Concert Rat

Concert Rat — August 10, 2026

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:59:55 GMT

Concert Rat is your Monday night dive into the noise, sweat, and spirit of live shows. Hosted by KPCR’s resident gig addict, it celebrates the joy of being out too late, too close to the speakers, and surrounded by strangers who know every…

Music to Get Fired To

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:53:37 GMT

Losing your job, wife, or all your worldy possessions? Dont be sad, we made a playlist for it <3

Dance With Me

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:57:51 GMT

You have to dig this rad playlist made by yours truly in collab with new pirate cat radio DJ "Neurotransmitter"

His taste is tremendous so sit back and boogie with me

Yer Usual Programming

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:10:37 GMT

Whats up guys, back to my neutral center and feeling like absolute chief about it. Mixed bag with some radical throwback hardcore in the middle. Like a dysfunctional oreo

My Teens All Twisted

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:03:26 GMT

Got a KEEELLER playlist for you goofballs this week. My streak of semi impressive shows continues with another semi impressive show. its the music, not me. i swear.

Karate Kid Type S**t

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:54:30 GMT

Finding the perfect balance of indie/DIY/ and Hardcore is sometimes harder than ive convinced myself it is... the streak continues this week with a playlist im pretty darn proud of.

D's Wonderful World of Indie

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:49:02 GMT

Indulge in a summertime playlist reserved for the happiest clams. I hope you guys dig this detour through Indie-ana and i hope to bless you guys with another low-cortisol ditty soon.

Proud of this One

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:11:34 GMT

worst week of my life, maybe the best playlist of the year?! who knew?

tunein for some radical indie sleeze, alternative, hardcore, and a few things in between. Critiques welcomed.. or not.

Eyes Biting Off Words My Mouth Cant Chew

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:55:41 GMT

Tune in to catch me having mediocre mic etiquette yet a rather dashing playlist of indie/bedroom pop/ HARDCORE... yeah, mixed bill.

life goes on and so do the episodes... this is 40 yall!

love you

Rediscovering Musical Angst

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:35:15 GMT

Sometimes life has such profound impacts on your mental state, it redefines your relationship with music. new songs resonate with a profound impact that stun you to your core.

or whatever.

Give Me All the Time You Got

Tue, 26 May 2026 07:11:09 GMT

Damn. Music makes more sense when your hurt. This weeks episode is a good one with a stark mix of new and old stuff. No matter the age, everything should get you moving so tune in and heal that little heart!

Three shows a week?! in this economy?

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:09:32 GMT

Saw three shows last week (approxinmately 12 bands) . Lets jam and tell stories!

The Rob Coon's Radio Hour(s)!

Tue, 05 May 2026 07:48:38 GMT

I had the very special privilege of having my friend and photographer Rob Coons on air to talk shop and give us two hours of delicious hardcore/ punk.. Everybody DM him and FORCE him to come back! <3

Radio Takeover Featuring Kat Moss of "Scowl"

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:07 GMT

I feel absolutely privileged this week-- Scowl's very own Kat Moss joined me in the studio for an impromptu Concert Rat episode that was worth every minute. Listen in as we discuss her plans for an upcoming showcase featuring local talent (Not Yet Old Dog/ Career Woman) and talk about the highest of highest and lowest of lows that come along with being a touring musician in the hardcore space.

Join us this Friday for 'A Night With Kat Moss' an event Santa Cruz and Hwy 17 Studios production. Tickets Available NOW!!

Its All Down the Drain

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:13:42 GMT

This weeks episode is a perfect gateway 'hardcore' gate-way=drug. Send me to all your friends flirting with the idea of a two-step!

It's RBS Fest and I Did My Best

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:10:10 GMT

i made it back for day 2/2 of the legendary bay area hardcore festival, RBS Fest. As a consequence, the episode is a savage one. hear me talk a bunch of nonsense around an fat lip.

if anybody sees the handsome dude who hit me in the face, lmk. ( it was. me, i hit myself in the face),

My Neck Hurts

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:18:19 GMT

Three shows later and your boys. neck HURTS. Its been a real hardcore few weeks so we take it easy this week. Tons of indie shoegaze surf vibes. lets chill out and grill out.

I Saw Angel Dust in Berkley!

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:08:52 GMT

No seriously. New Yorks very own powerhouse Angel Du$t came to Gilman to rock out with a killer line-up. This and more shenanigans on the latest episode. lets go.

The Mixed Bag

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:49:23 GMT

Studio is alive with the sound of D's mixed bag. Put together a really thoughtful program tonight that crescendos in a radical hardcore section halfway through... the worlds on fire, sue me. Hang in there, my name is D and this is Concert Rat.

