Episodes
In episode 60 I talk to Rachid Fakhre (Spang Sisters) about Eugene McDaniels, an indelible stamp on the face of modern music. His career as an artist, songwriter, and producer not only spanned decades and genres, but entire generations, weaving its way through the work of fellow artists, often marking their successes as well as taking its own trailblazing path. Eugene McDaniels always arrived in the first wave - seeking then finding new, and sometimes strange, territories. He will always be...
Published 10/31/22
In episode 59 I talk to Francesca Brierley aka heka about Philip Glass, an American composer and pianist. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential composers of the late 20th century. Glass's work has been associated with minimalism, being built up from repetitive phrases and shifting layers. Glass describes himself as a composer of "music with repetitive structures", which he has helped evolve stylistically.Glass founded the Philip Glass Ensemble, with which he still performs on...
Published 10/27/22
In episode 58 I talk to James Cox (Crows) about Patsy Cline, an American singer. She is considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century and was one of the first country music artists to cross over into pop music. Cline had several major hits during her eight-year recording career, including two number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country and Western Sides chart.
Published 10/24/22
In episode 57 I talk to Courtney Marie Andrews about Lucinda Williams, an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She recorded her first two albums: Ramblin' on My Mind (1979) and Happy Woman Blues (1980), in a traditional country and blues style that received critical praise but little public or radio attention. In 1988, she released her third album, Lucinda Williams, to widespread critical acclaim. Widely regarded as "an Americana classic", the album also features "Passionate Kisses", a...
Published 10/17/22
In episode 56 I talk to Zach Choy from Crack Cloud about Gene Clark, an American singer-songwriter and founding member of the folk rock band the Byrds.He was the Byrds' principal songwriter between 1964 and early 1966, writing most of the band's best-known originals from this period, including "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better", "She Don't Care About Time", "Eight Miles High" and "Set You Free This Time". Although he did not achieve commercial success as a solo artist, Clark was in the vanguard...
Published 10/10/22
In episode 55 I talk to Shad about k-os, a Canadian alternative rapper, singer, songwriter and producer. His given name may also be cited as Kheaven, a spelling he later adopted.
Published 10/03/22
In episode 54 I talk to Billy Nomates about BC Camplight, an American songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His 2005 album Hide, Run Away was released by One Little Indian and featured Cynthia G. Mason on vocals. Camplight's follow up, Blink of a Nihilist, was released in 2007. The third album came out in January 2015 on Bella Union. Christinzio's later lyrics regularly explore his personal life and self-destructive tendencies, including struggles with depression and alcohol.
Published 09/26/22
In episode 53 I talk to Daniel Fox (Gilla Band) about Joe Meek, an English record producer, musician, sound engineer and songwriter who pioneered space age and experimental pop music. He also assisted in the development of recording practices like overdubbing, sampling and reverberation. Meek is considered one of the most influential sound engineers of all time, being one of the first to develop ideas such as the recording studio as an instrument, and becoming one of the first producers to be...
Published 09/19/22
In episode 52 my two buddies Marcus Graap (Zucchini Drive) and Bleubird are giving out accolades to Sole, Shuggie Otis & Radical Face. Enjoy.
Published 09/12/22
In episode 51 my two buddies Marcus Graap (Zucchini Drive) and Bleubird are giving out accolades to Adam Resnick & the movie Blood In, Blood Out. Enjoy.
Published 09/05/22
In episode 50 I talk to my two buddies Marcus Graap (Zucchini Drive) and Bleubird about more personal accolades. Enjoy.
Published 08/29/22
In episode 49 I talk to Louis Logic about Three O'Clock High, a 1987 American teen comedy film directed by Phil Joanou. The script, about a meek high schooler who is forced into a fight with a volatile new transfer student, is based on the high school experiences of screenwriters Richard Christian Matheson and Thomas Szollosi. It was shot in Ogden, Utah.
Published 08/22/22
In episode 48 I talk to Boom Bip about Andrew Weatherall, an English musician, DJ, songwriter, producer and remixer. His career took him from being one of the key DJs in the acid house movement of the late 1980s to being a remixer of tracks by the likes of Happy Mondays, New Order, Björk, The Orb, The Future Sound of London and My Bloody Valentine. His production work on Primal Scream's album Screamadelica, adding samples, loops and creating an influential mix of hard rock, house and rave,...
