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What does summer sound like? In this special edition of the NashVillager podcast, WPLN education reporter Alexis Marshall brings listeners to three summer camps serving different communities around Nashville. This Tennessee camp creates space for grief — and joy — for children who have lost a loved one This songwriting camp offers inspiration and exposure for Nashville girls How this camp for kids who stutter builds confidence and connections Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerReporter: Alexis MarshallAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
Since we last talked about school vouchers back in fall 2022, the state legislature and governor have made major steps toward making them a reality for all Tennesseeans. Right now, there are bills on the table in the House and Senate that would give over $7000 per student against their private school tuition— regardless of whether they were ever even enrolled in public school. Some are calling this a subsidy for the rich, and some are saying vouchers will make private school more accessible for low and middle class families. We'll talk today with lawmakers, parents, advocates, and reporters to understand this legislation. We will also turn to national perspectives on what has happened in states like Vermont and Arizona with their respective voucher programs— and see what we can learn from them. This episode was produced by Elizabeth Burton. Special thanks to WPLN's Alexis Marshall, Austin Sauerbrei, Ken Jobe, Katherine Ceicys, and Marta Aldrich at Chalkbeat. Guests: Liv Cook, former special education teacher and Public Education Campaign Organizer at the Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment (SOCM) Barbara Long, retired Murfreesboro schoolteacher, current board member at Murfreesboro City Schools Freda Player, board member at MNPS Representative Sam McKenzie (D-15), state legislator representing Knox County, chairman of the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators, member of the House K12 subcommittee Victor Evans, Executive Director of TennesseeCAN, former teacher in Memphis Alec MacGillis, investigative reporter with ProPublica Follow this link for further reading: https://wpln.org/post/episodes/whats-going-on-with-school-vouchers/
WPLN reporters Alexis Marshall and Blaise Gainey have been closely following local politics in Sumner County. The ultra-conservative Sumner County Constitutional Republicans have amassed incredible political power in a very short time, effectively taking over the county commission. The county's upcoming March 5 elections could significantly change the makeup of the school board. But how did we get here? And how that has shifted the political and educational landscape for those living in Sumner County? Our WPLN reporters share some of their recent work with us, and give us the lay of the land ahead of the elections. Guests: Blaise Gainey, WPLN political reporter Alexis Marshall, WPLN education reporter This episode was produced by Magnolia McKay.
Nicole Williams is back! On this week's edition of Inside Council Chambers, Nicole Williams (aka @startleseasily on X or Twitter) takes us out west. In this recap of November 7's Metro Council meeting, we hear a lot from CM Courtney Johnston about some rules and regulations on the proper etiquette. We also dive deep on what the what is going on with the pythons being around people's necks, Nashville's night mayor, and more. Next, we'll hear from WPLN reporters Blaise Gainey, Caroline Eggers, and Alexis Marshall on the latest on their beats.
One safety measure used by Metro Nashville Public Schools is school resource officers — SROs — which are staffed by the city's police department. But having police officers in schools isn't a panacea. It's unclear if having SROs can prevent major tragedies like school shootings. And critics say that having officers in schools exacerbates the school-to-prison pipeline by criminalizing behavior that could be resolved in other ways, like counseling, conflict resolution or other restorative practices. But if not SROs, how else can we protect our schools from threats? What can school staffers tell us about where threats are coming from? And how do you young people feel about their safety, and walking the halls with SROs? On on this first day of school for Nashville, we'll start today's show with WPLN education reporter Alexis Marshall. Guests: Israel Perez, high school senior Mac Hardy, director of operations, National Association of School Resource Officers Jonathan Brocco, educator and school administrator in Nashville Nancy Duchesneau, senior P-12 researcher with Education Trust Judge Sheila Jones Calloway, Davidson County Juvenile Court This episode was produced by Alexis Marshall and Magnolia McKay.
Giving birth costs an average of $18,885 nationwide before insurance. If you have a medical emergency, you can expect to spend hundreds on your ambulance ride — and that doesn't even include the cost of the medical care itself. In fact, medical debt is the leading type of debt on credit cards in the U.S. But… if you live with disabilities or chronic illnesses, those medical costs are significantly higher. On top of that, the sacrifices you might make in order to afford the medical care can come at the cost of one's social life, or even basic needs. Today, we'll hear from disabled Nashvillians and their caregivers about the cost of care, financial and beyond. But first, WPLN's education reporter Alexis Marshall joins us to talk about her in-depth reporting on Tennessee's 3rd grade retention law. Guests: Ashton McGrady, social media content creator McKenzie Tuckson, student and advocate for disabilities Tamara Tuckson, caregiver, special education advocate, and IEP consultant Jackie Kancir, caregiver and disability policy advocate Lauren Pearcy, Executive Director for Tennessee Council for Developmental Disabilities This episode was produced by Elizabeth Burton. Special thanks to Tom Jedlowski, Leisa Hammett, Tyler Samuel and Cathlyn Smith.
