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Here it is. We talk about music we love, seeing Porcupine Tree live, and give thanks to all our previous guests. All previous episodes are still online and will be for the forseeable future.  Thank you. Be excellent to each other.

Huge edition of BPM Pod, packed with the music we've loved recently. Plus, Chris tests his rock knowledge in this edition of Fact or Fiction, and the poetic Leonard Cohen-esque singer-songwriter Phileas swings by for a chat.   Music used in this episode Falling In Reverse - "Voices In My Head" - YouTube Wild Rivers - Weatherman (Official Video) - YouTube Marteria - Kids (2 Finger an den Kopf) [Offizielles Video] - YouTube Strand of Oaks - Galacticana (Official Visualization) - YouTube The Cinematic Orchestra - 'To Build A Home' - YouTube The Cinematic Orchestra - All Things To All Men (feat. Roots Manuva) - YouTube Phileas - Doobie (What a feeling) - YouTube Phileas - Breathe (A most beautiful present) - YouTube Moves Johnson - YouTube

A bonus musing edition where Ashley asks the question: can you hear a city in a song? Let us know on Facebook or Instagram.

Phileas swings by the podcast to talk musical influences, writing songs from an introspective and personal perspective, and the upcoming album due in October. Check out Phileas on YouTube: Phileas - YouTube

A bunch of stuff on the podcast this time, including music we've been listening to (Porcupine Tree, The Staves, Heavy Heavy, Nekrogoblikon, Wintersun, Tame Impala), a game of Overrated vs. Underrated, and Chris talks about the making of the new Weinhardt single 'Prism'. Plus, we nerd out over a bunch of gear, and Chris's journey to sell it all. 

Fyordor from the electronic rock project Hollow Frames swings by the podcast to talk about his latest releases, Ain't No Grave, and The Management Of Forest Affairs. Along the way, we mention Skinny Puppy, the importance of weaving social issues into music, and the joy of indiscriminately immersing oneself into the local music scene.

It's Ashley's 33rd birthday. On his playlist are the HEAVY HEAVY gang, with their new single. It's so awesome even Ella likes it (stay tuned at the end).  More HEAVY HEAVY info here: Music | HEAVY HEAVY (bandcamp.com)

Pianist and singer-songwriter MISCHKA TOMANÍKOVÁ stops by BPM Pod to talk about her songwriting process, the importance of classical music training, and the future ambitions for her music.  More info: X Minor | MISCHKA (bandcamp.com) Biography / | mischka-tomanikova (pianistmichaelatomanikova.com)

Join Ashley and Chris on this short, sharp, sweltering episode as they chat about the music they've loved recently. Plus, Chris succeeds in his mission of replicating the sound of Kurt Cobain's guitar on 'Come As You Are', and Dan Auerbach's guitar on 'Gold on the Ceiling' by The Black Keys.   Chris also shows us a proper valuable tape delay, tells us the story behind it, and explains why they're pretty damn cool.   AND! If you're in the Berlin area, check out Chris LIVE with his band on 28 August as part of the Heningsdorf festival.   Music in this episode The Staves - Nothing's Gonna Happen [Official Audio] - YouTube The Jayhawks - Everybody Knows (Official Music Video) - YouTube The Black Keys - Gold On The Ceiling [Official Music Video] - YouTube Nirvana - Come As You Are (Official Music Video) - YouTube Robert Miles - Children (Official Video) - YouTube

An hour-long, mostly uncut, wide-ranging interview with Chris and Shaun from the Berlin-based rock outfit, Inspectre.  In the podcast, the gang talk about musical beginnings, British humour, and the importance of nineties rock music. Check out Inspectre on Instagram @inspectre_band Inspectre (@inspectre_band) • Instagram photos and videos

Quick bonus edition with Ashley sharing his thoughts on DIIV.

Ashley and Chris talk about new music they love, upcoming guests on the podcast, and Chris chats about his recent gigging experiences. Plus, there's a challenge to see if you (and Ashley) can tell the difference between recorded, analogue sound, and digitally replicated sounds. How well did you do? MUSIC USED IN THIS EPISODE Sum 41 - Jessica Kill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5kg_9LIXh8  Sharon Van Etten - Mistakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9MgJ_VTpb0  Phileas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b05MXh23e8  Mishka - Ms Firefly https://www.pianistmichaelatomanikova.com  Hollow Frames - The Management of Forest Affairs https://hollowframes.bandcamp.com/album/the-management-of-forest-affairs  Inspectre - Settle Down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obrzj9qMPJ8  Chee-Awai Project https://willchee-awai.bandcamp.com/track/darling  DIIV - Under the Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQXHDDPgchg  DIIV - Horsehead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBwz3xto9WE  Rick and Morty - Squanch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEsqSJLeeDc   

On this solo edition of BPM Pod, Ashley shares some of the music he's loved recently, and some artists to watch out for, including: Father Moon Tara C Taylor Sea Colour Skovron D Sahin Jerry Joseph We'll be back as a duo soon with a nonsense, chatty, live-recorded episode. Get in touch on Instagram and Facebook @BPMPod   Music used in this episode: Father Moon (@fathermoonofficial) • Instagram photos and videos Stream Love Machine by Tara C Taylor | Listen online for free on SoundCloud ANIMOTION - Obsession - YouTube sea colour - our time (visualiser) - YouTube Quick Chapter by Skovron (soundcloud.com) D.$ahin & welovemelodies - BITTERSWEET OVERKILL (Official Video) - YouTube Days of Heaven - Jerry Joseph Dead confederate - Jerry Joseph

Solo Chris episode this time where he breaks down all of thought, energy, and confusion that goes into creating a jingle - a few seconds of audio takes a tonne of time, indeed.   

