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In this special drop, Tom, Jeff, and Bun B introduce Two Mothers, One Aché: A Grief Dialogue, a powerful new series from Merrick Studios about love, loss, and the courage to heal out loud. You'll hear why this show matters, why it belongs on our network, and why Bun is stepping up not just as a co-sign—but as a future guest.Then we get into last week's headline: VIBE Magazine is teaming up with Rolling Stone. Smart evolution or culture grab? We break down what this means for hip hop journalism, why VIBE never lost its credibility, and who deserves the first cover when the new era begins. What do you think? We're taking bets.And please, stay to the end for a sneak preview of Episode 1 of Two Mothers, One Aché: A Grief Dialogue. Tap in now to Unglossy."Unglossy with Bun B" is produced and distributed by Merrick Studio and hosted by Bun B, Tom Frank and Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to hear this thought-provoking discussion on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and support the show at https://unglossypod.buzzsprout.com/Send us a textSupport the show
{Rina Sawayama voice} Um, do you want to explain why you think that's funny? Seriously, we'll all wait. I'd love to hear what you think is so funny about that. No just explain the joke. Like what's so funny? IT'S A BEAUTIFUL SATURDAY TO LISTEN TO THOT TOPICS!!! Wouldn't you agree? Whatever your answer is we're coming to ratatat on those little eardrums one way or another you dirty, dirty girl! This week, the girls unpack the etymology of "TREATLER" and attempt to self-diagnose. We are medical professionals after all. But then it's down to biz! We talk about Rina Sawayama's cultural appropriation allegations against Sabrina Carpenter. Who left their WHORE shoes on in my beautiful Japanese home??? Then, we pull out our dark crystals (you don't want to know where from) and SCRY the night away, into the future of MUSIC JOURNALISM: specifically, is Pitchfork making a huge mistake allowing user ratings? Will the STAN kill the CRITIC, or have they already? It's a serious investigation luv... Follow the girls on Twitter @VLRTUALBOY and @YOURE2BASIC, and the official pod Insta @th0tstarsxo. Take your shoes off at the door on Patreon. And in the spirit of this week's topic, why not leave us a review? :P
From synthetic vocals to hyper-realistic artist replicas, AI voice technology is transforming how we create, license, and experience music. This panel dives into the rapidly evolving world of vocal cloning and digital voice double, not as threats to authenticity, but as powerful tools for innovation, access, and revenue. Join artists, technologists, and researchers as they explore how AI voice is opening new creative possibilities for collaboration, performance, and multilingual expansion while also unlocking entirely new licensing models, fan experiences, and business strategies. This ThemaTakt-Live-Podcast was recorded at Music Frontiers - a 2-day Berlin Music Tech-Conference "where visionairy minds take center stage to discuss the evolution of the music ecosystem." [ThemaTakt-Newsletter](https://www.thematakt.de/newsletter) [Support per PayPal](https://www.paypal.me/thematakt) [ThemaTakt on Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/thematakt/) [Tobias Wilinski on linked.in](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiaswilinski/) Speakers: Jemily Rime (Professor of Electronic and Produced Music | Guildhall School of Music and Drama) Jemily is a professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and a research fellow with StoryLab at Anglia Ruskin University. She focuses on applications and affordances of new technologies in music and audio production, especially in cultural heritage contexts, and involving elements of participatory design or co-creation. Her PhD research centred around the production of personalised and immersive audio using AI-driven tools for podcasts. Jemily is a professional musician and composer, and studied Physics at King's College London. Ausrine Skarnulyte (CEO | Voice-Swap Limited) Ausrine is the CEO of Voice-Swap, an AI voice technology and rights management company that specialises in creating studio-quality voice models and equitable technological solutions to creative industries, while enhancing rights ownership and empowering stakeholders. Dr. Alexandra Huang-Kokina (Bicentenary Fellow in Music | University of Edinburgh) She is an academic, pianist and creative director working at the intersections of music, literature and new media cultures. She holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, where she explored the dynamic relationship between piano playing and novel writing. Her research is informed by her liberal arts education and practical experience as a music performer. Her current interests include innovation in classical music and opera, AI-augmented creativity in the performing arts, and performance studies more broadly. Alexandra's first opera, Yūrei: Ghost of the AI Empire, premiered in Edinburgh in March 2025. She co-founded Operactive Arts in 2024—an arts management company that reimagines both the artistic and business sides of classical music, while championing emerging musicians, creative technologists, and interdisciplinary artists through opportunities that let their talent shine. Tobias Wilinski (Podcaster | ThemaTakt-Podcast) He is a journalist and podcaster. He hosts the music business podcast ThemaTakt, which he founded in 2017. By now, more than 140 episodes of ThemaTakt have been released. For his work, he won the Listen to Berlin Award in 2024 in the category “Prize for Music Journalism & Podcasts.” From 2020 to 2022, he was the host of the Talk This Way-Podcast. Tobias began his career in the music industry in 2012 as the Head of Germany of the lyrics website Genius.com. He also works for rbb as a YouTube platform manager. Chapters: 0:00 Start 0:46 Introductions of the Panelists 10:17 How is AI changing songwriting and music-production? 13:44 Multilingual music through AI 24:00 Most exciting examples of AI-Voices 31:10 Future of AI Clones 41:36 How much many can I make with Voice Swap? 43:18 How to keep the control of my AI-voice? Shownotes: Velvet Sundown Katie Price Maria Callas Beatport Robert Owens Hatsune Miku DJ Fresh
It's been five years since we launched my first book of poetry, The Death of Music Journalism. I did a little audio podcast at the time sharing some of the story behind the writing of the poems, the making of the book, and reading some of the work. I thought for its fifth birthday, I'd share a reading of five poems that I don't think I've ever read out from the book before. A range of the content — from toxic masculinity, to family and friendships and memory, all framed by music. And of course the book was reimagining the way you can write about music; or a way I could write about music.We launched at Meow in Wellington. Here's the fabulous Cuba Press team of the time that helped with this book: Mary on the left, publisher and editor supreme. Sarah (not with the company now) was the designer of the fabulous cover (from an amazing painting by Matthew Couper). And Paul was the selector of a lot of the poems, editor, typesetter, and really the champion for this work to happen. I think it was his first book where he stepped up into more of an editing role — and if I'm remembering that right, it was my great luck to have him in that role, as he showed all care, all responsibility, and wise choices. The launch was to be a party — and so Mike Blue opened with music (and a poem): The phenomenal Freya Daly Sadrove read poems from her amazing book, Head Girl, which we sold at the launch too:And the amazing Rachel McAlpine read poems too. She had her book about How To Be Old (now the title of her most excellent podcast). So we sold her book too, after she read some of the funny, lovely, and wise poems from it:I was so lucky to have Pip Adam launch the book. And Mary McCallum (publisher) also spoke about it and introduced me to do a reading:If you bought the book you could scan a QR on the back (2020 called, it wants its tech back!) and you could access a huge playlist of every song reference from the book. You still can have access to that by the way: I wrote about the launch — including sharing my speech from the day: And the aforementioned podcast reading: I was even interviewed by RNZ — and got to read a poem out live on air!And then, or what felt like shortly after, it was over. But it lives on in Facebook and OneDrive memories and reminders. Which is why I offer this reading today. Hope you enjoy it. The book is out of print, but in second hand stores — including some of the last of the new copies. If you wanted a copy I could find you one. Give me a holler. For real.Sounds Good! is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe
Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. And goodness me, there's a lot in this week's episode of The Price of Music for our dynamic duo to get stuck into...Listener Richard sent us a great question about music journalism – and Steve has a lot to say when answering: what's changed about music journalism, whether music journalism is still important, where the music print media has gone, and what the future of music writing holds. (Plus - does Steve get paid when his 1991 “Nevermind” NME review is re-printed today?)Stu's Big Number is 75 million – and they are “spam tracks” that Spotify has removed from its service in the last year alone. But what on earth is a spam song anyway?What extra information do artists need to attach to their songs when they upload music? Spotify has new rules around AI music – so what's banned, and what's not banned?TikTok is apparently about to be sold in the US (maybe) – but why is TikTok so important to the music industry?Why are old Billie Eilish and Rihanna songs re-emerging to huge popularity?The Great Record Shop Album Filing Debate rumbles on – where would you file Elton John – “E” or “J”? (Plus: a listener report from the Resident Records shop that started it all…)And in the special post-show lock-in section just for our Patreon Superfans, Steve and Stuart prop themselves at the bar to chat about:More on music journalism: are video creators being ‘encouraged' to do certain reviews? (And in what ways in the past were journalists persuaded to write reviews?)Doing an artist interview in real life versus doing it over ZoomShould online influencers who help songs become successful get a cut of the song's profits?Introducing Slady – the all-women Slade tribute band! (And why did they have to cancel a gig?) Why are people now buying tickets at the very last minute - and why does the economics of ticketing mean artists won't be able to do as many gigs?Do you always turn up early for support bands – and have you ever discover a new favourite band this way?As ever, we welcome your feedback, emails and – in particular – any questions you might have about how the music biz works!Email us: thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.comSee you next week!Steve and Stuart======Support The Price of Music on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusicFollow Steve on X - @steve_lamacqFollow Stuart on X - @stuartdredgeFollow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpodFor sponsorship opportunities, please email - joe@musically.com
We speak with the editor of ‘Magazine C’, a title celebrating iconic chairs. Plus, Piers Hanmer talks set design in his book ‘Distracted by Fashion’, and ‘No Way Back’, a magazine celebrating music journalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join me and special guest Navy Blue on Saturday, August 30 at Loudmouth in Brooklyn, for the ninth iteration of Reel Talk, a Reel Notes movie night. We'll be screening the 1999 animated sci-fi drama The Iron Giant and talking about his latest album, Memoirs in Armour. Tickets and more info here.My guest this week is Toronto-based music journalist, critic, tastemaker, and filmmaker Elsie Ahachi. We spoke about Tyler Perry's Straw, War of The Worlds, Weapons, Sinners, the work of Spike Lee, how she went from studying computer science to music content creation, the music journalism landscape, the difference between a journalist, influencer, and content creator, and the creative process behind her debut documentary, Toronto's Best Kept Secret: Meet Dylan Sinclair, available to watch now on YouTube. Come fuck with us.Toronto's Best Kept Secret: Meet Dylan Sinclair is out now on YouTube. Follow Elsie on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @elsienoteliseMy first book, Reel Notes: Culture Writing on the Margins of Music and Movies, is available now, via 4 PM Publishing. Order a digital copy on Amazon.Reel Notes stands in solidarity with American immigrants against ICE and the oppressed peoples of Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Tigray, and Haiti. Please consider donating to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, The Palestinian Youth Movement, The Zakat Foundation, HealAfrica, FreeTigray, and/or Hope For Haiti. For information about contacting your representatives to demand a ceasefire, finding protests, and other tools, check out CeasefireToday!Follow me on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), Bluesky (@cinemasai.bsky.social), TikTok (@cinemasai), Letterboxd (@CineMasai), and subscribe to my weekly Nu Musique Friday newsletter to stay tapped into all things Dylan Green. Support the show
On today's episode Lachy sits down with guest host Tait McGregor. Tait is a multi time award winning podcast producer, nationally nominated music journalist, a twin and your favourite artist's biggest crush. We discuss music, Ice Cube's new movie, family dynamics and if Lachy is truly baby girl coded.Follow us on socials:IG: https://www.instagram.com/nobodyaskedpodcast__/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nobodyaskedpodcast1Watch FULL EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NobodyAskedPodJoin the Nobody Asked Secret Headquarters Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19QXHhHEGt/Send us a question, story or words of affirmation through the FAN MAIL LINK here: https://forms.gle/GQk7RFUb7AHLMYvM6Tait's SocialsIG: https://www.instagram.com/taitmcgregor/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tait.mcgregorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tait.mcgregorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VgPa0LTdQ1jjdgrR35AoY?si=719e831d1d0f46c701:40 Welcome to the pod Tait McGregor03:40 Lachy VS Oodie05:00 Being an Identical Twin08:55 Music Journalism and Interviewing the Stars10:55 Triple J Hottest 100 House Party14:30 Ice Cube's terrible movie17:30 Our first and favourite concerts23:55 GAME: Tait is quizzed on her own reviews28:12 Date with Tait? Date with Lachy! 34:35 Lachy's family dynamics42:00 European Handball Championships44:50 Deep Diving into Tait's Personal Lore48:30 Ranking Tait's Achievements 50:50 In or Out: Things Men Do58:20 Is Lachy Baby Girl coded? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us a textIn conversation with Spek—hip-hop artist, cultural bridge-builder, and the founder & CEO of PopArabia and ESMAA.Spek's trajectory is anything but ordinary. From rapping with Canada's Dream Warriors and collaborating with Jamiroquai and Nitin Sawhney, he's evolved into a music-rights visionary who's reshaping how Arabic repertoire is represented—and paid for—around the world.After years on stage and in the studio and a pivotal stint on the music business side in the UK, Spek moved to the UAE to launch the region's first serious music-publishing footprint and was instrumental in establishing Reservoir's global presence. Today, PopArabia sub-publishes heavyweight catalogs from Sony, Concord, Kobalt, and more, while its joint venture with Reservoir pushes Arabic songwriting onto global playlists. Through ESMAA, Spek and his team are also tackling the Gordian knot of performance, mechanical, and neighboring rights across the Gulf—so regional creators finally see fair royalties.In this episode we trace Spek's intriguing journey from Montreal mixtapes to music publishing mastermind, unpack the business model that lets PopArabia champion Arabic culture without sacrificing global ambition, and hear why Southeast Asia—especially India—is next on his roadmap with the launch of PopIndia. Join us for a deep dive into PopArabia's evolution, ESMAA's mission, and Spek's vision for the music industry - from MENA to now, the Indian subcontinent.For more on PopArabia and ESMAA, visit www.poparabia.com. Got questions or feedback? Drop us a line at hello@lextalkmusic.com.This podcast is purely for informational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice. Kindly consult a legal practitioner for specific advice on legal issues/ disputes. © Sandhya Surendran, 2025. All rights reserved.
