Marcus Rosario
Music ProgrammerMarcus Aurelius Rosario (that's his real middle name) a.k.a. Mawkus is a noted radio host, DJ, producer and educator who thrives on making the world a better place through music. His love for radio and his deep ears brought him to work for one of the very few public jazz and blues radio stations left in the country, KSDS San Diego’s Jazz 88.3.
Having shared the stage with a plethora of world-class musical talent from Yaeji to ?uestlove, his prismatic mixes and productions have been featured on KCRW, KEXP, Rinse FM, NTS, Worldwide FM and Dublab.
He's on KALW every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.
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Hours before their first San Francisco show, London-based band Yuuf joined Marcus Rosario at KALW to talk world-building, their creative process and the dual themes present across their recent EPs. -
Touring the U.S. for the first time, the Auckland dream-pop quartet stopped by KALW for a live conversation with Marcus Rosario, sharing stories from the road and reflecting on the sound that brought them halfway across the world. -
With a new album on the way, Bolero’s frontman Gregorio Perez Figueroa reflects on rooftop jams, pandemic rehearsals in Golden Gate Park, and making music that honors both ancestors and neighbors. -
Built from the roots of Youth Radio, All Day Play FM is back after a years long break and reigniting its mission to elevate Bay Area DJs, artists and local music culture. -
Mattie Safer talks about his journey through The Rapture, Poolside, and now his latest project, Lovetempo—his most personal and danceable music yet. -
Blaque Dynamite and Ben Hixon stopped by KALW to chat about their musical upbringing, the origin of Dolfin Records and their approach to collaboration. -
Offering more than just a cosmetic touch, Girl Ultra's blush explores the vulnerability and empowerment that come with embracing one's evolving beauty. -
Sofi Tukker breaks down the meaning behind Bread and the Brazilian influences that helped shape its lively fusion of funk, bossa nova, and dance music. -
Oakland band Shannon & The Clams dive deep into the themes of grief, celebration, and connection that shape their latest record, The Moon Is In The Wrong Place. -
LA LOM stopped by KALW to talk about their origins and their rise from hotel gigs to sold-out shows, blending Latin sounds, '60s soul, and classic boleros.
