WOTS Version 57 with C-Leb

Happy New Year! Today on the podcast we have my friend Caleb Arnold aka C-Leb of C-Leb & The Kettle Black.  We talked about picking a band name, understanding back end publishing and placements of songs, we worked through his old bands AlterRego, and C-Leb & A-Bro, finding your voice, how to make being an artist sustainable, and so much more! It was great catching up with Caleb and getting to know him better. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured songs:
"Flat Black Cadillac" by C-Leb & The Kettle Black off Flat Black
"Lady Luck" by C-Leb & The Kettle Black off Flat Black

You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker.

WOTS Version 56 with Ed Hartman

Today we get to learn all about music licensing... ok not all about but we get a good start with the help of Ed Hartman. Ed is a musician, owner of the Drum Exchange in Wallingford and an educator in the world of music licensing.  Ed breaks down the steps you should consider when looking to get your music licensed.  We also get some of Ed's background in music.  I  hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured muisc:
"Ode to Joy" by Ed Hartman/Beethoven
"Sugar Plum Fairies" by Ed Hartman/Tchaikovsky

You can also find Word On the Street on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker 

WOTS Version 55 with Darci Carlson

Today on the podcast we get to know Darci Carlson.  We talked about UFO's, being labeled "Outlaw Country", living in an RV, sustaining an artistic career, the changing landscape of Seattle, going on tour, and so much more.  I hope you enjoy getting to know Darci as much as I did!

Featured Music:
"Release Me" by Darci Carlson off Release Me EP
"Silver Spoon" by Darci Carlson off Release Me EP

You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker.

WOTS Version 54 with Dave Larson

Today on the podcast we are talking to Dave Larson.  I had a great time getting to know Dave and talking about the North West Punk and Hardcore scene, his podcast "I've Known You Too Long"on his podcast network Nobody's Nose, he helped me define and understand being straight edge, why he started a record label Excursion Records, sharing stories about the band Botch, and so much more.

Featured songs:
"Souvenir" by Screwjack
"Scenekill" by Hit! off Shermer, Illinois

You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker

WOTS Version 53 with theZim & Arock

We made it a year, 53 versions of the podcasts! This is just a short celebration of making it a year without missing a week.  Arock and I do what we do best, be goofballs. We kept it short and talk about some things that went down in the last year and looking forward to what to come.  Hope you enjoy thanks for listening.

You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker.

WOTS Version 52 - WOTS Radio #10

“Bittersweet” by The Flavr Blue off Love Notes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bittersweet/id1055269207?i=1055269336

“Wake Me Up” by Publish the Quest off A Thousand Kinds of Gold
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wake-me-up/id870827264?i=870827286

“Right Movement (Original mix)” by KJ Sawka, Miss Krystle off Right Movement
https://soundcloud.com/impossible-records

“Moonlight Solitude” by Smoke & Honey off EP
https://www.facebook.com/Smoke-and-Honey-Music-156368754387850/?fref=ts

“Nerves” by Star Anna
https://staranna.bandcamp.com/music

“Losing Streak” by Conservative Dad off Con Dad LP
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/losing-streak/id287870073?i=287870106

“The Freeze” by Ever So Android off Disconnect
https://eversoandroid.bandcamp.com/

“Concept” by Symbion Project off Semiotic
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/concept/id996379206?i=996379213

“Leather” by Erik Blood off Touch Screens
https://erikblood.bandcamp.com/

“Livin’ in the Fire” by Motopony off Welcome You
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/livin-in-the-fire/id1005030086?i=1005030094

You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker

WOTS Version 51 - theZim's Tour Journal

On November 6th I went on my first tour. Seattle to San Francisco.  This is my journal of the process and journey.  I play some songs and talk about what I learned, what made me anxious, what I hope to do next time, and more.

The tour journal is also a video if you would like to watch this you can find it on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/moNU4bmNZ9o

You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker.

WOTS Version 50 - WOTS Radio #9

theZim is on tour!!! Check out some stories and songs… Version 50 of the podcast WOTS Radio #9!

