Best Berklee Online Podcasts (2024)

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070: Bruce Hornsby 48:41

2+ y ago48:41

48:41

Bruce Hornsby, legendary pianist, singer, and songwriter, discusses his humble beginnings in a Grateful Dead cover band and his graduation to a Doobie Brothers acolyte to his mega breakthrough with “The Way It Is” to his time as an actual member of the Grateful Dead and his resurgence, resonating first with hip-hop artists like 2Pac, and more recen…

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069: Cindy Blackman Santana 50:08

2+ y ago50:08

50:08

Cindy Blackman Santana discusses her journey as a drummer, from the NYC jazz scene, to Lenny Kravitz’s band, to performing with her husband, Carlos Santana.

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068: Kira Roessler of Black Flag 56:32

2+ y ago56:32

56:32

Kira Roessler played bass in Black Flag for two years, during which time the legendary hardcore band put out seven(!) records. Now, at the age of 60, she's an Emmy- and Oscar-winning dialogue editor and promoting her self-titled solo debut. In this interview she discusses her new album, being in a band with Henry Rollins and Greg Ginn, as well as b…

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067: Arooj Aftab 33:45

2+ y ago33:45

33:45

Arooj Aftab began getting notice with a viral cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” more than 15 years ago, but with two Grammy nominations, she has finally arrived (and quit her day job at Genius.com). Her 2021 “Vulture Prince” album is a stunning work that frequently reaches transcendence. In this wide ranging interview, she discusses playing Whi…

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066: Bruce Sudano 26:51

3y ago26:51

26:51

Bruce Sudano has written songs that have been sung by Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, and his late wife, Donna Summer. He discusses coming up in Brooklyn and being taken under the wing of Tommy James, and meeting Donna Summer, writing "Bad Girls" and appearing on the album cover as a police officer. He also plays a stripped down version of that song…

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065: José González 37:45

3y ago37:45

37:45

José González discusses his life in music, beginning with his tenure as a bassist in a hardcore band, through his time with Junip, and up to his latest release, "Local Valley." He also shares his views on secular humanism and how he was able to be more productive with lyric writing.

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064: Colin Blunstone of the Zombies 53:30

3y ago53:30

53:30

Colin Blunstone began his career in music as a teenager with the Zombies. After a run of successful singles in the 1960s the group broke up, but not before releasing their masterpiece, “Odessey and Oracle,” featuring the mega-hit “Time of the Season.” A Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Colin and Rod Argent reformed the Zombies at the turn of the cent…

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Artist's Corner | The First Reel 21:43

3y ago21:43

21:43

Today's episode of The PRAZOR House is a recap of the most profound statements from the Artist's Corner. The Artist's Corner is where our guests share from the heart and encourage the audience in their faith journey. This episode highlights what will be the first in many Artist Corner compilations. The PRAZOR House audience will be encouraged by th…

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John Mark McMillan on The PRAZOR House 1:01:42

3y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

John Mark McMillan is a Christian music artist and platinum-selling songwriter. His ability to blend genres and defy categorization has set his path on a unique trajectory. These qualities have also steered him into territories that many artists do not explore. His ear for melody and poetic eye for metaphor are the two rails that have carried the t…

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063: Don Letts 42:35

3y ago42:35

42:35

Don Letts provides an important lesson in the fact that even if you don’t play an instrument, you can still be a part of the music industry, and not just on the business side either. He got his start as a DJ, and is widely credited for introducing reggae into the burgeoning punk rock scene in London in the 1970s, but he doesn’t want all of that cre…

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Tenielle Neda | Music, Trains and DIY Music Studios 58:00

3y ago58:00

58:00

Hosts Brandon and Mike take time to chat with Christian singer-songwriter Tenielle Neda on on this episode of The PRAZOR House! Tenielle Neda is an emerging Christian singer-songwriter from Perth Australia. Her latest EP "What Is My Hope" was produced by Jon Guerra and is available now on all streaming platforms. Tenielle has been described as havi…

