Mid-Riff
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -Music is a powerful tool for personal and political change. Unfortunately, cis women, trans, and gender-expansive folks have not always been well-represented at the mic (or guitar, bass, drums, keyboard… you get the idea!). If you are a music gear manufacturer, retailer, or venue-owner who wants to learn how to make your customers’ and employees’ experiences better or a musician who wants to hear both hilarious and horrifying stories from folks like you, Mid-Riff can help. Mid-Riff features interviews with musicians, makers, and sellers from a variety of experiences and identities as well as tips to create awesome music spaces and workplaces. Follow for more: www.hilarybjones.com/midriffpodcast www.instagram.com/midriffpodcast www.facebook.com/midriffpodcast
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072 / Thalia Zedek (E, Come, Live Skull) on Hagstrom Love and Sexism Then and Now
October 11, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutesSneaking into punk clubs, recording with Don Zientara in high school, working with a record label run by a woman, and the intersection of time, age, and notoriety are part of Hilary’s conversation with guitarist and vocalist, Thalia Zedek. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!...
071 / Lizzo and the Monsters
August 17, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutesIs Lizzo a monster? What about Morrissey? What about Jimmy Page or David Bowie or Ryan Adams the guy in that local band who always hits on teenagers or the myriad other artists who have allegedly engaged in behavior that has harmed others? How do we interact with them and their art once the harm is revealed? How does art intersect with the artist’s identities and experiences or our own? In today’s episode, Hilary digs into the nuances of these questions (and *spoiler* there are more questions...
070 / Guitar Gabby (TxLips) on Musical Longevity and Access
August 03, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutesCreating a 25-person musical collective featuring black women and gender expansive musicians, musical strategizing, and AI and appropriation are part of Hilary’s conversation with musician, lawyer, writer, and consultant, Gabriella “Guitar Gabby” Logan. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar re...
069 / Can You Play Eminem at Work?
July 14, 2023 13:04 - 16 minutesA recent court case found that playing songs with offensive lyrics in a workplace can contribute to hostile environment sexual harassment. But what the heck is that? And how can you prevent it? Hilary covers some harassment basics in this episode! --> Some steps to follow if you've experienced harassment can be found on the EEOC website Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal cura...
068 / Angie Swan (American Utopia, Cee Lo Green, will.i.am) on Flipping a Musical Coin
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourMusic as a reputable career choice, boy bands, prophetic guitar tattoos, visiting 34 countries, and the role of those with power in the industry are part of Hilary’s conversation with guitarist Angie Swan. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! ANGIE’s BIO Angie Swan is a guit...
067 / Getting Active
June 07, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutesFeeling overwhelmed by the world? Want to come up with a plan to get involved, but need a few ideas? Hilary’s got you (and/or your music-related company) covered. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices / extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH / earthquakerdevices.com Stompbox Sonic / personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA / stompbox-sonic.myshopify.com Holcomb Guitars / custom guitars and guitar repair in RI/MA / holcombguitars.com Ch...
066 / Why Are There So Few Moms in Music and Gear?
May 24, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutesHilary talks about why there are so few moms in bands and in music gear more broadly and discusses what individuals and companies can do to help moms keep playing and pursuing their careers. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices / extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH / earthquakerdevices.com Stompbox Sonic / personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA / stompbox-sonic.myshopify.com Holcomb Guitars / custom guitars and guitar repair in RI/...
065 / NAMM 2023 + Diversity in MI Industry
May 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourMid-Riff went to NAMM and spoke with 6 manufacturers, 4 MI media/demo folks, and 1 retailer to give you the goods re: the current state of the industry/diversity, equity, and inclusion! The following questions were answered: What’s rad at NAMM? What changes have we seen in the industry regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion since 2020? What changes still need to be made? Which companies have made major strides re: DEI recently? By the following awesome industry folks: Ally Amarall ...
064 / Emily Hopkins and Russ Fro on Harp Pedal Partners
April 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourThe geariest love story, the gendering of the harp, a solution for nagging wife memes, and leading by example are part of Hilary’s conversation with Emily Hopkins (aka, Emily Harpist) and Russ Fro. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! Register for No Stairway Denied Online C...
