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Slap bang in the middle of their Aus/NZ tour, we caught up with The Murder Capital! Joining Luke Scanlan in conversation is bassist, Gabriel Blake. After waiting years to finally play to fans in the region, Gabriel speaks of what it means to give fans a taste of tunes from across their three albums: When I Have Fears, Gigi's Recovery and Blindness Plus, why he thinks albums – also referred to as ‘records' – can be taken as a true record of your life at the time of release. Find out what it was like to step up a gear and work with Grammy-winning producer, John Congleton. The guy has only worked with global names such as Phoebe Bridgers, Nelly Furtado, The War on Drugs, Bono, Sigur Ros, Bombay Bicycle Club… no big deal, right?! Gabriel opens up on the moment that Irish music is having right now, with The Murder Capital and Fontaines DC both touring the APAC region in 2025. Plus, he gives his thoughts on the pride in Irishness emanating from KNEECAP and what it was like to play alongside them at festivals in their early days. And…. The Murder Capital's early days. What was it like to fly the post-punk flag and burst onto the scene at the same time as Fontaines and shame? A huge episode. One you cannot miss!
Record Store Day 2025 is April 12th. For the most up-to-date news about all things RSD, including The List, visit RecordStoreDay.com) In the last installment of our month-long Record Store Day 2025 preview series, we meet the members of L.A. band, Wallows (Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters, and Cole Preston) in anticipation of their RSD First Release, the MORE EP (Atlantic Records). The trio share their backstory, how they came to work with producer John Congleton, and duet with Clairo. And 25 years after the band Harvey Danger released their sophomore LP, King James Version, Barsuk Records is releasing a deluxe two-album gatefold reissue as an RSD First Release, with new liner notes by singer and lyricist Sean Nelson, who joins us to unpack the emotional baggage behind the making of the album, and why their previous album's biggest hit ("Flagpole Sitta") became something of a mixed blessing. But first, Paul takes a moment to pay his respects to two of his musical heroes who left us this past week; bassist Dave Allen (Gang Of Four, Shriekback), and celebrated drummer Clem Burke (Blondie, Eurythmics, and more.) The Record Store Day Podcast is a weekly music chat show written, produced, engineered and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music. Executive Producers (for Record Store Day) Michael Kurtz and Carrie Colliton. Please consider subscribing to our podcast wherever you get podcasts, and tell your friends, we're here every week and we love making new friends.
Today on the podcast, we welcome John Congleton. John and I speak about emo, his old band, The Paper Chase, and the bands he's worked with. It's extensive and impressive! A truly remarkable and open talk about emo with someone who's worked with the best! https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Esta semana, los invitamos a escuchar el primer capítulo de la temporada 2025 de Rebelión Sónica, en el que destacamos el undécimo y nuevo disco de la banda escocesa Mogwai, “The Bad Fire”. Editado el 24 de enero por los sellos Rock Action y Temporary Residence, el suceor de “As The Loves Continues” (2021), fue producido por el reconocido ingeniero estadounidense John Congleton, conocido por su trabajo con St.Vincent, Explosions in the Sky y Sigur Rós, solo por nombrar unos pocos. El título del disco, es una expresión popular escocesa que quiere decir “infierno” y la banda explicó su sentido en la siguiente declaración: "Hemos lidiado con muchas pérdidas y, en el caso de Barry, con una grave enfermedad familiar de una de sus hijas. Volver a juntarnos para escribir y grabar este disco fue como un refugio y con John Congleton sentimos que hemos hecho algo especial. A menudo oímos decir a la gente que nuestra música les ha ayudado a superar momentos difíciles de sus vidas y, por una vez, creo que también se aplica a nosotros”. En la parte final del programa, viajamos al pasado en el catálogo del ahora cuarteto, para escucharlos con músico de su séptimo disco de 2011, “Hardcore Will Never Die But You Will”. Puedes escuchar Rebelión Sónica en radio Rockaxis los jueves a las 10 y 22 horas, con la conducción de Héctor Aravena. Tras la edición radial, los capítulos son publicados en Spotify, Google Podcast y Apple Music.
Marjorie Hache entame cette nouvelle semaine comme à son habitude avec un mélange de rock et de pop alternative. Parmi les classiques on retrouve Aerosmith avec "Dream On" et David Bowie avec "Rebel Rebel". Les nouveautés mettent à l'honneur le troisième album de The Murder Capital, "Blindness", enregistré à Los Angeles avec John Congleton, ainsi que les derniers titres de Fontaines D.C., Last Train et The Horrors. Le live du jour est signé Jeanne Added avec "Falling Hearts". La reprise de la soirée revisite un tube récent, Smash Mouth propose une version de "Blinding Lights" de The Weeknd. Enfin, RTL2 rend hommage à Roberta Flack, disparue ce jour, en diffusant son intemporel "Killing Me Softly". La playlist de l'émission : Linkin Park - Two Faced Aerosmith - Dream On Nerd - Rockstar Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl Max Baby - Nothing Ever Changes David Bowie - Rebel Rebel Supergrass - Pumping On Your Stereo The Murder Capital - The Fall Janis Joplin ; Big Brother & The Holding Company - Summertime Wren - Scorched Hinds Garbage - Push It The Horrors - More Than Life Smash Mouth - Blinding Lights Queens Of The Stone Age - The Way You Used To Do Last Train - One By One Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song Eagles Of Death Metal - Miss Alissa Jeanne Added - Falling Hearts (Radiate Live) Kavinsky - Testarossa Autodrive CSS - Left Behind Fontaines D.C. - It's Amazing To Be Young Sweet - The Ballroom Blitz The Flaming Lips - The Wizard Turns On... Franz Ferdinand - No You Girls MGMT - Siberian Breaks
Our guest today is none other than legendary Scottish post-rock pioneers, Mogwai. Known for their atmospheric and emotive soundscapes, the Glasgow-based band has been pushing musical boundaries for 30 years and shows no signs of slowing down. Today marks the release of their brand-new record, The Bad Fire, a powerful album produced by the renowned John Congleton and shaped by extraordinary circumstances. While in Australia last December, we had the privilege of sitting down with frontman Stuart Braithwaite to discuss the making of The Bad Fire and the challenges that made it such a personal and unique project. Stuart also opens up about collaborating with Congleton, his journey into songwriting, and when fans might see Mogwai return to Australian stages.Mogwai: Instagram / Spotify Purchase The Bad Fire here.Visit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
Après huit ans de silence dans les bacs, Blondie, le groupe mythique qui a redéfini le rock et la new wave, s'apprête à faire vibrer ses fans avec un nouvel album annoncé pour 2025. C'est Chris Stein, guitariste et cofondateur du groupe, qui a partagé cette nouvelle sur les réseaux sociaux, accompagné d'une photo en noir et blanc capturant Debbie Harry en pleine session studio, toujours aussi charismatique. Fondé en 1974, Blondie a laissé une empreinte indélébile dans le paysage musical avec des tubes intemporels comme “Heart of Glass”, “Call Me”, et “The Tide Is High”. Leur dernier album, Pollinator, sorti en 2017, avait reçu un accueil enthousiaste de la critique, confirmant que le groupe n'avait rien perdu de sa magie. Pour ce nouveau chapitre, Blondie s'est entouré d'un producteur de renom, John Congleton, reconnu... • La suite sur https://www.radiomelodie.com/podcasts/12760-blondie-est-de-retour.html
On the show this time, a talented producer meets the right singer and magic happens - the psychedelic soul of the Black Pumas. It seems unbelievable that the Black Pumas are just now releasing their second studio album. Their first self-titled album came out in 2019, and became an instant classic. It just feels like that record has existed since the 1970's. The new offering is titled 'Chronicles of a Diamond.' It was co-produced by Adrian Quesada and Eric Burton and producer John Congleton, and was mixed by Shawn Everett. 'Chronicles of a Diamond' is available on ATO Records. Recorded August 12, 2024. Mrs. Postman Ice Cream More Than A Love Song Angel Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the show this time, a talented producer meets the right singer and magic happens - the psychedelic soul of the Black Pumas. It seems unbelievable that the Black Pumas are just now releasing their second studio album. Their first self-titled album came out in 2019, and became an instant classic. It just feels like that record has existed since the 1970's. The new offering is titled 'Chronicles of a Diamond.' It was co-produced by Adrian Quesada and Eric Burton and producer John Congleton, and was mixed by Shawn Everett. 