I Hate Music
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsDiscussions about music, life, and everything else. Hosted by Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.
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Episode 74 - On Location from Hell's Heroes Festival 2024
March 28, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 239 MBI Hate Music travels down south to Houston, Texas to catch a Texas-sized load of bands during Hell's Heroes Fest 2024. Each day we recorded from our hotel room, recapping the previous night's bands and events, then once back home we discuss day three and wrap up the entire festival as a whole. We discuss highlights, lowlights, what makes this festival great and the general ups-and-downs of attending music festivals. Bands and performances we ruminate on include Candlemass, Solitude Aeturn...
Episode 73 - Food and Music with Alex Stupak
March 18, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 269 MBFrom the About the Author section of Alex Stupak's "Tacos: Recipes and Provocations: A Cookbook." "Alex Stupak earned recognition as one of the world's most innovative pastry chefs while leading teams at progressive cuisine icons Clio, Alinea, and wd-50. But innovation only counts, he figured, if you push yourself out of your comfort zone, and so he left that world to cook Mexican food, a cuisine that captured his head and his heart. His restaurant Empellón Cocina earned him a James Beard ...
Episode 72 - Mascots in Music
March 01, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 181 MBEddie, Vic Rattlehead, Snaggletooth, Korgull the Exterminator, The Not Man, Sargent D. -- what is the purpose of a mascot in music? What makes a mascot good, and what makes one bad? Why does it seem like mascots only appear in metal music? In this episode we examine a few mascots in metal and try to figure out why they exist, and if they are an important part of the bands they represent. We also dive into some listener emails and delve further into what is now being called "The Vader Epi...
Episode 71 - Metal Fests
February 08, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBWe are back once again, this time to reminisce about metal fests we've attended, compare notes on fests we would like to attend, and look forward to fests we will attend in the future. What are our favorite festivals, and our favorite festival experiences? What makes a good festival and what lead to the popularity of fests in America and Europe? Which festivals are run the best, which ones have access to the best food? We talk about indoor versus outdoor festivals and share stories of ou...
Episode 70 - Record Collecting, and "We Suffer, but Why?"
January 31, 2024 16:57 - 1 hour - 181 MBIn this episode we dive into the complicated world of collecting, and of course, record collecting to be specific. Purchasing physical media from artists we love is very important to us, but how do you manage all of it financially and logistically? Where do you draw the line and when has it gone too far? We discuss, contemplate, and pontificate on the mechanics of being a die-hard music fan and record collector. Right after that, we tackle a few segments, read some listener email, and fi...
Episode 69 - Dungeon Synth with Mortiis
January 18, 2024 11:00 - 2 hours - 297 MBMortiis has been an outlier and a legend in dark music for decades. From being an original member of Norwegian Black Metal band Emperor, to his solo work as Mortiis, to the suicidal ambience of Vond, Mortiis has often been misunderstood, yet he has blazed his own path with no regard for trend or what could be deemed successful. Now, decades later, the genre Mortiis arguably created has had an explosion in popularity worldwide. In this episode we welcome Mortiis into our own dungeon to dis...
Episode 68 - Best of 2023 and the Fight Against Evangelists in the ’80s and ’90s
December 20, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 297 MBWe are fighting the Christmas spirit this year by discussing the trend of Metal bands writing about money-grubbing, lying, megachurch owning evangelists in the '80s and '90s such as the infamous battle between Deicide's Glen Benton and Christian Talk Show Host Bob Larson. We also share our favorite albums from 2023, including picks from Spirit Possession, Frozen Soul, Phobocosm, Blood Incantation, Xysma, and more. Listener emails bring us back to discussing Gwar again, discovering the Ne...
Episode 67 - Why Acoustic Guitars are Metal, and Thanksgiving Music with Nathanael Larochette
December 06, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 265 MBIn this episode we are joined by Canadian composer and guitarist Nathanael Larochette (Musk Ox, The Night Watch, Solo) to talk turkey about all our favorite Thanksgiving songs and more importantly, discuss why acoustic music, and particularly acoustic guitars, are metal. We share with each other how acoustic music has impacted us, why we think it works in a metal context, and pontificate on why we think it has become so popular within metal, and within its own metal adjacent genres. We eac...
