Noise Gate

Jackie gives a deep dive on her top 10 songs covered this season and closes out season 2 of Noise Gate. But! Noise Gate will be back for Season 3 in the fall! Stay tuned for Noise Gate updates and supplementary episode content at @noise_gate_ on Instagram (noisegatepod@gmail.com for inquiries).

Jackie and Matthew Thornton of Vinyl Station (@vinylstationband on Instagram) to discuss the remaining three songs on their most recent EP, "Answer Slow". Go see Vinyl Station at The MIM on June 29th - go to vinylstationband.com for more info!

This week, Matthew Thornton of local rock band Vinyl Station (@vinylstationband on Instagram) joins Jackie to talk about their new EP, Answer Slow, out everywhere now! Jackie and Matthew talk about the music, as always, but also dive deep into the songwriting and music-making process, as well as what it takes to be a working/gigging musician.

Jackie is back with Josh Miller (@joshmguitar) and Damien Goodreau (@djgoodreau) to discuss the debut album "More Dead" from their duo, Millreau (@millreau). Listen to the record, out everywhere!

This week, Jackie is joined by two former coworkers and long-time friends, Damien Goodreau and Josh Miller, to discuss their debut record "More Dead", released by their duo band, Millreau. You can find Josh and Damien on Instagram @joshmguitar and @djgoodreau respectively!

This week, Kaili and Pablo, lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist and lead guitarist (respectively) of local band TV Messages join Jackie to talk about their recently released EP, "Self-Deceit".

This week, Jackie discusses Paramore's Grammy-winning 2023 record "This Is Why" with Anna Williams, the Producer of Audio Performance Programs at Central Sound and musicologist studying emo music in the 2000s.

Jackie and Joe are back to conclude their discussion of Joe's record "Dreamwalker".

Jackie chats with local musician and friend Joe Musil about their 2023 atmospheric/ambient record "Dreamwalker"! Come back next week for part two!

Jackie is joined by Michael Vincent to discuss his 2023 record "Electric Fox", which charted #2 on The Roots Music Report last July! Check out this record as well as the rest of Michael's music on all major streaming platforms!

Jackie and Josh continue to yip and yap about Noah Kahan's record Stick Season (Forever). Go listen to this record if you haven't already, and check out Josh on Instagram @joshmguitar! Want updates on podcast episode releases and other content? Follow @noise_gate_ on Instagram!

Jackie is joined by metal guitarist, producer, and former Noise Gate Co-Host Josh Miller to discuss the complete, extended edition of Noah Kahan's hit record "Stick Season". If you liked this duo, go listen to the "Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind" episodes from season 1 of Noise Gate, and check out Josh on Instagram @joshmguitar!

Jackie is joined by Mikey Flores (vocals/guitar), Nick Martinez (drums), and Noah Williams (bass) of local rock band The Enjoyers to discuss their new EP, "Live At Tower Gate". Check out the new EP and The Enjoyers on Instagram @itstheenjoyers!

This week, Jackie is joined by Phoenix venue technician and jazz enthusiast Chance Robson to discuss Sophia James' 2022 EP "Lines On The Freeway". Check out Chance and his music on Instagram @chancedeltaco!

Jackie is joined by Lexie Gaston (Jules) to discuss her debut EP, "Heart Between Homes"! You can see Jules live at Crescent Ballroom on February 1st, and you can find her on Instagram @heyjuleshere.

Jackie wraps up season 1 of Noise Gate by ranking her top 10 favorite songs that were discussed during the season. She also gives recommendations for albums and songs that the average listener should check out in order to expand their horizons on new artists and genres. Check out the rest of the season if you haven't already, and follow Noise Gate on Instagram @noise_gate_ for updates and sneak peaks of Season 2!

Tristan and Jackie return to their discussion of Dua Lipa's tiktok famous album "Future Nostalgia" for the final episode of Season 1 of Noise Gate! Next week, Jackie will be back with a solo season wrap-up of the best (and worst) music covered during Season 1. Follow the pod on Instagram @noise_gate_ for updates and production sneak peaks of Season 2!