'Chronicles of a Diamond' is available on ATO Records. Recorded August 12, 2024. Mrs. Postman Ice Cream More Than A Love Song Angel Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For this episode of LaunchLeft Podcast, Rain is joined by renowned producer and musician John Congleton, who shares his journey in the music industry and his collaboration with emerging artist Sarah Kinsley. They explore the creative process, the significance of authenticity in art, and the unique dynamics of producing music. John Congleton shares his early musical influences and the pivotal moments that led him to become a producer, reflecting on his upbringing in a musically rich environment and the profound impact of punk rock on his creative journey. John launches Sarah Kinsley who reflects on working with John on her latest album, “Escaper”, highlighting the collaborative nature of music production and the challenges of translating studio work to live performances. ----------------- LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEhttps://www.launchleft.com LAUNCHLEFT PATREON https://www.patreon.com/LaunchLeft TWITTER https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/LaunchLeft --------------------- In This Episode: [5:30] John Congleton's Early Music Journey [10:48] The Role of Artists and Creativity [16:43] Mentorship and Influence of Steve Albini [21:33] John launches Sarah Kinsley [27:06] Creating Music with Physical Instruments [33:07] The Impact of Technology on Music Creation [38:25] Social Media and Artistic Perception Key Takeaways: Everyone is inherently creative, akin to breathing. It's about recognizing and nurturing that creativity in everyday life. Congleton believes that creativity is as natural as breathing. Everyone possesses it, but often, people forget their innate artistic potential. Recognizing and nurturing this creativity can lead to personal fulfillment and innovation. Artists serve as conduits for expressing the human experience. They capture the essence of what it feels like to be alive at a particular moment in time, offering insights that go beyond mere information through all forms of art and expression. The digital age presents new challenges, such as the instant playback of music and the pervasive influence of social media. Artists must balance these tools with their creative instincts to maintain authenticity. Performing live offers a unique opportunity to connect with audiences in a shared, ephemeral experience. It allows artists to reinterpret their work and engage with listeners on a deeper level. RESOURCE LINKS: LaunchLeft Podcast Smart Link Links for John Congleton https://www.instagram.com/congletonjohn Links for Sarah Kinsley https://www.instagram.com/sarahkinsleyd https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahkinsleyd https://twitter.com/sarahkinsleyd https://www.sarahkinsleymusic.com/ John Congleton’s Bio Producer of some of the most cutting edge music over the past ten years, Grammy award-winning producer John Congleton is known for challenging the artists with whom he works and the listeners who enjoy their work. From his astounding drum sounds to the aggressive guitar sounds he conjures, Congleton defines modern record production. Starting as a teenager in Dallas, Congleton studied and learned the craft of engineering from the ground up. While recording bands on the local scene he developed into an engineer of note. Soon he was being called to record projects as diverse as Kirk Franklin, Erykah Badu and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, all the while continuing to work with the local indie rock scene. Upon returning to Dallas, Congleton quickly established himself as the best producer in town. It was while working with the Polyphonic Spree he met Annie Clark, now better known as St. Vincent. Their partnership over six albums has won Grammy awards and been universally praised by critics as some of the most important music of our times. Now based in Los Angeles, Congleton continues to grow and flourish. In addition to the repeat business from long-time clients, he’s now established among the best of the best. Recent productions include Death Cab for Cutie, The Murder Capital, Tegan and Sara, Regina Spektor, Wallows, Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten and many more.
On the show this time, it's the loud bark and deep bite of Philadelphia rock band Mannequin Pussy. Mannequin Pussy is a punk rock band from Philadelphia, originally formed by school-friends Thanasi Paul and singer “Missy” Dabice as a drums and guitar duo back in 2010. Reforged and remade, the current lineup makes intense meaningful music, powered by a full band commitment to the sound and the show, ignited by Missy's voice, and augmented by the ears of producer John Congleton. Their latest album is called 'I Got Heaven' and it is available on Epitaph Records. Recorded July 11, 2024. Loud Bark Sometimes OK? OK! OK? OK! I Got Heaven Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the show this time, it's the loud bark and deep bite of Philadelphia rock band Mannequin Pussy. Mannequin Pussy is a punk rock band from Philadelphia, originally formed by school-friends Thanasi Paul and singer “Missy” Dabice as a drums and guitar duo back in 2010. Reforged and remade, the current lineup makes intense meaningful music, powered by a full band commitment to the sound and the show, ignited by Missy's voice, and augmented by the ears of producer John Congleton. Their latest album is called 'I Got Heaven' and it is available on Epitaph Records. Recorded July 11, 2024. Loud Bark Sometimes OK? OK! OK? OK! I Got Heaven Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our guest today is the incredibly talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Sarah Kinsley. With roots in classical music, Sarah's journey into contemporary music led her to start writing and composing her own songs. She's now set to release her highly anticipated debut album, Escaper, this Friday. This indie pop record showcases Sarah's growth as an artist, with grand arrangements and beautiful instrumentation, featuring the production work of John Congleton. In today's episode, we chat with Sarah about stepping out of her home studio to collaborate with Congleton, how she knew the songs on Escaper would form her debut album, and delve into one of my favourite tracks, "My Name is Dancing." We also reminisce about our time together at SXSW Sydney last year and discuss her experience touring with Mitski.Sarah Kinsley: Instagram / SpotifyPurchase Escaper here.Visit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
John Congleton is a great producer, and as it turns out, also a great musician. The Paper Chase were, for many years, his only musical project and even as his star began to rise as a producer, he was still churning out unsettling, chromatic, occasionally catchy, often nasty music. Often described as a combination of avant-garde jazz, indie and punk, the band tick all of those boxes and much more. This week we're talking about their second album, Hide the Kitchen Knives which helpfully/frustratingly is only available on YouTube. An album so twisted that it actually gave Mark nightmares. We also talk about the band's discography at large and chat about why some albums never seem to make it to streaming platforms.
Philly hardcore? Indie? Punk? band Mannequin Pussy is our Record of the Week on WNXP. The album was brought to light in an effort with super producer John Congleton and shows Mannequin Pussy in their fullest dynamic range, from a screaming rage that burns with the heat of a thousand suns, but also, the hushed tones of a brushed drum stick playing softly under delicately delivered lyrics from Missy Dabice.
This episode originally aired on October 19, 2023. On this week's Talkhouse Podcast we've got two women who lead fierce, fantastic rock bands: Karly Hartzman and Marisa Dabice. Hartzman is the driving force behind the band Wednesday, which started as a solo-ish vehicle for her songs back in 2017 but has blossomed into a full band with an already-sizable catalog. Everything they've done is worth checking out, but it sure feels like Wednesday hit exactly what they'd always been striving for on the album Rat Saw God, which came out earlier this year. Hartzman's lyrics are both pointed and poetic—amazing in their specificity and delivered with some serious passion, whether in a country-ish moment, or one that feels almost metal. Today's other guest, Marisa Dabice, thinks Wednesday sounds like Black Sabbath meets Sparklehorse, which is both accurate and something that's probably never been said about any band before. Check out “Bull Believer” from Rat Saw God. Marisa Dabice is the voice behind Mannequin Pussy, a band that's been releasing blistering music since 2010. Just this week, Mannequin Pussy announced the release of their long-awaited fourth album, I Got Heaven, which will come out in March of 2024. Hartzman, as you'll hear in this conversation, has already gotten a listen to the record—which was produced with John Congleton—and she loves it. The title track is already getting rave reviews for taking Mannequin Pussy's intense punk energy and adding a bit of sweetness with some synths and a sugary chorus, but those aspects almost make it sound even more confrontational in a way. In any case, it's awesome: Check out “I Got Heaven” right here. In this chat, these two friends talk about touring, and specifically about how unusual it can feel to perform—and how that can lead to actual tears on stage, not the most fun experience. They chat about the difference between Mannequin Pussy and Wednesday fans, and about the pressure to enjoy your success while it's happening. Oh, and about saunas. You've gotta love a sauna. Enjoy. Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast, and thanks to Maria Dabice and Karly Hartzman for chatting. If you liked what you heard, please follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting service, and check out all the goodness elsewhere on this site. This episode was produced by Myron Kaplan, and the Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by the Range. See you next time!
Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney join Sodajerker to discuss their fantastic new record Little Rope and their songwriting process. The influential duo talk about song structure and arranging, their strange guitar tunings, and collaborating with producers like John Congleton and Annie Clark.
In the final (yes, final) part of our epic coverage of the production discography of the one and only John Congleton, our hero breathes life into pop nobility, anoints indie royalty, and achieves a new-found sheen in his sound. In this episode, James and Graham discuss, Blondie, Nelly Furtado, Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten, Future Islands, Bombay Bicycle Club, and much much much much (much) much (much much much) much much more.
A Grammy win for his work with St Vincent saw demand for the work of John Congleton skyrocket. While we are yet to see his most commercial work, these albums reach new heights of confidence and grandeur. In part 3 of our special on the production discography of John Congleton, we discuss albums by Chelsea Wolfe, Franz Ferdinand and Sparks, Wild Beasts, The Decemberists, and much more
The diversity of John Congleton's production discography is in full display here, as we take in loose, low fi indie and hard rock, but we also see his first true glimpse of mainstream recognition. His hugely influential work with St Vincent earns him a grammy and much admiration. Here we discuss, The Polyphonic Spree, Baroness, The Black Angels, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and lots more. So much more. Help. Please. More and more and more and more...
We embark on a truly epic journey this week with part 1 of our exploration of the work OF...John Congleton. King Congleton is unquestionably the most prolific producer we have covered yet, and even at this early stage he pairs a flair for the theatrical with a beautiful sense of space and texture. Here we cover the Paper Chase, Explosions in the Sky, This Will Destroy You, Shearwater and loads and loads and loads more. Like, loads more. So much more it's absurd. Tons.
On this week's Talkhouse Podcast we've got two women who lead fierce, fantastic rock bands: Karly Hartzman and Marisa Dabice. Hartzman is the driving force behind the band Wednesday, which started as a solo-ish vehicle for her songs back in 2017 but has blossomed into a full band with an already-sizable catalog. Everything they've done is worth checking out, but it sure feels like Wednesday hit exactly what they'd always been striving for on the album Rat Saw God, which came out earlier this year. Hartzman's lyrics are both pointed and poetic—amazing in their specificity and delivered with some serious passion, whether in a country-ish moment, or one that feels almost metal. Today's other guest, Marisa Dabice, thinks Wednesday sounds like Black Sabbath meets Sparklehorse, which is both accurate and something that's probably never been said about any band before. Check out “Bull Believer” from Rat Saw God. Marisa Dabice is the voice behind Mannequin Pussy, a band that's been releasing blistering music since 2010. Just this week, Mannequin Pussy announced the release of their long-awaited fourth album, I Got Heaven, which will come out in March of 2024. Hartzman, as you'll hear in this conversation, has already gotten a listen to the record—which was produced with John Congleton—and she loves it. The title track is already getting rave reviews for taking Mannequin Pussy's intense punk energy and adding a bit of sweetness with some synths and a sugary chorus, but those aspects almost make it sound even more confrontational in a way. In any case, it's awesome: Check out “I Got Heaven” right here. In this chat, these two friends talk about touring, and specifically about how unusual it can feel to perform—and how that can lead to actual tears on stage, not the most fun experience. They chat about the difference between Mannequin Pussy and Wednesday fans, and about the pressure to enjoy your success while it's happening. Oh, and about saunas. You've gotta love a sauna. Enjoy. Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast, and thanks to Maria Dabice and Karly Hartzman for chatting. If you liked what you heard, please follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting service, and check out all the goodness elsewhere on this site. This episode was produced by Myron Kaplan, and the Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by the Range. See you next time!
Death Cab for Cutie, Ben Gibbard, Zac Rae, John Congleton, and me.
(English Interview starts at 1:35) Das Debütalbum dieser Band aus Dublin erschien 2019, hieß „When I Have Fears“ und befeuerte den Hype um irischen Post-Punk, den Bands wie Fontaines D.C. losgetreten hatten. The Murder Capital haben es jedoch nicht nötig, in erster Linie mit anderen verglichen zu werden. Vor allem Sänger und Cheftexter James McGovern hat einen sehr eigenen Stil, der sich auf Album Nummer zwei, das „Gigi's Recovery“ heißt, eindeutig vom roughen Post-Punk entfernt, während die Band immer mehr Pop-Einflüsse, Krautrock und elektronische Elemente in den Sound einfließen lässt. Auch lyrisch geht es ein klein wenig optimistischer zu als auf dem düsteren Debüt, das vor allem vom Tod eines Freundes des Sängers geprägt war. „Gigi's Recovery“ erscheint wieder auf dem eigenen Label der Band Human Season Records und entstand inmitten der Pandemie. Produziert wurde es von John Congleton, der schon mit St. Vincent, Angel Olsen, Anthony and The Johnsons, Modest Mouse und Eddie Vedder gearbeitet hat. Wir haben mit Bassist Gabriel Pascal Blake (auf dem Foto ganz links) per Zoom gesprochen – über das Album, über den irischen Post-Punk-Hype und über das Zusammenspiel von Musik und Text bei der Band. Eigentlich hätte noch Sänger James dabei sein sollen, doch der war leider krank und musste seine Stimme schonen. Aber Gabriel ist ein wahnsinnig charismatischer Interviewpartner, bei dem man spürt, dass man es bei The Murder Capital wirklich mit einer richtigen Band zu tun hat – und nicht mit einem Sänger plus Dienstleister.
As a preview of the release of their new album, "Gigi's Recovery", we had the pleasure to interview The Murder Capital . During the interview with Gabriel Paschal Blake, Diarmuid Brennan & Damien Tuit, we talked about their debut LP, "When I Have Fears", their new songs, the creation of "Gigi's Recovery", their favorite albums and that time they opened for Pearl Jam in Hyde Park. The Murder Capital's second studio album "Gigi's Recovery", produced by John Congleton, will be released on January 20, 2023 via Human Season Records. You can pre-order the album here (https://themurdercapital.terrible.group/) or pre-save at https://themurdercapital.lnk.to/gigisrecovery.
John Congleton is an American Grammy Award-winning record producer, engineer, mixer, writer and musician who has worked with artists such as St. Vincent, Wallows, Everything Everything, Bully, Angel Olsen, Future Islands, The Decemberists, Goldfrapp, Sharon Van Etten and many, many more. In addition to his production work, Congleton has fronted the alternative rock band the Paper Chase, and writes music for a newer project entitled the Nighty Nite. He has also written music for various other projects, including MTV's Jackass, the Discovery Channel, Friday Night Lights, Evil Lives Here, and several Halloween sound effects/music CDs. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Working with Steve Albini Making recordings sound exactly how it sounds in the room Getting sounds at the source vs. fixing/manipulating them in post Using headphone mixes to help guide musicians to get the right performances What to do when you can't get the sound you're after Balancing the needs of a producer vs. the artist Recording fat snare sounds Reamping drums Analog vs digital recording Fighting the urge to be a control freak while recording vs keeping things simple Getting punchy kick drums without relying on top-end To learn more about John Congleton, visit: https://www.nextwavemanagement.com/john-congleton/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don't miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!
