On this episode meet SHADOW BASKET, a project out of Santa Cruz that is much more than a band....it's a collective of artists who are crossing disciplines and making music and art in an incredibly creative and powerful way. Project co-authors Kyle Lutz and Jacey LaManna are live to dive deep into the music and talk about their upcoming debut LP. PLUS a hyper-local second hour of Bay area music, and a full first hour of brand new tunes. Keyword: COLLABORATIONS!

On this episode - an embarrassment of local musical riches with TWO guest artist segments. In the first hour, Oakland baroque/pop cellist, singer/songwriter, composer Mia Pixley is live to talk about her debut full-length album "Margaret in the Wild." And in the second hour, Bay area jazz/indie quartet Flora Flora is live to discuss their debut EP "Canopy." PLUS tons of brand new music from the Bay and beyond.

On this episode, Bay area violinist and composer Justin Ouellet is live sharing some brand new unreleased music -telling the story of the challenge and complexity of recording multiple musicians remotely (most of them tucked away in their bedroom closets) and mixing dozens and dozens of tracks to create beautifully produced jazz originals. PLUS a hyper-local segment featuring fresh tunes from Bay area bands and artists. And a full first hour of new music leaning on the jazzier side of the spectrum.

On this episode, my guest artists, emerging Oakland band KATZROAR, cast a sonic spell with sensual, dreamy, nostalgic psych vibez and grooooovy guitar licks. Katy and Rory are live in-studio chatting about their forthcoming debut album, playing a live mini-set of unreleased music and diving into their debut singles. PLUS Deep Talk's Christina and Jordan call to talk about a live show tomorrow in San Francisco. AND a full first hour of music leaning into the many artists from many genres who are folding psych into their songs. This is a mood you won’t want to miss!

There’s a new face in the Bay area music scene! CAITLIN COBB-VIALET has returned to Oakland from New York armed with a theatre resume and a fresh, indie-pop sound made up of distinctive lyrics and complex arrangements. Along with her keyboard, Caitlin joins me as guest artist this episode to play a live mini-set, chat about the release of her debut single “I Confuse Us,” and discuss finding that sweet spot between musical theater and indie pop. That, PLUS of course a whole first hour of fresh new music from artists like Spaceface, King Giz, Wet Leg, Mindchatter, Rostam, and Mdou Moctar.

This is a red. white and blues episode of West of Twin Peaks Radio ..... with sonic fireworks courtesy guest artist, Sacramento blues powerhouse KATIE KNIPP, playing some live songs, and digging deep into her Billboard charting EP "The Well." PLUS, the incredible Chloe Studebaker of ZELMA STONE calls in to talk about her new single “Gift Horse.” And of course a full first hour of BRAND NEW MUSIC leaning heavily today on Americana, roots, blues, folks, country and soul.

On this episode, queer Oakland indie artist Emily Afton calls in to release a new single off her upcoming EP "Reconsideration," and talk about headlining the KXSF PRIDE benefit. Also, guest artist Sarah Gagnon, front woman of Bay Area band Hectorine, joins me live in studio with a great conversation about the band's new LP "Tears" including a deep dive into the album. And of course, tons of brand new music.

On this episode, Alexi Glickman of San Francisco band Sandy's joins me live to dive deep into the group's cinematic new LP "Magic Mind," and chat about its concept and how it created a new world during a time when we were all locked away at home. Plus Aki Ehara of the Seshen calls in to chat about the band's first gig in 16 months....opening this weekend's Stern Grove Festival. And a full first hour of brand new music from African American and Black artists worldwide celebrating Juneteenth.

On this episode, a celebration of re-emergence! Oakland's WATERSTRIDER, aka Nate Salman, is live as guest artist to dive deep into his new EP "Sublimate" and chat about how it captures our transformation from despair and disconnection to hope and love. PLUS, Nate introduces his new duo project TALMIRAGE, and why it's funky, dance-y sound is one of joy and connection meets the moment. ALSO, a chat with Ilana Vasconcelos with the Stern Grove Festival shares the news that the Festival WILL BE HELD LIVE at Stern Grove on Sundays throughout the summer, with some changes. And of course, tons of great new tunes that fit the moment.

This is a red. white and blues episode of West of Twin Peaks Radio ..... with sonic fireworks courtesy guest artist, Sacramento blues powerhouse KATIE KNIPP, playing some live songs, and digging deep into her Billboard charting EP "The Well." PLUS, the incredible Chloe Studebaker of ZELMA STONE calls in to talk about her new single “Gift Horse.” And of course a full first hour of BRAND NEW MUSIC leaning heavily today on Americana, roots, blues, folks, country and soul.