Listening Lyrics

A great hour of songs reflecting the topic of "lying."

That's all that needs to be said.

Absorb it all.

Well, that was a first! In 13 years of hosting Listening Lyrics, I have never—never—forgotten that I had a guest band scheduled. My plan was set, a themed show ready to roll… until I played my first scheduled set. And just like that, everything changed.

Enter Rainbow City Park.

This insanely talented indie-rock/dream pop band from Northern California took the studio by storm. Their sound is a beautiful collision of '90s alt-rock nostalgia and modern indie influences like Phoebe Bridgers, Diiv, and Pinegrove. Hailing from Sacramento, Davis, and San Francisco, they bring a raw, emotional depth to their music that’s impossible to ignore.

What started as an unexpected shift turned into an incredible interview, diving deep into their latest EP, Fruitless—a collection of five sonically diverse, thought-provoking tracks. And let me tell you, if you’re feeling sluggish and need an adrenaline rush straight to your ears, crank up the title track, "Fruitless." You won’t regret it.

Keep an eye on their website because Rainbow City Park is about to take the West Coast by storm. You’re going to want to be there for the ride.