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062: Butch Vig of Garbage 29:40

3y ago29:40

29:40

You know Butch Vig as the drummer and producer of Garbage, or you know him as the producer of genre-defining albums from Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins, but there is more to him than that. He has been working with most of the people he makes music with for more than 30 years. The new Garbage album, No Gods No Masters, is out now.…

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ASAP Preach on The PRAZOR House 58:00

3y ago58:00

58:00

Today on The PRAZOR House, Brandon and Mike chat with Christian hip-hop artist ASAP Preach! Sitting in a jail cell in 2007, Ian Barnett aka ASAP Preach heard the voice of the Holy Spirit tell him to pick up a Bible. As he read the scriptures, Ian gave his life to Christ. His radical conversion transformed his love for hip-hop into a powerful tool f…

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061: Sly and Robbie—Sly Dunbar 49:30

3+ y ago49:30

49:30

If you’ve heard any reggae music in your entire life then you’ve heard Sly Dunbar’s drumming, or at the very least, his influence. As one half of Sly and Robbie, he says he’s probably played on a million songs. Sly and Robbie got their start as the rhythm section for Peter Tosh in 1976, and after touring with him for a number of years started Taxi,…

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Hip-Hop and Theology with FLAME 58:48

3+ y ago58:48

58:48

On this episode of The PRAZOR House the guys talk with Christian hip-hop artist FLAME. FLAME has a long list of accolades including a GRAMMY nomination, multiple DOVE and Stellar Award nominations. His music has also earned several Billboard chart-topping tracks. For over a decade, he has toured the world and released 10 albums. FLAME is also the f…

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060: Anna Bulbrook 52:21

3+ y ago52:21

52:21

Anna Bulbrook began studying violin at 4. She quit at 21, but a gig with Kanye West changed that. She helped found the Airborne Toxic Event the next week.

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Josh White and the Deeper Well 1:19:10

3+ y ago1:19:10

1:19:10

On today's episode of The PRAZOR House Brandon and Mike speak with Josh White of Door of Hope! Josh began his journey in the Seattle grunge band Manray. After coming to Christ, he began leading worship and met Brandon Ebel (Tooth and Nail Records founder). Together they formed the Christian band Telecast. This led to releasing three albums and foun…

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059: Hailu Mergia 48:03

3+ y ago48:03

48:03

Hailu Mergia is a master accordionist and veteran bandleader, arranger, and keyboardist, originally from Ethiopia. He became famous in his homeland in the 1970s, playing with the Walias Band and the Dahlak Band. In the 1980s he defected to the US and did not play in public for decades. But all of that changed recently!…

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Help Me Believe with Strahan 1:03:37

3+ y ago1:03:37

1:03:37

The PRAZOR House hosts Brandon and Mike speak with New Zealand based singer-songwriter Strahan. Strahan began his musical journey in 2011 with his first EP, Water & Fire. He released it as a free gift on NoiseTrade. The album was downloaded in over 22 countries in a short amount of time. Strahan toured New Zealand in support of his work and playing…

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058: Margo Nahas and Jay Vigon 39:41

3+ y ago39:41

39:41

Margo Nahas and Jay Vigon are partners in life, love, and business, and have designed classic album covers by iconic acts like Prince, Van Halen, Fleetwood Mac, and Stevie Wonder.

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Andrea Olson and Overflow Worship 1:02:58

3+ y ago1:02:58

1:02:58

On today's episode, Mike and Brandon talk with Andrea Olson of Overflow Worship. Andrea has been involved in worship ministry nearly all of her life. In 2010, she started a unique 1:1 mentorship program for young worship leaders. As local churches began reaching out for training, the Lord expanded her field of vision. With family in tow, she began …

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057: Kamilah Marshall 50:34

3+ y ago50:34

50:34

Kamilah Marshall is a seasoned Broadway performer whose credits include Rent, Lion King, and Hairspray. From there, she toured with Bette Midler, Matthew Morrison from Glee, and is currently a backup singer for Taylor Swift.