And we're just getting started. We're about to launch a brand new VIDEO CHAT SHOW. So make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube, and sign up for my newsletter here to get updates and behind the scenes stories: https://concertcast.live/Watch the VIDEO VERSION of this trailer here: https://youtu.be/9Pv9UMf-svc?si=cMhqYlYV9IF9o0R5This podcast is for you if you:Want storytelling that puts you front row and in the front seatPrefer tight, themed episodes with local musicEnjoy learning about different music scenes and concert communitiesWant inside access to a band making an albumGeek out on venue history, hidden architecture, and untold storiesPlan trips around concerts (and yes, hotel stays count)Love ghost stories, band confessions, and rare deep cutsVisit https://concertcast.live for full episodes, photos, essays, videos and more. Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lamont/Subscribe & Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/concert-cast-a-travel-series-exploring-concert-culture/id1437457725Listen and Subscribe on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PVDaLUyesfaW2nPZxbzgh?si=79ef1fc5515345c7Thank you for being here! Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Independent Streaming Network for Concert CultureCreated and hosted by Kyle Lamont, Concert Cast explores concert culture through energetic music journalism. With sharp interviews, personal stories, and curated local music soundtracks, Lamont brings listeners closer to their favorite artists and legendary venues offering a unique take on the live music experience. Recognized as a Spotify Editor's Pick in 2022.
J Edward Keyes is a journalist with bylines in Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, SPIN, Entertainment Weekly, Village Voice, and who is now the Editorial Director at bandcamp. As an online record store, and music magazine (bandcamp daily), bandcamp is a central hub to the independent music industry (they pay out 82% of their revenue, versus less than 70% at Spotify, et al). We talk with J Edward about sustain, advocating, and growing a vibrant independent music industry and the unique lane bandcamp has carved, "record store" trends, the role of journalism and music advocates, we as the question - do artist's even need a publicist?? And a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:BandcampBandcamp DailyBerlin R&B SceneExperimental Italian Pop SceneWord Bookstore (Brooklyn)WXPN“The Song Machine - Inside the Hit Factory”Ace of BaseClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.
Why Music Journalism Will Never Be The Same! In this episode, we go inside the rapidly changing world of music journalism with veteran journalist Mark Sutherland. Hear how the rise of digital media, AI, and the live music boom are shifting the power dynamics in the music industry. Mark shares firsthand insights on the collapse of traditional gatekeepers, the importance of adapting to new platforms, and why success for artists looks so different today. Whether you're an artist, music pro, or industry enthusiast, this conversation is packed with must-know trends!
Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing!And for artists and labels... use the code Scuba6 for six months free use of the platform!!--Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube.com/@WeNotDivingWe've been talking a lot in recent weeks about politics in dance music. Over on the Patreon feed we did a bonus episode covering the debate around private equity in festivals, of which there will be a second part this week. There will be a solo podcast covering all that on the main feed in the next couple of weeks but in the meantime we wanted to return to one of the absolute best episodes we've done, one which covered many of the wider themes that have come to the forefront of the discussion recently, from all the way back in March 2023.Tijana T is a DJ from Serbia. She's been involved in the scene in Belgrade one way or another since the 90s, a period which for obvious reasons was extremely fraught across the whole region. The discussion covers her wider career, but we spend a lot of time discussing the effect that conflict has on art, and on artists. From a position of direct experience, Tijana speaks with real insight on these topics.Covering this sort of thing is difficult. Not least because we get blocked from promoting our videos on Youtube when certain topics are even mention. But this is the important stuff that's happening in culture right now, and while tackling anything of it with a degree of nuance is a serious challenge, it's one that we enjoy on this show. Even if you listened to this episode the first time round we highly recommend giving it another spin. It's highly relevant to what is going on today. --If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! There are two tiers - "Solidarity" for $4 a month, which features the show without ads, regular bonus podcasts, and extra content. And "Musicality" which for a mere $10 a month gets you all the music we release on Hotflush and affiliate labels AND other music too, some of which never comes out anywhere else.You can also make a one-off donation to the podcast using a card, with Paypal, or your Ethereum wallet! Head over to scubaofficial.io/support.Plus there's also a private area for Patreon supporters in the Hotflush Discord Server... but anyone can join the conversation in the public channels.Listen to the music discussed on the show via the Music Not Diving Podcast Spotify playlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rob Hirst has pancreatic cancer. He’s handling it with all the soul you’d expect from one of the songwriters who made radical 80s politics into mainstream pub rock. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It took a long time after I first read David Menconi's work to finally meet him, and longer still to sit with him for an extended conversation, but fortunately, the time has finally come. And if the saying “good things come to those who wait” applies here, if I was indeed waiting years for that Tuesday afternoon interview in late September 2024, then it is doubly appropriate now that our conversation sees the light of day in this podcast nearly another half a year afterwards. Decades after first reading his work, more than a year after first meeting him, and another stretch of months after interviewing him, now is the moment for all of this to come together. It all feels a bit fortuitous, a feeling which is echoed in our conversation, especially regarding the subject of David Menconi's latest book. David Menconi was a staff writer at the Raleigh News & Observer for 28 years, beginning in 1991, when the music scene in the region was exploding nationwide. He has also written for Rolling Stone, Billboard, Spin and New York Times. His latest book is titled Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music. David Menconi spoke with me at the IBMA conference in his adopted hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina, in a conversation which touches on the remarkable story of Rounder Records, a music label whose story, as David put it, is the kismet story. A label formed by three idealistic folkies fresh out of college, it went on to champion the music of artists ranging from Alice Gerard to Alison Krauss, from the Blake Babies to Billy Strings, and from Ted Hawkins to Tony Rice. David talks about the Rounder Records story, the current state of the music industry, the challenges faced by writers and musicians alike, as well as the significant history of bluegrass music in the city of Raleigh and the state of North Carolina and more, including music excerpts from