Episode 66 - Halloween, Bands That Were an Acquired Taste, and Time Traveling for Music
October 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 247 MBNick and Jason kick off the episode by catching up a bit before getting into some fascinating and terrifying listener emails. They then dive into the theme of Halloween in music, which of course, devolves into related themes such as Fall and Horror films. Discussions of time traveling for the sake of witnessing historic moments in musical history and which bands took some getting used to for Jason round out the episode. A couple of new segments are introduced and we play some songs relat...
Episode 65 - Climate Change, Concert Etiquette, and ”It Was a Different Time.”
August 14, 2023 14:07 - 1 hour - 221 MBYou can't deny this episode. From protest music of the '60's, to punk, thrash metal, and grindcore, musicians and artists have been warning us about climate change for decades, but why aren't we listening? We have no idea but we sure love the music. We discuss politics in music and environmentally aware bands like Nuclear Assault, and D.R.I, as well as discuss climate changes within music such as the "Weirding of Norway" or when metal bands turned to alternative music in the '90's for ins...
Episode 64 - Don’t Call it a Comeback!
July 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 227 MBI Hate Music is back! After a much needed vacation, we finally got sick of putting our feet up and sipping on cocktails and decided we missed this too much to retire permanently. During our vacation we had a lot of time to reflect, and ponder our history and what we are doing. We realized we needed something different, something to revitalize our spirits and inspire us to move further into uncharted waters. So, we are back with a new format, new goals, new ideas - and a co-host! Pleas...
Episode 63 - Tanner Anderson (Obsequiae, Panopticon, Celestiial)
March 03, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 293 MBTanner Anderson. I hate the word talent, but people like Tanner make me rethink my aversion to the concept. I've been fortunate enough to call Tanner a friend for quite awhile now, and am overjoyed to watch him evolve and grow as an artist particularly with Obsequiae. If you like "Non Serviam", with a touch of "Skydancer", and a sprinkle of "His Majesty at the Swamp," and if you don't need me to tell you what bands made those records, this episode, this band, and this man, are for you. T...
Episode 62 - Daniel Lake (Author of USBM)
January 25, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 126 MBDaniel Lake is a contributor to Decibel Magazine, but as of late, he has been more in the public eye due to his book, USBM. The book dives into the motivations, histories, and music of a number of heavy hitters in the United States Black Metal scene, and I wanted to learn more about his process of researching and writing this gem. So, please pass the aux to Daniel, and join us as we talk about black metal, travel, thrash metal, and Satan. -------------------- "I Hate Music" theme by Ma...
Episode 61 - Pete Lee (Lawnmower Deth)
December 23, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBLawnmower Deth. Often ignored, usually misunderstood, but has been a staple in my ears and in my heart since the early '90s. The boys from Nottingham took quite the hiatus and are back with a new album after a 28 year gap; their first record since 1993's "Billy." In this episode I talk with Pete Lee, vocalist for Lawnmower Deth, and we listen to a couple new songs, an old song, and discuss various things such as bread rolls, the importance of the Grindcrusher comp, Dan Seagrave, and why t...
Episode 60 - Dylan Neal (Thief)
December 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 244 MBOn Episode 46, Dylan Neal of Thief came on the show and played us a bunch of crazy music. This time, Dylan and I sit down and listen to the new Thief album recently released by Prophecy Productions entitled "The 16 Deaths of my Master." Dylan shares with us production techniques, reveals hidden gems within the songs, and we discuss the themes and ideas within the music. This is, without a doubt, my album of the year, and has been in constant rotation at my house, and in my car, as well as ...
Episode 59 - Karl Cordtz (Feral Season, Occlith, CHRCH)
November 04, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 271 MBFeral Season is good. Feral Season is damn good. The band's debut album, "Rotting Body In The Range Of Light," out on Profound Lore records harkens back to the second wave of Norwegian Black Metal, but without truly biting the style, or sound. Karl and I delve into a couple songs off of the album, discuss the writing process and the themes behind the record, an manage to listen to some of his doom-death band, Occlith, as well. So pass the aux to Karl, and join us as we nerd out over Ens...
Episode 58 - “Listener Requests Part III” with guest Ione Walton
October 21, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBI always assumed that episodes with my daughters would not be as engaging, or appreciated, as episodes with notable musicians, but listener feedback has been overwhelmingly positive for these breaks in the normal programming. So, we are back with “Listener Requests Part III” with Ione Walton. These installments tend to blend podcasting with sound collage at times, and this is no different. Ione and I go through some listener recommendations, and we each play a couple of choice cuts as wel...