The boys catch up on a bunch of varied musical topics on this episode, including: Dreamtheater live in Berlin review Reflecting on Devin Townsend, and aiming to get him on the pod Drive-By Truckers live in Copenhagen review Musing on Wilco's new album, Cruel Country What is a pro musician? What is an amateur musician? What is a musician these days?! We discuss. Beginner guitar mistakes around reading tabs Music theory and why it rules Vanda Essay interview, where we talk about her latest single 'Tonight', what she's studying at Goldsmiths University, the ambitions for her music career, and we talk about the pros and cons of in-ear monitors.  Find out more on Facebook and Instagram @BPMPOD Music used in this episode DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT - March Of The Poozers (Lyric Video) - YouTube Drive-By Truckers - The Driver (Official Video) - YouTube "Tired of Taking It Out On You" by Wilco | Cruel Country - YouTube Vanda Essay - Tonight (feat. Joni Saksala, Camilla Meisterjahn, Simon Löschke, Livia Thauer & Theo Hartmann) - YouTube Vanda Essay - Waste of Love - YouTube

US-Italian singer, songwriter, voice artist, and vocal coach Annalisa Lombardo swings by the podcast to talk all things American politics, songwriting process, and musical ambitions.  Check out Annalisa's music on her website, or wherever you listen to your tunes. The new single 'American Fascist' is out soon.  Home | Annalisa Lombardo

For the longest time we've wanted to interview this sublime Swedish singer-songwriter. And now, we're pleased to welcome Emma Elisabeth along to the podcast.  Emma talks about her latest album 'Some Kind of Paradise', the influence of 70s and 80s rock and pop, what's on her pedalboard, and what's coming up next.  Keep up to date with Emma Elisabeth: HOME | emma-elisabeth Emma Elisabeth (@emmaelisabethmusic) • Instagram photos and videos  

There's a lot more to come from BPM Pod, albeit in its own time. Here's a quick word on what's going on behind the scenes. 

On this episode, the boys dedicate half the runtime to the Behringer Vintage Time Machine - a guitar pedal they adore, despite it being a copy of my a more expensive Electro Harmonix one. Chris teaches you a bit about how delay works, and how it can add to your overall sound, no matter what instrument you play. Plus they review new music from Emma Elisabeth, Bon Iver, and Son of a Pixel, as well as catching up with the funky 'Superbloom' by Misterwives.  There's a tonne of fun in the Fact or Fiction segment too, this week focusing on classic rock myths. Got any Fact or Fiction questions for the guys? Send them in via Instagram or Facebook.  Oh, and there's a bit of talk about dildos and sponsorship. It's weird, but it passes within a few minutes.  Music on this episode MisterWives - SUPERBLOOM (Official Visualizer) Tessa Violet & MisterWives - Bored (Official Quarantine Video) Bon Iver - Second Nature (From 'Don't Look Up') (Official Audio) Son of a Pixel - DIGIHELL (Official Video, 2022) - YouTube Emma Elisabeth - Some Kind Of Paradise (Official Music Video)

Packed episode with the guys this time, touching on a bunch of stuff in quick succession. What we've been listening to The delightful Tonight from Vanda Essay gets a spin and a bit of chat We cover other artists we've loved recently, including Son of a Pixel, Poor Man's Poison, and Pluralone 8 Bit Wonderland We look at some of the computer game soundtracks we love, with the featured soundtracks this time being the 2016 DOOM soundtrack by Mike Gordan, and the Shadow of the Colossus soundtrack by Kow Otani. Plus, Zelda gets more than a quick mention, by way of Half Life (you'll see how). Chris's drum mixing education Long chunk of the episode is dedicated to drum mixing tips, from minimising mic bleed, to determining the space you record in, to how samples are created, to how music is a constant fight in balancing frequencies. Really interesting deep dive into an area of expertise that is not talked about enough (and a big shout out to Chance Bair of HEAVY HEAVY for bringing this one up).   Music featured in this episode Vanda Essay - Tonight (feat. Joni Saksala, Camilla Meisterjahn, Simon Löschke, Livia Thauer & Theo Hartmann) Providence - YouTube Shadow of the Colossus Remake FULL Soundtrack - YouTube DOOM - Original Game Soundtrack - Mick Gordon & id Software - YouTube Son of a Pixel - BUGFIX (Official Video, 2022) - YouTube Feeder - Come Back Around - Official Video - YouTube Rihanna - Umbrella (Orange Version) (Official Music Video) ft. JAY-Z - YouTube Forest Temple - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - YouTube

Ben talks about learning a new recording process during the pandemic, on the influences of David Byrne and how underrated Byrne is as a lyricist, and how honoured Ben is to work with the wonderful Josephine Stephenson on an upcoming opera. Check out more of Ben's music at http://ben-osborn.com/  And put 15 April in your diary for the new EP. We'll review it on the show in the future. 

