West of Twin Peaks Radio

#257 - BEST of West of Twin Peaks Radio

MJ Call — Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

On this special BEST OF episode, listen to conversations and dive deep into the new albums from four Bay area artists and/or bands: indie dance banger "It's Not the Money We'll Remember" from San Francisco's ANALOG DOG, the thoughtfully beautiful take on art and artistry "The Found Paintings of Kathar" from Oakland's PERHAPSY, the double album rock and roll take on what it means these days to be an American - "American Hell Part 1 & 2" from Oakland collective/band WHISKERMAN, and "Greetings Mother Earth" -- the psychy Latin blues debut album from San Francisco's BOLERO!

#256 feat Otoliths

MJ Call — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, longtime Bay area indie artist Tom Smith (Smokin'Ziggurats, Office, Mazes, Social Studies, Silverware, Abracadabra) is my guest artist -- chatting about his new project OTOLITHS, created in the wake of becoming a new parent. His debut LP "Lithos" is a fantastic guitar-driven post-punk meets jangle pop experience that travels sonically through eras. Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#255 feat Sophia Yau-Weeks

MJ Call — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, meet emerging Oakland singer/songwriter Sophia Yau-Weeks, who was on an entirely different career journey when COVID forced her into isolation and the realization that music was her path. Her lovely debut LP - "Misty Mountain" - is proof she made the right choice! Dive deep into the album and hear our great conversation. Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#254 feat Perhapsy

MJ Call — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, returning guest artist Derek Barber of the indie Oakland project Perhapsy shares his new LP "The Found Paintings of Kathar," and chats about authenticity of art and the artist in the age of AI. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#253 feat Whiskerman

MJ Call — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, frontman Graham Patzner of the Oakland rock collective Whiskerman is guest artist, chatting and diving deep into the band's sprawling new double LP "American Hell," a sonic reflection on strange times and the evolving definition of what it means to be American. Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#252 feat BOLERO!

MJ Call — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, dive deep into the jammy new sophomore LP of San Francisco latin/psych/blues band BOLERO! and hear a great conversation with frontman Gregorio Perez Figueroa on topics including joy, beauty, music, art, and the Grateful Dead. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#251 feat Analog Dog

MJ Call — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode meet San Francisco's Analog Dog, a band that exploded out of COVID with a dancey sound when everyone was more than ready to shake their booties. But those grooves are a way into the more serious messages the band is anxious to convey. Hear my chat with founders Austin Waz and Rob Nicol, and dive deep into their new LP "It's Not The Money We'll Remember." Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#250 DEAD West of Twin Peaks Tribute Show

MJ Call — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

On this special episode in the wake of the passing of Bob Weir, former local guest artists of West of Twin Peaks Radio talk about how the Grateful Dead influenced their own music, the impact the band(s) have had on the Bay area music culture, and memories of some "Weir-d" Bobby encounters! Plus of course, two hours of Dead music from the many iterations of the band.

#249 feat Evening Glass

MJ Call — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, Zach Carroll of the Sonoma-based project Evening Glass talks about the indie band's new genre-fluid LP "Postcards," as well as the burgeoning music scene in the Wine Region. Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#248 featuring Aviva Le Fey

MJ Call — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, guest artist Bay area singer/songwriter Aviva Le Fey talks about her luxuriously beautiful new LP "The Fool," five years in the making. We chat about the chaos in which the album was recorded, the difficulty of getting an LP made for an independent artist, and why releasing music is so emotionally fraught. Plus, two full hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#247 feat Sonny & His Cosmoramic Sunsets

MJ Call — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, San Francisco legend Sonny Smith of Sonny and the Sunsets talks about a trip to Senegal last year to meet and record with a handful of West African musicians -- and the resulting newly released album "The Diving Kind," a record filled with refreshing new sounds marrying Senegalese music with NorCal vibes. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#246 feat Mia Pixley

MJ Call — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, Oakland cellist, composer and psychotherapist Mia Pixley returns as guest artist to talk about her new LP "Love. Dark. Bloom." A sonic, therapeutic embrace of the darkness to free the mind and soul. A perfect listen for long, winter nights. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#245 feat Affectionately

MJ Call — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, meet multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter Zach Elsasser from the East Bay indie project Affectionately. Zach has been a frequent collaborator and touring drummer with Jay Som (aka Melina Duterte, a former East Bay high school classmate), and works with numerous other Bay area bands and projects. He's just released his second solo LP titled "Then This Happens," a marvelous expansion beyond the bedroom sounds of his first album. Hear our chat and deep sonic dive. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#244 feat Joel Cusumano

MJ Call — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, dive deep into the debut solo LP of longtime Bay area underground songwriter/guitarist and member of multiple bands - Joel Cusumano. "Waxworld" is a devastatingly fun power rock/pop album that belies the stories behind it, including a bad break-up and a stint in a mental hospital. Here the interview - plus of course, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#243 feat Cooper Kenward

MJ Call — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, meet singer/songwriter Cooper Kenward - a Napa Valley native now based in LA who lost his home in the Altadena fire just three weeks after recording his fantastic new LP "haha, now i'm sad." Dive deep into this marvelous indie/vintage album and hear my chat with Cooper. Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#242 feat Cyan Pools

MJ Call — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, meet Owen, Gabe and Mickle of the Oakland slack rock band Cyan Pools, a tight power trio that's honed its sound performing dozens of live shows since pre-COVID -- but just this August released their debut LP "Ecstatic Visions." Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

WOTP #241 - "Best of" feat September Songbirds

MJ Call — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This special BEST of West of Twin Peaks Radio features chats and deep sonic dives with four recent female guest artists, who all released spectacular new albums over the summer: San Francisco's Anna Hillburg's "Dangerously Impressionable," Sasha Reynolds and the new Fieldress LP "It's a Lot," Yea-Ming Chen's new band Ryli and their debut LP "Come and Get Me," and indie/jazz/pop/folk/psych songbird Mae Powell and her internationally acclaimed new album, "Making Room for the Light."

