WOTS Version 140 with Below Blackstar

Today on the podcast we get together with the band Below Blackstar.  Jason, Gerard, Debra, Jessica, Christopher, and Skye invited me over to their rehearsal space and we got to know all about the band and the mushrooms growing in the band room as well as how the band fits in the Seattle music community.  We also got some stories about how these musicians met and what being apart of Below Blackstar means to them. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured music:
"red / shades of red [reprise]" by Below Blackstar off Under A Concrete Sky
"blue-hued sleep-deprived love song" by Below Blackstar off Under A Concrete Sky

Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/belowblackstarmusic/

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WOTS Version 139 with Araless

This week on the podcast I talk with Araless.  I got together with Araless at his house in Greenwood we talked all about the scene and his music. We talked about where he feels his sound and ideas fit within the Seattle hip hop and music community.  We also talked about what is to come with Araless and forming a live band and the sound he is creating with it and the goals to tour and get out of the local community with it. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured music:
"Robots" by Araless off Proletariat Rock
"Attention" by Araless off Symbiosis

Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/araless

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WOTS Version 138 with Kelly & Alton Fleek

This week on the podcast we talk to The Spider Ferns.  Kelly, Alton and I got together at Porchlight Coffee & Records and talk about the band, how it fits in the landscape of the Seattle music community, defining success, and presenting a multi media experience.  We also talk about ideas around touring, the culture of the scene, and how to make a show more then a show.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured music:
"Stronger Still" by The Spider Ferns off Safety
"Worlds Will Fall" by The Spider Ferns off Safety

Learn more here: https://www.thespiderferns.com/

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WOTS Version 137 with Heather Thomas

Today on the podcast we visit the Friend Zone with Heather Thomas! Heather and I sit down in her basement music studio and chat about her new album.  We take a deep dive on all facets, the songs, the ideas, the release show and more! We also talk a bit about support as an artist and get some ideas about what's next for Heather and her career as a musician. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured music:
"People in Places" by Heather Thomas off People in Places
"Leanna" by Heather Thomas off People in Places

Learn more here: https://www.heatherthomasmusic.com/

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WOTS Version 136 with Justin Froese

Today on the podcast we have Justin Froese.  Justin came over to Studio Twelve Hundred and we talk about life, recording music, releasing vinyl and get the state of Justin! We also get a comparison of the San Diego and Seattle music communities, plus I ask Justin why he makes music.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured music:
"Finally Here" by Justin Froese off Fireflies
"Assalaam Alaykum" by Justin Froese off Fireflies

Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JustinFroeseMusic

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