“Hed” by Hammerbox off Numb
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/numb/id304262747

“For The Heads” by Leezy Soprano off Supreme Being
https://soundcloud.com/1kingleez

“Seer” by Motopony off Motopony
http://www.motoponymusic.com/store/motopony

“Eternal September (ft. Collette Warren)” by Quadrant, Kid Hops & Iris off “206” LP
https://commercialsuiciderecords.bandcamp.com/album/206-lp

“A Call to Arms” by Rob Lyons off When It Haunts You
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/when-it-haunts-you/id882334945

“Get Lost” by The Fame Riot off Dust Funk
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dust-funk/id1040250265

“Separator” by Charms
https://charmsrock.bandcamp.com/

“Just Like Murder” by Maktub off Khronos
http://maktub.com/music

“Road Rules” by Passion Party off Bored Games
http://passionpartymusic.com/

“Horn Ska” by The Panda Conspiracy off Road Soda
https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/pandacon

You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker.

WOTS Version 49 with Spit In The Well

Today on the podcast we get to know Spit In The Well.  It was great talking to Iris Chamberlain, Erik Cargill, Frank Arriola, Tony Rodriguez and learning about what it's like being a new band, expectations of the local venues, how they write songs, their chemistry as a band, what it means to tour, and so much more!

Featured Songs:
"A Cage of Swords" by Spit In The Well off Zero
"Zero, The Fool" by Spit In The Well off Zero

You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker

WOTS Version 48 with Ryan Leyva

Today on the podcast we talk to Ryan "Nails" Leyva! Super rad talking to Ryan about his music journey.  We talked about how he got into engineering, using the Red Room and Orbit audio, advancements in digital recording, playing with Blake Lewis, having Duff McKagan manage the Chasers (or not...), and more! Hope you enjoy chatting with Ryan as much as I did!

Featured songs
"Never Die" by Katie Schoepflin
"What Are You Good At" by The Chasers

You can find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker

WOTS Version 47 with Kasson Crooker

Today on the podcast we have electronic producer and musician Kasson Crooker! It was great getting to know Kasson and learning all about his bands, why he came to Seattle, quitting his job, booking shows, making video games, impressions of Decibel Festival and more!!!

Featured Music:
"Impulse" by Symbion Project off Semiotic
"Giguebyte" by Rococo off ep élégant
"Nepoleon" by Symbion Project featuring Melissa R Kaplan

You can find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker

WOTS Version 46 - WOTS Radio #8 featuring #41for2015 Fest.

This time on WOTS Radio we have Matt Ashworth telling us about a bunch of the bands that will be apart of the #41for2015 Fest put on by Nada Mucho. With a couple bonus songs! We published this one a day early so we could stay ahead of the first day of the fest by at least a few hours... Enjoy!

“Daggers” by Detective Agency off Daggers EP
“Lightbulb” by Detective Agency
https://detectiveagency.bandcamp.com

“Secrets” by Lilac off Dream Journal
https://lilacsounds.bandcamp.com

“Just Kids” by Goodbye Heart off Restless Night
https://goodbyeheart.bandcamp.com/

“Secret Weapon” by Future Shock off Secret Weapon EP
https://futureshock.bandcamp.com

“Machine” by Screens off The Hooded Pink Falcon EP
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-hooded-pink-falcon-ep/id923263153?ign-mpt=uo%3D10

“Close to Death” by Crazy Eyes off Ring Ring Jingalong and Dark Heart Singalong
https://crazyeyes.bandcamp.com/

“Let’s Get Bent” by Stiff Spirit off Just Say Ya Hate It
https://soundcloud.com/stiff-spirit

“Brain Dead” by Steal Shit Do Drugs off First Comes Money
https://stealshitdodrugs.bandcamp.com

“Cheeto Lust” by Great Grandpa off Can Opener
https://greatgrandpa.bandcamp.com/

Wednesday Night 1 https://www.facebook.com/events/945659805518629/
Thursday Night 2 https://www.facebook.com/events/1688314478078464/
Friday Night 3 https://www.facebook.com/events/1599918410271829/
Saturday Night 4 https://www.facebook.com/events/163996813938947/
Sunday Night 5 https://www.facebook.com/events/521922484640020/

WOTS Version 45 with Beatrix Sky

This week on the podcast we have Beatrix Sky! It was awesome getting to know Beatirx. We talked about how she picked her stage name, interning with K Records,  recording and publishing her album Fever Dreams, her plans to find a label and so much more! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker.

