Balthazar Aguirre of BALTHVS had a chat with KGNU DJ B Smith about their upcoming spring tour and new music. Balthazar shares excitement for their return to Colorado, where the crowd is known for its openness to live improvisation and musical risks and reflects on how the Grateful Dead's spirit of improvisation influences their sound. (Interview date: 2/6/2025)

KGNU’s B Smith sat down with Sam Blassuci to talk about his music, including his evolving sound, blending experimental influences from artists like Björk, Leonard Cohen, and Prince. Blassuci also reflects on how personal experiences shape his songwriting and how he’s preparing for new music, a book titled Orchids, and a concert film, as well his upcoming shows in Denver and Boulder in April. (Interview date: 3/6/2025)

Toubab Krewe joined KGNU’s Dave McIntyre, offering a glimpse into their unique blend of music. Describing their sound as "international country music," they shared influences from around the world and performed a few of their songs. (Interview date: 1/31/2025)

KGNU’s Dr. Decibel joins James Bradley Jr. to talk about his journey in music, working with some iconic names in music and the connections he’s made along the way. He also spends some time reflecting on his time working with different DJs and the interactions he’s had with them. (Interview date: 1/31/2025)

Soneffs joined KGNU DJ Iris Berkeley for a lively studio session. The band shared their roots and journey, highlighting their long standing friendship and passion for music, and played a mix of original tunes. (Interview date: 1/30/2025)

KGNU’s Iris Berkeley joined Chair Bomb, the dynamic duo that created the Punk Standard Collective. The session featured live performances of their energetic punk tracks, with a mix of humor and insights into their music, their influences, and the origins of the Punk Standard Collective. (Interview date: 1/30/2025)

Ley Line joins KGNU's Doug Gertner in the studio for a special live session, sharing insights into their musical journey, including their deep connection to Brazil and the evolution of their sound, and discussing some of their latest music, as well as plans for some new music and recent performances. (Interview date: 1/30/2025)

Peter Rowan sits down with KGNU’s Indra Raj to discuss his storied career, musical influences, and performance with the Steep Canyon Rangers. Rowan reflects on his musical journey and touches on the influence of Nashville as well as reggae, emphasizing the connection between bluegrass and reggae rhythms. (Interview date: 1/29/2025)

KGNU DJ Robin Claire chats with Ragged Union about their upcoming album, Pyramid Stairs, set to drop in late February 2025. The band shares insights into their creative process, the band's dynamics, including their collaborative songwriting approach and the mix of bluegrass and other musical influences and their participation in the Midwinter Bluegrass Festival and a performance at Boulder’s Chautauqua Community House in early March. (Interview date: 1/25/2025)

KGNU DJ Caitlin Kilgannon sat down with Jessie Burns of The Bow Tides and shared details about the band's show at Swallow Hill on February 7th and how the group formed during the pandemic through a collaboration with Gaelic Storm. Jessie also explained their unique sound, describing how they bring sophistication to Irish trad music by incorporating complex textures and layering with multiple fiddles and other instruments. (Interview date: 1/22/2025)