Join Eddy Owt as he explores the rich genre diversity, cross-breeding, and hybridizing in the back waters and tributaries of the past 100 years of music: rock, jazz, pop, r&b, soul, country, ska, electronica, J-Pop/C-Pop/K-Pop, afrobeat, and much more.
"We have a tropical situation where there are thousands of 'species' of music around and they're all constantly cross-breeding and hybridizing. It's very exciting, but you can't keep up with it easily." -- Brian Eno
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Nicole Laurenne Live! (Dec 26th, 2025)Fri, 12/26/2025 - 4:20pm | Eddy OwtDespite wind and rain and thunder and lightning and viruses, Santa still delivered his best gift for Boxing Day -- a live (via Zoom) interview with Nicole Laurenne, the dynamic leader of The Darts (U.S.) and femme fatale in her Black Viiolet alter ego. Nicole joined us for a lively discussion of her holiday visit, recent tour high- and lowlights, plans for 2026 and a badass selection of tunes that have influenced and inspired her over the years. And as a bonus gift, we had the World Broadcast Debut of Black Viiolet's cover of the holiday classic You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch! All of this while battling an unfortunate holiday virus. Many, many thanks to Nicole for (literally) sweating this out! |
Nicole Laurenne (Darts, Black Viiolet) Redux!Fri, 12/19/2025 - 4:20pm | Eddy OwtDue to technical issues, the Audio Ecotone Holiday Extravaganza is unavailable for playback. But never fear! In its place we're reposting our interview with Nicole Laurenne of the Darts (U.S.) and Black Viiolet from this past February. Please join us on Friday, December 26th at 3:00 pm PST as Nicole will join the Audio Ecotone LIVE in the KDRT Studios with a stack of her favorite records and tales from a very busy year of touring. You won't want to miss it! |
Favorites of 2025! (Dec 12th, 2025)Fri, 12/12/2025 - 4:20pm | Eddy OwtOn today'show, we play a highly subjective selection of our favorite songs of 2025. Not the "Best of 2025," because who died and left me emperor to declare what's best and what isn't? (I'd make a lousy music critic, no?) But I can strongly make the case that if someone did endow me with that power, such a list would include Wet Leg, Pulp, Ella, Mavis, Margo and a whole lot more from today's playlist! |
In Memorium (Dec 5th, 2025)Fri, 12/05/2025 - 4:20pm | Eddy OwtDuring the course of the year, we have paid timely tributes to some of the musical artists who had recently passed: Sly Stone, Jimmy Cliff, Ozzy Osbourne, Clem Burke (Blondie), Dave Allen (Gang of Four), Connie Francis and a whole host of others. For our annual In Memoriam show, we offer tribute to some of the other artists twho we lost this year, including Steve Cropper, Roberta Flack, Brian Wilson, Jill Sobule, Garth Hudson, Sam Moore and more. Thank you for sharing your talents and art with us. |
Leftovers! (Nov 28th, 2025)Fri, 11/28/2025 - 4:20pm | Eddy OwtJust as you may have a refrigerator full of holiday roast and fixin's, The Audio Ecotone is dishing up a showful of tuneful leftovers -- songs from recent show playlists that were cut at that last minute due to my yammering and poor math skills. So cut yourself another slice of holiday pie, put your feet up and enjoy some tunes from Connie Francis, Neil Young, Neko Case, Anna Calvi and more! We also pay special tribute to the recent passings of Jimmy Cliff and bassist Mani Mounfield of the Stone Roses. |
Giving Thanks! (Nov 21st, 2025)Fri, 11/21/2025 - 4:20pm | Eddy OwtDespite the massive bummer of these times, The Audio Ecotone is very thankful for our wonderful friends, family and you -- our listeners. On this week's show, we give thanks with music from Little Eva, Reigning Sound, the Cranberries, Glenn Miller and more! |
Geography! (Nov 14th, 2025)Fri, 11/14/2025 - 4:20pm | Eddy OwtIn celebration of Geography Awareness Week (Nov. 14-25), this week's show celebrates geography and maps with selections from The Chemical Brothers, Thao & the Get Down Stay Down, R.E.M., Roxy Music, They Might Be Giants, Nancy Sinatra, and even ol' Fess Parker! |
Live and Local! (Nov 7th, 2025)Fri, 11/07/2025 - 4:20pm | Eddy Owt
There's an incredible number of live shows in Davis and Sacramento happening over the next seven days and this week's show highlights some of them, with tunes from Boot Juice, The Beths, Anton Barbeau, Southern Culture on the Skids, The Four Eyes, Earl Sweatshirt and more! We also pay tribute to legendary jazz drummer, pianist and composer Jack DeJohnette as well as debut a selection from Sad and Beautiful World, the new Mavis Staples album released today. Comments and requests are always welcome. Connect with me at @eddy-owt.bsky.social or the.eddy.owt@gmail.com. |
Halloween! (Oct 31st, 2025)Fri, 10/31/2025 - 4:20pm | Eddy OwtWe celebrate the spooky season with a scary selections of tunes from the Tiger Lillies, The Cramps, Siouxie and the Banshees, Philly Joe Jones & more! Listen ... if you dare!!!! |
Migration! (Oct 24th, 2025)Fri, 10/24/2025 - 4:20pm | Eddy OwtThis week we're celebrating Fall Migration -- one of the best birdwatching times of the year in Davis -- by groovin' to a selection of appropriately themed tunes from Weezer, Wire, M. Ward, the Ink Spots and more! |
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