25 years ago in August of 1993 I arrived in Olympia, Washington and began a new radio show at KAOS 89.3 FM centered around experimental music and named What’s This Called? The show would run for a decade at that … Continue reading →

We’ve been gone because of technical difficulties. We returned to technical difficulties. Do not attempt to adjust your screen. Nobody is in control. LISTEN TO THE SHOW: Playlist Artist – “Song/Piece/Track” – Album/Or?: Beatnigs – “Burritos” – Beatnigs Christ & … Continue reading →

23 July 2016 Chase the satellites on What’s This Called? today from Noon to 1 PM Pacific Standard Time on KPSU.org! On Tap: The Fall, Blue Orchids, Sun City Girls with Ruins, Eaton Flowers, FIASCO!, Rapoon, Giant Sand, Donald Byrd, Kait Moon, … Continue reading →

9 January 2016 Happy Saturday! Join us from Noon to 1 PM Pacific Standard Time at KPSU.org for another live streaming edition of Ricardo Wang‘s two decade exploration of unusual audio What’s This Called? The RVNG INTL label (pronounced “REVENGE … Continue reading →

26 December 2015: Boxing Day on What’s This Called? This year’s White Noizze Xxmaz on What’s This Called? has been cancelled as our annual guest star Noah Mickens has informed us that he can no longer offer his services as he has … Continue reading →