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Davia Schendel

DJ / San Francisco Retro · she/her

About

Davia Schendel is an artist, musician and writer whose songs incorporate themes of surrealism, nostalgia and existentialism. A born and raised San Franciscan, join her on her journey exploring her hometown's powerful cultural legacy on San Francisco Retro at BFF.FM!

In addition to her music making, she writes a newsletter, Zeitgeist Deterrent, which provides insight into her day to day life and creative process.

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Join host and musician Davia Schendel as she uncovers San Francisco's rich musical heritage, from the early days of radio till the present moment. Featuring occasional special guests, archival audio from concerts, and more.

Recent Shows

We take a listen to some of the most well known (and lesser known) songs written about the Bay Area by artists around the world.

SFRetro 120 mins

An eras spanning ode to and from the Bay Area in honor of Valentine's Day. Keep your ears out for soundbites from famous romantic films shot…

SFRetro 120 mins

We take a genre-spanning trip back to the music scenes of 1990s Bay Area.

SFRetro 120 mins

We go back to the 1980s and hear from some of the most famous acts (and some surprises) to come out of the Bay Area.

SFRetro 120 mins