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Hosted By Nick Brunner

Cutting edge bands local, national and worldwide. Whether you’re looking to start your record collection or touch up the fringes, Nick Brunner leads you through two hours of Modern Music Discovery.

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LATEST SHOW | Friday, August 25, 2023

Yamanak-O-Meter!

This originally aired in March but would you know that if I hadn't just pointed it out... maybe all the references to Family Ties? Who's to say? Gorillaz, Little Simz, Portugal. The Man! & the machine that REALLY picks all this music. Click in!

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Young, Forever.

Stockton California lost a treasure this week as Pavement's founding drummer passed away at 70. We'll revisit his work on Slanted & Enchanted throughout this week's playlist along with new Islands, Wye Oak and Portugal. The Man. This one's for Gary.

Saturday, August 12, 2023

The Buzz

Bully, Man on Man, Little Dragon and Youth Lagoon all have new music to share. Going back in time for gems by The Damned, Madness and LCD Soundsystem. A regional concert round up and SOMEONE left the studio door open again. Click in for the playlist.

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Claud-ious

New tracks from Palehound and Claud are just a click away. Familiar favorites from The Postal Service, Modest Mouse and Cat Power. Portugal. The Man, Anohni & the Johnsons plus locals Igwe Aka & Camilla Covington play Harlows this weekend. Let's go!

Saturday, July 29, 2023

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Sinéad

Another BIG slice of the local music community this weekend with Mom Cars, Sol Caracol and a former local doing good deep in the heart of Texas. New Bully, Protomartyr, Black Milk and honor the life, art and influence of Sinéad O'Connor.

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Double Feature

Loads of Locals this weekend! Get to know Los Sindes, Quinine and Emilee Durbin plus new tracks by Night Beats, Palehound & Killer Mike. AND where Sacramento stands on the crucial decision between Barbie, Oppenheimer and Heat Stroke. Click in!

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Melting Point

Music sure to match the sun bleached hellscape of Sacramento in July. Janelle Monáe, Claud, Jenny Lewis & Yard Act all have new tracks. Hear the latest from NorCal musicians Jake Mann & The Cyberbullies. And we go back in Time to learn a new dance.

Saturday, July 8, 2023

Drive Truk

A stunning offering from ANHONI and the Johnsons, meets the electronic dance party of Little Dragon's latest release. Cable Ties, Americana Dandy Warhols style and a tale of a local music avalanche! Click here for Hey, Listen!

Saturday, July 1, 2023

666Teen

The 4th of July playlist has nods to the holiday, The High Sierra and a happy anniversary. Come listen to new Man on Man, local Lillian Frances, Cable Ties; unearthed Breeders and Jason Isbell. Nick celebrates 16 years at CapRadio today. Come hang!

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Low Key, Loki, Lokeigh

The playlist to match another cool June afternoon. New releases from Protomartyr, Youth Lagoon, and This Is The Kit alongside locals like The Snares, hotplug and newcomer Lokeigh. Modern classics from Run-DMC, Prince, and Death Cab for Cutie too.

 

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