A bunch of stuff on this packed episode with the guys. Yes, while this is a music podcast, none of us can avoid what's going on in the world at the moment, so Ashley and Chris spend a bit of time in the beginning talking about that and the sadness of it all. Our hearts are with the people of Ukraine. But to try and celebrate Ukraine a bit, Ashley mentions some of the wonderful Ukrainian music he's been listening to including Postman, Me'Leron, Poweder Echo, Mandarinaduck, House of Flowers, and Jinjer (by Chris' request). Big shout out to The Quietus for their excellent article around Ukrainian music, and to Rolling Stone for their feature. Check them out. The special guest this week is Chris himself, who talks about getting out gigging again, the energy he's gotten from as we emerge from COVID lockdowns, and where we can check out Weinhardt going forward. Plus, we mention the latest music news of Epic Games acquiring Bandcamp (read more here), and the tracks that have caught our attention including Ed Sheeran, xxxtenacion, and Sabaton Music featured on the episode this week: Powder Echo - https://powderecho.bandcamp.com/album/bung Mandarinaduck - https://mandarinaduck.bandcamp.com/album/long-life Me'Leron - https://meleron.bandcamp.com/album/r Postman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXlPVhm4HDI House of Flowers - https://hofbandukraine.bandcamp.com/releases Jinjer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQNtGoM3FVU Stormtroopers - YouTube Ed Sheeran - Overpass Graffiti [Official Video] - YouTube what are you so afraid of - YouTube

In this bonus edition of BPM Pod, Chris reviews, comments on the use of, and demos the Line 6 HX Stomp XL - a multi-effects guitar pedal, which is the smaller version of the Line 6 Helix unit. Say goodbye to ridiculous amps, hundreds of pedals, and a bunch of cables and potential gig issues. Say hello to everything combined in one small, handy, sturdy box.  Find out more here: https://www.thomann.de/gb/line6_hx_stomp_xl.htm 

On this edition, Ashley takes the reins for a solo podcast, reviewing the sublime debut album from Lisa Akuah titled 'Outgrowing Nymph' (out 25 February wherever you find good music). Plus, Ashley celebrates the music that has caught his attention recently, including Ben Osborn, Vizard, and Manchester Orchestra.  The next episode of BPM Pod will be a little later than usual as the boys take a break. Check out past episodes wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch via Facebook and Instagram for more. Don't forget: the best reviews on Apple, Amazon etc. get free stuff! Music on this episode Ben Osborn (bandcamp.com) Vizard - Tornado https://open.spotify.com/track/4E6qB3GtzZ1oINFR5mUCH9?si=60a5a71bcfb34598 Manchester Orchestra - Angel Of Death (Live) – The Stuffing at Fox Theatre Atlanta - YouTube Manchester Orchestra - Telepath (Live) – The Stuffing at Fox Theatre Atlanta - YouTube Outgrowing Nymph | Lisa Akuah (bandcamp.com)

Quite shoutout to three incredible artists, two rather well known, and one who certainly should be more well known.  For more BPM Pod, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Give us a review and we'll read it out on the show, plus send you a thank you gift!   Music in this episode Caroline Polachek - Billions (Official Video) - YouTube Lisa Akuah - Fluid Suits [Official Video] - YouTube Sharon Van Etten - Porta (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - YouTube

Big thanks to Moves Johnson for stopping by the podcast this week to tell us about his upcoming musical projects, one of which involves his grandfather and an orchestra to boot.  Plus, the gang reviews the music that's caught their attention including stuff from Jim James, Lane 8, Aesop Rock, and more.  Also, Ashley reviews the latest release from psych-singer-songwriter Mabloni called 'Lotta Freaks', available from 11 February on all streaming platforms. And to round off the episode, the gang talk all things guitar gear, as they choose some of their favourite guitar tones before advising how you can achieve them. For more about Moves Johnson: www.movesjohnson.com For BPM Pod on social media: @BPMPod And for the BPM Pod Desert Island Playlist, head to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ES1QBww3CwmmzPf8sXbDL?si=4409e10c7b5841e2    Music featured in this episode Tame Impala - The Less I Know the Better (Official Audio) Same Ol' Road - Dredg - YouTube Porcupine Tree - The Incident - YouTube Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger (Official Video) - YouTube Queens of the Stone Age - Turnin On The Screw - YouTube The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary - YouTube Queen - I Want It All (Official Video) - YouTube Lane 8 - Reviver (Official Visualiser) Ricky Reed, Jim James & Duendita - Us (How Sweet It Was) (Official Audio) - YouTube The Chemical Brothers - Wide Open ft. Beck (Official Music Video) - YouTube Aesop Rock - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HEq8UqrujM 

