Coming Attractions
Todd Rundgren Interview
Tune in on Tuesday, November 18th at 10:30am to hear Kowalski Jr.'s recent talk with Todd Rundgren, the musician, singer-songwriter, and producer whose pioneering early '70s solo albums including Runt and Something/Anything? announced him as a DIY pop wizard —
KALX Co-Announce: Souls of Mischief at Sweetwater Music Hall
On Sunday, December 7th, join KALX at Sweetwater Music Hall for a night of Golden Era Hip Hop with Oakland-based Souls Of Mischief. Additional event information can be found at the venues website here. Souls of Mischief is a hip-hop
April Magazine on KALX Live!
Uncle Mike hosts the edition of KALX Live! kicking off at 9pm on Saturday, November 15th. Tune in for a live set and interview with April Magazine along with your host's picks from the Live! archives. Can't wait to find
Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre Interview
On Monday, November 17th at 4pm, catch Marshmellow Toothpaste's conversation with frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, father, and force of nature, Anton Newcombe, of the long standing San Francisco group, The Brian Jonestown Massacre. The band plays
Ora The Molecule In-Studio Performance & Interview
On Thursday, November 13th at 1:30pm, Berkestir hosts Norwegian artist/producer, Nora Schjelderup, aka Ora the Molecule, for a live in-studio performance and interview ahead of her show at The Regency Ballroom in SF with Cut Copy. Ora the Molecule creates an unexpected
Simon Raymonde Visits KALX
Tune in on Tuesday, November 11th at 10am for an extra special guest to the station, bassist of the legendary Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil collaborator, and the visionary head of Bella Union Records, Simon Raymonde. Simon will be live in
2025 San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival Preview
On Thursday, November 6th at 1:30pm, Velvet Einstein hosts Conspiracy of Beards choir director, Daryl Henline, for a live in-studio interview to discuss this year's annual San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival. The San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival, founded in 2018,
Cut Copy Interview
Excuse My French recently spoke with Dan Whitford of Australian synth-pop quartet, Cut Copy, ahead of the group's November 13th performance at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco. Tune in on November 5th at 5pm to hear their conversation. New album,
Sarah Wilson Visits KALX
On Wednesday, November 5th at 2pm, Excuse My French hosts trumpeter, composer, and vocalist, Sarah Wilson, for a live in-studio interview ahead of her performance at The Back Room in Berkeley on Saturday, November 8th. Sarah Wilson has emerged as
Fiat Lux Redux: The Grateful Dead by Jim Marshall
Jim Marshall (RIP 2020) was a discerning photojournalist and pioneer of rock and roll photography known for his iconic photos of Jimi Hendrix setting his guitar on fire at the Monterey Pop Festival, Johnny Cash at San Quentin, the Beatles
Third Coast Percussion Visit KALX
Join Velvet Einstein on Saturday, November 1st at 9:30am when he hosts Chicago based Grammy-winning ensemble, Third Coast Percussion, for a live in-studio interview ahead of their performance for Cal Performances at Zellerbach Hall later that same evening. In a poignant
Catharine DeNuvaring on KALX Live!
On Saturday, November 1st, Frontal Lobe hosts Catherine DeNuvaring. Tune in at 9pm as we feature a live performance plus an interview all with visits into the archives going all the way til midnight. Darien (AKA "Catherine") climbed over the
Present on KALX Live!
Desolation Girl and Ness continue the East Bay Emo Revival with a special performance from grungegaze band Present. Silver Lining by Present Just a few days before the November 11th release of their brand new EP, Letters to the Lost,
Neko Case Interview
On Thursday, October 30th at 2pm, Madame X airs a recent talk with singer-songwriter, Neko Case, ahead of her performance at The Masonic in SF on November 11th. Neko Case's ninth and latest LP, Neon Grey Midnight Green, is self-produced
Gina Birch Interview
Tune in on Tuesday, October 28th at 6pm when Petra Core speaks with musician, composer, lyricist, visual artist, and filmmaker, Gina Birch. Gina Birch will be opening for The Miki Berenyi Trio at the Great American Music Hall in SF
Insect Life Performance & Interview
Frontal Lobe will be hosting an in-studio performance and interview from avant-garde experimental ensemble Insect Life on Sunday, October 26th at 2pm. Born from weekly collaborative sessions at clarinetist Ben Goldberg’s house, Insect Life is an Oakland-based experimental ensemble dedicated to pushing
Ute Lemper Interview
Tune in on Wednesday, October 29th at 10am to hear Sex 14's speak with German multifaceted singer/actress, Ute Lemper. Ute Lemper’s career is vast and varied. She has made her mark on the stage, in films, in concert and as a
Claire Rousay Interview
On Monday, November 3rd at 2pm, Figureskater speaks with multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, claire rousay, ahead of her upcoming show at The Chapel on November 4th. Rousay’s music cascades from a well of documented experience, reflections of the past that compose
Interview With Ed Kuepper of The Saints ’73-’78
Join Surface Tension on Wednesday, November 5th at 12pm when he airs his interview with guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Ed Kuepper, co-founder of Australian proto-punk band The Saints, post-punk outfit Laughing Clowns, and many other projects. While continually expanding upon a prolific
Janine Interview
On Wednesday, October 22nd at 1pm, Excuse My French speaks with Kiwi singer-songwriter, Janine, ahead of her performance at Crybaby in Oakland on October 24th. Blending indie R&B with soulful melodies, alternative pop and intricate soundscapes, Janine is a singer

