WOTS Version 221 with Aline & Wes

On today's Word On the Street Podcast we are joined by Aline & Wes. It was great getting to know Aline & Wes, they told us all about their band, how it formed, and the music they play. We also got to know how Wes is balancing being a new father and a musician. Aline told us about her interview project asking other artist about how they cope with anxiety and depression. We got to know the plans for Aline and Wes and what they would like to do with the band, from more recordings to touring. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Featured Music:
"My Super Power Is Love" By Aline & Wes
"Whoa" by Aline & Wes off Armageddon of Love

Learn More Here:
https://www.alineandwes.com/

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New EP by theZim: Now All No Wall

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WOTS Version 220 with Blazinspace

Today on the Word On the Street Podcast we talk with Blazinspace! It was great getting to know Blazinspace, we started off with some get to know you questions such as favorite movie, food, drinks, etc.  Then we got into Blazinspace's connection to the Seattle music community.  We talk on such things as their roll with Weird At Night and also doing live projections at local shows.  Blazinspace also told us how they got into movie making and what brought them to Seattle. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured Music:
"10,000 Generations" by Khu.éex’ 
"$ue B!rd" by Terry Monstrosity off NOTFORPLAY2

Learn More Here:
https://www.seeblazinspace.com/

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 Zim's New EP - Now All No Wall EP Release Show

 
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WOTS Version 219 with KJ Sawka - LIVE

On this version of the Word On the Street Podcast we talk with my good friend and former band mate KJ Sawka. KJ and I got together for the second livestream version of the podcast! I love doing this as a livestream!  It did not take us long to get into a great philosophical conversation about what kind of mindset you need to have for success in music. KJ shared a lot about his philosophy and work ethic and how it came about. I also asked KJ to tell us about his experience being a part of the Seattle music community and what he has learned now that he does not live inside of it anymore. KJ also told us about his plans with Blake Lewis and their band The Private Language. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

The conversation with KJ starts at 9:00

Featured Music:
"The Wind" by All Fires & KJ Sawka
"Everybody Wants To Rule The World" by The Private Language

Learn More Here:
https://www.sawkashop.com/

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WOTS Version 218 with Ballard Vox

On this version of the Word On the Street Podcast we are talking with Ballard Vox. Melissa Wax, Collene McCarter, and Andy Perkovich join us to talk about all things Ballard Vox and more. We start off with what they are looking forward to from upcoming shows and music releases as well as getting things back to normal with Ballard Vox and a full concert calendar. We also get nerdy on photo gear while finding out their personal goals with photography and music journalism. They give us a taste of what life was like for them during the pandemic, what they learned about themselves and how it effected Ballard Vox. We also get into the relevance of the MP3, or lack there of, and much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

The conversation with Melissa, Collene, and Andy starts at 10:00

Featured Music:
"Somewhere" by Monsterwatch
"Yada Yada Yada" by Emergency Contact off Everything's Fine

Learn More Here:
https://www.ballardvox.com/

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WOTS Version 217 with Patrick Galactic LIVE!

On this version of the Word On the Street Podcast we at talking with Patrick Galactic. Patrick was gracious enough to be my first ever Livestream YouTube broadcast of the podcast and it was a blast so stoked how it turned out. Patrick and I talked about Weird at Night, how it's going how it started what are its plans for the future. We also talked about what it's like being a livestreamer. Patrick also shared with us his evolution as a performer and what has changed for him because of Weird at Night and the Pandemic. We also talked about the state of music and the industry as it relates to the Seattle and North West music community. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Featured Music:

"Handjob from Heaven" - By Ryan Bryan

Learn More Here:

https://www.twitch.tv/WEIRDatNIGHT/

https://rybry.bandcamp.com/track/handjobs-from-heaven

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WOTS Version 216 with Slender Dan

On this version of the Word On the Street Podcast we talk with Slender Dan. Heather Dickson and Patrick Ahern make up the band Slender Dan. We start of the conversation talking about coffee, growing plants and cooking, and we learn Patrick can microwave anything! They tell us about how they have been living and creating during the pandemic and how it informed their art both emotionally and practically. Heather and Patrick tell us how they see Sender Dan as a creative project and how making videos for the music is an important part of that. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Slender Dan as much as I did.

A short 15 min conversation with Katrina Kope starts at 5min
the conversation with Slender Dan starts at 20min

Featured Music:
"Well Accomplished Man" by Slender Dan of The Waking Life EP
"Cycle" by Slender Dan off The Waking Life EP

Learn more here:
https://www.instagram.com/slenderdanofficial/
https://linktr.ee/slenderdan

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WOTS Version 215 with Carrie Akre

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Carrie Akre. We start off the podcast talking about podcast philosophies. Then Carrie gives us a deep dive into becoming a life coach. Why she started it, what she wants from it, and what it has been like so far. Mixed into the conversation we learn about Carrie's life as a musician and where she is now in her musical journey. We close out the podcast with a few lightening round questions, what carrie does to past the time, like what books she is reading, and more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. 

