Talk Music Talk with boice
236 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsTalk Music Talk is a weekly interview podcast hosted by singer-songwriter/author, boice-Terrel Allen. It features long-form discussions with singers, songwriters, authors, producers and others who are connected to music of all genres. Talk Music Talk isn't only about people who make music or write about music, it also gives voice to the behind-the-scenes players. Tune in every week to discover people whose lives range from music therapy and meditation to teaching and performing. Talk Music Talk will inspire you!
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TMT 234: Martyn Ware
February 15, 2022 07:58 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBElectronica pioneer Martyn Ware extends his legacy with his latest project, Electronically Yours, a podcast featuring long form conversations with fellow artists of the genre including Thomas Dolby, Gary Numan, Róisín Murphy and Howard Jones. Martyn was a founding member of Human League and Heaven 17. He was a co-producer on Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby. He also co-produced Tina Turner’s comeback single “Let’s Stay Together” from 1984’s Private Dancer. Stream ...
TMT 233: Stephen Kijak
November 02, 2021 03:10 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBIn 1996 filmmaker Stephen Kijak released his debut narrative film, Never Met Picasso. 25 years later he returns to the genre with his homage to The Smiths, Shoplifters of the World. Set in Denver, Shoplifters follows a group of friends mourning the 1987 breakup of the British group, while another friend holds a local DJ hostage and forces him to play only The Smiths. In between the two movies, Kijak has crafted multiple music documentaries including 30th Century Man on Scott Walker and Stones ...
TMT 232: Maureen Mahon
August 05, 2021 06:18 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBBlack Diamond Queens, the second book from Maureen Mahon is an examination of African-American women in rock. The book is not only a fascinating study of their achievements, but also illustrates their wide influence in the genre. From Big Mama Thornton and her original version “Hound Dog” to girl group The Shirelles and of course, Tina Turner. Despite their contribution, these legends weren't always paid their dues, figuratively and/or financially. Black Diamond Queens is a beautiful celebratio...
TMT 231: Alec Hanley Bemis
June 11, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBIn 2001, The National’s self-titled debut was released on Brassland, a label co-founded by band members Aaron & Bryce Dessner and Alec Hanley Bemis. Two decades later, under Alec’s guidance, Brassland has consistently boasted an adventurous roster that has included Bartees Strange, Hannah Georgas, Fusilier, Las Palabras and Bryce Dessner/So Percussion’s Music for Wood and Strings. [This is episode features an exclusive ten-track Brassland playlist curated by Alec Hanley Bemis.] Visit Alec ...
TMT 230: BLKLN
June 04, 2021 18:15 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBProducer and guitarist BLKLN (pronounced Blacklion) says that he makes music like a visual artist. One listen to his avant-garde instrumentals and you'll swear you could lay your hands on them. His two EP’s on Cohrran Records (Speaking in snake tongue and Today I saw a slave become more powerful than the emperor of Rome) provide 13 neo post-punk reasons. [This episode features “Lafillequi” (Speaking in snake tongue) and “richard pryor” (Today I saw a slave become more powerful than the empero...
TMT 229: Leo Sidran
May 29, 2021 03:11 - 1 hour - 102 MBSinger/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Leo Sidran’s new studio album, The Art of Conversation, is a knowing wink to his interview podcast, The Third Story. In its 7th year, the podcast continues to celebrate the creative mind with long form conversations from the likes of Donald Fagen, Boz Scaggs, Butch Vig...and yours truly. The engaging interviewer helped me celebrate my 200th Talk Music Talk episode in 2019. The Art of Conversation is Leo’s follow-up to his Michael Franks’ tribute al...
TMT 228: Mike Ladd
April 26, 2021 06:08 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBWhatever setting you find hip-hop legend Mike Ladd rapping, he is resolutely himself. From the Paris- based rap artist’s solo albums or whether he's collaborating with jazz pianist Vijay Iyer on their multiple projects. Mike’s latest release continues his streak of restless creativity with TheDeadCanRap, a collaboration with street artist and producer Remi Rough. [This episode features “21st Century” from TheDeadCanRap’s self-titled album in its entirety.] Visit TheDeadCanRap on Bandcamp: ...
TMT 227: Soft Glas
March 17, 2021 09:18 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBSoft Glas, the solo project of singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jõao Gonzalez, returns to TMT on the eve of his new release, How Strange. How Strange is the Grammy-nominee’s third full-length album and it unites the spirit of college radio, Cuban-laced rhythms and jazz-tinged instrumentation. The influences arrive effortlessly considering Jõao grew up on 2000s indie/ emo rock and his father is celebrated Cuban jazz pianist, Gonzalo Rubalcaba. His father’s 2021 Grammy-nominated ‘Best Lat...
