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California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge
TheSoCalSound.org Session with Craig Finn. Recorded April 3, 2025
0:00 - intro
0:35 - Bethany
5:15 - Craig Finn interview with Mookie
4:14 - People Of Substance
17:38 - Interview seg 2
24:44 - Shamrock
Host: Marc "Mookie" Kaczor
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://craigfinn.net/
https://www.youtube.com/@steadycraig
Vocals/Guitar - Craig Finn
Sax/clarinet/synth - Nelson Devereaux
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May 12, 2025
The SoCal Sound Session with Nick Lowe live in studio. Recorded March 26, 2025
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Nick Lowe interview with Nic Harcourt
18:01 - Love Starvation
20:52 - Somebody Cares For Me
Host: Nic Harcourt
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://nicklowe.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@NickLoweTV
Tune into More Music In The Morning with Nic Harcourt and Jet, Weekday Mornings 7–10am PDT Also again at 6pm Monday–Friday for Nic at Six! Over the air at 88.5FM Southern California, and streaming at:
May 2, 2025
TheSoCalSound.org Session with Tunde Adebimpe live from in studio. Recorded March 26, 2025
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Tunde Adebimpe interview with Nic Harcourt
14:36 - Magnetic
17:13 - God Knows
21:04 - Somebody New
23:49 - Drop
Host: Nic Harcourt
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded: Tristan Dolce
https://www.subpop.com/artists/tunde_adebimpe
https://www.youtube.com/@Tunde.Adebimpe
Tune into More Music in the Morning with Nic Harcourt + Jet 7-10a, and round out the day with an extra hour of Nic Harcourt on Nic at Six. M-F 6-7p
April 24, 2025
Bilingual Sounds session, presented by The SoCal Sound, with The Altons live in studio. Recorded February 7, 2025
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - The Altons interview with Byron Gonzalez Seg 1
8:09 - Your Light
11:49 - Interview Seg 2
20:20 - Del Cielo Te Cuido
23:43 - Interview Seg 3
29:00 - Waiting
32:18 - Interview Seg 4
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.thealtons.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@thealtons
Tune into Bilingual Sounds, for thoughtful music radio programming celebrating Southern California’s diverse bilingual and culturally rich communities, as well as music from all over the world. Tune in over the air on 88.5 HD 3 Southern California, and streaming 24/7 at bilingualsounds.org
The SoCal Sound sessions & Bilingual Sounds sessions are brought to you by The SoCal Sound, CSUN & Saddleback College.
April 22, 2025
The SoCal Sound Session with Blondshell Recorded February 27, 2025
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Blondshell interview with Julie Slater
14:39 - T&A
18:22 - What’s Fair
22:23 - Two Times
Host: Julie Slater
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.blondshellmusic.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@Blondshell
Tune into Middays with Julie Slater, 10am-2pm PDT, over the air at 88.5FM Southern California, and streaming on the web and app (now CarPlay compatible)
and tune into Friday on a Friday with Julie Slater and Jason Friday, every Friday!
April 15, 2025
The SoCal Sound Session with Christian Lee Hutson live in studio. Recorded February 24, 2025
0:00 Intro
0:32 - Christian Lee Hutson Interview with Julie Slater
18:23 - Carousel Horses
23:02 - Flamingos
27:57 - After Hours
Host: Julie Slater
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://christianleehutson.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@thankyourfather
March 24, 2025
The SoCal Sound session with Margaret Cho Recorded February 26, 2025
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Margaret Cho interview with Nic Harcourt
10:54 - Stevie
14:02 - You Can Be You (feat. Garrison Starr)
16:49 - Lucky Gift
19:57 - Between The Bars (Elliot Smith cover)
Host: Nic Harcourt
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://margaretcho.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@margaretcho
Tune into More Music In The Morning with Nic Harcourt and Jet, Weekday Mornings 7-10am PDT, Also again at 6pm Monday-Friday for Nic at Six! Over the air at 88.5FM Southern California, and streaming on the web and app (now CarPlay compatible)
March 19, 2025
The SoCal Sound Session with Sasami live in studio. Recorded February 5, 2025
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - Sasami Interview with Julie Slater
10:24 - In Love With a Memory
14:27 - Interview segment 2
19:56 - Slugger
22:57 - Interview Segment 3
27:43 - Nothing But A Sad Face On
Host: Julie Slater
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://sasamiashworth.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@sasamiashworth
Tune into Middays with Julie Slater, 10am-2pm PDT, over the air at 88.5FM Southern California, and streaming on the web and app (now CarPlay compatible)
March 11, 2025
The SoCal Sound Session with David Gray live from The Sunset Marquis. Recorded March 12, 2025
Filmed and recorded at BAR 1200 inside The Sunset Marquis, West Hollywood, CA March 12, 2025
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - David Gray interview with Nic Harcourt seg 1
