Deep Cuts With Jonathan

Join us for a very special episode of Deep Cuts as Wave and Niloo of the iconic Sound Spectrum join us live in the studio to share some of their favorite records, classic and new.  We even play a CD or two. The Sound Spectrum a beloved Laguna Beach institution founded by the late great Jim Otto in 1967 is at a crossroads, we all wish for it to continue on spreading great vibes and positive energy along with musical culture and the facilitation of connection and community. Will the community rally together to carry it forward for future generations?

With Valentine's Day tomorrow, Jonathan celebrates the best way he knows how: spinning the loveliest tunes. Lovers, fear not: these Valen-tunes come from all across the board.

On this one-hour show, Jonathan plays a new favorite and instant classic: Texas Sun, the collaboration between Khruangbin and Leon Bridges. And to round out the hour, we hear some pop melodies and cool sounds from the world of David Lynch right on vinyl. Twin Peaks: Music From the Limited Event Series collects songs heard from the beloved TV show's final season.

As he so often does, Jonathan blesses us with a variety of live albums from such varied artists as David Bowie, Theo Katzman, and even Bad Company. The musical icing on the cake? An original soundtrack from Harmony Korine's The Beach Bum on vinyl.

Jonathan kicks off KX FM's change in frequency with some refreshing cuts from the collection. We hear some Tame Impala, Soundgarden, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Stadium Arcadium, and Pearl Jam's 1992 Unplugged Session.

Jonathan narrows down all his favorite records from the 2010's. Who made the cut? Deep Cuts fans can probably guess... Tame Impala's Currents, Vulfpeck's Thrill of the Arts, The National's Trouble Will Find Me and High Violet, Beck's Morning Phase, plus highlights from Jim James, Vampire Weekend, Kurt Vile, Chromatics, and Calexico.

Jonathan spins some of his favorite rockin' releases from 2019: Tool, The Black Keys, Beck, Thom Yorke, Khruangbin, and more.

Jonathan and Caroline catch up for a Deadtober special, talking about the Grateful Dead film Fire On The Mountain, then spin some Dead live from Denmark.

Inspired by the Rocketman film, Jonathan decides to play a selection of great rock pianists. We start with Sir Elton John's seminal record Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player, then hear Billy Joel live in 1977 and the debut record from Fiona Apple.

Jonathan spins some of the best music to come out of everyone's favorite decade... the 1980's. When it comes to 80s music, you can't beat The Police, The Cure, Duran Duran, even Crowded House. As added musical goodies we'll hear the Pretty in Pink soundtrack and one of Jonathan's underrated favorites: I Advance Masked by Robert Fripp and The Police's Andy Summers.

Today's episode features lengthier parts of some of Jonathan's best Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, and Lynyrd Skynrd records, and we start the hour with a selection of 80's favorites. Image: Hulton Archive

This episode features another healthy mix of genre you can expect here on Deep Cuts. We hear sides from Fearless Flyers, the Vulfpeck offshoot band, and Red Hot Chili Peppers' By The Way with tracks from The Polyphonic Spree, David Byrne, Harry Nilsson and more sprinkled in along the way.

Deep Cuts gets groovy with Khruangbin's dub remix record Hasta El Cielo before settling into Smashing Pumpkins' classic Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. And of course, between those awesome records, Jonathan brings you a varied selection of records to keep the hour rocking.

Jonathan really whips out his DJ skills in this one. With two turntables and a microphone, he spins one of the most eclectic mixes yet to bring you music for good times. Rock, soul, electronic, and funk grooves blend together seamlessly.

Today's selections of vinyl include Dave Mason, Dawes, Rogue Wave and the Day of the Dead box set. It's as good a time as any to let these deep cuts wash over you in an awesome wave.

Funky, energetic, enticing tunes are all you'll hear on this episode. We start off with Vulfpeck's 2018 record Hill Climber before getting into Talking Heads, Hendrix, The Stone Roses and more. Image: Michelle Shiers

Impressed by his performance at Arroyo Seco Weekend, Jonathan picked up a copy of Kamasi Washington's The Epic to play here on Deep Cuts. We listen to a good chunk of that record, plus more grab bag picks thrown in, from Thievery Corporation to Ty Segall.

Jonathan serves up smooth-flowing jams perfect for a night of summertime easy listening. He takes you through some of The Police and Robert Palmer before dipping into Vampire Weekend and local band Soul Beacons, then straight into the reggae vibe with Lee Perry and Bob Marley. Image: Dennis Morris

Today's show features a sampling of the artists performing at the 2018 Arroyo Seco Weekend festival in Pasadena, California. Performers include legends like Robert Plant, Neil Young, and Jack White as well as Gary Clark Jr., Violent Femmes, Kings of Leon, Belle and Sebastian, and many more awesome groups.

