Champaign Is Also A Band
226 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsOne songwriter, one song. Podcast about stories & songs of Champaign-Urbana music. In each episode Sven sits down with a person from the C-U music scene to hear the story & the background of a favorite song they’ve written.
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Episodes
Little SIPS - Tom from EP31
May 07, 2020 05:01 - 22 minutes - 25.7 MBLink to Vestiges Bandcamp: https://vestigesil.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 31: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-31-tom-duggan-of-vestiges-rituals/
Little SIPS - Isaac from EP8
May 06, 2020 05:01 - 32 minutes - 37.4 MBLink to Withershins Bandcamp: https://withershins.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 8: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-8-isaac-arms-of-withershins-fire-flies/
Little SIPS - Cole from EP25
May 05, 2020 05:01 - 24 minutes - 27.6 MBLink to Cole Bridges Bandcamp: https://colebridges.bandcamp.com/ Link to Hogchute Homestead: https://hogchute.bandcamp.com/album/hogchute-homestead Link to Episode 25: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-25-cole-bridges-never-been-dirty/
Little SIPS - Kamila from EP4
May 04, 2020 05:01 - 20 minutes - 23.2 MBLink to Nectar Bandcamp: https://nectarnectar.bandcamp.com/ Krannert Art Museum ART Remastered from Home: https://kam.illinois.edu/news/kam-spotlights-local-music-scene-art-remastered-home Link to Rat King Records: https://ratkingrecords.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 4: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-4-kamila-glowacki-of-nectar-blinds/
Little SIPS - Emily from EP12
May 03, 2020 05:01 - 25 minutes - 29.4 MB**Please Donate to the Bucket Brigade! https://app.omella.com/o/gHxdp Info on the Bucket Brigade! https://uucuc.org/join-the-bucket-brigade/ Link to Hogchute Homested: https://hogchute.bandcamp.com/album/hogchute-homestead Link to Episode 12: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-12-emily-ann-of-whiskey-business-%e2%80%9chow-i-adore%e2%80%9d/
Little SIPS - Rebecca from EP20
May 02, 2020 05:01 - 17 minutes - 19.6 MBLink to Rebecca Rego and the Trainmen song "In The Dust" https://rebeccaregothetrainmen.bandcamp.com/track/in-the-dust Link to episode 20: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-20-rebecca-rego-worst-days/
Little SIPS - Elizabeth from EP1
May 01, 2020 05:01 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBLink to Motes Bandcamp: https://motes1.bandcamp.com/ Link to Glass House Poets: https://www.facebook.com/Glass-Room-Poets-317380992141337/ Link to Episode 1: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-1-elizabeth-majerus-of-motes-came-to/
Little SIPS - Sean from EP5
April 30, 2020 05:01 - 25 minutes - 29.5 MBLink to Jupiter Styles Bandcamp: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/administrative-supplements.htm Link to Rat Boys Bandcamp: https://ratboys.bandcamp.com/ Ratboys virtual tour: twitch.tv/watchratboys Link to Episode 5: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-5-sean-neumann-of-jupiter-styles-baby-steps/
Little SIPS - Chase from EP 38
April 29, 2020 05:01 - 20 minutes - 23.7 MBChase Baby and Haz Carbajal New Release Call It A Day: https://chasebabyxhazecarbajal.bandcamp.com/album/call-it-a-day Link to Episode 38: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-38-chase-scott-of-chase-baby-fck/
Little SIPS - Kelsey from EP 6
April 28, 2020 05:01 - 25 minutes - 29.4 MBContact Kelsey for masks: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelseysharpmusic/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/KelseySharpMusic/ Music video of "The River" : https://youtu.be/SIrTJfhdVBs Video of Birthday Show: https://youtu.be/hV2HbhY8tNA Link to Episode 6: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-6-kelsey-sharp-healing/
Little SIPS - Baub from EP19
April 27, 2020 05:01 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MBLink to Creep Patrol Bandcamp: https://creeppatrol.bandcamp.com Link to Baub Alred's Art: https://www.facebook.com/baubalredart/ Link to Heartbreak To Hate Podcast: https://fromheartbreaktohate.podbean.com/ Link to Episode 19: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-19-miss-pettycakke-anger-over-sadness/
Little SIPS - Kenna from EP13
April 26, 2020 05:01 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MBBuy a Sweetmelk T-shirt: https://aagraphx.tuosystems.com/stores/localartists/item/1258466 Link to Kenna's Bandcamp: https://kennamae.bandcamp.com/ Link to Relevator's Bandcamp: https://relevator.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 13: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-13-kenna-mae-%e2%80%9cnbdys-drm-grl%e2%80%9d/
