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VIDEO: KDIC Presents The Grinnellian

Daniel — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:48:19 +0000

The second annual Grinnellian, presented by KDIC, took place Saturday, May 4th. The entire festivalwas livestreamed on the KDIC website, enabling Grinnellian creativity to be shared with family, friends, students, and alumni around the world. You can see the whole performance below.

Featured Interview: Hari Kondabolu

Daniel — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:08:36 +0000

“You don’t just go to hear ‘music.’ You go to hear a band or artist. Why should comedy be any different?” Hari Kondabolu is a stand-up comedian who is, among other things, a student of the art form itself. He is also a writer on Comedy Central’s Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell. A tremendous comedian …

Featured Interview: Alexander Fruchter

Daniel — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:50:16 +0000

Chicago houses without a doubt one of the country’s most exciting new hip-hop scenes, and the rest of the U.S. is starting to take notice. Nobody has been more instrumental in this growth than Alexander Fruchter, founder of the website Rubyhornet.com and, more recently, the owner and director of independent label Closed Sessions.

Alex talks with KDIC about how …

Featured Show: Kath Barbadoro on KDIC

Chris — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:45:35 +0000

Welcome back to Radio on the Radio on KDIC 88.5 FM! In Thomas and John’s first show since Spring Break, your favorite hosts interview comedian and esteemed alumnus, Kath Barbadoro (’10). They talk about everything from SXSW to day drinking to James Franco’s off-putting celebrity persona. If you had the opportunity to see her perform …

Opening Day in Grinnell

Daniel — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:04:30 +0000

Get to Know MLB Legend and Grinnellian Community Member “Ole Mallard”

Daniel “Ole Mallard” Kisslinger was a left handed relief pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1972-1980. Known for his oval eyeglasses and eccentric antics on the mound, “Ole Mallard” was the linchpin in the 1972 Tigers bullpen, helping the team advance to the ALCS before …

Bastille

tylerben — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:06:07 +0000

I am really excited to be writing about one of my favorite acts from the past year. The South London outfit Bastille strikes time and time again with their inventive takes and rehashes. Their most recent endeavor is the blend of TLC’s “Scrubs and The xx’s “Angels.” How they have the vision to mix …

Blue Boats Take 2

tylerben — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:46:10 +0000

Back in early September I wrote about UK film producer-turned musician Oliver Gale, otherwise known as Blue Boats. Gale is back with the track “I Am the Only One.” Similarly to “Summer’s Down,” “I Am the Only One” delivers the bright guitar and characteristic vocals of Gale. However, his new track is much more …

Concerts Review

Peter — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:32:21 +0000

“Bowerbirds”

Before delving into the heart of my review of Bowerbirds’ most recent Gardner performance, I would like to take a moment to commemorate Pooj Padmaraj’s incredible work as the head of the Concerts Committee this semester. He has produced a concerts lineup this fall that has effectively recognized every major musical genre, demonstrating that …

Concerts Review

Peter — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:15:46 +0000

“Those Darlins” by Emily Stuchiner

After passing the midpoint of their Summer’s Dead Tour, it was clear from their performance in Gardner Lounge that Those Darlins are far from burnt out. Despite the subdued way they took to the stage, the audience quickly saw what this trio had to offer. Their two-hour set comprised …

Live Roundtable with Davy and Peter Rothbart

schakeco — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:10:18 +0000

Grinnellevance and Writers @ Grinnell team up to welcome the Rothbart brothers for a live radio roundtable Sunday, November 11 from 4-5 PM. Davy and Peter’s tour for Found Magazine brings them to the KDIC studio for an interview with Grinnell’s own Dean Bakopoulos and the student hosts of Grinnellevance. The Rothbart brothers will discuss Davy’s …