Featured songs on today's podcast:
"Day Dreamer" by Beatrix Sky off Fever Dreams
"FTW" by Beatrix Sky off Fever Dreams

WOTS Version 44 with Crazy Eyes

On this version of the podcast we talk with Kellen and Matt of Crazy Eyes.  It was great getting to know Kellen and Matt! We talked about the origin of the band, recording the album, music as a metaphor for life, goals for the band and more! Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

You can find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker.

Featured songs:
"WWIII Songs in Hiii-Fiii" by Crazy Eyes off Ring Ring Jingalong and Dark Heart Singalong
"Blood" by Crazy Eyes off Ring Ring Jingalong and Dark Heart Singalong

WOTS Version 43 - WOTS Radio #7

“Ten Steps” by Elk and Boar off Something Out Of Nothing
https://elkandboar.bandcamp.com

“Worship Games” by Hell Mary off Worship Games
https://hellmarymusic.bandcamp.com

“Radio” by The Degrees off The Degrees
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-degrees/id210624666

“Unable” by Jazmarae Beebe
http://www.jazmaraebeebe.com/jazmarae-beebe

“What You Thought” by Heather Duby and Elemental off Heather Duby and Elemental
https://megamart.subpop.com/releases/heather_duby/heather_duby_and_elemental

“Callin’ the Freak” by Nichole Halleen & The Projects off Nichole Halleen & The Projects
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/nicholehalleentheprojects

“Transitions From Persona to Object” by Botch off We Are The Romans
https://botch.bandcamp.com/

“Brick Wall” by Two Loons For Tea off Two Loons For Tea
https://twoloonsfortea.bandcamp.com/

“Dear John” by Clearly Beloved off The City I Am Building Is For You
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/city-i-am-building-is-for/id537427916

“Light Beside You” by CJ Cosmos off CJ Cosmos Demo
https://soundcloud.com/cjcosmos 

The podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker

WOTS Version 42 The Seattle Music Scene Documentary 1 Director Commentary

This is the director commentary for the The Seattle Music Scene Documentary 1 (feat. ESA) by WOTS https://youtu.be/N_N8vB05ylI

On August 7th 2015 Word On the Street set out to discover and celebrate the culture of the Seattle music scene.

This was the date of the Ever So Android CD release party at the Crocodile Cafe.

Featured Music:
Ever So Android - http://eversoandroid.com/
Ten Miles Wide - http://tothemothership.com/
The Mama Rags - http://themamarags.com/
The Hollers - https://www.facebook.com/TheHollersMusic
The Staxx Brothers - http://staxxbrothers.com/

Presented by:
Word On the Street - http://wotspodcast.com/

Director, Producer, Editor - theZim

You can find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker

WOTS Version 41 with WES SP8

We got a long one for you today. Wes Speight and I had a great talk.  We really dug into what it means to be an artist. We got to know why he came to Seattle, his joy of cinema, how he was able to access the local music scene and more.

Featured songs on today's podcast:
"On the Run" off Lie & Wish
"Navajo Way" off Transmigration

The podcast can also be found on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker.

The Seattle Music Scene Documentary 1 (feat. ESA) by WOTS

On August 7th 2015 Word On the Street set out to discover and celebrate the culture of the Seattle music scene.

This was the date of the Ever So Android CD release party at the Crocodile Cafe.

WOTS Version 40 - WOTS Radio #6

 Another WOTS Radio for your listening pleasure! Enjoy!