TMT 226: Sam Pearce
March 05, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBPast guest Sam Pearce returns to TMT on the eve of two new projects: Hold Me Rare Animal, the just-released EP and a full-length (Bay State) arriving later in the year. While the singer- songwriter’s Bay State album bears the marking of a complete artistic statement, the EP is a collection of meaningful moments. All Bandcamp proceeds from Hold Me Rare Animal will benefit The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. [This episode features “Honey” and “Beginners” from Hold Me Rare Animal i...
TMT 225: Rafael Cohen (Las Palabras, !!! and El Guapo)
March 01, 2021 09:41 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBThe name of songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Rafael Cohen’s latest project is Las Palabras. Las Palabras’ self-titled Brassland debut finds him singing in Spanish for the first time and was inspired by post-tropicália Brazilian pop music. Rafael was previously in the Dischord band El Guapo and is a core member of !!!, who are working on their ninth album. [This episode features “Condesa” and “Juan Pared” from Las Palabras (Brassland) in their entirety.] Visit Las Palabras online: https://br...
TMT 224: Richard Cytowic, M.D.
February 25, 2021 09:30 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBNeurologist Dr. Richard Cytowic is the author of multiple books on synesthesia. Synesthesia is a neurological condition where the stimulation of one of our senses leads to an automatic, involuntary triggering of one or more other senses. Musical artists such as Billy Joel, Kanye West and Stevie Wonder claim they can see colors when they hear music. Since the 70s, Dr. Cytowic has dedicated his career to what he calls a “young science” despite early criticism from his peers. Visit Dr. Richar...
TMT 223: Ben Rice
February 17, 2021 09:57 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBSinger-songwriter Ben Rice refers to his music as Big City Americana; a nod to both his New York roots and guitar-centered songs. His debut solo album, Future Pretend, details joy, loss and figuring out how to remain present in a fast-forward world. Ben is also a celebrated record producer and runs his own recording studio, Degraw Sound, located in Brooklyn. I first had the pleasure of working with Ben when he produced my debut album, How to Be An Adult. [This episode features “Everything Chan...
TMT 222: Chris Garneau
January 30, 2021 02:31 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBSinger-songwriter Chris Garneau’s new album, The Kind, charts his journey through the dirty work of healing from lifelong trauma and learning to experience actual joy. Chris’s fifth studio album is one revelation after another rooted in a ten-year estrangement from his father and his recent passing. The Kind is the first great album of 2021. [This episode features “Old Code” and “Telephone” in their entirety from The Kind.] Visit Chris Garneau online: https://www.chrisgarneau.com https://w...
TMT 221: James Tillman
January 22, 2021 08:31 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBEven a pandemic couldn’t stop singer-songwriter James Tillman, who returns for his second TMT conversation. In a under year he’s released his first studio album in four years (Modern Desires), a mixtape (VM2) and a single (“Arizona”). James just dropped After Hours, a live EP released post-Inauguration, which feels apropos for this D.C. native who continues to expand his unique take on alternative-soul. [This episode features “Ways” from Modern Desires in its entirety.”] Visit James Tillman...
TMT 220: Sonny Burnett
December 31, 2020 07:49 - 1 hour - 60 MBSonny Burnett is the electronic solo project of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Sam Ford and was born in the wake of his prior group, Goodbye Heart. The Seattle-based musician just released his debut album, Death of an Empath, which features the single “Golden.” Sam also directed and shot the new “Golden” music video on an iPhone. [This episode features “Golden” from Death of an Empath in its entirety.”] Visit Sonny Burnett online: https://sonnyburnett.bandcamp.com/album/death-of-an-em...
TMT 120: Sonny Burnett
December 31, 2020 07:49 - 1 hour - 60 MBSonny Burnett is the electronic solo project of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Sam Ford and was born in the wake of his prior group, Goodbye Heart. The Seattle-based musician just released his debut album, Death of an Empath, which features the single “Golden.” Sam also directed and shot the new “Golden” music video on an iPhone. [This episode features “Golden” from Death of an Empath in its entirety.”] Visit Sonny Burnett online: https://sonnyburnett.bandcamp.com/album/death-of-an-em...
