Waves of Sound Pod

Christopher and Lance catch up talking about their dogs' cuddling habits, Chris's yard work on his new home, and the surrealism of the country opening up. They begin talking about their playlist which includes songs from Outlander, Small Black, Hotel Neon, Arbour, Downtown Binary, Year of No Light, and much more! Episode Playlist:Outlander - SundowningTortuganónima - El Hombre PánicoAlex Maas - 500 DreamsSmall Black - PostcardHotel Neon - CascadingKinokoteikoku - FLOWER GIRLAindulmedir - Wind-BittenLing tosite sigure - am 3:45Arbour - HurtDowntown Binary - 8MBSystem96 - DivergentJeremy Blake - TenellousYear of No Light - RéalgarGodspeed You! Black Emperor - Fire at Static ValleyGod Is An Astronaut - Spectres

Christopher and Lance get the opportunity to sit down with Ben Braun, aka Hotel Pools! In their conversation, they discuss:The inspiration for getting his first drum machine at age 12The history with his previous band, Mackintosh BraunHis initial hip hop projectsHow he’s able to be so prolific in the amount of music he releasesAdvice he gives to younger artistsThe collaboration process with other artistsWho he would love to collaborate with in the futureHow his mindset and approach to songwriting has changed over the yearsHis new album dropping in JuneThe impact of COVID-19 and potential live shows in the futureWhich synth he would want with him if he were stranded on a desert islandThey feature the song Contrast from his latest full-length album Still.Visit the Hotel Pools BandcampHotel Pools on Instagram

The boys catch up and talk about Chris buying his first home! Lance discovers that Chris has never traveled east of Nebraska. Lance discusses his new favorite anime, Jujutsu Kaisen. They jump into new music from Hello Meteor, Hotel Pools, Lomea, Orchid Mantis, Caleb Belkin, Nohidea, Sleepdealer, Camedor, and much more!Episode Playlist:Hello Meteor - Lanai LookoutHotel Pools - TimeLomea - PermanenceOrchid Mantis - TellCaleb Belkin - I Fall in Love Too EasilyNohidea, Sleepdealer - brain foodCamedor - MineralThe Gentlemen Losers - Holding Back the NightThrowing Snow - LithicsLoscil - Black TuskAlaskan Tapes - These Are Our Fears, Pt. 1Anthene - sentriesJulie Byrne, Jefre Cantu-Ledesma - Love’s RefrainMogwai - Fuck Off MoneyLogic - Soul Food II

It’s that time! Christopher and Lance review their top 10 releases of 2020. But first, Lance talks about getting dumber in colder weather and tells a story about one of his rings that belonged to his late father. They discuss Christopher’s Nord keyboard, Reason recording software, and Lance’s review of Apple AirPods Pros. Then they dive into their top releases of 2020! They include songs from Glassing, Coastlands, Cut Worms, and much more. Stay tuned until the end for one of the biggest blow-ups between Christopher and Lance! You won’t want to miss this clash. Episode Playlist:Holy Fuck, Nicholas Allbrook - Free GlossRosentwig - PsithurismGlassing - Twin DreamCoastlands, Dustin Coffman - Dead FriendsJacaszek - November LateKaskade, Finnstagram - When You’re DreamingChihei Hatakeyama - Cows on the hillLane 8, Massane - And We Knew It Was Our TimeCubicolor - RitualsAnthéne - Successionadmo - Weekends Aren’t Your ThingWoods - Light of DayEmil Rottmayer - ElevateCut Worms - Last Words To A RefugeeA.L.I.S.O.N - Continuity Makeup and Vanity Set - Algorithm

In the 30th episode of the Waves of Sound Pod, the boys catch up on some personal business. Lance discusses life in Minnesota, making the cross-country move from California, and his experience with COVID-19. Christopher discusses the bliss of working from home and feeding his creative beast. The boys get into the episode playlist discussing music from Holy Fawn, Windy & Carl, Inwards, Tangerine Dream, Dawn Chorus and the Infallible Sea, Apparat, and much more!Episode Playlist:Holy Fawn - Seer [remix]Windy & Carl - Forest TrailsInwards - TottertotTangerine Dream - Los Santos City MapDawn Chorus and the Infallible Sea - Passé TranquilleApparat - Dark Anthem [live in Paris]tortuganónima - AlephLowercase Noises - I Want Any SenseSoft Kill - True Lies [demo]Fejká - UnfoldMount Alaska - Wave AtlasJaye Jayle - A Cold WindLane 8, OTR - ShatterTransmission Zero - Adrift/Alive