“Where Is My Mind” by David Chen Feat. Annie Jantzer off Cello Put in Pop - EP
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/where-is-my-mind/id1021985342?i=1021985601

“Learn To Crawl” by Ever So Android off Disconnect
https://eversoandroid.bandcamp.com/

“Canon2: The Ink Ran Through” by Erik Blood off Canons, Vol. 1
https://erikblood.bandcamp.com/

“City of Madness” by Kate Lynne Logan off Kate Lynne Logan: The Collection
https://katelynnelogan.bandcamp.com

“Beth” by Heavy Petting off If They Are Not Dead, They Are Living Still
https://heavy-petting.bandcamp.com/

“Exploration” by DJ Veaux
https://soundcloud.com/dj-veaux

“Waterfront Trail” by Great Grandpa off Can Opener
https://greatgrandpa.bandcamp.com/

“Southside Revival” by Blue Scholars off The Long March EP
https://bluescholars.bandcamp.com

“Silver Wings” by Go Periscope
https://goperiscope.bandcamp.com/

“Slipping’ Away” by Maktub off Five
http://www.maktub.com/music

You can find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker.  Please rate, review, and subscribe! Thanks!

WOTS Version 39 with Adam Way

Today we talk with Adam Way, organizer of the Summit Block Party.  We get to learn all about what it was like putting together the block party, his involvement with the Vera Project, what got him interested in music and more! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Featured music on today's podcast:
"Bound 2 Glory" by Iji off Whatever Will Happen
"Sequins" by Vats off Excessive Days

Subscribe the the podcast on iTunes or Sticher! Leave us a rating and a review or comment! Thanks

#localmusicchallenge

WOTS Version 38 with Seattle Music News

Today we talked to Sunny Martini and Alex Crick from Seattle Music News.  We got to get their impression of the music scene in Seattle local and not local, the goals of Seattle Music News, what it means to be a music photographer, how to get a "photo pass" and so much more!

http://seattlemusicnews.com/

Featured songs on today's podcast:
"Fever" by Thunderpussy off Demos 2014
"Moment" by Ever So Android off Disconnect

Take the #localmusicchallenge

WOTS Version 37 with Dave Place

I had a great conversation with Dave Place.  We talked about his bands Ex's With Benefits and Fires.  I got to know Dave and about his journey in the Seattle music scene, why he moved here from the bay area, what got him into music, the importance of getting out and experiencing music live, and so much more!

Featured songs on today's podcast:
"Lies" by Ex's With Benefits off Bad Hotel
"Right Wave" by Fires

Take the #localmusicchallenge

WOTS Version 36 with CiViLX

Alright we got CiViLX on the podcast! He is a multifaceted personality of the local electronic music scene.  We talked about where he is from, his family, how to access the scene, the importance of beatport, being a promoter and more!  Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Join the conversation on facebook! facebook.com/wordonthestreetpodcast

Find the podcast on here:

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/word-on-the-street/id940213680

Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=65525&refid=stpr

Blogger - http://wordonthestreetseattle.blogspot.com/

Featured songs on today's podcast:
"Drones" and "Railguns" off I Lust I Need I Want I Bleed

WOTS Version 35 with Blake Lewis

Today on the podcast we have Blake Lewis.  We talk about his experience on American Idol, living in LA, doing voice over work for video games and commercials and his plans for the future.  I hope you enjoy getting to know Blake as much as I did!

Join the conversation on facebook!  https://www.facebook.com/wordonthestreetpodcast

Also be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast you can find it at these locations:

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/word-on-the-street/id940213680

Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=65525&refid=stpr

Blogger - http://wordonthestreetseattle.blogspot.com/

The featured songs on today's podcast are:
"Not Today"off Portrait of a Chameleon
"Heartbreak On Vinyl" off Heartbreak On Vinyl

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WOTS Version 34 - WOTS Radio #5

Alright we have another WOTS Radio #5 - WOTS Version 34

Thanks for listening!