On this episode, the guys talk at length about what musical gear and equipment you really need if you're starting out on your musical journey, from pedals, to cables, to the instrument itself. Definitely worth a listen for amateur musicians, and any pros who might be having some gear-hoarding issues! (Spoiler: you NEVER need as much gear as you think to be a good musician.) Plus, there's new music reviews of Lazer Beam, Julien Baker, Muse, Limp Bizkit, Volbeat, and one of Berlin's best darlings, the wonderful Tara C. Taylor with her newest release 'Under the Influence: A Tribute to 40 Years of Depeche Mode'. Music in this episode Tara C. Taylor - Under the Influence: A Tribute to 40 Years of Depeche Mode - YouTube Julien Baker - Hardline - YouTube Muse - Muse - WON'T STAND DOWN (Official Video) - YouTube Limp Bizkit - Dad Vibes - Sing Along by Marcelo - YouTube Lazer Beam - Lazer Beam - Turn N Burn (2021) (New Song) - YouTube

It's time for the BPM Pod End of 2021 Special! This means it is time for the BPM Pod Awards (categories and winners tagged below). Plus, we review Chris's year on Spotify (spoiler: he likes 21 Pilots), we talk Christmas music that we love (spoiler again: The Darkness), and we chat about random nonsense along the way. Also, there's a quick chat about Avril Lavinge's newest single 'Bite Me' and how it transports us back to our naive, dumb years in the early 2000s.  Before we list the awards, thank you to everyone for supporting this podcast. Don't forget: we're not monetized, and we do this only to connect with you, whether you're a musician or music fan. Whoever you are, wherever you are, thank you. Be safe, take care, and speak to you in 2022.  Now... prizegiving time! (Note: your prizes are nothing. Sorry. Use our praise on your own PR material or something.) Recurring guest of the year - Chance Bair Tracks of the year - shortlist includes anything from Alexi Laiho, Shy Away by 21 Pilots, Harmonia's Dream by The War On Drugs, In Color by My Morning Jacket (especially the live version at Forest Hills), Hunger In Your Haunt by Biffy Clyro. But the ultimate winner for Ashley: Litte Things by Big Thief @pitchperfectpr) Album of the Year - (Chris's pick) Scaled and Icy by 21 Pilots; (Ashley's pick) I Don't Live Here Anymore by The War On Drugs. Honourable mentions: Wolf Alice, Manchester Orchestra, Black Country New Road Artists to watch - Lisa Akuah, D. $ahin, Samantha Crain, Natasha Jaffe Timecodes 00:00:00 - Show begins 00:02:09 - New gear purchases inc. XLN Audio 00:04:20 - What we've been listening to (Blink 182, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Caroline Polachek) 00:11:35 - Chris reveals his End of Year Spotify list 00:16:08 - Christmas songs inc. The Darkness 00:21:57 - BPM Pod Awards 00:47:50 - We talk Avril... 00:52:45 - A heartfelt thank you Music mentioned on this episode Caroline Polachek - Bunny is a Rider (Official Video) - YouTube Low - White Horses - YouTube FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE - The Violation (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - YouTube Twenty One Pilots - Shy Away (Official Video) - YouTube PERIPHERY - Marigold (Official Music Video) - YouTube The Darkness - Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End) (Official Music Video) - YouTube HEAVY HEAVY - Red Canvas (Official Video) - YouTube The War On Drugs - I Don't Live Here Anymore (feat. Lucius) [Official Music Video] - YouTube Shine - YouTube Camel Song - Live from "Cello in Bloom" Release Concert - YouTube Samantha Crain - Bloomsday - YouTube Lisa Akuah - We Will Pass [Official Video] - YouTube Avril Lavigne - Bite Me (Official Video) - YouTube

A review-packed episode this time, featuring music from a bunch of different artists including Cate Le Bon, Marissa Nadler, Big Thief, Cradle of Filth, Bodom After Midnight, Childish Gambino, In Flames, Anna of the North, Porcupine Tree, and even Justin Bieber. (Chris, are you feeling alright?) In the second half of the episode, we talk about our biggest musical mistakes, from being too drunk at gigs, right through to forgetting equipment. We all make mistakes, so let's learn from each other. On the next episode, it's the Christmas special, which means the BPM Pod awards. Stay tuned. Like BPM Pod on Facebook and Instagram. Timestamps 00:00:00 - ASMR and starting nonsense  00:02:10 - Proper introduction 00:03:25 - Chris gives an update on Weinhardt  00:07:25 - Christmas special preview and awards categories 00:09:10 - What we've been listening to (War on Drugs, Cradle of Filth, Childish Gambino, Blackpink, Bodom After Midnight) 00:14:00 - Our K-POP section (Chris talks Blackpink) #clicks 00:18:41 - Bodom After Midnight legacy 00:20:28 - Music reviews (Cate Le Bon, Big Thief, Marissa Nadler, Porcupine Tree, Anna of the North, In Flames, Justin Bieber) 00:36:40 - Shitting on Justin Bieber 00:44:30 - Biggest musical mistakes we have made 01:09:00 - Desert Island Playlist Music featured this week Cate Le Bon - Moderation (Official Video) - YouTube Big Thief - Time Escaping (Official Audio) - YouTube Marissa Nadler - Lemon Queen Porcupine Tree - Harridan (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube Anna of the North - Someone Special (Official Audio) IN FLAMES - I, The Mask (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO) The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber - Stay (Lyrics) Childish Gambino - Because the Internet Cradle of Filth - Crawling King Chaos' Blackpink - Pretty Savage  