#240 feat Luke Sweeney

MJ Call — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, Bay area indie troubadour Luke Sweeney returns with a new album "Novel Tea," a decade in the making and made up of many "Luke Sweeneys" - from teenager, to married man, to father - all of them musicians just looking to be honest and creative with their art. Hear our chat and deep sonic dive....PLUS two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#239 feat Fieldress

MJ Call — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, guest artist Sasha Reynolds chats and dives deep into the debut LP of the Oakland band Fieldress called "It's A Lot," a project that has grown from a duo pre-pandemic, into a 5-piece indie/pop/alt-rock/psych jazz powerhouse. Plus, two full hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#238 feat Mae Powell

MJ Call — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode the spotlight is on San Francisco indie/folk/jazz singer songwriter Mae Powell, one of the city's most in demand artists who is on the verge of releasing her sophomore LP, "Making Room for the Light," a genre-blending beauty of a record with vocals that will capture and transport you. Hear our convo and deep sonic dive into the album. Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#237 feat Ryli

MJ Call — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, meet the founders of Ryli - a new East Bay band formed less than a year ago, and already rocking the Bay with a debut album that on the surface is a sunny/surf California vibe, but underneath hides lyrical tones of discontent and anxiety. Kinda like all of us! Founders Yea-Ming Chen (of Yea-Ming and the Rumours) and guitarist Rob Good (of the Goods) chat about the sonic spark that started the project, and how making music in chaotic times helps both the listeners and the artist. Plus two full hours of brand new music from the Bay and beyond.

#236 feat Pascale Cheron & Sophia Eliana

MJ Call — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode meet Pascale Cheron and Sophia Eliana -- two Monterey County natives and indie musicians who did not know each other growing up, but met randomly two years ago on a street corner in Maine. Both are singer/songwriters and they have teamed up to tour nationwide, but continue to release albums independent of one another. Sophia's new LP "Glitter Bug" is a skillfully engaging indie pop marvel, and Pascale's "Anna Called" is a thoughtfully atmospheric album of beauty and depth. Hear my conversation with them, and dive deep into the albums. Plus, two hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#235 feat Liana Warren

MJ Call — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, meet Oakland singer/songwriter Liana Warren, a disciple of Joni Mitchell and Adrienne Lenker, whose own sound is an intimately beautiful combination of her guitar, lyrical and vocal dexterity. Her debut LP, "For Now, Forever," captures moments in her life which we chat about and dive deep into in the show's hyperlocal second hour. Plus, a full first hour of brand new music from the Bay and beyond.

#234 feat Anna Hillburg

MJ Call — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, San Francisco singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Anna Hillburg takes a sharp left turn from indie chamber pop into electronic grooves on her new EP "Dangerously Impressionable," an emotionally raw and therapeutic record disguised as a new wave dance banger. Fun times! Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#233 BEST OF West of Twin Peaks Radio

MJ Call — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this special episode of BEST OF West of Twin Peaks Radio, four recent local guest artists chat and dive deep into their latest LPs: San Francisco alt-indie-folk band TOM CONNEELY & BIRDS OF PARADISE, Oakland atmospheric Americana group AUX MEADOWS, the vibey 60's Euro-chill/pop sounds of Oakland's ORGANI, and good ole school prog/power rock trio B.HAMILTON from Oakland.

#232.5 Mitch Rocket Interview/Sonic Deep Dive

MJ Call — Thu, 29 May 2025 06:15:20 +0000

On this spotlight portion of West of Twin Peaks Radio, meet San Francisco's Mitch Rocket and get a deep sonic dive into his new EP "Live at the Retro-Future Revue," a genre-blending record filled with jazzy rock, rocky jazz, and some psych pressed in-between.

#232 feat Mitch Rocket

MJ Call — Sun, 18 May 2025 14:39:18 +0000

On this episode, San Francisco's Mitch Rocket chats it up about recording his band's latest EP "Live at the Retro-Future Revue" at the Golden Gate Park bandshell last year, the upcoming 2nd Annual R-F Revue May 24th, and his commitment to supporting local artists. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#231 featuring Marinero

MJ Call — Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, guest artist, Marin born-n-raised but now LA-based Jess Sylvester, talks about the growth of his project MARINERO, his new LP "La La La," how films inspired the album's cinematic sound, and why you can take the boy out of the Bay but you can't take the Bay out of the boy. Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#230 feat Swami 3

MJ Call — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, a celebration of teenaged artists. Meet San Francisco emerging teen brother band Swami 3 and dive deep into their self-titled debut pop-rock album. Also, a "where are they now" update of four other young artists and/or bands previously featured on West of Twin Peaks Radio: More Fatter, Broken Compass Bluegrass, Asher Belsky and Satya. Plus, two full hours of brand new music from the Bay and beyond.

#229 feat Aux Meadows

MJ Call — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, meet Astral Americana band Aux Meadows....the lovely and experimental ambient alt-country project of three musicians who met at their kids' preschool in Oakland, which has developed into far more than a "dad" band. Dive deep into their new LP "Draw Near." Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#228 feat B. Hamilton

MJ Call — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, a chat and deep sonic dive with guest artist Ryan Christoper Parks, frontman for the Oakland rock trio B. Hamilton. The band just released a new, self-titled LP of truely wonderful Northern California rock -- influenced by the greats but entirely unique in its execution. Plus, tons and tons of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#227 feat Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise

MJ Call — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, San Francisco's Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise chats it up about his nostalgia-provoking new LP "New Kind Palace," about his growth since his last album, and why he loves life on the road. Plus, tons of fresh genre-bending tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#226.5 feat The 5 Highs (Interview & Sonic Dive Only)

MJ Call — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:27:57 +0000

For your convenience, here is the interview and deep sonic dive portion ONLY of the most recent episode of West of Twin Peaks Radio, featuring San Francisco band The 5 Highs talking about their cross generational/genre band, and all their new singles. Please refer to episode #226 for the whole two hour show, on all platforms except Spotify.