In Part 2, candidates answer questions on economic development, mental health and guns, and This Is Nashville senior producer Steve Haruch, multimedia producer Elizabeth Burton and WPLN education reporter Alexis Marshall provide analysis. Plus, we've got bonus behind the scenes content from Monday's event. *Listen to Part 1.*** On Monday, June 26, This Is Nashville and WPLN News collaborated with the Nashville Child and Youth Collaborative to put on a mayoral forum, which we called “For Nashville's Future.” The goal was to center the needs and interests of Nashville's youth, and we gave four local teens from the Mayor's Youth Council a chance to ask questions directly to the candidates: Madison Moore, Nashville School of the Arts Hudson Honeybone, Ensworth High School Suzanna Wilkinson, Hillsboro High School Yusuf Dogan, Middle Tennessee State University Seven candidates took part in the forum, which was held at the Honey Alexander Center in front of a live audience. They are: Jeff Yarbro Matt Wiltshire Alice Rolli Freddie O'Connell Sharon Hurt Jim Gingrich Heidi Campbell This episode was produced by executive producer Andrea Tudhope. Special thanks to Cameron Adkins, Chas Sisk, Nate Smith, Carl Pedersen, LaTonya Turner, Pamela Sheffer and the entire Nashville Child & Youth Collaborative.
On Monday, June 26, This Is Nashville and WPLN News collaborated with the Nashville Child and Youth Collaborative to put on a mayoral forum, which we called “For Nashville's Future.” This is Part 1 — candidates answer questions about climate change and substance abuse, and This Is Nashville senior producer Steve Haruch and WPLN education reporter Alexis Marshall provide analysis. The goal was to center the needs and interests of Nashville's youth, and we gave four local teens from the Mayor's Youth Council a chance to ask questions directly to the candidates: Madison Moore, Nashville School of the Arts Hudson Honeybone, Ensworth High School Suzanna Wilkinson, Hillsboro High School Yusuf Dogan, Middle Tennessee State University Seven candidates took part in the forum, which was held at the Honey Alexander Center in front of a live audience. They are: Jeff Yarbro Matt Wiltshire Alice Rolli Freddie O'Connell Sharon Hurt Jim Gingrich Heidi Campbell This episode was produced by executive producer Andrea Tudhope. Special thanks to Cameron Adkins, Chas Sisk, Nate Smith, Carl Pedersen, LaTonya Turner, Pamela Sheffer and the entire Nashville Child & Youth Collaborative.
Now, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on the future of affirmative action in the coming days. Today, we'll talk to experts on law and affirmative action to unpack what a possible ruling from the Supreme Court might mean for college admissions, and the future of diversity on college campuses in Tennessee. But first, we're joined by WPLN's education reporter Alexis Marshall for the latest on Nashville's ongoing school safety conversation. Guests: Dr. Kelly E. Slay, assistant professor of higher education and public policy at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College Matthew Shaw, assistant professor of law, and assistant professor of public policy and education at Vanderbilt University Dr. Eric Stokes, assistant vice provost of strategic enrollment services at the University of Memphis Nichole Davari, director of community engagement & DEI for Persist Nashville Katherin Gomez, incoming freshman student at Fisk University
On June 12, 2020, a group of protesters began occupying Legislative Plaza. Among them was now state-representative Justin Jones. For over two months, they called on Governor Bill Lee to meet with them to discuss racial justice and policing in Tennessee. The occupation lasted for 62 days until the state passed a law that escalated camping on public property from a misdemeanor to a felony. In this episode, guest host Steve Haruch speaks with people who participated in the People's Plaza protest and what has changed since then. But first, WPLN education reporter Alexis Marshall joins us to discuss a recent report that puts child abuse into economic terms. Guests: Rev. Venita Lewis, organizer and president of NAACP Nashville Angel Stansberry, organizer and criminal justice chair of NAACP Nashville Dieama McDougal, protestor Mike Stewart, attorney and former state representative From WPLN's archives: Nashville Activists Center Black Joy At Block Party, Wrapping Third Weekend Of Protests (published June 2020) From Civil Rights Story Time To Marches Through Downtown, Nashvillians Of All Ages Rally For Racial Justice (published June 2020) Police Brutality Protesters Rally Against Misconduct Within The Department (published Aug. 2020) Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Signs Law That Will Increase Punishments For Protesters (published Aug. 2020) We Checked In On A Dozen Demands Made By Black Lives Matter Protesters In Nashville. Here's Where They Stand. (published May 2021) Today's episode was produced by Steve Haruch.