Nostalgia Ep 1

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:11:23 GMT

Two hour journey through pre pandemic indie rock gold. This is the stuff that reignited my love for live music so i hope you enjoy!

Episode Twenty Five

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:10:18 GMT

Even Howard Stern has off days. Came in tonight with a mouthful of marbles but i had a few aces in my pocket-- this weeks programming is GROOVY filled with new music! particuarly proud of this one, lets rock.

Episode Twenty Four

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:30:56 GMT

You lucky ducks get a twopher this week because the feed was giving me issues... anyways, your welcome <3

Episode Twenty-Three

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:08:17 GMT

WOOOOOOOF this week is an absolute banger. Small block of tidy hardcore and nothing but dancing music the entire two hours. if you dont like it, kick rocks, this aint the show for you.

Episode Twenty-Two FF

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:09:35 GMT

Daytime coverage means some radical daytime tracks! Lets groove for two hours of primetime protest radio.

Episode 20 FF

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:54:29 GMT

Dropped in to wax poetic about Santa Cruz and discuss the bubbling up of the local hardcore scene over the last week! 40831 <3

Episode Nineteen "The Lawnmower Hour"

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:22:05 GMT

Im joined in the studio on this moist night by my good friends Mike, Patty, and Kyle AKA LAWNMOWER.

This local punk band has quickly picked up steam in the 40831 by throwing down fast and ready skate punk sound defined by its tongue in cheek, sometimes TOO real lyricism and underground "noise" Rock influence. They hung out in studio where we played a few tracks off their brand new album BVZZKILL, and delve into some of the tracks that influenced and inspired the band today,.

See Lawnmower later this month, January 24th at High Voltage, San Jose!

love--

Episode Eighteen

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:09:06 GMT

This weeks episode programming took a turn when i realized its almost NYE! We jam out to some favorite finds from this year, some old, some new. Thanks to everyone for staying up late with me, lets do it again next year <3

Episode Seventeen

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:06:12 GMT

Finding myself in the studio on a rainy Friday filling in for DJ Not So Jazzy Jeff!

Playing some upbeat indie music in attempt to conjure back the sun. Hope you enjoy!

Frozen Frequencies III Christmas Edition!

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:01:25 GMT

Lets Vibe to some Christmas punk with a few palette cleansers in between. LOVE YOU HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Episode Fifteen

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:05:37 GMT

Running back some favorite shows from this year, join me for some KPCR Holiday Cheer.

FROZEN FREQUENCIES II

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:56:31 GMT

The party continues!

FROZEN FREQUENCIES

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:38:53 GMT

HEY! Daytime spontaneous episode in support of the FF Fundraiser. Support the station and become a member of Signal Society for as low as $5 a month, the cost of beer you dirtbags. Oh yeah, NOT EXPLICIT!!!!

Episode Twelve

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:33:40 GMT

Loved this show-- had a wild mix of indie and hardcore over the past two weeks. Lets go!

Episode Eleven

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:17:27 GMT

Back on our regularly scheduled bullsh*t with a well rounded show that tickles the nostalgia bone. Lets rock.

Episode Ten

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:12:01 GMT

SAVE FERRIS Joins us for an interview and a few impromptu acoustic tracks live on air. YAHOO

Episode Eight

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:11:44 GMT

i did as much dancing as DJing in the booth tonight-- We steered the ship towards some more melodic tunes ] and had a chat about what it means to have a terminal existence for a staple venue like Thee Parkside. Free Shayne, Thee Parkside FOREVER.

Episode Seven

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:11:15 GMT

Back but with a plot twist! we fight some technical difficulties to get you an hour and fifty-five minutes of ooey gooey punk/hardcore/synthwave goodness... sound crazy?? Only on Concert Rat-- KPCR Pirate Cat Radio

Episode Six

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:12:06 GMT

Had the awesome opportunity to catch SF Hardcore outfit "Fentanyl" along side a legendary SFHC lineup. Hear me wax poetic about the show and showcase some heavier stuff this week! lets jam <3

Episode Five

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:12:51 GMT

We're back with an indie/ pop punk based show this week. We dive into a live show i saw on Halloween at THEE Parkside and i make a fool out of myself because i'm D, and this is Concert Rat.

Episode Four

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:38:00 GMT

Back from a hiatus and ready to rip, Enjoy!

Episode Two

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 06:15:31 GMT

A mid-week impromptu episode! Enjoy <3

Episode One

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 06:15:27 GMT

Welcome to episode one of Concert Rat-- Enjoy <3