#226 feat The 5 Highs

MJ Call — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:25:05 +0000

On this episode, meet emerging genre/generation-blending San Francisco band The 5 Highs - a group of musicians who bonded in a rehearsal studio parking lot after discovering they didn't like the other bands they were in (LOL). Meet founding members Tata and Mellow, hear their story and dive deep into their new music. Plus, tons of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#225 feat Organi

MJ Call — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

On this episode, meet guest artist Oakland's Mike Walti - musician, producer, engineer and the creative force behind the project Organi, and dive deep into his sensuous new LP "Babylonia," a nostalgic sonic bath into 60's euro-pop with a Bay area twist. Plus two full hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#224 feat Mount Saint Elias

MJ Call — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 15:10:52 +0000

On this episode, meet Joey Coe and Luna Fuentes of the emerging indie folk band Mount Saint Elias - a five-piece project out of Oakland whose tragic beginnings have helped define its music and its purpose. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#223 feat Lunar Noon

MJ Call — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, San Francisco artist Michelle Zheng chats about her project LUNAR NOON - a collaborative of numerous Bay area musicians she brought together to create an epic, 15-track progpop, cinematic, art jazz LP called "a circle's round." Hear the story and dive deep into the album. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#222 feat Rainbow Girls

MJ Call — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

On this year-ending episode, guest artists RAINBOW GIRLS chat about the sonic and lyrical evolution of their critically acclaimed new LP "Haunting," and the themes of grief, resilience, and the power of self and community it conveys to women and other marginalized people in these challenging times. PLUS two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#221 feat Benjamin Andrews

MJ Call — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Two hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond, including a spotlight in this episode on San Francisco artist Benjamin Andrews, best know as lead guitarist for the band Con Brio. Ben's upcoming debut solo EP "You're Doing Great" is filled with lushly orchestrated songs featuring his own tasty guitar work alongside other talented local musicians.

#220 feat Howlin Rain

MJ Call — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, guest artist Ethan Miller of quintessential Northern California rock band Howlin Rain chats and dives deep into the band's epic 3 LP archival project "LOST AT SEA: Rarities, Outtakes and Tales from the Deep," 15 tracks of stellar 70's influenced rock revived and renewed from the cutting room floor. Plus 2 hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#219 feat Chuck Prophet

MJ Call — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, legendary San Francisco artist Chuck Prophet talks about the three C's: COVID, Cancer and Cumbia, while we dive deep into his new LP "Wake the Dead" featuring Salinas Cumbia band Qiensave. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#218 feat Animal Prince

MJ Call — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond, including this episode's guest artist spotlight on Animal Prince - an emerging project from Oakland-based duo Fae Nageon de Lestang and Grant McLeod, creatively combining synths and electronics with violins and percussion resulting in a vintage 60's/70's pop sound with a modern twist.

#217 feat Margot James

MJ Call — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, meet emerging Oakland singer/songwriter Margot James....who burst out of the gate fully formed with a brilliant debut LP showing both sonic and lyrical maturity and creativity. We chat and dive deep into the new album, "Talker." Plus two full hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#216 feat Sad Eyed Beatniks

MJ Call — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, guest artist Kevin Linn of San Francisco chats it up about his project Sad Eyed Beatniks, dives deep into his new lo-fi neo-psych LP "Ten Brocades," and talks about Paisley Shirt Records, the cassette label he created for local "fog pop" artists like himself. Plus two hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#215 feat Tom Relling

MJ Call — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond including a chat and deep sonic dive with guest artist, long-time Bay area musician Tom Relling, who's upcoming new LP "Long Time Later" is the stellar, no-skip, guitar-driven rock and roll album we've been waiting for!

#214 feat Kelley Stoltz

MJ Call — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Flying into fall with a banger of a new episode featuring a guest artist spotlight on San Francisco psych-rock legend Kelley Stoltz, diving deep and chatting it up about his new LP "La Fleur," a creative flowering that he credits to a new family member, and his new role in the local music scene. Plus two full hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#213 - Bay Area Artist Extravaganza

MJ Call — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

A special end-of-August episode featuring ALL Bay area artists who released new music this summer. Plus two encore guest artist spotlights highlighting two terrific new summer LPs drops: San Francisco collection Mild Universe's "Everything Must Change" and Oakland's Yea-Ming and the Rumors album "I Can't Have It All."

#212 Country-ish

MJ Call — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

This special Country-ish episode features encore guest artist spotlights on Bay area honky tonkin', toe-tappin,' cryin'-in-your-beer bands COUNTRY RISQUE and NOELLE AND THE DESERTERS. Plus, tons of fresh new country-adjacent tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#211 feat Mild Universe

MJ Call — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The perfect summer LP has just arrived! Bay area dance-adelic band MILD UNIVERSE has just released its long-awaited debut LP, "Everything Must Change," and it's a bop! Guest artists, saxophone player Karina Alterman and drummer Sam Jones chat about the LP, growing up in San Francisco, and re-energizing the SF music scene post-pandemic. Plus 2 hours of brand new tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#210 feat Noelle and The Deserters

MJ Call — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, we lean into the many sub-genres of today's country music....with a spotlight on guest artist, Bay area-based Noelle and the Deserters and a chat and deep dive into her fantastic debut LP "High Desert Daydream".....a sonic journey from the mesas of Northern New Mexico to the Golden Hills of California. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#209 feat Sour Widows

MJ Call — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:00:41 +0000

On this episode, return guest artists Sour Widows from Oakland chat and dive into their incredibly deep and meaningful debut LP "Revival of a Friend," an album that took the long-time friends/band 7 years to release - a time period that was particularly tumultuous as they suffered great losses and dealt with grief, and growth. Plus two hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#208 feat Yea-Ming and the Rumours

MJ Call — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode, the local spotlight is on Yea-Ming Chen of Yea-Ming and the Rumours, the alt-indie band out of Oakland whose new LP "I Can't Have It All" is a sonic journey into self-acceptance. Plus, two hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#207 feat Slow Coast

MJ Call — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Two hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond, plus today's local guest artist spotlight on San Francisco's Slow Coast, the indie/NorCal beach pop project of Matt Lawton. Hear our great chat and dive deep into his latest LP "Depths Like These" during the show's second, hyperlocal hour.