Jackie is joined by professional bassist, producer, composer, and Twitch streamer Tristan Lauzon on this weeks episode of Noise Gate. Tristan and Jackie get into the theory behind Dua Lipa's 2020 record "Future Nostalgia", a groovy "pool party energy" album that took social media by storm upon its release. Follow Tristan on Instagram @tryplow and come back next week for part 2!

This week, Jackie welcomes Dean Cheney of The Joeys to the podcast to discuss their new EP, "The Desert Waits For Me". This four-song EP showcases the band's fantastic storytelling through western rockabilly fusion and catchy tunes. Follow The Joeys on Instagram @joeysband and check out their music video for the EP on Youtube!

Jackie and Josh are back to talk about the second half of Coheed and Cambria's 2022 record, "Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind". Follow Josh on Instagram @joshmguitar and support the pod by following @noise_gate_ on Instagram!

Jackie brings music producer and metal guitarist Josh Miller onto the podcast to talk about Coheed and Cambria's fan-favorite 2022 record "Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind". These two goons get into the weeds about the music theory and meaning of this all-around stellar album from a band with a 20-year groundbreaking discography. Check Josh and his music out @joshmguitar on Instagram!

Jackie is joined by singer-songwriter and Colorado native Macie Grace to discuss the creative process behind her country-folk EP, "Self Care". Macie's record addresses growing up, moving away from home, and learning tough lessons in love with an "around the campfire" feel. Listen to "Self Care" on all major streaming platforms, and follow Macie on Instagram @macie.grxce !

Sam and Jackie are back at it, discussing the second half of Taylor Swift's indie-folk album, Evermore! Go listen to part one of this episode to get the whole picture (Evermore Part 1, Episode 7) - we hope you enjoy!

Episode 7 of Noise Gate features Jackie Connor and fellow Popular Music student Sam Kessler. The two take to the task of analyzing a folk record from one of the most influential and prominent artists of all time: Taylor Swift. This beautiful record demonstrates Taylor's unmatched songwriting and incredible versatility as an artist through moving folk music with multiple coexisting narratives. Check out Sam on Instagram @sam_kessler_ (and go follow @noise_gate_ while you're at it)!

Jackie and Alex are back on Episode 6 of Noise Gate talking through the second half of Cage The Elephant's "Melophobia". The intro and outro music for this episode was written, recorded, and produced by the immensely talented Adam Toerpe - go check him out @adamtoerpe on Instagram! 

On Episode 5 of Noise Gate, Jackie Connor and Alex Meixner discuss the first half of Cage The Elephant's 2013 album, "Melophobia". This record features a handful of alternative rock staples and a couple hidden gems from a band who has heavily influenced the American music scene over the last decade. The intro and outro music for this episode was written, recorded, and produced by the immensely talented Adam Toerpe - go check him out @adamtoerpe on Instagram!

On Episode 4 of Noise Gate, Jackie is joined by Jared Wolfe, Noah Garcia, and Ken Sevier of My Upside Down, a local rock band. They discuss the creative process and personal connections behind their debut EP, "Love and Taxidermy" (out on all platforms now!). Follow them on Instagram @myupsidedown5, and go listen to the record!

Episode 3 of Noise Gate features multi-instrumentalist Erika Middleton-Sharpe, who joins host Jackie Connor to discuss her debut EP, "Tools"! They discuss the experimentalism and creative process behind the record as well as Erika's musicianship and inspiration for the EP. Listen to "Tools" on all platforms or purchase it on BandCamp, and follow Erika on Instagram @erika_middleton_sharpe.

Hosts Jackie Connor and Samuel Posner continue their discussion of Bon Iver's record, "22, A Million" on Episode 2 of Noise Gate. Check out the previous episode to hear some hot takes on the first half of the album!

Welcome to the first episode of Noise Gate! Host Jackie Connor is joined by philosophy major and classical pianist Samuel Posner to discuss the front half of Bon Iver's album, 22, A Million. This masterfully produced album addresses loneliness and isolation in nature and urban life at the intersection of indie and folk, old and new, digital and human. Join us next Friday for the back half of the album!