Featured Music:
"Runaround" by Goodness off Goodness
"Wrestle It Out (feat Danny Newcomb)" by Carrie Akre off Passage

Learn more here:
http://www.betweenpodcast.com/
https://www.instagram.com/akrecarrie/

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WOTS Version 214 with Nate Louis

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Nate Louis.  It was great having another podcaster on WOTS. Nate broke down why he started his podcast Raised on Rhythm, and what he wants to get out of it. We talked about his band Blade Palace and some of the strategies they are implementing to create music and content during the pandemic. I asked Nate about what he feels about the Seattle music community, having started his podcasts and performed music in it. Nate and I also talk about our experiences being rideshare drivers. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

The conversation with Nate starts at 9:39

Featured Music:

"Tone Deaf" by Blade Palace off Disconnect

"Massive Soul Overhall" by Asterhouse off Soul Vs. Skin

Learn more here:

https://www.facebook.com/RaisedonRhythm/

https://www.facebook.com/bladepalace

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WOTS Version 213 with Dan Ray

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Dan Ray of Dan's Tunes. Dan tells us all about her music journalism website "Dan's Tunes". Before we get into that conversation I asked Dan about her relationship with social media and which platform she is most likely to doom scroll on. We also talked about how the pandemic and the fight for social justice during 2020 effected the content on Dan's Tunes as well as her personal life. Dan also gave us some suggestions, and tips on what musicians can do for their music from the perspective of a music journalist. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

The conversation with Dan starts at 6:00

Featured Music:
"Louder (Black & Proud)" by Marshall Law Band off 12th & Pine
"B.Y.O.G." by David's Van off Intervention

Learn More Here:
https://danstunesseattle.com/

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WOTS Version 211 with Jake Sele and Matt Williams

On this version of the WOTS - Word On the Street we talk with Jake Sele and Matt Williams. Jake and Matt tell me about meeting at Cornish College of the Arts and what they took away from their experience there. We get nerdy about their podcast "Music Sucks and I Want to Die", they tell me why they started and what they want out of it. They also tell me about their experience being musicians in the time of covid. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

The conversation with Jake and Matt starts at 9:00.

Featured Music:
"Ready Or Not" by Bear Axe off Last Call
"The Early Adventures of Pro Fresh" by Spontaneous Rex

Learn More Here:
Music Sucks and I Want To Die on YouTube

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WOTS Version 210 with TBASA

On this version of the Word On the Street Podcast we talk with TBASA. TBASA and I start it off with a chat about how are Seahawks are doing this year and we try to predict how they will fair against the 49ers, how did we do?  We then spend some time talking about how he is accessing his creativity during the pandemic including his contribution to Weird At Night by Patrick Galactic. TBASA tells us about his comic 100 to 46 about the upcoming election, where it came from, and why he is making it. We close out the pod with a conversation about Star Wars and The Mandalorian. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

*The conversation with TBASA starts at 10:00

Featured Music:
"The QAnon Con" by TBASA off 4 Track Limitations or Demos For a Band I Will Never Form
"Something Says" by TBASA off Shorn Of Artifice

Learn More Here:
https://tbasa.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/timbasaraba/

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WOTS Version 209 with Patrick Nehoda

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we have the good fortune to catch up again with Patrick Nehoda. Patrick and I talk about and catch up on a lot of things. Patrick told me all about his new record, forming the band and recording the music. We also talked about the pandemic and how it's been affecting all of us. Patrick also gave us a thorough breakdown of what the music scene in Nashville is like. I also asked Patrick his thoughts on how often to play shows and how Nashville feels about black out time. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

***The conversation with Patrick starts at 10:00.

Featured music:
"But Anyways..." off But Anyways... by Nehoda
"Dear Mr. President" by Nehoda

Learn more here:
https://nehoda.bandcamp.com/

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WOTS Version 208 with Warning: Danger!

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Warning: Danger! Mark Ostler and Ryk Lambert of Warning: Danger! join the podcast and chat it up. We talk about smoke, heat, music, masks and more. Mark and Ryk tell us how they are approaching releasing music during the pandemic, and what it's been like doing interviews on podcasts to get the word out. Mark and Ryk tell us about touring and we get some stories from the road. They also tell us some of their up coming plans, putting out more music and videos. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

*The conversation with Warning: Danger! starts at 10:00

Featured music:
"Astroid" by Warning: Danger off Astroid
"F**k it All" by Warning: Danger off Astroid

Learn more here:
https://warningdanger.bandcamp.com/

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WOTS Version 207 with Rachael Ferguson

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Rachael Ferguson. Rachael tells us how she has been living during this pandemic time. We discuss the shows she likes to watch and the games she plays as well as what she has been doing creatively. She also shares with us how Pink Lotion formed and how they are continuing to create and share music. Rachael also tells us some of her thoughts around Black Lives Matter and the protests. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

*The conversation with Rachael starts at 8:45.