Little SIPS - Melvin from EP7
April 25, 2020 05:01 - 27 minutes - 31.1 MBLink to Melvin Knight's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/melvinknightmusic Link to Melvin's Room on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfew4xOwokw Link to Episode 7: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-7-melvin-knight-promised-land/
Bonus Episode 7: The Analog Hour
April 24, 2020 17:01 - 25 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this bonus episode Sven talks to Co-Hosts: Adam (EP26) and Brian about their show The Analog Hour, Monday's at 9AM on WPCD 88.7FM - Parkland College Radio. [Stream WPCD HERE] The Analog Hour - Instagram Adam's Instagram Brian's Instagram
Little SIPS - Marielle from EP2
April 23, 2020 05:01 - 17 minutes - 20.6 MBLink to Smoke In Space: https://smokeinspace.com/ Link to M K Nova Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mknovamusic/ Link to Episode 2: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-2-marielle-of-etumu-elmari-manic/
Little SIPS - Neil from EP28
April 22, 2020 05:01 - 25 minutes - 28.8 MBLink to Sunwise's Bandcamp: https://sunwise1.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 28: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-28-neil-yeager-sophie/
Little SIPS - Colleen from EP21
April 21, 2020 05:01 - 19 minutes - 22.3 MBLink to Warm Darn's Bandcamp: https://warmdarn.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 21: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-21-colleen-deremiah-of-warm-darn-youtube-tutorial/
Little SIPS - Paul from EP18
April 20, 2020 05:01 - 19 minutes - 68.7 MBLink to Paul's Bandcamp: https://paulkotheimer.bandcamp.com/ Link to Paul's recent Hoot from Home video: https://youtu.be/JIA985BHV_0 Link to Paul's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp7VaMCTBPBXelIZ_1r45CA Link to Episode 18: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-18-paul-kotheimer-lets-hang/
Little SIPS - Melody from EP16
April 19, 2020 05:01 - 17 minutes - 20.2 MBLink to zoey. : https://zoeyy.bandcamp.com/ Link to thotcrime: https://thtcrime.bandcamp.com/releases Link to This Is A Stick Up! : https://thisisastickup.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 16: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-16-melody-wachtel-of-this-is-a-stick-up-goth-girlfriend/
Little SIPS - Olivia from EP36
April 18, 2020 05:01 - 16 minutes - 19.2 MBLink to Chickadee Sermon: https://www.facebook.com/thechickadeesermon/ Link to Sunshine Daydream: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineDaydreamMusic/ Link to Episode 36 with Olivia: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-36-olivia-tasch-of-the-chickadee-sermon-town-to-town/
Little SIPS - Tim from EP10
April 17, 2020 05:01 - 19 minutes - 21.9 MBLink to Primitive Lights Bandcamp: https://primitivelights.bandcamp.com/ Link to Episode 10 with Tim: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-10-tim-mcgee-of-primitive-lights-funeral-attire/
Little SIPS - Zoe from EP15
April 16, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 21.9 MBLink to Zoe's Senior recital : https://facebook.com/events/s/zoes-senior-jazz-piano-recital/183668892943128/?ti=icl Link to her work as Zzo: https://therealzzo.bandcamp.com/ Link to EPISODE 15: https://champaignisalsoaband.podbean.com/e/episode-15-zoe-willott-of-zzo-steal-the-show/
Introducing "Little SIPS" - COMING SOON! Like really soon!
April 15, 2020 02:51 - 1 minute - 1.58 MBIntroducing Little SIPS! Little SIPS (Shelter In Place Series) is a series about coping and creating. In this daily podcast sven calls a past guest on the Champaign Is Also a Band to see how they are doing during the shelter in place order. See if they have created anything new and if so, maybe share it at the end of the episode. Remember to check in on each other, some of us are not OK. Thank you for your continued support everyone!
Episode 39 Anika Emily - “Finish Line”
April 10, 2020 17:01 - 44 minutes - 50.6 MBSven pulls up a chair to chat with Anika Emily about her favorite song "Finish Line." We talk about songwriting, open mics, a tattoo, and kittens! SONG: Finish Line ALBUM: Perimeter Road Studio Singles BANDS: Solo, but briefly Pop Punk Band: Free Fall Out Boy Concert Favorite treat: Coffee Photo credit: Andrew John REFS: Harmony Improvisation Capo Open Chord Barre Chord Keys Head Voice Chest Voice Tessitura Melisma R&B The Canopy Club Champaign-Urbana Open Mic Nights Tori...
