Episodes
0:00 -- Introduction 3:20 -- Music updates + announcements from me 5:00 -- Why Jeffrey decided to go solo with the ETHNO project 8:20 -- Jeffrey's approach to production and instrument selection 11:10 -- How new Barefoot studio monitors have helped him get a fuller sound 13:10 -- How Jeff turns ideas into masterpieces 17:35 -- Jeff's first single: Leaf Water 22:45 -- The background and vision for Musicology Vol.1 25:15 -- How Jeffrey views music as a cultural sneak attack 31:45 -- The ETHNO...
Published 09/27/23
Published 09/27/23
Shanu's newsletter (highly recommend) + his recommendations: https://www.thebalancenewsletter.com/ Shanu on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShanuMathew93
Published 08/19/20
Nick won't shut up about Jack White yet again + embarrassing stories galore.
Published 08/19/20
Uduimoh on IG: https://www.instagram.com/finding_duimoh/?hl=en Jon Basil: https://jonbasiltequila.com/ KAMI on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3BhngrEjaGAD0a8OzzFWlC?si=ma2a7F-KRsef1doIMP37NQ
Published 07/29/20
Today, we hang up the jersey of the best 18-month old podcast in Chicago about music that features guests in a live setting with full-length music played and that had copious amounts of copyright infringements, but never got caught because no one listened to it and, even if they did, so what -- we're not making any money and, if anything, we are helping get the word out about your band, but in reality, no one actually cares because, again, no one was listening in the first place, but if you...
Published 06/02/20
Jamie Gamez -- THE man behind Big G's pizza (and the Big G's Pizza Studio on C̶l̶a̶r̶k̶ ̶S̶t̶.̶ Fullerton Ave.) -- joins the show for a second time and shares the amazing project his team has taken up to help assist our medical workers during the Corona Virus. Big G's on Venmo: @BigGs-Pizza Big G's Phone: (773) 281-2444 Big G's on IG: https://www.instagram.com/biggspizza
Published 04/03/20
Dirk can sing. Full playlist: https://spoti.fi/2ZXZUgS
Published 01/22/20
Ben K is the man. His YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2uup7UH Stefan: https://www.instagram.com/sadsongstefan/ Full playlist: https://spoti.fi/2N3ey1l Sorry of the hard crop Jessie.
Published 01/15/20
My most cranky episode yet. Nights by Frank Ocean is my new favorite song. Full playlist: https://spoti.fi/2ZZRQfx
Published 01/08/20
Nick Celis listens to more music than pretty much anyone I know. We riff hard and he drops knowledge and some bangers. Songs: Spaceship - Kanye West In the Dark - Reignwolf White House Road - Tyler Childers Jezebel Stomp - Black Pistol Fire Building a Ladder - Hiatus Kaiyote Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/35XmtEd Dope s**t: https://spoti.fi/2RhEyJg
Published 12/05/19
Derek Novosad is a dude I met backpacking in Europe 4 years ago and has become a great friend along the way. We go pretty deep on this one. Derek's songs: Maker by Big Wild Ocean by John Butler Trio White Winter Hymnal by Fleet Foxes Begin (feat. Wales) by Shallou Comptine d'un autre ete by Yann Tiersen Full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/37RTsLQ
Published 11/29/19
A return to form. There are maybe four or five people in this world that I would consider my best friends. Trevor is one of them. He is not only one of my oldest friends, but he's the most talented drummer I've ever played with and takes Baco Tell from a mediocre experiment to the best cover band some of I-80. Enjoy.
Published 09/28/19
The internationally renowned NYC producer Tony Simon, aka BLOCKHEAD, has released 10 albums over the past 15 years, including four acclaimed records for Ninja Tune and numerous production jobs including notable works with Aesop Rock. He is regarded as one of the modern masters of instrumental hip-hop, and the forthcoming new album sees him return to record-label-released music with the bold and exciting roster at Future Archive Recordings (co-founded by artists Arms and Sleepers, Sun...
