The One and Only

Live 105, local rock station, has been playing some awesome music lately. They are the only rock/alternative radio station the Bay Area, so they have a lot to live up to. But they have really stepped up their game. And now that BFD 2008 is this weekend, they have shown a lot of support to local bands and some awesome new bands.

• Flogging Molly - They have always supported this band and when Drunken Lullabies was released it was in heavy rotation. Who doesn't like Celtic punk?
• Flobots - "Handlebars" has been played a lot. It just goes to show that they play a variety of music on Live 105. They are also scheduled to play at BFD on Saturday.
• Ting Tings - "Great DJ" is fun and bouncy. Mad love to bands from across the pond.
• The Whigs - Electropop. See they don't exclusive play rock music.
• The Action Design - I am in love with this band. Everyone needs to buy the Into a Sound EP. Its indie pop punk with an awesome female lead vocalist. Two band member were in Tsunami Bomb before the break-up. They were on Soundcheck last week, Soundcheck is a local radio show that showcases up and coming and local bands. I have nothing but mad love for this band!
• Santogold - Many have compared her to M.I.A. but I think she can stand on her own. She will also be at BFD.

Everyone should listen to Live 105, they don't have shit on KROQ. When I'm in the Los Angeles area I find myself missing Live 105. Their DJ's aren't pretentious and pretend to know about the latest coolest trends in music, they feel very real. Go listen, they stream live from their website. Go!!