Episode 38 Chase Scott of Chase Baby - "F*CK"
March 27, 2020 17:01 - 50 minutes - 57.4 MBCW: anxiety, mental health, and mention of suicide In this episode Sven interviews Chase Scott about his song "Fuck." We talk about panic attacks, Chase's first big shot, and The Instant Pot. So grab your Playskool cassette player, grab your favorite Onyx tape, pretend it's not "Bacdafucup" and sip on some kombutcha as we talk about life and hip hop. SONG: Fuck ALBUM: 4 Shitz N Gigs BANDS: Chase Baby and Trouble Chasin' FAVORITE TREAT: Kombucha PHOTO BY: Boots Howard REFS: Panic Att...
Episode 38 Chase Baby ”F*ck”
March 27, 2020 17:00 - 50 minutes - 58 MBCW: anxiety, mental health, and mention of suicide *Updated version of song that has cleared samples* In this episode Sven interviews Chase Scott about his song "Fuck." We talk about panic attacks, Chase's first big shot, and The Instant Pot. So grab your Playskool cassette player, grab your favorite Onyx tape, pretend it's not "Bacdafucup" and sip on some kombutcha as we talk about life and hip hop. SONG: Fuck ALBUM: 4 Shitz N Gigs BANDS: Chase Baby and Trouble Chasin' FAVORITE TREAT...
Episode 38 Chase Baby "F*ck"
March 27, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 52.5 MBCW: anxiety, mental health, and mention of suicide SONG TEMPORARILY REMOVED (SAMPLES) In this episode Sven interviews Chase Scott about his song "Fuck." We talk about panic attacks, Chase's first big shot, and The Instant Pot. So grab your Playskool cassette player, grab your favorite Onyx tape, pretend it's not "Bacdafucup" and sip on some kombutcha as we talk about life and hip hop. SONG: Fuck ALBUM: 4 Shitz N Gigs BANDS: Chase Baby and Trouble Chasin' FAVORITE TREAT: Kombucha PHOT...
Episode 37 Michael Carpenter of Decadents - “I'd Rather Be Lonely”
March 13, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBEven though my guest Mike Carpenter would rather be lonely he was willing to chat with me about his song "I'd Rather Be Lonely," being in a band in high school, creating the perfect set list, audiences, and his favorite non-musical thing. Grab yourself a Captain and Diet and settle down for CU music insight 18 years in the making. SONG: I'd Rather Be Lonely ALBUM: Elegantly Wasted (Re-released: Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and YouTube.) BANDS: Sagacity, Made, Civilian, Decadents, and Mojo:...
Episode 36 Olivia Tasch of The Chickadee Sermon - “Town to Town”
February 28, 2020 18:00 - 52 minutes - 59.6 MB**LINK TO DONATE TO GIRLS ROCK C-U** Sven settles down to talk with Olivia Tasch about the song Town to Town. We discuss the existence of "Comfort Folk" as a genre (briefly), gush over the amazing campers at last year's Girls Rock C-U Camp, sip coffee, and nibble on chocolate... all while Erin Valle (ciLiving.tv) shoots B roll. SONG: Town to Town [Spotify] ALBUM: Town to Town [Spotify] BANDS: The Chickadee Sermon, Sunshine Daydream, Pinch of Grace Favorite treats : Coffee/Dark Chocolat...
Episode 35 Ryan Groff of Elsinore - “Turn It On”
February 14, 2020 18:00 - 57 minutes - 65.4 MBSven takes the pod on the road and chats with Ryan Groff in his Perennial Sound Studio. We talk about the song: Turn It On off the album A Life In the 21st Century. We sip on Oat Milk Harvest Moons from Avionics, talk about getting political, and Ryan reveals who Elsinore will be at The Great Cover Up February 14th, 2020. Listen all the way to the end to hear the big reveal!!!! SONG: Turn It On ALBUM: A Life In the 21st Century BANDS: 206,The Last Resorts, Turtle Triumph, Ryan Groff & Br...
