Word On the Street
187 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsDiscovering and celebrating the culture of the Seattle music scene
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WOTS Version 72 with Wonder
April 07, 2016 08:00Today on the podcast we have Wonder! It was great getting to know Wonder (again). We had a candid conversation about her new recordings, exercise, riding bikes, anxiety, having the heart of a champion, and why it's so important to back up your computers. I hope you enjoy talking with Wonder as much as I did! Featured music: "Starting Line" by Wonder (recorded in the closet studio) "Angel" by Wonder (recorded in the closet studio) You can find the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Stitcher Radio f...
WOTS Version 71 with Chris Weber
March 31, 2016 15:30Lets talk to Chris Weber today on the podcast! It was great getting to know Chris, we talked about all about Rock Lottery, what it is, how it started, basically all the in's and outs. We also talked about his involvement in with One Reel, City of Music Career Day, and we got some back story about Chris. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did! Featured Music: "Down and Out in Barcelona" by Somos Marquis Homos from Seattle Rock Lottery 02 - April 29, 2006 "Policeman Please Pull ...
WOTS Version 70 with Mind Vice
March 24, 2016 15:21Alright we got Mind Vice on the podcast today. We talk to Walter O'Toole, Michael Knapp, Ian Sides, and Miles Hubbard. We learn how they formed the band, how they use a tascam 4 track and a VCR to record, making hand painted album covers, we go around the horn and learn a little back story on each of them, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Featured Music: "Bluesmotorwolf" by Mind Vice off Humanimality EP "Wild Ride" by Mind Vice off Set This Thing In M...
WOTS Version 69 - WOTS Radio #11
March 22, 2016 08:00“Fallin” by Scarlet Parke https://soundcloud.com/scarletparke/fallin “White Wizard” by Year of the Cobra https://yearofthecobra.bandcamp.com/ “Damelo” by Bardot https://bardotband.bandcamp.com/ “The Valley” by General Mojo's https://generalmojomusic.bandcamp.com/ “Surrender” by The Flavr Blue https://theflavrblue.bandcamp.com/album/bright-vices “Angeline” by Novatone “Let It Get Bad” by Great Grandpa https://greatgrandpa.bandcamp.com/ “Don't Go Falling In Love” by DJ Veaux ft Vin H...
WOTS Version 68 with Wooky
March 17, 2016 08:00Today we talk to Malcolm Roberts, Christopher Bonny, Benjamin Parker Johnson, and Charley Wheeler of Wooky. We talked about how the band formed, how they came into their sound, and how they found a community of local musicians and bands that support their band and each other. We also went around the horn and learned about how music came into the life of each member. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Featured music: "Lovers" by Wooky off Wooky E.P. "Something To Be Said...
WOTS Version 67 with Purr Gato #2
March 10, 2016 09:00Today we welcome back Tyler and Katrina Kope of Purr Gato! This is our first returning guests. I was nervous how it would go, it ended up being amazing! We dove into the new Purr Gato record Our Electric Universe, we listened to three songs off the record, we talked about the recording process, including mixing and mastering, we talk about the what they learned about recording and what they will do next time. We also talked about Katrina's other projects, and we spent some time on the cultu...
WOTS Version 66 with Ryan Muller
March 03, 2016 09:00Today on the podcast we talk to Ryan Muller. Ryan told us all about creating AMDEF, Chance Fashion, and a new project called Art on the Rocks, under the umbrella of Active Entertainment. We also got to know Ryan, why he doesn't have a car, why he lives downtown, how he discovered his ability to connect people and produce events, and so much more! I hope you enjoy getting to know Ryan as much as I did. Featured songs "I.Am.Def." (Dj Martini feat. Billy tha Fridge and Phil Pilon) "Black & M...
WOTS Version 65 with Æon Corvidae
February 25, 2016 09:00Today on the podcast we have Æon Corvidae of Wandering King. We get to know Æon, we learn how she became the lead singer of Wandering King, the importance of pets in her life, where she grew up, how to get personal with your fans on social networks, recording the next Wandering King EP, and more! I hope you enjoy talking with Æon as much as I did. Featured music: "Ruination" by Wandering King off There's Only One - EP "Fuego" by Wandering King off There's Only One - EP You can find the po...
WOTS Version 64 with Casey Brookbush
February 18, 2016 09:00Today on the podcast we talk to artist and musician Casey Brookbush. We get to learn about his artistic process, the importance of music in that process, where he is from, being a sign maker and graphic artist, playing in the bands The Oswald Effect, Custom Hustler and Blackout Media, transitioning into visual art becoming the primary source of artistic expression. I hope you enjoy getting to know Casey as much as I did. Featured songs: "The Nothing" by The Oswald Effect off Love & Sabot...
