Today on the podcast I finally get Arock to record a full hour podcast with me. We sit down in Deacon 2 (Arock's basement bedroom) and talk about how my move to San Diego will effect the band, our plans for the future, we also reflect on the past and formation of the band. We also talk about homelessness, people watching and so much more.
Featured music
"Flow" by theZim & Arock (rough mix)
"Warrior Song" by theZim & Arock off Peace & Love Vol. 1.
Today on the podcast we sit down at Cloud Studios with the band Duke Evers. Joshua Starkel,
Kyle Veazey, and Dune Butler tell us about their new album Velvet Hips, signing with a label, what they learned during the recording and label process and how bringing Dune into the band has added to their sound. We also talked about their first recording Handfull of Pennies, going to CMJ to play on a showcase and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Shake It Down" by Duke Evers off Velvet Hips
"Velvet Hips" by Duke Evers off Velvet Hips
Today on the podcast we talk to Saint John. Local singer/songwriter Saint John of Saint John and the Revelations tells us about what brought him to Seattle, building up the courage to play in front of people for the first time by busking in Europe, the Revelations, and so much more!!! I hope enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Hear Me Now" off Welcome by Saint John and the Revelations
"Madman" off Welcome by Saint John and the Revelations
Today on the two year anniversary of the podcast we sat down with Patrick Galactic and his band. Patrick Galactic recently had an EP release show for "Running from the Sun" at the Sunset Tavern. We recorded this podcast in the bar area of the Sunset Tavern with Patrick Galactic, and his band Justin Pascua, Brenden Z. Smith, and Ian Sides. This podcast is the first of a slight format change. Each member of the band answered these three questions. Why do you make music? Who has been your biggest support in your musical journey? What is one thing you want for your music career? After answering these questions we took a deep dive on the new EP. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Center of Command" by Patrick Galactic off Running from the Sun
"Pull the Pin" by Patrick Galactic off Running from the Sun
Today on the podcast we meet back up with Beatrix Sky. This is the first recording Word On the Street has done in a public setting. Beatrix and I sat down in Marino Adriatic Cafe in Portland OR and she told us all about her new album Rock Star, what went into it, what's different about it from her previous recordings. We also talked about her move to Portland from Olympia, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Pretty Things" by Beatrix Sky off Rock Star
"Wait Loss" by Beatrix Sky off Rock Star
Today on the podcast we have Jeni Wren Stottrup. We get to know Jeni and learn all about her podcast Gritty Birds she takes us on a deep dive of why she started it, what she has learned and where she hopes to take it. We also get to know Jeni better and learn about her musical projects, landing in Seattle then moving to Portland and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
Featured music:
"Don't Call it Love" by Jeni Wren off North Star EP
This week on the podcast we sit down with the members of Season of Strangers. We get to know Lino T Fernandez, Mandy McGee, Jesse J Bynum, at Jason Markin house in Tacoma. They just wrapped up recording the live recordings you will hear on the podcast. We talk about how they formed as a band, going through line up changes, and how they plan to use the live recordings. We also went around the horn and got to know each member of the band, and we talked about setting up Popnoise Fest NW. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
Featured music:
"Wind On The Sail" by Season of Strangers
"Most Of The Week" by Season of Strangers
On the podcast this week we talk to Kasson Crooker. Kasson has a new release for Symbion Project, Arcadian. We take a deep dive on the new album, choosing guest vocalists, the production process and getting it on Pandora. We also talk about promoting and hiring a PR company and what his process was around that. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Stainless Endless Radiance (Arcadian Mix Featuring Briana Marela)" by Symbion Project off Arcadian
"The Charmed (Featuring Jenni Potts)" by Symbion Project off Arcadian