TMT 219: TWYN
December 09, 2020 07:59 - 37 minutes - 35 MBTen years on and the Miami-based duo, TWYN, continue to evolve their sound. Comprised of Aaron Glueckauf (drums/vocals) and Jason Matthews (keys/synths), their music effortlessly careens through hip-hop, modern jazz, alternative and electronic elements coalescing into their singular style on both instrumental and vocal tracks. TWYN’s debut EP, Eudaemonia (la réserve), comes out on December 11. [This episode features “Good Demon” from Eudaemonia in its entirety.] Visit TWYN online: https://...
TMT 218: Taro Gold (Tina Turner co-author)
December 01, 2020 06:46 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBHappiness Becomes You is the book Tina Turner has been wanting to write for decades. A book about her 50 year Buddhist practice, specifically Nichiren Buddhism. Her dream is finally a reality and was made possible with one of its co-authors, Taro Gold (along with Regula Curti). However, Happiness Becomes You isn’t just for Buddhists; it’s for anyone who’d like to have more joy in their life. It’s also a wonderful insight into the spiritual life of the Queen of Rock and how her practice has imp...
TMT 217: Gian Stone
July 28, 2020 04:44 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBProducer Gian Stone is having a moment. A moment that is the result of years of putting in hard work. In May, he topped Billboard’s Hot 100 Producers Chart as the sole producer of Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s quarantine #1: “Stuck with You.” Gian is also a musician, engineer and songwriter with co-writing duties on Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You” and Jonas Brothers’ “Like It’s Christmas.” Additionally, he vocal produced Madonna (Madame X’s “Crazy” and “I Rise”) and Dua Lipa (“Physical”). Yo...
TMT 216: Mobley
July 21, 2020 07:13 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBSinger, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mobley had a new EP, Young and Dying in the Occident Supreme, all prepped for release until the pandemic hit. His tour-in-progress was also shelved. The EP is forthcoming with the lead single/video from it “Nobody’s Favourite” out now. As for touring, that's up in the air, but the Austin-based performer has been making the most of his time. A Home Unfamiliar, a 25-minute visual album he curated, pairs 15 musicians and 15 filmmakers and includes mus...
TMT 215: Richardine Bartee
July 15, 2020 07:35 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBQueens native Richardine Bartee is always ahead of the curve when it comes to music. As the CEO (and journalist) of Grungecake, an online music blog, she relishes the championing of up and coming artists, particularly from the Afrobeats genre. That's her thing: recognizing tomorrow’s talents today. In addition to being a tastemaker, Richardine also provides A&R and publicity/content management for celebrities. [This episode features a five-song playlist hand-picked by Richardine with music fr...
TMT 214: Corbin Reiff
July 10, 2020 03:02 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBFor over three decades, the voice of Chris Cornell has deeply affected millions of fans including author and journalist Corbin Reiff. Corbin’s new book, Total F*cking Godhead: The Biography of Chris Cornell, is a respectful tribute to the legacy of the Soundgarden and Audioslave lead singer. Corbin deftly balances Cornell’s life and music without ever resorting to a salacious portrait. [Total F*cking Godhead: The Biography of Chris Cornell will be released on July 28 from Post Hill Press.] V...
TMT 213: Jessica Lynn
June 29, 2020 03:38 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWhen you listen to a Jessica Lynn song you can hear the passion in her voice. The same passion (and hard work) that has propelled the independent country artist through four years of international touring, multiple public television specials and Billboard takeovers. The Brooklyn- born songwriter and multi-instrumentalist’s new video for the ballad “Run To” was recently added to CMT.com and has yielded over 75,000 views in a month. [This episode features “Run To” in its entirety.] Visit Jes...
TMT 212: Kris Davis
June 22, 2020 07:26 - 47 minutes - 44 MBThe music of jazz pianist Kris Davis explores the exciting connection between improvisation and composition. 2019’s Diatom Ribbons (Pyroclastic) appeared on multiple year-end round- ups including the top spot from NPR’s jazz critics and on the NY Times’ jazz albums list. In addition to Kris’s daring playing, Diatom Ribbons features a wealth of talents including Terri Lyne Carrington Marc Ribot and Esperanza Spalding. [This episode features “Rhizomes ft. Nels Cline” from Diatom Ribbons in its...