This week we're joined by (Grammy winning) musician and producer John Congleton. John has produced some of your favourite albums and artists, I can almost guarantee it. It's a brilliant conversation full of great insight into music-making, a must listen for all musicians. The playlist to accompany this episode is here. John Cleese book on creativity.Just some of the artists John has produced.Send us your old band stories! info@codesintheclouds.net or @codesclouds on twitter and instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jasmyn discusses her new solo album In the Wild, leaving Weaves behind, life in Hamilton after Toronto, playing soccer and school, embracing change, working with John Congleton, playing Kazoo! Fest in Guelph and the return of live shows, other future plans, and more. Supported by you on Patreon, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's Talkhouse Podcast we've paired up a couple of old friends and onetime tourmates, Sharon Van Etten and Jonathan Meiburg. This pairing was especially fun for me, since I had the pleasure of putting these two together in a different context many years ago, when I was editor of The A.V. Club: Sharon and Jonathan performed an amazing version of the Tom Petty/Stevie Nicks duet “Stop Draggin' My Heart Around” for the site's A.V. Undercover series. Seeing their faces together brought back that fun memory, and it was great seeing them reconnect. Van Etten is a singer and songwriter who's been making records for the past decade plus, growing and changing and taking chances in exactly the way you hope truly talented people will. Her amazing early records were quietly intense, very confessional affairs, but she burst from the seams with subsequent releases. In 2019, she released Remind Me Tomorrow, which brought in bigger sounds and colors and an entirely different kind of confidence to her songwriting and performance. She gives partial credit in this chat to producer John Congleton, who was recommended to Van Etten by none other than Jonathan Meiburg. Earlier this year, Van Etten released another incredible album called We've Been Going About This All Wrong, which puts into intense songs some of the feelings we've all been feeling the past couple of years. You know what I'm talking about. Check out “Mistakes” from that new album, and check out Van Etten on the Wild Hearts tour over the next few months, with Angel Olsen and Julien Baker. Today's other guest, Jonathan Meiburg, is best known in the music world as the driving force behind the band Shearwater, which he started way back in the late ‘90s as an offshoot of his previous band, Okkervil River. But under this name, Meiburg has created a vast and varied catalog that combines his writerly mind with sometimes-moody, sometimes-joyous music. Shearwater just released their first album in six years: It's called The Great Awakening, and it's what a lazy podcast host might refer to as a return to form—or at least more austere earlier vibes. Don't let that six-year gap fool you, though: Meiburg has been plenty busy. He's got another band called Loma with the members of Cross Record, and they've got a third album on the way. Oh, and Meiburg wrote and released an incredible book called A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World's Smartest Birds of Prey, which rolls up history, science, and travel into one really beautifully written piece. (Around Talkhouse HQ, we like to brag that Meiburg has written a bunch of pieces for us over the years.) As you'll hear in this conversation, he's already started working on another book. Check out “Empty Orchestra” from The Great Awakening. As you'll hear, Van Etten and Meiburg are old friends who toured together long ago, but hadn't seen each other in person until very recently, when Van Etten's tour took her to Hamburg, where Meiburg is currently living. They talk about writing songs—and specifically about how gibberish can become lyrics, which I always find interesting. Meiburg remarks on Van Etten's transformation as a stage performer over the years, and they even chat about Sharon's son—specifically his relationship to the movie Cool Runnings. Enjoy. Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast, and thanks to Sharon Van Etten and Jonathan Meiburg for chatting. If you liked what you heard, please do follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting platform. This episode was produced by Myron Kaplan, and the Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by the Range. See you next time.
Eric Pulido, front man for indie rock pioneers Midlake, joins Rhett on this episode to talk about celebrating failure, finding balance while grappling with ambition, and recognizing the moment when you have to take a leap of faith. Eric tells Rhett about the inspiration behind their song Bethel Woods, and shares the advice he would give to his younger self.Indie Folk Rock pioneers Midlake formed in Denton, Texas, in 1999. Currently comprised of Eric Pulido, McKenzie Smith, Eric Nichelson, Jesse Chandler, and Joey McClellan, the band's 5th studio album For the Sake of Bethel Woods was released on March 18th, 2022. Produced to layered, loving perfection by John Congleton, For the Sake of Bethel Woods is an album of immersive warmth and mystery from a band of ardent seekers, one of our generation's finest: a band once feared lost themselves by fans, perhaps, but here revivified with freshness and constancy of intent.Wheels Off is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and produced by Rhett Miller. Co-produced by Kirsten Cluthe in partnership with Nick Ruffini (Revoice Media). Editing by Matt Dwyer. Production Assistance by Matt Bavuso. Music by OLD 97's. Episode artwork by Katherine Boils. Show logo by Tim Skirven. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also ask Alexa to play it. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes. Revisit previous episodes of Wheels Off with Rosanne Cash, Rob Thomas, Will Forte, Lydia Loveless, Allison Moorer, Ted Leo, Paul F. Tompkins, Jen Kirkman, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to the fifth and final chapter of TrueAnon Presents: Keep the Dream Alive. In this episode: facing the inevitable; the sacred and the profane; falling in love with LA; opening in Oakland; embracing digital; on the road again. Interviews with Merrill Garbus, John Congleton, and Tabor Allen. Featured tracks: "cracked pass words" by John Vanderslice, "If" by The Dodos, "Coast to Coast" by Tune-Yards.
Hrishikesh Hirway is an acclaimed musician and host/creator of the Song Exploder podcast and Netflix series. His first EP under his own name, “Rooms I Used to Call My Own,” is due March 30.The album features collaborations with a long list of acclaimed artists, songwriters and producers including Yo-Yo Ma, Jay Som, Baths, Jenny Owen Youngs, Jimmy Tamborello, Jonathan Snipes, John Mark Nelson and Grammy-winners John Congleton and Kimbra.Hirway is marking the release of the EP with a co-headlining tour with Jenny Owen Youngs that started in Austin at South by Southwest this on Tuesday (when we recorded this interview) and will bring them to Orpheum Theatre in Saugerties, New York on Sunday, March 20.
Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd chats with us via Zoom, fresh from the release of his latest solo album, 'Echoes And Cocoons', featuring the singles 'More Better' and 'Pocket Knife'. He tells us about his writing process, working remotely with producer John Congleton and the new sounds he wanted to experiment with. Plus, we reflect on the recent 20th anniversary of 'Morning View' and Incubus' return to the Malibu house where it was recorded. Finally, we hear how Brandon's recent surgery has impacted his voice and talk through the band's upcoming live dates and return to rehearsals.
To hear the full episode, subscribe at patreon.com/TrueAnonPod ---------- Welcome to the fifth and final chapter of TrueAnon Presents: Keep the Dream Alive. In this episode: facing the inevitable; the sacred and the profane; falling in love with LA; opening in Oakland; embracing digital; on the road again. Interviews with Merrill Garbus, John Congleton, and Tabor Allen. Featured tracks: "cracked pass words" by John Vanderslice, "If" by The Dodos, "Coast to Coast" by Tune-Yards.
