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https://entertainment-focus.com/https://entertainment-focus.comIn this special edition of Double XX, we are celebrating Women's History Month! There are so many talented women in the music industry, and these five songs have been heavy on our guests rotations. With artists such as The Carpenters, Juice Newton, Madeline Edwards, Katie Gavin, and Yola making an appearance, this episode showcases some of the classics as well as modern talents.Warning:Before you listen, this episode discusses difficult topics such as depression and suicide, which may be upsetting to some listeners. -
Bad Snacks, the artist name for musician Jesse Hanson, came to ISU in January of 2024 as our 3rd annual commercial music artist in residence. She worked directly with ISU Commercial Music students, producing an EP of their music. She returns this month, on March 20th, to perform with ISCS and the ISU Big Band.
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On this episode, the band Loot came to the studio to talk about their new EP, released in December of 2025.We discussed the making of the record, the history of the band, things to do in Elco, and the Pocatello music scene. -
The newest edition of SPOTLIGHT on Double XX is here, with the Pocatello-grown artist known as Wynnm. Wynnm is an incredibly talented recording artist who has been releasing professional recordings since 2020. Give this episode a listen and hear about some of Wynnm and Elle's shared childhood memories; as well as (and most importantly) how our guest has evolved over the years! -
Host Jon Armstrong is thrilled to invite the band Khorvai to talk about their new album Acheron, available streaming everywhere. -
Jon Armstrong and Grant Harville have part 3 of their conversations about music and art. -
Happy Holidays from our KISU family to yours! Whether you've been braving those cold temperatures or taking it easy in a tropical oasis' this time of year, one thing we all do is turn up our speakers and play some of this holiday season's classics. So for this episode of Double XX, we are bringing that special kind of cheer! Put on your best sweater and pour yourself a mug of hot coco as we listen to some of the classics!
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My good friend Grant Harville is back on the show to talk about music! We discuss what it is to be an “institutionalized” musician versus a freelancer, and what freedom we have as artists, conductors, and composers to create and experiment within the responsibilities of our positions and jobs.
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For decades, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has taken the lead in negotiating and administering systemwide music licensing agreements on behalf of public media. On October 29, CPB announced that it had reached new three-year agreements with the five major performing rights organizations, ensuring continued music use across public media platforms through December 31, 2027. -
I’m excited to have my colleague and co-director Jenna McLean in studio to preview the upcoming Commercial Music Big Band fall concert, Friday October 24th at 7:30 in Jensen Concert Hall
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I am quite happy to have Grant Harville come on the show to discuss a great many things. Grant is a brilliant and profound musician, composer, performer, conductor, and human, and a good friend of many years.
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I’m so honored to welcome two brilliant guests for a stimulating in-studio conversation. Dr. Elizabeth O’Donnell, chief neonatologist for the Portneuf Medical Center, and Dr. Nell Flanders, conductor and artistic director of the Idaho State-Civic Symphony.
