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Sketched Sounds is my long-standing project that highlights local and burgeoning artists of all disciplines. Musicians, photographers, bookers and projectionists all have stories, and now we're talking long-form. Listen in.

Justin Bieggar


    • Apr 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 47m AVG DURATION
    • 115 EPISODES


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    114 – Ashley N Roth's debut novel hits the shelves!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 63:42


    Ashley N Roth is a rising star in the Nashville literary scene, debuting her first novel, We Never Took a Bad Picture, a la April Gloaming. This novel explores the friendship and lives of four lifelong friends – the ups and downs, lights and darks. It will ring many bells for those on the generational mend. Enjoy! Grab a copy through the link below. We Never Took a Bad Picture

    113 – Loup Barrow channels the world through crystal and steel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 36:57


    Loup Barrow is a Parisian composer and master of the cristal baschet, a steel instrument consisting of 56 chromatically tuned crystal rods. Played like wet wine glasses, the rods resonate through the steel body and are expressed outward through three amplifying cones positioned at the front, producing otherworldy sounds that may be familiar to sci-fi fans. The largest of these, called "The Flame", is somewhere between that and a flower, perfectly polished and photogenic. Loup channels the world around him through mastery of this instrument and the tones produced reach deep, invoking a spectrum of thought and feeling.

    113 – Michael Goldberg's "Jukebox" is a history of photos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 111:08


    San Francisco-based music journalist Michael Goldberg is back to share his latest release, Jukebox, a la HoZac Books. His beautiful collection of photos spans from 1967 to 2023, covering everyone from The Doors and Frank Zappa to Sleater-Kinney and Courtney Barnett. Grab a copy at the link below! Order "Jukebox"

    112 – Integra Pink share Sangre with Pomona

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 74:03


    Riverside's own Integra Pink are making alt indie waves across Southern California. As they stack gigs in 2024, we are reminded of the connections our scenes have and continue to make. Check out their performance of "Sangre" on the Fox Theater Rooftop in Pomona a la the Sketched Sounds YouTube! Listen! Watch! Instagram

    111 – Sam Westre has Long Beach covered

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 96:49


    Sam Westre is a Long Beach-based photographer who covers the local scene with precision. We talked photography, music, and how we got into all of this. Enjoy! IG: @samwestre Website: www.samwestre.com

    110 – Solar Haze topple fortresses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 62:42


    Solar Haze are a heavy rock three piece based in Southern California. They'll be shredding at the great dba256 in Pomona, August 15th!

    109 – SoxGnar shred the IE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 74:50


    SoxGnar is the San Bernardino-based alt rock project of Scotty Audio and Dean Baker, the latter also fronting Reckless Voyage. This was a chill podcast talking music, life and influence in the Inland Empire. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    108 – Randy of Gravity Bookings covers California

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 104:22


    Randy is a founding member of decade-running Gravity Bookings, organizing shows and events across Southern California. He offered insights into the world of throwing shows, local scenes, and how it all works. Enjoy! Gravity Bookings IG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    107 – Polimana charms old strings with new strums

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 75:23


    Polimana is a local musician and multimedia artist whose latest EP, Strange Folk, can be found on tapes and streaming services everywhere. Shout out to Little Badger Coffee for hosting the show where we met! Polimana on Spotify Little Badger Coffee --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    106 – Paradise Vultures feast on adversity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 84:21


    Paradise Vultures are a hard rock two-piece out of Los Angeles. Their latest video, Catacombs, is a fun take on cult building while personally ascending. Their next single, Sister Kennedy, is out Friday! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    105 – Kalen of Death By Piano shares VOW and new stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 64:19


    Today's episode is with Kalen Lister of Death By Piano, the Brooklyn-based dark pop outfit whose latest EP, Vow, explores cryptic imagery in post-pop darkness. Vow EP Instagram Intro music by: Purple Dream by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    104 – Bullets & Octane's Clay Davies talks shop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 60:40


    Clay Davies is an LA-based producer, musician, and latest addition to Bullets & Octane. We talked about his history in the industry, touring around Canada, and of course joining this force of nature. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    103 – Hayley and Dr Cain will see you out

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 71:57


    Hayley and Dr. Cain of Hayley and the Crushers return to catch me up on their move to Detroit, beginning anew, and the local bustling art scene. Their forthcoming EP, Unsubscribe, is out September 10th via Kitten Robot Records. In the meantime, check out their video for the title track! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    102 – Blacklite District follows through

