KGNU Music

KGNU's Iris Berkeley speaks with Raquel Berrios and Luis Alfredo del Valle, the wife-and-husband team behind Buscabulla, in July 2023 — in advance of their appearance in Denver at the Bluebird Theater.

KGNU's Neil Smart hosts High Lonesome

KGNU's Donovan Makha hosts Aston Barrett Jr. from The Wailers

KGNU's Robin Claire hosts Wood Belly in studio on Old Grass Gnu Grass.

KGNU's Cal Huss welcomes local band Kiltro into the studio ahead of the release of their new album 'Underbelly' out on June 2, 2023.

Roots and Branches 05-21-2023 Twisted Pine

MSA River Arkansas 05-26-2023

MSA_05-11-2023_Jon Ridnell

Interview: Mighty Poplar 5/8/23

Studio Session: Derek Dames Ohl 05-06-2023

KGNU's Greg Schultz welcomes Elephant Revival to the studio, ahead of their performance at the Mission Ballroom on March, 25, 2023.

KGNU's Indra Raj catches up with Wax Tailor ahead of his 2023 international tour, including three stops in Colorado.

KGNU's Iris Berkeley speaks with legendary musician and guitar wizard Adrian Belew in February 2023 — in advance of his tour with Jerry Harrison and Cool Cool Cool performing the Talking Heads' iconic record Remain In Light.

KGNU DJ The Groove Thief interviews Denver's own Wake Up and Live, ahead of the 11th Annual Bob Marley Birthday celebration that they're headlining at Cervantes' Other Side this Saturday 2/4.

Listen to KGNU DJ The Groove Thief's interview with Denver's own dubwise supergroup Death by Dub, ahead of their Thursday, November 3 show at Ophelia's Electric Soapbox. Hear tracks off their recently released Abundance album and a wide-ranging discussion. (air dates 10/22/2022 & 10/23/2022)

KGNU DJ Iris Berkeley chats with Beth Orton about her latest album "Weather Alive", returning to life after lockdown, and the meaning in music-making. An edited version of this interview aired on the Afternoon Sound Alternative on Nov. 7, 2022. Hear archive episodes of the Afternoon Sound Alternative on AfterFM here: https://www.afterfm.com/morning

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)