11:33 - After The Harvest
15:58 - interview seg 2
28:11 - Eyes Made Rain
31:53 - interview seg 3
36:53 - That Day Must Surely Come
Host: Nic Harcourt
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.davidgray.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@davidgray
Tune into More Music In The Morning with Nic Harcourt and Jet, Weekday Mornings 6-10am PDT, over the air at 88.5FM Southern California, and streaming on the web and app (now CarPlay compatible) at:
https://www.thesocalsound.org/
March 10, 2025
The SoCal Sound Session with Lo Moon live in-studio. Recorded January 23, 2025
0:00 - Interview with Matt Lowe from Lo Moon & Jet
15:45 - Borrowed Hills
22:47 - Waiting A Lifetime
27:32 - Water
Host: Jet
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.lomoonofficial.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@LoMoonMusic
Tune into Mornings with Nic Harcourt and Jet, Weekday Mornings 6-10am PDT, over the air at 88.5FM Southern California, and streaming on the web and app (now CarPlay compatible) at:
https://www.thesocalsound.org/
February 21, 2025
The SoCal Sound Session with Bitter:Sweet LIVE ON-AIR. Recorded January 22, 2025
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Baby Is Back
3:24 - Shana Halligan from Bitter:Sweet interview with Nic Harcourt
6:03 - Rosary
9:07 - Interview Seg 2
11:02 - Rise
14:34 - Interview Seg 3
15:16 - Dirty Laundry (Stipped)
Host: Nic Harcourt
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.bittersweetmusic.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@BitterSweetMusicOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/bittersweetmusicofficial
https://found.ee/BitterSweet-TourDates
https://found.ee/BitterSweet-Spotify
February 14, 2025
Sofía Valdés - Bilingual Sounds Session: Live Performance & Interview with Byron Gonzalez
Bilingual Sounds session, presented by The SoCal Sound, with Sofía Valdés live from Arroz & Fun - LA. Recorded December 12, 2024
0:00 - Sofía Valdés interview with Byron Gonzalez segment 1
9:36 - Barbed Wire
14:53 - How's That Working Out
17:46 - Interview Segment 2
26:26 - Tacones Por La Puerta
31:39 - Midnight Freak-Out
34:54 - Interview Segment 3
46:50 - Already Yours
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.sofiavaldes.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@sofiavaldes4831
Tune into Bilingual Sounds, for thoughtful music radio programming celebrating Southern California’s diverse bilingual and culturally rich communities, as well as music from all over the world. Tune in over the air on 88.5 HD 3 Southern California, and streaming 24/7 at bilingualsounds.org
February 6, 2025
The SoCal Sound Session with Franz Ferdinand live in studio at The Village Studios - Los Angeles. Recorded December 14, 2025
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - Franz Ferdinand Interview with Nic Harcourt Segment 1
1:40 - Bar Lonely
4:42 - Interview Segment 2
8:45 - Night Or Day
12:05 - Interview Segment 3
21:21- Audacious
24:40 - Interview Segment 4
Host: Nic Harcourt
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded: Alisse Lemac
Assisted By: Eddie Roberts
Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.franzferdinand.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@franz_ferdinand
January 10, 2025
The SoCal Sound Session with Amythyst Kiah live in studio. Recorded October 30, 2024
This SoCal Sound Session is sponsored by Whitmore Law; dedicated to supporting and assisting performers, songwriters, producers, composers, and all music professionals in every endeavor.
+1 (805) 341-0634 or
https://www.whitmore-law.com/
0:00 - Amythyst Kiah interview with Matt Pinfield
39:36 - I Will Not Go Down
43:07 - Empire Of Love
46:47 - Silk And Petals
Host: Matt Pinfield
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.amythystkiah.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@AmythystKiah
Tune into Afternoons with Matt Pinfield, weekdays 2-6pm PDT
December 30, 2024
The SoCal Sound Session with Imogen Clark live in studio. Recorded November 6, 2024
This SoCal Sound Session is sponsored by Whitmore Law; dedicated to supporting and assisting performers, songwriters, producers, composers, and all music professionals in every endeavor.
+1 (805) 341-0634 or
https://www.whitmore-law.com/
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - All Hard Feelings
5:03 - Imogen Clark Interview with Mookie - Segment 1
13:00 - Ruin My Life
16:56 - Interview Segment 2
22:55 - Sebastian
26:35 - The Art of Getting Through
Host: Marc "Mookie" Kaczor
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://imogenclark.com.au/
https://www.youtube.com/@ImogenClark
December 20, 2024
The SoCal Sound Session with Stars LIVE ON-AIR. Recorded October 18, 2024
0:00 - Intro
2:42 - Capelton Hill
7:34 - Your Ex-Lover Is Dead
10:47 - California, I Love That Name
14:44 - Interview
Host: Nic Harcourt
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.youarestars.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@StarsMontreal
December 9, 2024
The SoCal Sound Session with Hippo Campus live in studio. Recorded September 16, 2024
This SoCal Sound Session is sponsored by Whitmore Law; dedicated to supporting and assisting performers, songwriters, producers, composers, and all music professionals in every endeavor.