Welcome to Roadcase!! Mikaela Davis is a classically trained harpist with a gorgeous voice who performs with her band, Southern Star. Her 2018 debut album, Delivery, was produced by Grammy-winner John Congleton and is a super-groovy collection of songs, and we're pleased to report that a new album is due for release later this year, along with a new live album as well. Mikaela has also been incorporating Grateful Dead covers into her live set for quite some time now, and her Tiny Desk appearance accompanying Bob Weir and Wolf Bros is epic and extraordinary. She has been embraced in a unique way by the jam band community and rightly so, but Mikaela and Southern Star have a new and unique vibe that transcends categorization into any jam band category, and Mikaela's gentle and easy-going vibe makes her story even more intriguing. So hop aboard the Roadcase bus to learn what's up with harpist and extraordinary vocalist Mikaela Davis. It's gonna be a great ride!!For more information: https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comContact: info@roadcasepod.comTheme music: "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer
Bully - "Just For Love," a 2021 single on Sub Pop. If you somehow missed SUGAREGG, the third studio album from Nashville's Bully, when it was released a year and a half ago then it's definitely time to circle back. Furious and fiery, Alicia Bognanno put her all into the record, which just finally got to be played on live stages this past December. Ahead of that nine-date east coast tour, Bognanno revealed a new single called “Just For Love.” Co-produced by John Congleton during the SUGAREGG sessions, the song is similarly raw and wiry, with Bognanno's lyrics half-obscured by her coarse expressions. While it's not exactly clear, my interpretation of the song is it's a conversation with one's self about wanting to grow and change and to do it for yourself this time rather than for a partner (if so, great advice). Read the full post on KEXP.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The entirety of Midlake‘s forthcoming release, For the Sake of Bethel Woods – its intimacy, fragility, and ultimately determined resolve – has the feel of a poignant scrapbook put together with tremendous care. The band chose to work with producer John Congleton as they gathered material for their fifth release, their first since Antiphon (2013), […]
These days, Ashley Smith stays busy as the owner and operator of Alive and Fine — a vintage shop in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood — and as one of the founders/organizers responsible for the annual Hover Craft maker fair (which is set to return to The Pritzlaff Building on Dec. 5). She also runs the recurring One Trick Pony pop up flea market and, oh yeah, is a mother of two as well. Though she's developed quite an impressive reputation in the Midwestern vintage, maker, arts and craft realms, Smith is also one hell of a lead singer. Recently, My First Band host Tyler Maas stopped by Alive and Fine and asked Smith about her business, Hover Craft's return and her on-stage alter ego as the frontwoman of renowned Milwaukee acts like Red Knife Lottery and Whips. Over the course of the conversation, Smith spoke about singing harmonies on her mother's church compositions as a kid, finding and quickly immersing herself in the basement show and legion hall scene as a teenager, recording with John Congleton and playing with Paramore during the Red Knife days, memorable moments from her Whips tenure, and much more. Along the way, Smith also talked about co-founding Girls Rock Milwaukee camp and teased an upcoming song she's working on. My First Band is sponsored by Mystery Room Mastering and Lakefront Brewery. The show is edited by Jared Blohm. You can listen to My First Band on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and wherever else you get podcasts. You can also listen to rebroadcasts of previous My First Band episodes on WMSE every Wednesday from noon to 12:30 p.m. CST. Music used in this episode comes courtesy of Devils Teeth ("The Junction Street Eight Tigers") and Whips ("Nobody's Fool").
Welcome to the season finale of Bottle Rocket Company podcast!!! this was so fun and and I sound foolish for even saying that!! This episode features none other than the man himself, John Congleton. John is a producer who has made some incredible albums and helped me make Sunflower. It's such an honor to be along the other names that John has worked with and I hope y'all dig this episode. We have some great southern accents all over this one so strap in for a wild ride!!
In celebration of the 10th anniversary, Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack reflect on the writing and recording of the third Wye Oak album, CIVILIAN. In this episode, they describe this intense period as a young band when they were taking every touring opportunity available and were getting burnt out by working constantly. For CIVILIAN, they were moving out of their comfort zone with recording as they sought help beyond their tight knit Baltimore community and went to Dallas to have the record mixed by John Congleton. On a personal level, Jenn talks about the panic attacks she was experiencing along with a sense of shame that she was feeling in response to her music career taking off, distancing her from the people she loved. In addition, Jenn and Andy talk about a key romantic relationship that was ending, which greatly informed the songwriting for this record. From ominous energy in Dallas to questioning religion and long-term relationships to capturing the right guitar solo to making beautiful ugliness, we'll hear the stories around how the record came together.
www.bullythemusic.comA very old saying goes that no one saves us but ourselves. Recognizing and breaking free from the patterns impeding our forward progress can be transformative — just ask Bully's Alicia Bognanno. Indeed, the third Bully album, SUGAREGG , may not ever have come to fruition had Bognanno not navigated every kind of upheaval imaginable and completely overhauled her working process along the way.“There was change that needed to happen and it happened on this record,” she says. “Derailing my ego and insecurities allowed me to give these songs the attention they deserved.”SUGAREGG roars from the speakers and jumpstarts both heart and mind. Like My Bloody Valentine after three double espressos, opener “Add It On” zooms heavenward within seconds, epitomizing Bognanno's newfound clarity of purpose, while the bass-driven melodies and propulsive beats of “Where to Start” and “Let You” are the musical equivalents of the sun piercing through a perpetually cloudy sky.On songs like the strident “Every Tradition” and “Not Ashamed,” Bognanno doesn't shy away from addressing “how I feel as a human holds up against what society expects or assumes of me as a woman, and what it feels like to naturally challenge those expectations.”But amongst the more dense topics, there's also a lightheartedness that was lacking on Bully's last album, 2017's Losing . Pointing to “Where to Start,” “You” and “Let You,” Bognanno says “there are more songs about erratic, dysfunctional love in an upbeat way, like, ‘I'm going down and that's the only way I want to go because the momentary joy is worth it.'”The artist admits that finding the proper treatment for bipolar 2 disorder radically altered her mindset, freeing her from a cycle of paranoia and insecurity about her work. “Being able to finally navigate that opened the door for me to write about it,” she says, pointing to the sweet, swirly “Like Fire” and slower, more contemplative songs such as “Prism” and “Come Down” as having been born of this new headspace. Even small changes like listening to music instead of the news first thing in the morning “made me want to write and bring that pleasure to other people.”An unexpected foray into the film world also helped set the table for Sugaregg when Bognanno was asked to write songs for the 2019 movie Her Smell , starring Elisabeth Moss as the frontwoman of the fictional rock band Something She. “It got me motivated to play music again after the last album,” she says. “I loved reading the script and trying to think, what music would the character write? People asked if I'd play those songs with Bully but the whole point was for them to not be Bully songs. It was nice to get my head out of my own ass for a second and work on a project for someone else,” she says with a laugh.A highly accomplished engineer who ran the boards herself on the first two Bully albums, Bognanno was ready to be free “from the weight of feeling like I had to prove to the world I was capable of engineering a record, and wanted to be content knowing for myself what I can do without needing the approval of others to validate that.”So for SUGAREGG , she yielded recording and mixing responsibilities to outside collaborators for the first time and trekked to the remote Pachyderm Studios in Cannon Falls, Minn., an unexpected return to her home state. Behind the console was John Congleton, a Grammy-winner who has worked with everyone from St. Vincent and Sleater-Kinney to The War on Drugs and Modest Mouse. “Naturally, I still had reservations, but John was sensitive to where I was coming from,” Bognanno says. “He was very respectful that I'd never worked with a producer before.”The studio's rich history (classics such as Nirvana's In Utero, PJ Harvey's Rid of Me and Superchunk's Foolish were recorded there) and woodsy setting quickly put Bognanno's mind at ease. Being able to bring her dog Mezzi along for the trip didn't hurt either. “I had never tracked a record in the summer, so waking up and going outside with her before we started each day was a great way to refresh,” she says.SUGAREGG features additional contributions from longtime touring drummer Wesley Mitchell and bassist Zach Dawes, renowned for his work on recent albums by Sharon Van Etten and Lana Del Rey. Dawes and Bognanno met at Pachyderm to work on parts just two days before tracking, “but it ended up being so much less stressful than I had expected and I loved it,” she says. “Zach wanted to be there to help and make my vision happen.”With 14 songs on tape, Bognanno and friends left Pachyderm thinking SUGAREGG was done. But once back home in Nashville, she realized there was more to be written, and spent the next five months doing exactly that. Moving to Palace Studios in Toronto with Graham Walsh (Alvvays, METZ, !!!), Bognanno and Mitchell recorded “Where to Start” and “Let You,” which proved to be two of the new album's key tracks.Ultimately, SUGAREGG is a testament that profound change can yield profound results — in this case, the most expressive and powerful music of Bognanno's career. “This is me longing to see the bigger picture, motivated and eager for contentment in the best way,” she says. “I hope the happy go lucky / fuck-it-all attitude shines through some of these songs because I really did feel like I was reentering a place I hadn't been to in a while and was excited to be back there.”
Sharon van Etten and Jamie Stewart met a few years ago, when producer John Congleton recommended the Xiu Xiu frontman as a contributor to the singer-songwriter's 2019 album, Remind Me Tomorrow. Though their music isn't super similar sounding, each traffics in a kind of emotional honesty that's difficult to pull off but incredibly rewarding. Van Etten contributed vocals to the song "Sad Mezcalita" on Xiu Xiu's new all-duets album, OH NO, and the two chat about that collaboration here, along with the creative process, being open in their songwriting, and much more. This episode was produced by Melissa Kaplan. The Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by the Range.