Rounder Records artists like Norman Blake and George Thorogood in this episode Southern Songs and Stories. David Menconi Songs heard in this episode:Tony Rice “Monroe's Hornpipe”, from The Bluegrass Album Band, Volume 6“Tango Cool“ by Ted Gioia & Mark Lewis, from Tango Cool, excerpt“Ginseng Sullivan” by Norman Blake, from Back Home In Sulphur Springs, excerpt“Move It On Over” by George Thorogood & the Destroyers, from Move It On Over, excerpt“Away From the Mire” by Billy Strings, from HomeThanks for being here! We hope you can help spread awareness of what we are doing. It is as easy as telling a friend and following this podcast on your platform of choice. You can find us on Apple here, Spotify here and YouTube here — hundreds more episodes await, filled with artists you may know by name, or musicians and bands that are ready to become your next favorites. This series is a part of the lineup of both public radio WNCW and Osiris Media, with all of the Osiris shows available here. You can also hear new episodes on Bluegrass Planet Radio here. Thanks to everyone at the International Bluegrass Music Association for helping to make this interview possible, and to Jaclyn Anthony for producing the radio adaptations of this series on WNCW, where we worked with Joshua Meng, who wrote and performed our theme songs. This is Southern Songs and Stories: the music of the South and the artists who make it. - Joe Kendrick
The life of Michael Parenti is truly extraordinary, as he witnessed two significant cultural movements that changed the word. Growing up in Malibu, he went to school with the likes of Sean Penn and Charlie Sheen, met a young Madonna before she was an international star, hung out in Bob Dylan's house, and saw live acts like Nirvana and Red Hot Chilli Peppers long before MTV made them famous. As an internet entrepreneur, he became involved with the Bitcoin Foundation and also saw the early days of Ethereum. He attended hundreds of events, spoke with some of the people who are completely unapproachable today, and found himself in the middle of something magical, naive, and revolutionary. In this episode, we talk about the backstage politics that Michael Parenti witnessed and what it was like to believe in the cyhpherpunk dream more than a decade ago. Time stamps: Intro (00:00:48) Why Michael Is Exiled (00:01:54) Mainstream Adoption (00:02:11) Price Manipulation? (00:07:02) Debate on Bitcoin's Future (00:10:03) Ethereum as a Layer for Bitcoin (00:11:22) Bitcoin's Limitations (00:14:30) Government Surveillance and Compliance (00:16:21) Michael's Personal Experience with the Government (00:19:22) Reality of Government Power (00:21:21) Citrea (00:22:44) Room Mates at Pizza Day (00:24:34) Networking at Paralelni Polis (00:26:02) Ethereum as a Sidechain with WBTC (00:28:16) Bitcoin Foundation Experiences (00:32:06) Concerns Over Bitcoin's Direction (00:35:17) New York Agreement (00:37:28) Lightning Network & Disappointment (00:41:10) Bitcoin's Value and Community (00:45:13) Layer Two Labs and Bitcoin Maximalism (00:47:23) Challenges of Rootstock (00:52:17) Blockstream & Fear of Change (00:54:23) Incentives and Bitcoin's Stagnation (00:57:31) Self-Custody Challenges (01:00:38) Satoshi's Naivety (01:05:19) Zcash Is Satoshi's Vision (01:07:28) Historical Context of Bitcoin (01:12:10) Mt. Gox and Early Exchanges (01:14:55) Vitalik Buterin's Contributions (01:16:36) Toxicity in Bitcoin Development (01:18:35) Legal Uncertainty in Bitcoin (01:22:00) Ethereum's Development Model (01:24:19) Bitcoin's Future and Upgrades (01:29:09) SideShift (01:30:35) NoOnes (01:32:28) Dysfunction of Bitcoin Communities (01:34:06) Bitcoin Foundation: The Good, The Bad, The Corruption (01:35:36) Social Media's Role in Bitcoin's Evolution (02:01:10) Wikileaks and Bitcoin Intersection (02:02:09) Early Bitcoin Community Dynamics (02:04:20) Cypherpunks Mailing List Involvement (02:05:03) Wikileaks and Decentralized Media (02:06:45) Bitcoin as a Response to Financial Blockades (02:12:34) Transition to Bitcoin Foundation (02:15:55) Reflections on Bitcoin's Growth (02:18:08) Community Dynamics Across Cryptocurrencies (02:20:42) Samson Mow (02:23:28) Inflation and Daily Costs (02:27:00) Crisis of Conscience (02:28:56) Leaving Paralelni Polis and Event Fatigue (02:29:49) Celebrity Encounters in Malibu (02:30:36) Transition from Bitcoin to Ethereum (02:39:02) Music Journalism, Television & Editing (02:43:24) Crypto's Emergence (02:48:54) The Evolution of Crypto Communities (02:52:27) Government and Capital Accumulation (02:53:28) Bitcoin's Role in the Future (02:56:58) Critique of Stablecoins (03:02:37) The Need for Multiple Cryptocurrencies (03:03:57) The Absurdity of Bitcoin Narratives (03:05:02) The Toxicity of Crypto Tribes (03:09:25) Disillusionment with Cryptocurrency (03:20:43) The Future of Bitcoin (03:24:05) The Death of the American Empire, Climate Change & Economic Realities (03:25:19) Disruption and Change (03:31:05) Discussion on Realpolitik (03:34:00) Julian Assange's Impact (03:34:56) Podconf (03:36:10) Future of Bitcoin Forks (03:38:10) Redistribution of Satoshi's Coins (03:39:53) Privacy Magazine (03:43:17) Is Peter Todd Satoshi Nakamoto? (03:43:50) Identifying Satoshi (03:46:22) Early Bitcoin Experience (04:03:09) MultiBit Wallet (04:04:41) Advice to Younger Self (04:05:25) Bitcoin Foundation Today (04:06:00) Memes and Education (04:12:24) Influence on Ethereum Community (04:15:50) Regrets About NFTs (04:18:09) Personal Aspirations vs. Wealth (04:23:18) Trust Fund Kids in Los Angeles (04:24:50) Nabila Yacht DJing (04:27:51) Classic Cars vs. Luxury Vehicles (04:28:49) Selling Family Heirlooms (04:34:07) Being Neighbors with Mick Fleetwood and Chris Carter (04:34:40) Disinterest in AI (04:36:43) Focus on Privacy Tech (04:39:39) Concerns About Universal Basic Income (04:41:55) Geopolitical Implications of Technology (04:44:23) Fascination with Physics (04:51:00) Optimism for the Future & Aging (04:54:00) Cultural Nostalgia (04:58:00) Opportunities in the Internet Age (05:05:05) Historical Perspective on Human Advancement & Optimism (05:10:20) Current State of Layer Two Solutions (05:16:30) Concerns about Bitcoin's Transaction Fees (05:19:27) Future of Decentralized Exchanges (05:22:39) Incentives for Bitcoin Holders (05:24:49) Bringing Use Cases to Bitcoin (05:27:17) Impact of Other Blockchains on Bitcoin (05:29:43) Gold vs. Bitcoin Narrative (05:31:16) Physical Gold Demand (05:34:00) Lexus or Supra? (05:36:37) Bitcoin Flipping Gold? 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It's been almost a year since the historic music outlet Pitchfork shrank considerably. On this week's On the Media, why the distinctive voices in music journalism are worth saving. Plus, how AI music generators could upend the industry. [01:00] Host Micah Loewinger, speaks with Ann Powers, critic and correspondent for NPR Music, on Condé Nast's acquisition of the influential music publication Pitchfork, and what this means for the future of music journalism.[12:45] Host Micah Loewinger speaks to Kyle Chayka, staff writer at The New Yorker, about how algorithms are changing how people discover and listen to music – and all too often, not for the better.[28:39] Former OTM producer, and current composer and sound designer, Mark Henry Phillips, on how AI music generators could fundamentally upend the industry for good. Further reading:“With Pitchfork in peril, a word on the purpose of music journalism,” by Ann Powers"Why I Finally Quit Spotify," by Kyle ChaykaA segment from this show originally aired on our January 19, 2024 program, Trouble at The Baltimore Sun, and the End of an Era for Pitchfork. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.