Episode 57 - Hunter Ginn and Gael Pirlot (Canvas Solaris, Plague Psalm, Gorging Shade)
October 07, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 286 MBToday we tell the humidity to take a hike, and we delve into the minds of Hunter Ginn and Gael Pirlot; two linchpins in a long-running yet vibrant collective based out of Georgia. Together these two are members of Canvas Solaris, Plague Psalm, and Gorging Shade, and through the duration of this episode, we listen to, and discuss, each of these fascinating projects. Hunter, Gael, and I also talk about Sepultura, Samael, and ponder the very nature of instrumental music. So please pass the a...
Episode 56 - Toby Driver (Kayo Dot, Alora Crucible, Vaura)
September 17, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 311 MBToby Driver is one of the most engaging and important musicians currently active. His resume is astounding, his persistence is unmatched, and his work is always challenging, fresh, and most importantly, inspirational and enjoyable. Toby may be best known for being the leader of the often confounding Kayo Dot, but his music spans many genres, bands and projects. I sat down with Toby to discuss and listen to some of these bands that perhaps are lesser known than Kayo Dot. We listen to a ...
Episode 55 - Michael and Hamilton of Genghis Tron
June 07, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBDon't call it a comeback. Genghis Tron have returned after a 10 year hiatus with one of 2021's best and most compelling records, Dream Weapon. The band has been through a lot of changes in that time, personally and musically, an even with line-up changes and a decade of growth and evolution, Genghis Tron still sound like themselves, and at the same time, sound like no one else. On this episode the remaining founding members, Hamilton Jordan and Michael Sochynsky, join me as we listen to t...
Episode 54 - with guest Tim Smolens (High Castle Teleorkestra, Estradasphere)
March 26, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 204 MBI was first made aware of Tim Smolens when I discovered Estradasphere. Tim was the bassist and producer for the incredible, genre-hopping, Bungle adjacent band. As I delved further into the works of the various members, it became clear that Tim has a unique musical personality and vision. Today, Tim has assembled a super group of sorts in High Castle Teleorkestra, featuring members that have played in Secret Chiefs 3, Farmers Market, Don Salsa and Mr. Bungle. On this episode Tim and I ...
Episode 53 - Dissecting Dream into Dust's "The Lathe of Heaven" with guest Derek Rush
March 17, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 216 MBDerek Rush is a lifer. In my mind, that's about the biggest compliment an artist could receive. Derek has been highly involved and productive in so many facets of music, it's not only daunting, its intimidating, and I can't conceive of him ever stopping. Derek is perhaps best known for his work as the head of the Chthonic Streams label, and his music under the names of A Murder of Angels, December, Dream into Dust and Compactor, but he is also a DJ, a concert organizer, a promoter, and so...
Episode 52 - Examining The Night Watch's "An Embarrassment of Riches" with guest Nathanael Larochette
January 14, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 261 MBToday guitar virtuoso Nathanael Larochette joins me to guide us through the twisted trails and rough seas charted by his band The Night Watch on their latest album, "An Embarrassment of Riches." We listen to the album in its entirety; dissecting, discussing and reveling in the creative process. You may know Nathanael from his work with Musk Ox, or perhaps his beautiful guitar interludes on Agalloch's last album, "The Serpent and the Sphere." Please pass the aux to Nathanael, and let his s...
Episode 51 - with guest Yee Loi
December 16, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MBToday I am joined by British punkers Rose (age 13) and Matilda (age 11) who also happen to be sisters, and together they are known as Yee Loi. Yee Loi are currently recording their debut album, but they really caught my attention on the internet with their fantastic Ramones, Thin Lizzy and Motorhead covers. So please pass the aux to Rose and Matilda as they share a few of their covers, and discuss with me their favorite bands and how they got their start as young punk rockers. ------...
Episode 50 - “Override of the Overlooked” with guests Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn
November 11, 2020 17:33 - 1 hour - 211 MBThis is like one of those cheesy '80s sitcom crossovers, but better... much better. Jeff and Hunter, the two maniacs behind the insanely awesome and inspiring podcast, Radical Research, join me to celebrate I Hate Music's 50th episode! I asked each of them to bring to the table a band or album that they love, but is largely ignored or derided, and I chose one as well. We then shared these selections and discussed them. Jeff Wagner and I go way back. We had a 'zine together in the '90s a...