WOTS Version 63 with Jake Uitti
February 11, 2016 17:26Today on the podcast we get to know Jake Uitti. We talk to Jake about savoring the moment, the Monarch Review, how it got started and where it's going, enjoying the presence of our friends, The Great UM, The Glass Notes and so much more! Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Featured music "Uptown" by The Great UM off Never Been There "Love gets nothing done" by The Glass Notes off As The Building Crumbles You can find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and Spreaker
WOTS Version 62 with RL Heyer
February 04, 2016 09:00Today on the podcast we talk to RL and Simon Heyer. RL joined us and brought his son so we get to know what it's like to be a musician and a parent. We also get to know about RL's bands Cracker Factory and Your Sweet Action. We talk about the new years eve show at the Hard Rock Cafe with Bucket of Honey and McTuff, promoting shows including the John Lennon tribute/benefit show at the Columbia City Theater, and we got in depth about the culture of the scene. I hope you enjoy this conversatio...
WOTS Version 61 with SwampheavY
January 28, 2016 14:17Today on the podcast we talk to SwampheavY. Elvis, Cody, Benny, and Blake tell us about their band SwampheavY, how it formed, how they write songs, their choices on stage presence, where to access more of the heavier side of the Seattle music scene, and some of their favorite bands in it. We also go around the horn and get to know where each of them found music! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Featured songs: "Throat Cherry" by SwampheavY off I "Surfing on Mermaids Bloo...
WOTS Version 60 with CJ Kinton and Steve Fisher
January 21, 2016 09:00Today on the podcast we get to talk to CJ Kinton and Steve Fisher. CJ is an author and is in the process of writing a book, she put together a sound track for the book that features many local Seattle artists one of which is Steve Fisher. We get to know about CJ's book, what it's about, how she came up with the idea for the story and for the sound track and how she collected the music for it. Steve is a local musician we learn about the projects he as been involved in, working through self ...
The Seattle Music Scene Documentary 2 (feat. The Braxmatics) by WOTS
January 16, 2016 01:14On October 3rd 2015 Word On the Street set out to discover and celebrate the culture of the Seattle music scene. This was the date The Braxmatics opened for Breaks and Swells and the Youngblood Brass Band at Neumos. Featured Music: The Braxmatics - https://www.facebook.com/The-Braxmatics-65689552293/?fref=ts Breaks and Swells - http://breaksandswells.com/ Youngblood Brass Band - http://www.youngbloodbrassband.com/ Presented by: Word On the Street - http://wotspodcast.com/ The Seattle M...
WOTS Version 59 with Patrick Nehoda
January 14, 2016 09:00Today on the Podcast we have Patrick Nehoda. We get to know Patrick and learn about his music, what brought him to Seattle, the struggle of transitioning to a music focused lifestyle, recording an album, working with producer Ryan Leyva, learning about mastering for vinyl and so much more. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Patrick as much as I did. Featured songs: "Just Another Season" by Patrick Nehoda off Don't Forget the Hat "Anymore" by Patrick Nehoda off Don't Forget the Hat You ...
WOTS Version 58 with Kimo Muraki
January 07, 2016 09:00Today on the podcast we have one of my favorite local musicians Kimo Muraki. We get in depth with Kimo about becoming the booker at the High Dive in Fremont and his goals surrounding that, what he has learned so far and also give some advice to local bands looking to get shows. We also talk about a bunch of the projects Kimo has been involved with including Surrealized, Tiny Messengers, and Marmalade, we also talk about what it takes to be a studio musician, and more. I hope you enjoy gett...
WOTS Version 57 with C-Leb
December 31, 2015 09:00Happy New Year! Today on the podcast we have my friend Caleb Arnold aka C-Leb of C-Leb & The Kettle Black. We talked about picking a band name, understanding back end publishing and placements of songs, we worked through his old bands AlterRego, and C-Leb & A-Bro, finding your voice, how to make being an artist sustainable, and so much more! It was great catching up with Caleb and getting to know him better. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Featured songs: "Flat Black Ca...
WOTS Version 56 with Ed Hartman
December 24, 2015 09:00Today we get to learn all about music licensing... ok not all about but we get a good start with the help of Ed Hartman. Ed is a musician, owner of the Drum Exchange in Wallingford and an educator in the world of music licensing. Ed breaks down the steps you should consider when looking to get your music licensed. We also get some of Ed's background in music. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Featured muisc: "Ode to Joy" by Ed Hartman/Beethoven "Sugar Plum Fairies" by ...
