Sep. 25-26, '10

Epicenter Twenty Ten

Big Boi Added To Epicenter Twenty Ten Lineup member has been added to the Epicenter Twenty Ten lineup. The Atlanta-based rapper just released his newest solo album, titled Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. Big Boi and his long-time friend André 3000 comprise the group Outkast, which has produced songs like “Ms. Jackson,” “Bombs Over Baghdad,” and many more. Although his new album [...]
A Day To Remember Perform In The First Episode Of AP Magazine Video Series Alternative Press, one of the most famous music magazines in the world, recently added a new video series to their website, called “The AP Sessions.” Epicenter Twenty Ten band were asked to perform in the first-ever installment of this series. The band performed the songs “Homesick” and “Have Faith In Me.” Check out the video [...]

Mon-Fri, 5a-10a

Kevin & Bean podcasts

K&B Recap Thursday 7/29/10: Celebrities You Hate For No Reason On today’s Kevin & Bean show: Michael Jackson has a love child, Johnny Knoxville, celebrities you hate for no reason, Rally Car driver Tanner Foust, Dr. Drew. Dinner for Schmucks and more. Click more to hear the podcast.
X Games Event Spotlights: Rally Car Racing & SuperRally Rally Car Racing is one of the only growing events at the X Games with this year’s addition of SuperRally to the lineup. While other sports like surfing and wakeboarding have trickled out in recent years, Rally hopes to gain the attention of an American audience who seem to finally be tuning in to the [...]

Mon-Fri, 10a-1p

Kat Corbett

Nirvana “Territorial Pissings” – Kat’s Box 7-29-10 Next stop on KROQ’s Road Trip USA is the super fine city of Seattle. Listen to win tix to see & at the Gibson Amp October 12th and you might be heading up to the great northwest. Today I thought I’d rock it with one of Seattle’s greatest,
Squeeze “Cool for Cats” – Kat’s Box 7-28-10 is playing at the Gibson Amphitheatre tonight! The band has written many fantastic songs including “Tempted,” “Black Coffee in Bed,” “Pulling Mussells” and so much more. SQUEEZE SINGLES is a great disc for you to download as it contains twelve of their most popular tracks.

Mon-Fri, 1p-4p

Sluggo

Today’s KROQ Flashback – Ministry “Every Day Is Halloween” I thought it would be interesting to examine one of the most extreme transformations in alternative music history here at KROQ.com. Yesterday was Ministry’s contribution to the ‘Cool World’ soundtrack ‘N.W.O.’, and today it’s how Al and his pals sounded in1984. I really like both incarnations actually. Video after the jump.
Today’s KROQ Flashback – Ministry “N.W.O.” I’m sorry – if you came here for a nice, quiet little old ditty you’re SOL, ya SOB ’cause it’s N.W.O. Video after the jump.

Mon-Fri, 4p-8p

Stryker

Stryker’s #1 Downloaded Song: Mumford & Sons “Little Lion Man” It was only a matter of time before and their record-breaking song “Lay Me Down” were dethroned as the #1 Downloaded Song. This week, it’s “Little Lion Man” by . “Little Lion Man” is off their debut LP Sigh No More, which came out in October 2009. Click more to hear the song “Little Lion [...]
Stryker’s #1 Video: Muse “Undisclosed Desires” Although this video has been out for a few months now, ‘s song “Undisclosed Desires” just recently started getting played on KROQ and takes over as the #1 Video. Muse will be performing at the Staples Center in September. Click more to see the video for “Undisclosed Desires.”

Mon-Fri, 8p-Mid

Nicole Alvarez

This Is What I Am Listening To Right Now I am a firm believer that everyone needs to make playlists as often as possible and for every occasion. Playlists make the world go round. The key, however, is to constantly change and update your playlists. It will keep your life from becoming too redundant. It will also help you to remember your life, one [...]
Avenged Sevenfold Thank Fans With A Live Webcast It has been a tremendously tough year for and through the toughest of times, A7X have experienced more love and support from their fans than they could have ever imagined. “The Rev” wasn’t just their drummer, he was a brother to them all and losing someone that close will wreck you in more ways than one, [...]

Weekends

Psycho Mike

X-Games’ Host Sal Masekela Teaches Loveline A Thing Or Two Sal Masekela is a very cool guy. He is the host of the X-Games which means that this week is huge for him. X-Games 16 kicks off on Thursday and Sal told us on Loveline that the rumors of what could happen this year are exciting and a bit frightening. While Sal is tending to [...]
Comic Con 2010 – Convention Floor Tour What is this convention all about? What type of people camp out days in advance and dress up in full costume? We’ve been to dozens of conventions in San Diego but nothing, and I mean nothing, compares to the spectacle that is Comic Con 2010. To help you get a grip on the event, watch [...]