It's time to get SPOOOOOOOOOKY. Joining this episode is a special co-host: the wonderfully talented, supremely knowledgable Kris Sinister. Kris talks about what music he's making these days, how horror inspires him, and joins in the discussion of the creepiest songs ever. This one is not for the faint of heart as we delve into the world of scary music, including stuff from Wolf Eyes, Resident Evil, Silent Hill, The Cramps, ELO, Aphex Twin, Rob Zombie, Tom Waits, and Porcupine Tree.  Plus, the gang talk about what they've been listening to, such as Ossuary, My Morning Jacket, and Lisa Peterson.  More about Kris Sinister Instagram - @mrsinisterkris Facebook - @mrsinisterkris Tiktok - Kris Sinister (@krissinister) TikTok | Watch Kris Sinister's Newest TikTok Videos Timecodes 00:00:00 - "I don't have stuff..." 00:00:45 - Let's begin! New jingle 00:02:30 - Do you celebrate Halloween? How? 00:06:10 - What's That Riff?! = SOLVED! (Royal Blood) 00:07:15 - Kris Sinister joins! 00:12:00 - Ghost stories... 00:23:20 - Chupacabra rap 00:23:45 - What we've been listening to (Lisa Peterson, Ossuary, My Morning Jacket) 00:33:00 - Kris Sinister interview 00:42:40 - Creepiest songs ever (Cradle of Filth, The Cramps, Wolf Eyes, Tom Waits, ELO, Resident Evil OST, Silent Hill OST, War of the Worlds, Aphex Twin) 00:59:20 - Kris finishes us off with a history lesson 01:04:45 - Desert Island playlist (Ghost, The Beatles) 01:08:13 - End Links to music we mention My Morning Jacket - Regularly Scheduled Programming The Ossuary - Ratking (Official Music Video) - YouTube Ylvis - Old Friends [Official music video HD] Soul Riders - Lisa Peterson | Official Music Video Wolf Eyes--Half Animal, Half Insane - YouTube Tom Waits - What's He Building - YouTube ELO - Fire On High Cradle of Filth - Satanic Mantra Silent Hill 2 OST - Silent Heaven Porcupine Tree - Heartattack in a Lay By (In Absentia) Go Tell Aunt Rhody (RE7 Official Soundtrack Full Version) - YouTube  Hurt - YouTube I Was A Teenage Werewolf (Remastered) Rob Zombie - Dragula (Official Music Video)  

On this bonus edition of BPM Pod, Ashley takes an in-depth track-by-track look at the sublime new album from podcast favourites The War On Drugs, with their hotly-anticipated new album 'I Don't Live Here Anymore'. Available Friday 29 October from The War On Drugs official website Music - The War On Drugs

Another packed episode with Weinhardt and Wendel. They interview singer-songwriter and all-round thoughtful guy, Jonathan (a.k.a. Sea Colour) about his new music.  Plus, Chris and Ashley review music from Ada Lea, Ashley Shadow, and more. There's a Fact or Fiction segment too, this time on musical riders/demands.  Finally, What's That Riff?! returns for one more round with a kind of Royal Blood / Metallica sounding riff. Can you work it out? Answers on Facebook or Instagram @bpmpod 

Loads of stuff on this episode including a bunch of new music, a discussion about the Life Is Strange soundtrack, plus a stunning interview with the wonderful Lisa Akuah. New music to check out Big Thief - Little Things (Official Audio) - YouTube The War On Drugs - Living Proof [Official Video] - YouTube Emma Elisabeth - Stolen Love (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube Maggie Rogers - Light On - YouTube Timestamps 00:01:50 - A Scott Pilgrim confession... 00:05:12 - Chris orders a pizza 00:10:30 - Chris completes another wrestling theme song 00:15:30 - New music to check out 00:23:00 - Chris goes K-POP 00:23:00 - Chris goes K-POP 00:27:45 - Lisa Akuah interview 00:52:00 - K-POP part 2 00:53:45 - Life is Strange soundtrack discussion 01:02:30 - Desert Island Playlist ULAAAH!!!  

That's it. A very speedy plug of this super single, from the upcoming album I Don't Live Here Anymore, released 29 October. 

Another packed episode with Weinhardt and Wendel. On this episode, the guys review Lisa Akuah's 'Dancing Trees', they talk about music they've been listening to including Tacoma Bridge Disaster, Blink 182 and more. Plus, we discuss wrestling and music thanks to the recent collaboration between Berlin Is Not Am Ring and Weinhardt. Also the Desert Island Playlist continues with Matthew Perryman Jones and Periphery. And finally: there's a new feature called What's That Riff! What is the riff Ashley cannot identify? And do you have riffs you cannot identify? Send in a quick clip - humming, playing, whatever - and we'll try our best to solve it. Find the podcast on bpmpod.com, or any popular podcast service including: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bpm-pod/id1441787578?id=1441787578 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2JwbXBvZC9mZWVkLnhtbA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GxuuWEDpGcOEKZt761EMi  

