What the Foster!?

On this week's episode of What the Foster!? I interviewed San Jose based artist Mild Monk. Mild Monk (Henry Stein) launched his music career back in 2017 with his first digital record ‘Love'. Since then he has released an array of lo-fi synth, electric guitar driven singles, including his most recent single 'Time Alone'. Mild Monk is all the best parts of your favorite alternative pop artists -  his sound comparable to artists like mk.gee, Benny Sings, and FKJ. Listen to us chat about the intersection of culture and music, the writing of his single Time Alone, and our favorite Tiny Desk episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatthefosterpodcast/support

On Episode 3 of What the Foster!? I had the honor of interviewing one of my favorite artists Hammydown. Hammydown (also known as Abbie Morin) released their debut EP Pizzaface back in July 2017. Their sound is a harmonious mix of 90s alternative rock, pop and indie. Morin is also best known for being a part of the pop rock band Caroline Rose, lending their talents on guitar, synth, and backup vocals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatthefosterpodcast/support

On Episode 2 of WTF!? I interviewed West Philadelphia-based musicians Martronimous (Marty Gottlieb-Hollis) and TH/EM (Emma Rutenberg). Martronimous is a trumpet player and producer. Their sound is a seamless infusion of hip-hip, jazz and electronic music, exemplified perfectly in their debut EP “Incompleteness” Volume 1 released in 2019. Volume 2, released just this year, is home to the colorful track “Take My Time” which features the breezy and soulful voice of TH/EM. In addition to "Take My Time", TH/EM has also lent their voice to singles such as, "Midnight" co-written by TH/EM and Samara Bradley. TH/EM is currently in the process of forming their first project to release as a solo artist.  ~Intro Music: by Derin Caglar (instagram: @derincaglar, @sofracollective) ~Outro Music: "Take My Time" by Martronimous ft. TH/EM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatthefosterpodcast/support

For this first episode I interviewed my lovely bandmates of Willow Hill Motel. Willow Hill Motel was officially formed back in 2018 by Damien Cabrera (vocals/guitar), adding Alex Davidson (bass) and I (drums) into the mix this year. Since it's creation, WHM has released their EP  "Family & Friends" as well as a number of other singles that can be found on music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Bandcamp, and ITunes.   ~Intro Music: by Derin Caglar (instagram: @derincaglar, @sofracollective) ~Outro Music: "Feel Used" by Willow Hill Motel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatthefosterpodcast/support

Welcome to What the Foster!? A music podcast where I will be highlighting the voices of LGBTQ  + POC artists and asking the important w's---who, what, where, when, why---about themselves and their art. ~Intro music: by Derin Caglar @derincaglar @sofracollective~ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatthefosterpodcast/support