Episode 34 Brad Olson - Part 2 : The Excerpt : Kyle
February 07, 2020 18:01 - 16 minutes - 19 MBCW: Substance Abuse Ep 34: Part 2 (the excerpt) Sometimes interviews go in a different direction and don't necessarily fit with a regular episode. This excerpt from my January 4th interview with Brad Olson where we talk about Kyle and his passing. I (sven) didn't know Kyle, but after hearing all of the great things about him. I really wish that I had. Fortunately, he has friends that will always love him dearly and we will always have the music that he made with Neoga Blacksmith. His tale...
Episode 34 Brad Olson of Neoga Blacksmith - “Formaldehyde”
January 31, 2020 18:00 - 52 minutes - 60.2 MBGrab yourself a Bud and settle in for a chat about writing lyrics, raising the dead, longing, and finding a place where your music can find a home. Brad Olson, founder of the Hogchute Opry (bonus Ep. 1) tells me about his song "Formaldehyde" off the album "Piasa" by Neoga Blacksmith. SONG: Formaldehyde ALBUM: Piasa BANDS: Neoga Blacksmith, Primitive Lights, Vestiges, Waterfowl Favorite treat : Budweiser REFS: Paul McCartney Yesterday Backmasking Musicians Selling Their Souls (Deal ...
Episode 33 Holly Monet of Merry Travelers - “Flight of the Bodhi”
January 17, 2020 18:00 - 48 minutes - 55.2 MBSven takes 5 and sips Pinot Noir with Holly Monet as they talk about the song "Flight of the Bodhi," smell the locally grown wildflowers, and declare "That's not fog!" SONG: Flight of the Bodhi ALBUM: Unreleased BANDS: The Merry Travelers (2016-present) Rainbow Flag (acoustic folk duo with Rachael Wilson, 2014-2017) Favorite treats: Drink: Red Wine// Treat: Take 5 Photo credit: Holly Monet Refs: Vignette WEFT 90.1 Merry Travelers on WEFT Sessions [VIDEO] Bodhisattva Kenna Mae (E...
Episode 31 Taylor Loveall and Sarah Cramer of Maps of the Midwest - “Painted Trains”
January 03, 2020 18:01 - 37 minutes - 42.8 MBSven enjoys a Little Kings Cream Ale and a Snicker-doodle blizard with the newly formed Maps of the Midwest : Sarah Cramer and Taylor Loveall. We talk about the song "Painted Trains" which was recorded live in the Blue Box Studio. SONG: Painted Trains ALBUM: Unreleased BANDS: Taylor: Bright Blue Mourning and Taylor Loveall (Solo) Sarah: Duke of Uke and His Novelty Orchestra, Dollypop, Relevator, Sleeping Okami Favorite Treats: Sarah: Kombucha and DQ Snicker-doodle Blizzard Taylor: Litt...
Episode 32 Taylor Loveall and Sarah Cramer of Maps of the Midwest - “Painted Trains”
January 03, 2020 18:01 - 37 minutes - 42.8 MBSven enjoys a Little Kings Cream Ale and a Snicker-doodle blizard with the newly formed Maps of the Midwest : Sarah Cramer and Taylor Loveall. We talk about the song "Painted Trains" which was recorded live in the Blue Box Studio. SONG: Painted Trains ALBUM: Unreleased BANDS: Taylor: Bright Blue Mourning and Taylor Loveall (Solo) Sarah: Duke of Uke and His Novelty Orchestra, Dollypop, Relevator, Sleeping Okami Favorite Treats: Sarah: Kombucha and DQ Snicker-doodle Blizzard Taylor: Litt...
Episode 31 Tom Duggan of Vestiges - “Rituals”
December 20, 2019 17:59 - 53 minutes - 61.3 MBSven grabs a slice of berry pie and hunkers down for a conversation with Tom Duggan about his song "Rituals" as recorded by the band Vestiges. We talk about free writing, finding treasures, and the origins of Hand Sandwich Records. SONG: Rituals ALBUM: World Tour EP BANDS: Smoke Aggression, Wasteoid Workforce, Patriot Patrol, The Uncreatures, Eternal Mirrors, Crystal Warlock, Conroy Wolf, Vestiges, Favorite : Vegan Berry Pie Photo credit: Gillian Gabriel Refs: Billions and Billions:...