#206 feat Little Oil

MJ Call — Sun, 19 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Two full hours of eclectic fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond, including a guest artist spotlight on Richmond, California based guitarist/songwriter Victor Mitrani, aka LITTLE OIL. His new LP "Twelve Songs" is a genre-fluid indie delight punctuated by Django-esque guitar rifts and layering. Hear our chat and dive deep into the LP.

#205 feat Perhapsy

MJ Call — Sun, 05 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, guest artist Derek Barber, aka PERHAPSY, has a conversation about the creative process and choosing art as a path, as we dive deep into his new shoegaze-adjacent indie LO "The Lost Paintings of Kathar." Plus 2 full hours of brand new music from the Bay and beyond.

#204 Best of West of Twin Peaks Radio

MJ Call — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:17:18 +0000

In this special Best of West of Twin Peaks Radio, we revisit four guest artist segments from this year, spotlighting four top LP's of 2024: The Helltones' "Medusa," King Dream's "Glory Daze V," Bad Tiger's "Bliss" and Wolf Jett's "Time Will Finally Come."

#203 - Sami Freeman & Mia Pixley

MJ Call — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

On this atmospherically chill episode of West of Twin Peaks Radio, Sami Freeman and Mia Pixley - two Bay area composer/musicians - chat and dive deep into their two individual projects which are turning into a collaborative live art experience they are calling "Sea-Space." Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#202 feat Country Risque

MJ Call — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, meet "America's riskiest queer country band," Country Risque out of San Francisco. Their debut LP "Doe-eyed Loverboys and Saints" is a honky-tonkin', toe stompin', cryin' in your beer banger-and-ballad wonder. Hear our chat about the expanding genre of country, and dive deep into the new LP. Plus two full hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#201 feat Wolf Jett

MJ Call — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, returning guest artist Chris Jones of the Santa Cruz cosmic mountain band WOLF JETT chats and dives deep into "Time Will Finally Come," the group's new LP exploring the collective California traumas of climate change, COVID and culturally-divisive politics -- all while rocking and jamming! Plus two hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#200 feat Jim Greer

MJ Call — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

On this 200th episode of West of Twin Peaks Radio, Bay area master collaborator, producer, and artist Jim Greer is guest artist, chatting and diving deep into two albums - both projects of the heart -that he released in February: a solo effort called "You Are the Art," and an album of his mother's folk music from the early 50-s and 60's. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#199 - Bad Tiger

MJ Call — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, San Francisco's Yasi Lowy and her band, BAD TIGER are guest artists, diving deep and chatting about their sophomore LP "Bliss," an indie delight of an album with a lyrical thread about growth, relationships, and developing a band culture. Plus, 2 hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#198 - The Helltones

MJ Call — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode, a chat and deep dive with Darwin Siegaldoud, founder and frontman of the Oakland band The Helltones. Their latest LP "Medusa" is a doo-wop retro rocker filled with songs of love, jealousy, darkness and drug addiction. A top album released late in 2023. Plus two hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#197 feat King Dream

MJ Call — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, West Marin-by-way-of-Oakland artist Jeremy Lyon, aka KING DREAM, joins me as guest artist to dive deep into his new RnB tinged cosmic rock LP "Glory Daze V," and chat about the fluidity of the Bay area music scene and the beauty and curse of being an independent artist. Plus 2 hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#196 - Best of the Bay 2023

MJ Call — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

This special Best of the Bay 2023 episode is a full 2 hours of local music released this past year that deserves your attention and recognition! In no particular order - 22 songs by Bay area artists and bands, many of whom were guests on West of Twin Peaks Radio this year.

#195 feat Skyway Man

MJ Call — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, take a trip to outer and inner space with Oakland's James Wallace, aka Skyway Man. His new album "Flight of the Long Distance Healer" is a lovely, psych and 70's Brit pop spin. Hear our great convo and dive deep into the album. Plus two hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#194 feat The Last Gray Wolf

MJ Call — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, meet breaking indie/alt country rock artist The Last Gray Wolf, aka San Francisco's Conor Gleeson. His amazing debut album, "Sharktooth," was born after endless COVID hours of guitar work, songwriting, and Grateful Dead immersion. An incredible must-listen first effort! Plus 2 hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#193 feat Jeff Kolhede

MJ Call — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, Oakland uber-producer/engineer/master collaborator Jeff Kolhede steps out from behind the boards and talks about his solo debut LP "Dismantle," a refreshingly romantic 70's alt-folk vibe LP with contemporary brushes of beautiful sonics. Plus a full two hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#192 feat Rachel Garlin

MJ Call — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, San Francisco's Rachel Garlin dives deep into her latest LP "The Ballad of Madelyn and Therese" and talks about its theme of gay repression in the 1940's and its metaphorical relevance to our societal "repression" during COVID. Plus, 2 hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#191 - Everyone is Dirty

MJ Call — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, guest artists Sivan Lioncub and Chris Daddio, founders of the Oakland art rock/baroque pop project Everyone is Dirty, chat about their latest LP "Caramels for Grandpa," a sonic rock symphony that started as a tribute to Sivan's Holocaust surviving Grandfather, but turned into a trippy meditation on surviving near-death medical experiences suffered by both artists. Plus, two hours of brand new music from the Bay and beyond.

#189 feat The Seshen

MJ Call — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, vocalist/lyricist Lalin St. Juste and bassist/producer Aki Ehara of the East bay band The Seshen chat and dive deep into the group's new LP "Nowhere," a concept album that chronicles the dissolution of the duo's romantic relationship, and it's evolution into a creative partnership. Plus 2 hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#189 feat Indianna Hale

MJ Call — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode, meet the wonderful Indianna Hale, a San Francisco singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist that mixes Spaghetti Western/Twin Peaks sonics with fuzzy guitars and vocals/lyrics that sound like if Lana Del Rey came from West Marin instead of West Hollywood. We chat and dive into her new LP "Yesterday's Glitter." Plus two hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond including a preview of the upcoming Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in Golden Gate Park.