WOTS Version 55 with Darci Carlson
December 17, 2015 09:00Today on the podcast we get to know Darci Carlson. We talked about UFO's, being labeled "Outlaw Country", living in an RV, sustaining an artistic career, the changing landscape of Seattle, going on tour, and so much more. I hope you enjoy getting to know Darci as much as I did! Featured Music: "Release Me" by Darci Carlson off Release Me EP "Silver Spoon" by Darci Carlson off Release Me EP You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker.
WOTS Version 54 with Dave Larson
December 10, 2015 09:00Today on the podcast we are talking to Dave Larson. I had a great time getting to know Dave and talking about the North West Punk and Hardcore scene, his podcast "I've Known You Too Long"on his podcast network Nobody's Nose, he helped me define and understand being straight edge, why he started a record label Excursion Records, sharing stories about the band Botch, and so much more. Featured songs: "Souvenir" by Screwjack "Scenekill" by Hit! off Shermer, Illinois You can also find the podc...
WOTS Version 53 with theZim & Arock
December 03, 2015 09:00We made it a year, 53 versions of the podcasts! This is just a short celebration of making it a year without missing a week. Arock and I do what we do best, be goofballs. We kept it short and talk about some things that went down in the last year and looking forward to what to come. Hope you enjoy thanks for listening. You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker.
WOTS Version 52 - WOTS Radio #10
November 26, 2015 15:42“Bittersweet” by The Flavr Blue off Love Notes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bittersweet/id1055269207?i=1055269336 “Wake Me Up” by Publish the Quest off A Thousand Kinds of Gold https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wake-me-up/id870827264?i=870827286 “Right Movement (Original mix)” by KJ Sawka, Miss Krystle off Right Movement https://soundcloud.com/impossible-records “Moonlight Solitude” by Smoke & Honey off EP https://www.facebook.com/Smoke-and-Honey-Music-156368754387850/?fref=ts “Nerve...
WOTS Version 51 - theZim's Tour Journal
November 19, 2015 14:39On November 6th I went on my first tour. Seattle to San Francisco. This is my journal of the process and journey. I play some songs and talk about what I learned, what made me anxious, what I hope to do next time, and more. The tour journal is also a video if you would like to watch this you can find it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/moNU4bmNZ9o You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker.
WOTS Version 50 - WOTS Radio #9
November 12, 2015 09:00theZim is on tour!!! Check out some stories and songs… Version 50 of the podcast WOTS Radio #9! “Hed” by Hammerbox off Numb https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/numb/id304262747 “For The Heads” by Leezy Soprano off Supreme Being https://soundcloud.com/1kingleez “Seer” by Motopony off Motopony http://www.motoponymusic.com/store/motopony “Eternal September (ft. Collette Warren)” by Quadrant, Kid Hops & Iris off “206” LP https://commercialsuiciderecords.bandcamp.com/album/206-lp “A Call to Arm...
WOTS Version 49 with Spit In The Well
November 05, 2015 09:00Today on the podcast we get to know Spit In The Well. It was great talking to Iris Chamberlain, Erik Cargill, Frank Arriola, Tony Rodriguez and learning about what it's like being a new band, expectations of the local venues, how they write songs, their chemistry as a band, what it means to tour, and so much more! Featured Songs: "A Cage of Swords" by Spit In The Well off Zero "Zero, The Fool" by Spit In The Well off Zero You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker
WOTS Version 48 with Ryan Leyva
October 29, 2015 08:00Today on the podcast we talk to Ryan "Nails" Leyva! Super rad talking to Ryan about his music journey. We talked about how he got into engineering, using the Red Room and Orbit audio, advancements in digital recording, playing with Blake Lewis, having Duff McKagan manage the Chasers (or not...), and more! Hope you enjoy chatting with Ryan as much as I did! Featured songs "Never Die" by Katie Schoepflin "What Are You Good At" by The Chasers You can find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and ...
WOTS Version 47 with Kasson Crooker
October 22, 2015 15:39Today on the podcast we have electronic producer and musician Kasson Crooker! It was great getting to know Kasson and learning all about his bands, why he came to Seattle, quitting his job, booking shows, making video games, impressions of Decibel Festival and more!!! Featured Music: "Impulse" by Symbion Project off Semiotic "Giguebyte" by Rococo off ep élégant "Nepoleon" by Symbion Project featuring Melissa R Kaplan You can find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher...
WOTS Version 46 - WOTS Radio #8 featuring #41for2015 Fest.
October 14, 2015 08:00This time on WOTS Radio we have Matt Ashworth telling us about a bunch of the bands that will be apart of the #41for2015 Fest put on by Nada Mucho. With a couple bonus songs! We published this one a day early so we could stay ahead of the first day of the fest by at least a few hours... Enjoy! “Daggers” by Detective Agency off Daggers EP “Lightbulb” by Detective Agency https://detectiveagency.bandcamp.com “Secrets” by Lilac off Dream Journal https://lilacsounds.bandcamp.com “Just Kids” by ...
