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Crystal Bunch, Music Director at KZMU, recently interviewed Johnny McBee. Johnny is the mastermind behind the band, The Browning. The Browning is a Kansas City based metal band with a recently released album titled, "End of Existence".

I recently had the chance to speak with Dave, the lead vocalist of Monster Magnet. The 90s teenager inside me was blushing and by a miracle I held it together long enough to chat about the new album. Monster Magnet recently released a full length album titled, A Better Dystopia. The album is best described as Acid Rock and features covers of legendary songs from the 60s-70s. Take a moment to liste...

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Working in the outdoor recreation and tourism industry can be fun – the camaraderie of being part a team, spending time outside, having interactions with people from all over the world. But for many, especially those with marginalized identities, it can also be very difficult – a minefield of microagressions and workplace harassment. On the latest This Week in Moab, we speak with Abigail Taylor an...

Kiss the Tiger discusses their new album, Vicious Kid.

Crystal Bunch, Music Director at KZMU, interviews Send Medicine.

Amigo the Devil released a new album titled Born Against in April 2021. I recently interviewed Amigo the Devil himself AKA Danny to discuss the new album. We also chatted about how he got his start in music and where Amigo the Devil will go from here.

Delve deep into the winemaking process from vine to harvest to glass on the latest Chefs’ Adventures with Buck & Bernie. Guest Glenn Purpura of Spanish Valley Winery & Vineyards converses with hosts/chefs Tim Buckingham and Bernard Guillas on the unique local winemaking scene in Moab. Learn some local history, how to nurture the vine, and catch a few stories on some truly wild imbibing turkeys! Tu...

The latest Radio Book Club begins with reflections and a thank you to Joan Didion, who passed away in December. She left the world with her layered, sharp, and resonant writing. And, hosts have a lively discussion about the books they have NOT read on the New York Times’ ‘Top 25 Books in the Past 125 Years’ list. Infinite jests are had by all! Plus, ample book reviews and recommendations. Reviews...

Crystal Bunch, Music Director at KZMU, recently interviewed Coastal Fire Department. Coastal Fire Department is an alt-rock back based in Guernsey.

KZMU's Music Director Crystal Bunch recently interviewed Andrea Levesque of Atlantic Canyons. The two discussed Andrea's release of her debut album, See the Hue. Andrea discussed her genre bending album and the process of producing music during the pandemic.

DJ Mayday, host for the KZMU radio show "I can Hear Queerly", interviewed Subtle Mullets. They talked about their new album, how it was recorded, and how they got their band name.

Crystal Bunch, Music Director at KZMU, recently interviewed Claire Cronin. The pair talked about Claire's recent release "Bloodless". Claire talked about being an author, a musician, and the new album's production.

KZMU's Music Director recently chatted with KK Downing of KK's Priest (formally of Judas Priest). KK Downing talked about his new album, what he has been up to that past decade, and what we can expect from his new band KK's Priest in the future.

SPIN magazine recently released an article titled, "I Have Seen The Future, and It's Willie Nelson's Granddaughter". Crystal Bunch, Music Director at KZMU, recently came across that article and was hooked. Crystal reached out to Raelyn asking about the possibility of doing an interview herself and Raelyn quickly agreed. Take a moment to listen to why Raelyn chose the ukulele over the guitar, what...

Is there such a thing as a 'good death'? Grand County Hospice knows there is. Join host Christy Williams Dunton and Terry Galen in discussion around making the big transition easier, both on the one in transit - and their families. The duo converse about local resources in end of life care planning and how to start this conversation with loved ones. Tune in for an informative and frank conversatio...

KZMU's Music Director interviews Zetro from Exodus.

Wrap up ‘This Year in Moab’ with Moab City Mayor Emily Niehaus and Grand County Commission Chair Mary McGann! The pair look back on 2021 and the top issues addressed in the Moab valley. From noise ordinances to housing, joyful moments to local tragedies that touched our lives this year. Host Howard Trenholme guides the conversation around another memorable year.

From books to podcasts, social media and film – it’s the 2nd annual Great Wide Open holiday review! Tune in for recommendations on outdoor rec-themed media – a great way to spend these long, dark, wintry nights. Host Lisa Hathaway jam-packs this episode with personal and listener-submitted reviews. Tune in! Reviews + Recommendations – Social Media: Keri’s Pilates Room @kerispilatesroom Moab Physic...

KZMU's Music Director recently interviewed Jen from the band Lost Walks. Lost Walks is a Denver, CO based band that roots itself in music, movement, and art. Lost Walks recently released their new album "Blood Lantern" as a prequel to their last album "Wolf, Woman, Man".

DJ Mayday, the host from "I Can Hear Queerly Now" interviews PRUDNS to discuss the new album Tinka.

The atmospheric pleasures of wintertime reading are top of the mind for KZMU’s Radio Book Club hosts this month. A few extra hours of darkness, a good cup of tea and a fireplace (real flames optional) is a great recipe for literary transformation. Hear their latest reviews and mentions, from gothic novels to travel stories and cookbooks, as well as the notable work of fiction sparking renewed inte...

KZMU's Music Director interviewed Laura Jane Grace. The topic of the conversation was the new EP, At War With The Silverfish. The two talked about how the pandemic has affected production, what Laura Jane Grace has been up to, and what we can expect from her next.

KZMU's Music Director interviews Josh from The Raging Nathans. The Raging Nathans is a punk band from Dayton, Ohio. The topic of the conversation was their new album, Wasting My Heart. Josh also talked about future releases, how the band formed, and what we can expect from the band next.

KZMU's Music Director, Crystal Bunch recently interviewed Jacob Hemphill of SOJA. Crystal and Jacob discussed the origin of the album title, favorite tracks from the album, and what album production looked like during the pandemic.