While John's on holiday, enjoy this rewind 1st of the All-Chicago music episodes. Be sure to vote for Song Surfing in the Chicago Reader Annual Best Of Chicago roundup (finalist in the Best Music Podcast Category!) https://chicagoreader.secondstreetapp.com/og/2d5ff266-dea4-426e-9f27-0a6cdec882c4/gallery/358349083…

While John's on holiday, enjoy this rewind of the 2nd All-Chicago music episodes. Be sure to vote for Song Surfing in the Chicago Reader Annual Best Of Chicago roundup (finalist in the Best Music Podcast Category!) https://chicagoreader.com/best-of-chicago/2022-ballot-voting-nominations/#/gallery/358349083…

On this week’s episode, we’ll hear excellent tunes from Madrid, Chicago, Brooklyn, Austin, and Vancouver. Music by GUADA, Swearwords, Renée Catrine, Aaryn M Russell, and Joseph Petric Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured in this episode.By John Kehl

On today’s episode, it’s all about melody as we hear excellent tunes from the Netherlands, France, Costa Rica, and Boston. Music by Amber Arcades, Erang, Efra Sequeira, and Livinrap Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured in this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and l…

John's on winter break, so let's enjoy this classic moment in Song Surfing history. On this episode, dungeon synth, diy punk, and flavors of metal. Plus, correspondent Zec makes his triumphant return! Excellent tunes from Vancouver, Palermo, Lafayette (Louisiana), and somewhere in France. Music By: The Pierce Kingans, Becerus, Radiant Knife, Erang …

On today’s episode, metal from Tel Aviv, punk from Des Moines, and indie rock from Chicago and Kraków. Music by Deathsiege, More Cheese, Midamerican Elevator, and CBC Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and loops at https:/…

On today’s episode, we get eclectic! Excellent tunes from New York City and Milwaukee. Music by Sub Lights, Eric Pan, Pillaging Villagers, Trash Pandas, Kase, and Next Paperback Hero Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and …

Song Surfing is a playlist of independent music pulled from the far reaches of the internet. On today’s episode, music with twists and turns! Excellent tunes from Madison, WI; Fort Wayne, IN; and Toronto. Music by Excuse Me, Who Are You?, The Velvetheads, and Bekah Simms Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Sup…

On today’s episode, John chats with Bri and Kelsey of Skunkweed Juju about their upcoming second and final album, shape-note singing, enduring friendship, and an amazing forehead resonance trick. Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing…

Let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit one of our more popular episodes. This episode is also the first appearance of Klock, making it a bit of a collector's item. On this episode of Song Surfing we’ll hear excellent tunes from Madrid; Brooklyn, New York; Mumbai; Slane, Ireland; and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. We’ll hear a listener submissi…

On today’s episode, we’re going to make our second visit to the city of Milwaukee, we’ll hear some amazing headphone listens, and we’ll listen to the return of an incredible duo out of the UK. Excellent tunes from London, New York’s Hudson Valley, Los Angeles, Northampton, UK and Milwaukee Music by Shoobie, North Warren, Party Marty, Joe Adhemar, P…

On today’s episode, industrial sounds, a modern percussionist, a listener submission and more. Excellent tunes from Los Angeles, Zambia, Belgium, Asheville, Chicago, Toronto, and Kongsberg, Norway Music by Rabbit Junk, D'Inverno Limited & Occhi Neri, Children of Zeal, Conrad Merced, Yang Chen, and Todd & Karen Visit the Show Notes Page for links to…

On today’s episode, the new, the unexpected, the groovy! Music from Sweden, Northwest Indiana, Vancouver, and Milan, plus correspondent Klock will checks in. Music by Kloster, BOGOH, Marina Hasselberg, and Telegraph Cabin Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these …

On today’s episode, we’ll hear some returning favorites and some new voices to the podcast. Excellent tunes from Chicago, the Philippines, Atlanta, and Milwaukee. Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and loops at https://plu…

On today’s episode, we’ll hear music that’s vulnerable, elemental, spiritual, and anthemic. Excellent tunes from Chicago, Calgary, and Los Angeles. Music by Sick Day, Moth Broth, Jairus Sharif, & Mark and the Tiger Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affilia…

