401 - The Rightly So
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We speak to Jess and Gregory of The Rightly So, a Buffalo-based acoustic duo finishing up a months-long tour of the United States. Topics include organizing and undertaking a DIY tour, songwriting, making connections, and structuring setlists to make a good first impression, as well as The Rightly So's musical influences and future goals. The Rightly So https://www.therightlyso.com Jess Chizuk https://jesschizukmusic.com Zeis and the Muckrakers https://www.facebook.com/zeisandthemuckrakers/
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315 - Shawn Hatfield
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This week we speak to Shawn Hatfield, owner of Groove Music Studio and Appalachian Groove Records, based out of Leesburg, VA. A far-ranging conversation ensued touching on the state of music venues in Leesburg, starting a music business, advice for first-time audio engineers and music entrepreneurs, and how Groove got off the ground. Groove Studio: Appalachian Groove Records: https://appalachiangrooverecords.com
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314 - Bryan Fountain
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This week we spoke with Bryan Fountain, a rapper, singer-songwriter, and electronic producer currently in Richmond, VA. We talked about his evolving songwriting style and his more recent exploration into melodic synthpop, his collaborators (including his other project Sweater Boyz), experiences in his life that influenced his music, his use of different online music platforms, and how he reconciles his evolving aesthetic and increasingly dynamic musical styles while maintaining a consistent image and brand. Bryan Fountain's music: https://soundcloud.com/sweater-boyz
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313 - Kate Brunotts
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This week we spoke to Kate Brunotts, a local singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer in Ashburn, VA. Kate has been playing at local venues for the past few years, and also has a presence on YouTube. Kate discusses starting a musical career on an online platform, as well as the kind of all-inclusive shows she performs in Leesburg, her musical influences, her recent branching out into electronic music, and future aspirations as a musician and humanitarian. Songs Included: Dead Petals Withdraw More Room YouTube: Facebook: SoundCloud:
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312 - Viral Dalal
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This week we spoke to Viral Dalal, a writer and software engineer in Loudoun County. Earlier this year, Viral released his first book; a personal account of his experience as a survivor of the historic 7.7 magnitude earthquake which struck Bhuj, India, on January 26, 2001. We discussed some of his life leading up to the event, the means by which he survived the disaster and coped with the aftermath, and the process of writing, editing, and releasing a book as a self-published independent author. Viral Dalal's websites: .
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311 - Kelley Wills
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This week we spoke to graphic artist Kelley Wills, a prolific creator of logos, flyers through her design firm Brain Flower Designs. We discussed the arts community of her home base of Harper's Ferry, WV, as well as the beginnings of her career in Charleston, SC. We also touched on the financial side of being a graphic artist, the tools she uses to create her flyers, and working with farms. Brain Flower Designs: https://www.facebook.com/brainflowerdesigns/
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310 - Kid Brother
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This week we met up with Leesburg indie-rock band Kid Brother outside their rehearsal space. We discussed the band's history, the changing roles of the arts community in Leesburg and Ashburn, Christian's experience growing up as a musician in Baltimore, handling press contacts (including recently being featured in the Loudoun Times-Mirror), booking, and their forthcoming tour. They also performed an acoustic rendition of their song "Pastels". Songs included: Kid Brother - Good News Kid Brother - Baltimore Street Rat Kid Brother - Pastels (exclusive live performance) Kid Brother's outlets:...
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309 - Redephant (and gear talk)
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This week, we're joined by Jimmy Romero, a prolific DIY artist from Sterling, frontman of solo projects Redephant and Broken Cartridge and member of bands Cazador and SCARY MERCEDES. We discussed recording equipment, the effect of using different tools on the artistic process, our experiences self-producing recordings, and influences. Jimmy's projects: https://cazadorband.bandcamp.com Songs included: Broken Cartridge - Not Even Hackers Use The Turbo Button Devon Jones/Oh! My Glory Days - Kitten and Okra Orange Marmalade - Who Cakes Broken Cartridge - Desert Waves Brett Berman and...
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308 - Milo In The Doldrums
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This week we met up with indie rock band Milo In The Doldrums at their Fairfax City rehearsal space, and discussed their studio work, history and shifting lineups, the importance of fast-paced recording and releases, lessons learned from working at music venues, the decision-making process behind releasing music on streaming platforms, and long-term career goals. Present was Rob Mays, Reis Debruyne, Richard Smith, new drummer Ryan Burke, and touring bassist Ryan Wisgerhof. Milo in the Doldrums online: https://milointhedoldrums.bandcamp.com http://instagram.com/milointhedoldrumsmusic
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307 - Rebecca Wahls
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This week we spoke to theatre artist Rebecca Wahls, a director in the DC area who most recently directed Dark Times at Grimesville High as part of the 2016 Capitol Fringe Festival. We discussed her upcoming effort We Found the Wild Things, the debut production from the Who What Where Theater Company, of which she is a founding member. Also discussed: her work with the Acting For Young People organization, the ability of theater companies in DC to adapt to current events and work outside of a set season schedule, her background as a graduate of George Mason University's...
info_outlineThis week's guest is Silver Spring-area singer-songwriter-producer Alex Cloud, frontman of rEGRETS. Alex discusses the recording and development of his latest EP, "Root", as well as its precursor "Home Alone", in addition to performing recitations of his short stories and poems "To My Pen", "Jay", and exerpts of "The Lovely Fields".
Songs included:
rEGRETS - Colors
rEGRETS - Collie
rEGRETS - A Place In The Woods
Alex Cloud's website:
http://www.femadeathcamp666.com/
rEGRETS' bandcamp:
http://egrets.bandcamp.com