+1 (805) 341-0634 or
https://www.whitmore-law.com/
0:00 - intro
0:25 - Hippo Campus interview with Julie Slater
19:01 - Prayer Man
22:36 - Corduroy
25:39 - Paranoid
Host: Julie Slater
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://hippocampus.band/
https://www.youtube.com/@HippoCampusMN
Tune into Middays with Julie Slater, 10am-2pm PDT
November 26, 2024
The SoCal Sound Session with Sunflower Bean live in studio. Recorded October 9, 2024
0:00 Sunflower Bean Interview with Julie Slater
18:01 - Lucky Number
21:34 - Teach Me To Be Bad
24:28 - Shake
Host: Julie Slater
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.sunflowerbeanband.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@sunflowerbean
Tune into Middays with Julie Slater, 10am-2pm PDT
This SoCal Sound Session is sponsored by Whitmore Law; dedicated to supporting and assisting performers, songwriters, producers, composers, and all music professionals in every endeavor.
+1 (805) 341-0634 or
https://www.whitmore-law.com/
November 15, 2024
The SoCal Sound Session with Spooky Mansion live In Studio. Recorded September 18, 2024
This SoCal Sound Session is sponsored by Whitmore Law; dedicated to supporting and assisting performers, songwriters, producers, composers, and all music professionals in every endeavor.
+1 (805) 341-0634 or
https://www.whitmore-law.com/
0:00 - Intro
00:24 - Spooky Mansion interview with Julie Slater
19:09 - Saturdays
22:16 - Weather
25:08 - Long Time Ago
Host: Julie Slater
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://spookymansion.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@SpookyMansionMusic
Tune into Middays with Julie Slater, 10am-2pm PDT
October 18, 2024
Brett Dennen - Full Performance (LIVE on 88.5FM The SoCal Sound
The SoCal Sound Session with Brett Dennen live in studio. Recorded September 19, 2024
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Brett Dennen Interview with Barry Funkhouser
12:26 - Chipping Away
16:16 - Another Day In Babylon
19:59 - Dharma Baby
23:36 - BONUS INTERVIEW CONTENT
Host: Barry Funkhouser
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.brettdennen.live/
https://www.youtube.com/@brettdennen
Tune into Saturday Evenings with Barry Funkhouser, Saturdays 7-10pm PDT
October 4, 2024
The SoCal Sound Session with Jensen McRae live in studio. Recorded August 29, 2024
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - God Has A Hitman
4:39 - Jensen McRae interview with Mookie Seg 1
12:22 - Let Me Be Wrong
14:54 - Interview Seg 2
23:43 - Massachusetts
Host: Marc "Mookie" Kaczor
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://linktr.ee/jensenmcrae
https://www.youtube.com/@jensenmcraeofficial
Tune into Evenings with Mookie, weekdays 6-9pm PDT,
September 26, 2024
The SoCal Sound Session with Travis live ON-AIR In Studio. Recorded August 7. 2024
0:00 - Fran Healy & Andy Dunlop of Travis interview with Nic Harcourt + Jet
15:22 - Alive
18:17 - Bus
21:27 - Gaslight
Host: Nic Harcourt + Jet
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://travisonline.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@travistheband
Tune into Mornings with Nic Harcourt and Jet, Weekday Mornings 6-10am PDT,
September 9, 2024
Guster - Full Performance (LIVE on 88.5FM The SoCal Sound)
The SoCal Sound Session with Guster live in studio. Recorded July 18, 2024
0:00 - Guster Interview with Nic Harcourt
35:46 - Keep Going
39:33 - Black Balloon
43:03 - Satellite
Host: Nic Harcourt
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.guster.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@guster
Tune into Mornings with Nic Harcourt and Jet, Weekday Mornings 6-10am PDT
August 27, 2024
The SoCal Sound Session with Pete Yorn live in studio LIVE OVER THE AIR. Recorded August 21, 2024
0:00 - Intro
2:03 - Someday, Someday
4:37 - Pete Yorn interview with Nic Harcourt + Jet seg 1
11:10 - Real Good Love
13:45 - Pete Yorn interview with Nic Harcourt + Jet seg 2
17:50 - The Hard Way
Host: Nic Harcourt + Jet
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.peteyorn.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@PeteYornOfficial
Tune into Mornings with Nic Harcourt and Jet, Weekday Mornings 6-10am PDT
August 23, 2024
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