This episode of the Waves of Sound Podcast begins with an intentional self-own from Lance on his COVID buzz cut. They give a quick shout out to executive producer, Nic Brant of Minor Movements.They catch up on significant life events going on - Lance preparing for a huge cross-country move to Minnesota and COVID-19 hits close to home with Christopher’s mom but successfully recovered!The boys then dive right into the episode playlist and discuss music from Moss Covered Technology, Admo, Lusine, Arms and Sleepers, Mogwai, And So I Watch You From Afar, Cut Worms, A.L.I.S.O.N, Vuil, Ranges, Makeup and Vanity Set, and Rival Consoles.Episode Playlist:Moss Covered Technology - Waiting (In the Shadow of the Holy Ghost)admo - Weekends Aren’t Your ThingLusine, Sarah McIiwain - Ticking HandsArms and Sleepers - Moons CollideMogwai - Don’t make me Go Out on My OwnAnd So I Watch You From Afar - RadaghastCut Worms - Baby Come OnA.L.I.S.O.N. - PantheonViul - Sur Canadian TVRanges - MonarchMakeup and Vanity Set - TanagraRival Consoles - Vibrations on a String

In this special episode of the Waves of Sound Pod, the boys virtually sit down with Coastlands! Andy, Jason, Jordan, and Trent join Christopher and Lance to discuss their new forthcoming album, Death. They talk about how the album concept and sound came to be and how they wrote and created the songs remotely. They speak about their synergy as a group and the recording process, including working with Kurt Ballou of Converge and Magnus Líndberg of Cult of Luna on the new record. We discuss the featured song and premiere the first single of the album, Lay Waste, available on all streaming platforms.Find Coastlands on:SpotifyAppleBandcampInstagramFacebookTwitter

This episode was initially recorded as episode 25 before the previous two episodes, so the boys celebrate the milestone! Things get off to a rocky start when Christopher drifts off in the middle of a sentence and then checks out while Lance speaks. Lance learns a new interesting fact about Chris.Once they get back on track, the boys discuss new music from Rafael Anton Irisarri, Melodysheep, and Chihei Hatakeyama, [.que], Makeup and Vanity Set, Hot Sugar and Jacaszek. Christopher takes a break to grab food, and Lance gives thanks to you, the listener, for your continued support. Again, back on track, they discuss new music from Ghostlo, Tresspassers William, and Lane 8. Christopher takes ANOTHER break to feed his dog, so Lance takes the opportunity to talk about his appreciation for Christopher’s friendship. The music conversation rounds out with Michael Nau and Tokimonsta. This episode features the song “The Next Frontier” by Ian Urbina and Misc.Inc.Watch the Lane 8 Room Service Festival set.Visit The Outlaw Ocean Music Project.Episode Playlist:Rafael Anton Irisarri - Refuge/RefuseMelodysheep - Chilly Wonka Chihei Hatakeyama - Rose Chain II[.que] - HazeMakeup and Vanity Set - Father SonHot Sugar - The FountainJazaszek - November LateGhostlo - Hide and SeekTrespassers William - WinterstormsLane 8 - Bear HugMichael Nau - No QuitTOKiMONSTA - Get Me Some (feat. Drew Love & Dumbfoundead)The Next Frontier - Ian Urbina & Misc.Inc

The wonderful and talented band Outlander joins this episode of the Waves of Sound Pod! Joe, Dan, and Ian discuss the genesis of the band and their strong synergy as a group. Joe discusses the added dynamics brought with the addition of Ian. Christopher asks the group if the music follows a predetermined concept or if the concept follows the music. They discuss their recording process, including stories from their most recent album, The Valium Machine. They tease information about new releases coming soon and plans for vinyl. Ian talks about the lyrics of The Valium Machine and how they began performing and writing vocals in the first place and so much more! This episode features their song, “Threadbare” from The Valium Machine.Outlander on BandcampOutlander on SpotifyOutlander on InstagramOutlander on FacebookRichard Lambert photographyOutlander Happy Hour Playlist on SpotifyWaves of Sound Pod on InstagramWaves of Sound Pod on Twitter

