Kubota put together this special sampling of some of his self-produced tracks and collaborations with Kingsford. Enjoy! https://www.kubotamusic.com/ (https://www.kubotamusic.com/) Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and loops at https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=songsurfing (https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=songsurfing) • Visit the https://songsurfingpodcast.com/affiliates/ (Affiliates page) for more great deals and help the show earn a...

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world.  On this very special episode, John chats with Kubota, Japanese-American  rapper and producer out of Inglewood.  Tackling self-doubt, finding success in unexpected places, and finding his voice through vulnerability are all discussed, plus he plays some of the excellent tunes by his friends.  Be sure to listen till the end to learn a naughty phrase in Japanese 😏 Music By: Gabe...

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world.  It’s a playlist episode!  We’ll hear poppy punk, soul-dripping hip hop, and a heartfelt modern piano ballad.  Plus correspondent Zec returns with some awesome heavier music with complicated song titles.   We’ll hear excellent tunes from Cleveland, Chicago, Philadelphia, Denver, somewhere in Germany, and Los Angeles! Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on...

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world.  It’s a “…with Friends” episode today, as John has a chat with Atlanta-based Jack Shaw, drummer in The Head and founder of the musicians-aid charity Good Mood.   Jack talks touring, lessons learned, and pivoting during the pandemic.  Music By: The Head and Taylor Plas Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode Mentioned in this episode: Plugin...

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world.  It’s a solo-John playlist episode as we hear music to hypnotize and concuss.  We’ll hear excellent tunes from Montreal, Québec, Ithaca, and Atlanta.  Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and loops at https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=songsurfing • Visit...

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world.  John just returned from vacation and has some thoughts on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Then, we’ll be spotlighting some tracks from the 5 volumes of the Додому (Home) project, which came together in support of the victims of the war in Ukraine.    Music By: Doug Thomas, Anna Yarbrough, Chris Bags, Karen Vogt, Ellen F, and Curxs Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the...

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world.  This episode is jammed packed with music to amaze and astound. We'll hear from a beat scientist(!) and correspondent Klock will pay us a visit! We’ll hear excellent tunes from  LA, Chicago, Denver, and Leeds. Music By: Marina Allen, Makaya McCraven, Phemo, and The Stylus Method Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode Support Song Surfing when...

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world.  If you’ve been listening to Song Surfing, then you’ve heard indigenous Lo-Fi Bedroom Pop artist Patrick Moon Bird’s track Little Pills as the outdo music for each episode.  On this edition of …with Friends, John chats with  Patrick about writing hundreds of songs for practice, how an early love of metal lead to his lo-fi music, and he picks some excellent tunes to share with...

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world.  We’re going to hear some hip hop that’s quite its own thing, some nature-loving black metal, and correspondent Zec will be stopping by.  And we have a new surprise at the end, so be sure to stick around.  We’ll hear excellent tunes from NYC; Columbus, Ohio; San Francisco; Athens, Greece; and Chicago.   Music By: Friko, Kevin and Hell, Liv Byrne, Illogic, Botanist, and Black...

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world. On this edition of Song Surfing we listen to some of the fine indie music coming out of Milwaukee. Music By: Lik, tinyhands, RAT BATH, Klassik, Cory Cifax, and Diet Lite Visit the https://songsurfingpodcast.com/episode-54/ (Show Notes Page) for links to the music featured on this episode This show is distributed through Captivate’s simple and powerful podcast hosting...

New music from Chicago, Columbus, Atlanta, North Georgia, and Philadelphia.

Today we bring you a hit-you-with-a-load-of-genres episode, as we take a journey that touches 3 continents! You’re going to hear something jazzy, some traditional music with a twist, and you’ll hear from a band with the best name ever. We’ll hear excellent turns from Spain, Italy, Louisville, Japan, and England. Music By: Alpha Circle, Maurizio Catania and UNNADDARE, Belushi Speed Ball, 明日郎 (Ashitarō), The Chemistry Set, and Climax Ceilidh Band Visit the...

Buckle up friends, it's an ALL SUBMISSIONS episode! We’ll hear tunes from Nashville, Maine, Chicago, and Hoboken. Music By: Kayce Laine, Kioea, Nikko Blue, Sweaty Lamarr, and Denara Auriel Visit the https://songsurfingpodcast.com/episode-52/ (Show Notes Page) for links to the music featured on this episode This show is distributed through Captivate’s simple and powerful podcast hosting platform. Try Captivate for free with this referral link https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=johnkehl...

On this very special edition of Song Surfing with Friends, Ian Lee of Human Errors pays a visit to Song Surfing HQ. John and Ian chat about the Chicago DIY scene, overcoming stage fright, and Ian gives a live sneak peek of the next Human Errors single. This show is distributed through Captivate’s simple and powerful podcast hosting platform. Try Captivate for free with this referral link https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=johnkehl Try Audible for free for 30 days and receive a free audio...