Today on the podcast we get a deep dive on Seattle's Tribute to The Last Waltz. We sit down with Michael Rognlie and Jasen Samford and learn about how the Seattle's Tribute to The Last Waltz started, moving the show from the Tractor Tavern to the Neptune Theater, joining up with Seattle Theater Group and the evolution of the show. We also talk about benefiting Northwest Harvest, picking and working with the musicians, marketing the event, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Life is a Carnival" by Seattle's Tribute to The Last Waltz featuring: Stephanie Anne Johnson
"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" Seattle's Tribute to The Last Waltz featuring:Jason Scott Dodson
Today on the podcast we have Will Morgan of Willie & The Whips. We get to know Will and all about his band Willie & the Whips, we talk about the inspiration of North Mississippi Hill Country Blues, and visiting the Mississippi picnic for it. We talk about recording the new album and how the band formed for the new album. We also get some back story on Will what got him inspired to play music and the first guitar out of the Sears catalog he bought with his paper rout money. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music: “Thunder” by Willie & The Whips off Homage “Can’t Keep a Good Man Down” by Willie & The Whips off Homage
Today we have Ryan Anthony Brooks on the podcast. We get to know Ryan and talk about his solo project, we do a deep dive on his album Wanderlust, and we talk about singing for The Pro-nouns. We also get nerdy on coffee, we look back on the Four Corners - A Split collaboration and we get some back story on Ryan. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Wanderlust" by Ryan Anthony Brooks off Wanderlust
"Motel Bed" by Ryan Anthony Brooks off Wanderlust
Today on the podcast we have Theresa Cadondon and Dennis Zender of Marsalis. Theresa and Dennis stopped by the closet studio to talk about how the band started, how they promote and use social media, and how they got the EP written and recorded. We also got some back story on Teresa and Dennis what it's like to have a band member from Canada and crossing the boarder as a musician. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
“Where I Am” by Marsalis off Marsalis
“Hope” by Marsalis off Marsalis
Today on the podcast we have Aaron Torres. We talk to Aaron and learn all about his projects including TWTYE The Local Spot, taking pictures and video of bands, bouncing between Spokane and Seattle. We also talk about the evolution of his gear, the "fun" of editing video, his trouble with YouTube, and learning how to interview bands. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Shattered" by Thunder Knife
"Blind Drive" by Strawberry Rocket
Today we publish the 100th version of the podcast. On August 20th I collected some of my favorite local musicians to celebrate making it to 100 by recording a live event at the Substation!!! I would like to thanks everyone involved in making this a successful event.
Today on the podcast I present my top 5 local bands of all time. I tell stories and play songs! I hope you enjoy.
Featured music:
"Headfirst" by Ever So Android off The Civil
"Learn To Crawl" by Ever So Android off Disconnect
"Built To Last" by Kimo Muraki off From Northgate With Love
"Fade To Black" by Tiny Messengers off Tiny Messengers EP
"Gotta Be Away" by The Panda Conspiracy off Road Soda
"Sunrise, Sunset" by The Panda Conspiracy off Lunar Migration
"Cataract" by Conservative Dad off Chemical EP
"Too Late" by Conservative Dad off Con Dad LP
"Love Me Like Before" by Maktub off Subtle Ways
"Slippin' Away" by Maktub off Five
Today on the podcast we have Nate Omdal and Spekulation. We got to know Nate Omdal and Matt Matt Spek Watson aka Spekulation starting off with Spekulation's new album, how they work together, and how they met. We also talk about Fair Trade Music, Spekulation's social media activism, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured Music:
"3 AM In a Perfect World feat. Nate Omdal" by Spekulation off Nine to Fives & Afterlives
"About That feat. Sleep Steady" by Spekulation off Nine to Fives & Afterlives
Today on the podcast we have LocoMotive. Bella Mariani, Ethan Horn, and Ryan Horn told us how they got started in music, how the band formed at Big Star Studios, how they started writing their own songs and finding their sound. We also talk about how much the local music community has influenced their early careers in music. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Take Your Steps" by LocoMotive off No Toby No