In this special episode, Robert Holm and Christopher Stålhammar from Feed Me To The Waves join the boys to talk about music and the premiere of their 40-minute live session! In this video, they perform the live set they prepared for the now-canceled dunk!festival, and display the sonic ambiance their music brings inside an art museum located in their hometown of Sweden, the Västerås Art Museum.Join us as we discuss the preparation and challenges they encountered and eventually overcame in producing this live session. Then stick around as Robert and Christopher join us in a good ol’ music discussion! We talk Swedish artists Dungen and September Malevolence. We also get into music by Beach House, Of the Vine, This Will Destroy You, Belong, and The Echelon Effect. We top off this special episode with the title track off of Feed Me To Waves’ album, “Intill.”Watch the Feed Me To The Waves live set.Feed Me To The Waves on InstagramFeed Me To The Waves on BandcampEpisode Playlist:Broken Social Scene - Looks Just Like The SunDungen - Sätt Att SeBeach House - IreneOf the Vine - Left AloneThis Will Destroy You - ArenaBelong - Never Came CloseSeptember Malevolence - Details of Detours甜梅號 - 月娘總是照著我們 | Sugar Plum Ferry - Luna Keeps An Eye On Every SoulThe Echelon Effect - Goodbye My FriendFeed Me To The Waves - Intill

In this very special episode, Nic Brant from Minor Movements joins Christopher and Lance to talk about “good” music. True feelings are shared, and bonds are strengthened. The group starts a discussion around Forhill and San Fermin. A heated debate takes place around drone music, which leads to talking about the artist, Benoît Pioulard. The conversation turns to Tigerwine, Rhone, and Spotlights. Nic talks about the difference between listening to music on Bandcamp vs. other streaming platforms. They talk about music from Philip Daniel, Old Man Gloom, Copeland, Voyage, Astron, Girih, and Charlie Megira. This episode features the new collaboration track from Minor Movements and Coastlands, “Migrations.” Episode Playlist:Forhill - CloserBenoît Pioulard - Partic, reveTigerwine - Black WaterRhone - Cedar SpringsSpotlights - Part IPhilip Daniel, Alistair Sung - AlwaysOld Man Gloom - In Your NameCopeland - Lay HereVoyage - Aura Astron - Floating in Space Girih - EigengrauCharlie Megira, The Bet She’ an Valley Hillbillies - Dunkel PartyMinor Movements, Coastlands - Migrations

This episode of the Waves of Sound Pod is a little different than the others to come before it. The boys gathered in person shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss new music before going to see Thrice, mewithoutYou, Drug Church, and Holy Fawn in Los Angeles. They improv a playlist and listen to music for the first time together to share initial feedback. They discuss new music from Trevor Something g, Emancipator, and Brambles. They also talk about new artist discoveries, including Kosatka, Vaudlow, and 1900. This episode features the new single Low Hum from Minor Movements.Episode Playlist:Kosatka - El Ahrairah Trevor Something - You Are My Obsession Ingrina - Black HoleEmancipator - Iron Ox1900 - 30 sekunder under Tokyo - FältinspeladEluvium - House Taken Over (i)Brambles - Spirits Vaudlow - ObliviateMinor Movements - Low Hum

The 22nd episode begins with a discussion around the enigma that is Christopher’s music taste and Lance’s introduction to the band, Casio. Lance then shows off and talks about his new merch from Hundredth. They get into a new music discussion about the band Holy Fawn and talk about seeing them with Thrice and mewithoutYou in LA. They dive back into new music from Loscil, Sleeper, The Mercury Program, and Holm. There is a heated debate around the band Only Child Tyrant, which rolls into a conversation around Withered Hands, Porter Robinson, All Shall Be Well, and few other tangents, including the new album from Tame Impala. This episode wraps up with a discussion around On Circles, the newest release from Caspian, and the featured song “Collapser.” Be sure to follow the Waves of Sound Pod on social media:TwitterInstagramEpisode Playlist:Jungle - CasioHoly Fawn - CandyLoscil - PersistentThe Mercury Program - Dance PactHOLM - SpoolOnly Child Tyrant - Monkey BoxWithered Winds - Death Gives Life MeaningPorter Robinson - Get Your WishAll Shall Be Well (and All Shall Be Well and All Manner of Things Shall Be Well) - Beyond Us, Only DarknessHoly Fuck (feat. Nicholas Allbrook) - Free GlossWMD - Soft Dormancy Caspian - CollapserSleeper - Myxolydia