Featured music:

"Activated" by Pink Lotion

"Portland" by Clutch Douglass 

Learn more here:

https://www.instagram.com/therachaelf/

https://www.instagram.com/lickthispinklotion/

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Made In America video

WOTS Version 206 with Sessions In Place

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Oliver Stellfox, Austin Glass, and Ben Strickland of Sessions In Place. Oliver, Austin and Ben gave us a comprehensive deep dive into Sessions in place, how it started, why they do it, and what they hope for it. They told us some experience working with the artists, and some of their favorite moments so far. We also get a chance to get to know Oliver, Austin and Ben a little better and what they have been doing during the pandemic. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

* The conversation with Sessions In Place starts at 10:00

Featured music:
"Wyld" by Page Turner recoded live at Sessions In Place (video https://youtu.be/psjXyKjSGqo)
"Go On" by Fred recorded live at Sessions In Place (video https://youtu.be/UJ-VdJL8Jb8)

Learn more here:
https://www.facebook.com/SessionsInPlace/
https://www.youtube.com/c/sessionsinplace

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WOTS Version 205 with Immensity Crumb

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Immensity Crumb. It was great to catch up with Brenden and Jennifer Smith of Immensity Crumb. They tell us about how they have been living during pandemic times, what it's like to distance school with their children, what it's been like interacting with other people, and how they stay sane through all of it.  We also talk about Immensity Crumb, the new album, ideas for performing while social distancing, and future plans for the band.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

* The conversation with Immensity Crumb starts at 10:00

Featured music:
"Evacuation Route" by Immensity Crumb off Immensity Crumb Sings 9 Wedding Favorites
"Theme From the Production" by Immensity Crumb off Immensity Crumb Sings 9 Wedding Favorites

Learn more here:
https://www.facebook.com/ImmensityCrumb/
https://immensitycrumb.bandcamp.com/

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WOTS Version 204 with Cha Wilde

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Cha Wilde. Cha told us what it's likes to have her hands in so many different creative outlets including; music, painting, podcasts, YouTube and more. She tells us what her priorities are and how she finds balance between all of them. We also talk about the release of her latest album during the pandemic, and how the pandemic has affected her creative process. Cha tells us about the vision she has for her music and performances that she would like to make in the future. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

* The conversation with Cha starts at 10:00

Featured music:
"Call Me Wilde" by Cha Wilde off The Sound of Freedom
"Delivered to Earth on a Rainbow" by Cha Wilde off Chill Lightening Rainbow

Learn more here:
https://chawilde.com/

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WOTS Version 203 with Brent Lyons

On this version of the Word On the Street Podcast we talk with Brent Lyons. Brent also hosts his own podcast called Solving Sounds.  Brent tells us about his experience being a podcast host, what are some of the best and worst parts of hosting a podcast.  As two white podcasts hosts we talk about how the protests, Black Lives Matter, and social justice has affected our podcasts and how that will inform what we do in the future. Brent also talks about how the pandemic has impacted the podcast and his life. We also talk about his music, meditation, and Bandcamp vs. Spotify. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

* The conversation with Brent starts at 10:00.

Featured music:
"You Are Real" by Brent Lyons
"Re-Forget" by Brent Lyons

Learn more here:
https://solvingsounds.libsyn.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SolvingSoundsPodcast/
https://www.instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast/

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WOTS Version 202 with Quinton Morris

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we have the opportunity to talk with Quinton Morris. Quinton and I had a great conversation, we got a little backstory of playing music at Renton High School and why South King County is important to him. The bulk of the conversation is about his non profit The Key to Change. He told us about some current and future goals as well as what it's like to run a non profit.  Quinton also shared stories about how he is handling the pandemic and also how his students have been handling the pandemic and having conversations around race. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

* The conversation with Quinton starts at 10:00

Featured music:
Sonata no. 3 in G minor by Joseph Boulogne (Chevalier de Saint-Georges) Performed by Quinton Morris.

Learn more here:
http://www.keytochangestudio.org/
https://www.instagram.com/keytochange/
https://www.instagram.com/qimorris/

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WOTS Version 201 with Kate Tucker

On this version of Word On the Street we are talking with Kate Tucker. I am super excited to get the chance to meet and talk with Kate about a bunch of her artistic endeavors. We talked about how the pandemic has affected her, we learned that she practices meditation and this has helped her when she has been forced to be alone during the pandemic. She also told us about her new set of music "Singles Club" which she is donating proceeds to United Way for Covid Relief.  Kate also shared her experience documenting the story of Walter Delbridge through a film and publishing his poems. Also how reflecting on Black Lives Matter has informed this project. I also asked Kate why she prefers Apple Music over Spotify. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

* The conversation with Kate starts at 10:00

Featured music:
"A Little Bit of Love" by Kate Tucker
"love Somebody" by Kate Tucker

Learn more here:
https://www.katetucker.net/
https://www.instagram.com/katetuckermusic/
Singles Club videos

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