Insight With Vicki GonzalezSoft Science Charts A New Musical Course On 'Maps' AlbumMay 11, 2018 | Jen PicardSacramento indie pop band Soft Science releases a new album "Maps," the follow up to their 2014 release "Detour."
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSpaceWalker’s Music Blasts Off Powered By Interstellar Beats And The Heart Of A UnicornMay 7, 2018 | Cody DrabbleExperimental electronic hip-hop artist April Walker, also known as SpaceWalker, shares her unique perspective on the Sacramento music scene and the essential ingredients for an Afrofuturism Tea Party.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Lique Releases A New Album For 'Times Like These'May 4, 2018 | Cody DrabbleThe jazz and hip-hop group The Lique returns to Sacramento to share music from their new album, "Times Like These."
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPRVLGS 'Lift' Up Fellow Sacramento MusiciansMay 4, 2018 | Cody DrabblePRVLGS performs "Lift" and "Math Bossa" from their latest album.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: First FestivalMay 3, 2018 | Cody DrabbleFirst Festival marks its fourth year celebrating the Sacramento music scene this weekend. Founder Danielle Vincent previews the lineup for this week's Sound Advice.
Insight MusicLillian Frances Crafts Synth Pop Collages On 'Timeism' EPApril 27, 2018 | Nick BrunnerLillian Frances burst onto Hey, Listen! host Nick Brunner's radar with her Tiny Desk Contest entry this year and he had to learn more. Get to know the woman behind the synthesizer and how root vegetables robbed her of the ability to play guitar.
Insight MusicThe Lique Releases A New Album For 'Times Like These'April 27, 2018 | Cody DrabbleThe jazz and hip-hop group The Lique returns to Sacramento to share music from their new album, "Times Like These."
Insight With Vicki GonzalezTiny Desk Contest Winner Announced; Davis Musician Lillian Frances PerformsApril 24, 2018There were more than 700 entries from California alone in this year's popular NPR music video contest. We'll hear music from the winner, Naia Izumi, and Davis-based entrant Lillian Frances.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSalt Wizard Makes Magic On 'Creature Sounds'April 18, 2018 | Cody DrabbleSacramento folk rock band Salt Wizard returns to Insight with their second album, "Creature Sounds," recorded in their backyard studio.
The Not-So-Tiny List Of Our Favorite Tiny Desk ContestantsApril 13, 2018 | Nick BrunnerWith more than 700 entries from California alone, NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest continues to grow. Hey, Listen! host Nick Brunner has a round-up of Northern California artists that caught his eye (and ear).