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 45:09


    Blacklite District is the rock project of Kyle Phieffer, Black Hills-based artist whose perseverance through tragedy and addiction has led to therapeutic melodies for the though in need. Pre-save You Can Do Better for its official release May 3rd! You Can Do Better + More --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

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    101 – Bridges Ablaze lead to the future

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 37:43


    Bridges Ablaze are a metal duo out of Texas. We talked fortuitous beginnings, the artistic process, Imposter Syndrome, and the duo's future. Find their videos on YouTube now! Spotify YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    100 – Devon Thompson follows up with debut EP

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 62:24


    Devon Thompson is back to talk about her recent EP debut, Skin, new shows, and life in the industry thus far. We hung out at the Gibson showroom in Hollywood. Thanks again for having us! Devon's video for Straitjacket is debuting in the coming weeks so stay tuned. This episode is sponsored by Little Badger Coffee in Upland, CA. Support local coffee! Address below: 830 E Foothill Blvd Unit C-3, Upland, CA 91786 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    99 – Iron Axxis shred in the skyline

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 64:52


    Iron Axxis are a NYC-based metal duo whose latest release, 2286, is out now on all platforms! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    98 – Carolyn Castiglia breaks trauma with laughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 71:22


    Carolyn Castiglia is a NYC-based comedian with appearances on The Stand, Uptown Showdown and Comedy Central, among others. We talked comedy, her local scenes and of course, her special CHUCK, which she will be performing this Friday, March 22nd at Theater Row in Manhattan. Tickets! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    97 – LIMINA illuminates soundscapes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 84:49


    Today's episode is with Tyler Durham, LA-based composer whose work in film and TV scores, notably News of the World, Fantastic Beasts, and Biohackers has culminated into a debut of his own under the name LIMINA. Coming Home was recorded at AIR Studios in London, largely where Tyler drew inspiration, and is being released a la Sonic Ritual, the LA-based label whose showcase I covered for Girl Underground Music at Harvard & Stone about two years ago? Those following the page will remember. Great label with a solid ear for the good stuff. We nerded hard about that movie Arrival, and I would give a spoiler warning, but the movie is almost ten years old and free on YouTube. Go check it out and enjoy our talk! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    96 – Steven Wesley Guiles pays tribute to his father

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 147:23


    Steven Wesley Guiles is a San Dimas-based musician who pays tribute to his father with his latest instrumental album. Chester Light Guiles is now available on all platforms! Check out the links below, listen in and be sure to subscribe to the Sketched Sounds Patreon! Chester Light Guiles Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    95 – Far Away Fiction continue a story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 93:13


    Far Away Fiction is the latest project by Jetpacks and Laser Guns vets Michael Martinez and Vinnny Macias. Joining them is Andrew Long, former drummer for Jetpacks and producer of the duo's latest release. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    94 – Devon Thompson talks critics, music, and growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 87:43


    Devon Thompson is rising alternative rock musician from Los Angeles, cultivating a band of extremely talented musicians that woos crowds at every show. We caught her at The Goldfish in LA and had to say hello. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    Show Updates!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 5:35


    I've been busy! Check out these upcoming shows. PRINCESS CHELSEA at THE ECHO 11/17 DEVON THOMPSON at THE GOLDFISH 11/18 THE NOIR DALIS + VOICE ON TAPE @ BLISPY BAR 11/19 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    93 – Bluphoria's tour leads to Anaheim

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 31:34


    Nashville-based Bluphoria are on the rise and on the road supporting their latest self-titled record! We hung out backstage at The Parish, of the House of Blues in Anaheim before they took the stage and sprouted new fans. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    92 – Jordan Keith is Necrodancing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 69:28


    Jordan Keith is a multi-instrumentalist based in Rancho Cucamonga. We chatted this round about his latest single, Trip Sister, under his Necrodancing project. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    91 – Stratejacket are unbound

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 60:47


    SF-based trio StrateJacket are breaking free from Covid's obnoxious hindrances and hitting the ground running with their latest single, Bad Start. They formed in 2019, working out the kinks before the world shut down. With all of that in the rear view, the band are set to tour along the West Coast with EDGEOUT Records. Tune in! StrateJacket Links --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    90 – Cole Gallagher belts a twang from Pasadena