Nashville has a healthy local beer scene, with dozens of local breweries and beer halls, and even a WNXP-themed beer. This Sunday, the Craft Brewers Conference is coming to town, so in today's episode, we're diving into the history and culture of the local beer scene, as well as hosting an on-air taste test. But first, Tennessee's top education official is stepping down at the end of this school year. Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn has served in her position since 2019, when she was appointed by Gov. Bill Lee. Now she's leaving the post. We're joined by WPLN's education reporter Alexis Marshall to learn more. Guests: Alexis Marshall, WPLN education reporter Will Cheek III, attorney specializing in alcoholic beverage work Sharon Cheek, executive director of the Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild Bailey Spaulding, CEO and founder of Jackalope Brewing Company Kent Taylor, owner and founder of Blackstone Brewing Company Chad Mueller, head brewer TennFold Brewing
After a shooter opened fire at a Nashville elementary school on Monday, authorities are still searching for a motive. The attack took place at the Covenant School and left three adults, three children and the shooter dead. Alexis Marshall of WPLN joins us. And, a fire broke out in an immigration center in Ciudad Juárez killing 39 migrants and injuring 29 others. Angela Kocherga, KTEP's news director, joins us to give more information. Then, to close out Women's History Month, we're rounding up some anthems of women empowerment through the years. There are the obvious ones like Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" and Aretha Franklin's "Respect," but we look at where inspiration for those came from and the songs that have come out since. NPR music critic Ann Powers joins us.
Drivers throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee share the road with truckers carrying loads of goods every day on our highways. But what do we know about truckers beyond the stereotypes? Today, we're talking to truckers about what life is really like on the road, their role in the supply chain and what they think about local drivers. But first, WPLN education reporter Alexis Marshall has an update on revisions to the third-grade retention law. Guests: Mandie Moore, truck driver with TJ Russ Transports Walter Sawyers, driver, owner and founder of worker-owned cooperative 3rd Eye Trucking Klark Koharik, general manager at Dillon Transportation Joe Dileo, president of Chariot Logistics
Tina and Hillary cover Judge Donna Scott Davenport and anti-LGBTQ activist Anita Bryant. Tina's Story Judge Donna Scott Davenport oversaw juvenile justice cases in Tennessee. BUT after implementing a “filter system," she illegally sent children to jail. Hillary's Story Throughout the 1960s-80s, Anita Bryant had a modest singing career that bought her some notoriety. But it was her anti-gay crusade that made her infamous. Sources Tina's Story Change.org US Dept. of Justice: Investigate Tennessee Judge Donna S. Davenport for Jailing Kids! (https://www.change.org/p/department-of-justice-u-s-dept-of-justice-investigate-tennessee-judge-donna-s-davenport-for-jailing-kids) Daily Mail Tennessee judge who 'used unconstitutional detention' and arrest policies to jail children as young as seven for truancy announces she's retiring - one day after legislators moved to remove her (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10428597/Tennessee-judge-implemented-juvenile-detention-policies-announced-retirement.html)--by Tommy Taylor and Christopher Eberhart Daily News Journal D.L. Hughley confronts Rutherford County for arresting kids: 'There have to be accomplices' (https://www.dnj.com/story/news/2022/02/05/dl-hughley-actor-tennessee-judge-donna-scott-davenport-jailing-children-rutherford-county-mtsu/6669010001/)--by Kailee Shores ProPublica Black Children Were Jailed for a Crime That Doesn't Exist. Almost Nothing Happened to the Adults in Charge (https://www.propublica.org/article/black-children-were-jailed-for-a-crime-that-doesnt-exist?token=Tu5C70R2pCBv8Yj33AkMh2E-mHz3d6iu).--by Ken Armstrong and Meribah Knight Tennessee Judge Who Illegally Jailed Children Plans to Retire, Will Not Seek Reelection (https://www.propublica.org/article/new-bill-seeks-to-remove-tennessee-judge-who-illegally-jailed-children)--by Ken Armstrong Rutherford County Source Judge Donna Scott Davenport to Retire in September of 2022 (https://rutherfordsource.com/judge-donna-scott-davenport-retire-september-2022/) Rutherford County TN Judge Donna Scott Davenport (https://rutherfordcountytn.gov/juvenilecourt/judgescottdavenport) WPLN News 90.3 Rutherford County will pay out $6M for illegally arresting and detaining hundreds of children (https://wpln.org/post/rutherford-county-will-pay-out-6m-for-illegally-arresting-and-detaining-hundreds-of-children/)--by Alexis Marshall and Emily Siner Murfressboro Daily News Journal MTSU president: University cuts ties with Judge Donna Scott Davenport as adjunct instructor (https://www.dnj.com/story/news/2021/10/13/judge-donna-scott-davenport-losses-job-adjunct-instructor-mtsu/8435482002/)--by Nancy DeGennaro Photos Judge Donna Scott Davenport (https://rutherfordcountytn.gov/sites/default/files/JudgeDonnaScottDavenport.png)--from Rutherford County Website Distorted Video of Fight (https://img.assets-d.propublica.org/v5/images/20211008-rutherford-video-screenshots.jpeg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=713&q=80&w=1600&s=d2c4e8dffcee3255ca9736cdf30f8f3e)--ProPublica