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/word-on-the-street/id940213680
Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=65525&refid=stpr
Blogger - http://wordonthestreetseattle.blogspot.com/

“The Trouble With The Gods” by Fox and The Law
https://foxandthelaw.bandcamp.com

“Losing Streak” by Conservative Dad off Con Dad LP
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/con-dad-lp/id287870073

“Tip of My Tongue” by Bucket of Honey off Easy to Swallow
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bucket-of-honey/id598094294

“Go” by Theoretics off Plenty of Anything - EP
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/plenty-of-anything-ep/id577696950

“Dreaming (feat. Susy Sun) by Go Periscope off Dreaming (feat. Susy Sun) - Single
https://goperiscope.bandcamp.com/

“Instantly Hardwired” by Stereo Creeps off Cave Dwellers of Tomorrow
https://stereocreeps.bandcamp.com/

“Breakfast of Champions” by Missing Players off the EP
https://ukulele.bandcamp.com/album/the-ep

“Tomorrow Never Knows” by The Helio Sequence off Com Plex
https://theheliosequence.bandcamp.com/ (this album is not available???)

“Love Me Like Before” by Maktub off Subtle Ways
http://www.maktub.com/music

“This Time” by Novatone off Time Can’t Wait
Could not find their music online… :(

#localmusicchallenge #WOTS

WOTS Version 33 with Northern Shakedown

Here we are back again with another podcast! This time it's a little different we have a double guest podcast this week. Our headlining guest are the boys in Northern Shakedown.  We got to know all about these guys.  Where they are from, how they got into music, how the band formed and what their goals are.  We also slipped in a short segment of the interview I did with Glenn Smith on his podcast the Hevvy Time Podcast.  I hope you enjoy this weeks podcast as much as I do!

Join the conversation on Facebook.com/wordonthestreetpodcast

You can also find it here:
iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/word-on-the-street/id940213680

Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=65525&refid=stpr

Blogger - http://wordonthestreetseattle.blogspot.com/

Find the podcast I did with Glenn Smith Here https://soundcloud.com/user67776/htrp-01

Give the podcast a rating and review on iTunes, we need you to do this!

Take the #localmusicchallenge

Also check out my new project and support! facebook.com/alexanderthomas2015

WOTS Version 32 with Redwing Blackbirds

Today on the podcast we have Redwing Blackbirds. We talked to them and learned about where they are from, how they formed, the potential for more opportunities to play shows in the north west, where they are playing next and their goals for the future! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Join the conversation of just say hi at facebook.com/wordonthestreetpodcast

 Please rate review and subscribe to the podcast at these locations:

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/word-on-the-street/id940213680

Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=65525&refid=stpr

Blogger - http://wordonthestreetseattle.blogspot.com/


Featured songs on todays podcast
"Sometimes Mary" and "Eigengrau" by Redwing Blackbirds off there self titled EP

WOTS Version 31 with The W Lovers

Today on the podcast we have  Fleur and Wesley Wood also known as The W Lovers.  It was great chatting with them about their band, how they met, balancing music and family, their goals and so much more! In this version of the podcast we also have our first exclusive to the podcast live performance! Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

You can join the conversation on facebook, facebook.com/wordonthestreetpodcast

You can find the podcast here:
iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/word-on-the-street/id940213680

Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=65525&refid=stpr

Blogger - http://wordonthestreetseattle.blogspot.com/

Please rate review and subscribe to the podcast!

WOTS Version 30 with Tim Noah

Today on the podcast we talk to Tim Noah.  We learned all about Tim, his history in the NW as a songwriter and his new Theater, the Thumbnail Theater up in Snohomish Washington. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Visit the Thumbnail Theater website www.thumbnailtheater.com

You can join the conversation on facebook.  facebook.com/wordonthestreetpodcast

For the event I mentioned at the begining of the podcast go here:
https://www.facebook.com/rockmama.mgmnt
and here:
http://pages.lightthenight.org/wa/SeattleL15/pnwbandsforlls
and here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1650436335189125/

you can find the podcast at these locations:
iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/word-on-the-street/id940213680

Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=65525&refid=stpr

Blogger - http://wordonthestreetseattle.blogspot.com/

Please rate, review, and subscribe!

WOTS Version 29 with Matt Ashworth

Hey Everyone! We got Matt Ashworth on the podcast today! We talk about Nada Mucho (.com), we start to dig into the "culture" of the Seattle music scene, and so much more! We could have talked for hours but we cut it at one. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

If you want to join the conversation do it on facebook.com/wordonthestreetpodcast

get the podcast here!
iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/word-on-the-street/id940213680
Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=65525&refid=stpr
Blogger - http://wordonthestreetseattle.blogspot.com/

WOTS Version 28 - WOTS Radio #4

Today on version 28 of WOTS we have another WOTS Radio, #4! Thanks to Stevor Compton, TBASA and Matt Ashworth  for helping me pick out some songs! Thanks for listening! Enjoy!