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 138:13


    Cole Gallagher is a rising singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, releasing his debut EP, The Confluence, with enlisted hands from the great David Hidalgo of Los Lobos and producer Vance Powell. Cole pulls out a real gem in "Sugarland", his own take on a previously unreleased single by Bruce Springsteen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    89 – Bianca Ornelas hosts To Gaze Upon You exhibition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 68:27


    Local multimedia artist Bianca Ornelas is debuting her first solo exhibition in Pasadena! To Gaze Upon You features a collection of her illustrations, inspired by the work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, among others, and is a testament to years of honing her craft. This is a free event with times and address listed below: 1056 E Green St. Pasadena, CA 91106 8/3 Thursday – 7pm to 10pm 8/4 Friday – 3pm to 10pm 8/5 Saturday (Closing Reception) – 3pm to 10pm --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    88 – Niyaz's Loga Ramin Torkian explains the transcendence of music

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 52:03


    Loga Ramin Torkian is a founding member of Iranian-American band Niyaz, whose exploration in soundscapes and classical poetry transcends language and cultural barriers. Their work in a fully immersive experience in live storytelling will be on stage at UCLA's Royce Hall on August 19th. Don't miss it! _______ Royce Hall tickets Niyaz IG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    87 – Night Swims along the LA River

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 145:37


    I met up with Michael Thomas of Night Swims to talk about his debut album, Idle/Wild, along with his move from playing in a band to leading one as a songwriter. SHOW DATES: 7/21 – The Hotel Cafe 7/29 – Boomtown Brewery 8/3 – Pourhouse Oceanside SOCIALS: Spotify Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    86 – Elle Belle Round 2.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 138:24


    Round 2.5 with Chris Pappas of Elle Belle! This might be the longest episode so far, clocked in at around 4hrs, so I cut it in half for everyone's sanity. We get deep into the state of the world, civilization in general, and of course the new record. The forthcoming album, How Do I Feel?, is out 9/1 via Little Record Company. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    85 – Brendan Scholz of Mercy Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 67:13


    Brendan Scholz is the frontman for Mercy Music, Las Vegas-based pop punks touring on their forthcoming album, What You Stand to Lose, out June 30th. The big day comes with a show at the Tower Bar in San Diego. Catch one! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    84 – Jordan Keith brews beer like a musician

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 72:28


    Jordan Keith is a musician, brewmaster and grinder from Rancho Cucamonga. We met years ago when he played with Mire and he now works under the name Chicken Fiasco. Check it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    83 – Noir Dalis bring fuzz from the Shadowlands

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 79:09


    Carlos and Antonio are the Noir Dalis, a psych-garage duo from Riverside, CA. They're some of the busiest locals around, releasing single after single and playing shows in between across three counties. Catch them opening for Sun Colony's residency at Harvard & Stone beginning May 24th! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    82 – Ivan Magdaleno thrives in Pomona

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 62:41


    Ivan Magdaleno is a local Pomona artist whose work with The After Party spawned a self-titled album in 2022, leading to new ventures in the new year, under a new name. His latest project, Orenda, features a single entitled Fangs, and he's graciously offered a taste of his latest single, Needles, out soon on all platforms. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    81 – Human Offline released Dopamine EP

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 126:38


    Andrew and Vinny return after too long! Andrew just released his Dopamine EP with Vinny behind the album cover. We talked AI, concert etiquette, and may have spoiled YOU, but that was early on. Just skip ahead if you're not caught up. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    80 – Lisa Said finds Missed Connections in Portugal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 85:31


    Lisa Said is an Egyptian-American songwriter from Chatanooga, TN. Her latest record, Missed Connections, is out now on all platforms, notably the great artist-friendly Bandcamp. Lisa and I met around 2016 in Washington, D.C. where she released her debut album, No Turn Left Behind, after gigging around the friendly haunts of the capital. She then fronted Piramid Scheme, a four-piece that also reimagined some of her earlier work with garage overtones. This episode was a lot of catching up and a reminder of why I do this – to get to know artists and let them speak. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    79 – Watch for the Hazards

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 52:06


    The Hazards are a four-piece rock outfit from Los Angeles, working in punk roots and a DIY drive. We met up at the great dba256, bathed in the ruckus of a quickly filling bar before a show. Mind the volume. Their latest album, Modern Medication, is out now on all platforms --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    78 – Austin and Ben are Part of Nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 77:47