Published 08/15/22
In episode 47 I talk to Blade about Diego Maradona, an Argentine professional football player and manager. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, he was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award. Maradona's vision, passing, ball control, and dribbling skills were combined with his small stature, which gave him a low centre of gravity allowing him to manoeuvre better than most other players. His presence and leadership on the...
Published 08/08/22
In episode 46 I talk to Muriel Grossmann about Wayne Shorter, an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Shorter came to prominence in the late 1950s as a member of, and eventually primary composer for, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. In the 1960s, he joined Miles Davis's Second Great Quintet, and then co-founded the jazz fusion band Weather Report. He has recorded over 20 albums as a bandleader.This episode is in collaboration with Sonic City Festival, a three-day curated festival in Kortrijk,...
Published 08/01/22
In episode 45 I talk to Tajai (Souls of Mischief, Hieroglyphics) about Devin the Dude, an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He is known for his unique rapping style and his 2002 songs "Lacville '79" and "Doobie Ashtray". Despite being a critical success, Devin the Dude has not achieved mainstream success. The New York Times has called him "A brilliant oddball with a spaced-out flow." In addition, he has been called "Rap's best-kept secret" and "Your favorite rapper's favorite rapper".
Published 07/25/22
In episode 44 I talk to Fat Tony about Devin the Dude, an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He is known for his unique rapping style and his 2002 songs "Lacville '79" and "Doobie Ashtray". Despite being a critical success, Devin the Dude has not achieved mainstream success. The New York Times has called him "A brilliant oddball with a spaced-out flow." In addition, he has been called "Rap's best-kept secret" and "Your favorite rapper's favorite rapper".
Published 07/17/22
In episode 43 I talk to Kiran Leonard about English art critic, novelist, painter and poet John Berger. His novel G. won the 1972 Booker Prize, and his essay on art criticism Ways of Seeing, written as an accompaniment to the BBC series of the same name, was influential. He lived in France for over fifty years.This episode is in collaboration with Sonic City Festival, a three-day curated festival in Kortrijk, Belgium from the 11th til 13th of november 2022 organised by Wilde Westen. More info...
Published 07/11/22
In episode 43 I talk to Kiran Leonard about English art critic, novelist, painter and poet John Berger. His novel G. won the 1972 Booker Prize, and his essay on art criticism Ways of Seeing, written as an accompaniment to the BBC series of the same name, was influential. He lived in France for over fifty years.This episode is in collaboration with Sonic City Festival, a three-day curated festival in Kortrijk, Belgium from the 11th til 13th of november 2022 organised by Wilde Westen. More info...
Published 07/11/22
In episode 42 I talk to multi-instrumentalist Emil Amos from Holy Sons & Om about the forgotten loner music of Jimmy Campbell, an English musician and songwriter from Liverpool, England. He was a member of Merseybeat groups The Kirkbys, The 23rd Turnoff, and Rockin' Horse, as well as releasing three solo albums.
Published 07/04/22
In episode 42 I talk to multi-instrumentalist Emil Amos from Holy Sons & Om about the forgotten loner music of Jimmy Campbell, an English musician and songwriter from Liverpool, England. He was a member of Merseybeat groups The Kirkbys, The 23rd Turnoff, and Rockin' Horse, as well as releasing three solo albums.
Published 07/04/22
In episode 41 I talk to Brother Ali about his love for hip hop duo Atmosphere, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, consisting of rapper Slug (Sean Daley) and DJ/producer Ant (Anthony Davis). Since its formation in 1996, Atmosphere has released twelve studio albums and ten extended plays.
Published 06/28/22
In episode 39 I talk to comedian Brian Babylon about his love for the Hieroglyphics crew and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, an American rapper. He began his career writing lyrics for Ice Cube's group Da Lench Mob. In 1991, with the help of Ice Cube, Del released his first solo album, I Wish My Brother George Was Here, at the age of 18. The album was a commercial success largely due to the popularity of the hit single "Mistadobalina". Ultimately Del, who was not pleased with the limited musical...
Published 06/13/22
In episode 38 I talk to singer-songwriter Molly Burch about actress Lynn Carlin. She is best known for her debut role in the film Faces, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award..
Published 06/10/22