063 / Values Are Magic
April 05, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutesMost companies want to be good rolemodels in the industry, but often don’t know where to start. In this episode, Hilary talks about the importance of creating company values and using them to create a better workplace and industry. She follows up with info on her next online course, No Stairway Denied: Creating Inclusive Workplaces in Music, where folks can learn how to create and use company values and a whole bunch more! Sign up here to get notified when registration opens: bit.ly/nostai...
062 / Colleen Fazio (Fazio Electric) on a Work Bench of One’s Own
March 22, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutesThe perils and promises of repairing amplifiers and posting on YouTube, tips for getting into repair, and diagnosing your dying amp are all part of Hilary’s conversation with Colleen Fazio. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! COLLEEN’s BIO Colleen Fazio started building guit...
061 / Anticipatory Armor in Music Retail
March 08, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutesMany marginalized musicians have a shared experience of dread anticipating negative treatment when entering a music store— as though they are preparing for battle. In this episode, Hilary talks about this experience of “anticipatory armor,” how it works, and how retailers can prevent it. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- ...
060 / Taylor Ngiri Seaberg (Black Velvet Punks) on Identities and Spaces Between
February 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourEmily the Strange guitars, being musically typecast, mental health, and the Art of the Revolution are part of Hilary’s discussion with Taylor Ngiri Seaberg. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! Demonic Machines- LGBTQ+ owned, small-batch, handmade pedals in San Diego, CA! T...
059 / Mid-Riff Live with SYM1, Nat Harvie, and Pamela Laizure
January 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourMid-Riff takes the show on the road to the Minneapolis / St. Paul area! Hilary talks gender and gear with SYM1, Nat Harvie, and Pamela Laizure in front of a live audience at Caydence Records and Coffee. The night featured live performances, a lutherie demo, gear rundowns, a panel discussion, and audience Q+A! Episode Breakdown: 0:00 | Episode introduction 2:50 | Welcome to event 5:10 | SYM1 15:47 | Nat Harvie 33:25 | Pamela Laizure 52:34 | Panel discussion 1:15:35 | Audience Q+A 1:33:00 | E...
058 / Kim Chin-Gibbons (Sunset Mission) on Yurts, Weirdos, and Cheap Gear
December 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourTaylor Swift karaoke machines, She Shred’s 1 Riff a Day, luthier apprenticeship, and the exact location of women in prog are part of Hilary’s discussion with Kim Chin-Gibbons. Plus, music, rights, representation, and AI. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! Demonic Machines- L...
057 / Jennifer Turpin + Adam Brilla (Stompbox Sonic) on Pedal Curation Across the Nation
November 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourHeavy retail armor, being treated as a musician, not a liability, and choosing not to work with gatekeepers are part of Hilary’s conversation with Jennifer Turpin and Adam Brilla from Stompbox Sonic. Plus, preventing tokenism in hiring. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! Demonic Machines- LGBTQ+ owned, small-batch, handmade pedals in San Diego, C...
056 / Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report + NAMM!
September 07, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourHilary interviews 15 awesome industry folks about NAMM 2022 and their thoughts about the Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report! What’s the Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report? (LINK HERE!) I’m glad you asked! It is a document sharing the results from a survey of 996 musicians from around the world about their experiences related to gender and music gear. Listen to the episode to hear the results or download the report below! Thanks to the awesome survey participants and this episode’s...
055 / Laura B. Whitmore (WiMN, Positive Grid) on Being Passionate AND Proactive
May 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourRobot backing bands, managing retail baggage, talking class A amps at parties, making extra efforts for diversity, and dreaming of open mics are part of Hilary’s conversation with Laura B. Whitmore. Plus, music’s role in preventing mass shootings. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in...
054 / Sky Deep (Peaches) on Vampires, Spreadsheets, and Laser Harps
May 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourMidi Musical Directing, creating a portable musical lifestyle in Berlin, guitar, grooveboxes, and stepping outside the queer bubble are part of Hilary’s conversation with Sky Deep. Plus, music gear’s connection to reproductive rights. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! SKY’s...
