A running review of local artists, modern pop music and culture from Capital Public Radio.
July 6, 2021
The Pulitzer-winning, Kanye-collaborating composer began her career with a creative blank check, but she's spent much of the past decade moving sideways. Her latest trick: reinventing as a songwriter.
June 4, 2021 | Nick Brunner | Andrew Garcia
Modern Music Director Nick Brunner spoke with I Am Strikes (aka Kelly Rosenthal) to talk about her musical inclinations as a child learning songs on a one-string ukulele, and why being yourself as an artist and a person is so important.
May 21, 2021 | Nick Brunner | Andrew Garcia
Best Move just recently released their new five-song EP Mirror Image Twins on May 7. Back in February, Modern Music Director Nick Brunner sat down with two-thirds of the Sacramento-based trio, Kris Anaya and Joseph Davancens.
October 9, 2020 | Nick Brunner
The house guitarist for Late Night With Seth Meyers traces 10 years of steps back to Sacramento.
August 7, 2020 | Nick Brunner
It turns out adding a few more cooks in the kitchen can work out after all.
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.
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.
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.
June 10, 2020
We're updating a list of live musical performances from around the world, categorized by date and genre.
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.