TMT 211: Allan Rayman
June 16, 2020 04:24 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBThe music of Allan Rayman is a dizzying array of genres including hip-hop, rock, r&b and grunge. The Toronto-based singer/songwriter continues on this path of exploration with his fourth full-length album, CHRISTIAN, which includes production by Alex da Kid. The title is named for Christian Slater who starred in Pump Up the Volume, a film that has inspired Allan. [This episode features “Madhouse” from CHRISTIAN in its entirety.] Visit Allan Rayman online: https://m.youtube.com/allanrayman ...
TMT 210: Fusilier
June 05, 2020 07:56 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBIn turbulent times we need audacious artists like Fusilier. His just released EP, Upstream (Brassland), features the title track about isolation plus a sinister take on Martha and the Vandellas’ “Dancing in the Street” that finds the classic twisted into a protest anthem. The Brooklyn-based vocalist and multi-instrumentalist has also released self-directed videos for both songs. [This episode features the full-version of “Upstream” in its entirety.] Visit Fusilier online: https://www.insta...
TMT 209: Beau Borek (Again)
May 25, 2020 04:30 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBIn his second TMT interview, singer-songwriter Beau Borek returns with his new album, Realistic Weather, a collection inspired by the aspects of home—both the physical and the emotional. It's been three years since his debut Different Generations was released and in that time he's lived in four different states including his current residence in Durham, North Carolina. [This episode features “Puppy,” “Prograde” and “Santa Fe” from Realistic Weather in their entirety.] Visit Beau Borek online...
TMT 208: Kendal Conrad
May 19, 2020 04:18 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBSinger-Songwriter Kendal Conrad loves the storytelling you find in a contemporary country song. The Pennsylvania-native is an excellent student of the genre because one listen to her recent singles and you recognize all the integral elements. Instantly hummable? Check! Lyrics that mean something? Check! And a soaring voice? Triple check! If she keeps this up, any day now Kendal will be the one who's studied. [This episode features the singles “Leader of the Pack” and “Come to Your Senses” in ...
TMT 207: Aviv Goldgeier (Valipala)
April 01, 2020 08:03 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBBrooklyn-based songwriter/keyboardist Aviv Goldgeier is the driving force behind the group Valipala, whose sound he refers to as “prog-soul”. Their latest EP, bubble, spends its six songs defining that term and blowing up just about every other genre mash-up into an original creation that results in one of the freshest collections you'll hear this year. [This episode features the bubble EP in its entirety.] Acclaimed singer/songwriter Aviv Goldgeier is a mentor and friend of Aviv’s. I previ...
TMT 206: Bartees Strange
March 14, 2020 03:44 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBThe best cover songs are both an homage and a compass directed to fresh territory. Say Goodbye to Pretty Boy (Brassland) is the solo debut from Bartees Strange and it features his interpretations of songs by the National. Like the (true) fan he is, Strange spans the catalog of the beloved band with deep cuts and well-known favorites. [This episode features “About Today” from Say Goodbye to Pretty Boy in its entirety.] Visit Bartees Strange online: https://www.instagram.com/bartees_strange...
TMT 205: Walter Martin
March 13, 2020 22:45 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBSinger/Songwriter Walter Martin continues his tradition of making great music. He was a co-founder of both Jonathan Fire*Eater and the Walkmen and just released a solo album, The World at Night. Night is dedicated to fellow Jonathan Fire*Eater member, Stewart Lupton, who died two years ago at the age of 43. [This episode features “Little Summer Fly” from The World at Night in its entirety.] Visit Walter Martin online: https://www.waltermartinmusic.com/band https://www.instagram.com/walte...
TMT 204: Galcher Lustwerk
February 28, 2020 22:03 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBProducer Galcher Lustwerk returns with his third full-length release, Information (Ghostly International), that finds him expanding his unique take on Deep House that functions in your living room or the club. The Brooklyn-based DJ and rapper continues to explore the darker side of the genre with a complete immersion into beats, hooks and despair. [This episode includes “Bit” from Information in its entirety.] Visit Galcher Lustwerk online: https://galcherlustwerk.bandcamp.com/album/inf...
TMT 203: Pravin Thompson
February 07, 2020 07:28 - 55 minutes - 51 MBA Thoughtful Collapse, the new album from guitarist/bandleader Pravin Thompson, is a whirlwind collide of genres and time signatures. A signature blend of jazz, metal, rock and…????? The Brooklyn-based artist’s full-length debut bristles with his well-honed chops and the perfect musicians to execute his composition skills. [This episode features “Devil at Your Heels” from A Thoughtful Collapse in its entirety.] Visit Pravin Thompson online: https://www.instagram.com/pravinthompson A Tho...