053 / Rosie Varela (EEP, RVP) on Gaining and Surrendering Control
April 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourKeyboard beatdowns, accessibility guitar inventions, shoegaze vs. avant pop, and a literally smoking recording are part of Hilary’s conversation with Rosie Varela (EEP, The Rosie Varela Project, Hogar Records, Brainville Studio). Plus, The Pedal Lady Problem. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guit...
052 / Natalie Morrison and Stephanie Lamond (ReVoicing the Future) on Legitmate Gear
April 01, 2022 10:15 - 1 hourNebulous business cards, instrument gender stereotypes, “booth girls,” and podcasting are part of Hilary’s conversation with Natalie Morrison (D’Addario) and Stephanie Lamond (Recording Academy) of ReVoicing the Future: A Women of NAMM podcast. Plus, the Diversity in Music Gear Resource List. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guita...
051 / Donna Diane (Djunah) on Touching Your Gear
March 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourInventing bass organ techniques, dressing like Steve Albini, mentorship, the impact of trauma therapy on music and beyond are all part of Hilary’s conversation with Donna Diane from the band Djunah. Plus, representation days vs. months vs. years. *content warning for general discussion of trauma, suicidal ideation, and eating disorders Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curati...
050 / Samantha “GhettoSongBird” Hollins on Having a Stage for You
February 10, 2022 11:30 - 1 hourTelling untold stories, the wildest first amp ever, getting bossed around in the studio, and music as a family affair are part of Hilary’s conversation with Samantha “GhettoSongBird” Hollins. Plus, reassessing what we value in hiring. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! SAMAN...
049 / Ellis Hahn (LEH Guitars) on No Problem Basses and Spaces
January 13, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourPreventative mansplaining, empathy-building, and the science of 5 string basses are all part of Hilary’s conversation with Ellis Hahn, founder and luthier at LEH Guitars. Plus, the “right” time for change. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! ELLIS’s BIO Ellis Hahn, founder of...
048 / Lisa Machac (Omni Sound Project) on Clear Signals and Parameters
December 16, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutesCreating strong social ties and inclusive virtual classes and spaces in audio and helping venues to diversify their booking are part of Hilary's conversation with Lisa Machac, founder and director of Omni Sound Project. Plus, niceness and discomfort. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair...
047 / Krystal Flowers on Another Type of Feedback
December 02, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutesUser experience design in music gear, left-handed guitar options, and John Popper’s harmonica fishing vest are all part of multi-instrumentalist Krystal Flowers' conversation with Hilary. Plus creating community in music retail spaces. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! KRYS...
046 / Matt and Carl (Electrofoods) on Putting Your Money Where Your Heart Is
November 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourLiving your company values, non-binary presentation and representation, threatening hi-hats, and Peavey Peavey Peavey are all covered by Matt McDonald and Carl Platts (Electrofoods and Booklegger) in their conversation with Hilary. Plus, 7 ways music retailers can support parents. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom g...
045 / That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore
November 04, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutesWhy are some jokes funny to some people and offensive to others? Hilary got sick and used this solo episode as an excuse to research and break down the function of jokes and implications for music gear spaces and workplaces-- and why you should use Venn diagrams rather than walk on eggshells. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guit...
044 / JJ Gonson on Photo FOMO and Venues During Covid
October 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourCo-writing a song with Elliott Smith, Nirvana crashing at your house, documenting the early hardcore scene (without getting killed), and running a safer venue during a pandemic are all on the table as Hilary talks with photographer and venue owner, JJ Gonson. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guit...
043 / Amy Mills (Retrofret, Couch Slut) on Harp Guitars and Accidental Luthiery
October 07, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourValuing femininity, Vampower amps, mandolin emergencies, and trans representation are part of Hilary’s conversation with Amy Mills (Retrofret Vintage Guitars, Couch Slut, Epistasis). Plus, the problem with “most guys.” Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! AMY’s BIO Amy Rose Mi...