John Congleton is a Grammy award-winning producer who has worked with Erykah Badu, St. Vincent, Blondie, and many other amazing artists. ON THIS EPISODE: 1:57 – Say what you mean but be respectful 16:15 – Is the tortured artist a myth? 26:33 – Thinking about the future and the big picture 42:13 – Narcissism and self-awareness 52:56 – Dealing with ... Read More The post EP 313 | John Congleton appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.
The Staves return with Good Woman, a record that finds the trio of sisters at their most honest amidst volatile times. Both Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Taylor join Kyle Meredith to discuss whether or not they wanted to continue as an outfit, having songwriting in their lives, working with producer John Congleton, experimenting with their sound, and taking inspiration from The War on Drugs. Bonus: We've also included a 2017 interview with Jessica. Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter
IS WISCONSIN TO BLAME FOR ED GEIN?Watch The Alarmist LIVE on Houseseats.live! (Up until 10/30).This week The Alarmist goes LIVE! Rebecca is joined by Special Guests Brea Grant and John Congleton, Fact Checker Chris, Producer Amanda, Alarmy General Clayton and Guest Expert Alyssa Smith, a doctoral candidate in history who specializes in the history of violence in pop culture at the University of Chicago. On the board this week: Ed Gein, Fashion Industry, Midwestern Pleasantries, Religious Fanaticism. We have merch!Join our Discord!Buy tickets to The Alarmist LIVE!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
John Congleton thinks it’s time for you to put on your grown-up pants and take action. The Grammy award winning producer has a lot to say in this election focused episode. Don’t worry, Carré and Laura talk shop with John too, covering music, production techniques, and what makes a good record.
Sharon Van Etten - "Beaten Down," a 2020 single on Jagjaguwar. Sharon Van Etten is on a roll. Following last year’s masterful studio album Remind Me Tomorrow, the singer-songwriter and actress returned in February with the smoldering single “Beaten Down.” The minimal song is dark and spacious, evoking the dubby trip-hop of the ‘90s. Produced by John Congleton, the song focuses on “love, patience, and empathy,” Van Etten said in a statement. “It’s about making life-changing choices and remaining strong enough to see them through.” Read the full post on KEXP.org Support the show.
John Congleton and Joe first met 22 years ago in Denton, TX. John's band, the pAper chAse shared a bill with Joe's band at the time. In the intervening years, John has distinguished himself as one of the most innovative and in-demand producers of his generation, working with scores of artists such as: Sharon Van Etten, Blondie, St. Vincent, Angel Olsen, and Wye Oak. John and Joe discuss: depression, empathy, the power of saying no, learning to trust your instincts, existential dread, and more!
Angel Olsen has reimagined her sound. On this edition of All Songs Considered, she and her co-producer, John Congleton reveal how they did it, with the help of a 14-piece string section."What making this record was about," says Angel Olsen, "is erasing my own thoughts about where the song should be, letting go and being more open to other ideas.""I have this weird theory," adds John Congleton, "that the only thing a good producer really can do is know when a mistake is right." This process began with Angel Olsen first recording all the songs as a solo album. Then, through these collaborations, the music organically morphed and strengthened into this extraordinary record. You can hear the full interview with the play button at the top of the page and her the full album, All Mirrors below.
A man who I've heard of many times and yet never had a chance to meet. Gotta love the pod for this coz after my chat with Mr Vaderslice on Episode 51 I was introduced. Mr Congleton is so fast. He's quick witted and on point. He knows what he thinks and has clearly taken a long time to come to his opinions. You know where you stand with that kind of attitude. You can see the strength of his character quickly from his twitter feed where he is not afraid to tell it like he sees it. The fact there's a quick way in with the man perhaps that explains how he's been able to work with such a huge range of talent from a multitude of genres. Time for a quick name drop. Although he's worked with hundreds and hundreds of great acts (many of whom are wonderfully unknown) a selection of his high profile gigs include working with: Lana Del Rey Angel Olsen St Vincent David Byrne My guest on episode 17 - Kimbra Modest mouse Swans Erykah Badu And my guest from episode 16 - unknown mortal orchestra There are so many more. It's quite staggering to read a longer list of names from his wiki. Needless to say “have you ever been experienced” is rather fitting So in that mental cloud of psych dust lingering in the doorway lets jump into this coffee morning speed ramble with the powerhouse that is John Congleton ______ The Nitty sees me getting old school with my original looper. The same one I used to open for James Brown, Bjork and Beck! so simple by 2109 standards but it was 19 years ago :) _______ Music for the show is from second violin : https://secondviolin.bandcamp.com/ or soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/second-violin Thanks to ASC for the show sponsorship Get some tubetraps ASAP !! They rule http://www.tubetrap.com
Justin Colletti is joined by John Congleton, producer/engineer for St. Vincent, Lana Del Rey, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Baroness, Xiu Xiu, Explosions in the Sky, The Roots, Erykah Badu, David Byrne, Wye Oak and more. In their far-ranging conversation, John and Justin talk about everything from studio design, to co-writing with artists, to Texas vs LA to balancing a full life with a career in the studio and more. Thanks to Focusrite, Soundtoys and Eventide for sponsoring this podcast.
"I'm just so fundamentally optimistic, and I barrel forth in life with this attitude that everything is going to be absolutely fine and go my way." — Amanda PalmerAmanda Palmer (@amandapalmer) is a singer, songwriter, playwright, pianist, author, director, blogger, and ukulele enthusiast who simultaneously embraces and explodes traditional frameworks of music, theatre, and art. She first came to prominence as one half of the Boston-based punk cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls, earning global applause for their inventive songcraft and wide-ranging theatricality.Her solo career has proven equally brave and boundless, featuring such groundbreaking works as the fan-funded Theatre Is Evil, which made a top 10 debut on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 upon its release in 2012 and remains the top-funded original music project on Kickstarter. In 2013 she presented The Art of Asking at the annual TED conference, which has since been viewed over 20 million times worldwide. The following year saw Palmer expand her philosophy into the New York Times best-selling memoir and manual, The Art of Asking: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Let People Help.Since 2015 Palmer has used the patronage subscription crowdfunding platform Patreon to fund the creation of her artwork. This has enabled her to collaborate with artists all over the world with over 14,000 patrons supporting her creations each month. Palmer released her new solo piano album and accompanying book of photographs and essays, There Will Be No Intermission, on March 8, 2019, followed by a global tour. Recorded in late 2018 with grammy-winning Theatre Is Evil producer/engineer John Congleton at the helm, the album is a masterwork that includes life, death, abortion, and miscarriage among its tentpole themes.Please enjoy!Click here for the show notes for this episode.***This podcast is brought to you by Peloton, which has become a staple of my daily routine. I picked up this bike after seeing the success of my friend Kevin Rose, and I've been enjoying it more than I ever imagined. Peloton is an indoor cycling bike that brings live studio classes right to your home. No worrying about fitting classes into your busy schedule or making it to a studio with a crazy commute.New classes are added every day, and this includes options led by elite NYC instructors in your own living room. You can even live stream studio classes taught by the world's best instructors, or find your favorite class on demand.Peloton is offering listeners to this show a special offer. Visit onepeloton.com and enter the code TIM at checkout to receive $100 off accessories with your Peloton bike purchase. This is a great way to get in your workouts, or an incredible gift. Again, that's onepeloton.com and enter the code TIM.***This episode is also brought to you by LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, the go-to tool for B2B marketers and advertisers who want to drive brand awareness, generate leads, or build long-term relationships that result in real business impact.With a community of more than 575 million professionals, LinkedIn is gigantic, but it can be hyper-specific. LinkedIn has the marketing tools to help you target your customers with precision, right down to job title, company name, industry, etc. Why spray and pray with your marketing dollars when you can be surgical? To redeem your free $100 LinkedIn ad credit and launch your first campaign, go to LinkedIn.com/TFS.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please fill out the form at tim.blog/sponsor.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss
Sharon Van Etten is a singer and songwriter who’s put out five albums. She's also an actress—she’s in The OA and Twin Peaks. Her most recent album, Remind Me Tomorrow, came out in January 2019. In this episode, Sharon breaks down a single from that album called “Seventeen.” She shares the original demo she made with the song’s co-writer Kate Davis, and we’ll hear from producer John Congleton, who helped craft Sharon’s new, more electronic sound. songexploder.net/sharon-van-etten
Quatre ans après l’excellent (et fort triste) Are We There, Sharon Van Etten revient avec Remind Me Tomorrow, un album très différent de ce qu’elle avait l’habitude de proposer.. Et c’est assez logique puisque beaucoup de choses ont chamboulé sa … Lire la suite
A lot has changed in Sharon Van Etten's life since she put out her last album, Are We There, in 2014. Over the past five years she's gotten into acting, she went back to school to get a degree in Mental Health Counseling, she's worked on some film scores and, the biggest change: She's a mom, now. But through it all she eventually found herself coming back to her first love: music. Sharon Van Etten has a new album out called Remind Me Tomorrow and it's unlike anything she's ever done before. Largely seen as an acoustic singer-songwriter up to now, her new album is full of pulsing synths, big beats and lots of strange, dark textures made with the help of producer John Congleton. The result is a stunning achievement for Van Etten. Remind Me Tomorrow is her most ambitious and adventurous album to date. For this edition of All Songs Considered, Sharon Van Etten and host Robin Hilton listened to her whole new album together, front to back. She reflects on motherhood, shares stories about the new songs and explains why she decided to blow up nearly everything fans have long loved about her music.
