West of Twin Peaks Radio
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Brand new music with a hyper local focus on Bay area artists and bands, including a weekly chat and deep sonic dive with a featured guest artist/band.
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#156 feat Secret Emchy Society
May 06, 2022 19:44 - 1 hour - 217 MBOn this episode meet queer country queen Cindy Emch of SECRET EMCHY SOCIETY as she prepares to release her new LP "Gold Country/Country Gold." We talk about the new faces of 21st Century Country music, touring in unfriendly regions, and why as a young gay woman she embraced Country music. PLUS a full two hours of brand new tunes from the Bay and beyond.
#155 feat Lupa Rosa
April 29, 2022 20:07 - 1 hour - 214 MBOn this episode, meet LUPA ROSA, the pandemic project of three long-time Bay area artists Neil Rodenmeyer, Julie Zielinski and Nyles Lannon who re-connected during lockdown to make magical music together. We have a great convo and dive deep into music, including unreleased tracks off their forthcoming debut LP. PLUS a two hour eclectic mix of new tunes from the Bay and beyond.
#154 feat Cave Clove
April 22, 2022 19:55 - 1 hour - 213 MBOn this episode we celebrate the release of the new LP "The Muscle and the Meaning" from the Oakland band CAVE CLOVE. Founder and front woman Katie Colver is guest artist with a convo about recovery and a deep dive into the album. PLUS two hours of terrific new music from the Bay and beyond.
#153 feat Papercuts
April 15, 2022 19:52 - 1 hour - 217 MBTwo hours of eclectic new music with a spotlight on Bay area cross-psych projects. PLUS a guest artist segment featuring local musician/producer Jason Quever - aka PAPERCUTS - with a chat and deep dive into his new LP "Past Life Regression."
#152 feat Michael Michael Motorcycle
April 08, 2022 14:16 - 1 hour - 214 MBOn this episode take a spin to "Fantasy Fest 2036" with Bay area rockers MICHAEL MICHAEL MOTORCYCLE. I chat with founder/frontman Michael Pannone about all things music and dive deep into their brand new Fantasy Fest LP. PLUS a two hour eclectic mix of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#151 feat Grooblen
April 01, 2022 20:41 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn this episode meet whirlwind cabaret dream pop/punk artist Grooblen, aka Ellie Stokes. This San Francisco artist just released a new LP "One of Four," and also created and runs her own non-profit BIG LEAP COLLECTIVE which promotes and provides stages for new and young breaking artists in the Bay area. Hear her story and music. PLUS two full hours of eclectic new tunes from the Bay and beyond.
#150 feat Bad Tiger
March 18, 2022 19:16 - 1 hour - 215 MB120 minutes of awesome new music, topped off by a chat and deep dive with my guest artist of the week, emerging indie pop singer/songwriter Yasi Lowy of San Francisco -- aka BAD TIGER. Yasi is an emerging artist who's not embarrassed to admit that she wants her introspective indie music to be more "danceable," and we have a great convo about how "pop" music bridges the gap between genres and people. We also dive deep into her new EP "Sanctuary." PLUS tons of incredible new music from arti...
#149 feat Back Porchestra
March 04, 2022 21:09 - 1 hour - 217 MBMy guest artist this episode is BACK PORCHESTRA, a group of touring musicians who banded together during lockdown to create music together as therapy for themselves, and music fans in the Bay area. We chat with founder Tim Eschliman and dive deep into the band's debut LP "Voices in My Head (Genre Whiplash)." PLUS a two-hour eclectic mix of music from the Bay and beyond, keeping with the theme "genre whiplash."
#148 feat. Artemisia
February 18, 2022 22:07 - 1 hour - 215 MBOn this episode, the empowered East Bay trio Artemisia are guest artists. We dive deep into their ephemeral debut EP and chat about bonding together in harmony, and getting women's voices heard in the male-dominated music industry. PLUS two hours of brand new music from the Bay and beyond.