screenshot from YouTube--via ProPublica Judge Travis Lampley (https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/295904870_165324699396425_1769102336033133942_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=eHy9fFs48TcAX9auYbM&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAMKCneMr8ueqMy6P0pRKUpFg4MPiRWVbEE4oyJvDrcdQ&oe=63FA39BF)--via Lampley Campaign Page on YouTube Hillary's Story Advocate Understanding Anita Bryant, the Woman Who Declared War on Gays (https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2016/8/18/understanding-anita-bryant-woman-who-declared-war-gays)--by Robert Whirry Gay South Florida (Miami Herald) Bob Green: Anita's ex paid dearly in the fight (https://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthflorida/2007/06/bob_green_anita.html)--by Steve Rothaus History Anita Bryant Hit in the Face With Pie (https://www.history.com/speeches/anita-bryant-hit-in-the-face-with-pie) NBC LGBTQ History Month: The early days of America's AIDS crisis (https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/lgbtq-history-month-early-days-america-s-aids-crisis-n919701)--by Catherine McGann NBC News How 1970s Christian crusader Anita Bryant helped spawn Florida's LGBTQ culture war (https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/1970s-christian-crusader-anita-bryant-helped-spawn-floridas-lgbtq-cult-rcna24215)--by Jullian Eugenios National Geographic Zapping: The boisterous protest tactic that ignited early LGBTQ activism (https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/history-and-civilisation/2021/06/zapping-the-boisterous-protest-tactic-that-ignited-early-lgbtq-activism)--by Erin Blakemore Out Today In Gay History: Gay Activist Pies Anita Bryant In the Face (https://www.out.com/today-gay-history/2016/10/14/today-gay-history-gay-activist-pies-anita-bryant-face) PBS Anti-Gay Organizing on the Right (https://www.pbs.org/outofthepast/past/p5/1977.html) Photos Anita Bryant (https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_fit-1520w,f_auto,q_auto:best/newscms/2018_41/2604226/181014-anita-bryant-se-249p.jpg)--photo from AP via NBC News Pie in Bryant's Face (https://static.nationalgeographic.co.uk/files/styles/image_3200/public/gettyimages-515120804.webp?w=768&h=866)--by Bettmann screenshot via National Geographic Anti-Anita Bryant Protest (https://cdn.hpm.io/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/04234304/Anita-Bryant-rally-1977-Houston.jpg.webp)--via Houson Public Media
In July 2021, pandemic-era eviction protections ended in Nashville. Since then, state and federal sources of rent assistance have dried up, and this December eviction filings in Nashville were 70% higher than they were before the pandemic. To understand what happens when a person is evicted and how it impacts their ability to find housing, we're talking to community members with firsthand experience. Then, we're joined by legal experts from the Legal Aid Society and the Hispanic Bar association to discuss resources, tenant rights and the Eviction Right to Counsel Project. On Thursday, Feb. 9, from 2-4 p.m. Legal Aid Society and Conexión Américas are co-hosting an open house to answer questions about the new Eviction Right to Counsel pilot program, which will provide legal aid to low-income renters at risk of eviction in Davidson County. But first, we're joined by WPLN education reporter Alexis Marshall to discuss local relief efforts in response to Monday's deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Guests Vicky Batcher, writer who has firsthand experience with eviction Sommer Harpole, bartender who has firsthand experience with eviction Elizabeth Leiserson, Eviction Right to Counsel Project director with the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands Julie Yriart, legal director of the Nashville Eviction Right to Counsel pilot program with the Hispanic Bar Association Additional reading: WPLN: Eviction filings in Nashville were 70% higher in December than before the pandemic. Here are some prevention tips. WPLN: Nashville's mayor pushes for more federal funds to reduce homelessness
Margo Price is a Grammy-nominated artist who released her latest album, Strays, this month. It's her fourth studio album since her breakthrough debut Midwest Farmer's Daughter in 2016. But the journey to success in Nashville wasn't easy, which she chronicles in her memoir Maybe We'll Make It. In this episode, we're talking to Margo about her path from small town Illinois to the center of country music. But first, WPLN reporters Alexis Marshall and Blake Farmer talk about Gov. Bill Lee's inauguration and what to watch for in his second term. Guest: Margo Price, singer-songwriter and author
Last month, This Is Nashville asked listeners to submit their questions for incumbent Gov. Bill Lee and Democratic candidate Dr. Jason Martin ahead of the Tennessee gubernatorial election on November 8. We invited both candidates from the two major parties to the studio to answer listener questions, but Gov. Lee declined. In this special election episode of Citizen Nashville, Martin answers your questions and gives his thoughts on other pressing issues facing Tennesseans. But first, four state constitution amendments are on the ballot. WPLN reporters Alexis Marshall, Blake Farmer and Paige Pfleger explain what a yes or no vote means for each amendment.