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Aaron Cole | 50th Dove Award Winner for New Artist of the Year 55:32

3+ y ago55:32

55:32

On this episode Brandon and Mike speak with Aaron Cole a Christian Hip Hop and R&B artist. Aaron was introduced to music at an early age. His father had a recording studio in their apartment and his uncle was a Christian rapper. As a child, Aaron would sit in on recording sessions and learn the art of hip hop. By age three, he was rapping and devel…

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056: Huey Lewis 59:57

3+ y ago59:57

59:57

Huey Lewis discusses his meteoric rise to fame in the 1980s, his struggles with Ménière’s disease, and everything in between (clothes shopping with Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy, soccer with Ozzy, etc.) in this wide ranging interview.

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Interview with Worship Leader Brad Alden 1:06:04

3+ y ago1:06:04

1:06:04

In this episode, Mike and Brandon talk with Brad Alden a singer-songwriter and worship leader with Coastline Community Church. A seasoned singer-songwriter, Brad found his true calling in worship ministry after accepting Christ at Angelus Temple in Los Angeles. Brad served in the church's worship ministry for over five years under pastor Matthew Ba…

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055: Steven Wilson 46:41

3+ y ago46:41

46:41

Steven Wilson has been a part of more than a dozen musical projects and/or bands, most notably Porcupine Tree. After 10 studio albums, they broke up in 2009. Wilson released his sixth solo album, The Future Bites, earlier this year, and he still involves himself in collaborative endeavors, including a podcast called The Album Years, which he co-hos…

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Zach Neese of Gateway Church 1:02:32

3+ y ago1:02:32

1:02:32

Mike and Brandon spend time with author, father, husband, songwriter and worship pastor Zach Neese. Zach has a rich history of worship ministry experience. As an accomplished songwriter his songs are performed in worship services every week including; The More I Seek You, Alabaster Jar and Faithful God. His book "How To Worship A King" has been use…

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054: Lady A 50:38

3+ y ago50:38

50:38

Lady A (the Seattle-based singer) discusses her life in music, and her ongoing legal battle with Lady A (the Nashville-based trio who formerly called themselves Lady Antebellum).

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Brian "Head" Welch of Love and Death 42:12

3+ y ago42:12

42:12

The guys talk with Nu metal legend Brian "Head" Welch about the band's upcoming release! In 1993, a group of guys from Bakersfield California formed a band that would inevitably become legendary. Co-founded by Brian, Korn would be the first of many to bring the Nu metal genre to the main stage. The band would eventually sell over 40 million albums …

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Eric Marshall from Young Oceans 55:42

3+ y ago55:42

55:42

On this episode, Brandon and Mike speak with Eric Marshall of Young Oceans. The band was formed in 2012 with the launch of their self-titled debut. The record was named Top 10 album of the year by RELEVANT Magazine. Their highly anticipated album "You Are Fullness" was released on January 15, 2021. The guys talk with Eric about the antiquity of wri…

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Earth Groans the Interview 55:35

3+ y ago55:35

55:35

On this episode, Mike and Brandon talk with Jeremy Schaeffer from Earth Groans. The band signed to Solid State Records in 2017 and have recorded four albums—two of which were released in 2020. They discuss the conceptual vision behind their most recent project and their plans for 2021. Beneath the hard exterior of Earth Groans' music is a wealth of…

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The Hosts of The PRAZOR House 59:55

3+ y ago59:55

59:55

On this episode, Mike and Brandon talk about the life experiences that have led them to their current roles on the PRAZOR team. Brandon shares about his experience as an artist manager and how the Lord steered his passion for music to eventually serve in ministry. Mike shares briefly about his childhood and how the Lord used music as a way to overc…

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053: This is the Kit —Kate Stables 52:21

3+ y ago52:21

52:21

Kate Stables of This is the Kit discusses her new album, Off Off On, having fun with words, touring with the National, and turning her daughter on to Lizzo.

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