“Daylights Gone” by Motopony off Daylights Gone
http://www.motoponymusic.com/

“Reinvention Song” by the Plains off the Boy in the Mansuit
http://www.nadamucho.com/the-plains/
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/plainsmusic

“Machine” by Screens off The Hooded Pink Falcon - EP
http://www.screenstheband.com/

“The Ballad of Robert Swift” by Real Don Music off The Dank Sinatra EP
http://realdonmusic.com/

“Out Like This” by Katherine hepburn's voice off Nada Mucho Presents: Sounds from the Seattle Underground 
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/nadamucho

“Connoisseurs of Travel” by Fear off Little Men off Tonight in your Head
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/folm2

“In The City” by Ricky & Mark off Get A Real Job You Fucking Losers - EP
https://rickypharoe.bandcamp.com/

“light of the Moon” by Mts. & Tunnels off For Day or a Lifetime
http://mtsandtunnels.com/

“Snow Falls” by Rob Lyons off When It Haunts You
https://www.facebook.com/roblyonsmusic

“Fluoride” by Critters Bugging off Bumpa
http://www.crittersbuggin.com

Join the conversation at facebook.com/wordonthestreetpodcast

Email us directly at wordonthestreetpodcast@hotmail.com

Find the podcast here:
iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/word-on-the-street/id940213680

Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=65525&refid=stpr

Blogger - http://wordonthestreetseattle.blogspot.com/

Open Mic hosted by theZim every Monday, facebook.com/substationopenmic

WOTS Version 27 with Ed Beeson

Today on the podcast we have Ed Beeson.  It was great getting to know Ed and learning about his history in the Seattle music scene as talent buy for local institutions such as The Backstage, Bumbershoot and Summer Nights at the Pier.  He is now working on a project called Gigs4U featuring local talent.  Hope you enjoy getting to know Ed as much as we did!

Join the conversation at facebook.com/wordonthestreetpodcast

Email us directly at wordonthestreetpodcast@hotmail.com

Find the podcast here:
iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/word-on-the-street/id940213680

Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=65525&refid=stpr

Blogger - http://wordonthestreetseattle.blogspot.com/

Open Mic hosted by theZim every Monday, facebook.com/substationopenmic

WOTS Version 26 with theZim

In this version of the podcast it's just me! theZim. I update you on the happenings of theZim & Arock and also my new adventure as host of the Substation open mic.  I talk about my reaction to the podcast and what I have learned and what I hope will come down the line. I hope you enjoy getting to know me and what I have to say as much as I enjoy talking!

You can find the podcast here:
iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/word-on-the-street/id940213680
Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=65525&refid=stpr
Blogger - http://wordonthestreetseattle.blogspot.com/

Join the conversation on Facebook,  https://www.facebook.com/wordonthestreetpodcast

Thanks!

WOTS Version 25 - WOTS Radio #3

This week on Word On the Street we are back with another WOTS Radio #3.  I selected 10 songs new and old from the north west music scene that I like, hope you like them to. I tell stories and play songs enjoy!

You can find the podcast here:
iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/word-on-the-street/id940213680
Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=65525&refid=stpr
Blogger - http://wordonthestreetseattle.blogspot.com/

Play list:

“Holiday” by Surrealized off Surrealized
http://surrealized.com/

“Future Burn Out” by Out Mountain Con off the MC Stands For Revolution
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mountaincon4

“The Letter” by RL Heyer off Sweet Action
https://rlheyer.bandcamp.com/

“Whistle” by ICU off Chotto Matte A Moment!
http://www.amazon.com/Chotto-Matte-Moment-Iqu/dp/B00000C2HJ

“Home” by Publish the Quest off The Threads
http://www.publishthequest.com/

Games MF Remix Beehive Cycle A
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/beehive

