From the KNVC Community: Old Friends & New Beginnings
As we were finishing the final edits to our webpage this morning, news broke that the KNVC community has lost one of our own. Robb Nault, co-host of Sunday's Pop Culture Kaboom, has passed away on Wednesday night, February 5, 2026.
Robb has been an integral player in 95.1 KNVC since the beginning of our project and passionate about family, friends, community and community radio. He loved this region, its people and culture. He gave his time generously and passionately and he will be sorely missed by the entire volunteer team, here, at KNVC.
We are crushed. Our hearts are with the Pop Culture Kaboom community at this time.
New Show on Tuesdays to Highlight Local Music
High Desert Music is a new weekly radio show on KNVC 95.1 FM dedicated to airing original music by northern Nevada artists. The show creates a consistent, accessible platform for local musicians to have their original work heard on FM radio — something new for the region.
Airing Tuesdays at 8:30 PM with an additional Thursday afternoon replay at 2:00 PM, High Desert Music features original song submissions selected through a rotating, randomized process to ensure fair representation across the local music community.
The show is hosted by local musician Molly Moser, in collaboration with Alese Linder, the Founder of the Reno Musicians Collective. The show also highlights upcoming open mics, jams, Canyon Club guests, and music events happening around northern Nevada, helping musicians stay connected to the broader creative scene.
"High Desert Music is about making space for original voices," Moser said. "There's so much talent here and this show is meant to reflect that, as well as another way for the general public to explore new music and discover artists in the area."
Submissions of original music are currently being accepted through KNVC (localmusic@knvc.org).
More New Music to KNVC Airwaves!
Several new shows have joined the KNVC roster. Ranging from hard rock, punk, classic and rare tracks, to smooth Rat Pack vibes, there's something for everyone in our new weekly line-up.
Last March, Peter Planteen launched Blue-Eyed Soul, two hours each Friday night beginning 9pm of the best in soul music across the generations. Now he's also hosting the 45 Graveyard on Wednesday nights at 9pm, a one-hour show that exhumes deep cuts in hard rock and heavy metal.
Also on Wednesdays @ 8pm is Downtown with Dino, with Dino Parr and co-hosts Cooper Castillo and Nastasia Sulprizo. The show is a mix of music and conversation, with weekly themes adding to the suspense. Whether it's classic country, R&B or vintage disco, the mood is always smooth.
Follow Downtown Dino on Instagram for a sneak-peak at upcoming shows.
Also new to the KNVC Menu, on Thursdays at 9am to Noon, Uncle Tamale Radio cooks up an eclectic mix of rarely heard music both classic and contemporary, and tasty tracks guaranteed to please your palate.
For more information on all of the KNVC shows, visit our schedule at KNVC.org.
Carson Now Joins the Subterranean Bunker Crew
One of the benefits of moving to our new digs on the historic Brewery Arts Center campus is having room to share. We're happy to announce that the hardworking team at Carson Now will be moving their own media operations and joining us at our underground lair at 511 W, King St, in Carson City.
Carson Now is a local news website serving the Carson City, Nevada area and dedicated to the advancement of community journalism and educating local readers about current news and events. We're excited about the collaborative opportunities ahead and the promise of more live, local news coverage we'll be able to bring.
Other new space has been turned into a conference room we share with local non-profits and community groups for meetings and activities. If you are involved with an organization that needs workspace to meet and create, email me. We’re able to assist you.
Could 2026 be the year you get involved in radio?
KNVC is staffed by volunteers from right here in our community. Do you have technical skills in internet infrastructure, network management or other related tech skills? Are you a retired communicator who wants to return to the airwaves or make the magic happen through audio production and on-air studio control? Do you have an idea for a new radio program? We want to hear from you! Volunteer at KNVC and you'll sharpen your communication skills, discover the fun of working in radio and join a community of wildly creative and fun folks. Interested? Drop us a line online.
Are you a local musician? Wanna submit music for airplay on KNVC?
Email submission to localmusic@knvc.org
Attach your music files in mp3 or flac format. Let us know if the songs are originals or covers. If you're submitting music from a band, include names of the band members and their roles in the band. And if you have websites that provide information about your music, include links for those as well. Note that there is a 20MB maximum limit on email size.
Original Music: If you are submitting original music, include the lyrics and information about who wrote what.Covers: If you are submitting a cover song, include proof of your mechanical license for that song.
All songs must adhere to FCC guidelines for content and should be mixed and mastered well with no clipping. A loudness level of -19 LUFS is preferred.
By submitting your music, you give KNVC permission to freely play it by our show hosts and in our random mix.
KNVC Community Radio broadcasts at 95.1 FM in Carson City, Nevada and online at knvc.org. As an independent, non-commercial community radio station staffed entirely by volunteers, we rely on financial contributions from our listeners and local donors. A community radio station is a reflection of the community it serves: it's a hub for the civil exchange of ideas important to all residents.
Our dedicated, volunteer hosts and DJs broadcast live from our station in the historic Adams House, and they pre-record shows at home and conduct interviews either live or remotely. It defines their dedication and ingenuity to bringing you the best in music and talk.
In a post-pandemic world, we understand that listeners now may not be able to contribute to KNVC as in the past. If you do find some loose change in your sofa cushions or glove box, think about us. We appreciate any amount you can send our way to help keep this news, current affairs, and great music coming your way.
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