It’s that time when Christopher and Lance review the top albums of the previous year - 2019. The two friends get right to it and count down to their number one albums of the year. Their top ten lists include From Indian Lakes, Duster, Rafael Anton Irrisari, Cult of Luna, A Swarm of the Sun, We Lost the Sea, Feed Me To The Waves, Glassing, Sadness, and Tides From Nebula.Episode Playlist: Sunn 0))) - Ascension (A)From Indian Lakes - It Pulls You UpDuster - Copernicus CraterSquare Peg Round Hole - How to Say GoodbyeKing Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Organ FarmerRafael Anton Irisarri - ChrysalismCult of Luna - The Silent ManThe Ascent of Everest - Dreadful Patient PersistenceA Swarm of the Sun - The WoodsWe Lost The Sea - TowersFeed Me To The Waves - All AlignHeron - Gravity ShiftGlassing - A Good DeathCorre - FirstOutlander - ReturnFeed Me To The Waves - Patterns in StaticRafael Anton Irisarri - Coastal Trapped DisturbanceMinor Movements - Clouds of Smoke Sadness - I Want to Be There Tides From Nebula - Ghost Horses

In this episode, Christopher and Lance interview Nic Brant and Jeremy Wurst from Minor Movements! The episode begins with a debut clip from their new single, Low Hum. They get into the history of Minor Movements and how it grew from a solo project with Nic producing the first two records to a full lineup on the most recent album, Bloom, as well as the recording process. They talk influences, including This Will Destroy You, Converge, Lowercase Noises, Hammock, Tides of Man, and Thrice. The majority of the conversation is centered around Bloom, how they recorded it, mixed it, and which song is their favorite to play live. They briefly discuss how even the new single is vastly different from the music on Bloom. Nic and Jeremy discuss the future of Minor Movements and the possibility of writing music to visual aids. This episode concludes with the featured song, Where You're Looking From, from Bloom.https://minormovements.bandcamp.com Instagram Facebook Episode Playlist: This Will Destroy You - New Topia Converge - The Dusk in Us Lowercase Noises - Passage Hammock - Turning Into Tiny Particles... Floating Through Empty Space Tides Of Man - Mountain House Thrice - Hurricane PILLARS - Finalita Frightened Rabbit - Little Drum Death Cab for Cutie - Brothers on a Hotel Bed

Christopher and Lance interview Feed Me To The Waves from Västerås, Sweden! The discussion starts with brief introductions and a history of the band - how they started, and a thrilling story full of twists and turns of how they got to their current lineup and recording their most recent album, Intill. They talk about how and why they decided to record Intill themselves, and how natural it was creating the new record. The band touches on the meaning behind Intill, their writing process, and constructive jamming. They discuss what it’s like working with and becoming part of the Dunk! Records family and the announcement of playing Dunk! Festival for the first time in 2020! This jam-packed episode ends with the featured song “Within Reach.”You can visit https://feedmetothewaves.bandcamp.com/ for music and merch, as well as https://dunkrecords.com/products/feed-me-to-the-waves-intill-2xlp for a limited vinyl of Intill!Episode Playlist:Antarctic - Friendly Insectspg.lost - CrystallineMogwai - CodyTortoise - SenecaRadiohead - Everything In Its Right PlaceBig Thief - NotSebastian Plano - Éxta Billie Eilish - bury a friendKanye West - Follow GodThis Will Destroy You - ClubsFeed Me To The Waves - Within Reach

The boys have a rough start but quickly recover. They discuss new music from Tourist, Federico Albanese, From Indian Lakes, Have a Nice Life, Hundredth, eery, eli filosov, Pray for Sound, and Wang Wen. The back half of the episode is spent discussing the entire discography of mewithoutYou following their announcement that they are calling it quits in 2020. They feature the song Carousels from Catch for Us the Foxes.Tourist - ElixirFederico Albanese - Mauer BluesFrom Indian Lakes - Your Heartbeat Against MineHave a Nice Life - Science Beat Hundredth - Iridescenteery and eli filosov - closer Pray for Sound - TalusWang Wen - Stone ScissorsmewithoutYou - Nice and BluemewithoutYou -LeafmewithoutYou - A Glass Can Only Spill What It ContainsmewithoutYou - The Fox, The Crow, and The CookiemewithoutYou - Grist for the Malady MillmewithoutYou - D-MinormewithoutYou - Red Cow (Golden Calf Version)mewithoutYou - Cities of the Plain mewithoutYou - Flee, Thou Matadors!