Bookstores are exactly what their name implies, but they're so much more than that. They are vital spaces where people go not only to find and buy books, but to encounter new ideas, meet fellow readers and build community. Even so, a decade ago, with the rise of online retail and e-books, the local independent bookstore was widely considered a dying breed. And many of them did die off, including the beloved Davis-Kidd in Green Hills. Whether or not you call it a comeback, the bookstore scene in Nashville is healthy and growing. In part, that's because the personality and curation of a small bookstore is something you just can't get from a website. This hour, we explore Nashville's bookselling scene, past, present and future. We talk with newcomers Novelette, longtime staples Alkebu-Lan Images, and also browse the city's diminishing used bookstore scene. But first, we talk with WPLN morning producer Alexis Marshall about how Nashville employers are planning to help employees access reproductive care after the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Guests: Jordan Harris, owner, Alkebu-Lan Images Deezy Violet, co-owner, Novelette Booksellers Cat Bock, store manager, Parnassus Books Larry Woods, bookseller, Book Man Book Woman Carl Smith, book reseller
Just after English and Spanish, Arabic ranks as the third-most spoken language in Tennessee. Nearly 27,000 people in the state speak it. But there are less common languages offered on the written driving exam in Tennessee. WPLN's Alexis Marshall explores why, and helps a local Egyptian American man start a conversation with the state's director of Driver Services. Read more at the online version of this story here, and you can ask a new question at WPLN.org/curious. A transcript is available online here. This show is a project of Nashville Public Radio. And this time, some of the sound you just heard first appeared on our daily hourlong show This Is Nashville. It's essential listening for anyone interested in this community — and you can subscribe to it in your podcasting app. I'm Tony Gonzalez, the executive producer of Curious Nashville. Mack Linebaugh, our director of digital products, edited this episode. The music is from the Blue Dot Sessions.
Child care is often expensive, hard-to-find and deeply necessary for working parents and guardians. With schools being out for the summer, many families in Middle Tennessee are in need for child care. To help address these access issues, Metro Council approved a measure that provides $7.5 million to support child care and early childhood education in Nashville this April. Today, we're sitting down with community stakeholders to learn what this infusion of funding means for the future of child care in Nashville. We're also joined by a panel of parents sharing their experiences of trying to find child care and how it has impacted their personal and professional lives. But first, WPLN morning producer Alexis Marshall joins us to discuss how she found the answer to the latest Curious Nashville question about why the state's driver exam isn't offered in Arabic, Tennessee's third most spoken language. Guests: Alexis Marshall, WPLN morning producer Erika Hernandez Harrison, mother of a 9-month-old girl Megan Charalambakis, mother of a 7-month-old son Lindsay McClain Opiyo, mother of a 5-year-old son Travis Claybrooks, CEO of the Raphah Institute Annie Paraison, interim director of the 18th Avenue Family Enrichment Center
When three women find their lives inextricably linked after a terrible mistake, they must work together to make the most of their futures. Alexis Marshall never meant to cause the accident that left Jon-Jon Robinson paralyzed—but though guilt plagues her, her husband hopes to put the past behind them. After all, he's in the middle of selling a tech business—and if Alexis admits to texting while driving, the deal could collapse and cost them millions. Meanwhile, Alexis's life is not as shiny and perfect as it may seem from the outside. She has secrets of her own. As she becomes consumed with thoughts of the young man she hit, can she reconcile her mistake with her husband's expectations? Trish Robinson is just trying to hold it together after the accident that left Jon-Jon dependent and depressed. As the bills pile up, Trish and her husband, Dwayne, find themselves at odds. Trish wants to forgive and move on, but Dwayne is filled with rage toward the entitled woman who altered their lives forever. Trish can't see how anything good can come from so much hate and strife, so she determines to pray until God intervenes. Then one afternoon Marquita Lewis rings their doorbell with a baby in her arms and changes everything. Vanessa Miller's latest inspirational novel reminds readers that differences may separate us, but if we cling to each other, God can bring something good out of our very worst moments. Listen in as I chat with Vanessa Miller about her newest release on Tuesday, March 8th at 7 PM Eastern time. You can listen in wherever podcasts are heard, or click on the link here: http://tobtr.com/s/12073019.