Episode 30 Dan and Austin of Not for the Faint of Heart - “Gun To Your Head”
December 06, 2019 18:00 - 47 minutes - 54.1 MBSven chats with Austin Yancy and Dan Wachtel from the band Not for the Faint of Heart about their song "Gun To Your Head." We pop the Skittles and chug the Fitz's in this sometimes serious - sometimes lighthearted - all honest pod about taking chances, loving metal, Metallica, dropped A tuning, Metallica, being called a doodoo head, Metallica, rippin' sweet clappers at a cooler, and did I mention Metallica???? SONG: Gun To Your Head ALBUM: Gun To Your Head - Single BANDS: Dan: Rocket Mout...
Episode 29 Anka Radley (The Dawn Patrol formally: Clockwork Owl) - “Plato's Cave”
November 22, 2019 06:01 - 49 minutes - 56.2 MBWith a bit of satire and whimsy, Sven sits down with Anka Radley of Clockwork Owl to talk about her song "Plato's Cave" recorded in the Blue Box Studio. We talk philosophy, analogies, performing live, and her love of the CU DIY music scene. SONG: Plato's Cave ALBUM: Unreleased FAVORITE Treats: Hot Chocolate & Fresh Fruit Photo: Ash Stahulak REFS: Plato's Cave Hotel California Elliot Smith Between the Bars [youtube link] Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) Hey, Chicago [Spotify Link] Bo...
Episode 29 Anka Radley (Clockwork Owl) - “Plato's Cave”
November 22, 2019 06:01 - 49 minutes - 56.2 MBWith a bit of satire and whimsy, Sven sits down with Anka Radley of Clockwork Owl to talk about her song "Plato's Cave" recorded in the Blue Box Studio. We talk philosophy, analogies, performing live, and her love of the CU DIY music scene. SONG: Plato's Cave ALBUM: Unreleased FAVORITE Treats: Hot Chocolate & Fresh Fruit Photo: Ash Stahulak REFS: Plato's Cave Hotel California Elliot Smith Between the Bars [youtube link] Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) Hey, Chicago [Spotify Link] Bo...
Episode 28 Neil Yeager - “Sophie”
November 08, 2019 16:01 - 49 minutes - 56.6 MBSven sits down with Neil Yeager of Sunwise to talk about his song "Sophie" off the EP: "Something Happened Here, Once." We talk about Sophie Scholl and the "White Rose," Midwestern nice, and the ever evolution of the Champaign-Urbana music scene. SONG: Sophie ALBUM: Something Happened Here, Once BANDS: Devildogs, Lil Nathan Jr., jigGsaw, Johnnyork, Withershins, and now Sunwise Favorite Treat: Triptych's Dank Meme with Oreos Photo By: Troy Stanger Photography Don't miss the November 1...
Episode 27 Karthik Kakarala - Part 2 - The Exerpt
October 25, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 32.6 MBCW: Reference to Suicide Part 2 (the excerpt) Sometimes interviews go in a different direction and don't necessarily fit with a regular episode. This excerpt from my September 29th interview with Karthik needed a space. This part 2 meant a ton to me and reminded me why I keep doing this podcast. Karthik, thank you for sharing you. Refs: Ten Grand (info and music links) Ten Grand (Band Blog) Ten Grand (Article)
Episode 27 Karthik Kakarala - “Albedo”
October 18, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBSven sits down with Karthik to talk about his song "Albedo," what makes up public venue, "infiltrating the scene," and his favorite non-musical thing. Stay tuned to the very end to hear what it will sound like when Karthik's pedals become self-aware... SONG: Albedo ALBUM: Unreleased BANDS: Pizza Party at... Wicker Event, Of Course You Realize... Solar Shadows, Karthik Kakarala, Kakarala Ensemble, Kakarala Quartet, ((siuIU)), Siege Circuit, Birthday Cookie, acidfuneral, Solar Shadows Trio...
Bonus Episode 6: Activator Magazine
October 04, 2019 17:01 - 43 minutes - 50.3 MBSven met up with Activator Magazine's Co-Founders Joseph Copley and Scott Faingold at Dumb Records in Springfield, IL. to talk about Activator Magazine, it's beginnings, growth, surprises, and a little about Springfield's music scene. REFS: ACTIVATOR Magazine Dumb Records Solution Printing Looming Jon Spencer Flipper Christine Pallon (Spandrels, La Louve, Carly Beth) Girls Rock C-U Kate Laine / (Cover of October 2018 Issue) The Elf Shelf Books & Music The Black Sheep Café ...
