Blogs

Divine Intervention returns this evening with a full and tasty slate of new releases, including tracks from the Bobby Lees, Death Cab for Cutie, Downtown Boys, Grey DeLisle, the Matt Berry Trio, Natacha Atlas, Thee Oh Sees, River Shook, St. Divine, Styrofoam Winos, Vince Staples, and Zoh Amba. We'll also revisit the latest Bevis Frond album, dip back to the 1920s for our Goddess of the Month, spin something questionable for Vinyl Vespers, and check in on Critter Corner – yes, there's something for everyone, starting at 6 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org – available anytime via the web + the podcast apps!

This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK keeps it safe and sane with a hot summer playlist and a nod to our nation’s birthday, featuring a who’s who of artists that you didn’t see at the Great American State Fair: James Brown, Sly, the Beach Boys, the Beatles, the Blasters, Tom Petty, and SO many more. Fill up the cooler and grab a spot on the lawn. It’s gonna be lit!

Thursday, 3-5 p.m. PDT, at 95.7 FM and KDRT.org

Nick Saloman returns with a BRAND NEW edition of IMPLOSION this week, featuring a selection of super-swank tracks from Dean Parish, Fenton Robinson & the Castle Rockers, Gerry Hayes & the Dynamic Brass, the Little Boy Blues, the Mecki Mark Men...!!! Listen up at 4 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org. Listen anytime via the web + podcast apps.

Hey there! Tonight (Friday) at 6 p.m. Pacific on The Electric Compost Heap, your host Dug Deep catches up on recent releases, including new tunes from Pokey LaFarge, Weird Nightmare, and LA LOM and Los Mirlos (playing together!). And since this is the first program of summer 2026, we'll spin a basketful of summer songs, too! Yep, see you soon at KDRT 95.7 FM and KDRT.org!

This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK plays a veritable smorgasbord of music… some ska, a bit of reggae, a few highlights from the Davis Music Fest, some '60s garage band classics, and several eras of soul music. It’s all over the map, just as the radio gods intended. He thinks it’s really worth a listen this time. Drop on by Thursday, 3-5 p.m., on 95.7 FM and KDRT.org.

Our guest on our June 25 program is Jared Hippler, a primary advocate of the recent decision to ban social media distractions from our public schools.

Today In the Key of Folk spends some of the hour remembering Bill Wagman (pictured) and the more than 300 musicians that he brought to his Davis house concerts during a span of over 30 years. You'll also hear a new release or two and classic tracks by Chris Webster, Robert Earl Keen, and Driving With Fergus. Join in today and please do check KDRT.org for information on the Celebration of Life for Bill this Sunday, June 28, 2026. We'll look forward to seeing you!

Today: 2 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM or stream at KDRT.org

It’s the first Suds & Sounds of the summer, and you’re invited! We'd love for you to join us at Armadillo Music, Wed., June 24, 4-6 p.m., for a casual gathering of K-DiRT DJs and friends. Come on downtown, grab a beverage, browse through the vinal, perhaps discuss your favorite artists from Davis Music Fest! This meet & greet repeats on the last Wednesday the month – mark your calendars!

Legendary Davis radio host Bill Wagman passed away earlier this year. If you knew Bill well – or simply knew him through his house concerts and radio shows on KDRT and KDVS – please join us for a very special Celebration of Life at Davis Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second St., at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 28. There will be a finger-food potluck, and so please bring some appetizers or desserts to share.  RIP, Bill.