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 an…

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 li…

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 musi…

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 con…

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 …

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 …

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…

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 pande…

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 fig…

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Mitch Etter. Mitch is in the band Hi Crime and host of the Show & Tell podcast. Mitch tells me a little about what life was like growing up just outside of St. Louis Missouri and some of the controversy around local food especially midwest pizza. We get into his band Hi Crime, what some…

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 tel…

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 We…

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 …

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 …

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 s…

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 fa…

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 s…

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 d…

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 justi…

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 c…

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. …

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we have a conversation with Payge Turner. Payge and I talk about life as a creative during a pandemic and how she has been processing and expressing during it. We also talk about Black Lives Matter, Payge gives us her thoughts on it and what she feels is important about it. Payge also tells us about…

On this version of the Word On the Street Podcast we are joined by Dark Smith. Lia, Ashe, and Danny of the band take a moment over zoom to share their experiences with me. I started off by asking them what they do to decompress from the pressure and stress of the world especially considering the pandemic and Black Lives Matter. They then shared som…

On this Word On the Street podcast we talk again with Tekla Waterfield. It was great to catch up with Tekla, she talks to me about how she has been processing the pandemic and Black Lives Matter. We talked about how the pandemic has informed some of her choices for expressing artistically. She also told me her experience with Capitol Hill Occupied …

On this Word On the Street podcast we talk with the band Velvet Jupiter. Dave Cook, Michael Knapp, Jon Heintz, and Miles Hubbard talk about the way they have been handling the pandemic and how they have maintained being a band during it. We talked about their new EP and their plans to put out more music. They also shared their thoughts around the b…

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we talk with Hillary Fretland. Hillary and I had a great conversation about thoughts around Black Lives Matters, the Covid-19 pandemic, and what it's like being a musician during this time. She told me about her album release video production, what went into it and how it has informed future live st…

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we welcome back Katrina Kope. Katrina and I chop it up about all sorts of things. I asked Katrina what she has been doing to relax during the pandemic, she mentioned her practice of songwriting so we dug into the topic. One of the main themes that wove itself in and out of the podcast was getting so…

On this version of Word On the Street we are catching up with Hope Simpson and Drew Murray of Boy Deluxe. Hope and Drew are good friends of the podcast and we are so excited to have them back on. We jump right into how everyone is handling the pandemic and what it means for their music and art. Drew recently quit smoking and we looked at how being …

On this version of Word On the Street we talk with Aeon Corvidae and Chris Patocka. Aeon and Chris are both return guests on the podcast, it's great to have them back! We talked about our feelings around social media, what we think of it and how to use it especially during the pandemic. Aeon and Chris told us about their new band Girl King, how it …

On this version of the Word On the Street podcast we have Cliff Barnes aka DJ Seabefore. Cliff and I go way back to the days of Franklin High School in Seattle class of 95!! Cliff lets us know how he and his family have been handling the pandemic and what has been the biggest disruption because of it. We talked about his radio show Central Sounds o…

On this version of the Word On the Street Podcast we catch up with Dave Larson. This is the second time Dave has been on the podcasts. We start off with a little Star Wars talk what we liked and didn't like about "Rise of Skywalker" also some thoughts about the Mandalorian. Dave lets us know how the pandemic has affected his life and work, what he …

On this version of WOTS we talk with Greg Pattillo. Greg and I went to high school together so we start off with a little reminiscing about high school and how it has impacted his music and life. Greg shared with us many ideas and philosophies around music as it relates to classical, jazz and other forms. We talked about Project Trio how it formed,…

On this version of the WOTS podcast we catch up with Rowan Star Chamberlain. Rowan and I talk about living in a pandemic and how we are processing through anxiety because of it. We also talk about Rowan's most recent band Shame Banger and how she performs her vocals as it relates to the masculine and feminine. Rowan tell us about her new van Prisci…

On this version of the WOTS podcast we catch up with Ian Sides. Ian tells us how he has been dealing with life in quarantine, how he is staying connected to his life as an artist and musician, and his daily routine. We also talk about the decision to live out of his van for a while and what he learned from it. Ian now lives in Los Angeles, so we ta…

On this version of WOTS we catch up with Heather Thomas. This is the third time Heather has been on the podcast so we did not need to do any backstory ideas. We spent the whole hour of talking directly related to how Heather has been dealing with, reacting to, and processing the fact that we are in the midst of a global pandemic. She tells us some …

