Chance Meeting Leads To New Sounds For STRQ x Camilla

August 16, 2019 | Nick Brunner

The Shawn Thwaites Rebel Quartet has been one type of band since 2016 but in the last few months, a single alteration has changed its sound significantly. Nick Brunner host of CapRadio's Hey, Listen! tells us how.

Los Tigres Del Norte Announce Documentary, Album Of Historic Folsom Prison Concert

August 12, 2019

Recorded 50 years after Johnny Cash's legendary concert, the band's performance was recorded for an upcoming album and a new Netflix documentary.

Insight With Beth Ruyak

Sound Advice: Tiny Desk Sacramento

May 23, 2019

Hey, Listen! host Nick Brunner, artist Lilian Frances and producer Camille Escovedo highlight standout local performances submitted to the 2019 Tiny Desk Contest.

Tiny Desk, Big Sounds. Our Favorite 2019 Northern California Tiny Desk Contestants

May 16, 2019 | Nick Brunner

There were so many solid entries that our Tiny Desk Heart grew three sizes this year. Hey, Listen! host Nick Brunner is joined by show intern Camille Escovedo and musician Lillian Frances to round up our favorite entries from NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest.

Announcing The 2019 Tiny Desk Contest Winner

May 16, 2019

After receiving over 6,000 entries this year, we've picked a winner of the 2019 Tiny Desk Contest. Meet the gifted songwriter who captivated our panel of judges.

Insight With Beth Ruyak

Sound Advice: Sad Songs And Surprising Turns

May 9, 2019

Nick Brunner the host of CapRadio’s modern music discovery show Hey, Listen! is with us this week to talk sad songs, surprising turns and local artists.

Insight With Beth Ruyak

Fashionista Boyfriend Looks Ahead To ‘Last Night’

May 8, 2019

Sacramento chillwave indie pop quartet Fashionista Boyfriend returns to Insight to talk about their first full-length album “Last Night.”

Sol Blume Music Festival Brings Miguel, Tierra Whack And Other New Soul, R&B And Hip-Hop Sounds To Sacramento

April 24, 2019 | Nick Miller

The ‘boutique’ gathering returns to downtown’s Cesar Chavez Plaza on Saturday, April 27.

Insight With Beth Ruyak

Dissect Podcast Launches New Season Examining ‘Flower Boy’ By Tyler, The Creator

April 23, 2019

Dissect podcast host Cole Cuchna previews his new season analyzing the life and music of Tyler, The Creator.

Insight With Beth Ruyak

Sound Advice: Nick Brunner Brings Vocal Locals

April 11, 2019

From frantic to fancy Nick Brunner shares new songs from Drug Apts., Las Pulgas, and Michael and the Machines. We look back on the first ever in-studio performance from Sea of Bees who headlines our Second Saturday art showcase this weekend.