#188 feat James Beastly

MJ Call — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode, San Francisco artist James Beastly swaps stories about surviving as a musician for the past 20+ years in San Francisco, as he celebrates the release of his second solo LP "Junk Values," a post-punk/indie examination of the the absurdity and beauty of life in chaotic times. Plus two hours of brand new music from the Bay and beyond.

#187 - Best of with Madeline, Maya, Marika & Zelma

MJ Call — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In this Best of West of Twin Peaks Radio, interviews with four recent guest artists who dropped four of the best albums this summer. Oakland's Madeline Kenney, Berkeley's Maya Elisa, LA-by-way-of-the-Bay Zelma Stone and San Francisco's Marika Christine.

#186 feat The Breathing Room

MJ Call — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 06:25:10 +0000

On this episode, meet San Francisco jazz/pop fusion, chill wave 4-piece group The Breathing Room...a band that met seven years ago at Community College and has been living together and making music ever since. Hear our chat and deep dive into their debut self-titled LP. Plus, two hours of fresh new music from the Bay and beyond.

#185 - feat Madeline Kenney & Zelma Stone

MJ Call — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

On this episode, a special guest artist double header, featuring Oakland's Madeline Kenney with a very revealing conversation about a life-altering break-up while diving deep into her new LP "A New Reality Mind," and LA-by-way-of-the-Bay artist Zelma Stone who discusses dancing through grief and life in her new EP "A Dance." Plus tons of fresh new music from the Bay and beyond.

#184 feat Broken Compass Bluegrass

MJ Call — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 13:25:01 +0000

On this episode - introducing Broken Compass Bluegrass, an extremely talented young band out of the Sierra Foothills that's lighting a fire in the California bluegrass scene. Meet the four musicians and dive deep into their astonishing debut LP, "Fools Gold." Plus two hours of bluegrass and bluegrass-adjacent new music from the Bay and beyond.

#183 feat Maya Elise and The Good Dream

MJ Call — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000

On this episode, Berkeley's Maya Elise (and The Good Dream) joins me with an extremely thoughtful conversation about her evolution from folk to mixed genre-indie, reading a room from a performing artist's perspective, and how her sound has evolved on the band's new LP "Everything We Watered." Plus, new music from SF acid-psych band The Spiral Electric, a mini-chat with Ellie Stokes about the new Grooblen LP, and tons more fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#182 feat Marika Christine

MJ Call — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

On this episode meet San Francisco's Marika Christine, a musician that's part of a youth art and music explosion that's re-energizing the City's cultural scene. We chat about that and dive deep into her new debut solo LP, "Soft Like an Apricot." Plus two hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#181 - Best of West of....

MJ Call — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 07:05:35 +0000

In this Best of West of Twin Peaks Radio episode....interview with four recent Bay area guest artists talking and diving deep into their new LPs....including....

Marin County's Go By Ocean: "Can I Communicate With the Unknown"

Oakland's Cardboard People: "Cardboard People"

Oakland's Asha Wells: "Water Words"

Sacramento-based Rituals of Mine: "Hype Nostalgia"

#180 feat Go By Ocean

MJ Call — Sun, 21 May 2023 11:59:56 +0000

On this episode, Marin County artist Ryan McCaffrey of the project Go By Ocean dives deep into his wonderful new LP “Can I Communicate with the Unknown?" and chit chats about the beauty of living in the North Bay, love, life, addiction and artistry. Plus two full hours of brand new music from the Bay and beyond.

#179 feat Michael James Tapscott

MJ Call — Sun, 07 May 2023 04:03:47 +0000

On this episode, a local focus on the traditional yet declining style of storytelling song writing. Guest Artist, Oakland's Michael James Tapscott chats and dives deep into his newly released LP "The Beasts Of History." Plus two hours of fresh genre-hybrid tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#178 feat Adam Spry

MJ Call — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:41:39 +0000

On this episode, guest artist, San Francisco guitarist/singer/songwriter Adam Spry, joins me for a deep sonic dive and chat about his new solo LP "Slightly Off Kilter," an 11-track indie-rock album "inspired" by his long-time struggle with depression, and about finding a light at the end of the tunnel through therapy. Plus, two hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#177 feat Terra Lopez of Rituals of Mine

MJ Call — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000

On this episode, guest artist Terra Lopez of the Sacramento-based project Rituals of Mine returns to the show to have a wide ranging conversation about mental health, the artistic community, and how musicians ought to have a union to represent their rights! Plus Terra talks about her latest LP "Hype Nostalgia" and how she's finally getting to tour it following the pandemic. PLUS two full hours of brand new genre-blurring music from the Bay and beyond.

#176 feat Asha Wells

MJ Call — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000

On this episode, emerging Oakland alt-folk singer/songwriter Asha Wells is guest artist on the eve of the release of her fantastic debut LP "Water Words." Plus, tons of new music from the Bay and beyond with a focus on songwriters and the beauty of letting albums "breathe."

#175 Best of West of

MJ Call — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 05:28:35 +0000

This special Best of West of Twin Peaks Radio features four recent guest artists chatting and diving deep intro their new LPs. West Marin singer/songwriter Kelly McFarling talks about her vibey new LP "Bed of a River." San Francisco duo Step Children chat about their post-apocalytic dance banger "Gnar Noir." East Bay couple Hannah Skelton and Chris Niles explore into their internationally-acclaimed new album "Shapes & Colors." And San Francisco's Maria Donjacour of Medscool has a conversation about her emotionally revealing debut LP "RAW."

#174 feat Cardboard People

MJ Call — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

On this episode, meet Cardboard People....the new East Bay project from vocalist/songwriter/musician/activist Yunoka Berry, and Bay area super producer and musician Jim Greer. Together, they've created a genre-less banger of a debut LP of electro-funk-rock-dance-punk. Dive deep and hear a great convo. Plus two hours of fresh genre-evasive music from the Bay and beyond.

