Really From

Really From is a podcast of the band Really From hosted by me, Chris Lee-Rodriguez, where I talk to musicians and artists on identity, culture, and inhabiting white spaces in the music scene. On this episode of the podcast, we have Ashrita Kumar, the lead singer of the band Pinkshift In our conversation, we talked about her experience living in Michigan vs. Baltimore, Bollywood dancing, and the origins of her band. Pinkshift is on tour with Mannequin Pussy this fall, so try to see them if you can! Stream and purchase Pinkshift's EP "Saccharine" in the link below! https://pinkshift.bandcamp.com/album/saccharine

Really From is a podcast of the band Really From hosted by me, Chris Lee-Rodriguez, where I talk to musicians and artists on identity, culture, and inhabiting white spaces in the music scene. On this episode of the podcast, we have Mateo Garcia from projects like Gauntly and King Being! In our conversation, we talked about growing up in Latin America and Florida, math rock, and merging those two experiences together. Mateo is a longtime friend of ours, and we're so happy to have him on the pod! Stream and purchase Kind Being's EP "Two Truths" in the link below! https://kindbeing.bandcamp.com/album/two-truths

Really From is a podcast of the band Really From hosted by me, Chris Lee-Rodriguez, where I talk to musicians and artists on identity, culture, and inhabiting white spaces in the music scene. On this episode, I talked to Devin from Maneka and Speedy Ortiz. In our conversation, we talked about finding your roots on 23 and me, growing up in diverse communities, and being Black in indie rock. Go listen to Maneka's music in the link below! https://maneka.bandcamp.com/

Really From is a podcast of the band Really From hosted by me, Chris Lee-Rodriguez, where I talk to musicians and artists on identity, culture, and inhabiting white spaces in the music scene. On this episode, I talked to Ronnica from Mint Green. In our conversation, we talked about finding your own voice as a band leader, the Caribbean, and growing up in Boston. Listen to Mint Green's music in the link below! https://mintgreenma.bandcamp.com/music

Really From is a podcast of the band Really From hosted by me, Chris Lee-Rodriguez, where I talk to musicians and artists on identity, culture, and inhabiting white spaces in the music scene. To celebrate the end of AAPI month, our guest this week is the legendary and prolific Mike Park, founder of Asian Man Records, member of the Bruce Lee Band, Skankin' Pickle, the Chinkees! On this episode, we talked about immigrant parents, finding yourself in punk, and being kind. Mike Park has always been a prominent figure for me as a listener of music, and I'm so honored to have gotten the chance to speak with him for this episode. Pre-order Bruce Lee Band's "Division in the Heartland" 12" below! https://asianmanrecords.limitedrun.com/products/698038-bruce-lee-band-division-in-the-heartland-12

Really From is a podcast of the band Really From hosted by me, Chris Lee-Rodriguez, where I talk to musicians and artists on identity, culture, and inhabiting white spaces in the music scene. On this episode, we have Victoria Park! Victoria Park, aka Pictoria Vark, is a songwriter and bassist living in New York and Iowa. Daylighting as a touring bass player for Squirrel Flower, she's opened for Big Thief, Julien Baker, Samia, and more. In our conversation, we talked about connecting with our Asian-American identities, New Jersey, and writing about whatever we want. We also unintentionally started the unofficial Really From Book Club. Disclaimer that we do talk about Christianity in Korea but fail to mention its connection to the colonialism of American missionaries. Check our Pictoria Vark's music in the link below! https://pictoriavark.bandcamp.com/

Really From is a podcast of the band Really From hosted by me, Chris Lee-Rodriguez, where I talk to musicians and artists on identity, culture, and inhabiting white spaces in the music scene. On this episode, we have Théo! Théo is a producer and songwriter, who composes, sound designs, sings and raps. He is also one-third of the band babyfang alongside his labelmate Canteen Killa and 13th law. In this conversation, we talked about Oakland, CA, his label LucidHaus, and taking capitalism out of art. Check out his music in the LucidHaus in the link below! https://lucid.haus/