TMT 202: Clara Joy
January 31, 2020 22:18 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBWhether you call it an EP or an album, singer-songwriter Clara Joy’s Far From Here is overflowing with hooks. Far From Here is self-performed and produced and independently released. The New York-based artist was inspired by the DIY culture of the city along with the Bandcamp ethos that anyone can distribute their own music. [This episode features “Drop Out” from Far From Here in its entirety.] Visit Clara Joy online: https://www.instagram.com/clrajoy https://clarajoy.bandcamp.com boic...
TMT 201: Nick Pope (Again)
January 14, 2020 20:36 - 1 hour - 56 MBIt hardly seems fair to have to wait more than two years between a Nick Pope release. But here we are…and the wait was well worth it. The singer-songwriter is not only back with a new album, Wowed Me Out, he's returning to Talk Music Talk for his second visit. Overflowing with melodies, Wowed Me Out was partly inspired by childhood nostalgia and features interludes from Nick’s family home videos from the 90s. [This episode features “Turned Ten” and “Holyoke” from Wowed Me Out in their entiret...
TMT 200: Leo Sidran Interviews boice-Terrel Allen
December 18, 2019 20:46 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBOn this very special episode of Talk Music Talk, the interviewer gets interviewed for his 200th podcast!!! boice hands over the reins to fellow podcaster and musician Leo Sidran. Leo is the host of The Third Story podcast which features longform conversations with “creative people of all types.” Leo pulls out both the personal and the professional from boice in this 80-minute conversation. boice has never talked so much! They discuss creativity, spirituality, Buddhism, depression, perseveran...
TMT 199: A Few of My Favorite Shows featuring Mel D. Cole, Half Waif and Rue Snider
December 18, 2019 19:12 - 2 hours - 157 MBOn this prelude to a very special 200th episode, boice collects three of his favorite past episodes with music photographer Mel D. Cole and musicians Half Waif and Rue Snider. Episode 026: To label Mel D. Cole a music photographer seems too thin a description. Yes, he was dubbed as one of Complex magazine's 50 Greatest Music Photographers. Yes, he's the "house photographer" of The Roots crew and Questlove hailed him as his favorite contemporary photographer. And of course, his exquisite bl...
TMT 198: glen E. friedman
December 01, 2019 06:47 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThere’s no such thing as too much glen E. friedman. The legendary photographer released three books in 2019. Expanded reissues of two classics: Keep Your Eyes Open featuring the Fugazi photographs and DogTown: The Legend of the Z-Boys (with C.R. Stecyk III) about the West Los Angeles skateboard scene from 1975-1985. Both titles are available from Akashic Books. The third, Together Forever (Rizzoli Books), features photos of Beastie Boys and Run-DMC. glen also shot the iconic album covers of...
TMT 197: Benny Benack III
November 14, 2019 04:53 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBWhen Benny Benack III decided to pursue both singing and playing the trumpet, it meant jazz fans got the best of both worlds. Equally exciting at both, Benny hails from a musical Pittsburgh family. He's currently based in Harlem and is prepping the release of his sophomore album, A Lot of Livin’ to Do, coming January 2020. Livin’ is a mix of standards and Benny- originals that gets a seal of approval from Isaac Mizrahi, who scribed the CD liner notes. [This episode features “Later On” in its...
TMT 196: 0 (Zero) Stars
October 26, 2019 05:44 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWith all due respect, Mikey Buishas’ solo project, 0 Stars, feels ill-named. That's actually a zero! The Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist has released one of the best of albums of 2019 with Blowing on a Marshmallow in Perpetuity. While its not-quite, half-hour playtime may feel slight, it more than makes up for the length with Mikey’s fluid combination of endless melodies and complex musicality supporting his gently-bruised vocals. [This episode features “Round 2” from B...
TMT 195: Michael Mwenso
September 30, 2019 08:02 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBEmergence (The Process of Coming Into Being), the debut album from Mwenso and the Shakes is a live set, which makes sense considering the Harlem-based group has earned its reputation as a powerhouse stage act. Led by the London-raised, Sierra Leonean Michael Mwenso, the Shakes' Emergence is a collection of well-chosen covers and original tracks that serve as the souvenir to one of their thrilling shows you can’t stop raving about or the sneak peek to whet the appetites of the uninitiated. [T...