An extraordinary guest, Armando “Mando” Torres, joins Christopher and Lance on this episode of the Waves of Sound Pod Podcast. Lance regales his two friends with a story of seeing This Patch of Sky a week before the band broke up. He also shares his story of seeing The Midnight at The Novo in Los Angeles. Mando invents “Saxvember.” They jump into a conversation about new music, including Slow Meadow, A.L.I.S.O.N, Cult of Luna, Flamingosis, Sannhet, Ranges, Trna, LFO Waves, and Max Richter. Another special guest, Buck Yuma, makes an appearance to discuss his movie review of Ad Astra. Christopher, Lance, and Mando dive back into new music by M83, From Indian Lakes, and round out the episode with the featured artist, Sadness.Episode Playlist:Slow Meadow - Helium Life JacketA.L.I.S.O.N - pink cloud daysCult of Luna - A Dawn to FearPure Colors, Flamingosis - Bootsy’s New BassSannhet - So NumbRanges - Babylon the Great, Pt. 3Trna - EarthcultLFO Waves - Pulsating Ice Sheet. Max Richter - To The Stars - From “Ad Astra” SoundtrackM83 - Temple of SorrowFrom Indian Lakes - It Pulls You UpSadness - Somewhere

The boys begin the 16th episode with blasphemies, monsoons, and sci-fi books. Christopher is ready for the Phoenix summer to be over, and Lance discusses a new book series he started called Arc of a Scythe by Neal Shusterman, that has kept him busy of late. Christopher reminisces and regales Lance with a story of seeing Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Mogwai, and Boris live. “Existential Fear Everywhere” goes into a deep playlist starting with new music from Tool, from which Lance quickly digresses into the show Frasier and the latest standup of Dave Chapelle. The two friends get back on track with music by Codes In The Clouds, Jimmy Stofer, Autumn Creatures, Rosentwig, Astodan, and Djo. They argue over new music from King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, talk new Corre, Battles, and Christopher gets real about an old favorite of Lance’s. They discuss the new single, Demagogue, from Ranges and Lance shares a story about how sharing this song and this band affected someone he knows. This #wosp episode ends with the featured artist, The Ascent of Everest, and the song "Forest of Mirrors" from their latest album Is Not Defeated.Episode Playlist:Tool - Fear InoculumCodes In The Clouds - Tide Creeps Like a ThiefJimmy Stofer - SnowfallAutumn Creatures - Death in Silent PlacesRosentwig - HiraethLifeformed - Cider TimeAstodan - NasuDjo - RoddyKing Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - PerihelionCorre - CyclesBattles, Sal Principato - Titanium 2 Step65daysofstatic - trackerplatzRanges - DemagogueThe Ascent of Everest - Forest of Mirrors

“Hot and Randy” begins with the boys celebrating 50 years of the Apollo missions and discuss Brian Eno. They quickly digress into a movie review of First Man and how perfect Ryan Gosling is. Christopher and Lance jump back into regularly scheduled programming and discuss new releases from Heron, Circa Survive, Black Marble, The Ascent of Everest, and Tycho. Lance throws a rare hissy fit over a new single from Russian Circles. After Christopher calms him down, they continue their new music conversation with Nightmare Scenario and Tom Yorke. Somehow they end up digressing into reminiscing over Dashboard Confessional nostalgic feels. The home stretch of episode 15 includes music from We Lost the Sea, The Appleseed Cast, Sabrepulse, and The Echelon Effect. They round out this episode with their featured artist, Spotlights.Episode Playlist:Brian Eno - Deep Blue Day - RemasteredHeron - Moon DataCirca Survive - Act AppalledBlack Marble - One Eye OpenThe Ascent of Everest - Buried in LeavesTycho, Saint Sinner - For How LongNightmare Scenario - Darkness All AroundThom Yorke - Dawn ChorusWe Lost the Sea - TowersSabrepulse - HayatiThe Appleseed Cast - Time The DestroyerHalftribe - Ideosyncrasy The Echelon Effect - Goodbye My FriendSpotlights - Far from Falling

Episode 14, Funky AF, begins with Christopher and Lance catching up talking about the scorching Phoenix heat, Christopher creepin’ on people, how dope Apple TV screensavers are, Christopher’s love for Unsolved Mysteries, and Christopher’s weird run-in with his neighbor. The besties jump into discussing new music including a new record from Pelican, Lights Out Asia, Girl Band, As Cities Burn, Froth, and Futuropaco. Lance flex’s his vamping skills while Christopher attempts to go off the cuff to play music by Zechs Marquise. Lance then has to break to get coffee away from his dog, Sigur Rós. They resume regularly scheduled programming with new music from King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Expiration of a Young Man (sent in from a #wavesofsoundpod Twitter follower), and end episode 14 featuring the song “It’s Really Nice Weather Down Here” by Feed Me to the Waves.Episode Playlist:Pelican - Full Moon, Black WaterLIGHTS OUT ASIA - They Disappear into the PalmsGirl Band - ShoulderbladesAs Cities Burn - Die ContraryFroth - a2Futuropaco - La Torre CadeKing Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Self-ImmolateExpiration of a Young Man - Debating With the Devil Whether to Die or NotFeed Me to the Waves - It's Really Nice Weather Down Here