Randy Newman is one of the most misunderstood and under-celebrated musicians of the modern era. Reknowned Music Journalist/Author Robert Hilburn's new book, A Few Words in Defense of Our Country is the definitive Randy Newman biography and Bob joins us to spotlight the genius and the legend of a great American musician and storyteller.Robert Hilburn was the music critic for the Los Angeles Times for 35 years and he's written books about John Lennon, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Cash. Bob tells us that Newman (much like Simon) had to be convinced to have his legacy chronicled. Randy grew up in a legendary musical family in which tooting your horn (metaphorically) was frowned upon. His uncles composed movie scores and they taught Randy to let the work be your voice.We hear about Randy's challenging childhood, the pressure he felt to succeed in music and how success, once achieved, incurred his father's envy. Throughout his career, Randy's best childhood friend, Lenny Waronker (who became a record exec) believed in him, opened doors and cheered his efforts.Diving further into Randy's work flow, creative struggles and anxiety-taming efforts, Bob illuminates Randy's genre-bending and cultural interrogating musical achievements.We also delve, with Bob, into the influence once held by music critics in the golden ages of both print media and the music industry. We discuss the futures of recorded music and journalism and Bob tells us about his favorite interview ever… with Bob Dylan… and that one time he went to Folsom Prison with Johnny Cash.Plus, Weezy recommends the original Apple TV+ movie, Blitz and Fritz is currently into the new series Rivals, streaming on Hulu and other platforms.Path Points of Interest:Robert HilburnRobert Hilburn on WikipediaA Few Words In Defense of Our Country: The Biography of Randy Newman by Robert HilburnRobert Hilburn Amazon Author PageRobert Hilburn on XAmanda PetrusichBlitz on Apple TVRivals - On Several Platforms
This week, Ari is joined by Jason Lipshutz, the Executive Director of Music at Billboard. Jason has written about music for over a decade and has penned cover stories on Taylor Swift, U2, Blink-182, Lorde, Bon Iver, Mumford & Sons, among many others. He was formerly a deputy editor at Fuse Media and has contributed to VIBE, The Hollywood Reporter, Spinner, and Popjustice. Jason recently released a book about Linkin Park called It Starts With One.In this illuminating interview, Jason shares his perspective on the state of music journalism, how he approaches conducting interviews, who decides what gets reviewed and who goes on the cover at major music publications. Ari and Jason also trade stories about their experiences with publicists and managers trying to squash stories to protect client images. If you're interested in the inner workings of the music journalism industry, this episode is for you!Check out Jason's new audiobook: https://aristake.io/ul1wx7 00:00 The Balance of Music Journalism03:10 Writing a Book vs. Cover Stories05:56 The Evolution of Linkin Park13:02 The Art of Interviewing Artists18:09 The Changing Landscape of Music Journalism29:19 Navigating the Pressures of Music Journalism36:05 The Editorial Process at Billboard41:44 Balancing Traffic and Storytelling45:04 Personal Fandom in Journalism48:14 Writing a Book on Linkin Park56:33 Championing Creativity in the Music IndustryEdited and mixed by Ari DavidsMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's TakeOrder the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More Podcasts Exploring Concert Culture:Website: concertcast.liveYouTube: Concert Cast PodcastApple Podcasts: Listen on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Listen on SpotifyConnect with Kyle Lamont:Instagram: @Kyle_LamontHotel Monte Vista: Discover the charm and history of this iconic hotel, known for its musical legacy and ghost stories.Website: Hotel Monte VistaInstagram: @hotelmontevistaOrpheum Theatre: Learn about upcoming shows on their concert calendar.Concert Calendar: Orpheum TheatreInstagram: @orpheumflagstaffFirecreek Coffee Company: Stop by this awesome coffee shop that hosts live music, providing a great atmosphere for coffee lovers and music enthusiasts alike.Website: Firecreek Coffee CompanyInstagram: @firecreekcoffeeIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe! Your support helps us bring more stories from the concert community. Concert Cast: A Woman-Owned Rockumentary Podcast NetworkCreated and hosted by Kyle Lamont, Concert Cast explores Concert Culture through energetic music journalism. Lamont's informed questions, personal anecdotes, and curated local music soundtracks connect listeners with their favorite musicians and iconic venues, offering a unique perspective on the live music experience, earning a Spotify Editor's Pick recognition in 2022.
In this bonus episode, we remember Seattle music journalist Charles R. Cross, who died on August 9, 2024 at age 67. Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas reflect on Cross' legacy, we listen back to Cross speaking with former KEXP DJ Marco Collins, and KEXP listeners share personal memories of him. Hosts: Dusty Henry and Martin DouglasSpecial thanks: Emily Fox, Owen Murphy, Meerah Powell, Marco CollinsAudio producer: Roddy NikpourPodcast manager: Isabel KhaliliEditorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Support the podcast: kexp.org/cobainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gibson Guitars and their partner Music Forward believe in LGBTQ+ emerging performers and have set up a special grant program to help them. Our guest is Danielle McDuffe of the Music Forward Foundation. Danielle comes from a professional music background that started at age 15 when she attended GRAMMY Camp for Music Journalism and got her articles published in magazines with the GRAMMY Museum. Since then, she has created and hosted her own podcast (MOODY), has written blog posts for artists like UMI, Bishop Briggs, and thuy, and has created showcases for local queer visual artists and musicians as part of Queer Arts and Crafts. We will be discussing the LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Awards to be given out in October. The awards are ten US-based selected artists dedicated to their songwriting craft, and their vision for themselves through music. The ten awardees will each receive: · $3000 Grant · $1000 Gibson retail for an instrument. · Performance Opportunities that include the Gibson Garage Nashville and Gibson showrooms, as well as other venues. · Quarterly Mentorship with established musicians, as well as the Gibson and Music Forward teams. With co-host Brody Levesque
Gibson Guitars and their partner Music Forward believe in LGBTQ+ emerging performers and have set up a special grant program to help them. Our guest is Danielle McDuffe of the Music Forward Foundation. Danielle comes from a professional music background that started at age 15 when she attended GRAMMY Camp for Music Journalism and got her articles published in magazines with the GRAMMY Museum. Since then, she has created and hosted her own podcast (MOODY), has written blog posts for artists like UMI, Bishop Briggs, and thuy, and has created showcases for local queer visual artists and musicians as part of Queer Arts and Crafts. We will be discussing the LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Awards to be given out in October. The awards are ten US-based selected artists dedicated to their songwriting craft, and their vision for themselves through music. The ten awardees will each receive: · $3000 Grant · $1000 Gibson retail for an instrument. · Performance Opportunities that include the Gibson Garage Nashville and Gibson showrooms, as well as other venues. · Quarterly Mentorship with established musicians, as well as the Gibson and Music Forward teams. With co-host Brody Levesque
Gibson Guitars and their partner Music Forward believe in LGBTQ+ emerging performers and have set up a special grant program to help them. Our guest is Danielle McDuffe of the Music Forward Foundation. Danielle comes from a professional music background that started at age 15 when she attended GRAMMY Camp for Music Journalism and got her articles published in magazines with the GRAMMY Museum. Since then, she has created and hosted her own podcast (MOODY), has written blog posts for artists like UMI, Bishop Briggs, and thuy, and has created showcases for local queer visual artists and musicians as part of Queer Arts and Crafts. We will be discussing the LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Awards to be given out in October. The awards are ten US-based selected artists dedicated to their songwriting craft, and their vision for themselves through music. The ten awardees will each receive: · $3000 Grant · $1000 Gibson retail for an instrument. · Performance Opportunities that include the Gibson Garage Nashville and Gibson showrooms, as well as other venues. · Quarterly Mentorship with established musicians, as well as the Gibson and Music Forward teams. With co-host Brody Levesque
In this episode Kelly, Jeff & Jim discuss some of their favorite Pride Anthems!www.grerecordsandcoffee.comFind us on instagram at @vinyljunkiesmakingmixtapes
In this podcast, “DEDICATED,” music writer and THE 97 founder Vincent Anthony is speaking with the most devoted fans of the most divine divas.This inaugural episode, “Me. I Am Lambily… and the Elusive Chanteuse,” is about Mariah Carey, her Lambs, and how they react to a flop album.Carey's album “Me. I Am Mariah … The Elusive Chanteuse,” turns ten this month. A decade later, the Lambs, like Why Mariah Carey Matters author Andrew Chan, still listen to it. So, what do fans appreciate about these lesser-known albums that the masses couldn't connect with?Chan and three more Lambs that Vincent met at a "Mariah Night" event at a New York City gay bar, spoke with him about their fandom, and "The Elusive Chanteuse."Purchase THE 97's first-ever print magazine celebrating "Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse" album. Use the code "podcast" for $2 off.Or, check out ten year's worth of content by visiting our online magazine at THE97.net.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@the97tweets), Instagram (@the97gram) and TikTok (@the97.net).