On the episode this week Chris talks all about that bass with the Father of Frequency, the Duke of Drone, the Lord of Low End, Chance Bair of Heavy Heavy (check them out here: Music | HEAVY HEAVY (bandcamp.com ) Chris and Chance talk about building the perfect bass rig, splitting signals and splitting eardrums too. Plus Chris talks about his upcoming appearance from 20-22 August at BERLIN is not AM RING (glanzundkrawall.de) Wrestling, rock, drinks - what more do you want?! Check out more BPM Pod goodness wherever you get your podcasts or go to bpmpod.com   OR find Wendel and Weinhardt on Instagram and Facebook @BPMpod

D.$AHIN is a Berlin based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who embarks on a musical journey that combines an earthy blend of R&B and a dash of indie-pop with her soulful, reassuring voice.  Originally from Istanbul, D.$AHIN  came to Germany in the early 1990's with her family as refugees and was granted asylum and eventually citizenship as a teenager. Growing up between the two worlds of traditional Turkish music (she studied Saz, the Turkish 'guitar') and western pop music shaped her instincts as a singer early on. After making the first attempts of singing her first written pop tunes at Berlin´s small jam sessions the realization sunk in that singing has a huge impact on her well-being. A lot has happened since then. Between 2012 and 2014, Sahin won 1st place in Dj Tommek and Kurtis Blow's Boogie Down Berlin Showcase, headlined the Lichtblick Festival and landed an opening slot for the Grammy-nominated Soul band Hiatus Kaiyote while performing under the names "Chili Hendrix” and "Room 816".  In 2015, Sahin became "TurkSoulRefugee" and relocated to Valencia, Spain with her then full-time producer/co-writer FDEZ (U.S.A./Spain). She quickly established herself as one of the most exciting performers in the area and within months of arriving, where she played a sold-out a showcase of her original material as part of the innaugural edition of the M.U.V. Festival. Her popularity in Valencia extended beyond her own project and she was invited to collaborate with professors and aulmni of the Berklee College of Music Valencia Campus and performed in July with Spain's pre-eminent DJ and producer of party music, the 6-time Latin Grammy-nominated Carlos Jean. Upon returning to Berlin in 2018 she dedicated her attention to further development of her production and songwriting skills and released her debut single "SHINE" in February 2021. D.$AHIN (dsahinmusic.com)

Quick and easy episode this time with Weinhardt and Wendel - no guest this week.  Ashley and Chris look at what we've been listening to including music from The War on Drugs, Children of Bodom, Devon Townsend Project. The duo also look at their favourite live albums including releases from The War on Drugs, Neil Young, My Morning Jacket, Queen, Rammstein, Dredg and Phil Collins.  Finally in 8 Bit Wonderland we take a look at the wonder that is Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Plus we submit a couple of songs to the Desert Island Playlist.  For everything BPM Pod related, go to @BPMPod on Facebook or Instagram.  And don't forget to leave your reviews wherever you get your podcasts! The best ones win a t-shirt.

Packed episode with Weinhardt and Wendel, discussing all things music including:  - New music from Molly's Peck   - New music from Heavy Heavy  - What we've been listening to including Sharon Van Etten & Angel Olsen, Promis, Twenty One Pilots, The Rasmus  - We talk computer game soundtracks in our new feature 8 Bit Wonderland. This time we look at the soundtrack from Dishonoured, composed by the late Daniel Licht Plus the wonderful cellist, singer-songwriter Natasha Jaffe is our guest. Check her out here: www.natashajaffe.com For everything BPM Pod related, go to @BPMPod on Facebook or Instagram.  And don't forget to leave your reviews wherever you get your podcasts! The best ones win a t-shirt.

On this episode of the podcast Weinhardt and Wendel dig into some of the music they've been listening to including stuff from Spiritbox, Manchester Orchestra and DIIV. Plus the band 4 Oceans are reviewed from the BPM Pod Heroes playlist. Special guest this week is Jan from There's a Light who talks about his love for effects, drumming practice and a bizarre yet beautiful tour in China.  For more BPM Pod go to @bpmpod on Facebook and Instagram. Check out previous episodes wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe and write a review too! The best ones are read out on the show.

Join Ashley and Chris as they talk new music, old gems and chat with some of the coolest unsung talent out there today. On the episode today Ashley and Chris review new music from Nrec, Alla Igityan and Tess Daniel. Check out the music they review on the BPM Pod Unsung Heroes playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2yQjBqSaxGLI5l9yvPZnLh?si=d180068ec4104ce6  Ashley and Chris also speak with guitar supremo Olivier Giry all the way from France, talking jazz-funk-rock, how the pandemic has halted gigging and why Olivier plays music at all (and what he wants people to feel). Plus they catch up on songs they've been enjoying including Animotion and Luke Million. And of course there are a couple of songs submitted to the Desert Island Playlist, this time from Steely Dan and Syd Matters. Check out the Desert Island Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ES1QBww3CwmmzPf8sXbDL?si=559a3fbb234c4c67  Get in touch with Ashley and Chris on Instagram or Facebook. Simply look for @BPMPod And don't forget to LIKE, SHARE and REVIEW the podcast. The best reviews receive a free t-shirt!