For a band primed to be one of the next great pillars of rock music, you’d expect a more rollicking origin story. “We became friends through our moms. Sounds funny, but they met online.”But that’s the story of 3-piece LA alt-rock outfit Wallows, a charming one that pairs well with the ambition and energy of 2018 release, “Spring EP.” Hear this tale in full, along with talk on specific EP tracks, details about working with producer John Congleton, and the story of playing basketball where Prince once shot around.Interviews: Cole Preston, Braeden Lemasters, Dylan Minnette, Austin Rice (Atlantic Records A&R), Caiti Green (Marketing Director, Atlantic Records), and John Congleton (Producer).AtlanticPodcasts.com
Sarah & Daniel on working with Tucker Martine, Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie, John Congleton & Richard Swift. Music: Pnar, Lenistwo, Organism, Carbinax, Polyidus, Metre, Blear Moon.Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/pdxpod)
This week, returning guest Kit joins us again to talk with Blair about found footage trashfire Grave Encounters! We cover topics such as: Data Rockstars, Counting As Punishment?, Off-brand Zak Bagans, Leatherface, Wall Construction, and MORE!! RECOMMENDATIONS: Hole Down Until the Horror Goes by John Congleton and the Nighty Nites Thank you as always to Satah for our intro and outro music. You can find more of their work at http://gaygothvibes.online.
Something For Kate: A three piece band from Melbourne, Something For Kate are comprised of vocals/guitarist, Paul Dempsey, bass player, Stephanie Ashworth and drummer, Clint Hyndman. To date they have released six Top 10 gold and platinum studio albums, a double album of B-sides, a double Best-Of album, a DVD, a live album, three e.p’s, a book to go with a mountain of singles. From the early days the band built a varied fan base in Melbourne, recording a 7 track demo tape (which was later released as The Answer to Both Your Questions EP in 1996) that sold out of multiple pressings. This gained them the attention of Sony Music's A&R, Chris Dunn, in 1995, who quickly signed them to the Murmur label, making them label mates with Newcastle’s very own Silverchair. The label became their home for the next 10 years and during this time the band toured endlessly throughout Australia as well as the US, Europe & Japan. They have toured with everyone from Death Cab for Cutie to David Bowie, also playing many major festivals. After fulfilling their commitment with Sony, Something For Kate then signed to EMI/Capitol Records Australia, releasing their 6th studio album Leave Your Soul To Science in 2012. They completed the recordings in Dallas, Texas with producer, John Congleton who has also worked with St Vincent, Explosions in the Sky and Modest Mouse. The album debuted at Number 1 on the Australian ARIA (Australian Record Industry Association) chart and number 5 on the International ARIA chart and a huge national sell out tour commenced soon after. Recorded at The Triffid in Brisbane on the 11th of November 2017. Recorded by Reuben Aptroot and mixed by Branko Cosic.
Montreal's genre-defying SUUNS (pronounced SOONZ) recently announced a new album, Felt, with the first single, “Watch You, Watch Me.” I can't wait to hear the new music. If you forced me to define SUUNS, I'd say they make a mixture of indie, kraut, and shoegaze rock, but it's not easy to define them and that's what makes SUUNS special. I hung out with Joseph Yarmush (guitar and bass) and Max Henry (bass) from the band the last time they were in Vancouver touring their fourth record, Hold/Still. We chatted in a busy alley behind The Rickshaw and while I set up, Joe had the cutest conversation about a double rainbow with his young son. How does Joe experience music with his son? Which band member does not like Massive Attack? Which song from Hold/Still did SUUNS work on for over two years? Why are SUUNS songs constantly evolving? Which song off Hold/Still is actually a reworked old SUUNS song from the very first record? What was it like working with an outside producer, John Congleton--for the first time? What delicious meals do these guys cook each other for dinner? How does the band decide who gets to control the music player in the tour van? What are Joe and Max listening to right now? Who do they think is cool? You'll have to listen to find out! Tracks played on the radio edit of the show... 1) SUUNS, Hold/Still (2016) "Paralyzer" 2) SUUNS, Hold/Still (2016) "Translate" 3) SUUNS, Images Du Futur (2013) "2020" 4) SUUNS, Hold/Still (2016) "Brainwash" ALL songs CANCON
Montreal's genre-defying SUUNS (pronounced SOONZ) recently announced a new album, Felt, with the first single, “Watch You, Watch Me.” I can't wait to hear the new music. If you forced me to define SUUNS, I'd say they make a mixture of indie, kraut, and shoegaze rock, but it's not easy to define them and that's what makes SUUNS special. I hung out with Joseph Yarmush (guitar and bass) and Max Henry (bass) from the band the last time they were in Vancouver touring their fourth record, Hold/Still. We chatted in a busy alley behind The Rickshaw and while I set up, Joe had the cutest conversation about a double rainbow with his young son. How does Joe experience music with his son? Which band member does not like Massive Attack? Which song from Hold/Still did SUUNS work on for over two years? Why are SUUNS songs constantly evolving? Which song off Hold/Still is actually a reworked old SUUNS song from the very first record? What was it like working with an outside producer, John Congleton--for the first time? What delicious meals do these guys cook each other for dinner? How does the band decide who gets to control the music player in the tour van? What are Joe and Max listening to right now? Who do they think is cool? You'll have to listen to find out! Tracks played on the podcast edition of the show... 1) SUUNS, Hold/Still (2016) "Paralyzer" 2) SUUNS, Hold/Still (2016) "Translate" 3) SUUNS, Images Du Futur (2013) "2020" 4) SUUNS, Hold/Still (2016) "Brainwash" ALL songs CANCON
Producer John Congleton was first interviewed back in 2011 in Tape Op #81. He has made records with St. Vincent, Explosions in the Sky, The Walkmen, Blondie, and Alvvays. Tape Op Editor Larry Crane caught up with John when he was recently in Portland, Oregon working on the new Decemberists record. Enjoy! Disclaimer: This audio recording was not originally tracked with the intent of using for a podcast. Please forgive any balance issues, background sounds, and lack of clarity. Sponsored by Joe Lambert Mastering http://www.JoeLambertMastering.com
Mentioned: Dntel, Death Cab For Cutie, The Postal Service, John Congleton, François Tetaz, Gotye, David Kosten, Tony Buchen, The National's Sleep Well Beast, Feist's Pleasure, Manchester Orchestra's Black Mile To The Surface, Swiss Army Man, The Daniels, Horizon: Zero Dawn (best video game ever). The Aunty Donna podcast, The Worst Idea Of All Time.