Mon-Fri, 5a-10a

Lisa May

Lick Lisa? Not Today! Like most girls, I normally liked to be licked. Not this morning. This morning’s Lick Lisa was “no way, no how will there be any licking today.” Because the potential licker was Intern Hung. Seriously, ladies, would you let this guy get his tongue anywhere near you? Click more to see the first tongue not to lick me.
Down With The Dogs! (Rescue, That Is) Okay people – we only have through Friday to get this done, partly because I’m lame and it took me a day to get this up on my blog. Hope For Paws is an awesome animal rescue organization and they need your votes in the Chase Community Giveaway on Facebook. They’re in the running to [...]

Sundays, 9p-10p

KROQ Locals Only

Locals Only: Nations Afire, Ruby Friedman Orchestra, Film School 7-25-10 #1 this week Nations Afire – My Misery #5 Film School – Heart Full of Pentagons #4 Subliminal Trip – Be Set Free #3 Voxhaul Broadcast – Fact or Fiction
OC’s “Locally Grown” Concert Series Line-Up Announced The annual Locally Grown concert series is returning to OC this August. The series, which showcases up-and-coming bands from Orange County, takes place at the Grove of Anaheim every Thursday of the month. The 4-night series features a different genre each week. Thursday, August 5th features the indie/americana band Dusty Rhodes & The River Band (pictured [...]

Mon-Thurs, Mid-2a / Sunday 10p-Mid

Loveline with Dr. Drew & Psycho Mike podcasts

X-Games’ Host Sal Masekela Teaches Loveline A Thing Or Two Sal Masekela is a very cool guy. He is the host of the X-Games which means that this week is huge for him. X-Games 16 kicks off on Thursday and Sal told us on Loveline that the rumors of what could happen this year are exciting and a bit frightening. While Sal is tending to [...]
Loveline’s Celebrity Twitter Race Tyler controls Loveline’s interests on the internet and he does a great job. Last night he threw out a challenge to a list of celebs to try and respond back to a tweet the quickest. Russell Brand, Jimmy Fallon, Snoop, Conan O’Brien and others were all involved and Snoop destroyed the competition by responding back within [...]

Mondays, Mid-3a

Rodney on the Roq

Rodney On the Roq Playlist 7-26-10 Many of you ask where Rodney finds this amazing new music. Well, frankly, we’re not exactly sure. Every Sunday night Rodney strolls into the studio with dozens of CDs and we’re lucky enough just to scribble down the bands and song titles for you. In future weeks we’ll do our best to force him to tell [...]
Rodney On The Roq Playlist 7-19-10 – Sing Me Spanish Techno – The Queen of Lower Chelsea – Personal Jesus – Glycerine Queen – As the World Falls Down Click more for Rodney’s entire playlist.

KROQ Music News

Vampire Weekend Album Photo Sparks Lawsuit Ever wonder how this random Polaroid of former model Ann Kirsten Kennis wound up being the cover of ‘s album Contra? Well, apparently so does Kennis. In a back-and-forth dispute between Kennis and Vampire Weekend’s label XL Recordings, the former model has claimed that the photo was used by the band without her permission, with the label responding they [...]
Avenged Sevenfold Thank Fans With A Live Webcast It has been a tremendously tough year for and through the toughest of times, A7X have experienced more love and support from their fans than they could have ever imagined. “The Rev” wasn’t just their drummer, he was a brother to them all and losing someone that close will wreck you in more ways than one, [...]

June 5th, 2010

Weenie Roast 2010

Kevin’s Weenie Roast Parking Lot Tour Weenie Roast Rule #1: Don’t give Kevin a walkie-talkie. Weenie Roast Rule #2: Don’t give Kevin a golf cart. Kevin wanted to take a tour of the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater parking lot a few hours before the doors opened. He figured there would be some good tailgating going on. Sure enough, he found some interesting characters… [...]
KROQ Weenie Roast 2010 Virtual Tour – Stone Temple Pilots Interview Click more for the virtual tour of Stone Temple Pilots as they were interviewed by Nicole Alvarez backstage at KROQ Weenie Roast 2010. Move left, right, up and down by holding down your mouse button and moving it all around. Zoom in and out using your mouse’s scroll wheel!

April 16-18, '10

Coachella

Coachella Virtual Tour: Phoenix Performance In KROQ’s Trailer Check out Phoenix as they’re being interviewed by KROQ’s Nicole Alvarez back stage in KROQ’s little trailer. Click and hold you mouse to move all around the room. It’s like you’re inside with us! Click more to see for yourself!
Who Was Your Favorite KROQ Coachella House Artist? So this past weekend KROQ invited several talented Coachella artists back to the KROQ House for some in-depth interviews and intimate performances. For me, it was quite refreshing to hear some of my favorite artists on KROQ, who in normal circumstances wouldn’t find a breath of air time. Lord knows I love KROQ music, and all [...]