"Muscle Memory (feat. Brandon Parker)" by LocoMotive off No Toby No
Today on the podcast we sit down with Ever So Android. We talk to Drew Murray, Hope Simpson, and Ben Hilzinger all about their new recordings, integrating Ben into the band, the evolution of their sound between their first EP and now. We also talk about the EP release party September 2nd 2016 at Neumos (with Hobosexual, Wild Powwers, and Sundries), and so much more. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Fall Apart" by Ever So Android off The Civil
"Sons And Daughters" by Ever So Android off The Civil
Today on the podcast we get to know Levi Fuller. Levi tells us all about Ball of Wax Audio Quarterly, how it started, what it's like now and where it's going. We also get to know about Levi's band Levi Fuller & the Library. How it evolved from a solo project into a full band and the differences or similarities of each. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured Music:
"Leap Year Baby (Like *@#% Ain’t Happened)" by Masonic Mouth Sounds off Ball of Wax Vol. 40
"Unfuck the World" by Levi Fuller & the Library off Ball of Wax Vol. 45
Today on the podcast we have Among Authors. We talk to Ian Ketterer,
Jonathan Livingston,
Jason Ketterer and learn all about the band. We get an in depth look at their new recording, going through name and lineup changes, working with multiple drummers on the recording and how their sound has evolved. We also learn about what brought them to Seattle from Wisconsin, how they have been able to gain access to the local music scene and so much more.
Featured music: "Imitation House" by Among Authors off I Am Become
Today on the podcast we have Michael Stephens & Leigh Bezezekoff of the Macefield Music Festival. We get to know Michael and Leigh and learn all about their roles as executive director and marketing and social media for the festival. We also learn some of the origin of the festival and one of the things we all like to know, how bands get selected. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
Featured music:
"Fata Mirage" by Maszer off dreamsz
"Grown Man" by Fly Moon Royalty
Today on the podcast we have Wes Engelbach. We talk to Wes and get to know all about his involvement with Real Don Music, how he is working to support the scene and how he got started in it. This weeks conversation spent a lot of time on culture of the scene topics and ideas something that really get's me excited. I hope you find this conversation enlightening and informative.
Featured music:
"Givenchy Jones" by Real Don Music off The Dank Sinatra EP
"Emeralds and Angels" by Real Don Music
Today on the podcast we have Elijah Dhavvan also known as Tobias The Owl. We talked to Elijah about his new album and the release show for it at the Tractor Tavern on August 12th 2016, and the make up of the band "Tobias The Owl". We also talk about the Olympia and Seattle Acoustic Fest, his involvement with Folk Life and got some of his backstory. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured Music:
"The Wind And The Echo" by Tobias The Owl off Every Eye is a Universe
"White Wine (Paint My Love)" by Tobias The Owl off Every Eye is a Universe
We got another podcast on the podcast today, so meta... Nick Plesha and Ryan Wisniewski came over to the closet studio to chat! We talked about the Fun Base Alpha podcast, how it started, how it's evolved, and the possible future for it. We also got some back story on Nick and Ryan and also learned what Twitch live streaming is all about, what Nick's "Nick in the World" podcast is and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
"Sending something out on the internet... is a global competition you are up against the best in the world, why is someone going to give you their time, you have to make it worth their time" - Nick Plesha
Featured Music:
"Dying A Lot" by Inventory
"Condos" by Inventory
Today on the podcast we talk to Devin Sinha. We learn all about Devin, how to pronounce his last name correctly, how he got on Art Zone with Nancy Guppy, took a deep dive on his recording process and his latest recording. We also got some backstory on Devin, what brought him to Seattle, what he does for a day job, we talked a bit on what he feels about covers, and open mics. I hope you enjoy getting to know Devin as much as I did.