TMT 194: Reese Higgins (Gentle Reminder Records)
September 22, 2019 08:34 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBListening the music of Brooklyn indie label, Gentle Reminder, is like tuning into the best college radio station. This might not be a coincidence since label head Reese Higgins first cut his teeth in great music curation at his alma mater’s radio station, WMUC (University of Maryland, College Park). Originally from the D.C./Maryland area, Reese’s label has been responsible for releasing the work of two past Talk Music Talk guests, James Tillman and Will Moloney. [This episode features a 7-son...
TMT 193: Antonio Sanchez
September 05, 2019 03:43 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBDrummer and jazz artist Antonio Sanchez has a long and storied CV that just keeps getting more and more impressive. From graduating Magna Cum Laude at the Berklee College of Music to being a longtime member of the Pat Metheny Group to his Golden Globe-nominated score for Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman film. The five-time Grammy winner is equally astounding as a bandleader; his most recent release is this year’s Lines in the Sand, which features his band Migration and is the Mexican-Amer...
TMT 192: YATTA
August 30, 2019 05:32 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBThere's something about YATTA that can neither be defined or contained, but is wholly familiar. It's somewhat akin to that feeling you experience when a dear friend crosses your mind and shortly thereafter they text you. In this way, the Brooklyn-based artist’s music, voice and poetry can be a comfort, yet like nothing you've ever heard. YATTA’s 2016 debut, Spirit Said Yes!, was merely a warm-up for this year's stunning WAHALA (PTP), an exploration of their many journeys that include being bl...
TMT 191: Rasha Jay
August 21, 2019 01:01 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBSinger-Songwriter Rasha Jay instinctively knew that the path to her passion meant, as she says, writing her own story. Even if that meant shifting her focus from a career in theater or songwriting for other artists. Rasha’s intuition has led to her hard-won and exciting second EP, High Dive. Her sound is an eclectic palette of soul, rock and alternative music with that powerhouse voice always at the center of your attention. [This episode features High Dive’s title track in its entirety.] ...
TMT 190: Public Speaking (Jason Anthony Harris)
August 18, 2019 16:08 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIt's the return of Public Speaking; the electronic solo project of Jason Anthony Harris. With his third appearance on TMT, Jason’s new album, Six Golden Tumors (Floordoor Records), is the brilliant reason for the occasion. The Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter and sound artist’s latest release is the outcome of his deep research into Old Testament violence and horror movies. [This episode features “A Fox with No Eyes and a Hole for a Mouth” from Six Golden Tumors in its entirety.] Six Golde...
TMT 189: Sir Ari Gold (GoldNation)
August 12, 2019 09:52 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBThere are many reasons to admire Sir Ari Gold, besides the fact that he was knighted by a drag queen: He's been an openly gay pop singer from the top of his career for nearly two decades. Anything with his name on it, from music videos to performances, is a thrilling mix of provocation and heart. And over the past 6+ years, Ari’s been fighting cancer with a determination most people will never possess. GoldNation-Remix to Freedom, Ari’s most recent album, is his celebration of life through da...
TMT 188: Chris Schwartz
August 01, 2019 20:30 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBIn the ‘90s you couldn't escape the sounds of Ruffhouse Records. Their roster included the classic hip-hop of Cypress Hill, Kris Kross, Kool Keith, Fugees and Lauryn Hill. In 1989, the label was founded by Chris Schwartz and his partner, Joe Nicolo. Chris’s new memoir, Ruffhouse: From the Streets of Philly to the Top of the ‘90s Hip-Hop Charts, not only chronicles his perspective on the music business but also his oftentimes, tumultuous personal life. Throughout its pages, Ruffhouse is a pr...
TMT 187: Theo Bleckmann
July 18, 2019 04:30 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBThere's a fluidity in the voice of Theo Bleckmann that allows him to swing between various musical genres without forsaking his uniqueness in his original compositions or on interpretations. Theo’s talent shines whether he's subverting jazz on his 2017 Elegy release, creating new color's with Kate Bush’s music on his Hello Earth covers album or experimenting with Joseph Branciforte on their duo project, LP1. Visit Theo Bleckmann online: http://theobleckmann.com/ https://www.instagram.com...
TMT 186: Color Collage
July 08, 2019 01:27 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWhen you listen to the first Color Collage album, Pieced Together, it sounds so good you can’t help but think, This can’t get any better! Initially the solo project of Shane Conerty, the Brooklyn- based singer/songwriter decided to turn Color Collage into a full-band and proved that the debut was merely a warm-up. The first evidence is the new single (and cool video!) “Eye on You”. [This episode features an exclusive TMT four-song acoustic set with Shane on vocals/guitar and backing vocals by ...