The boys catch up talking about beach visits with the dog, instantly regretting Taco Bell, and Christopher getting (back?) into shape. The get into new music featuring Grivo, Com Truise (including an embarrassing story of Lance leaving his show early), Ben Frost, and The Midnight. Christopher brings up an oldie from Isis to get Lance's thoughts. They jump back into music from Pelican and gush over the new single, "Arluck" by Russian Circles. The home stretch of the show is a discussion centered around Cult of Luna, Big Brave, and a heated argument over John Mayer. The boys wrap up episode 13 featuring the song "Stay the Same" by The Meeting Places.Episode Playlist:Grivo - H.D.C.Com Truise - KontexBen Frost - Theory of Machines The Midnight - America OnlineIsis - Holy TearsPelican - Cold HopeRussian Circles - Arluck Cult of Luna - The Silent ManBig Brave - Muted Shifting of SpaceJohn Mayer - I Guess I Just Feel LikeThe Meeting Places - Stay the Same

The boys start this episode by asking the age-old question, “does size matter?” Christopher and Lance quickly digress into a discussion about the awesomeness of Bob’s Burgers and other shows. Lance confesses to crying like a baby when Tiger Woods won the Master’s golf tournament. Christopher talks about how Leaving Neverland ruined him. Lance reminisces about eating Fatburger for the first time. Then they get into the meat of the episode opening the conversation to sharing new music with each other, including artists such as Ioanna Gika, Rotting Yellow, Pelican, Kalax, and end with their new favorite ambient artist, Alaskan Tapes. They close the episode featuring “Sleeper” by Glassing.Episode Playlist:Ioanna Gika - SwanThe Omnific - BugbearRotting Yellow - BilgeAudrey Fall - WolmarFroth - LaurelPelican - Midnight and MescalineTame Impala - PatienceKalax, McRocklin - Neon BloodMakeup and Vanity Set - A Glowing Light, a PromiseAlaskan Tapes - Where They LayGlassing - Sleeper

The guys start by celebrating their first anniversary of the podcast! Christopher then reviews a few recent shows including Low, Nanami Ozone, Kikagaku Moyo, and Daughters. Lance introduces a few recent discoveries including David Maxim Micic, Bear The Mammoth, and Meniscus. The rest of the episode is devoted to a full album review of Bloom by Minor Movements and feature the single “Hamatreya.”Episode Playlist:Nanami Ozone - Alone TooBear The Mammoth - MossianKikagaku Moyo - Dripping SunDavid Maxim Micic - 500 Seconds Before SunsetLow - Dancing and Blood Meniscus - DoomDaughters - Satan in the WaitFucked & Bound - Get InsideMinor Movements - Hamatreya

In this 10th episode of the Waves of Sound Pod, Lance talks about his new life in LA, how adorable Christopher looks in a beanie, then the guys try out a new format and discuss new releases and new musical finds including JPEGMafia, Three Trapped Tigers, Duster, Mono, Sleep Party People, and more! They finish off the episode by featuring “Daughters" by S.Maharba!Episode Playlist:JPEGMAFIA - "Germs"Three Trapped Tigers - "Kraken"Duster - "What You're Doing to Me"MONO - "Meet Us Where the Night Ends"Sleep Party People - "4th Drawer Down"The Ascent of Everest - "Alas! Alas! The Breath of Life!"36 - "Ego Death"Magma Waves - "I Am Afraid of You"A Swarm of the Sun - "The Woods"S.Maharba - "Daughters"They Say We’re Sinking - “Teth (The Keeper)”

Christopher and Lance have their first guest, Billy Barker, on the show! Billy is a close friend and co-worker. The three talk Billy's history as a DJ, Glogs, creativity and Minecraft, 90s music and IRC - the Napster before Napster. The guys also discussed Ghostface Killah, the importance of Eminem, Shaq as a rapper, and more rap. Other genres were discussed, but it was mainly rap and hip hop, so Lance was lost most of the time.

It’s the end of year episode, which means only one thing - top 10 album releases of 2018. Or in Christopher’s case…a top five list with five honorable mentions. The guys also celebrate their birthdays only being days apart. Lance’s top 10 includes God Is an Astronaut, Between the Buried and Me, Thrice, and mewithoutYou. Christopher’s top five includes Daughters, Thou, and Cut Worms. They wrap up the episode and the year discussing big news from Lance and feature the song “Until Light Failed Me” from Through a Glass, Darkly.

