KGNU Music

KGNU DJ The Groove Thief interviews Japanese-American rapper, singer and producer.

KGNU’s Iris Berkeley hosts a studio session with Monophonics frontman Kelly Finnigan during the Afternoon Sound Alternative September 29, 2022 in advance of their KGNU Presents performance at the Fox Theatre later that night - including in-studio performances of “Warpaint” and “Crash and Burn” off their latest, Sage Motel.

KGNU's Dennis Rider speaks with Seun Kuti, the youngest son of the legendary Fela Kuti, ahead of his show at the Fox Theater in Boulder on September 27, 2022.

Listen to KGNU DJ The Groove Thief's interview with Grammy-nominated reggae artist Protoje, ahead of the Sunday, September 25 KGNU Presents show at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom. Hear tracks off Protoje's new album and a discussion about a range of topics in advance of the show (with Jesse Royal and Lila Iké). (air date 9/23/2022)

KGNU DJ Iris Berkeley speaks with Adam Elk of The Mommyheads in September 2022 about their latest release “Genius Killer”, making music in a post-digital world, and the meaning of life.

KGNU's Dave McIntyre speaks with members of Ragged Union as well as hear them play live music. (Original Air Date: 10/29/2021)

KGNU's Shawna Sprowls speaks with Andy about old shows/upcoming shows, their band history and COVID roadblocks. (Original Air Date: 10/23/2021)

KGNU's Meredith Carson speaks with the Willie Green Trio about the band members and their backgrounds, they also preformed live on the show. (Original Air Date: 10/22/2021)

KGNU's Frank Dagnillo speaks with Bette Smith about her first time in Colorado, different styles of music, and her musical background. (Original Air Date: 09/10/2021)

KGNU's Neil speaks with Aaron McCloskey about old releases, the impact of COVID, and the bands sound expanding past the basics of blue grass. (Original Air Date: 09/10/2021)

KGNU's Doug Gartner introduces Liz Barnes, a member of the group BLT, and speaks about upcoming shows and stories from the past. (Original Air Date: 09/6/2021)

KGNU's Brian Eyster speaks with Anya Hinkle about an upcoming album, her music style, and Anya even preforms live in the studio. (Original Air Date: 08/19/2021)

KGNU's Meredith Carson speaks with Cary Morin about his music/past project, upcoming shows, and Cary Morin even preformed some live music in the studio. (Original Air Date: 08/20/2021)

Doug Gertner speaks with members of the band Ley Line, Emily, Kate, and Maddie about Key Line's album (We Saw Blue) and their band as a whole. (Original on-air date: 12/23/2020)

Shawna Sprowls speaks with members of FY5, Rich Zimmerman, about FY5 as a band, FY5's members, and future shows, . (Original on-air date: 7/31/2021)

Iris Berkeley speaks with members of LVDY about their influences, how they met and how began making music, as well as future music. (Original on-air date: 7/15/2021)

Iris Berkeley speaks with members of Próxima Parada, Nick Larson and Kevin Middlekauff about their future shows in Colorado, the sound of their band, and previous projects. (Original on-air date: 6/21/2021)

Kristine S. speaks with member of The Sweet Lillies about the issues and effects of the pandemic on their band as well as future plans for the band.(Original on-air date: 4/31/2021)

Patrick Mendoza speaks with a member of the The Pamlico Sound about the sound of their band, its members, and future shows/music. (Original on-air date: 2/12/2021)

Doug Gertner speaks with musician, David Wax, about the family aspect of the band (David Wax Museum), home recording, and getting started as a band.(Original on-air date: 4/22/2021)

KGNU's Joanne Cole speaks with members of the band Mountain Rose speaking about their influences, live music, and their new music. (Original on-air date: 10/27/2020)

KGNU's Indra Raj speaks with musician, Grammy winner, MacArthur Award winner and more, Rhiannon Giddens about her involvement with the Nashville Ballet’s Production of 'Lucy Negro Redux.' (Original on-air date: 3/25/2022)

KGNU's Iris Berkeley speaks with the Kronos Quartet in December 2021.

KGNU's Cal Huss speaks with the Free Radicals in January 2021.

KGNU's Joel Davis speaks with Will Dorey of Skinshape about the path of his music career and his second album release of 2020, 'Arrogance Is The Death Of Men.'