A show where a band or artist takes you through the journey of their entire album. Our host Gavin O'Neill talks with the artist and, song-by-song-, dissects the album, letting the audience in on what each tune means to them and why it fits into each specific place on the track list.
Full Album Fridays is unique as playing an entire album back to front is unheard of in today’s formatted stations. It’s our chance to be inside an artist’s mind and really sink into the meaning behind a full piece of art, not just a single.
So sit back, place the needle gently on the first groove, and appreciate.
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A show where a band or artist takes you through the journey of their entire album. Our host Gavin O'Neill talks with the artist and, song-by-song-, dissects the album, letting the audience in on what each tune means to them and why it fits into each specific place on the track list.
Full Album Fridays is unique as playing an entire album back to front is unheard of in today’s formatted stations. It’s our chance to be inside an artist’s mind and really sink into the meaning behind a full piece of art, not just a single.
So sit back, place the needle gently on the first groove, and appreciate.
Jonothan Lopez and Christian Petty of Provoker guide us through the world that is their newest release, "Demon Compass". With inspiration drawn from everything from magic the gathering cards to personal stories, it is an episode you dont want to miss!
Danny Davis of Oklahoma City based band "Husbands" joins us with countless stories to share about their most recently released album, "CUATRO". He takes us on a trip from the states to Costa Rica, giving insight on how much of his life he channels into the music.
Jeffrey Innes of indie rock band Yukon Blonde leads us through an incredible journey in the world of "Shuggie". With insight about everything from the songwriting to visuals accompanying the album, he truly provides a second-layer of meaning to the project.
Mapache joins us on a journey through their brand new record, Swinging Stars. While only one member was able to attend, he shared an incredible amount what both Sam and Clay had put into the album.
Eugene Chung and Matthew Terry of Summer Salt join us on a journey through their newest project, "Campanita". The breezy, melodic tracks throughout the whole album are given another layer of meaning as we learn how much person and intimate details were put into crafting each and every one.
Rain Parade joins us to share their first studio album since their reformation in 2012, and their first in 38 years, following Crashing Dream (1985). The 80s psycadellic rock group is back and better than ever, diving deep into the stories and energy behind every song on the album.
19 year old Elliot Fullam takes us on a journey through his newest record, "End of Ways". From the anger-filled highs of "Throw it Away" to the mellow lows of "I'm Sorry I Took Long, But I'm Here", the album truly is a must-listen. He flawlessly intertwined his love for his family and (most importantly) girlfriend Josie into this one-of-a-kind trek through the ups and downs of teen romance.
Max Clarke of Cut Worms joins us from his home in Brooklyn to give insight on his brand new album "Cut Worms". As we journey through each song, we really get to see a view into his world and just how much of himself he puts into every song.
Alan Thomas and Steven Rutherford of the dynamic pop duo Joan join us from Little Rock, Arkansas to share the secrets and stories behind their debut album, "Superglue". After writing, producing, and recording their music in their little bedroom studio, it is clear that they love what they do, and it truly shows in their music.
Kal and Alex of the New York City indie duo Rubblebucket share their 6th studio album. Drawing inspiration from romantic relationships, as well as humans' relationship to the earth, this indie album fuses funky grooves that blends disco, funk and indie rock into a fantastic record.
Canadian singer-songwriter and musician Gabrielle Shonk shares with us her sophomore album "Across the Room." Shonk blends different styles of music from indie rock to R&B, while exploring themes of heartbreak, new beginnings and more.
Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Jack Botts shares his debut album "Sucker for Sunsets." Drawing inspiration from the Southern California coast, long distance relationships, and personal growth, Jack talks about the inspiration for each song on the album and more.
English singer-songwriter & musician Fenne Lily shares her third album "Big Picture." Written mostly over the course of lockdown, Fenne Lily talks about the observations and experiences that inspired the record, nagivating feelings of loneliness, moving to New York City, her upcoming tour, and more.
KX FM welcomes back OC native Nick Waterhouse to Full Album Fridays. The singer-songwriter and musician shares with us his new record "The Fooler." Nick thoughtfully discusses the stories behind each song, his love for San Francisco, his new record label PRES, and talks in-depth about the album art.
KX FM is honored to have The Zombies share their new album "Different Game" in this episode. Rod Argent & Colin Blunstone talk in-depth to Erica Delamare about the inspirations for each song on the album. They also discuss their 2019 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, their upcoming documentary, and the importance of artists' creative freedom.
John, founder of the rock band Bass Drum of Death, calls while on the road on tour, sharing with us their 5th studio album, "Say I Won't." He talks about writing the record in his hometown of Oxford, Mississippi, co-writing for the first time and the inspirations behind each song on the album.
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Pearla shares her debut album "Oh Glistening Onion, The Nighttime Is Coming." Pearla shares extensively the inspiration behind her contemplative lyrics, as she discusses navigating solitude, friendships, fears and the preciousness of life.
Roy, the guitarist of Australian band King Stingray shares their debut self-titled album. He talks about how the group blends traditional Yolŋu musical practices with surf-rock sounds. With lyrics paying tribute to Yolŋu culture (one of the oldest cultures known to humans) and life in North-East Arnhem land, this album celebrates and preserves Aboriginal culture, simultaneously captivating listeners with their upbeat, lively songs.
Mitch, guitarist of the Australian band, shares with us the group's fourth record "Low Altitude Living." He talks about how they started playing together over 10 years ago in their families' backyards after surf sessions, their approach to "keeping it breezy" when songwriting, and their love for classic rock and West Coast hip-hop.
Otis McDonald and Mike Chiavaro of the supergroup King Canyon, which also includes Grammy award winner guitarist Eric Krasno, share with us their debut album. They discuss with Erica writing the record during the lockdown from their homes in three different parts of the country, working with Derek Trucks and Son Little, and how the band has yet to play together in-person.
A show where a band or artist takes you through the journey of their entire album. Our host Gavin O'Neill talks with the artist and, song-by-song-, dissects the album, letting the audience in on what each tune means to them and why it fits into each specific place on the track list.
Full Album Fridays is unique as playing an entire album back to front is unheard of in today’s formatted stations. It’s our chance to be inside an artist’s mind and really sink into the meaning behind a full piece of art, not just a single.
So sit back, place the needle gently on the first groove, and appreciate.