The guys start this episode off with a rant about how awkward it is when someone talks to you in the bathroom, or worse when they talk on the phone. Lance talks new music by mewithoutYou and Thomas Giles and going to the Circa Survive show at the Van Buren. Christopher dives into new music by Public Memory and Daughters while also recapping his first music festival experience at Desert Daze. Featured Song: Ghastly City Sleep - “Witchery”Episode Playlist:mewithoutYou - Julia (or Holy to the Lord on the Bells of Horses)Thomas Giles - MilanPublic Memory - FalsettoDaughters - Satan In the WaitCirca Survive - Get OutmewithoutYou - Tie Me Up! Untie Me!Thomas Giles - Devotion (instrumental)Thomas Giles - Velcro KidPublic Memory - MirrorDaughters - The HitGhastly City Sleep - Witchery

Lance starts this episode off talking about his vacation to LA where he almost got sick on the Harry Potter ride after drinking frozen Butterbeer. Chris recounts his meeting of a long time music idol and going to Desert Daze fest. The boys then get into some new music by This Will Destroy You including the singles “Escape Angles” and “Get Away Closer.” They get into some upcoming shows including Holy Fawn, Russian Circles, and Nine Inch Nails. Lance and Chris wrap the episode talking about other new music they’ve been jamming including bands like mewithoutYou, Death Cab For Cutie, Thou, and Fiance.Featured Song: "Oh Love That Will Not Let Me Go" by BraveyoungEpisode Playlist:Tides of Man - New FuturesDeath Cab For Cutie - I Dreamt We Spoke AgainmewithoutYou - August 6thKaddisfly - The Middleman'68 - Life Has Its DesignFiance - solitaireThou - The Changeling PrinceJack White - Corporation Coheed - Unheavenly CreaturesInterpol - If You Really Love NothingChelsea Wolfe - 16 PsycheSeven Lions - After Dark (feat. Fiora)This Will Destroy You - Escape Angles This Will Destroy You - Get Away CloserTame Impala - Let It Happen

Lance and Christopher start this episode by talking about the joys of La Croix water. They get into new records they have purchased by bands that include Cut Worms, Preoccupations, King Gizzard, Pelican, and This Will Destroy You. Then they venture into new releases by Dance Gavin Dance, Maps & Atlases, Anthony Green, Baptists, Thou, Nine Inch Nails, Young Widows, and Chris goes in-depth into the new Melody's Echo Chamber release "Bon Voyage." The guys end this episode with an album review of "They March In Endless Circles" by A Film in Color and feature the song "Sightless Gods."Purchase “They March in Endless Circles” by A Film in Color on vinyl: http://scienceofsilence.limitedrun.com/products/618660-a-film-in-color-they-march-in-endless-circles-lpFeatured song: "Sightless Gods" by A Film In Colorhttps://afilmincolor.bandcamp.comEpisode Playlist:Melody's Echo Chamber - Desert HorseMaps & Atlases - Violet ThreadedDance Gavin Dance - Midnight CrusadePreoccupations - Unconcious MelodyKing Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Nuclear FusionAnthony Green - Vera LynnTalk Talk - It's My LifeGod Is an Astronaut - Mortal CoilBaptists - CapsuleYoung Widows - Prey for the BeastPelican - Spaceship Broken - Parts NeededCollapse Under the Empire - The Holy MountainThis Will Destroy You - They Move on Tracks of Never-Ending LightChris Walla - Kanta's ThemeA Film in Color - Sightless Gods

Christopher then gets into his record store day loot. Lance talks about accidentally buying an album he already had. They randomly argue about Ikea shelves. Then they get into the two live shows they saw in one week including Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Tycho, and Phantogram. Christopher also talks about seeing Preoccupations (formerly Viet Kong) a few days before Godspeed You! Black Emperor. After a few other show discussions, the boys get into some new releases including Toundra, Sigur Rós, Goldmund, Ty Segall, King Tuff, and Wand. Last but not least, Lance and Christopher round out episode four with an album review of God Is an Astronaut's newest release, Epitaph.Episode Playlist:God Is an Astronaut - Seance RoomTy Segall - And, GoodnightKing Tuff - Thru the CracksWand - Blue CloudCut Worms - It Won’t Be LongThou - Diaphanous ShiftArctic Monkeys - Tranquility Base Hotel & CasinoToundra - TuaregSigur Ros - 64˚08’43.3”N 21˚55’38.8”WWith Different Eyes - Waves of EternityGoldmund - CircleThe Glitch Mob - Disintegrate SlowlyBear Ghost - StarkillerA Film in Color - I

