KGNU Music

24/7 Music from KGNU Radio in Boulder + Denver.

KGNU Music is a general podcast hosted by KGNU Music, with 500 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

KGNU Music hosts KGNU Music, a general show with 500 episodes published.

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  Interview: Macheté Mouth

  Aug 14, 202621 min

  Denver artist Jenèe Donelson of Macheté Mouth joins KGNU’s Bruce Trujillo to discuss the band’s forthcoming album, Grimoire. Donelson describes the record as a collection of spells exploring ancestry, survival, transformation, and resistance. She talks about the evolution of the songs “Solomon” and “Abacus,” the making of the “Solomon” music video, and her approach to combining music with visual art and filmmaking. Donelson also reflects on Macheté Mouth’s deep connections to Denver’s creative community and shares a preview of the band’s upcoming vinyl release and album celebration (Air Date 8/13/26).

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  Interview: Albert Castiglia

  Aug 14, 202612 min

  Blues Music Award winner and Billboard chart-topping artist Albert Castiglia joins KGNU’s Shawna Sprowls to talk about his new album, Grits & Glory, recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London. Castiglia discusses the inspiration behind the album, his longtime connection to blues music, and the experience of recording in the same studio where The Beatles and Pink Floyd made some of their most iconic records. He also reflects on the themes of his song “In My America,” his busy touring schedule, and his appreciation for Denver’s music scene. (Air Date 8/13/26).

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  Studio Session: Josaleigh Pollett

  Aug 14, 202614 min

  Salt Lake City artist Josaleigh Pollett joins KGNU’s Afternoon Sound Alternative with Jessica Numbers for an intimate in-studio session featuring three songs from their new album, If I Let It Quiet. Recorded between Pollett’s home studio in Salt Lake City and Japan with longtime collaborator Jordan Watko (Crowd Shy), the album explores a deeply personal and atmospheric sound. In this session, Pollett performs “Cherry,” “The Witness,” and “Bed of Quiet,” ahead of their August 14 performance at D3 Arts Center in Southwest Denver. (Air Date 8/12/26).

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  Studio Session: Dan Hochman & Madeleine Leigh

  Aug 12, 202630 min

  Dan Hochman and Madeleine Leigh join KGNU’s Morning Sound Alternative for a live session ahead of their 8/14 show at E-Town. Hochman shares music from his forthcoming album, Constellations, a deeply personal collection shaped by time spent writing in Boulder, Austin, Toronto, and New York. Leigh performs songs from her 2024 solo album, As It Is* including “Just Fine” and “Wild Geese.” The two also discuss their creative collaboration, songwriting, recording, and the community behind their music. The session closes with Hochman performing the new song “Can’t Stay Long.” (Air Date 8/11/26).

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  Studio Session: Rebecca Frazier

  Aug 3, 202634 min

  Rebecca Frazier joins KGNU for a live studio session ahead of the Rebecca Frazier Band’s performance at the Gold Hill Inn. Frazier reflects on her musical roots, from hearing the Grateful Dead as a child to discovering bluegrass and developing a style that blends tradition, improvisation, and the spirit of collaboration. In conversation with host Neil Smart, Frazier shares stories about her early Colorado music days with Hit N’ Run, her journey to Nashville, and the musicians joining her for this special performance. She also discusses Jerry Garcia’s influence on American music and the inspiration behind songs including “Bird Song” and “High Country Road Trip.” (Air Date 8/1/26).

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