Episode 49 - “Listener Requests Part II” with guest Ione Walton
October 21, 2020 17:24 - 53 minutes - 122 MBI really enjoy getting listener suggestions. I typically get them via Email, but this morning Ione and I decided to get on FaceBook and Instagram and ask listeners to send in their recommendations as we record. We received roughly 50 requests from all over the world, and I can say without hyperbole that this group of songs are by far the worst, most annoying, and painfully ignorant bunch of songs ever assembled. However, we love you for trying, and encourage you to keep trying to impress ...
Episode 48 - “A Brief History of the Israeli Metal Scene” with guest Tal Fried
October 07, 2020 15:13 - 1 hour - 238 MBTal Fried is an Israeli native living in Tel Aviv. Israel has a long and vibrant history of fascinating metal bands, rich with the culture of their homeland but also with an ear turned towards the metal community worldwide. Unfortunately, a large number of these bands have remained unknown to metal fans outside of Israel, so I asked Tal to show me the hidden gems that lay next to The Mediterranean sea. Many metal fans are familiar with Salem or Orphaned Land, but in this episode Tal tak...
Episode 47 - "Listener Requests" with guest Ione Walton
September 07, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBI stumbled across this lost recording the other day. Ione and I recorded this right before the pandemic hit. We were taking listener requests that had been Emailed in, but the pandemic and subsequent quarantine had distracted me, and the episode had become buried by time and dust, and forgotten... until now. Ione plays some music she likes, I play a little that I like, and we both critique and comment on the listener suggestions. Unfortunately, since this episode was lost for so long, th...
Episode 46 - with guest Dylan Neal (Thief, Botanist)
August 24, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 347 MBWhen I first heard about Thief, I was skeptical. I was about to embark on a short tour with one of Toby Driver's various projects, (Piggy Black Cross), and Toby told me Thief from Los Angeles would be joining. That first night of tour Dylan and Thief stunned me with the craft of their songs, the passion in their performance, and I was instantly impressed with their unique and dynamic shows each night. Now, a few moons later, we have shared the stage a handful of times and Thief has cement...
Episode 45 - “Quarantine Songs” Part II: The Reckoning
June 09, 2020 18:06 - 1 hour - 161 MBLife in quarantine rolls on, and so does the music. Our first "Quarantine Songs" episode received a warm welcome, so we decided to follow it up, with the same basic format, but some slight changes. Most notably, there are no listener submissions on this episode. This episode is comprised of a handful of notable musicians, and people in the music industry sharing their quarantine picks with us. I am tempted to tell you who will be bending your ears with tunes and talk, but I think its bes...
Episode 44 - with guest Casey C-P — King Gizzard “Chunky Shrapnel Film” Special
April 29, 2020 22:09 - 1 hour - 232 MBWe won't let this die, and neither will King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard. Casey C-P and I made a pact, a blood oath, that each time this band of scruffy Aussies makes a new album we will be there, just like the Jackson 5, to dissect, critique and perform a deep dive to the depths of degradation. Nothing will keep us from recording a podcast each time King Gizzard completes a project. Not snow, not rain, not COVID-19, so here we are, ready to inject our veins and flush our lungs with the...
Episode 43 - “Quarantine Songs" with guest co-host Merle Allin of The Murder Junkies.
April 14, 2020 16:40 - 1 hour - 156 MBLife is weird right now. The world is isolated, locked away behind closed doors and many of us turn to art to soothe us when the world has become more dangerous and terrifying than it usually is. With this in mind, I asked listeners to send me their "Quarantine Songs." Songs that they find themselves turning to while stuck at home. Some people recorded a brief introduction to the song, while others Merle and I had a robot help us with the introductions. Along with the listeners, some musi...
Episode 42 - “In Defense of Billie Eilish” with guest Ione Walton
March 21, 2020 15:53 - 1 hour - 147 MBCOVID-19 has swept the earth, and a large portion of the world is in isolation. I didn't have an episode ready to go, so I pulled this one out of the archives. This was recorded months ago with my daughter Ione, but I felt it wasn't strong enough to release at the time. But these are strange times afoot, so here you are, I figure even the slightest amusement is welcome in isolation. In this episode Ione and I defend pop sensation Billie Eilish, as well as share music, get bored and get b...
