Sounds from the Keep

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Ian Salazar sat down to talk with us about his multiple projects, how he got his start in sound engineering, and the appeal of living in New York City. @ian-skinny-salazar www.thisiswavelength.com/sftk/iansalazar Sounds from the Keep is a monthly, multimedia publication shaped by interviews with local musicians, primarily working musicians, in and around the Dallas area.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Brody Price sat down to talk with us about the Travis picking style, how the element of space is incorporated into writing, and his recently released debut album, What’s the Point in Trying. https://www.thisiswavelength.com/sftk/brodyprice Sounds from the Keep is a monthly, multimedia publication shaped by interviews with local musicians, primarily working musicians, in and around the Dallas area.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Carleigh Reese aka HONIN sat down to talk with us about the effects of social media, maintaining authenticity as an artist, and her upcoming EP slated for release next year.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Philip and Loren Pappas of Mountain Natives sat down to talk with us about how they met, their upcoming string of EP releases, and pushing through the milieu of negativity to stay positive and make music. @mountainnatives

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Salim Nourallah sat down to talk with us about his growth as a musician over the years, the upcoming release of his album, Somewhere South of Sane, and the opening of his new label in East Dallas, Palo Santo Records. @salimnourallah

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Christopher Moock sat down to talk with us about audio engineering, his involvement in the Vas Deferens Organization, and the upcoming release of his band, Spora Junket’s, debut album.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Justin Cooley of BOUT sat down to talk with us about sampling music, his creative process, and the reciprocated energy between crowd and performer. @boutislame

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Derrick Soto (King of the Beach) and Ben McCracken (From Parts Unknown) sat down with us to talk about the DIY approach to music, independent labels, and the decline of the grunge metal & punk scene in Dallas.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Alex Montenegro of Skirts sat down with us to talk about starting her own label, branching out from studio to stage, and the online underground bedroom pop network. @skirtsmusic

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Jordan Edwards of IAMYU sat down with us to talk about accepting change, building soundscapes, and the inclusivity of the Dallas music scene. @iamyumusic

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Mike Hamilton sat down with us to talk about the process of promoting shows, the cost/benefit balance of hosting live music, and the difficulty of keeping a crowd engaged.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Trevor Zajac sat down to talk with Will Latham and me about moving to Austin, his aspirations to become a producer, and how Fritos can expand your social network.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Ryan Berg sat down to talk with me about blending music with friendship and business, the landscape of Dallas as a viable place for musicians to make a living, and the recording process of his recently released album titled, The Velvet Ears.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Dan Benjamin sat down to talk with me about jug-style music, lyrics that move him, and the ebb & flow of the country/blues scene in Dallas over the years.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Jes Spires sat down to talk with me about his lyrical influences, process of song formation, and where the inspiration for art originates from.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Will Latham and Jim Fitzgerald of Crowd Control, the open mic at Mudsmith on Lower Greenville, sat down to talk with me about collaborative writing techniques, the dangers of dissociation, and the way in which music can help build a better community.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Ed Desabelle sat down to talk with me about self-exploration, his transition to playing the blues, and avoiding the complacency of comfortable living.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Jessica and Brandon Burnett of Broke String Burnett sat down to talk with me about the Fort Worth music scene, the Southern Gothic genre, and their transition to playing as full-time musicians.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Nigel Newton sat down to talk with me about the unpredictable nature of jazz, the appeal of well-produced music, and the influence literature has had on his writing.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Robert Trusko sat down to talk with me about experimenting with sound, the shifting roster of jazz musicians in an ensemble, and capturing music in a series of moments.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Jude Gonzalez sat down to talk with me about her 100 Days of Songwriting challenge, riding the wave of the creative impulse, and the healing power of music.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Lydia Wells and Jordan & Hannah Henderson of the High Moons sat down to talk with me about their organic approach to songwriting, their selection process for booking gigs, and what it's like to be an all-female band in a male-dominant music scene.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Paul Hinojo sat down to talk with me about the tight-knit music scene in Bryan, the significance of preserving DIY communities, and the web of connectivity in the world of music.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Justin Tipton sat down to talk with me about the level of depth in blues music, the changing shape of restaurant gigs in the Dallas area, and the importance of networking and cold-call booking.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Nathan Wells sat down to talk with me about faith and morality, the outlaw country movement, and the role technology plays in the structure of writing.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Will Latham sat down to talk with me about song structure, the writing process, and self-development as an artist through constructive criticism.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Jim Fitzgerald sat down to talk with me about the 70s zeitgeist in San Francisco, the broadcasting landscape of Dallas, and the role music can play in building interpersonal relationships.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Paul Overbey sat down to talk with me about Route 66, methods of compositional approach, and the origin of western music theory.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Travis Wiley McGuire sat down to talk with me about the Dallas Opera, the children's education program, and the splintered definitions of music.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Cody Burch sat down to talk with me about heavy metal, the transcendence of art, and the impact of loss on the creation of music.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Shaun Steinger sat down to talk with me about DIY ethics, punk rock asthetics, and the ever-revolving door of Deep Ellum.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Joshua Ray Walker sat down to talk with me about his song writing process, the concept behind his newly released EP, and the burgeoning music scene in Dallas.