When you click play on your first Baked Alaska video you’re not sure what you’re watching. Is this real or is this a joke? It seems like a joke, but his raps are kinda good. This video has really high production value, this must be one expensive joke…But it’s not. “Baked” has secured more than…
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The Distinguished Gentleman Returns
You know him, you love him, you want to be him: Jeremiah Blankenship. For the first time in a long time, JB will be back in the studio doing Classic Rock Friday! After months slaying the corner food market, JB is ready to rock at a new time, ten o’clock. Today marks his last Food…
Astronomar at the Alaskan
We got a nice surprise Friday when the FileJerks dropped back into the Juneau sphere for a weekend. This is a video of highlights from Astronomar’s set featuring at least three KXLL DJs and some unknown dancing ladies. The song used in the video is “Juicy Fruit” by Doctor Dru & Adana Twins which playing…
Tonight: Monday Night RAW
It’s too beautiful to be inside during the day, but tonight is Monday Night RAW at the Alaskan. Astronomar and Shorthand are back in town hosting the Juneau hip hop night as the FileJerks. Stop in after 10 to see your Juneau MCs getting down.
FileJerks Down Under with Radio DJ Jessie
Back in town, Astronomar and Shorthand stopped by the studio to talk Australia and Scott’s new job playing the Seattle salon circuit. Who can resist getting their hair cut to disco? The boys are playing tonight at the Alaskan and Monday Night RAW. Music heard on today’s program:
Trampled by Turtles
Don’t miss the all-ages Trampled by Turtles tonight for a KXLL Beeraiser, brought to you by our friends at the Pint Size Bus. The Duluth boys will be peforming at Centennial Hall hot off the boat from Haines. Doors open at 8:00, will call’s at 7:00 -look for the pint size bus to claim tickets.…
Homeskillet: the Liz Snyder interview
It was a busy weekend for music southeast Alaska. Juneau songwriter Liz Snyder kicked the Southeast Alaska State Fair for Homeskillet Festival. We caught up with her to talk about Sitka and her new project, the Wool Pullers.
KXLL Rock the Vote Recap
Last fall KXLL, Juneau’s radio station for youths aged 18-28 took on the issue of voting with its audience. With the help of the Alaska Director of Elections, Gail Fenumiai, three staff members and one volunteer were trained to become voter registrars to launch a campaign to get young people registered to vote in both our municipal, state and national elections.
Homeskillet on Tape
KXLL has some talented DJs. David Reed, one of our newest, is also film maker. This weekend he’s going to Sitka for Homeskillet Fest to collect more great footage. “Each year dozens of artists from the Northwest and beyond gather in the small coastal town of Sitka, Alaska. The result is a festival unlikely to repilcated:…
Manner gives the scoop on Homeskillet
Manner is one of my favorite people in hip hop. He’s headed down to Sitka for Homeskillet Fest this weekend with Diatribe NW, they’re performing Friday night along with a bunch of other wicked cool up-and-coming hip hop acts. Don’t believe you’re missing out on something awesome? Guess who played there twice. Macklemore. Get real Juneau,…