Deborah Evans Price is a trailblazer in the world of entertainment journalism. She captures the artists and their stories with depth and insight. From her early days as a music journalist to her acclaimed book, “Country Faith,” she's witnessed the evolution of country music. A beacon of inspiration for those seeking to follow their passions, at any age, she embodies the essence of squeezing the day, embracing every opportunity, and overcoming health challenges to leave a lasting impact.
Ruth Saxelby is a writer and editor based in Queens, New York, with a background in electronic music journalism. Born and raised in the UK, she got into writing through clubbing in the north of England in the late '90s. She was the clubs editor at The Leeds Guide (2001 -2003), new music editor at Dummy (2009-2013), and managing editor at The FADER (2014-2018). Some of the things she's written include a column about listening for NPR, record reviews for Pitchfork, memoir essays for Hazlitt, and a libretto for an opera by Actress's Darren Cunningham. https://ruthsaxelby.comhttps://twitter.com/ruthesaxelbyWe also requested Ruth to share with us some of her favorite things.Catch them all in our newsletter: https://putf.substack.com/The PUTF show is an interview series, dedicated to showcasing inspiring creatives from the PUTF community and beyond. Guests are invited to share their unique career journeys, stories, and visions.The PUTF show is produced by WAVDWGS, a video production company based in NYC.https://wavdwgs.com/Pick Up The Flow, is an online resource based in NYC striving to democratize access to opportunities. Opportunities are shared daily on this page and website, and weekly via our newsletter.Watch on:Youtube: http://tinyurl.com/putf-youtubeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickuptheflownyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickuptheflow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Part 2 of chatting Crowded House at the Leigh Sawmill Cafe 24 February 2008 with Luke from Welly. Performances include: when you come, twice if your lucky, either side of the world, everything is good for you, something so strong, not the girl you think you are, bound to rescue. Listener cover: You're the one to make me cry by Ben ToddYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn
Terrence O'Brien is a journalist, editor, musician, and all around rad dude who is a former managing editor for Engadget and is now writing freelance with some fun things up around the corner! In this episode we talk about his journey into writing about musical instruments and electronics, your physical health as a musician, and the future of print journalism! I hope you enjoy this episode! Find Terrence on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_terrence_obrien_/SponsorsGrez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/Grez Guitars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Summer School Electronics: https://www.summerschoolelectronics.com/TourGear Designs: https://www.tourgeardesigns.com/discount/40WATTGet you 10% off the best patch cables in the game! You can use my affiliate link or just use the code 40WATT at checkout to get 10% off your order! If you want to save even more, Patreon supporters of the show get 20% OFF! Check out my post over on my patreon page for more information!Rattlesnake Cables using this link: 20% off their order using this link: https://www.rattlesnakecables.com/40watt/TrueFire: https://shorturl.at/bfjGXGet 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATTPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/Find all of the podcast links at:https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcasthttps://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like – also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review and share us with your friends. Support the show
The Nialler9 Podcast returns for another season and new year.After taking January off, Niall and Andrea are back discussing what has been happening in music since we closed off the year with the Best of 2023 episodes includingPitchfork's downsizing, the state of music journalism and the Enshittification of online music discovery and discourse, and online life in general?The Choice Music Prize Irish albums of the year nomineesThe Eurovision Song Contest and the growing call for the Boycott of Israel. Will Ireland make a stand alongside Sweden, Finland, Iceland and more?What we've been consuming - music, TV, film since our break.Big special extra thanks to Georgia Hallion for editing the podcast.* Support Nialler9 on Patreon, get event discounts, playlists, ad-free episodes and join our Discord communityListen to the episode below or subscribe in your favourite podcast app:Listen on Apple | Android | ACAST | Patreon | Pocketcasts | CastBox | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS Feed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the music website's future uncertain, Ryan Schreiber and Chris Kaskie look back at its start.
Last week, Conde Nast announced it would fold mainstay music blog Pitchfork into men's magazine GQ, laying off a significant number of music writers in the process, including editor-in-chief Puja Patel. In a recent article, Atlantic staff writer Spencer Kornhaber describes the music site as one that "made an incredible effort to listen broadly, listen seriously, and champion the underdog." The uncertain future of Pitchfork highlights the uncertainty of music journalism in general. Kornhaber joins us to discuss the news. Then, Switched on Pop producer Reanna Cruz joins us to talk about the positive things 2024 has in store for music, with a Review/Preview of upcoming releases. 2024 Music Review/ Preview List: Brittany Howard- What Now MGMT- Loss of Life Khruangbin- A LA SALA Faye Webster- Underdressed at the Symphony Ariana Grande- Eternal Sunshine Dua Lipa Meth Math- Chupetones Burial- Dreamfear/Boy Sent From Above Kali Uchis- Orquídeas
Last week, Conde Nast announced it would fold mainstay music blog Pitchfork into men's magazine GQ, laying off a significant number of music writers in the process, including editor-in-chief Puja Patel. In a recent article, Atlantic staff writer Spencer Kornhaber describes the music site as one that "made an incredible effort to listen broadly, listen seriously, and champion the underdog." The uncertain future of Pitchfork highlights the uncertainty of music journalism in general. Kornhaber joins us to discuss the news. Then, Switched on Pop producer Reanna Cruz joins us to talk about the positive things 2024 has in store for music, with a Review/Preview of upcoming releases.