Published 09/04/19
The Dopamines are a punk band from Cincinnati Ohio that have been playing for 10 years and counting. They will fight you
Published 08/28/19
Bumpin Uglies spawned from an Annapolis, MD scene awash in musical history over a decade ago. They are rooted in East Coast ska, punk, and reggae, making their mark up and down the Eastern Seaboard. In the past ten years, Bumpin Uglies have worked to carve out their path by relentlessly touring, and releasing one album after another. With each release came more focus, more creativity and more desire to always experiment and try new things with their music. The band is psyched for their latest...
Published 08/21/19
Ripe is seven musical soulmates who refuse to believe in a single definition of dance music. They are an unstoppable groove, an extended moment of ecstatic release, the catalyst for taking “just another night” and elevating it into something else entirely. They are the swagger of funk filtered through a rock anthem, a musical journey that somehow gets as stuck in your head as your favorite pop banger. They are the anchors of a rapidly growing community, a series of new friends becoming good...
Published 08/14/19
James Burke is a Boston based solo artist and producer that has released 4 albums and 3 EPs over the past five years. His latest album, “Future Eye” is his most ambitious effort to date, marking James’ newfound commitment to bringing something new to the table with his music and taking his production and songwriting more seriously than ever before. The album aims to bring fresh sounds and new ideas to the indie genre via a smooth and cohesive listening journey that feels united, rather than a...
Published 08/09/19
"These guys can make music and elevate a scene." - Music City Roots Waker was founded by childhood friends and songwriting duo Chase Bader (Vocals, Acoustic) and Conor Kelly (Electric Guitar). The group hails from Nashville, mashing soul, rock & roll, and jam into an eclectic, danceable sound, focusing on songs that aim for the heart, head... and feet. From the East Coast to the West Coast, each member moved to Nashville to join Bader and Kelly one by one. The band originally began...
Published 08/06/19
What do you get when you take 90s indie rock and temper it through Chicago’s harsh winters? Wildcat, that’s what. Tom Reeder, Alex Kisiel, Steve Watson, Conor Hibler, Mike Musto, and Stevan Vasich make up the Chicago-based sextet, delivering their powerful brand of 90s-influenced indie rock with reckless abandon. Formed in 2016, Wildcat has steadily grown from a two-man outfit playing one-off shows to a six-piece staple of the Chicago scene performing regularly. Known for their energetic and...
Published 08/01/19
Mike Pinto has crafted an exceptional style of songwriting, with a truly unique take on Roots, Vintage Rock, Reggae, Ska and Classic Surf, but it’s his distinct voice and seamless storytelling that has brought him success both in the United States and overseas. With the release of his debut album (Little District, 2005), Pinto began his attack on the Philadelphia music scene as a solo artist. By 2006, underground success and a fervent, exploding fan base empowered him to expand westward...
Published 07/26/19
Mourning [A] BLKstar is a multi-generational, gender and genre non-conforming amalgam of Black Culture dedicated to servicing the stories and songs of the apocalyptic diaspora. Featured Song Name: Hold me
Published 07/24/19
Burly Herd is a London four piece inspired by Tame Impala, Japanese Disco and William Morris. After establishing themselves on the London live circuit in 2018, the last fee months have been spent writing, refining and gramming. Big things coming up in 2019. Featured Song Name: One Kiss
Published 07/22/19
14 year old musician Biddle (Molly Walford) plays Indie pop originals on a ukulele very often about personal experiences. She comes from the Uk and often performs at local venues, the most well known being the Tunbridge Wells Forum. Featured Song Name: Aftershave and Cigarette
Published 07/19/19
WORTH is Christopher Worth. Christopher has become known for his unique style of bohemian blues which he developed as a street performer traveling across the US and Europe. His songs are timeless and real and are tied together by the power and purity of his voice. WORTH's new album - 'Pardon Me’ - is the third and final piece in a trilogy titled “The (id)Entity” Triptych" that began with his first records, ‘Six Foot Soul’ and ‘Two’.
Published 07/17/19