WOTS Version 45 with Beatrix Sky
October 08, 2015 08:00This week on the podcast we have Beatrix Sky! It was awesome getting to know Beatirx. We talked about how she picked her stage name, interning with K Records, recording and publishing her album Fever Dreams, her plans to find a label and so much more! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. You can also find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker. Featured songs on today's podcast: "Day Dreamer" by Beatrix Sky off Fever Dreams "FTW" by Beatrix Sky off Fever Dreams
WOTS Version 44 with Crazy Eyes
October 01, 2015 08:00On this version of the podcast we talk with Kellen and Matt of Crazy Eyes. It was great getting to know Kellen and Matt! We talked about the origin of the band, recording the album, music as a metaphor for life, goals for the band and more! Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. You can find the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker. Featured songs: "WWIII Songs in Hiii-Fiii" by Crazy Eyes off Ring Ring Jingalong and Dark Heart Singalong "Blood" by Crazy Eyes off Ring Ring J...
WOTS Version 43 - WOTS Radio #7
September 24, 2015 06:26“Ten Steps” by Elk and Boar off Something Out Of Nothing https://elkandboar.bandcamp.com “Worship Games” by Hell Mary off Worship Games https://hellmarymusic.bandcamp.com “Radio” by The Degrees off The Degrees https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-degrees/id210624666 “Unable” by Jazmarae Beebe http://www.jazmaraebeebe.com/jazmarae-beebe “What You Thought” by Heather Duby and Elemental off Heather Duby and Elemental https://megamart.subpop.com/releases/heather_duby/heather_duby_and_elemen...
WOTS Version 42 The Seattle Music Scene Documentary 1 Director Commentary
September 17, 2015 08:00This is the director commentary for the The Seattle Music Scene Documentary 1 (feat. ESA) by WOTS https://youtu.be/N_N8vB05ylI On August 7th 2015 Word On the Street set out to discover and celebrate the culture of the Seattle music scene. This was the date of the Ever So Android CD release party at the Crocodile Cafe. Featured Music: Ever So Android - http://eversoandroid.com/ Ten Miles Wide - http://tothemothership.com/ The Mama Rags - http://themamarags.com/ The Hollers - https://www.fa...
WOTS Version 41 with WES SP8
September 10, 2015 14:00We got a long one for you today. Wes Speight and I had a great talk. We really dug into what it means to be an artist. We got to know why he came to Seattle, his joy of cinema, how he was able to access the local music scene and more. Featured songs on today's podcast: "On the Run" off Lie & Wish "Navajo Way" off Transmigration The podcast can also be found on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spreaker.
The Seattle Music Scene Documentary 1 (feat. ESA) by WOTS
September 08, 2015 05:54On August 7th 2015 Word On the Street set out to discover and celebrate the culture of the Seattle music scene. This was the date of the Ever So Android CD release party at the Crocodile Cafe.
WOTS Version 40 - WOTS Radio #6
September 03, 2015 08:00Another WOTS Radio for your listening pleasure! Enjoy! “Where Is My Mind” by David Chen Feat. Annie Jantzer off Cello Put in Pop - EP https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/where-is-my-mind/id1021985342?i=1021985601 “Learn To Crawl” by Ever So Android off Disconnect https://eversoandroid.bandcamp.com/ “Canon2: The Ink Ran Through” by Erik Blood off Canons, Vol. 1 https://erikblood.bandcamp.com/ “City of Madness” by Kate Lynne Logan off Kate Lynne Logan: The Collection https://katelynnelogan....
WOTS Version 39 with Adam Way
August 28, 2015 03:02Today we talk with Adam Way, organizer of the Summit Block Party. We get to learn all about what it was like putting together the block party, his involvement with the Vera Project, what got him interested in music and more! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Featured music on today's podcast: "Bound 2 Glory" by Iji off Whatever Will Happen "Sequins" by Vats off Excessive Days Subscribe the the podcast on iTunes or Sticher! Leave us a rating and a review or comment! Thank...
WOTS Version 38 with Seattle Music News
August 20, 2015 08:00Today we talked to Sunny Martini and Alex Crick from Seattle Music News. We got to get their impression of the music scene in Seattle local and not local, the goals of Seattle Music News, what it means to be a music photographer, how to get a "photo pass" and so much more! http://seattlemusicnews.com/ Featured songs on today's podcast: "Fever" by Thunderpussy off Demos 2014 "Moment" by Ever So Android off Disconnect Take the #localmusicchallenge