“Sailing On (KJ Sawka Remix)” by the Crying Spell off the Crying Spell
http://kjsawka.com/

“Feathers” by the flavr blue
http://theflavrblue.com/

“Hacienda Motel” by Pickwick off Live from the Basement YouTube Video
http://pickwickmusic.com
https://youtu.be/pNWYDw5p6VI

“When You were Mine” by Rebeca Pearcy off Sea Deep Sky High
http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Deep-High-Rebecca-Pearcy/dp/B00000IAK8/ref=ntt_mus_dp_dpt_1
http://www.allmusic.com/album/constellation-mw0000230143

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WOTS Version 24 with Mackenzie McAninch

Today on the podcast we get to know Mackenzie McAninch.  It was great talking with Mackenzie and learning about what brought him to Seattle, working on a music blog, becoming Aryon Jones and the Way's manager and more. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

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WOTS Version 23 with Laura Smith and William Rigby

Today on the Podcast we have Laura Smith and William Rigby who are starting a new website called bassorbit (currently living at bassorbit.wordpress.com). It was super rad getting to know Laura and William and talking about the local electronic music scene mostly the DnB scene. We also talked about the Baltic Room and Monkey Loft, video games, their hopes for their website and more! I hope you enjoy getting to know Laura and William as much as I did! In this podcast we feature music from Mike.ill and a mix from Quadrant and Iris enjoy!

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WOTS Version 22 with Tyler and Katrina Kope of Purr Gato

Today on the podcast we have Tyler and Katrina Kope of Purr Gato. I love these guys I hope you love them too! We learn about picking a studio to record their new album, making music as a couple, the beginnings of Purr Gato, what’s coming up and more!

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WOTS Version 21 with Ayron Jones

This week on WOTS we have Ayron Jones.  It was awesome to get to know Ayron and learn more about him and his name, how he got started in music, ultimate Frisbee, what is coming up for him and the band and more! Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

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WOTS Version 20 with TBASA

We finally got the one and only TBASA on the podcast.  It was great getting to know TBASA and chatting about growing up in the armpit of the North West, religion, his experiences with the local music scene and more thoughts on how to put a good show together and get people out to see it!  Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

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WOTS Version 19 with Karen Zamm and Stevor Compton

This time on Word On the Street we have Karen Zamm and Stevor Compton.  They are both advocates and supporters of the local music scene! Specifically the Seattle Groove scene.  Allong with being in the scene as supporters, Karen is a promoter and Stevor publishes a radio show once a week featuring local music.  Check out what they have to say about the scene and their projects! I hope you enjoy getting to know Karen and Stevor as much as I did.

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WOTS Version 18 with Patrick Galactic and Rachel Mary Helen

This Week on WOTS we have Patrick Galactic and Rachel Mary Helen.  It was great getting to know these two, Rachel is just starting her public music career and Patrick is a long time veteran of the local scene.  We reflected and talked about starting out in music and spent some time talking about local audiences and what to expect when playing shows. Hope you enjoy getting to know Rachel and Patrick as much as I did.

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WOTS Version 17 with Sabrina Hamilton

We sat down and talked to Sabrina Hamilton of Sabrina in Seattle.  We learned about her life in music and joy for cinema.  We talked about her podcast "Sabrina in Seattle", some of her artistic goals and more.  Hope you enjoy getting to know Sabrina!

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WOTS Version 16 with Dirty Dirty

Check it out we got Ian Forrester and Ian Harper of Dirty Dirty on the podcast today! It was awesome getting to know these guys! We talk about their music, playing Nirvana covers, their upcoming EP release, making video's and so much more! Enjoy!

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WOTS Version 15 with Tim Stiles of Passion Party

Today we talked to Tim Stiles of Passion Party.  We got to know him and his music.  We talked about his style of Hip Hop, how he got started playing music, his experience with the Seattle Art Institute and more! Tim and his band Passion Party will be playing March 21st at the Rendezvous be sure to check them out! https://www.facebook.com/passionpartymusic

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WOTS Version 14 with Aaron Roden of the Air-Raid Podcast

This week on Word On the Street we have Aaron Roden of the Air-Raid podcast! Super stoked that I got to have him on the Podcast! He is a great advocate and supporter of the local music scene. We got some good nuggets of wisdom out of Aaron about local music and podcasting. I know I learned something hope you do to.