Featured Music:
"When We Sleep" by Devin Sinha off Our Past And Present Futures
"Call The Mountains Down" by Devin Sinha off Our Past And Present Futures
Today on the podcast we have Heather Thomas and Dune Butler of General Mojo's. We talked about how General Mojo's formed, the proper pronunciation of their name, how Heather joined the band, what it's like to go on tour, and their new album. We also got some back story on Heather and Dune. We learned how each of them got into music, the first songs that inspired them, their paths in training on their instruments and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured Music
"The Valley" by General Mojo's off How Hollow A Heart
"Don't Feed The Birds" by General Mojo's off How Hollow A Heart
We got the Grand Poobah of the Gig Town music app on today's podcast. Andy Altman stopped by the Closet Studio to talk from top to bottom of what the Gig Town app is all about. He has "Uberized" the process of booking a musician or band at your venue or event. We breakdown the hopes and thoughts around the app, how it started, what they learned and what they hope for the future. One of the most fascinating parts of the conversation was learning how music communities have either embraced or been skeptical of the app. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Where I am" by Marsalis
"My Love Remains" by Ayron Jones and The Way off Dream
Today on the podcast we have The Valley. Dan Beloit,
Colin Faddis, and
Tim Basaraba of The Valley came over to talk about what it's like being a band for 15+ years, what is the secret to their longevity, what it's like rotating through different musicians, we talked about their new EP, and how they recorded it. We also got some back story on Dan and Colin and we caught up with Tbasa and how it's going as booker of the Substation. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured Music:
"It's Alright" by The Valley off Wolf EP
"GEOWA" by the Valley off Wolf EP
Today on the Podcast we talk to Leanne Wilkins & the Weathered. We sat down with Leanne, Michael, Derek, and Travis and learned all about the new album, how they came together as a band and they helped me learn the definition of Americana. We also went around the horn and got to know each member of the band. I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Battlefield" by Leanne Wilkins & the Weathered off Ordinary Grey
"Earth Meets Sky" by Leanne Wilkins & the Weathered off Ordinary Grey
Today on the podcast we have Draze. We got to know Draze and learned about his backgound in music, living in a musical household, being on stage at an early age, and what went into creating his latest mix tape. We also learned how he got into licensing his music, we talked about the sound of the Seattle Hip-Hop scene and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Today on the podcast we talk with photographer Kari Nicole Taylor. We get to know Kari and learn all about her thesis work and show Musicians in the Raw. We learn how she came up with the idea how her teachers and peers reacted to the project, what changed for from the beginning to the end of project. We also got to know Kari better and learned about growing up in Titusville, Pennsylvania, what got her into photography, volunteering for KEXP, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Delilha" by Clayton Kaiser
"Upstairs" by David Johnson off Venus Guytrap
"Ghosts" by Wonder off Burn the Answers
You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Google Play for Android, and Spreaker.
It's Thursday that means it's podcast day! Today we have talent buyer, promoter, and producer of events Morgan Henley. We learned what got him into this business, how BrodieNation started, his goal to bring music to the Snoqualmie valley, and his adventures as a show promoter in the area. We also learn why Morgan was not such a good running back, what he learned from the People with Instruments festival and more. I hope you enjoy talking with Morgan as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Boys From the Puget Sound" by Ayron Jones and The Way
"48 Reasons" by McDougall
You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Google Play for Android, and Spreaker.
Today on the podcast we have the most people who have been in the closet studio at one time. We talk to members of Actionesse, Crystal Desert, The Pro-nouns, and Asterhouse about their collaboration, Four Corners: A Split. Phil Kaltenbach, Paddy Moran, Ryan Alexander, Christian Smith, Jon Garber, Nelly Howard, Banner Driskell, and Russ Thornburg let us know how they came together to make the album, where they recorded it, their process for communicating and working together, their plans for it's release and shows. This was a great conversation full of laughter and fun, hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Featured music: "Sick Of Living" by Crystal Desert off Four Corners: A Split "Light Speed Dimensions" by The Pro-nouns off Four Corners: A Split "Who's Gonna Wear This" by Actionesse off Four Corners: A Split "Sweet Fragile World" by Asterhouse off Four Corners: A Split
You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Google Play for Android, and Spreaker.