Episode 41 - with guest Nick Loiacano (Climb to Zalem, Nothing, Killer Whale, The Bionic Broadcast)
March 02, 2020 02:01 - 2 hours - 301 MBI was not going to miss a Mr. Bungle reunion, and neither was my old friend Nick. Nick Loiacano and I became friends over 20 years ago in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and have collaborated on a number of musical endeavors. He was my partner in crime on Nothing's "The Grey Subaudible" album, he's the main writer in Climb to Zalem and has been involved in a number of bands including Killer Whale, Self Spiller and Snares of Sixes. Nick and I often bonded over Faith No More and Mr. Bungle, so it o...
Episode 40 - with guest Scot Jenerik (AUME, F-Space)
February 11, 2020 21:58 - 2 hours - 374 MBUpon arriving at my studio, I told Scot we would record for two hours at the most. We recorded for six. This is the first installment of our long form meeting. Scot and I have known each other for a relatively short period of time, but we became fast friends, and even though we come from two different musical worlds, those two worlds share a lot of commonalities. Scot is a composer and conceptual artist operating out of Portland after being in the San Francisco Bay area for many years. ...
Episode 39 - with guest Don Anderson (Agalloch, Sculptured) - Curated by Mirai Kawashima (Sigh)
January 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 217 MBMirai Kawashima and Sigh have been pushing, dare I say, smashing the paradigms within metal for decades. From their early days on Euronymous' Deathlike Silence Productions to their most recent album "Heir to Despair," Sigh has found comfort in the dark seeping underbelly of music. I asked Mirai to provide some music to share with my cohort Don Anderson. Music that has intrigued him, confused him, provoked him or perhaps inspired him over the years. He gave me a bounty of music from Jaz...
Episode 38 - with guests Joy Von Spain and Masaaki Masao (Eye of Nix, To End It All)
October 22, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 204 MBFor this episode I was joined by my good friends Joy Von Spain and Masaaki Masao. They are the duo that comprises the death industrial project To End It All, and as if that didn't keep them busy enough, they are in Eye of Nix as well. These two are two of my favorite performers and I have been blessed to see them, and share the stage with them many times. I was able to catch up with them when they came down from Seattle to play a special invite only show at Azoth here in Portland. Listen...
Episode 37 - with guest Casey C-P — King Gizzard “Infest the Rats' Nest” Special
September 24, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBOnce again, back is the incredible, the rhyme animal, the uncannable CC-P. He brought with him the latest King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard album, "Infest the Rats' Nest." As always, when the Gizz releases a new record, we are here with bated breath, ready to digest and dissect, to criticize and celebrate. On this album King Gizzard decide to tread through waters that are dear to me heart, they decide to dip their quill into the genre of metal. I think it is fair to say that both CC-P ...
Episode 36 - with guest Ramin Hosseinabad - Curated by Dan Swano (Edge of Sanity, Pan Thy Monium, Nightingale)
September 10, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 179 MBIn the first of what I hope is a series of many, I welcome a guest curator for this episode. This time, I asked legendary producer/engineer/musician Dan Swano to pick six songs from his career to share with us. You may know him from his work with Edge of Sanity, Pan Thy Monium, or Bloodbath, or perhaps even his production or engineering work with bands such as Marduk or Opeth, but get ready to dig into some deep cuts from Dan Swano's career, handpicked by the man himself for you to hear, a...
Episode 35 - with guest Jori Apedaile (Eneferens, Hyalithe)
August 27, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 186 MBJori has been a guest before. Last summer when Eneferens came through Portland on tour, he stopped by to share some music. This summer bore witness to another Eneferens tour, so we decided to do it again. At the time of this recording, Jori was in the process of moving back to Bozeman, Montana after living for a couple of years in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He joined me towards the end of his tour that stretched all across The United States. Join us as we talk about metal from around the w...
Episode 34 - with guest Nick Wusz (Dolven)
August 13, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 265 MBNick Wusz and I go way back. I first met him when I moved to Portland to join Sculptured. He played guitar for the band and immediately welcomed me with a hug and some Cajun pretzels. Since then, we've become very close and often share stories and music with each other. This visit was no different. Join us as we talk about Sparkling Water, Sepultura, we read some listener Email, geek out about Cathedral, discuss Floridian rednecks, and at times wax nostalgic. Closing music "To Fly ...
Episode 33 - with guests Petras and Andrew of Velnias
July 30, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 209 MBVelnias has been an underrated yet powerful force in the American Black Metal scene for many years. After a moderate hiatus, the Velnias cult has returned with an impending new album and a short tour of the West Coast. Taking a small break from tour, Velnias joined me for talk about Thrash Metal, the Cascadian Annex, True Water Music, Portable record players, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dungeon Thrash, Andrew's age in 1991, and drinking rain water like bad asses! Closing music by Velnias. ...