First, we hear in its entirety the 1998 Calexico record, The Black Light. Then, we get into the usual mix of fun you can expect from Richard and Jonathan, playing some David Lynch soundtrack gems, Nirvana Unplugged, and more eclectic selections.

Jonathan and Richard celebrate three years of Deep Cuts with another VINYL THROWDOWN, putting their respective records face to face and letting the listeners decide which picks are most rockin'. Press play and decide for yourself.

Jonathan and Richard play a special RSD Acquisition: David Bowie's live album from 1978, Welcome To The Blackout. Live from Earl's Court, London, this record features incredible session players and all the hits and deep cuts to please any Bowiehead.

Jonathan and Richard spontaneously curate country and Americana cuts like Willie Nelson, Jason IsbelI, and Johnny Cash, with some surprises sprinkled inbetween. Image: Bettman/Getty

Jonathan shares some of his favorite recent Record Store Day finds: Live albums from Phish, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Allman Brothers, and the Monterey Pop Festival. Image: Ted Streshinsky/Corbis

The double turntables are lined up to bring you deep cuts from all over. You'll get a little bit of everything today, folks. Funk, jazz, Beck, synth pop... you name it. Image: The Polyphonic Spree by Steve Wrubel

These boys can't stick to one musical theme or genre. But therein lies the beauty of DJing. Jonathan and Richard start things out with 80s bangers like Simple Minds, Bowie and the B52's, then switch to Jack White and finish the hour off with Pet Sounds.

Jonathan and Richard sprinkle in some newer releases like David Byrne's American Utopia between 90s throwbacks like Veruca Salt and Fatboy Slim.

This week Richard brings records that start with the letter R. Meanwhile, Jonathan plays some deep cuts in his usual grab bag style.

In one of their grab bag specials, Jonathan and Richard each bring their own theme for their selections. Jonathan's looking for funky grooves, and Richard picks his favorite tunes suitable for listening with a good pair of headphones. You'll hear Dr. John, Dan Auerbach, Thundercat, and more.

Jeff brings an eclectic assortment of records for today's grab bag. We hear from The Stooges, Big Star, Dr. Dog, Dispatch, Sublime, and The Yardbirds live among other cool picks.

Jeff stops by for another fun themed show today. He, Richard, and Jonathan join forces to present power pop in its many forms, from its roots to the classics and influenced. We hear from Big Star, The Kinks, The Flamin' Groovies, and move into The Cars, Television, and more.

Jeff, the San Juan Record Man himself, returns to the show with another flawlessly curated collection of tunes. This time he brings a selection of world music, focusing on fusions with rock and jazz, ranging from Exuma and Sandy Bull to Fela Kuti and Gábor Szabó.

James Pribram, founder of the ECO-Warrior Foundation, pro surfer and KXFM DJ, stops by the studio today. They spin Talking Heads, Stone Temple Pilots, and The Replacements, and talk surfing, music, cleaning up the beach, and what's really important in life.

Richard pays tribute to his late brother and their musical upbringing by playing some of his brother's beloved records from their childhood. The holy trinity was The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, and of course The Beatles. But the rock continues with The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, and The Who, before getting into the folk, singer-songwriter years.

The boys decide to celebrate Bowie around his birthday with two of his records: first, Cracked Actor, the live record from Santa Monica in 1974, and then we rock out to Station to Station. Next up is some Chemical Brothers, and we close it out with Eric Clapton.

Special guest Luke is in town from New York, so Jonathan picks some east coast legends to play. This means Talking Heads, Springsteen, Jason Isbell, and Blondie mixed up with The Go-Go's and Graham Parker.

Deadtober's first birthday continues with Grateful Dead's archivist, David Lemieux. Caroline joins as well to spin more records and tell more Dead tales. Image: Darren Stone

Settle into the first chill of autumn with these warm tunes. Jonathan's got Amy Winehouse, Arcade Fire, Bryan Ferry, live Talking Heads, T. Rex, and more mixed just for you.

Richard and Jonathan send it out to the American legend Tom Petty after his death. The tribute begins with live album Pack of the Plantation, then shifts into the studio albums we know and love like Full Moon Fever, Damn the Torpedoes, and Hard Promises.

What a joy it is to bring back Deadtober for another year of fun. Jonathan and Richard kick things off with their old Deadtober pals Caroline and David, playing live Dead songs and Dead & Company cuts, and taking calls from more Deadheads sharing the love.

The boys dedicate this show to the life of Walter Becker and the music of Steely Dan. Richard plays his original pressing of Can't Buy A Thrill and Katy Lied.

Billy Fried, fellow KX FM DJ of Laguna Talks, brings his records in before his own hour. Excellent rockin' and riveting talkin' ensues. Billy spins Steely Dan, Robert Palmer, The Rolling Stones, and more.