#173 feat Medscool

MJ Call — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

On this episode, guest artist - San Francisco singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Maria Donjacour - joins me for a chat and deep dive into her new solo project, Medscool - which just released an emotionally revealing, sonically sick debut LP "RAW," about finding and loving yourself. PLUS a two hour mix of brand new music from the Bay and beyond.

#172 feat Caravan 222

MJ Call — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000

On this episode, rowdy pouty 6-piece cosmic cowboys Caravan 222 are guest artists as they celebrate the release of their EP "Country Bangers." One of the band's founding members, Kyle DeMartini joins MJ for a chat about moving the band from SF to LA, and all the projects they are working on this year. Plus 2 hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond, leanin' a lil bit country.

#171 feat abracadabra

MJ Call — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 14:41:24 +0000

On this episode, Chris Niles and Hannah Skeleton, the founders of the groovy, edgy eclectic pop band abracadabra, join me from their Oakland home to chat about their brand new LP "shapes & colors" out on January 20th. We get a sneak preview of the album. Plus two hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#170 feat Step Children

MJ Call — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 14:20:41 +0000

On this episode, Derek Shaw and Daniel Owens of emerging San Francisco duo project STEP CHILDREN join MJ for a chat and deep dive into their 80's & 90's influenced banger album "Gnar Noir," a post-apocalyptic concept LP you can REALLY dance to. Plus an eclectic two hour mix of brand new music to launch the New Year.

#169 feat Moon Daze

MJ Call — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 14:59:09 +0000

On this episode, featured guest artist Florie Maschmeyer, front woman and founder of San Francisco dream pop/psych band Moon Daze, chats and dives deep into the group's debut LP, "Back to Earth." Plus a two hour mix of brand new music from the Bay and beyond, including a rare holiday nugget from the 1965 San Francisco recording session of Vince Guaraldi's Charlie Brown's Christmas!

#168 feat Kelly McFarling

MJ Call — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 15:05:09 +0000

Blissful Bolinas singer/songwriter Kelly McFarling is back with a beautiful new LP "Bed of a River," a soothing sonic trip recalling those days not so long ago when time slowed down and we ventured outdoors to find answers and solace. Kelly is guest artist in the second hyperlocal hour with a chat and deep dive into the LP. PLUS a full first hour of brand new tunes spanning genres and the globe.

#167 feat Luke Sweeney

MJ Call — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 13:16:21 +0000

On this episode, a chat with San Francisco indie artist Luke Sweeney about his new LP "Rishi," a sonic, spiritual journey through India following the passing of his baby daughter. Not a depressing record by any means....a joyful tribute filled with unexpected sounds and emotions. PLUS two hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#166 feat Credit Electric

MJ Call — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:05:32 +0000

On this episode, we dive into the new LP "out of love in the face of a shadow" by East Bay band Credit Electric, and have a revealing chat with multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Ryan about the isolation in which he wrote and began recording this deeply personal album. Plus a two hour eclectic mix of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#165 feat Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise

MJ Call — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:42:37 +0000

On this episode, guest artist and indie band veteran Tom Conneely talks about why an ill-fated trip to LA spent in lockdown led him to step out and start fronting his own band, Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise. We chat about that while spinning through the band's debut LP, "Cappuccino Springs." PLUS 2 hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#164 feat Anna May

MJ Call — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:09:29 +0000

Evocative singer/songwriter Anna May is featured guest artist this episode. We chat about heavy stuff like self-knowledge and songwriting -- interspersed with her evocative music and the tale of a black bear encounter that both scared and inspired her. Plus 2 hours of eclectic fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#163 feat Nyles Lannon & NYTE SKYE

MJ Call — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:51:58 +0000

Long-time Bay area guitarist and lyricist Nyles Lannon is featured guest artist, as he talks about the new project he's started with his teenage son Skye on the drums, called Nyte Skye. They're releasing their debut LP this month. Plus we preview this coming Sunday's grassroots community event San Rafael Porchfest, featuring dozens of local artists and bands playing for free around the city's Gerstle Park neighborhood. And of course, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#162 feat Mark Montgomery French

MJ Call — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 13:43:23 +0000

On this episode, the hottest sounds of the Summer of '22. Plus a great conversation with guest artist, San Francisco composer and music historian MARK MONTGOMERY FRENCH, who dives deep into the suppression and erasure of African American musicians in his lecture series and podcast, "All Your Favorite Music is (Probably) Black."

#161 feat Rainbow City Park

MJ Call — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:22:31 +0000

On this episode, meet RAINBOW CITY PARK, a NorCal band of six musicians who'd never met a year ago -- but have since recorded singles, played a dozen gigs and even booked a festival supporting indie darling Japanese Breakfast. Find out how they did it -- and dive into their music. PLUS a two hour eclectic mix of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#160 feat Healing Potpourri

MJ Call — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 18:07:45 +0000

On this episode, Oakland's Simi Sohota, joins me for a revealing convo and deep dive into his new LP "Paradise," a sonically sunny/lyrically deep album with a Beach Boys/Burt Bacharach façade, underneath which is an exploration of the emotional damage the past two years has wrecked. PLUS a 2 hour eclectic mix of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#159 feat Mickey Darius

MJ Call — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 18:14:48 +0000

On this episode meet Bay area legend Mickey Darius, owner/founder of Broken Clover Records and The Ivy Booking Agency, as well as General Manager of The Lost Church's new San Francisco music venue. He gives us a peak behind the scenes of the local music biz as it struggles through COVID, while we listen to new and unreleased music from his stable of worldwide artists. PLUS 2 full hours of brand new tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#158 feat Frankie Boots

MJ Call — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:20:39 +0000

Kick back and enjoy this alt-Americana leaning episode featuring homegrown Sonoma County artist Frankie Boots...with a chat and deep dive into his new NorCal/New Orleans blended LP "Free Range Songs." PLUS two hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#157 feat Deep Talk

MJ Call — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:25:08 +0000

On this episode, meet bi-city duo Deep Talk -- the project of San Francisco's Christina Li and Portland's Jordan Maslov. We chat about how a group formed during the pandemic makes the transition from remote-only song creation, to performing together in-real-life on live stages. And we take a deep sonic dive into their music. PLUS an eclectic two hour mix of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#156 feat Secret Emchy Society