Song Surfing returns after a virus-induced week off, and John is ready to play some infectiously good music for you. You just might hear your new favorite song on this episode! We’ll hear excellent tunes from Ann Arbor, Amsterdam, Chicago, and Toronto. Music By: Chris Bathgate, Sophie Janna, Wic Whitney, and Clara Engel Visit the https://songsurfingpodcast.com/episode-50/ (Show Notes Page) for links to the music featured on this episode This show is distributed through Captivate’s simple...

Your humble host is out sick this week, so please enjoy this interview with South Australia's music making maestro, Pete Johns. We'll be back next Tuesday with something special and, as always, some most excellent tunes.

Friends, enjoy this episode of No Repeat, a podcast where three friends pick 3 songs every week, with no repeats and no do overs, to create a perfect playlist for every occasion life throws at you. "Pick up those allen wrenches and try to make sense of the pictographs in that little booklet. This week we're building a bunch of furniture." This Week's Picks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKA-mTDp7lE ("Girl, Inform Me" by The Shins) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5BJhSFqNxo ("Thirds (Seeing...

Today’s episode features some of the many wonderful bands from the south of the US. Correspondent Bri will pop in with some of her favorites from the Atlanta Georgia area and we’ll hear a group from Chattanooga Tennessee. Music By: Call Me Spinster, Andrea and Mud, Brian Revels and The Heat Lightning, and Blood on The Harp Visit the https://songsurfingpodcast.com/episode-49/ (Show Notes Page) for links to the music featured on this episode This show is distributed through Captivate’s...

This will be one of the more genre diverse playlists that you’ve heard in a while. We’re going to hear a song that sounds like it’s being transmitted to us from the past. We’re going to hear a tune that blends folk traditions, some alt rock, and more. We’ll hear tunes from Himeji, Japan, Ireland, Lexington Park (Maryland, USA), Madrid, and Virginia Music By: EDDIE MARCON ゑでぃまぁこん, Niwel Tsumbu and Éamonn Cagney, Lindsay Digman, and Jason Squinobal Visit the...

This edition of Song Surfing…with Friends features a conversation with duo O’Neill and Jones. Self-deprecating humor and threats of divorce abound in John’s fun chat with Sophie Jones, and Mat O’Neill about songwriting, vocal harmonies, and their beginnings as full-time acoustic covers performers. They also bring in some music by their favorite indie duos to play for the listeners. Visit the https://songsurfingpodcast.com/episode-47/ (Show Notes Page) for links to the artists' sites and...

Ear kittens, a tune from John’s current fav indie album, and the triumphant return of correspondent Zec! We’ll hear excellent tunes from Los Angeles; New York; Chicago; and João Pessoa, Brazil. Music By: Vaguess, Vanessa Silberman, Rezn , Homeboy Sandman, Papangu Visit the https://songsurfingpodcast.com/episode-46/ (Show Notes Page) for links to the music featured on this episode This show is distributed through Captivate’s simple and powerful podcast hosting platform. Try Captivate for...

The Song Surfing Podcast features the best indie music from around the world! In the second ALL-CHICAGO! episode, we’ll hear some of the many fine artists and bands the Windy City has to offer! Visit the https://songsurfingpodcast.com/episode-45/ (Show Notes Page) for links to the music featured on this episode Neak photo by DJ Slot-A @iamslota Ok cool photo by Tracy Conoboy This show is distributed through Captivate’s simple and powerful podcast hosting platform. Try Captivate for free...

The Song Surfing Podcast features the best indie music from around the world! This episode has delightful melodies, some very fine rapping, and quirky instrumentation on full display! We’ll hear excellent tunes from Los Angeles, Chennai, Chicago, and Portland. Music By: Kubota, Argyle Forest, The F16s, SolarFive and Iceberg Theory, and ema and the ghosts Visit the https://songsurfingpodcast.com/episode-44/ (Show Notes Page) for links to the music featured on this episode This show is...

This week, Dan Hall launched season 2 of his excellent podcast In the Key of Q. Check it out here, then go https://www.inthekeyofq.com/ (listen and subscribe)! This week, presenter Dan Hall’s guest on In the Key of Q is QBoy. Born Marcos Brito he is a DJ, music artist, producer, rapper, and dancer. With five independent releases under his belt, he has helped lead the way for diversity and inclusion within the LGBTQ community and hiphop. QBoy chats about his love of rapping, and the...

The Song Surfing Podcast features the best indie music from around the world! In the first ALL-CHICAGO episode, we’ll hear some of the many fine artists and bands the Windy City has to offer! Music By: PINKSQUEEZE, CalicoLoco, Boys vs Girls, Baby Jesus Paper Boy, and Black Sites Visit the https://songsurfingpodcast.com/episode-43/ (Show Notes Page) for links to the music featured on this episodeThis show is distributed through Captivate’s simple and powerful podcast hosting platform. Try...