KGNU Music

KGNU’s Brian Eyster chats with Colorado band Jake Leg about their debut album, "Fire on the Prairie." Jake Leg’s Justin and Dylan share insights into their songwriting process, the band's origins in the Boulder bluegrass scene, their influences, and their unique bluegrass style. They express their love for bluegrass jams and the community, aiming to keep this tradition alive through their music an...

In an interview with KGNU’s DJ Jules, Boulder-based band Earth to Aaron discusses their upcoming performances and new album, "Strange Notion". The band chats about their history, their songwriting process, and exciting future events (Interview date: 5/9/2024)

Los Angeles producer and multi-instrumentalist Pachyman chats with KGNU’s DJ Umo 1 about his music career and influences, including his latest album "Switched On". Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Pachyman describes how his music blends various genres with his personal flair (Interview date: 5/16/2024)

KGNU’s Shawna Sprowls checks in with Boulder musician Lynn Patrick. They discuss her music career, upcoming performances, and creative projects. Lynn talks about her six albums and the upcoming seventh, as well as her interest in creating music videos that sync her songs with visual imagery (Interview date: 5/10/2024)

Denver-based electronic musician Mux Mool discusses his career, influences, and upcoming projects with KGNU’s Indra Raj. Mux Mool talks about his entry into electronic music, his early fascination with computers and video game music, and touches on his background in visual arts (Interview date: 5/8/2024)

Boulder-based musician Hunter Stone discusses his new album "Portraits of the New/Old West, Volumes 1 and 2" with KGNU’s Meredith Carson. Stone's music reflects his deep connection to the Western landscape and his active role in the local music scene. Stone announces upcoming performances at Upslope Get Down, the Keystone Bacon and Bourbon Festival, and more (Interview date: 5/17/2024)

In an interview with KGNU’s DJ Jules, Boogie Lights and the Boogie Bunch discuss their music, upcoming show, and creative process. The band, consisting of a 10-piece ensemble with horns and singers, talks about their inspirations and shares plans for recording their upcoming album (Interview date: 5/20/2024)

KGNU's Mike Finn chats with Jacob Jolliff, an acclaimed mandolin player. Jacob introduces his band and discusses their new album, "Instrumentals Vol 2: Mandolin Mysteries". Jacob talks about the songwriting process, his bluegrass roots, and provides details on the band’s busy tour schedule (Interview date: 5/26/2024)

KGNU’s Indra Raj interviews local musician Dzirae Gold. They discuss her new album "Right on Time". Dzirae shares insights into her lyrics and reflects on her musical journey, and talk about how classical training has influenced her current music (Interview date: 5/29/2024)

In an interview with Boulder-born singer-songwriter Dafna, she discusses her experiences writing and producing music in LA. She touches on her organic songwriting and production process and recent exploration into having sessions with other producers. As a woman in the industry, Dafna reflects on the lack of female producers and her own imposter syndrome, despite her evident talent. She encourages...

KGNU's Uncle Jam interviews Laraaji discussing the inspiration behind his mind-bending music and the sonic tools he used. Laraaji shares a transformative experience with music, acquiring an autoharp and experimenting with it in the late 70s and early 80s. He also talks about the interplay between darkness and light in his creative process, guiding his audience through emotions. Laraji recommends y...

KGNU's Music Director Indra Raj interviews musician Rosie Frater-Taylor. Rosie discusses her musical background, influences, and the evolution of her music career, particularly focusing on her new album 'Featherweight' (released Feb 2024). She also talks about her approach to collaboration and experimentation in music production, and her experiences as a female musician in the jazz and guitar comm...

Performing in Denver for the first time is Brooklyn-based, Oklahoma-born, singer, songwriter, pianist, and cellist, Gabriel Royal. Event: Gabriel Royal When: Thursday, March 14, 2024 Show: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Where: The Savoy Denver Address: 2700 Arapahoe Street Denver, CO, 80205 More info: https://www.maspresents.org/events/gabriel-royal

Cellista is a performance artist with creative roots in the Bay Area and Colorado. She creates stage poems like her one-woman show Élégie for cello, static trapeze, and cinema. Elegy will debut at the Gordon Gamm Theater in Boulder on March 23.

Courtney Taylor, lead singer and guitarist of The Dandy Warhols, stopped by KGNU to talk about their new single with Slash, the new album Rockmaker, and their concert at the Gothic Theatre on March 18th.

This interview is between KGNU's Steve Roby and Alex Gonzalez from Sphinx Virtuosi, a group of black and Latinx artists striving to transform classical music through diversity. Alex discusses the mission of the Sphinx organization, their role in the community, and the unique rehearsal structure of Sphinx Virtuosi. They also discuss success stories within the group and share information about their...

Jolie Holland calls in to chat about her new album and upcoming KGNU Presents show in Denver on February 15. Holland is an American singer and performer who combines elements of folk, traditional, experimental, and rock. A founding member of The Be Good Tanyas, Holland released her eighth studio album, Haunted Mountain, in October.

Charlotte Small from New Vista High School, interviews Eric Mattys about his electronic indie rock project Eat! Sleep! Sex! Die! In this feature, Eric discusses the meaning behind his artist name, his production techniques, and meanings behind songs featured in this interview. He also talks about his musical inspiration as a science teacher, and about how his feelings of not belonging to the conse...

New Vista High School student, Ronan Lynch, shares his favorites tracks by the independent electronic soundscape producer, Triponacci. Since the artist highly values anonymity, Triponacci participates in an on-line chat interview with Ronan about their musical inspiration and trajectory, and the meaning behind their name.

This interview features Shane Jonas (trumpet and lead vocals) and MC Billa Camp of the LowDown Brass Band. It covers the band's unique sound, their influences, the band members, their history, their upcoming single and album, and their upcoming show in Denver at Globe Hall on Thursday, February 8th.

This is an interview with acclaimed jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman, who discusses his latest album, "Where Are We," and his upcoming concert in Denver. Redman talks about the concept behind the album and how he chose the songs for it. He also discusses his collaboration with vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa and their unique album-making process. The interview concludes with Redman discussing his upcomin...

KGNU music journalist Steve Roby spoke with blues guitarist Albert Castiglia about his new solo album and upcoming show at the Oriental Theatre. Castiglia was nominated for two Blues Music Awards in the categories of Blues Rock Album of the Year and Blues Rock Artist of the Year and won Blues Rock Album of the Year.

This is an interview with Cuban pianist and composer Aldo López- Gavilán conducted by msuci journalist Steven Roby for KGNU Community Radio. We discussed what life was like for him as a musician in Cuba, the world premiere of his Clarinet Concerto with the Boulder Philharmonic, and the Vignettes and Promenades concert at the Macky Auditorium.

For KGNU Radio, entertainment journalist Steve Roby spoke with Small Island Big Song's producers about the performance’s origins, message, and what the audience can look forward to at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts in Denver on Friday, February 16. Small Island Big Song is a music, film, and performing arts project uniting the islands of the Pacific and Indian Ocean through artistic col...

Music Journalist Steve Roby speaks with Black Violin’s Wil Baptiste for KGNU about the group’s upcoming concert at the Paramount Theatre (February 4), a new album, and the Grammy nomination for “Best Americana Performance” for the track “The Message” in collaboration with The Blind Boys of Alabama.