On this edition of BPM Pod, we're guest-free! Instead we talk about a lot of different topics from microphone placement in a room, to the song 'Little Fucking Munchkin Men' (thanks to Curtis Crook, a figure from Ashley's childhood), to Fact or Fiction about the Insane Clown Posse. Plus we review some of the most recent songs on the BPM Pod unsung heroes playlist, submit tracks to the Desert Island playlist from Above and Beyond and Jim James. Plus we give some thoughts on songs we've encountered over the past few weeks. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 - Intro, microphone placement 06:15 - NEW Weinhardt song preview 'Chamber of Lies' 07:35 - A look at an upcoming song called 'Little Fucking Munchkin Men' (shoutout to Curtis Crook) 11:30 - BPM Pod Playlist: Reviews Listen to the BPM Pod: Unsung Heroes list on Spotify Little Quaint Senorita - Say a Word https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pslAx8lKyFY  Hubert Junghaim - Chocolate https://open.spotify.com/track/6kTgHr6FhOX9XeH1sxv8wb?si=4f08128b51d54bea  D.$ahin - Shine https://open.spotify.com/track/4Ms5YDzh4HWHpIbyWpr9Iv?si=2d20caaf50cc460d 31:40 - Fact or Fiction 37:05 - Things we've been discovering Sol Heilo - Lift Your Head https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3tprfC3_z8 Twenty One Pilots - Shy Away https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sO-Y1Zbft4   Gareth Coker - Ori and the Blind Forest soundtrack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeVFrt7BUyw Samantha Crain - Bloomsday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38mbq59PJDk Israel Nash - Stay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dykiv1T5-FQ Deafheaven - Dreamhouse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWyVhIBmdGw 54:00 - Desert Island Playlist Listen to the Desert Island Playlist on Spotify Above and Beyond - On a Good Day Jim James - AEIOU  

Ashley and Chris catch up with Michal from the Ibby Register project - a mission to document every Ibanez guitar ever made. Plus they revisit some old classic tunes and review the debut EP from Birgit Jones, and submit a song each to our new Desert Island Playlist.  Check out the BPM Pod unsung heroes playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2yQjBqSaxGLI5l9yvPZnLh?si=740a7695e0ec4034   Listen to the Desert Island Playlist here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ES1QBww3CwmmzPf8sXbDL?si=52eef5a6176d42de  Get in touch with Ashley and Chris @BPMpod on Instagram and Facebook. Ibby Register: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQfO-ZQrKYaInOmllG-88Q/videos?view=0&sort=p  Birgit Jones: https://birgitjones.bandcamp.com/album/cheers-to-my-haters    Timecodes 00:00:00 - Intro, where we're based in Berlin, whether Elon Musk is a genius or Bond villain 00:06:10 - Chris reveals his recent reggae adventure 00:12:00 - Fact or Fiction: Terrible band names that changed to better things 00:19:20 - Chris tells a story about almost unfortunately being associated with some terrible people 00:22:40 - Review: Chris revisits Daft Punk's 'Something About Us' 00:25:10 - Review: Ash revisits Soundgarden's 'Jesus Christ Pose' 00:27:25 - Review: Ash revisits Courtney Barnett 'Nameless Faceless' 00:29:00 - Review: Birgit Jones debut EP 'Cheers To My Haters' 00:34:25 - Interview: Michal from Ibby Register 01:06:35 - Desert Island Playlist 01:09:51 - END  

On this edition of BPM Pod, we catch up with Chance Bair, bassist and lead singer of the excellent Berlin grunge-metal-rock trio Heavy Heavy. We talk about the latest upcoming release from the band, what gear Chance cannot live without, plus how a group of people at Scenedicate are giving a voice to the underground music scene. Check out their work here: https://www.facebook.com/scenedicateberlin/ We also reflect on some of the songs we love at the moment including: Gothica Fennica Vol.1 by VV Caterpillar by Hamish Hawk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_of2G8R8y7Y All The Colours of You by James https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fQk-hEMYMc A Case of You by Tristen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLbmJLHFwXo Candy Gun by Melt Banana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZSL21lcoH4  Ashley is also tested on his knowledge of real or fake band names in the Fact or Fiction section, plus we submit a song each to our new Desert Island Playlist.  Check out the BPM Pod unsung heroes playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2yQjBqSaxGLI5l9yvPZnLh?si=740a7695e0ec4034  Listen to the Desert Island Playlist here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ES1QBww3CwmmzPf8sXbDL?si=52eef5a6176d42de Get in touch with Ashley and Chris @BPMpod on Instagram and Facebook.   Timecodes 00:00:00 - Intro, where we're based, weather 00:03:50 - Fact or Fiction: Weird band names 00:13:00 - Reviews (VV, Hamish Hawk, Tristen, James, Melt Banana) 00:25:20 - The robots take over... Hello Hazel. 00:26:06 - Interview: Chance Bair of HEAVY HEAVY 00:54:40 - Desert Island playlist 01:00:00 - END    

An old friend of the podcast, Move Johnson, comes back to tell us more about his latest works including a folk-rock release and a bunch of orchestral pieces he is working on based on the stories from his grandfather. Plus we discuss why double albums simply do not work - ever. And we play a game of Fact or Fiction for band names.  Check out the music of Moves Johnson on Spotify or www.movesjohnson.com Follow BPM Pod on Instagram @bpmpod and on Facebook @BPMPod 

It's been a while since we last uploaded an episode. But today we hail in a new era - the era of TWO hosts on BPM Pod.  Please welcome: Chris Weinhardt! Chris and I will be jointly hosting the show over the coming weeks, committing to a two-per-month schedule.  There will be new features, games, jokes and more, which we talk about here in this introduction episode. We'll focus more on gear, on the latest music that's come out, and we'll be speaking to the best unsigned talent that's out there today.  

