The Tape Deck

Today on the podcast I've got Nicolle Swims, lead singer/guitarist of Seattle "gunk-pop" band Black Ends. We go deep into their new EP, Stay Evil, with some welcome tangents into Frank Zappa, cool album art, and Swims' recent performance at the now-dismantled CHOP. On Staying Evil (feat. Nicolle Swims of Black Ends) by The Tape Deck: Words About Music The post Season 2 Episode 9: On Staying Evil (feat. Nicolle Swims of Black Ends) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Seattle musician and filmmaker Danny Denial talk about his new solo album, and we discuss new queer cinema, music as character in film, and much more! On Auteurs, Anger and Araki (feat. Danny Denial) by The Tape Deck: Words About Music The post Season 2 Episode 8: On Auteurs, Anger and Araki (feat. Danny Denial) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Today on the podcast we've got Eli Enis, one of the hardest-working freelance music journalists in the present moment. We cover the new Car Seat Headrest record, the pitfalls of working freelance, 100 Gecs, how to avoid burnout, and much more! On Freelance Music Journalism (feat. Eli Enis) by The Tape Deck: Words About Music The post Season 2 Episode 7: On Freelance Music Journalism (feat. Eli Enis) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

On today's podcast, I talk to Cheekface frontman Greg Katz about his band. We also cover self-promotion, what to learn from the greats, and modern protest music. On Listening to Cheekface (feat. Greg Katz) by The Tape Deck: Words About Music The post Season 2 Episode 6: On Listening to Cheekface (feat. Greg Katz) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

COUNTERZINE head Travis Shosa and I talk about the pitfalls of being a music blog in 2020, the downside of Submithub, college radio, and the struggle to win an audience. On Covering Underground Music (feat. Travis Shosa of COUNTERZINE) by The Tape Deck: Words About Music The post Season 2 Episode 5: On Covering Underground Music (feat. Travis Shosa of COUNTERZINE) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

On this episode of the podcast, local band Antonioni joins me on a wide-ranging discussion about music videos: our favorites, and what they’ll mean in the future. On Music Videos (feat. Antonioni) by The Tape Deck: Words About Music The post Season 2 Episode 4: On Music Videos (feat. Antonioni) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Today we've got Jordan Brawner, former bandleader of mathcore band Meanderthals and current chiptune artist under Hurry Up, Snufkin. We talk about Moomins, Haruomi Hosono, freeware, Link's Awakening, and much more! On Bleeps and Bloops (feat. Jordan Brawner) by The Tape Deck: Words About Music The post Season 2 Episode 3: On Bleeps and Bloops (feat. Jordan Brawner) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

This week on the podcast we’ve got Proofs, a Seattle band that’s proudly fudge-core. We shout out some local producers, some local music, and some things that were going on in January. On Local Producers (feat. Proofs) by The Tape Deck: Words About Music The post Season 2 Episode 2: On Local Producers (feat. Proofs) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

It's the Season 2 Premiere of the most listenable podcast on the planet! Today's episode features members of Seattle ethereal folk band Luness. SEASON 2 PREMIERE - Ecstatic to Be Here (feat. Luness) by The Tape Deck: Words About Music The post SEASON 2 PREMIERE – Ecstatic To Be Here (feat. Luness) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Welcome to the Tape Deck Podcast’s Season 1 Finale!! today’s podcast features Miiko Valkonen of Seattle’s Don Forgetti, as we talk about the making of The ‘Zoid, a new U-District DIY festival. The post TDP SEASON 1 FINALE: Trapped In The ‘Zoid! (feat. Miiko Valkonen) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Join tape label head Jason Lambeth and I as we ramble through a retrospective of most of Elliott Smith's solo discography, with some closing words about David Berman (who passed away shortly before recording). The post #17: Elliott Smith Would Have Turned 50 (feat. Jason Lambeth) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

We’re recapping the most notable releases of 2019 so far (in our opinion)! The post #16: TDP’s BEST OF 2019!! (So Far) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Today we’ve got Kurt Roy, frontman of the excellent Seattle indie-pop band Sea Salt, as we jump into the history of the portable music player, from the Sony Walkman to the popularization of streaming. The post #15: The Evolution of the Portable Music Player (feat. Kurt Roy) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Today on the podcast we’ve got Alex Benson (from the excellent local zine Loop and Replay) talking about one of the most devastating blows to artistic expression in the 20th century: the rise (and fall) of the Cambodian rock n’ roll movement. The post #14: The Scars Remain: The Legacy of Cambodian Rock N’ Roll (feat. Alex Benson) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Today on the Tape Deck: a fitting finale for a series of tales about death, the heartbreaking story of world-domineering 2000s soul/R&B/jazz singer Amy Winehouse. The post EXTENDED PLAY: The 27 Club FINALE – Amy Winehouse appeared first on The Tape Deck.

