West of Twin Peaks Radio

On this episode we meet at the intersection of country, folk, Americana and indie....a place filled with numerous artists who have country in their soul, but have turned it into a next-gen sound all its own. Think Robert Plant & Alison Krause, Norah Jones, and classic artists like Bobbie Gentry and k.d. Lang. You'll also meet guest artist Ash Powell, who's upcoming debut EP "Bound for Nowhere" is a prime example. She plays a some live acoustic songs, chats and shares new music from the impending EP.

On this final episode of WOTP Radio, Kai Killion of Santa Cruz collective GETAWAY DOGS is live in studio to perform some acoustic songs, and dive deep into the band's new music, and chat about where his bedroom bossanova/dream surf sound comes from. PLUS, Marc and Federico call in to chat about the reconstituted LOFI SATELLITES and drop a world radio premiere of their new single. AND of course tons of brand new music.

On this episode, meet emerging Bay area singer/songwriter Dominique Gomez, who just released her debut EP "Seasons of the Heart." We chat about her influences (Carole King, Linda Ronstadt), her spirit princess (Jasmine) and how her music has matured with her. She'll play a live acoustic song and dive deep into her EP. Plus, Andrew St. James calls in to drop a new single, and tons of fresh new tunes from the Bay and beyond.

On this episode, Andy and Jim of the Industrial pop band RETURN TO MONO are guest artists this week – with a live chat and a deep dive into their new LP “Blackbox” – a brilliant LP that straddles electropop and indie, and beautifully incapsulating our collective mood swings between despair and hope. Plus - KING DREAM, aka Jeremy Lyon - checks in to chat about a new Duets EP with Rainbow Girls’ Caitlin Gowdey, AND he’ll premiere his new song “Oberon." PLUS tons of brand new tunes from across the genre rainbow – many from local artists including MILD UNIVERSE, MAE POWELL, ZELMA STONE, KATZROAR, DOMINIQUE GOMEZ, ZOLA and more!

This episode features Oakland's MAYA ELISE AND THE GOOD DREAM live in-studio as guest artists. Their debut album as a fully realized band, “Songs from the Breakdown,” releases a week from today, and Maya along with vocalist Jordan dive deep into the new LP, play some acoustic tunes, and chat. PLUS local tunes, new releases & live show news from Bay area artists, and a full first hour of brand new tunes making up a tasty sonic slurpy for your summer listening pleasure.

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.