MJ Call — Fri, 06 May 2022 19:48:39 +0000

On this episode meet queer country queen Cindy Emch of SECRET EMCHY SOCIETY as she prepares to release her new LP "Gold Country/Country Gold." We talk about the new faces of 21st Century Country music, touring in unfriendly regions, and why as a young gay woman she embraced Country music. PLUS a full two hours of brand new tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#155 feat Lupa Rosa

MJ Call — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:01:11 +0000

On this episode, meet LUPA ROSA, the pandemic project of three long-time Bay area artists Neil Rodenmeyer, Julie Zielinski and Nyles Lannon who re-connected during lockdown to make magical music together. We have a great convo and dive deep into music, including unreleased tracks off their forthcoming debut LP. PLUS a two hour eclectic mix of new tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#154 feat Cave Clove

MJ Call — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 19:49:34 +0000

On this episode we celebrate the release of the new LP "The Muscle and the Meaning" from the Oakland band CAVE CLOVE. Founder and front woman Katie Colver is guest artist with a convo about recovery and a deep dive into the album. PLUS two hours of terrific new music from the Bay and beyond.

#153 feat Papercuts

MJ Call — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 20:04:35 +0000

Two hours of eclectic new music with a spotlight on Bay area cross-psych projects. PLUS a guest artist segment featuring local musician/producer Jason Quever - aka PAPERCUTS - with a chat and deep dive into his new LP "Past Life Regression."

#152 feat Michael Michael Motorcycle

MJ Call — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:10:34 +0000

On this episode take a spin to "Fantasy Fest 2036" with Bay area rockers MICHAEL MICHAEL MOTORCYCLE. I chat with founder/frontman Michael Pannone about all things music and dive deep into their brand new Fantasy Fest LP. PLUS a two hour eclectic mix of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#151 feat Grooblen

MJ Call — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 20:46:38 +0000

On this episode meet whirlwind cabaret dream pop/punk artist Grooblen, aka Ellie Stokes. This San Francisco artist just released a new LP "One of Four," and also created and runs her own non-profit BIG LEAP COLLECTIVE which promotes and provides stages for new and young breaking artists in the Bay area. Hear her story and music. PLUS two full hours of eclectic new tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#150 feat Bad Tiger

MJ Call — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 19:20:47 +0000

120 minutes of awesome new music, topped off by a chat and deep dive with my guest artist of the week, emerging indie pop singer/songwriter Yasi Lowy of San Francisco -- aka BAD TIGER. Yasi is an emerging artist who's not embarrassed to admit that she wants her introspective indie music to be more "danceable," and we have a great convo about how "pop" music bridges the gap between genres and people. We also dive deep into her new EP "Sanctuary." PLUS tons of incredible new music from artists like HAIM, Nilufer Yanya, Channel Tres, The Beths, Say She She, Mallrat and Hurray for the Riff Raff.

#149 feat Back Porchestra

MJ Call — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:05:01 +0000

My guest artist this episode is BACK PORCHESTRA, a group of touring musicians who banded together during lockdown to create music together as therapy for themselves, and music fans in the Bay area. We chat with founder Tim Eschliman and dive deep into the band's debut LP "Voices in My Head (Genre Whiplash)." PLUS a two-hour eclectic mix of music from the Bay and beyond, keeping with the theme "genre whiplash."

#148 feat. Artemisia

MJ Call — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 22:07:38 +0000

On this episode, the empowered East Bay trio Artemisia are guest artists. We dive deep into their ephemeral debut EP and chat about bonding together in harmony, and getting women's voices heard in the male-dominated music industry. PLUS two hours of brand new music from the Bay and beyond.

#147 feat Mikayla McVey

MJ Call — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:26:07 +0000

In this episode, Oakland cosmic country singer/songwriter Mikayla McVey joins MJ as guest artist as she releases her fantastic new LP "Time Turns Everything," with a revealing convo and deep dive into the album. Plus tons of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.

#146 feat The Mother Hips

MJ Call — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:56:25 +0000

Featured guest artist Greg Loiacono, co-founder of legendary Bay area band The Mother Hips, talks about the band's 30th anniversary celebration, AND the release of the group's critically acclaimed new LP "The Glowing Lantern." We dive deep into the album and have a great convo. PLUS a two hour eclectic mix of fresh new tunes from the Bay and beyond. This show rocks!

#145 feat. ZOLA

MJ Call — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 15:28:55 +0000

On this episode, emerging San Francisco singer/songwriter ZOLA is my guest artist, as we dive deep and chat about her terrific new EP “The Kid” -- a break-up album about a label rather than a lover. It's a great cautionary tale and rising from the ashes conversation. And better yet, its fabulous music. PLUS two hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#144 feat. Jimmy Kraft

MJ Call — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 14:17:13 +0000

We jazz it up on this pre-holiday episode of WOTP Radio, with a chat with San Francisco jazz vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger Jimmy Kraft, who is celebrating the release of his new EP "Lilacs." Plus a full two hours of brand new music from the Bay and beyond, some (but not all) of it holiday-themed.

#143 feat. T SISTERS

MJ Call — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 22:31:10 +0000

On this episode I'm joined by Rachel, Chloe and Erika Tietjen....aka the T SISTERS, who are releasing singles for an upcoming LP called "Big Girl Pants." We chat about how they are balancing babies and the band, female empowerment, and how a pre-pandemic experience abroad as sonic ambassadors working with young girls and women, has impacted their music and their mindsets. PLUS a full 2-hours of brand new music from the Bay and beyond.