This episode is the one we’ve all been dreading: frontman of Nirvana and unseeming progenitor of mainstream alternative rock in America, Kurt Cobain. The post EXTENDED PLAY: The 27 Club #6 – Kurt Cobain appeared first on The Tape Deck.

I hope you’ve got the popcorn popping because it’s time to tackle a force of nature: frontman of The Doors and the poster child for rock n’ roll counterculture rebellion, Jim Morrison. The post EXTENDED PLAY: The 27 Club #5 – Jim Morrison appeared first on The Tape Deck.

It’s time for another episode of the TDP EP about The 27 Club! Not two weeks after Jimi, another tragedy: the end of the fiery, charismatic blues-rock singer Janis Joplin. The post EXTENDED PLAY: The 27 Club #4 – Janis Joplin appeared first on The Tape Deck.

It’s Episode #3 of the TDP’s exploration of the members of the 27 Club! Today we delve into the life of one of the most groundbreaking guitar artists of the 20th century, Jimi Hendrix. The post EXTENDED PLAY: The 27 Club #3 – Jimi Hendrix appeared first on The Tape Deck.

We’re continuing the TDP’s exploration on the 27 Club with the notorious founder (and one-time leader) of the Rolling Stones, Brian Jones. The post EXTENDED PLAY: The 27 Club #2: Brian Jones appeared first on The Tape Deck.

It’s Episode 1 of the TDP EP on the 27 Club! Today’s episode is about the literally legendary Delta blues master, Robert Johnson. The post EXTENDED PLAY: The 27 Club #1 – Robert Johnson appeared first on The Tape Deck.

With guest Jordan Lowe, we delve into synesthesia, or the intermingling of senses is uncommon ways, and how it appears in the music world. There’s also a lot of discussion about food, because it’s a cool connection! The post #13: Synesthesia (This Song Tastes Funny) (feat. Jordan Lowe) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Today’s podcast is with producer extraordinaire Sam Bell, who’s been lucky enough to work with Taylor Swift, Robbie Williams, Minus the Bear and dozens of other acclaimed acts across the world. Listen to his tales about recording REM’s last songs and working with Jackknife Lee, and take a load off as we chat about grime’s rise in the UK, the plight of the gearhead and the fallacy of searching for perfection. The post #12: Grime, Gear and Gaffer Tape (feat. Sam Bell) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Today we’ve got the lovely Bil Palmer on as a guest, as we dive into each other’s recently played lists in the name of experimentation. The post #11: The Recently-Played Game (feat. Bil Palmer) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Today’s episode features the return of Rigo Hernandez, and we dive into a retrospective of one of the most resilient rock artists in history, Marianne Faithfull. The post #10: A Face Full of Faithfull (feat. Rigo Hernandez) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Today we chat with Twitch streamer and world famous brother Michael Moura about the history of rhythm games and how they exploded (and crashed) in the span of a few years. The post #9: The Rise and Fall of the Rhythm Game Genre and the Spiders From Mars (feat. Michael Moura) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Today’s episode features Cody Pierce, a local musician and self-described Weezer fan. We dive into the nitty-gritty of what the hell is going on with this band that is somehow still relevant today. The post #8: Yet Another Discussion About Weezer (feat. Cody Pearce) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Today’s episode features Dan Ray, CEO of Dan’s Tunes, an outlet devoted to covering Seattle’s sprawling underground music scene. Watch as we veer wildly off track and talk about college, Candy Crush, the band Queen, and the Jewish religion. The post #7: Music Journalism is Easy! (feat. Dan Ray) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Dogbreth leader Tristan Jemsek speaks about his hometown of Phoenix and the bands he grew up with, and we do our part in taking Spotify to task. Listen closely for all those underground bands! The post #6: Greetings from “Fire Island” (feat. Tristan Jemsek) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Today we’ve got Rob Granfelt, one of the hardest working musicians in Seattle, talking about working within large bands, the creative process behind the recently-released sunking, and the importance of genuineness in music creation. The post #5: The Birth of a Sun King (feat. Rob Granfelt) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Local upright-bass superhero Evan Flory-Barnes explains his origins, and we talk about how people can become influenced by older music through newer music. We also dig into early 90’s hip-hop and Björk. Sounds like a pretty good time right? Yeah! The post #4: Wear Your Instruments, Play Your Influences (feat. Evan Flory-Barnes) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Devin Lee and JP Boyuiles guest on a frank discussion of marketing your own music from the ground level, and how the paradigm of music as a product has shifted over the years. The post #3: Merch Ado About Nothing (feat. Devin Lee & JP Builes) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

Rob Moura and Dylan Hanwright talk about the birth of America’s indie underground and how it has evolved from its humble beginning as series of passion projects. The post #2: What’s Changed About DIY, and What Hasn’t (feat. Dylan Hanwright) appeared first on The Tape Deck.

It’s the pilot episode of The Tape Deck! Rigo Hernandez guests on a retrospective of the atrocious Magical Mystery Tour film. The post #1: The Buswreck of the Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour Film (feat. Rigo Hernandez) appeared first on The Tape Deck.