It's been a bad week for music journalists. Anna Wintour kept her sunglasses on to inform Pitchfork staff of their absorption into men's magazine GQ, while FACT Magazine – alma mater of both yours truly – quietly announced the end of an era, with the mix series closing down and editorial scaling back.Nothing lasts forever, but we were still jolted by FACT's announcement (especially when it got completely buried by the Pitchfork story, lol). So we looked inside our hearts and did the only thing we know how to do: record an emergency podcast about it.As guest, we brought in Henry Bruce Jones – who has capably helped steer the ship at FACT since 2018, including curating the website's beloved mix series – to perform a biopsy of the last 15 years of online music journalism and help us predict the next phase.Thanks for listening to No Tags. If you like what we do, consider following us on Substack and social media (we're @notagspodcast everywhere) or rating and reviewing No Tags on your podcast app. Get full access to No Tags at notagspodcast.substack.com/subscribe
On this episode of the Foxy Digitalis Podcast, Jessica Ackerley and Gahlord Dewald stop by to talk about all the interesting things happening music-wise out in Hawaii, and what makes it such a unique scene. I learned so much and just want to dig deeper! Plus, a beautiful new collaboration from Surya Botofasina, Carlos Niño, and Nate Mercereau for this week's pick, the rough week for music writing, and more!Album of the Week: Surya Botofasina, Carlos Niño, and Nate Mercereau “Subtle Movements”This Week's Links:Jessica AckerleyGahlord DewaldLeilehua LanzilottiHonolulu's Honest, Diverse DIY Scene by Mariana Timony (BC Daily)Surya Botofasina Live @ The Lot Radio 5/21/23[AHMED] “Wood Blues”Foxy Digitalis is an online music resource and organization promoting music in the margins with the idea that sound is for everyone. Originally founded in 1996 by Brad Rose, it has existed in multiple formats for nearly 30 years. Currently, it is an online music magazine, podcast network, and events producer based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Send a voicemailFollow Foxy Digitalis:WebsitePatreonInstagramTwitterBlueskyMastodonThe Jewel Garden
In the pod this week we chat to Arusa Qureshi about carving out a career in freelance music journalism. Arusa talks about diversity in the industry, transferable skills and life as a night owl covering gigs in Edinburgh.The guesthttps://www.arusaqureshi.com/https://twitter.com/arusaqureshiResourceshttps://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/should-you-work-for-freeRecommendationhttps://ukf.com/words/rave-scenes-edinburgh/35582
“Music journalism doesn't have to be chasing celebrities or whether this music is good or not. You can ask what does it mean — and sometimes that itself can be provocative. Being in Atlanta opened my eyes to the work that we do.” Christina Lee is a music journalist who's covered Atlanta's hip hop scene for over a decade. Her award-winning culture reporting and criticism appears in Billboard, The Guardian, NPR Music, Vulture,The Washington Post and more. Christina goes so far beyond just covering the fun celebrity aspect of music - she has a real community and social angle to her work - covering the local - and national impact of elements like criminal justice, RICO statutes, gentrification, and even jury duty - and what they mean to our society at large. Basically punk rock for journalism - work that is definitely worth a read. Christina's a contributing editor to community journalism nonprofit Canopy Atlanta. She also co-host and co-write the limited podcast series “King Slime: The Prosecution of Young Thug and YSL” - covering the ongoing trial of Jeffery Lamar Williams, known across the globe as Young Thug. This is a show not just following an ongoing case, but really digging into the whys of the prosecution - in Atlanta of all places - which has become a modern day mecca to hip hop and Black culture. Beyond her work - and as rad as Christina sounds - and is - it was really interesting to hear her growing up between two cultures in the suburbs of Maryland, and how MTV gave her a glimpse into what writing and journalism could be. LEARN ABOUT CHRISTINA christinalee.me POD: iheart.com/podcast/1119-king-slime-the-prosecutio-120640605 twitter.com/MinaAnnLee MENTIONS BAND: Fugees - allmusic.com/artist/fugees-mn0000182415/ ZINE: Canopy Atlanta - canopyatlanta.org Paste Magazine - pastemagazine.com ZINE: Creative Loafing - creativeloafing.com POD: Rodney Carmichael // Louder Than a Riot - npr.org/podcasts/510357/louder-than-a-riot BOOK: Fleishman Is in Trouble (Taffy Brodesser-Akner) -.goodreads.com/en/book/show/41880602 BOOK: Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital (Elise Hu) - goodreads.com/book/show/62121560-flawless BOOK: Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation (Anne Helen Petersen) - goodreads.com/book/show/48930297-can-t-even PERSON: Young Thug - wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Thug PERSON: Gunna - wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunna_(rapper) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally published Jan. 9, 2023: The things Adeem the Artist hasn't directly experienced, the Knoxville musician has delicately observed in the struggles of strangers and friends in their 34 years, culminating in 11 sung stories of "White Trash Revelry" released on Dec. 2. Perhaps, you have seen the album on "best-of" lists by Rolling Stone and Billboard or heard their music praised by Brandi Carlile, a queer country artist in her own right − and a Grammy-winning one, at that. Conversations surrounding Southern music and culture are changing, and Adeem the Artist is a newfound flagbearer for that movement. But if you ask them, they're just calling it how they see it. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.
Today on the show, Mark Mordue reads his piece from The Saturday Paper. MRI scans are infamously claustrophobic and anxiety-inducing procedures. During his own MRI, the author was surprised to find solace and inspiration in the barrage of sounds he was subjected to lying within the machine. The cacophony of the equipment presented an opportunity to expound on the musical genres that are its antecedents, and those that are, perhaps, its legacy. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Writer, poet and journalist, Mark Mordue
Writer-director Mick Garris joins Staci on this episode to fill us in on his appearance in the new comprehensive Stephen King documentary, King Onscreen, but he also gives a glimpse into his background in music—he started as a teenage journalist, who interviewed Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and The Moody Blues, to name a few. Mick also reveals how he first started working with Stephen King in the capacity of film director, and delves into how integral rock music has been to his many collaborations with the master of horror, which include Sleepwalkers, The Stand, and Bag of Bones.
On music, the '90s, and NYC cool: Bestselling novelist Sam Lipsyte (The Ask, Home Land, No One Left to Come Looking for You) in conversation with esteemed music critic, journalist and author of the forthcoming magnum opus, a biography of Lou Reed, Will Hermes.