#142 featuring Geographer

MJ Call — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:46:22 +0000

On this episode - a full two hours of brand new music INCLUDING a chat and deep dive with SF-to-LA indie artist GEOGRAPHER, aka Mike Deni, celebrating the release of his new LP "Down and Out in the Garden of Earthly Delights." PLUS tons of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#141 featuring HENRY CHADWICK

MJ Call — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:25:11 +0000

On this episode, Santa Cruz singer/songwriter/producer Henry Chadwick chats about the release of his brand new LP “We All Start Again.” We talk pandemic productivity, the noise of 2019, The Beatles, his all-time favorite albums and why the LP is NOT a lost art. Plus we dive deep into his new music. AND of course, brand new Bay area tunes from artists like GEOGRAPHER, THAO & THE GET DOWN STAY DOWN, BOBCAT ROB, HOWLIN RAIN, MITCH ROCKET, THE REDS, PINKS & PURPLES, NINA DURANGO, SETH LAEL and J SIAM.

#140.5 - Ash Powell

MJ Call — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 21:27:55 +0000

On this episode we meet at the intersection of country, folk, Americana and indie....a place filled with numerous artists who have country in their soul, but have turned it into a next-gen sound all its own. Think Robert Plant & Alison Krause, Norah Jones, and classic artists like Bobbie Gentry and k.d. Lang. You'll also meet guest artist Ash Powell, who's upcoming debut EP "Bound for Nowhere" is a prime example. She plays a some live acoustic songs, chats and shares new music from the impending EP.

#140 - Getaway Dogs

MJ Call — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:35:12 +0000

On this final episode of WOTP Radio, Kai Killion of Santa Cruz collective GETAWAY DOGS is live in studio to perform some acoustic songs, and dive deep into the band's new music, and chat about where his bedroom bossanova/dream surf sound comes from. PLUS, Marc and Federico call in to chat about the reconstituted LOFI SATELLITES and drop a world radio premiere of their new single. AND of course tons of brand new music.

#139 - Dominique Gomez

MJ Call — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:35:05 +0000

On this episode, meet emerging Bay area singer/songwriter Dominique Gomez, who just released her debut EP "Seasons of the Heart." We chat about her influences (Carole King, Linda Ronstadt), her spirit princess (Jasmine) and how her music has matured with her. She'll play a live acoustic song and dive deep into her EP. Plus, Andrew St. James calls in to drop a new single, and tons of fresh new tunes from the Bay and beyond.

#138 - Return to Mono

MJ Call — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:34:59 +0000

On this episode, Andy and Jim of the Industrial pop band RETURN TO MONO are guest artists this week – with a live chat and a deep dive into their new LP “Blackbox” – a brilliant LP that straddles electropop and indie, and beautifully incapsulating our collective mood swings between despair and hope. Plus - KING DREAM, aka Jeremy Lyon - checks in to chat about a new Duets EP with Rainbow Girls’ Caitlin Gowdey, AND he’ll premiere his new song “Oberon." PLUS tons of brand new tunes from across the genre rainbow – many from local artists including MILD UNIVERSE, MAE POWELL, ZELMA STONE, KATZROAR, DOMINIQUE GOMEZ, ZOLA and more!

#137 - Maya Elise and The Good Dream

MJ Call — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:34:52 +0000

This episode features Oakland's MAYA ELISE AND THE GOOD DREAM live in-studio as guest artists. Their debut album as a fully realized band, “Songs from the Breakdown,” releases a week from today, and Maya along with vocalist Jordan dive deep into the new LP, play some acoustic tunes, and chat. PLUS local tunes, new releases & live show news from Bay area artists, and a full first hour of brand new tunes making up a tasty sonic slurpy for your summer listening pleasure.

#136 - Shadow Basket

MJ Call — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:34:43 +0000

On this episode meet SHADOW BASKET, a project out of Santa Cruz that is much more than a band....it's a collective of artists who are crossing disciplines and making music and art in an incredibly creative and powerful way. Project co-authors Kyle Lutz and Jacey LaManna are live to dive deep into the music and talk about their upcoming debut LP. PLUS a hyper-local second hour of Bay area music, and a full first hour of brand new tunes. Keyword: COLLABORATIONS!

#135 - Mia Pixley & Flora Flora

MJ Call — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:34:34 +0000

On this episode - an embarrassment of local musical riches with TWO guest artist segments. In the first hour, Oakland baroque/pop cellist, singer/songwriter, composer Mia Pixley is live to talk about her debut full-length album "Margaret in the Wild." And in the second hour, Bay area jazz/indie quartet Flora Flora is live to discuss their debut EP "Canopy." PLUS tons of brand new music from the Bay and beyond.

#134 - Justin Ouellet

MJ Call — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:34:26 +0000

On this episode, Bay area violinist and composer Justin Ouellet is live sharing some brand new unreleased music -telling the story of the challenge and complexity of recording multiple musicians remotely (most of them tucked away in their bedroom closets) and mixing dozens and dozens of tracks to create beautifully produced jazz originals. PLUS a hyper-local segment featuring fresh tunes from Bay area bands and artists. And a full first hour of new music leaning on the jazzier side of the spectrum.

#133 - Katzroar

MJ Call — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:34:15 +0000

On this episode, my guest artists, emerging Oakland band KATZROAR, cast a sonic spell with sensual, dreamy, nostalgic psych vibez and grooooovy guitar licks. Katy and Rory are live in-studio chatting about their forthcoming debut album, playing a live mini-set of unreleased music and diving into their debut singles. PLUS Deep Talk's Christina and Jordan call to talk about a live show tomorrow in San Francisco. AND a full first hour of music leaning into the many artists from many genres who are folding psych into their songs. This is a mood you won’t want to miss!

#132 - Caitlin Cobb-Vialet

MJ Call — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:34:00 +0000

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 fresh new music from artists like Spaceface, King Giz, Wet Leg, Mindchatter, Rostam, and Mdou Moctar.

#131 - Katie Knipp

MJ Call — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:33:51 +0000

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.

#130 - Hectorine

MJ Call — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:33:38 +0000

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.

#129 - Sandy's

MJ Call — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:33:25 +0000

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 Juneteenth.

#128 - Waterstrider

MJ Call — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:20:27 +0000

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 BE HELD LIVE at Stern Grove on Sundays throughout the summer, with some changes. And of course, tons of great new tunes that fit the moment.