#147 feat Mikayla McVey
February 04, 2022 15:26 - 1 hour - 215 MBIn this episode, Oakland cosmic country singer/songwriter Mikayla McVey joins MJ as guest artist as she releases her fantastic new LP "Time Turns Everything," with a revealing convo and deep dive into the album. Plus tons of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#146 feat The Mother Hips
January 21, 2022 15:56 - 1 hour - 216 MBFeatured guest artist Greg Loiacono, co-founder of legendary Bay area band The Mother Hips, talks about the band's 30th anniversary celebration, AND the release of the group's critically acclaimed new LP "The Glowing Lantern." We dive deep into the album and have a great convo. PLUS a two hour eclectic mix of fresh new tunes from the Bay and beyond. This show rocks!
#145 feat. ZOLA
January 07, 2022 15:28 - 1 hour - 216 MBOn this episode, emerging San Francisco singer/songwriter ZOLA is my guest artist, as we dive deep and chat about her terrific new EP “The Kid” -- a break-up album about a label rather than a lover. It's a great cautionary tale and rising from the ashes conversation. And better yet, its fabulous music. PLUS two hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.
#144 feat. Jimmy Kraft
December 18, 2021 14:17 - 1 hour - 217 MBWe jazz it up on this pre-holiday episode of WOTP Radio, with a chat with San Francisco jazz vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger Jimmy Kraft, who is celebrating the release of his new EP "Lilacs." Plus a full two hours of brand new music from the Bay and beyond, some (but not all) of it holiday-themed.
#143 feat. T SISTERS
December 03, 2021 22:31 - 1 hour - 216 MBOn this episode I'm joined by Rachel, Chloe and Erika Tietjen....aka the T SISTERS, who are releasing singles for an upcoming LP called "Big Girl Pants." We chat about how they are balancing babies and the band, female empowerment, and how a pre-pandemic experience abroad as sonic ambassadors working with young girls and women, has impacted their music and their mindsets. PLUS a full 2-hours of brand new music from the Bay and beyond.
#142 featuring Geographer
November 19, 2021 16:46 - 1 hour - 216 MBOn this episode - a full two hours of brand new music INCLUDING a chat and deep dive with SF-to-LA indie artist GEOGRAPHER, aka Mike Deni, celebrating the release of his new LP "Down and Out in the Garden of Earthly Delights." PLUS tons of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.
#141 featuring HENRY CHADWICK
November 05, 2021 15:25 - 57 minutes - 106 MBOn this episode, Santa Cruz singer/songwriter/producer Henry Chadwick chats about the release of his brand new LP “We All Start Again.” We talk pandemic productivity, the noise of 2019, The Beatles, his all-time favorite albums and why the LP is NOT a lost art. Plus we dive deep into his new music. AND of course, brand new Bay area tunes from artists like GEOGRAPHER, THAO & THE GET DOWN STAY DOWN, BOBCAT ROB, HOWLIN RAIN, MITCH ROCKET, THE REDS, PINKS & PURPLES, NINA DURANGO, SETH LAEL an...
#140.5 - Ash Powell
October 24, 2021 21:27 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn 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 imp...
#140 - Getaway Dogs
October 21, 2021 00:35 - 2 hours - 112 MBOn 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.
#139 - Dominique Gomez
October 21, 2021 00:35 - 2 hours - 112 MBOn 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.
#138 - Return to Mono
October 21, 2021 00:34 - 2 hours - 223 MBOn 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 t...
#137 - Maya Elise and The Good Dream
October 21, 2021 00:34 - 2 hours - 228 MBThis 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.
#136 - Shadow Basket
October 21, 2021 00:34 - 2 hours - 111 MBOn 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!
#135 - Mia Pixley & Flora Flora
October 21, 2021 00:34 - 2 hours - 222 MBOn 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.
#134 - Justin Ouellet
October 21, 2021 00:34 - 2 hours - 222 MBOn 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 spe...
#133 - Katzroar
October 21, 2021 00:34 - 2 hours - 222 MBOn 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 wh...
#132 - Caitlin Cobb-Vialet
October 21, 2021 00:34 - 1 hour - 219 MBThere’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 f...
#131 - Katie Knipp
October 21, 2021 00:33 - 2 hours - 226 MBThis 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.
#130 - Hectorine
October 21, 2021 00:33 - 2 hours - 222 MBOn 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.
#129 - Sandy's
October 21, 2021 00:33 - 2 hours - 229 MBOn 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.
#128 - Waterstrider
October 21, 2021 00:20 - 2 hours - 220 MBOn 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...