I Don't Wanna Hear It Podcast151 – One and One Are Five: I Like Fuckin' Around In the KitchenThis week we are learning to podcast without rhythm, so as not to attract the trolls. As you know, the internet teaches the attitude of the knife, chopping off what's incomplete and saying: “Now, it's complete because it's ended here. Even if it's an hour and a half podcast.”Check out more of our stuff at I Don't Wanna Hear It and join the Patreon, jabroni. I mean, if you want. Don't be weird about it. Oh, and we publish books now at WND Press because we want to be bankrupted by a dying medium.Episode Links:Project 208 (discography download) All Hell Breaks LooseBrooklyn Vegan's 50 Best Punk Albums of 2021Daughters' vocalist is a real dickheadWasteland PodcastNimrod by Green DayNike is selling virtual shoes for the MatrixCoquitoLose your mind in the Dune WikiSome of our old bands are on Spotify:Absent FriendsWe're Not DeadYears From NowMusical Attribution: Licensed through NEOSounds. License information available upon request.“5 O'Clock Shadow,” “America On the Move,” “Baby You Miss Me,” “Big Fat Gypsy,” “Bubble Up,” “C'est Chaud,” “East River Blues,” “The Gold Rush,” “Gypsy Fiddle Jazz,” “Here Comes That Jazz,” “I Wish I Could Charleston,” “I Told You,” “It Feels Like Love To Me,” “Little Tramp,” “Mornington Crescent,” “No Takeaways.”
In this episode, I chat with Cathy Pellow about the family-like community they've created with their label headquarters. We also chat about the dire condition of vinyl pressing wait times and how it's affecting artists. ►► Download our Free Record Label Toolkit → http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com
Coleman bids farewell to the legendary Dusty Hill of highly influential power-trio ZZ Top, then rolls into a savage lineup for an upcoming show on the island with Graveolence, Euthanized and more. New music from King Woman, Gutvoid, Decrepisy, a contrast between the new Lingua Ignota and Alexis Marshall albums, and plenty more great stuff to eff up your eardrums.
A whole month off school to listen to new releases sounds like paradise, right? Yeah, not quite. July didn't have much to offer in terms of compelling new music - until it did, that is. Join Phil in an episode where he may or may not have had way too much coffee for discussions on new albums by everyone from Billie Eilish to Alexis Marshall and reflections on the cyclical nature of pop culture and the one unlikely man behind the mainstream's shift towards something new. Full list of albums discussed below:Alexis Marshall - House of Lull . House of WhenBillie Eilish - Happier Than EverBizzy Banks - Same EnergyDARKSIDE - SpiralIsaiah Rashad - The House is BurningKing Woman - Celestial BluesLantlos - WildhundMidwife - LuminolWILLOW - Lately I Feel EverythingYves Tumor - The Asymptotical World EP
This week we talk about some recent releases, including new albums by Ophidian I, Darkside, Emma-Jean Thackray, and Alexis Marshall! Albums of the Week: Scott: Black Sabbath—Sabbath Bloody Sabbath JimJam: Alice Coltrane—Ptah, the El Daoud
There's discussion of Iron Maiden's Senjutsu being another double album, the success of Eurovision rock winners Måneskin, and Josh Todd's mad Minor Threat fantasy, reviews of new Descendents, Alexis Marshall, and Erdve, and Album Club toasts half a century of Black Sabbath's monolithic Master of Reality.
