WOTS Version 221 with Aline & Wes

On today's Word On the Street Podcast we are joined by Aline & Wes. It was great getting to know Aline & Wes, they told us all about their band, how it formed, and the music they play. We also got to know how Wes is balancing being a new father and a musician. Aline told us about her interview project asking other artist about how they cope with anxiety and depression. We got to know the plans for Aline and Wes and what they would like to do with the band, from more recordings to touring. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Featured Music:
"My Super Power Is Love" By Aline & Wes
"Whoa" by Aline & Wes off Armageddon of Love

Learn More Here:
https://www.alineandwes.com/

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New EP by theZim: Now All No Wall

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WOTS Version 220 with Blazinspace

Today on the Word On the Street Podcast we talk with Blazinspace! It was great getting to know Blazinspace, we started off with some get to know you questions such as favorite movie, food, drinks, etc.  Then we got into Blazinspace's connection to the Seattle music community.  We talk on such things as their roll with Weird At Night and also doing live projections at local shows.  Blazinspace also told us how they got into movie making and what brought them to Seattle. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured Music:
"10,000 Generations" by Khu.éex’ 
"$ue B!rd" by Terry Monstrosity off NOTFORPLAY2

Learn More Here:
https://www.seeblazinspace.com/

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 Zim's New EP - Now All No Wall EP Release Show

 
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WOTS Version 219 with KJ Sawka - LIVE

On this version of the Word On the Street Podcast we talk with my good friend and former band mate KJ Sawka. KJ and I got together for the second livestream version of the podcast! I love doing this as a livestream!  It did not take us long to get into a great philosophical conversation about what kind of mindset you need to have for success in music. KJ shared a lot about his philosophy and work ethic and how it came about. I also asked KJ to tell us about his experience being a part of the Seattle music community and what he has learned now that he does not live inside of it anymore. KJ also told us about his plans with Blake Lewis and their band The Private Language. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

The conversation with KJ starts at 9:00

Featured Music:
"The Wind" by All Fires & KJ Sawka
"Everybody Wants To Rule The World" by The Private Language

Learn More Here:
https://www.sawkashop.com/

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WOTS Version 218 with Ballard Vox

On this version of the Word On the Street Podcast we are talking with Ballard Vox. Melissa Wax, Collene McCarter, and Andy Perkovich join us to talk about all things Ballard Vox and more. We start off with what they are looking forward to from upcoming shows and music releases as well as getting things back to normal with Ballard Vox and a full concert calendar. We also get nerdy on photo gear while finding out their personal goals with photography and music journalism. They give us a taste of what life was like for them during the pandemic, what they learned about themselves and how it effected Ballard Vox. We also get into the relevance of the MP3, or lack there of, and much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

The conversation with Melissa, Collene, and Andy starts at 10:00

Featured Music:
"Somewhere" by Monsterwatch
"Yada Yada Yada" by Emergency Contact off Everything's Fine

Learn More Here:
https://www.ballardvox.com/

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WOTS Version 217 with Patrick Galactic LIVE!

On this version of the Word On the Street Podcast we at talking with Patrick Galactic. Patrick was gracious enough to be my first ever Livestream YouTube broadcast of the podcast and it was a blast so stoked how it turned out. Patrick and I talked about Weird at Night, how it's going how it started what are its plans for the future. We also talked about what it's like being a livestreamer. Patrick also shared with us his evolution as a performer and what has changed for him because of Weird at Night and the Pandemic. We also talked about the state of music and the industry as it relates to the Seattle and North West music community. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured Music:

"Handjob from Heaven" - By Ryan Bryan

Learn More Here:

https://www.twitch.tv/WEIRDatNIGHT/

https://rybry.bandcamp.com/track/handjobs-from-heaven

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WOTS Version 216 with Slender Dan

On this version of the Word On the Street Podcast we talk with Slender Dan. Heather Dickson and Patrick Ahern make up the band Slender Dan. We start of the conversation talking about coffee, growing plants and cooking, and we learn Patrick can microwave anything! They tell us about how they have been living and creating during the pandemic and how it informed their art both emotionally and practically. Heather and Patrick tell us how they see Sender Dan as a creative project and how making videos for the music is an important part of that. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Slender Dan as much as I did.

A short 15 min conversation with Katrina Kope starts at 5min
the conversation with Slender Dan starts at 20min

Featured Music:
"Well Accomplished Man" by Slender Dan of The Waking Life EP
"Cycle" by Slender Dan off The Waking Life EP

Learn more here:
https://www.instagram.com/slenderdanofficial/
https://linktr.ee/slenderdan

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WOTS Version 215 with Carrie Akre

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Carrie Akre. We start off the podcast talking about podcast philosophies. Then Carrie gives us a deep dive into becoming a life coach. Why she started it, what she wants from it, and what it has been like so far. Mixed into the conversation we learn about Carrie's life as a musician and where she is now in her musical journey. We close out the podcast with a few lightening round questions, what carrie does to past the time, like what books she is reading, and more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. 

Featured Music:
"Runaround" by Goodness off Goodness
"Wrestle It Out (feat Danny Newcomb)" by Carrie Akre off Passage

Learn more here:
http://www.betweenpodcast.com/
https://www.instagram.com/akrecarrie/

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WOTS Version 214 with Nate Louis

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Nate Louis.  It was great having another podcaster on WOTS. Nate broke down why he started his podcast Raised on Rhythm, and what he wants to get out of it. We talked about his band Blade Palace and some of the strategies they are implementing to create music and content during the pandemic. I asked Nate about what he feels about the Seattle music community, having started his podcasts and performed music in it. Nate and I also talk about our experiences being rideshare drivers. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

The conversation with Nate starts at 9:39

Featured Music:

"Tone Deaf" by Blade Palace off Disconnect

"Massive Soul Overhall" by Asterhouse off Soul Vs. Skin

Learn more here:

https://www.facebook.com/RaisedonRhythm/

https://www.facebook.com/bladepalace

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WOTS Version 213 with Dan Ray

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Dan Ray of Dan's Tunes. Dan tells us all about her music journalism website "Dan's Tunes". Before we get into that conversation I asked Dan about her relationship with social media and which platform she is most likely to doom scroll on. We also talked about how the pandemic and the fight for social justice during 2020 effected the content on Dan's Tunes as well as her personal life. Dan also gave us some suggestions, and tips on what musicians can do for their music from the perspective of a music journalist. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

The conversation with Dan starts at 6:00

Featured Music:
"Louder (Black & Proud)" by Marshall Law Band off 12th & Pine
"B.Y.O.G." by David's Van off Intervention

Learn More Here:
https://danstunesseattle.com/

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