Nick Brunner
Asst. Program Director, Modern Music Director
The Mod Eclectic blog
A running review of local artists, modern pop music and culture from Capital Public Radio.
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Interview: Seth Meyers Guitarist Marnie Stern On Playing In A Pandemic And Her Love Of Sacramento Pizza
October 9, 2020
The house guitarist for Late Night With Seth Meyers traces 10 years of steps back to Sacramento.
Music Video Debut: The Gold Souls’ ‘Got It’
August 7, 2020 | Nick Brunner
It turns out adding a few more cooks in the kitchen can work out after all.
Announcing The Winner Of The 2020 Tiny Desk Contest
August 4, 2020
This year's Tiny Desk Contest was truly like no other. Our winner stood out from the over 6,000 entries with a song about slowing down and enjoying life that captivated our judges.
Video Debut: Th’ Losin Streaks' 'Time Has Come'
July 24, 2020
Garage rockers Th’ Losin Streaks' debut the a new animated music video and a conversation with Tim Foster, leader of th’ long running band.
Five Years On-Air With K-ZAP Radio, Celebration Fundraiser
June 23, 2020
K-ZAP radio is celebrating five years on the radio and will host a free virtual video concert fundraiser. We talk about it and more today with CapRadio K-ZAP host Dennis Newhall.
A List Of Live Virtual Concerts To Watch During The Coronavirus Shutdown
June 10, 2020
We're updating a list of live musical performances from around the world, categorized by date and genre.
Distant Desk Dispatch: Our Favorite Tiny Desk Entries Of 2020
May 28, 2020 | Nick Brunner
Modern Music Director Nick Brunner gathered a panel of Sacramento music fans to highlight their favorite local Tiny Desk Contestants. Full bands to duos, hip-hop to classical, here are a few groups to enjoy while you're at least six feet apart.
‘Socially Distant Saturday,’ Local Indie Rock Back
May 21, 2020
A look at rising indie rock bands and ‘Socially Distant Saturday’ with CapRadio Modern Music Director Nick Brunner.
‘Earth Baby’ By Singer, Songwriter Robin Bacior
May 12, 2020
An uplifting, newly released song about the need to reconnect with the simplicities of life during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sound Advice: ‘Socially Distant Saturday’ Highlights, Tiny Desk Update
April 30, 2020
The coronavirus has been crushing for the Sacramento arts, but opportunities can come in the midst of a crisis. We hear more about it today and ‘Social Distant Saturday.’