Really From is a podcast of the band Really From hosted by me, Chris Lee-Rodriguez, where I talk to musicians and artists on identity, culture, and inhabiting white spaces in the music and art scene. On this episode, we have poet and writer Melissa Lozada–Oliva! Melissa is the daughter of Guatemalan and Colombian immigrants. She is the author of Peluda (Button Poetry 2017) and the forth-coming novel-in-verse Dreaming of You (Astra House 2021). She cohosts a podcast called Say More. Her work is featured or forthcoming in the Yale Review, Muzzle, Breakbeat Poets, Redivider Magazine and more. She holds her MFA from NYU & lives in Brooklyn, NY. In our conversation, we talked about her new book, latinidad, and being seen as an artist. There are also unintentional spoilers for the movie Minari, so please skip ahead if you haven't seen the movie yet. Preorder "Dreaming of You" at the link below! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/675770/dreaming-of-you-by-melissa-lozada-oliva/ Art by Sarah Alvarez // salvarez.online

Really From is a podcast of the band Really From hosted by me, Chris Lee-Rodriguez, where I talk to musicians and artists on identity, culture, and inhabiting white spaces in the music scene. On this episode, we have Thanya Iyer, an electronic musician and artist from Montreal and our fellow Topshelf Records label mate! In our conversation, we talked about artist mentorship and communities, parental support of our artistic careers, and Indian classical music. Check out Thanya Iyer's music in the link below, as well as the links for our upcoming virtual events this weekend! "KIND" by Thanya Iyer https://thanyaiyer.bandcamp.com/album/kind FC Presents: Marisa from Mannequin Pussy, Really From, and Maneka FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/751014165588378 Highwayyys Variety Stream Ep. 3 ft. Glass Beach + Ratboys + Really From + Dikembe + Sonder Bombs YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7hi2LZjc8I

Really From is a podcast of the band Really From hosted by me, Chris Lee-Rodriguez, where I talk to musicians and artists on identity, culture, and inhabiting white spaces in the music scene. I also talk with members and collaborators of the band about how we made our most recent self-titled LP, the process of making music, and what the album means to us. On this episode, I talked to Sai Boddupalli about producing, collaborating, and synths. We're also so happy to announce that Sai will be rejoining the band as a full time member! Please check out his solo album under the name Mercet in the link below. VIMS by Mercet https://mercet.bandcamp.com/album/vims Art by Sarah Alvarez // salvarez.online

Really From is a podcast of the band Really From hosted by me, Chris Lee-Rodriguez, where I talk to musicians and artists on identity, culture, and inhabiting white spaces in the music scene. I also talk with members and collaborators of the band about how we made our most recent self-titled LP, the process of making music, and what the album means to us. On this episode, I talked to Nnamdi Ogbonnaya and Samuel Ogoe about code switching, religion, and hiding your music from your parents. Nnamdï's Bandcamp https://nnamdiogbonnaya.bandcamp.com/ "Be Honest" Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIWleTt6yZI Art by Sarah Alvarez // https://salvarez.online

Really From is a podcast of the band Really From hosted by me, Chris Lee-Rodriguez, where I talk to musicians and artists on identity, culture, and inhabiting white spaces in the music scene. On this episode, I talked to Jeremy Hunter of Skatune Network, JER, and We Are the Union about intergenerational trauma, surviving white supremacy, and merging the personal and political in our music. Jer is a day one homie, and I'm so happy we got to go deep in this conversation. Art by Sarah Alvarez // https://salvarez.online New We Are the Union Single "Rasputin" https://wearetheunion.bandcamp.com/track/rasputin "A Message to My Future Self" by JER https://jerska.bandcamp.com/track/a-message-to-my-future-self

Really From is a podcast of the band Really From hosted by me, Chris Lee-Rodriguez, where I talk to musicians and artists on identity, culture, and inhabiting white spaces in the music scene. I also talk with members and collaborators of the band about how we made our most recent self-titled LP, the process of making music, and what the album means to us. Art by Sarah Alvarez // https://salvarez.online All Dev/Pink Navel projects @ https://www.epicclub.dev/ Half Waif Patreon https://www.patreon.com/halfwaif