    Austin returns with his musical partner Ben to talk about their latest electro-ambient project, Part of Nothing. Ben is a longtime music producer, musician and who formerly ran the electronic label Harrow Recordings. Austin is also working on American Diet, a revival of his former band Mire. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    77 – Reckless Voyage share their debut album from San Bernardino

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 76:00


    Reckless Voyage are a garage rock duo from San Bernardino whose debut album, The Odyssey, has been years in the making. I hung out with lead guitarist and vocalist Dean at the great dba256 to talk about the work in progress, living in San Bernardino and of course, music. Check it out. Spotify --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

    76 – Good Bison sees a ghost on Mulholland Dr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 56:06


    Good Bison is the project of Pablo Alvarez, who his the road from Miami to the west coast and hasn't looked back. His latest album, Ghost on Mulholland Dr., is out now! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/message

    75 – Anastasia Elliot leads the Purple Cult

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 76:52


    Anastasia Elliot is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and leader of the Purple Cult, a modern force of positivity. Her work in the industry is highlighted by her talks on trauma, healing, the importance of community and the creative spirit within us. She also hosts The Purple Sessions Podcast, featuring notable guests from across the board. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/support

    74 – Simon Kerr leads The Wans with a Magical Touch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 36:23


    First podcast of the year! And only a month and a half in. Nashville-based outfit The Wans are back in full force after an unofficial hiatus, reinforcing their crunchy alt licks with their latest single, “Magical Touch”. Cut from the band's forthcoming record of the same name, it is also accompanied by Fear and Loathing-inspired narratives that remind us to take care and enjoy the ride. Magical Touch is out July 26 a la self-release. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/support

    73 – Michael Goldberg is Addicted To Noise

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 110:05


    Music journalist and author Michael Goldberg returns to talk about Addicted To Noise, his latest collection of writing spanning 40 years. His work in the industry, from local papers to Rolling Stone, is an invaluable contribution to the art. Grab a copy at the link below: http://backbeatbooks.com/books/9781493068111 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/support

    72 – Hayley Cain returns to talk Modern Adult Kicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 88:23


    Hayley Cain is the frontwoman for the now-Detroit-based band Hayley and the Crushers. Their latest record, Modern Adult Kicks, is a testament to the evolution of a band's sound, songwriting and production. New digs, new kicks, new riffs. Listen in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/support

    71 – Artist Brian Jackson talks music, design and Earth's potential new neighbors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 144:34


    Brian Jackson is a graphic designer, graduate of the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena and has worked in Los Angeles for the past 35 years. His work includes branding for Universal Pictures, the City of Los Angeles, as well as countless recording artists including Fleetwood Mac and Counting Crows. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/support

    70 – Human Offline and Faraway Fiction's Vinny Macias share "Signals"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 115:41


    Andrew and Vinny return to talk about their latest collaboration, “Signals”, while we catch up after months away from the mic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/support

    69 – Penelope Houston talks Avengers, venues and the state of punk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 29:49


    Penelope Houston is the frontwoman of pivotal SF punk band The Avengers. We chatted for a bit before she took the stage at Alex's Bar to close out the night. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/support

    68 – Steven Wesley Guiles embraces Transitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 134:57


    Steven Wesley Guiles is a San Dimas-based musician whose forthcoming album, Transitions, explores the pangs of leaving faith, rattling realities, and finding one's way out. We geeked out on music and reflected on the industry while he strummed in between. Listen in and be sure to subscribe to the Sketched Sounds Patreon! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/support

    67 – Elk Ring riffs between songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 116:55


    Elk Ring is a local musician based in Covina, whose history across Southern California is captured ethereally through guitar and stream of consciousness. This is the first video podcast a la Spotify, so be sure to check it out! Video was acting up and doesn't start until . Better quality incoming. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/support

    66 – Paul Roessler breaks down The Turning of the Bright World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 169:14


    Paul Roessler is the owner and producer of Kitten Robot Studios in Los Angeles, whose latest record, The Turning of the Bright World, marks his return from behind the soundboard since 2020 and a triumphant return to songwriting. His early work with the Screamers, Nina Hagen and 45 Grave codified his place in the punk lexicon and he has continued work with the likes of Josie Cotton, Hayley and the Crushers (Episode 63), and Crowjane, among others, who carry the spirit of punk into the future. Listen in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketchedsounds/support

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