Episode 26 Adam Porter of Wingclipper - “Ghost Dance”
September 20, 2019 17:01 - 47 minutes - 54.5 MBSven chats with Adam Porter of Wingclipper to talk about his song Ghost Dance. Find out what all the bright lights in the sky are, is Godzilla really a bad guy, and what amazing musical things are going on at Parkland College! SONG: Ghost Dance ALBUM: Secrets of the Stars BANDS: Mutual Concepts, Wingclipper, Faded Black T-Shirt Favorite Thing: Black Coffee and Berry Pie Photo by: Andrew Waner REFS: Carl Sagan (Cosmos Series) Kaiju Godzilla Ultraman Parkland College Perimeter Road ...
Episode 25 Cole Bridges - “Never Been Dirty”
September 06, 2019 17:01 - 52 minutes - 60.3 MBPull up a chair, crack open a Stag, lean back, and open your ear holes. Sven interviews Cole Bridges about his song "Never Been Dirty." Find out if there is a metal detector, why you should go on tour, and learning to not be held back by your past. SONG: Never Been Dirty ALBUM: (unreleased) BANDS: Since moving to Champaign/Urbana: My Brother, Harrison / Elsinore / The Annas / The Fights / Primitive Lights / Cole Bridges & The Overpass Favorite Thing: Stag Beer Refs: Chris Gaines Ai...
Episode 24 GATSON - “Draft Day Prelude”
August 23, 2019 17:01 - 36 minutes - 41.9 MBSven chats with Gatson about his song "Draft Day Prelude" and the upcoming album "Draft Day." We talk about giving up, finding our purpose, and how to truly be successful. Find GATSON on Spotify Gatson's Draft Day album drops October 4th on all the streaming platforms. Refs: Soul Professa (Draft Day Producer) Johnny 'MME' Barber (Mix and Master - Draft Day) Blessed to Become a Blessing A3C Festival Believers Dynasty J. Cole (Dollar & a Dream) Northern Touch Music Festival & Confer...
Episode 23 Rex and Richard of The Autocorrect - “Singularity”
August 09, 2019 17:01 - 58 minutes - 66.7 MBSven sits down to talk to Rex and Richard of The Autocorrect to talk about their song "Singularity" off the album "Come See the Future." We discuss the pros and cons of dating an artificial intelligence, why Fred is the best cat ever, and the best technique for roasting marshmallows over a cleansing flame.... 01010011 01101001 01101110 01100111 01110101 01101100 01100001 01110010 01101001 01110100 01111001 SONG: Singularity ALBUM: Come See the Future BANDS: Rex: The Autocorrect (2013...
Episode 22 Angie Heaton - “It's Easier When You're Here”
July 26, 2019 17:01 - 46 minutes - 53.5 MBSven talks to Angie Heaton about her song: "It's Easier When You're Here" off the album "Let It Ride." We talk about death, crushes, and getting crushed to death. Photo Credit: Jim Heaton SONG: It’s Easier When You’re Here ALBUM: Let It Ride BANDS: 40 Daze, Elysian Fields, Cat Gut, Some band in a guy’s basement, So few bullets, Corndolly, Liquorette, Tractor Kings, Angie Heaton and the Gentle Tamers Favorite Thing: Diet Coke REFS: Kurt Bielema The Fiery Furnaces Love Cup My Favorit...
Episode 21 Colleen Deremiah of Warm Darn - “YouTube Tutorial”
July 12, 2019 17:01 - 41 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this episode Sven sips the darkest of coffees and talks to Colleen of Warm Darn about her song “YouTube Tutorial” off the album “word search.” We talk about her writing process, why Ableton is pure witchcraft, and her favorite non-musical thing. (Ableton, please sponsor Warm Darn) SONG: Youtube Tutorial ALBUM: word search BANDS: Warm Darn, Gogetum, and President’s Select FAVORITE THING: Coffee - black as midnight on a moonless eve Refs: Ableton jeremy's bike badger blanket song...
Episode 20 Rebecca Rego - “Worst Days”
June 28, 2019 17:01 - 40 minutes - 46.9 MBIn this episode Sven opens the bottle of moderately priced pinot noir at the 2019 Hogchute Opry to sit down with Rebecca Rego of Rebecca Rego and the Trainmen. We talk about her song "Worst Days" off the album "Speaking of Witches." We talk about the past, ghosts, and what pairs well with conversation among other things. Cover Photo by: Morgan Ciesielski SONG: Worst Days ALBUM: Speaking of Witches BANDS: Singer/Songwriter, Rebecca Rego & the Trainmen FAVORITE THING: Wine REFS: April ...