Travis’ Two Cents (In Five Parts)
Hello again. I’m Travis Holcombe. I’m a new(ish) DJ here at KCRW and you can catch me on the air on Tuesday nights at midnight~3AM (which is technically Wednesday morning). This is my regular blog...
View ArticleTravis’ Two Cents (In Five Parts)
I’m Travis Holcombe and you can catch me on the air on Tuesday nights at midnight~3AM (which is technically Wednesday morning). Here are my two cents: 1) For all of you lamenting the dissolution of...
View ArticleTravis’ Two Cents (In Five Parts) #9
I’m Travis Holcombe and you can catch me on the air on Tuesday nights at midnight~3AM (which is technically Wednesday morning). Here are my two cents: Big Boi and Little Dragon from Big Boi's Twitter...
View ArticleTravis’ Two Cents (In Five Parts) #11
I’m DJ Travis Holcombe and you can catch me on the air on Tuesday nights at midnight~3AM (which is technically Wednesday morning). Here are my two cents: 1) I’m not going to even front and act like I...
View ArticleTravis’ Two Cents (In Five Parts) #12
I’m DJ Travis Holcombe and you can catch me on the air on Tuesday nights at midnight~3AM (which is technically Wednesday morning). Here are my two cents: 1) When the Cults announced they were doing a...
View ArticleTravis’ Two Cents (In Five Parts) #13
1) What has former LCD Soundsystem front man and DFA Records label head James Murphy been up to lately? Since you ask, Murphy will be starring alongside Tim Heidecker (who will be on KCRW’s Guest DJ...
View ArticleTravis’ Two Cents (In Five Parts) #14
I’m DJ Travis Holcombe and you can catch me on the air on Tuesday nights at midnight~3AM (which is technically Wednesday morning). Here are my two cents: 1) Until the new Hot Chip album is ready, we’ll...
View ArticleNew Mos Def…errr, Yasiin Bey produced by J Dilla!
Yasiin Bey (the artist formerly known as Mos Def) debuted a brand new J Dilla-produced track during an appearance at Radio Nova in Paris last week and it is pure FIIIIYYYYAAA! “Sunshine Screwface” is...
View ArticleThe Shins Shill For Clapping Butter
Ever been diagnosed with a bad case of the clap? We’ve all been there before, amirite? Luckily, the Shins are here for you with a fantastic new product: Clapping Butter. And unlike some bands who try...
View ArticleJake Bugg: Artist You Should Know
As a general rule, I’m not usually drawn to modern singer-songwriter folk-rock types. That’s not to say I don’t appreciate the music, it’s just that you probably won’t find me listening to the likes...
View ArticleKCRW DJ Travis Holcombe’s Top 50 Albums of 2012
A few weeks ago all of the KCRW DJs were instructed to turn in our top 10 albums for 2012. In a year with so much great music, being limited to only 10 really sucks. I stand by my original top 10, but...
View ArticleTop 10 (Free) Rap Mixtapes Of 2012
Everywhere I go people (usually those in their 30s or 40s) are always bellyaching about the current state of rap music. Granted, things have changed tremendously since the days of televised music...
View ArticleYour Weekend With Travis: A Preview
Hello. I’m Travis Holcombe and I’ve been one of the DJs at KCRW for the past year and a half. Previously, you could hear me on Tuesday nights from midnight~3AM. Since I’m sure many of you were fast...
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