The Districts will release their third album, "Popular Manipulations," next month. From what we've heard so far, the Philadelphia band changes up its sound on the record by adding elements of shoegaze to its twangy indie rock. They also tackle more mature subject material. The Districts stopped into Denver for a show at Globe Hall earlier this month. Beforehand, the band members visited the CPR Performance Studio to play three songs and speak with Jeremy Petersen about becoming more confident in their songwriting, working with Grammy-winning producer John Congleton and their opening gig for The Rolling Stones.
Texas native John Congleton's production, engineering and mixing résumé is as diverse as they come, spanning projects with everyone from Blondie to The Roots & Erykah Badu to Angel Olsen to Talking Heads' David Byrne to gospel legend Kirk Franklin. A Grammy-winner for his work on St. Vincent's 2014 self-titled album, Congleton also fronted The Paper Chase for over a decade, crafting some of the most feverishly manic and intriguing music known within indie-rock -- thanks to, in his words today, being "willing to destroy the integrity of a completely reasonable song for the effect of an audio hallucination." Last year saw the release of his first post-Paper Chase album under The Nighty Nite moniker, titled "Until The Horror Goes," and he's already produced five albums that have come out so far in 2017 from Nelly Furtado, Blondie, Future Islands, Xiu Xiu and Goldrapp. On this episode, Congleton recalls his early memories of ZZ Top and Fawlty Towers, the influence of Pink Floyd, Public Enemy and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop on the Paper Chase, what artists of all walks ultimately want from an engineer or producer, where exactly he keeps his Grammy and why we're still fascinated with the Zodiac Killer. Be sure to follow him @congletonjohn on Twitter and Instagram!
The Fat Possum Record label indie rock whiz kids called The Districts announced that their next record, Popular Manipulations, will come out August 11th, 2017. For some reason, music journalists like to focus on two things when talking about the band: 1 they are "young" (the band was formed in 2009 by four high schoolers) and 2 they come from a "small town" (Lititz, Pennsylvania, the self-titled "Coolest Small Town in America"). The band of course would rather be known for their music. I hung out with band members Rob Grote and Connor Jacobus in the tour van when The Districts were touring their 2015 record A Flourish and a Spoil. We had a few beers while parked in the alley behind Vancouver's Rickshaw Theatre. I was hoping a few beers would get these small town shy guys to loosen up, but I couldn't have predicted how the location of the interview would effect the band. Do I get Connor and Rob to come out of their shell? What is a "bro rub"? How can the band avoid talking about being "young" and being from a "small town"? What is a Lil' Chub and why is it in the tour van? What was the first record the guys listened to as a band? Why did the band decide to work with producer John Congleton? What is the band's favorite cover to play live? How many penises do we see while doing the interview? (It's a surprising amount.) Listen! Tracks played on the show... 1) The Districts, A Flourish and a Spoil (2015) "4th And Roebling" 2) The Districts, A Flourish and a Spoil (2015) "Peaches" 3) The Districts, Telephone (2012) "Layla" 4) The Districts, A Flourish and a Spoil (2015) "Suburban Smell" NO songs CANCON
Takk... by Sigur Ros playing in the background. Mentioned: Gordi, Alex Somers, Vera Blue, Tiger Town, Emma Louise, John Congleton.
In this episode I talk to John Congleton who has produced groups like St. Vincent, Xiu Xiu, Blondie, Explosions In The Sky, Manchester Orchestra, Chelsea Wolfe and many more. Go To NoiseCreators To Get To Know The Producers Behind Your Favorite Records: NoiseCreators.com Hosted by Jesse Cannon: jessecannon.com Show Notes: http://bit.ly/1m8hoBG Subscribe on iTunes: http://apple.co/1Yluk3v and review us there! Overcast.FM http://bit.ly/1I9OPhE and recommend us there! Noise Creators on Twitter: @noisecreators Jesse Cannon on Twitter: @jessecannon
BLONDIE --- Fun . Blondie publicarán el 5 de mayo su undécimo álbum de estudio, 'Pollinator', editado a través de BMG. El primer single se titula 'Fun' y ya está disponible. El disco está producido por John Congleton y cuenta con canciones escritas por Blondie, Johnny Marr, Sia, Dev Hynes, Charli XCX, Dave Sitek (TV On The Radio), Nick Valensi (The Strokes) El dúo clásico de escritores de Blondie, Chris Stein y Debbie Harry, están presentes en el corazón de la creación de Pollinator. El batería fundador del grupo, Clem Burke, también proporciona su energía. Además, a lo largo del camino, Joan Jett y Laurie Anderson han hecho apariciones en el estudio ('Doom or Destiny') junto con The Gregory Brothers ('When I Gave Up On You'). Blondie ya ha anunciado fechas para abril de 2017 en Australia y Nueva Zelanda, que pronto serán seguidas por las fechas de conciertos en Estados Unidos y Canadá (verano de 2017), Reino Unido y Europa. Las canciones del disco son Doom or Destiny, Long Time, Already Naked, Fun, My Monster, Best Day Ever, Gravity, When I Gave Up On You, Love Level, Too Much y Fragments. Blondie son: Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Clem Burke, Matt Katz-Bohen, Leigh Foxx y Tommy Kessler.
Grammy-winner John Congleton is one of the most sought-after record producers in indie music today, both because he's insanely talented and because he hates being bored. In his own uncompromising career as a rock musician, John pushes buttons and boundaries with a wild mix of rock, jazz, and noise, and his production career conveys a similar impatience with doing what's expected: his collaborations with St. Vincent, Cloud Nothings, Strand Of Oaks, Mountain Goats, Earl Sweatshirt and dozens of others illustrate his insanely wide range. Notes: Follow John - @congletonjohn Check out John's band The Nighty Nite - https://www.amazon.com/Until-Horror-Goes-Congleton-Nighty/dp/B01BIOBBAE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486270617&sr=8-1&keywords=John+Congleton Check out Chris's new novel - WarOnSoundbook.com Follow The Juggernaut - @JuggernautPod Find the Juggernaut on Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/1792363834316273/ Songs Used: "Just Lay Still" - The Nighty Nite "Jenny Go Go" - Xiu Xiu "Mouth Breather" - The Jesus Lizard "Happiness is a Warm Gun" - Breeders "People II The Reckoning" - AJJ "Brainwash" - Suuns
The siblings get fuzzy on this episode, and we aren't just talking about the blue drink Jenna mixes up. Ryan plays some favorite old fuzz-bass songs by Varnaline, Holiday and Spare Snare. We learn about hand-me-down Hondas and how a passive-aggressive roommate sold Ryan's stuff on eBay. Jenna doesn't hate new songs by LVL UP, John Congleton and the Nighty Nite, and AJJ. Turn up the bass! Featured Songs: Holiday – Fifteen Dollars Spare Snare – Bugs Varnaline – Lbs LVL UP – Hidden Driver John Congleton and the Nighty Nite – Until It Goes AJJ – Golden Eagle Support these bands by buying records and seeing them live!
This week on the podcast, Matty, Ethan, and Alex interview John Congleton and talk extensively about his new album, Until the Horror Goes! After, Matty, Ethan, and Alex are joined with our newest member Dylan, as we talk about Unrest, Parquet Courts, Babyfather, Tim Hecker, The Wedding Present, Ash Koosha, The Range, Leon Vynehall, Carly […]
Working Class Audio Session #028 with John Congleton!!! John Congleton is Grammy Winning American producer/engineer/mixer/writer who joins Matt for session #028 of Working Class Audio. John works out of his his studio (Elmwood Studios) in Dallas, Texas. In addition to his production work Congleton fronted the indie rock band, The Paper Chase, and writes music for […] The post WCA #028 with John Congleton appeared first on Working Class Audio.
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I catch up with John Congleton and we discuss the state of music, the Amanda Palmer situation and our favorite sandwich shop in Dallas.
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