On this version of WOTS we have Intisaar Jubran. Intisaar and I talked about how the Covid-19 quarantine is effecting her work, music and life. We also talked about her evolution as a musician and what some of her current goals are. Intisaar told us how she defines support, her impressions of the Seattle music community, what success is to her, and…

Alright we are back from a long break to talk to Patrick Galactic. We talked about Covid-19, his most recent EP "No Future No Fear", we talked about his philosophy around putting out music, the difference between playing live and recordings, and so much more. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Featured music: "Something Less Than No…

Today on the podcast we talk to William Perry Moore of The Adarna and Death By Overkill. I asked William a bunch of questions and we learned things about the bands, what kinds of music he likes, what other Seattle bands are getting him excited, what he thought about Upstream Music Fest, what support means to him, what he thinks of the Seattle music…

Today on the podcast I talk with Elijah Dhavvan of Tobias the Owl for the second time. I asked Elijah a bunch of questions including but not limited to: •What went into making the new album "A Safe Harbor For Wayward Echos"? •What does writing 170 songs look like? •When listening to music what is the most common way you listen and what is your favo…

Today on the podcast I am talking to Levi Fuller of Levi Fuller & the Library. I ask Levi a bunch of questions including but not limited to: •What is the story about the new EP "Such Bad Things Happen" •Give us an update on Ball of Wax Audio Quarterly •When listening to music what is the most common way you listen and what is your favorite way to l…

Today on the podcast I talked with Natasha Lumba of Razor Clam. I asked Natasha a bunch of question including but not limited to: •How was your experience with Art Zone? •When listening to music what is the most common way you listen and what is your favorite way to listen? •When you buy music what is the most common way you do it? Why? •What music…

Today on the podcasts I caught up with King Leez. I asked Leez a bunch of questions including but not limited to: •Why were you in Paris? •What's the plan for the new music? •When listening to music what is the most common way you listen and what is your favorite way to listen? •When you buy music what is the most common way you do it? Why? •What m…

Today on the podcast I caught up with Katie Kuffel while she is on the east coast leg of her tour. I asked Katie a bunch of questions including but not limited to: •What are your thoughts about touring? •What is the "direct to vinyl" project? •When listening to music what is the most common way you listen and what is your favorite way to listen? •W…

Today on the podcast I have a five minute video chat and and hour long audio chat with Jennifer and Brenden Smith of Immensity Crumb. I asked Jennifer and Brenden a bunch of questions including but not limited to: •How do you balance being married, having kids, and music? •What is the relationship of playing music at clubs and bars vs. playing musi…

Today on the podcast we are talking with Tekla Waterfield. I asked Tekla a bunch of questions including but not limited to: •Tell us about your vinyl releases show and why we should come. Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 8 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/164633601071420/ •When listening to music what is the most common way you listen and what is yo…

Today on the podcast I called Kate Lynne Logan on the Skype and asked her a bunch of questions! The questions are including but not limited to: •What has the intersection of being an mom and an artist been like •When listening to music what is the most common way you listen and what is your favorite way to listen? •When you buy music what is the mo…

Today on the podcast we talk to Anna St. Lee of the band Datenite. I asked Anna a bunch of questions including but not limited to: •What High School did you attend and what was your favorite, worst, or most notable memory from you experience in the school? •Why did you move to Seattle? What was your expectation vs the reality of Seattle? •When list…

Today on the podcast we talked to Ben Hilzinger northwest native and drummer for Eve 6 and Fitness. I asked Ben a bunch of questions including but not limited to: •What High School did you attend and what was your favorite, worst, or most notable memory from you experience in the school? •What do you think of the start of the Seahawks season? •LA v…

Today on the podcast I talk to Brielle Rutledge and Mitch Etter of the band Hi Crime. I asked Brielle and Mitch a bunch of questions including but not limited to: •What High School did you attend and what was your favorite, worst, or most notable memory from you experience in the school? •Why did you go on tour? •When listening to music what is the…

Today on the podcast we have a Skype call with Maklak. Mikel Perkins (vocals, guitar, drums), Scott Stewart (guitar), David Wending (bass) got on the horn with me and answered a bunch of questions including but not limited to: •When listening to music what is the most common way you listen and what is your favorite way to listen? •When you buy musi…