042 / Choose Your Own Adventure, the Mid-Riff Listener Survey
September 09, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutesHilary calls for help from the bottom of her basement by asking you to complete the Mid-Riff Listener Survey! —How can Mid-Riff best achieve its goal of making change in the industry? —What do you want to hear more or less of? —Should there be a YouTube channel? —Who do you want to see as a guest? —Do you even read these show notes? :) You can answer these questions and more AND get entered to win a $100 Visa gift card. Simply complete the survey and email Hilary with the headline “raffle”...
041 / Denise Meza-Reidpath and Rikki Davis (RIOT RI) on Turning Gear Shame into Joy
August 26, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourHilary talks with Denise Meza-Reidpath and Rikki Davis, Co-Executive Directors of RIOT Rhode Island about gear loan libraries, instrument doulas, Steely Dan, and the stigma of being a vocalist. Plus, why are there no boys rock camps? Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! RIKKI...
040 / Ciyadh Wells on the Margins of Classical Guitar
August 12, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourHilary talks with Ciyadh Wells (Musically Cogitating Podcast, Margins Guitar Collective, Duo Charango) about guitar societies, creating community, carbon strings, and musicians’ relationships with the non-profit industrial complex. Plus, a defense of sparkly guitars. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mo...
039 / Alice Bag on Demystifying Gear and Hosting a Dinner Party [REPLAY]
July 29, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourIn this replay episode, Hilary talks with Alice Bag about in-ear monitor envy, GarageBand demoing for her new record, Sister Dynamite, and how being “the first” is like hosting a dinner party. New Content: Addressing music gear companies’ concerns when beginning to diversify their hiring process. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! DistroKid- simple online music distribution service! (use this link for a 7% disc...
038 / LG (Thelma and the Sleaze / Queen of S- Mountain) on Keeping Music Human
July 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourHilary talks with LG (Thelma and the Sleaze / Queen of S- Mountain) about learning theory in lockdown, Peavey, podcasting, Burger Records, and intentionality around shirtless performances. Plus, teaching kids to recognize representation in media. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! DistroKid- simple online music distribution service! (use this link for a 7% discount!) Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation ...
037 / Marci.DH on Holding the Keys and Tonal Opportunity
July 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourHilary talks with Marci.DH about escaping the proving ground, creating tension with sonics, stereotype threat, and representation. Plus, parenting as the ultimate prevention. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! DistroKid- simple online music distribution service! (use this link for a 7% discount!) Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! MARCI’s BIO Marci.DH is a musician from Ari...
036 / Rebecca Jasso (Old Town School Music Store) on Anti-Stairway-Denying
June 21, 2021 17:45 - 1 hourHilary talks with Rebecca Jasso (Old Town School Music Store) about her role as a guitar buyer and music retailer, stage banter, Star Search, and guitar body shapes for everyone. Plus, allyship, accompliceship, and co-conspiratorship. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI! DistroKid- simple online music distribution service! (use this link for a 7...
035 / Tia Bailey (Working Class Music) on Gear Never-Ending
June 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourHilary talks with Tia Bailey (Working Class Music) on signature models and identity, giving up on bands, feeling like a unicorn, Ladders 101, and the difference between retail and YouTube. Plus, moving beyond black squares. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI! DistroKid- simple online music distribution service! (use this link for a 7% discount!...
034 / Aisha Loe (Loe Sounds) on Finding Your Aural Vision
May 20, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourHilary talks with Aisha Loe (Loe Sounds) about SVTs as protection against misogyny, being homeful, Nine Inch Nails, and the privilege of learning. Plus, music gear jargon. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI! DistroKid- simple online music distribution service! (use this link for a 7% discount!) Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sa...
033 / Rosie Mankato (Mankato Guitars) on Tonewoods and Sanding in Your Sleep
May 06, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutesHilary talks with Rosie Mankato (Mankato Guitars) about building a studio and isolating in the woods, the harsh world of luthier school, trying to make guitar bodies out of trash, and the difference a pleasant guitar store can make. Plus, actual “object”-ification. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI! DistroKid- simple online music distribution ...