The heatwave continues but it won't deter Steve or Remfry from reviewing the latest releases from the world of alternative music. In the news, we discover that Steve won't have to get a tattoo of Corey Taylor on his face (boooo) all thanks to the Mercury Music Prize nominations, as good a reason to dislike awards shows as you could imagine. And there's some good news in the UK as MPs finally acknowledge that musicians may not be getting paid their fair share of streaming royalties. Albums reviewed this week include House of Lull, House of When by Alexis Marshall (24:16) Savigaila by Erdve (43:52) 9th & Walnut by Descendents (53:54) and the self-titled full length album from Lower Automation (64:54). Oh and Remfry just about sneaks in a review of the Mastodon Live at the Georgia Aquarium livestream as well (73:21). This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Poet, artist, and Daughters vocalist Alexis Marshall has announced his solo debut LP HOUSE OF LULL. HOUSE OF WHEN for July 23rd via Sargent House and along with it the first song and video for “Hounds In The Abyss”. Directed by Jeremy W., Marshall notes of the video's concept “The long stare into the room of self—the universe's middle distance—the many hidden doors we locate, the many rooms we find. Populated not only by whom else we are, but by places, we have been. The places we are. We don't always pull away from the hot stove.”' Produced by Seth Manchester the album is crafted around moments of spontaneity and sonic detritus. For the album, Marshall brought together an impressive group of collaborators to execute his vision, a vision that for the first time was under his full creative direction. Jon Syverson (Daughters), Kristin Hayter (Lingua Ignota), Evan Patterson (Jaye Jayle, Young Widows) joined Marshall in Pawtucket, Rhode Island at Machines with Magnets studio with no material. The strategy was to embrace new sounds, employ the element of chance, and capture the creative process in a song format. The genesis of a song could be anything—a fragmented piano line, a drum pattern—but the impetus was often a non-musical sound. Marshall sourced a lot of his textural contributions from a hardware store all contributing to a proto-industrial rattle-and-rumble reminiscent of early Einstürzende Neubaten. The resulting material stands to be the boldest and exciting work of his career. Show Notes: 00:06:21 - Artwork acting as a mirror to the viewer 00:08:12 - Positive and negative feedback from his band, Daughters 00:10:54 - Alexis's personal growth 00:14:48 - Success, addiction, and trauma 00:21:30 - Romanticism and selfishness 00:25:17 - Discussing the progression of society 00:32:45 - His new solo album, “House of Lull. House of When” 00:40:14 - Arts affect on Alexis 00:48:37 - The recording process for “House of Lull. House of When” 00:53:46 - Lessons from Daughters comeback album and subsequent 01:02:34 - Wrap up www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/asfmarshall Alexis Marshall's "House of Lull, House of When" on Bandcamp
This week: the crew discusses new tracks from Obscura, Kari Wahlgren, Poppy, IDK feat. Young Thug, and more. In the news topics: the
00:24min - “I'm not paying 200$ to look like an Ikea bag” ~ Grailed User-00:49min - GAP x Yeezy-05:40min - Balenciaga SS22-18:20min - Calvin Klein 205W39NYC, 2 Jahre danach-38:30min - Dein teuerstes Kleidungsstück? Dein modischtes Kleidungsstück? Dein bequemstes Keidungsstück? Etc.-50:30min - Musikempfehlungen der Woche (feat. Fourty, Alexis Marshall etc.)-53:00min - Last Cops Dan: Alberto Giacometti Biographie, Maison Rose x Solovair Loafers
This week: it's another one of those song buffet kinds of weeks. These offerings include the latest single from Billie Eilish's upcoming album,
We had our first guest, Alexis Marshall from the band Daughters. We talk about crying, 12 step programs & (oddly enough) masturbation. Thanks for listening. Tell a friend. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/neilrubenstein/support
Jeremy talks to Alexis Marshall, vocalist for Daughters. Alexis also recently released a poetry collection in collaboration with Dan Darrah titled Moving Windows, available now through Secret Voice. During this episode they discuss how Alexis moved around a lot in childhood, getting kicked out of school, going to gigs in venues throughout Providence, how Alexis’ brother got him into Thrash and Hardcore at a very young age, having a difficult upbringing, how Alexis started writing lyrics, forming his first band called Displaced, the allure of becoming a frontman, starting Daughters and spending several years playing basement shows, why performing live now feels like second nature, the recording process for Alexis’ upcoming debut solo album, touring with Daughters, becoming sober, publishing poetry collections, the differences between writing lyrics and writing poetry, working with Jeremy and Dan Darrah on Moving Windows, playing at Hellfest in 2003, what the future holds for Daughters, and more. Moving Windows now available through Secret Voice: https://secretvoice.bigcartel.com/product/moving-windows-by-dan-darrah-alexis-marshall Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeremyXBolm
In this episode of the Books of Some Substance podcast, Nick chats with Alexis Marshall, vocalist of the noise rock band Daughters, about Jean Cocteau’s 1929 novel Les Enfants Terribles (or as it is known in its English translation: The Holy Terrors). Topics of discussion include: Marshall's own approach to writing poetry and lyrics, how The Holy Terrors is a direct allegory of Cocteau’s addiction to opium, and how the atmosphere of this book is both nightmarishly dream-like and kinda like the amplified drama of a reality show. Daughters’ latest record, You Won’t Get What You Want, is available via Ipecac Records (editor’s note: It is easily one of my favorites of the 2010s). Alexis Marshall’s new solo single Nature in Three Movements is out now. The Heartworm Reader, Vol. 1 is available today and features a few poems from Marshall (as well as a few from past guest Ross Farrar of Ceremony). Happy reading. Happy listening. Stay surreal out there.