Today on the podcast we have Scarlet Parke. We had a great conversation with Scarlet and learned all about her music, working with Gig Town, how she formed her band, and curating concerts for the College Club. We also got some back story on Scarlet, why she started music, her big dreams of being a basketball star, and her expert scooter driving skills. Hope you enjoy getting to know Scarlet as much as I did!
Featured music:
"Fallin" by Scarlet Parke
"Wheels Fall Off ft. Scarlet Parke" by The Good Husbands
You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Google Play for Android, and Spreaker.
Today on the podcast we have Matt Weltner. Matt Weltner is one of the creators of Rain Fest. We talked all about Rain Fest, how it started, how it grew over the last 10 years, some behind the scenes stories of the process, and that this is it's last year! We also got a short breakdown of Hardcore music and some backstory on Matt and what got him into music. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Canonized" by Blacklisted off Peace On Earth, War On Stage
"Bremerton Zoo" by Power off Bremerton Zoo
"New Damage" by Lower Species off 2015 Demo
You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Stitcher for Android, and Spreaker.
Today we have Ben Edwards, Kevin Odegard, and John Cochran of Granite Waves. We learned all about Granite Waves starting as Black Moth, success with Craig's List, finding chemistry as a band. We also got a great look at what is going on around Tacoma and the South Sound, learned all about the Doomed & Stoned northwest compilation and we went around the horn and got some back story on each member of the band. I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did.
Featured Music:
"Sphinx" by Granite Waves off the Doomed & Stoned Compilation
"The Ice King" by Granite Waves off Below The Narrow
We have visual artist Katie Kurkjy on the podcast today. We got to know Katie and her art, we learned about her time at Cornish College of the Arts, her work as a glass artist, working for Dale Chihuly, her first successful piece of re-purposing a musical instrument. We also learned when Katie knew she was going to be an artist, her plans to collaborate with other local artists and musicians, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Seaside" by Duke Evers off Handful of Pennies
"Like Dreaming" by the Hollers
You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Stitcher Radio for Android, and Spreaker.
Today on the podcast we have Caleb and Randy of Dire Fire! We got to know Caleb and Randy and learned all about Dire Fire, how it started, the car accident that changed everything, why there is no drummer on the album cover. We also broke down the recording song by song, how they define their sound and got some back story on Caleb and Randy. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Two Worlds" by Dire Fire off Two Worlds
"Liquid" by Dire Fire
You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Stitcher Radio for Android, and Spreaker.
Get your ears ready this is another long one! Today on the podcast we have Silas Stokes and Matt Brown of Strive Creative Coalition. We got to know Silas and Matt and learned all about Strive, how it started, what they are learning, the growth mindset, what it's like to interact with different types of artist. We also talked about how Matt broke his shoulder, SOTA, how much Matt inspires Silas, tips on lighting for video, and so much more. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured songs:
"Petrichor" by Silas Stokes, Matt Brown, and Dallen Pace
"Breath, Just Breath" Strive Creative Process feat. PJ Covello
"Brand New Morning" by Matt Brown off Be Who You Are
You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Stitcher Radio for Android, and Spreaker.
Today on the podcast we talk to Christopher E. Patocka. It was great chatting with Chris, we learned all about growing up in Guam, going through foster care, playing Yugioh, his love of Korn, learning songs on his first guitar, when he knew he wanted to move to Seattle. We also got into his bands Bento Box, Either Or, and all the bands Chris quit. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Featured Music: "The Addict" by Last Great Cavalry "A.M. - Live at the Blue Moon" Chris Patocka Ensemble
You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Stitcher Radio Android, and Spreaker.