A big bumper edition of BPM Pod to close out 2020. We talk to multi-instrumentalist Kris Sinister about his work across a range of bands, why The Beatles might be the best band ever, and how important good gear and horror films are to his music.  Plus we spend a while looking back at the achievements of BPM Pod over 2020 and hand out the first BPM Pod awards. Timecodes and award categories are below.  Happy new year! Timecodes 00:00 Introduction and review of BPM Pod over 2020 05:30 BPM Pod Awards Song of the Year = Phoebe Bridgers, I Know The End Album of the Year = Fiona Apple, Fetch the Boltcutters BPM Pod Song of the Year = Molly's Peck, Hope You Don't Mind + Moves Johnson and the Boxhoppers, Wet BPM Pod Album/EP of the Year = Heavy Heavy, Wait Where Is My... Oh There It Is BPM Pod Interview of the Year = Birgit Jones Most Gushing Moment of the Year = King Buffalo episode Best Guest Gift Award = Orange Utan for a vinyl copy of their album Katastrophil Most Airtime Award = Chris Weinhardt 23:45 Kris Sinister interview

On the podcast we regularly hear from upcoming artists. Don't get me wrong: there are some interesting, compelling stories there. I love them all. But what we don't hear all that often about is how to become a better musician - what pros are out there to help you tap into your potential. One of these true musical guardians is Kara Johnstad, a talented, inspiring voice and music coach. With over 30 years experience, as well as her own stocked back-catalogue of releases, Kara comes to BPM Pod to talk about why finding the why in your music is so important, how you can become a better musician and person through your musical journey, and how strategically thinking about your musical career might ironically be the most creative thing you can do.  Find out more about Kara and School of Voice Berlin

So when you're podcasting there are a few things you hope for: Decent recording quality (meh, sometimes this happens) Good questions (again I think it happens sometimes) Decent guests (oh this one happens a lot!) But another perhaps fourth hope is this: an easy time editing. Editing is hard. Even though it sounds like I just rocked up, recorded and left, it's not like that at all. Dear listener you see, like much of your entertainment out there in other forms, podcasting is also a lie. It sounds like the conversation went smoothly, without hesitation, without error or retakes. Rarely is this the case though.  Now a podcasting pedant might say BPM Pod is too rambling - and that might be true. But when you have such a good time with your guests it's really hard to limit the conversation. And that's why editing this episode was really, really hard. Birgit Jones are awesome (or should I say is awesome as Birgit herself is a person?) This hard-rock-glam-doom trio not only absolutely kill it on stage but they kill it in a conversation too. Open, funny, down-to-earth and not all too serious, I had an absolute blast recording this session and editing it too.  A wonderful band, Birgit Jones have just released their first proper single 'Fire' which you can hear in the podcast. For more information check out their website.  And of course a woman as damn badass and sexy as Birgit is all over social media. Find out more on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook. 

On this episode I am delighted to talk to Sean McVey of the mighty stoner-psych-heavy-blue-rock-jam band King Buffalo. Sean joined me from his home in Rochester, New York, and we talked about the beginnings of the band, how their awesome jams come to fruition, and what the musical future holds for the band and the industry. Plus we answer your audience questions. Check out Kingbuffalo.com to listen to their latest release, Dead Star, plus find out what they're up to with their Quarantine Sessions. Also on this episode is a review of the latest EP from the band Heavy Heavy. The EP Wait where is my... Oh there it is is brilliant and well worth checking out wherever you get your music. Buy the album today from Bandcamp.  Next time: Birgit Jones (which was supposed to be this week originally but we made a switch).

Reupload due to previous issue with the podcast. So I usually like to script my own intros here, but today I cannot do this better than the band have themselves. So here goes: Straightforward blues punk. Not mainstream, German lyrics, danceable, and loud. FragFrank distills the essence of rock music and appeals to hedonistic instincts. Like an engine, the band is best appreciated revved hot and live. The essentials are the energy of the fast riffs, crisp drum beats, and independent bass rhythms. FragFrank has a number of suggestions for improving the world, is bursting with political statements, but mostly blasts heavy music straight to the brain. No more and no less.” FragFrank have just released their album – titled number 1 (stylised as # 1) – and are currently in the process of promoting that. Joining me on this episode is Martin (guitarist/songwriter), Andre (bassist/singer) and Keith (drummer). We talk musical beginnings, how to make the world a better place in the post-covid world and what's next after number one for FragFrank.  To listen to FragFrank, go to Soundcloud or wherever you listen to your music. For more information on the band, go to FragFrank's website or Facebook. Also on this episode, we review the debut EP from singer-songwriter Noir Yon. Worth a listen for sure. Check it out.