Sonic Smörgåsbord

Interview with the band, Sit Pretty, from Portland, Oregon. Playing songs from their new album, and playing THEIR playlist put together by all four band members. Crank it!

Interview with Jonny Manak, former pro skateboarder, owner of Manak Skates, and leader of Jonny Manak and the Depressives. Songs from his new EP, Surf Rock, as well as songs from Jonny's playlist. So much good stuff. Crank it!

Each week, the show zeroes in on a different musical subgenre and theme, from the obscure to the less obscure, offering listeners an immersive experience through curated playlists, info nuggets, and occasional artist interviews. Hosted by…

Each week, the show zeroes in on a different musical subgenre and theme, from the obscure to the less obscure, offering listeners an immersive experience through curated playlists, info nuggets, and occasional artist interviews. Hosted by…

Interview with alt rock/shoegaze/post punk band, Sit Pretty, from Portland, Oregon. This is their playlist featuring songs selected by all of the band members.

Garage Rock, Garage Punk, Garage-Adjacent

Positive songs all over the musical map celebrating picking yourself back and getting back to it. Music helps the healing process!

Another Sonic Smorgasbord playlist celebrating artists KPCR has featured in our Ticket Giveaways. Discover your new favorite band! Re-discover an old favorite! Expand your musical horizons! And do it for FREE courtesy of KPCR Pirate Cat Radio! Go to KPCR.org/giveaways for your chance to win!

Interview and music with Tim Csabanyi, co-owner of Slingshot Pinball in San Jose. This is his playlist which also features three songs he created using AI.

DJ Not So Jazzy Jeff's Tribute to America and our 250th birthday. Some songs celebrating America, and some songs pointing out our "areas of opportunity"

The good Doktor takes over for DJ Not So Jazzy Jeff, serving up a diverse afternoon delight of tasty aural delicacies!Music all over the Sonic Smorgasbord map - just like I would put together myself! Crank it!

Juneteenth. June 19, 2026. Punk, reggae, ska, funk, soul, metal, rock, thrash, country, equality

Selection of bands who played shows we gave away tickets for in April, May, and early June.

School's out and Summer has begun!

Songs by bands that played the all ages live music venue behind Los Gatos High School in the late 90's early 00's.

Interview with Ross Hanson, co-owner of Oak and Rye. And playing music from his playlist!

Ben Carter's 90's Portland Underground Music playlist and interview

All about Australia! I've been listening to so much great Aussie music lately, I decided to dedicate a show to it.

Synthy stuff. Trip Hop, synth pop, bedroom pop, dream pop, psych rock, shoegaze, chillwave, space pop

Interview with, and live in-studio performance by Christina and Matt Eskew from The Hellflowers

New wave, dark wave, punk, psych

Power Pop, Pop Punk, and poppy Indie Rock and other catch guitar-driven Rock and Roll.

All about Christina!

Dark Country. Songs about addiction, murder, and similar dark subject matter. It's the GOOD kind of Country music!

Live Music Is Good For Your Health! Toady's show is a tribute to the partner venues that provide tickets for shows to give away on the station. We gave away, or will be giving away tickets for all of the artists played on today's Sonic Smorgasbord show. Thank You KPCR Ticket Giveaway Partners!

Songs about or relating to fucking war.

Old School SF and East Bay Punk Rock!

Friday The 13th! Music about superstition!

Interview with the man the myth! Plus, I asked Daniel to select some songs to play and discuss throughout the interview.

A tribute to KPCR Pirate Cat Radio

In memoriam show featuring artists who passed away in 2025

Musci from bands I saw live in 2025

Non-traditional holiday music! LOTS of Frozen Frequencies plugs

Unorthodox holiday music!

Non-traditional Holiday Music!

Black Friday!

All about artists from San Jose and the greater Silicon Valley KPCR coverage area!

Local Band Showcase! Celebrating bands and artists from the Santa Cruz area!

All about Portland! Yes, THAT Portland!

Halloween in Santa Carla!

All about Satan!

Ghostly music!

Vampire Music! Punk, Metal, Goth, Goofy Stuff

Bands with badass women

Country (The Real Deal Kind), Cowpunk, Alt Country, Country-Adjacent Stuff

Some Evil Stoner Rock to Kick off the Halloween Season!

Witch Music! Stoner Rock, Metal, Goth, and Some Goofy Stuff

Rowdy Rock and Roll with Hooks! Lots of Bay Area Bands featured.