Today on the sound we are joined by H3O Jazz Trio as they discuss their first album Tafel Jazz. The Winona based trio consisting of a father and his two sons started playing music together in 2011 when they were requested to play at a private pool party. The three musicians continued playing jazz ever since and have played with several other Jazz performers including John Paulson and John Seivers. Original Air Date: 03/13/24The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight, on The Sound we bring you the self-titled debut from Scott Hefte and the Bury ‘Em Deep from Minneapolis. You’ve heard of country and western? Well, get ready for rock and western. That’s right, Mr. Hefte and the band seamlessly combine rock with a western feel and aesthetic, so in essence, they’ve dropped the roll and inserted western. Just to be clear here, they aren’t dropping and rolling, they are just dropping the roll off rock and roll and replacing it with western, I mean, I don’t know about any real roll off, per se, I just mean  that they live somewhere between rock and western music, ugh, oh boy, (maybe I should just say country rock… but I think its more than that… who writes this crap?) Hell, I’ll let you decide for yourself. Take a good listen ‘cause these rock n roll cowboys mean business, I’m Bill Stoneberg sayin’ grab a shovel as we get ready to dig in with Scott Hefte and the Bury ‘Em Deep, tonight, on The Sound.Original air date: 04/10/24. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight, on The Sound we check out the self-titled debut album from Bird and Air all the way from Oshkosh, WI. Bird and Air is the solo project from Steve McCabe, the frontman for Redshift Headlights, a staple of the Fox Valley music scene. Bird and Air’s self-titled debut is a collection of nine tunes that range from deep heartfelt emotion to silly but always close to the artist’s heart. All nine tracks have very personal stories and themes and cover the range of human experiences like being a parent or being a child or falling in love, and not necessarily in that order. Bird and Airs debut album takes you on a ride from somber to delightful to downright silly or even nightmarish depending on how you feel about racoons… Yea, you heard me right. And I have a feeling Steve would’ve gotten away with it too if it weren’t for those meddli… ah… ahem, crazy racoons… I’m Bill Stoneberg recommending you grab a stick, some weenies, or marshmallows, cozy up to the fire, and get ready for anything as we bring you Bird and Air’s self-titled debut, tonight on The Sound.Original air date: 04/03/24. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight, on The Sound we check out the latest from Minneapolis recording artist, Future Babel. Future Babel released their Monkey Man EP in October of 2023 and tonight we will check out all four tunes from the EP as well as some singles and covers that were also released throughout the fall of 2023. From Buddy Holly to Marty McFly to the Violent Femmes, tonight’s episode is all over the place, like a barrel full of monkeys! And I hear it’s just as fun! So buckle up and prepare to hit 88 miles per hour with Future Bable’s Monkey Man EP, tonight on The Sound.Original air date: 03/06/24. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight, on The Sound we check out the debut EP “1, 2, 3 ,4” by Waisted. These Winona based rockers know how to 1. Have a good time, 2. Rock out, 3. Count, and most importantly 4. Make some banger music. Marcus, Connor, and Amber from the band join us this week to chat about their love for making music and the beauties of the local music scene. I’m Ryan Flanders, take a seat, get your counting fingers ready, and enjoy the stories of Waisted as we listen to their debut EP “1, 2, 3, 4,” tonight on The Sound. Original Air Date: 2/28/24

JuneThaKid: Just Get Home Safe Original air date: 02/21/24. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight, on the Sound we kick off this Valentines season with a bang... and no, I didn't bring chocolates, but instead I brought some local rock music featuring an exclusive debut of Our Chemistry is a Tightrope by none other than Porcupine... or is it our physics was a bungee cord by hedgehog?... or maybe... I don't know! Whether you typically prefer squirrels, meerkats, or prairie dogs, you're bound to fall in love with Porcupine and their latest hits. I'm Dylan Alzate, here to kick off the season of love with pure rock band Porcupine, tonight, on the Sound.Original air date: 02/14/24. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight, on The Sound we check out Luke Callen's upcoming album, Also Going Nowhere. Despite the name, this one is definitely going somewhere according to the likes of Charlie Parr and a Storied First Avenue Bartender. Luke joins us tonight to talk about songwriting, lyrics, and the everyday inspirations that helped create this latest album. I’m Ryan Flanders, kick back with your fishin‘ rod and enjoy the stories as we take a trip through Luke Callen's newest album, Also Going Nowhere, tonight on The Sound.Original air date: 01/31/24. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Amanda Grace: Give Me AwayOriginal air date: 02/07/24. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight, on The Sound we check out the latest album from Turbo Pastel, called well, Turbo Pastel, what else? As someone once said, it’s fast and it’s Easter colors! I don’t know who that person is or was, but I believe them. Tonight, the creative force behind Turbo Pastel, Ben Burwell becomes our tour guide as he pulls back the curtain to give us a glimpse into the creative process that went into making Turbo Pastel. I’m Bill Stoneberg, saying hang on to your hats and put all your Easter eggs in one basket (uhhh, I know they say not to do that but we’re gonna live dangerously, c’mon, you can do it), ‘cause this  should be one heck of a ride as we listen through Turbo Pastel’s self-titled album, tonight on The Sound.Original air date: 01/24/24. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight, on The Sound we bring you a little gem with a great big sound called Big Blue EP, by The Mascot Theory. Hailing from Madison, WI, The Mascot Theory has been around for a while now but has recently put the pedal down to take their sound from acoustic to rock in 0 point…  seconds? Oh boy, math. Hmmm… anyway, you get the picture, these guys Rock! So let’s not waste time splitting hairs and counting seconds, strap yourself in and hang on tight for the rock n roll ride that is Big Blue EP by The Mascot Theory, tonight on The Sound.Original air date: 12/27/23. