Music and interviews from the majestic and mysterious Far North. Presenting original music from Indie to Alaskana to stellar Symphonic performances, the Alaska Music Podcast brings you music to match our mountains. Original artist interviews bring insight into the Alaskan music experience.
The original soundtrack to the MARS multimedia exhibition at the Anchorage Museum - on display until September 7, 2026 - composed by Kurt Riemann, who is coincidentally the host of this show.
Casey Smith and Lance Howard - two Alaskan artists, two distinct styles for your musical perusal.
Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's The Alaska Music Podcast with The Anchorage Symphony - Holst's THE PLANETS
In which we recount the making of HARMONITALK in 1980 with Gary Sloan.
A free house concert! With Armin Abdihodžić, classical guitar and Tomoka Raften, flute.
Anchorage composer / producer John Larson with his latest musical release - Through the Stillness, Through the Darkness
Through this interview and his new songs, Alaskan Songwriter Lou Nathanson comes clean about practically everything, using songs from his new album, Darwin's Tango.
In which the Long of it is Beethoven's 6th Symphony and the Short of it is Chad Reynvaan's new release, "One Minute Songs". Who will win? Why are you asking me? You be the judge.
Celebrate Halloween with Fairbanks Psychobilly band The Avery Wolves. Is it a Trick or a Treat?
In which we interview ASO musical director Elizabeth Schulze. Concluding with the 2024 performance of Tchaikovsky Symphony #5 by the Anchorage Symphony.
Direct from Palmer Alaska to your ears. Hot off the presses, the third album from AC and the 907s.
The Darkness of Cliff and Ivy's new release. Plus a bonus puzzle.
In which your favorite podcast features Alaskan artists named "Luke"
Yours truly presents a show of music for live video without the video. So close your eyes and make your own video. From a live 2024 Anchorage Museum performance.
From early 1980s vinyl, a double album of Alaskan Rarities!
Yes, you read that right. Using classic poetry about Alaska, plenty of self-promotion and raw nerve, we present the first AI Alaska Music Podcast. Let us know what you think about all this at www.nightworksmedia.com
Two remarkable high school bands wandered into Surreal Studios, made great albums and then vanished. Listen to them on this episode of "Well, that happened."
Premiering the new album from Pat Fitzgerald, "Last Bird Out", fresh from the microphones of Tenth Planet Records in Fairbanks.
In which we play a smattering of songs #6 and see where it leads.
In which we play new music released in 2023 and great music from the vaults. Featuring Black Barrel and the Bad Men ad well as Hot Dish, Unfaithful Lovers and Hot and Awkward.
A priceless time capsule of two entire Alaskan compilation albums from the early 1980's.
In which we skip the first six songs and play the seventh. Crazy, we know, but we're pioneers.
An interview with Lauren Langford of Alaska Music Zine about the dawn of her new publication, amidst our discussion about the new band "Black Barrel and the Bad Men" with a few band new songs.
In which we break apart the production and songwriting of Travis Watson's new song "Rollin."
AlaskAdvice - The startling debut of the The "Alaskan Advice" segment of the Alaska Music Podcast.
Maeve and Quinn are twins from Alaska who create musical magic. In this long-awaited show we take a deep dive into their artistry and unique sound.
A great collection from one of our best songwriters, Larry Zarella.
A Potpourri of a Hodgepodge of the Quirky and Cool
Ruben Gaines was the legendary Alaskan poet who created the Paul Bunyan of Alaska - Chilkoot Charlie. Here is a compilation of his greatest stories about life in Alaska and the adventures of Chilkoot.
It's Folk festival time in Alaska, and here are a few of our favorites.
Piping hot Alaskana served up for your enjoyment.
A full show of the Random Retro Record Roulette Wheel's greatest hits!
A concert of violin music from the remarkable fingers of Dawn Lindsay and Marcio Candido
As underground and underrated as you could possibly be, Rick Kinsey's PIKAL has been around in one form or another through many Alaskan scene changes. I call up Rick and we talk a little about the band and play the album "Music For Girls."
In which our dear host shares the microphone with a moderately informed ChatBot and sees what happens. Because what could go wrong?
Merry Christmas from Alaska - Christmas #5 - A Personal Christmas show from Kurt and MJ Riemann
An uninterrupted performance of Alaska Chamber Singers' Messiah. Enjoy this brand new 2022 recording. Merry Christmas!
Classic Alaskan Christmas releases From "Merry Christmas from Alaska. Merry Christmas!
Classic Alaskan Christmas releases From "Merry Christmas from Alaska. Merry Christmas!
Classic Alaskan Christmas releases in our holiday tradition. Merry Christmas!
Everybody Sing About Blue! An homage to a song like no other.
In which I scrap an entire show to play the Juneau-based Volitar project instead. Enjoy the ride.