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WOTS Version 13 with Joel Bergstrom of VibraGun

On Version 13 of WOTS we have Joel Bergstrom from the band VibraGun. Hope you enjoy getting to know Joel as much as I did! Check it out! (oh and Duke the dog joined us too!)

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WOTS Version 12 - WOTS Radio #2

Today we have another version of WOTS Radio! I play songs and tell stories hope you enjoy!

play list:

No Remedy - The Flavr Blue
God Damn Girl - Motopony
Feel This Way - Tangerine
Heat Wave - Kirsten Wenlock
The Hilltop - Hilltop Washington
Riverside - Trolls Cottage
Early Summertime Blues #2 - C-Leb & A-Bro
Repeating Cycles (VIP) - KJ Sawka feat. LaMeduza
Valhalla - Hannalee
All You Lovers - Tiny Messengers

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WOTS Version 11 with Andy Palmer

Today on Word On the Street is Andy Palmer booker for Nectar Lounge in Fremont.  We get a look at what it's like working for Nectar as their booker. It was great having Andy on and getting some insights, this version is a shorter one we only had a half hour to have our conversation.  We hope to have Andy back for more conversation in the future.  We closed out the podcast with a song by Tuatara featuring Skerik and Barrett Martin They will be performing at Nectar on Feb. 20 2015 check it out!

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WOTS Version 10 with DJ Veaux

We got Colin Warnn aka DJ Veaux on the podcast this week.  He is a local DJ, producer and podcaster.  It was great getting to know him and his take on the local electronic music scene. We got him to remix a theZim & Arock track Playing My Guitar check it out!
https://soundcloud.com/djveaux/thezim-arock-playing-my-guitar-dj-veaux-remix

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WOTS Version 9 with Dave O'Leary and Stacey Meyer

This week on Word On the Street we have author and musician Dave O' Leary.  He wrote a book inspired by the Seattle music scene and his involvement in it called "The Music Book".  We also have Stacey Meyer of the local band "Furniture Girls".  We get to know these two artist from Seattle and learn what they are up to, hope you enjoy!

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WOTS Version 8 with John Devos

This week on Word On the Street we got John Devos Local area Drummer for Funeral Age, Mesmur and Dalla Nebbia.  We talked about the Seattle Metal scene and got to know Jon and his music! Join the conversation on Facebook. Facebook.com/wordonthestreetpodcast

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WOTS Version 7 with Adrian and Melissa Braxton

This week on the podcast we have Adrian and Melissa Braxton.  We get to know them and their bands The Braxmatics and Smoke and Honey. We get to see how they worked toward and achieved their musical goals and what's next! Join the conversation at facebook.com/wordonthestreetpodcast

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WOTS Version 6 with Ever-So-Android

We sat down with Ever-So-Android and got to know Drew Murray, Hope Simpson and their dog Duke! We talked about how they met, where they are from, how they approach making music, what they see and saw from local musicians and how they wanted to do it different.  We also talked about their Kickstarter and some of their hopes and goals.  Hope you enjoy join the conversation on facebook, facebook.com/wordonthestreetpodcast and on instigram and twitter @_thezim

WOTS Version 5 - WOTS Radio

This week on the WOTS podcast it's a little different.  We put together our first WOTS Radio version.  I (theZim) picked 10 songs that I listen to on the regular and put a WOTS radio show together for you.  I tell stories and play music of some of my favorite local artist.  Hope you enjoy.

Maktub - Motherfucker - Khronos
Conservative Dad - Cataract - Chemical EP
Kate Tucker - I'm On Fire - Alliance Sessions
Panda Conspiracy - Gotta Be Away - Road Soda
Project Lionheart - Can't Stop Me - Shoebox Radio
Visqueen - The Capital - Message to Garcia
Kimo Muraki - Built to Last - From Northgate With Love
The Grandtours - Keep You Around - The Grandtours
City 17 - Ignite It - Ignite It
Novatone - Midnight - Time Can't Wait

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