I have been looking forward to this one for a while now! We have Chris Poage on the podcast. Chris and I go way back, I am glad I got to sit down with him and get into his music and more. We talked about his bands Mts. & Tunnels, Panda Conspiracy, Publish the Quest, Cephalopod, we also talked about Jungle in the Forest, Medicine Wheel, thoughts about KEXP, doing more with video and so much more. I hope you enjoy talking with Chris as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Badweather" by Chris Poage/Mts. & Tunnels
"Oh So Nice" by Mts. & Tunnels off Mts. & Tunnels
You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Stitcher Radio Android, and Spreaker.
Today on the podcast we have Wonder! It was great getting to know Wonder (again). We had a candid conversation about her new recordings, exercise, riding bikes, anxiety, having the heart of a champion, and why it's so important to back up your computers. I hope you enjoy talking with Wonder as much as I did!
Featured music:
"Starting Line" by Wonder (recorded in the closet studio)
"Angel" by Wonder (recorded in the closet studio)
You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Stitcher Radio for Android, and Spreaker.
Lets talk to Chris Weber today on the podcast! It was great getting to know Chris, we talked about all about Rock Lottery, what it is, how it started, basically all the in's and outs. We also talked about his involvement in with One Reel, City of Music Career Day, and we got some back story about Chris. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!
Featured Music:
"Down and Out in Barcelona" by Somos Marquis Homos
from Seattle Rock Lottery 02 - April 29, 2006
"Policeman Please Pull Over" by The Most Popular Girl in School
from Seattle Rock Lottery 03 - July 14th, 2007
You can find the podcast on iTunes for your iOS device, Stitcher Radio for Android and Spreaker
Alright we got Mind Vice on the podcast today. We talk to Walter O'Toole, Michael Knapp, Ian Sides, and Miles Hubbard. We learn how they formed the band, how they use a tascam 4 track and a VCR to record, making hand painted album covers, we go around the horn and learn a little back story on each of them, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured Music:
"Bluesmotorwolf" by Mind Vice off Humanimality EP
"Wild Ride" by Mind Vice off Set This Thing In Motion
You can find the podcast on iTunes for your iOS and desktop, Stitcher Radio for Android, and Spreaker
Today we talk to Malcolm Roberts, Christopher Bonny, Benjamin Parker Johnson, and Charley Wheeler of Wooky. We talked about how the band formed, how they came into their sound, and how they found a community of local musicians and bands that support their band and each other. We also went around the horn and learned about how music came into the life of each member. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Featured music: "Lovers" by Wooky off Wooky E.P. "Something To Be Said" by Wooky off Wooky E.P You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Stitcher Radio for Android and Spreaker
Today we welcome back Tyler and Katrina Kope of Purr Gato! This is our first returning guests. I was nervous how it would go, it ended up being amazing! We dove into the new Purr Gato record Our Electric Universe, we listened to three songs off the record, we talked about the recording process, including mixing and mastering, we talk about the what they learned about recording and what they will do next time. We also talked about Katrina's other projects, and we spent some time on the culture of the Seattle music scene. Be sure to check out Purr Gato's CD release party, March 19th at the Seamonster! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
Featured Music:
"Let The Beat Go" by Purr Gato off Our Electric Universe
"All I Need" by Purr Gato off Our Electric Universe
"Head In The Sand" by Purr Gato off Our Electric Universe
You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Spreaker
Today on the podcast we talk to Ryan Muller. Ryan told us all about creating AMDEF, Chance Fashion, and a new project called Art on the Rocks, under the umbrella of Active Entertainment. We also got to know Ryan, why he doesn't have a car, why he lives downtown, how he discovered his ability to connect people and produce events, and so much more! I hope you enjoy getting to know Ryan as much as I did.
Featured songs
"I.Am.Def." (Dj Martini feat. Billy tha Fridge and Phil Pilon)
"Black & Mild" by The Staxx Brothers off Black & Mild
You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and Spreaker
Today on the podcast we have Æon Corvidae of Wandering King. We get to know Æon, we learn how she became the lead singer of Wandering King, the importance of pets in her life, where she grew up, how to get personal with your fans on social networks, recording the next Wandering King EP, and more! I hope you enjoy talking with Æon as much as I did. Featured music: "Ruination" by Wandering King off There's Only One - EP "Fuego" by Wandering King off There's Only One - EP
You can find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Spreaker.
