Episode 253 John Colpitts
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John Colpitts, also known as Kid Millions, is a drummer, composer, drum teacher. He is best known for his work in the band and his percussion group . Check out his latest Man Forever album . This coming July, Oneida releases a new album Expensive Air out on the .
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Episode 252 Gary Lindsey
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Austin Texas denizen Gary Lindsey, is the dynamic frontman of . He joins Lydia and Tim to discuss his travels, life in music including performances alongside Hank Williams III. Gary is a versatile artist capable of donning different musical personas, from gypsy roots jazz to beatnik poetry, akin to the transformative spirit of Tom Waits.
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Episode 251 Musician Alex Marcelo
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New York City pianist/keyboardist believes in the power of music as a positive and uplifting force. He studied at the and then went on to the , where he focused on African-American Music/Jazz Piano Performance and Composition under the tutelage of renowned saxophonist . Alex and Tim were classmates at UMass, and it was there that they became close friends and . Since those halcyon days in Western Massachusetts, he has performed all over the world, including at the North Sea Jazz Festival, Etnafest in Italy, Alice Tully Hall, and more. Alex is featured on recordings with Yusef Lateef, ,...
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Episode 250 Buzz Osborne
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There is a lot happening at the Lydian Spin! Lydia and Tim are both touring and we're recording and editing the next batch of interviews, set to debut next week. Meanwhile, Lydia, a big Melvins fan, is thrilled about the recent release of their new album, To share her excitement, this weeks episode features a new intro combined with a rebroadcast of an interview with Melvins guitarist Buzz Osborne. This interview, conducted during the peak of Covid restrictions, also serves as an interesting snapshot of where we all were just 200 episodes ago. Enjoy!
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Episode 249 Anne Militello
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The cover photograph for the second and final Richard Hell and the Voidoids album, features a woman standing in the background. For years, this woman was unfairly credited as "unknown woman." However, the truth is that the woman is who would go on to become an accomplished lighting designer and professor at CalArts. Anne's journey began while working for the now infamous rapist Harvey Weinstein back when Weinstein and his brother were concert promoters in metro Buffalo. Seeking to leave The Nickel City but not yet prepared for New York City, she embarked on a five-day bus trip to San...
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Episode 248 Composer and Artist Meredith Monk
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is truly an American treasure. She is a composer, performer, and t. Her unique contributions to music and experimental theater have spanned over six decades. Meredith's body of work combines elements of Through these mediums, she explores the myriad ways one can freely as a human express themselves. Meredith's art has made her a visionary of the avant-garde. We are thrilled and lucky to have her on the Lydian Spin.
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Episode 247 Nasal Rod Lead Singer Jeffrey "Chairman" Couch
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Jeffrey "Chairman" Couch fronts the Portland, Oregon band , known for their frenetic, genre-bending, manic art-punk style. Nasalrod's music attempts to look beyond punk's boundaries, all the while retaining the genre's adventurous spirit. Jeffrey and Lydia crossed paths at one of her last Portland shows, where he invited her to participate in Nasalrod's latest video. Although Lydia declined, she was impressed by the band's music and invited Jeffrey to appear on the Lydian Spin.
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Artist Dan Levenson
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is a visual artist based in Los Angeles who engages in installation, performance, video, painting, and sculpture. His artistic endeavors revolve around the concept of an imagined institution, the (SKZ). Dan's paintings adhere to the formalist teachings of this fictitious academy, employing metrically sized canvases divided geometrically to produce rational and reproducible abstract compositions. Through performance, installation, and video, he further develops the narrative of this fictional institution. Each painting bears a unique title, symbolizing a student from the State...
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Episode 245 Cuntroaches
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Berlin based band is composed of Claire Panthère(drums), David Hantelius(bass) and Martina Schöne-Radunski(guitar, vocals). Together they unleash a ferocious blend of hardcore-infused no wave. Their music is a cacophony of intoxicating chaos. They have a new album coming out on
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Episode 244 Author Alvina Chamberland
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Trans woman Swedish-US American writer Alvina Chamberland, co-authored , which was published in 2015. In 2018, she released . Her works have appeared in journals and newspapers in Swedish and English. Her book is out now.
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Colin Marston is a record producer and musician based in New York City. He is the owner of Menegroth The Thousand Caves Recording Studios in Woodhaven, Queens. Colin is recognized for his versatile contributions as a multi-instrumentalist, proficient in guitar, bass, and keyboards. When not on tour with bands like Behold... The Arctopus, Dysrhythmia, Krallice, and the reunion lineup of Gorguts, he is recording, producing, mastering, and mixing music. In this capacity, Colin has worked with a diverse array of artists, including Imperial Triumphant, Genghis Tron, Jarboe and Liturgy.