Lance and Christopher talk about the passing of Caleb Scolfeld (Cave In and Zo Zobra) and why deaths like his effect us so much. Christopher talks about his band Sun System being added to the When In AZ Volume 2 compilation. The two talk about their experience going to a record store (Stinkweeds) for the first time together and the albums they purchased (including bands such as Preoccupations, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and more). They also reminisce about the Pelican show they went to together last year. Lance shares one of his favorite playlists he found from Pitchfork. Lance also discusses the recent Between the Buried and Me and The Dear Hunter show. They talk about upcoming shows they will be attending including Closure In Moscow, Chromeo, and Frankie Cosmos. They also talk RECORD STORE DAY! They share new music they're listening to including Amenra, Aural Method, and Slow Meadow. Finally, they review featured artist Man Mountain and their new album "Infinity Mirror." Episode 3 Playlist:Closure In Moscow - Seeds of GoldCave In - Big RiffZozobra - Kill and CrushChromeo - Bonified Lovin' David Bowie - Space OddityHalf String - Arc-FoldJunius - A Word Could Kill HerThis Will Destroy You - Black Dunes Driftoff- Dying LightPelican - Last Day of WinterRosetta - Red in Tooth and ClawBoards of Canada - Music Is MathBrian Eno - An Ending (Ascent)Squarepusher - Massif (Strong)Girls Names - ReticenceAutechre - FoilWaxahatchee / Kevin Morby - The Dark Don't Hide ItThe Dear Hunter - The RevivalMax Richter - Path 5 (delta)Leprous - BonnevilleJoy Division - ColonyGodspeed You! Black Emperor - Anthem for No State, Pt. IIIIf These Trees Could Talk - Iron GlacierWage War - SouthboundNrthrn - Dark MatterMan Mountain - No Man Needs Nothing

Lance and Christopher start the conversation with Christopher's last show with Sun System at Rogue Bar. They talk about Lance's move to a new apartment and their new "studio." Lance attributes his real-life hashtagging to Iliza Schlesinger. He also talks about his recent adventures seeing the comedian, Bryan Callen, at Stand Up Live in Phoenix, as well as the Waking Up podcast with Sam Harris at Comerica Theatre. Christopher talks about his recent experience seeing Adam Carolla and Dennis Prager live at Grand Canyon University and getting out of your echo chamber. They take a turn into the #metoo movement because of both live shows (Sam Harris and Adam Carolla) discussing the issue. Christopher asks the question if you can separate an artist's personal life from their art, which leads to a startling discovery of a certain album Christopher owns. The boys then discuss their recent outing to a Sumac concert and leaving before Converge. The end the conversation by talking about upcoming shows they are attending, which include Closure In Moscow, Soft Kill, Phantogram and Tycho, Between the Buried and Me and The Dear Hunter, as well as one of their greatest influences, Godspeed You! Black Emperor. They round out episode two with recommending the bands Ghastly City Sleep and Bear Success. Episode Playlist:Blac Rabbit - Over the RainbowPhantogram - You Don't Get Me High AnymoreBørns - Sweet DreamsDaft Punk - Give Life Back to MusicGhastly City Sleep - ClumsyDay Wave - GoneTearjerker - RestlessSoft Kill - Sea of DoubtMogwai - Auto RockLowercase Noises - Prevailing WindsTycho - SpectreBalmohrea - Behind the WorldCom Truise - DryswchAphex Twin - Alberto BalsalmScHoolboy Q, 2 Chainz, Saudi - X (Black Panther soundtrack)Outkast - Rosa ParksKendrick Lamar - Black Panther (Black Panther soundtrack) God Is an Astronaut - EpitaphGodspeed You! Black Emperor - The Dead Flag BluesGodspeed You! Black Emperor - Undoing Luciferian TowersThis Will Destroy You - Black Dunes (live)Reggie and the Full Effect - II pesce svedeseClosure In Moscow - Neoprene ByzantineGood Tiger - The Devil Thinks I'm SinkingBear Succes - Ice AgeBetween the Buried and Me - Condemned to the GallowsSumac - Rigid ManConverge - A Single TearRafael Anton Irisarri - Every Scene Fades

In the first Waves of Sound episode, Christopher and Lance talk about the experience of music, the inspiration for starting a podcast, and the transcendent music of bands such as Caspian, Brand New, and Sigur Rós.