Dear Culture kicks off Black Music Month with an epic debate that covers everyone from Nas and Lauryn Hill to Ice Cube and Drake. Both self-proclaimed hip-hop heads, host Panama Jackson and veteran music journalist Touré can't seem to agree on pretty much anything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gender is often a core part of identity, and like other aspects of identity, it fundamentally shapes our perception of ourselves, each other and our experiences in the world. From the earliest recovery literature to the most contemporary recovery meetings, gender roles have affected and continue to affect both individual recovery and recovery communities. In this previously recorded episode of our educational series, Mental Health Monday, Marya Hornbacher and SHE RECOVERS Co-Founder Dr. Dawn Nickel, have an insightful, lively and engaging look at the role of gender in recovery.Marya doesn't hold back as she speaks about being a woman in the recovery space and the difficulties that come along with this.ABOUT MARYA:Marya Hornbacher is an award-winning essayist, journalist, novelist, poet, and the internationally bestselling author of five books, including Wasted, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, and the New York Times Bestseller Madness. She is the recipient of the Annie Dillard Award for Nonfiction, a Logan Fellowship for Social Justice Journalism, the White Award for Magazine Journalism, the ASCAP Award for Music Journalism, the Fountain House Humanitarian Award, and other distinctions. Her writing has appeared in publications including the New York Times, Boston Globe, Smithsonian Magazine, Crazyhorse, AGNI, Gulf Coast, The Normal School, Fourth Genre, DIAGRAM, Arts & Letters, and many others. Hornbacher is currently at work on her sixth and seventh books, a work of long-form journalism and a collection of essays. Connect with Marya on her website.EPISODE RESOURCESMental Health Monday ReplaylistSHE RECOVERS Together OnlineSHE RECOVERS in ChicagoSHE RECOVERS® Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity and a global grassroots movement serving more than 325,000 women and non-binary individuals in or seeking recovery from life challenges including mental health issues, trauma and substance use. SHE RECOVERS is dedicated to redefining recovery, inspiring hope, ending stigma and empowering women to increase their recovery capital, heal themselves and help other women to do the same.If you found this conversation helpful please consider making a donation to our lifeline organization or sharing it with others who may benefit. We would love to also receive your rating and review of the SHE RECOVERS Podcast on your favorite platform.Visit sherecovers.org to donate today.LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSHE RECOVERS® Foundation Headquarters is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Tewa people—O'gah'poh geh Owingeh (White Shell Water Place)—now present day Santa Fe, New Mexico.
PATREONWEBSITEHOWLS ROAD EP The Wind is produced by me, Fil Corbitt.This episode was written, read and scored by Emily Pratt. If you'd like to find her music head to Howlsroad.bandcamp.com.This season was made with support from the Google Podcast Creator Program through PRX. and by listeners like you. If you'd like to help keep this thing going, head to patreon.com/thewind and set up a monthly donation. At $7/month, you can get access to the exclusive official Wind Listener Patch.For photos, links, merchandise and more, we're at Thewind.ORG
It seems we're back in that strange space in time where there are days that can 70 degrees and sunny and beautiful. The birds are singing and the blossoms on trees are beginning to light up the branches like a holy and natural Christmas lights… and then the next day we're right back into the holds of a winter that every year seems to overstay its welcome. You get a taste of that warmth in your bones, and it's just enough to whet your appetite for all the things that feel so far away… long walks outside, swimming, afternoons on restaurant patios with friends… and the sun not setting at 4:30 pm. It's like a brief kind of nostalgia. We know that these things were within our grasp just few months ago but a few months darkness is enough to make it feel like it's been that much longer. And it's in this liminal space, it's nice to reflect on some of the things that reminds of these warmer points in time.Its in the sunshine and humid air of the summer of 2022 that we sat down with John R. Miller and Chloe Edmonstone. John is a singer-songwriter and West Virginia native, orginally from the Shenandoah Valley. A long-time songsmith, Miller has been running in the Appalachian circuit for a few years before settling in Nashville. His first studio album “Depreciated” was released in July of 2021. Miller's songwriting style is as natural as flowing river and and is backed by voice that has a crackling warmth to it. It is friendly and picturesque, even in his darker moments across the album. Backed by harmonies and almost familial sounding fiddle playing by Chloe Edmonstone (who was a founding member of the group Locust honey)- the album is all parts familiar and strange.
On this episode of the podcast, Vanessa and Jonah are joined by musician Andrew McMahon (Something Corporate, Jack's Mannequin) to discuss how he defied the odds and instead of quitting piano lessons like we did, became a professional musician who wheeled a sticker-covered piano onto the stage of the Warped Tour and has became a well-respected musician who admittedly never really uses music theory. Vanessa and Andrew also finally reconcile a long-standing dispute about Andrew not emailing her back when she reached out to him as a complete stranger to talk about their shared cancer diagnosis and Jonah admits that he recently pulled a similar move when he was diagnosed with his own type of leukemia in 2019. We also play a special version of CEO TAKEDOWN: SOMETHING CORPORATE edition where we debate the Ok Go/Post Cereal controversy, the "Pepsi, Where's My Jet?" documentary and our complicated thoughts about A&W Root Beer's mascot. Be sure to check out Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness' new album "Tilt At The Wind No More" when it comes out on March 31st, just don't email him to tell him your thoughts because he probably won't write you back! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a new year Americana Podcast listeners! And with a new year, means new discussions on what makes Americana… well Americana. When we look at this genre, we talk a lot it's history and its future. And over time we've been able to piece together this ongoing timeline and certain elements that are key to its existence. Base influences in songwriting, certain instrumentation, and geography. If you've been a long-time listener, you'd know that many of our previous guests have attributed a great deal of their musical identity to where they learned music from. This of course is a holdover from the new world mentality in the west, where many genres developed due to particularly regional and social integrations over extended periods of time. When looking at Americana we are specifically looking at the European folk trad to bluegrass, blues to rock, and then rock and bluegrass to country as we know it today. That's a lot of words to basically say the place that you identify as home, has as significant of an effect on your musical education as who's albums you choose to listen to growing up. And Kentucky aside, some of the artists that know that best are from Texas and Oklahoma.There's a lot of opinions on the state of Red Dirt Music and Texas Country. Developing as sub genres in the late 80's to early 00's, this very regional brand of music came up in response to commercial country. And I'm not talking Florida Georgia Line commercial, I'm talking Tim McGraw commercial. Who we love. But there's a lot of ups and downs and opinions in the overall conversation but the general one is that Red Dirt and Texas Country became a space for outsiders beyond the Nashville standard. Piggybacking off of the outlaw movement and the historical legacies of artists, particularly Texas native Willie Nelson, these scenes were able to flourish in their respective regions and began to go a bit beyond. They were in a position to challenge the value of industry effect in radio versus organic growth in listenership. They developed loyal followings, local radio play. The works. But due to a long series of unfortunate commercial circumstances, the scenes have presently been relegated very much south of the red river. And I could go on about this, but fortunately this episode you can it straight from the quarter horse's mouth. Americana Podcast speaks with the artists who possibly have the most pertinent opinions on the state of Red Dirt and Texas Country and their weight in the views of Americana music. On this episode we have musical and actual giant Ray Benson from Asleep at The Wheel. Defender of the Dance Hall Randy Rogers, Okie not from Muskogee Jason Boland of Jason Boland and the stragglers, young blood William Beckmann, whip smart Wade Bowan, and philanthropist at heart Josh Abbott. Saddle up and enjoy the show.
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