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The SoCal Sound is listener-supported independent radio for Southern California, showcasing live sessions, local artists, cultural events, and curated music discovery. We are dedicated to curating a blend of established, emerging, and diverse artists including music that is new, deep, & local. As a public, member-supported audio service with broadcast and digital distribution, we embrace the indep

endence our non-profit status affords us by super-serving Southern California with listeners worldwide. We put our community of constituents and supporters first, including listeners, members, artists, sponsors, students, and the universities we serve.

Tune in tomorrow morning for a chance to win!
06/23/2026

Tune in tomorrow morning for a chance to win!

🌼 Did you hear Olivia Rodrigo’s big announcement on The SoCal Sound?🌼She’s curating an all-women fronted show called the...
06/22/2026

🌼 Did you hear Olivia Rodrigo’s big announcement on The SoCal Sound?🌼

She’s curating an all-women fronted show called the Daisy Chain Festival in Irvine, CA on August 29th!

The lineup is UN-believable! 🔥🔥🔥

Missed the announcement? Head to TheSoCalSound.org for the full lineup and to listen to Olivia’s SoCal Sound show any time.

Thanks again to for choosing to announce this HUGE news on The SoCal Sound!

✨Hump Day Giveaway on More Music in The Morning with Nic Harcourt + Jet - Wednesday, June 24 (between 8:30a & 9:30a PT):...
06/22/2026

✨Hump Day Giveaway on More Music in The Morning with Nic Harcourt + Jet - Wednesday, June 24 (between 8:30a & 9:30a PT): SOLD-OUT Ecca Vandal at The Teragram Ballroom on September 29!

Show information is at TeragramBallroom.com

🚨Big News Alert!🚨She’s one of the most famous artists in the world. She is the voice of a generation, writing songs that...
06/22/2026

🚨Big News Alert!🚨

She’s one of the most famous artists in the world. She is the voice of a generation, writing songs that resonate with millions of listeners all over the globe. She is a Grammy winner, has broken streaming records, and topped charts worldwide. She has performed with , , , and so many more. She’s headlined Lollapalooza, Governor’s Ball, and Glastonbury.

And now she can add The SoCal Sound DJ to her resume!

When called and said she wanted to host a show on The SoCal Sound airwaves, we just said, “duh.”

Tune in tomorrow at 9am – not only does she have some cool music to play, but she’s got some VERY cool things to say. 🌼🌼🌼

Don’t miss Olivia Rodrigo on The SoCal Sound Monday at 9am – and then forever on TheSoCalSound.org !!!

Greetings, Fellow Bob Dylan Fans! Please join Lisa Finnie on The Dylan Hours today, Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 9-11am, ...
06/21/2026

Greetings, Fellow Bob Dylan Fans! Please join Lisa Finnie on The Dylan Hours today, Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 9-11am, Pacific, for:

IN THE NAME OF ALL FATHERS + SONGS FOR SUMMER SOLSTICE ♫ •*¨*•

Greetings, Fellow Bob Dylan Fans! Please tune in tomorrow, Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 9-11am, Pacific, for:

IN THE NAME OF ALL FATHERS + SONGS FOR SUMMER SOLSTICE ♫ •*¨*•

The DYLAN HOURS, produced/hosted by yours truly, Lisa Finnie, airs locally in Southern California at 88.5/The SoCal Sound and streams WORLDWIDE at thesocalsound.org every Sunday, from 9-11am, Pacific DST

It's Tangled Roots Father's Day! Tune in Sunday morning 7:00AM - 9:00AM to hear Horace Silver, Loudon Wainwright 3, Moll...
06/21/2026

It's Tangled Roots Father's Day! Tune in Sunday morning 7:00AM - 9:00AM to hear Horace Silver, Loudon Wainwright 3, Molly Tuttle, John Prine, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, The Winstons and much much more! 88.5FM and thesocalsound.org

Start your Saturday with Americana Matinee on 88.5 FM! At 8am Pacific, you'll hear music from Katie Pruitt, Tony Rice, J...
06/20/2026

Start your Saturday with Americana Matinee on 88.5 FM! At 8am Pacific, you'll hear music from Katie Pruitt, Tony Rice, John R. Miller, Low Cut Connie and more. We'll have TICKETS for our members for the Peter Stampfel show at McCabes happening next Saturday! Tune in via real radio or our app/TheSoCalSound.org!

Support for The SoCal Sound is made possible by Subaru of Glendale - The “Subaru Love Promise” is at the core of their b...
06/19/2026

Support for The SoCal Sound is made possible by Subaru of Glendale - The “Subaru Love Promise” is at the core of their business, showing love + respect to all people as a positive force in the community. Subaru of Glendale is proud to be the #1 in CA! Info at SubaruOfGlendale.com

⚡Current ticket giveaways & upcoming events! 👇The SoCal Sound has your chance to win a pair of tickets to some great sho...
06/19/2026

⚡Current ticket giveaways & upcoming events! 👇

The SoCal Sound has your chance to win a pair of tickets to some great shows! Enter for the chance to win at TheSoCalSound.org/win-tickets or click the Online Giveaways tab in the LINK IN BIO! 🔗

🧡 Get ready for Alanis Morissette’s Butterfly with a Machete - a limited run residency at YouTube Theater on November 5, 6, 10 & 11! Tickets are on sale at LiveNation.com

🧡 Members Only: Shakey Graves’ The Fondness, etc. Tour makes a stop at The Bellwether with Wild Pink on October 15! Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster.com

🧡 Members Only: Iration performs at Pacific Amphitheater at OC Fair with Tribal Seeds, Artikle Sound System & Trunnel Vision on June 26! Tickets are on sale at Etix.com

🧡 Enjoy Music from The Films of Wes Anderson featuring Beck, Jackson Brown, Jenny Lewis, Devo, Britt Daniels, and more at Hollywood Bowl on July 10! Tickets are on sale at HollywoodBowl.com

🧡 Get ready for Salsa Spectacular with Nathy Peluso + Grupo Niche at Hollywood Bowl on July 15! Tickets are on sale at HollywoodBowl.com

🧡 Asleep at the Wheel’s The Riding High Tour makes a stop at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano with La Lom and the Womak Sisters on June 28! Tickets are on sale at TheCoachHouse.com

🧡 Members Only: Arlo Parks’ The Desire Tour stops at Pappy and Harriets in Pioneer Town on September 15th! Tickets are on sale at PappyandHarriets.com

🧡 Pinch Me! Band performs at The Coach House on June 26! Tickets are on sale at TheCoachHouse.com

🎶 We're so excited to be part of the San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival on August 8! 🎉Stop by and say hi to The SoCal So...
06/19/2026

🎶 We're so excited to be part of the San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival on August 8! 🎉

Stop by and say hi to The SoCal Sound and enjoy a day of great music, fun, and celebration. We'll be there with lots of station goodies and giveaways!

Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and come say hi. See you at the Fiesta! 🎵☀️ 🏖️

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