Deep Cuts With Jonathan

Dust off your dancing shoes. On Richard’s birthday, the boys put together an irresistible mix of the best soul and R&B coming out of the 50s and 60s. Plus, they may even throw you loyal listeners a special Stevie Wonder set... Image: Michael Brafford

Neil Young turned 70 this year, so Jonathan and Richard bust out some exclusive vinyl to celebrate the Canadian legend with hand-selected tracks from key moments in his influential career.

Just for your ears today is Richard’s own original copy of George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass. He bought it for $12 at age 12, and hasn’t played it since the first day he brought it home.

Laura shakes things up with a selection of electronic, house and hip hop mixes from her 3000-piece home vinyl collection. Get ready to dance. Image: Frankie Knuckles by Claire Greenway

Art rock extraordinaires Talking Heads bring yet another fresh perspective with their fifth record, 1983's Speaking In Tongues . Jonathan spins his original pressing today. Doesn't get better than "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)" on vinyl, folks.

Famed indie outfit Yo La Tengo delivers a delightful sound on 2013's Fade . Sit back and relax to this deep cut, on vinyl, directly to your ears, right now.

Nerds everywhere rejoice. Jonathan's spinning a special edition of the Guardians of the Galaxy original film soundtrack. It's actually pretty good.

Amid sarcastic quips and community musings from your beloved host Jonathan, this episode features a heaping serving of rock ‘n roll, baby. You know, what you come here for. We’ve got full sides from Night Ranger’s Midnight Madness and Graham Parker and the Rumour’s Stick To Me .

Self-professed “vinyl-cologists” Jonathan and Richard present a special show of exclusive Record Store Day-sourced records featuring legendary live performances. These are the best raw and real live recordings from none other than Jack Johnson, Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, Iggy & the Stooges, and The Clash.

To celebrate his 66th birthday, Jonathan and Richard present a show-long tribute to the one and only…the Boss… Mr. Bruce Springsteen. Gushing like schoolgirls, these two share enough stories, fun facts, live cuts and deep cuts to keep any Springsteen fan happy. Image: caughtinthecarousel.com

Hey oh, it's time to spin the Red Hot Chili Peppers masterpiece: Stadium Arcadium . With guest James in tow, Jonathan shares inside knowledge about the recording process and personnel. FYI: This record pressed from the band’s original analog source makes the listening experience truly unmatched.

“Bookends” are a fun idea we’ve developed on Deep Cuts. They are two successive albums in a group’s discography that effectively join together to carry on a theme the artist may be exploring, such as a new sound or lyrical concept. Today we analyze the bookends of Radiohead: The Bends and OK Computer. Richard brings in his virgin German import pressings from the original master tapes for the occas...

It was time to get the Led out. And get the Led out, Jonathan and Richard truly did. Tonight, they track the evolution of Zeppelin’s sound across the iconic 1970s trilogy of albums: Houses of the Holy, Physical Graffiti, and Presence. Don’t forget to play it loud.

It feels good to celebrate our musical heroes on the air. Some beloved musicians have passed recently, so we’re spinning these legends to pay our respects to their lives and influence. We’ll also hear from modern groups that reflect the legacy of these legends.

In celebration of his life, enjoy three hours of David Bowie’s finest cuts. Richard and Jonathan discuss the legend and legacy of this unforgettable rock icon over songs from throughout his entire diverse discography. Image: NEON

Richard is back for another VINYL THROWDOWN with Jonathan. The criterion this time? The competitors bring 5 records from their personal collections that best exemplify the musical decade of 1980-1989.

Jonathan and Richard have a three-hour show to celebrate KX FM’s three-year anniversary. Naturally, they take the opportunity to celebrate the Summer of Love, the 1967 San Francisco acid-rock hippie revolution. Turns out Laguna Beach played a hefty part in this era, too.

Everybody wants a slice of licorice pizza… tonight, the Deep Cuts kitchen serves up a Pearl Jam flavor. All the way from Twinkle Town, Christine shares rarities from her personal collection. The gang gets into Pearl Jam history, Led Zeppelin roots, and more tasty tunes.

Deep Cuts tends to feature older groups, the rock legends we all know and love, the cuts that stand the test of time. But we’ve got love for the modern era, too. Jonathan and Richard exchange current favorites, proving that the new generations know how to rock just as well as their musical elders.

Fellow music lover and vinyl collector Richard stops by Deep Cuts for a friendly vinyl throwdown. He and Jonathan share songs and stories about favorite albums from their respective collections. Tune in to see who has the most impressive stack of wax... he who shall be named the Ultimate Deep Cuts Vinyl Throwdown Champion!!!

Today, Jonathan and Richard bring out the best of the best when it comes to soul music. Classics and Deep Cuts alike, you’ll hear from the ranks of Ray Charles, The Drifters, Ben E. King, Solomon Burke, Booker T., Otis Redding… and even some surprises in store.

Richard and Jonathan work through some of the ultimate Elvis Costello deep cuts: those found on Out of Our Idiot , a compilation of rare and unreleased Costello tracks.

Need something fresh and unexpected to brighten your day? This episode of Deep Cuts features a delightful collaborative album by Flaming Lips, Stardeath and White Dwarfs, Henry Rollins and Peaches doing The Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety. If that’s not enough, Jonathan starts the hour with some My Morning Jacket to get things rockin’.

Warning: This episode of Deep Cuts can cause uncontrollable dancing fits. It may contain the rockin’ licks and irresistible grooves of Santana's Santana .

On today’s episode we hear Death Cab for Cutie’s 2015 record Kintsugi in its entirety. Kintsugi is the Japanese method of repairing broken pottery with gold joinery. This interesting practice turns out to be a pretty good metaphor for life. Tune in for Jonathan’s interpretation and some pleasing indie rock.