West of Twin Peaks Radio

There’s a new face in the Bay area music scene! CAITLIN COBB-VIALET has returned to Oakland from New York armed with a theatre resume and a fresh, indie-pop sound made up of distinctive lyrics and complex arrangements. Along with her keyboard, Caitlin joins me as guest artist this episode to play a live mini-set, chat about the release of her debut single “I Confuse Us,” and discuss finding that sweet spot between musical theater and indie pop. That, PLUS of course a whole first hour of

This is a red. white and blues episode of West of Twin Peaks Radio ..... with sonic fireworks courtesy guest artist, Sacramento blues powerhouse KATIE KNIPP, playing some live songs, and digging deep into her Billboard charting EP "The Well." PLUS, the incredible Chloe Studebaker of ZELMA STONE calls in to talk about her new single “Gift Horse.” And of course a full first hour of BRAND NEW MUSIC leaning heavily today on Americana, roots, blues, folks, country and soul.

On this episode, queer Oakland indie artist Emily Afton calls in to release a new single off her upcoming EP "Reconsideration," and talk about headlining the KXSF PRIDE benefit. Also, guest artist Sarah Gagnon, front woman of Bay Area band Hectorine, joins me live in studio with a great conversation about the band's new LP "Tears" including a deep dive into the album. And of course, tons of brand new music.

On this episode, Alexi Glickman of San Francisco band Sandy's joins me live to dive deep into the group's cinematic new LP "Magic Mind," and chat about its concept and how it created a new world during a time when we were all locked away at home. Plus Aki Ehara of the Seshen calls in to chat about the band's first gig in 16 months....opening this weekend's Stern Grove Festival. And a full first hour of brand new music from African American and Black artists worldwide celebrating

On this episode, a celebration of re-emergence! Oakland's WATERSTRIDER, aka Nate Salman, is live as guest artist to dive deep into his new EP "Sublimate" and chat about how it captures our transformation from despair and disconnection to hope and love. PLUS, Nate introduces his new duo project TALMIRAGE, and why it's funky, dance-y sound is one of joy and connection meets the moment. ALSO, a chat with Ilana Vasconcelos with the Stern Grove Festival shares the news that the Festival WILL