Episode 32 - with guest Casey C-P — King Gizzard “Fishing for Fishies” Special
June 18, 2019 10:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBA new King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard record means a new episode with Casey C-P. This time their latest, "Fishing for Fishies." The Australian wonder-band mellows out a bit on this album, and assaults us with their over-use of the word "boogie" and apparently can't put down their harmonica for more than a few seconds. Casey C-P and I unwrap the album, dissect it's contents and drink its sweet blood in front of your very ears. Join us for a beer, readings from Wikipedia, and discussion...
Episode 31 - with guest Aaron John Gregory (KHôRADA, Squalus, Giant Squid)
June 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBLet's try this again. Last time Aaron John Gregory of KHôRADA, Squalus and Giant Squid was on, we ended it early. This encounter was much more pleasant. We were a bit rushed though as we decided to record right before going to perform as main support for Melvins. Our energy was up, attitudes were good, and beer and music was flowing. We settled into some nice conversations about IBUs, ABV, Video Games, Roombas and thankfully AJ rarely mentioned Ska. Join Us! "I Hate Music" theme b...
Episode 29 - with guest Aaron John Gregory (KHôRADA, Squalus)
May 14, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 37.9 MBSometimes things don't go as planned. Sometimes, the best intentions fall flat. Sometimes, even friendship just isn't enough. Join AJ and I for this eye opening episode where we discuss light bulbs, carry-on luggage, The Oregon Trail, and of course, ska. "I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, performed by Billy Smeer. Closing music by Squalus. https://www.facebook.com/hatepod.music/
Episode 28 - with guest Ron Varod (Zvi, Kayo Dot, Sabbath Assembly)
April 30, 2019 10:00 - 2 hours - 277 MBKayo Dot is a very important band to me, so it was an honor to welcome Ron Varod onto the podcast. Ron is a multi-instrumentalist who is in Kayo Dot, Sabbath Assembly and performs solo under the name Zvi. Zvi was on a tour across America supporting his new record "Deer Pink" and stopped in to share some interesting music and perspectives. Join us as we talk about Ulver, the pros and cons of drum machines, music production and Karaoke. "I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli. Closing music...
Episode 26 - "In Defense of Twenty One Pilots" with guest Ione Walton
April 02, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 78.4 MBIone and I had been discussing for a while starting a series of podcasts, shorter episodes that exist in the larger body of IHM, that focus on bands or artists we both enjoy, but that we assume most listeners of I Hate Music would not enjoy. We are calling this series "In Defense of...", and this is the first installment. 21 Pilots are very hit and miss for me, but I find them clever, ominous, subversive and at times, even heavy? Ione and I decided to get to the bottom of this and explo...
Episode 25 - with guest Robert Hunter (Hollow Branches, Occulted Sound)
March 19, 2019 22:48 - 1 hour - 146 MBRobert Hunter and I go way back. He is one of my favorite people. He and I have collaborated on many things, including Snares of Sixes, Self Spiller and my short lived label, Audio Savant, that we both struggled with years ago. He also makes music with IHM's very own Marius Sjoli in Hollow Branches, and solo under the moniker Occulted Sound. Join Robert and I for beer, music and a few laughs. "I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, performed by Billy Smeer. Bumper music by Arizmenda. ...
Episode 24 - with guest Asa Eisenhardt (Nostalgist)
February 26, 2019 22:44 - 1 hour - 267 MBAsa Eisenhardt spearheads the shoegaze/postpunk band Nostalgist as well as runs the label Nostalgium Directive. Asa and I have been friends for quite some time, and it was a pleasure to have him in my studio to share music. Nostalgist's "Dissafection" was in my top 5 favorites records from 2018 so I wanted to get him in here to promote it a bit. Join us for music, memories and a bit of nostalgia. "I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli. Closing music by Nostalgist. https://www.facebook.co...
Episode 23 - with guest Ellory Walton
February 16, 2019 00:49 - 1 hour - 157 MBEllory Walton has been my daughter for almost 12 years now. She is an amazing, and disturbingly brilliant and hilarious individual. Her music taste might be suspect, and honestly, confounding, but her insight into the way kids her age get exposed to music, share music, and consume music is fascinating. Join us for music and beers. "I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli. Closing music by Lawnmower Deth. https://www.facebook.com/hatepod.music/