032 / June Millington (Fanny) on Breaking Through Outsider Status and Being a Lick Librarian [REPLAY]
April 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourHilary talks with June Millington of Fanny (the first “all-female” rock band signed to a major label in 1969) about the Institute for the Musical Arts, how playing guitar is like being a nun, and music as a tool for overcoming shyness. [replay interview] New content: Hilary covers the problem with “nagging wife” guitar memes. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more ...
031 / Karen Schierhorn (BIG EAR Pedals) on Deep Voices and Accessibility
April 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourHilary talks with Karen Schierhorn (BIG EAR Pedals) about the tyranny of middle school band teachers, being physically blocked in conversation, the dynamics of working with your partner, and octave pedals for vocal cords. Plus, meritocracy. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI! DistroKid- simple online music distribution service! (use this link f...
030 / Meredith Stern (Alpha Error, Whore Paint, Teenage Waistband) on Really All Ages Spaces
March 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourHilary talks with Meredith Stern, drummer, DJ, and visual artist, about buying snares with the buddy system, gas mask microphones, using repetition to shift narratives, and what may be the wildest tour story you’ve ever heard. Plus, how to apologize. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI! Electrofoods, Unlimited- rad boosts, drives, fuzzes, and di...
029 / Mallory Nees (Reverb) on Dad Jokes and Moderation
March 11, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourHilary talks with Mallory Nees, Social Media Strategist at Reverb, about sea shanties, the similarities between theater and social media, and tips for companies to make an impact through social media and marketing. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI! Electrofoods, Unlimited- rad boosts, drives, fuzzes, and dirt from Philadelphia, PA! MALLORY’S ...
028 / Rachel Rosenkrantz on Mushroom Guitars and the Passerelle
February 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourHilary talks with luthier, musician, and professor, Rachel Rosenkrantz, (Atelier Rosenkrantz) about sustainability and wood politics, DJing as a luthierial gateway, and va-va-vooming your guitars. Plus tips for making change for independent luthiers and small shops. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Studio 121- recording, production, beats, and more in Providence, RI! Electrofoods, Unlimited- rad boosts, drive...
027 / Asha Tamirisa on Chronic Dabbling and the ARP 2500
February 11, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourHilary talks with Asha Tamirisa (multimedia artist and professor of music) about being an expert on your own experience, access through open source software, self-preservation, and coming full circle on piano. Plus, sexual harassment. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Studio 121- recording, production, beats, and more in Providence, RI! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! A...
026 / Barb Morrison (Producer) on Being a Music Doula
January 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourHilary talks with Barb Morrison about touring with the Ramones, music mentorship, mic recommendations, and why Debbie Harry doesn’t care. Plus, an application of the Music Gear Bechdel Test. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! BARB’S BIO Barb Morrison (they/them) is a non ...
025 / Emile Milgrim (Las Nubes / Sweat Records) on Embracing all the Weirdos
January 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourHilary talks with Emile Milgrim (Las Nubes / Sweat Records) about being in Iggy Pop’s band, musical chivalry, playing the trash can, and creating safer spaces in record stores. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! EMILE’S BIO Emile Blair Milgrim grew up in Miami, FL immersi...
024 / Sara Landeau (The Julie Ruin) on Gear Tips for Beginners and Pro Tools Tears
December 30, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourHilary talks with Sara Landeau (The Julie Ruin) about pedalboards as art, the gendering of technology, breaking things to learn, and etudes for dive-bombing. Plus, gear and class privilege. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI! SARA’S BIO Sara Landeau is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, educator, producer, composer, and artist based in NYC. In...
023 / Datachoir Sounds on Art Crushes and Gear Sleepovers
December 17, 2020 09:30 - 1 hourHilary talks with the duo Cathy Begien and Summer Mastous (who make sounds and pedal demos as Datachoir Sounds) about shoegaze as a pedal gateway drug, creating music for Miranda July’s Kajillionaire, their hot pedal collab with Old Blood Noise Endeavors, and why social media is the new van. Plus, objectification and change through three stories. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Studio 121- recording, product...