Alexis Marshall, Skyler Wixom and I discuss the animated Disney film Mulan (1998) vs the Live Action Mulan (2020).
Alexis Marshall, Riley Winward and I discuss Animal Crossing!
This week: after a two-week break, the crew has a LOT of material to discuss here. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion dominate
Cafui Awasu, Naomi Lestage, Jaryn Valdry and Alexis Marshall discuss the depths of Black beauty standards, their personal experiences with perceived professionalism and raw acceptance of their own beauty.
Daughters drummer Jon Syverson stopped by the #CBBP for a lil’ double dipping to talk the pro’s and con’s of dealing with a pandemic and rekindling his love for drums and music, the unforeseen trajectory of Daughters album ”You Won’t Get What You Want”, Jon doubling as tour manager and drummer, the aches, pains and hospital trips on the tour, European noise ordinances, adjusting to longer sets, christening the “new guy’s” in Daughters with the trio of characters that is Alexis, Nick & Jon, working on Daughters’ vocalist Alexis Marshall ‘ wildly unorthodox solo record, future hopes of another Daughters record, the best margarita he’s never had & more!! https://www.daughtersofficial.com/
Alexis Marshall is the singer of the band Daughters. Topics Discussed In This Episode: The making of Daughters’ “Less Sex” music video How their newest album, “You Won’t Get What You Want”, came together Catharsis and visceral connections to performing on stage for Alexis Alexis’s writing process Approaching life with gratitude and appreciation www.artistdecoded.com
In this episode, I speak to Alexis Marshall, vocalist of the band, Daughters. In November 2018, Daughters released their first LP in almost 6 years. It was followed by 15 months of grueling and unrelenting touring that just wrapped this past December. Their critically acclaimed record, ”You Won’t Get What You Want“ has sold over 40,000 copies and has since amassed a devout and loyal following. The band went from playing DIY punk shows in their hometown, Providence, Rhode Island, to playing festivals and shows to thousands of people all over the world. It’s incredible to see a band from the underground rise to this level while maintaining full integrity and creative clarity of their work. My band toured with Daughters this past fall, and it completely changed our perspective on the meaning of catharsis. Seeing them live gave me such a deeper understanding of the band’s artistry, talent, and focus. It was truly inspiring. Alexis and I discuss life after tour and the challenge it brings, his relationship with music and performing, the importance of ambiguity in his lyrics, the struggles of his earlier years, and so much more. So without further ado, here is my conversation with Alexis Marshall of Daughters. Be sure to follow and subscribe to the podcast! Website: https://www.microspymusic.com/ You can follow me: https://www.instagram.com/premiumfantasy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/microspy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/microspy/support
Vi besöker New York och pratar med Alexis Marshall från art noise-bandet Daughters. Deras senaste platta heter "You won't get what you want" och finns ute nu.
On this week's Just an Insight Podcast we are joined by Daughters vocalist Alexis Marshall. We discuss growing up and discovering music in Rhode Island, exploring the use of his voice as an extra instrument, the break up and reforming of daughters and what is behind their upcoming record. As always you can keep up to date with what Daughters are doing on various social media platforms: Facebook - facebook.com/daughtersmusic Twitter - @daughters_band Instagram - @daughters.official
Chapter 102: "Suns and Daughters" ...as read by Alexis Marshall of Daughters (and formerly As The Sun Sets) Recorded on March 31st, 2017 Alexis Marshall has been the lead vocalist of Daughters for 15 years. He was the lead in the group As The Sun Sets and I'd recommend them as well. This guy is actually one of my favorite vocalists because I love his approach to his vocal style. Snarky and backhanded with plenty of metal still in the tank. "Lex" tells me about his troubled childhood, parental stuff, living on couches and his climb out of alcoholism. I love this discussion because he didn't have to open up like he did...but he did. We learn that the iconic "announcement" after As The Sun Sets and before Daughters was a mistake. There is plenty of turbulence in the band's past. And, hilariously, if it hadn't have been from Andy Low of Robotic Empire kinda lying to Lex and Nick they may not be back together now. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed speaking to him. Daughters FB page: https://www.facebook.com/daughtersmusic/ Chapter 102 Music: Daughters: "Our Queens" Daughters: "Jones From Indiana" As The Sun Sets: "From This Day Forward" As The Sun Sets: "Searching For A Reason To Carry On" Daughters: "Fur Beach" Daughters: "The Unattractive" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon Follow on Twitter See what we're doing at Lavirra Productions ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Leave some feedback at iTunes ATSG YouTube Channel Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com This chapter was edited by the capatious Bryan Patton. Thanks Bryan! https://twitter.com/bryanpatton84