Today on the podcast we talk to artist and musician Casey Brookbush. We get to learn about his artistic process, the importance of music in that process, where he is from, being a sign maker and graphic artist, playing in the bands The Oswald Effect, Custom Hustler and Blackout Media, transitioning into visual art becoming the primary source of artistic expression. I hope you enjoy getting to know Casey as much as I did. Featured songs: "The Nothing" by The Oswald Effect off Love & Sabotage "Elephants" by The Oswald Effect off Love & Sabotage You can find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and Spreaker As mentioned on the podcast please help support the Gofundme campaign for my high school band director Robert Pitzer's Liver Transplant https://www.gofundme.com/msgw7q98 Thanks for your support.
Today on the podcast we get to know Jake Uitti. We talk to Jake about savoring the moment, the Monarch Review, how it got started and where it's going, enjoying the presence of our friends, The Great UM, The Glass Notes and so much more! Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music
"Uptown" by The Great UM off Never Been There
"Love gets nothing done" by The Glass Notes off As The Building Crumbles
You can find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and Spreaker
Today on the podcast we talk to RL and Simon Heyer. RL joined us and brought his son so we get to know what it's like to be a musician and a parent. We also get to know about RL's bands Cracker Factory and Your Sweet Action. We talk about the new years eve show at the Hard Rock Cafe with Bucket of Honey and McTuff, promoting shows including the John Lennon tribute/benefit show at the Columbia City Theater, and we got in depth about the culture of the scene. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Stronger Than Glue" by Cracker Factory off Chasing Ghosts
"Capsule" by RL Heyer off Sweet Action
You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker.
Today on the podcast we talk to SwampheavY. Elvis, Cody,
Benny, and Blake tell us about their band SwampheavY, how it formed, how they write songs, their choices on stage presence, where to access more of the heavier side of the Seattle music scene, and some of their favorite bands in it. We also go around the horn and get to know where each of them found music! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured songs:
"Throat Cherry" by SwampheavY off I
"Surfing on Mermaids Blood" by SwampheavY off I
You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker.
Today on the podcast we get to talk to CJ Kinton and Steve Fisher. CJ is an author and is in the process of writing a book, she put together a sound track for the book that features many local Seattle artists one of which is Steve Fisher. We get to know about CJ's book, what it's about, how she came up with the idea for the story and for the sound track and how she collected the music for it. Steve is a local musician we learn about the projects he as been involved in, working through self doubt, and how music and art makes the world a better place. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Featured music:
"Ravens Wings" by Steve Fisher off Edge - The Soundtrack to the Novel
"Just Thinking of You" by Steve Fisher (live recording on WOTS)
You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker.
Today on the Podcast we have Patrick Nehoda. We get to know Patrick and learn about his music, what brought him to Seattle, the struggle of transitioning to a music focused lifestyle, recording an album, working with producer Ryan Leyva, learning about mastering for vinyl and so much more. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Patrick as much as I did.
Featured songs:
"Just Another Season" by Patrick Nehoda off Don't Forget the Hat
"Anymore" by Patrick Nehoda off Don't Forget the Hat
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Today on the podcast we have one of my favorite local musicians Kimo Muraki. We get in depth with Kimo about becoming the booker at the High Dive in Fremont and his goals surrounding that, what he has learned so far and also give some advice to local bands looking to get shows. We also talk about a bunch of the projects Kimo has been involved with including Surrealized, Tiny Messengers, and Marmalade, we also talk about what it takes to be a studio musician, and more. I hope you enjoy getting to know Kimo with me!
Featured songs:
"CHB" by Surrealized off Surrealized
"All The Pretty Lovers" by Kimo Muraki (demo)
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