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight, on The Sound we bring you a little band that’s making a big impression on folks lately, Charlieboy. Springing up out of La Crosse WI, Charlieboy has a growing following and their latest album People Garden is sure to grow on you. Indie, pop, rock, Bjork? Rock, paper, scissors? Huh?… their bio says that Jake thinks they’re weird and mom thinks they’re rock stars. Ha, either way we think you’re gonna love this album, we sure do. I’m Bill Stoneberg and like I said, it’ll grow on ya! So plant yer butt down somewhere comfy, and get ready to experience People Garden, the latest album by Charlieboy, tonight on The Sound.Original air date: 01/0/24. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on The Sound we are joined by local artist Trajan Schaub as he presents a few singles from his roster of music. Join us for an exclusive debut from local artist Trajan Schaub, tonight on The Sound!Original air date: 01/17/24. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight on the Sound we kick off the year with a new years treat from Local Winona featuring an exclusive debut joined by none other than LAN3S, an alternative rapper with her new album, Wannabe Superstar. Is she a wannabe, is she a superstar? Who knows? Either way you're bound to get jamming to each of these tunes so you can tell everyone you heard them here first. Before I say more, I'm Dylan Alzate here to bring you LAN3S with the exclusive debut of Wannabe Superstar, tonight on the Sound. Original air date: 01/10/24.The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight, on The Sound we have a special holiday treat for you. No, it’s not sugar cookies, it doesn’t really have a bow or pretty wrapping on it and it didn’t come from a jolly bearded fella… or did it? At any rate, like I said, this is our special holiday episode of The Sound. This  will be the very first holiday episode that we’ve done here at The Sound. Who knows, maybe it’ll go well, hell, maybe you’ll even like it. Maybe we can do it again next year. Well  enough dreamin of future sugar plums and such. Tonight we feature regional group that calls themselves Bowling Leage, consisting of Esther Gvora, David Nash, and Nicky Nieling. These three Midwesterners have created an album that they call Humbug, and it’s a collection of what you might call holiday tunes, or not, depending on your particular disposition I s’pose. Ya see, these aren’t your typical holiday classics, I guess they’re not really classics at all, but who knows, they could be someday. And if they do become classics, you can say that ya heard ‘em here first. Ufda, I’m getting a little long winded here so let’s get to it, I’m Bill Stoneberg, get yerself a nice hot cocoa or cider, kick back in yer stockings and nightcap, or just have a nightcap and sit back and enjoy this holiday album by Bowling League called Humbug, tonight on The Sound.Original air date: 12/20/23. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight, on The Sound Nick Elstad of Winona’s own, Sleeping Jesus joins us to talk about the bands latest album, Hollywood Smile. Although the band has released a handful of singles and EPs in the past, Hollywood Smile, released December 4th 2023, is the band’s second full length album. And it’s a solid record that will put a smile on your face for sure. Tonight we’re going to play through the whole album for you while Nick takes us behind the behind the scenes for a glimpse at how Sleeping Jesus writes and records their music and what it takes to make a record like this. The band is also putting together their first mini festival at No Name bar called Sleepy Weekend. I’m Bill Stoneberg, suggesting you get some comfy clothes on, and get ready to snuggle up with Sleeping Jesus with their brand new album, Hollywood Smile, tonight on The Sound.Original air date: 12/13/23. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight, on The Sound we imbibe some beautiful brew-grass with an exclusive debut of the latest album from The MilBillies, titled Capital B. Hailing from Milwaukee as their name implies, the MilBillies bring their own brand of barn dancin’, barn burnin’, rip roarin rocket fueled party time brew-grass… you heard me right, I said it again, brew-grass. I caught up with Joe Wais from the MilBillies, well we just talked on the phone really, it’s not like I chased him down or that he was running away or anything like that… anyway, Joe fills us in on what went into the making of this new album and gives us a little insight into how the MilBillies work and how they came to be. I’m Bill Stoneberg, grab your favorite beverage, put your feet up and get your ears on for an exclusive debut of Capital B, the latest album from The MilBillies, tonight on The Sound.Original air date: 12/06/23. The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on the sound we are joined by local artist John Paulson as he talks about his new album The Refuge Project. Starting his music career in Rochester MN John Paulson has made a career for himself teaching music at Saint Mary’s University and teaching Jazz Studies at Winona State University. He has performed with The Cab Calloway Orchestra, Mel Torme, Andy Williams, Bob Hope, The Temptations, Johnny Mathis, and several theater and dance troupes. We have this Local Jazz Legend here in the studio with us but first lets get into the music. Original air date: 11/08/23.The Sound is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight on The Sound we give you Winona's own, Dante De Grazia with his latest album, Nothing Ever Happens, but I gotta add, a lot happens here. Tonight we bring him into the studio to get a look behind the scenes. So go relax and grab some snacks, as we present Dante De Grazia, tonight on The Sound.Original Airdate: 11/29/23The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight, on The Sound we dig into the latest album by Pert Near Sandstone, titled Waiting Days. Hailing from the Minneapolis/St Paul area, Pert Near, as the band is affectionately known, have long been an important part of the Minnesota americana/roots rock scene. With a career spanning pert near 20 years (hehe), these guys show no signs of slowing down any time soon. Annnd, their latest album, Waiting Days is proof that they are just as relevant today as they were pert near 20 years ago… yea I know, but I can’t seem to help myself. I’m Bill Stoneberg and well, without further adieu, or more puns, here’s Pert Near Sandstone with their new album, Waiting Days, tonight on The Sound.Original air date: 11/22/23.The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.