It’s an interview episode today on Song Surfing and you’ve heard our guest before-Ryan Klockner of This August Age, aka correspondent Klock. Ryan Klockner is a DIY musician who crafts his songs in the friendly confines of his bedroom studio. He has a deep-rooted love of string and orchestral music, having been raised on The Beatles and traditional …

Let's sit back, relax, and revisit one of John's favorite episodes of Song Surfing past. See you next Tuesday with a new episode! Ear kittens, a tune from John’s current fav indie album, and the triumphant return of correspondent Zec! Excellent tunes from Los Angeles; New York; Chicago; and João Pessoa, Brazil Music By: Vaguess, Vanessa Silberman, …

On this episode, an interview with Uk-based songwriter and visual artist Elfin Bow! Elfin talks to John about blending art and music, growing up in a strict but nurturing church environment, and finding love through songwriting. Elfin will also perform live on the show and play tunes by some of her favorite indie artists. Visit the Show Notes Page …

On this episode, an incredible acoustic ensemble, a song about recovering from a toxic relationship, and correspondent Klock will stops by Song Surfing . Excellent tunes from Chicago, Philadelphia, London, and Southeastern Pennsylvania. Music by IAMGERALD, St. John's Wort, Elijah McLaughlin Ensemble, Advocaat, The 295, and Keenan Coke Visit the Sho…

On this episode: beats, grooves, and catchy tunes! We’ll hear excellent tunes from Isle-of-Eigg (Scotland), London, Chicago, Kyiv, and Silver Spring (Maryland) Music by Pictish Trail with Superorganism, Nathan Graham, ElectroMush, and Shaw Calhoune Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when …

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world. On this episode we’ll hear wall-of-fuzz shoegaze, we’ll be astounded by clever word play, and we’ll hear adventurous storytelling songwriting at its finest. Excellent tunes from New York City, London, Chicago, Lakeland (Florida), and …

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world. On this very special episode, John chats with Kubota, Japanese-American rapper and producer out of Inglewood. Tackling self-doubt, finding success in unexpected places, and finding his voice through vulnerability are all discussed, pl…

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world. It’s a playlist episode! We’ll hear poppy punk, soul-dripping hip hop, and a heartfelt modern piano ballad. Plus correspondent Zec returns with some awesome heavier music with complicated song titles. We’ll hear excellent tunes from C…

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world. It’s a “…with Friends” episode today, as John has a chat with Atlanta-based Jack Shaw, drummer in The Head and founder of the musicians-aid charity Good Mood. Jack talks touring, lessons learned, and pivoting during the pandemic. Musi…

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world. It’s a solo-John playlist episode as we hear music to hypnotize and concuss. We’ll hear excellent tunes from Montreal, Québec, Ithaca, and Atlanta. Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode Support Song…

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world. John just returned from vacation and has some thoughts on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Then, we’ll be spotlighting some tracks from the 5 volumes of the Додому (Home) project, which came together in support of the victims of the wa…

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world. This episode is jammed packed with music to amaze and astound. We'll hear from a beat scientist(!) and correspondent Klock will pay us a visit! We’ll hear excellent tunes from LA, Chicago, Denver, and Leeds. Music By: Marina Allen, Ma…

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world. If you’ve been listening to Song Surfing, then you’ve heard indigenous Lo-Fi Bedroom Pop artist Patrick Moon Bird’s track Little Pills as the outdo music for each episode. On this edition of …with Friends, John chats with Patrick abou…

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world. We’re going to hear some hip hop that’s quite its own thing, some nature-loving black metal, and correspondent Zec will be stopping by. And we have a new surprise at the end, so be sure to stick around. We’ll hear excellent tunes from…

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world. On this edition of Song Surfing we listen to some of the fine indie music coming out of Milwaukee. Music By: Lik, tinyhands, RAT BATH, Klassik, Cory Cifax, and Diet Lite Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on thi…

You want genres? We got yer genres right here! We’re going to hear from not one but two of our correspondents! Both Bri and Zec pay a visit to song surfing HQ with the type of outstanding selections that we’ve come to expert from them. We’ll hear excellent tunes from Chicago, Columbus, Atlanta, North Georgia, and Philadelphia. Music By: Dave Miller…

Today we bring you a hit-you-with-a-load-of-genres episode, as we take a journey that touches 3 continents! You’re going to hear something jazzy, some traditional music with a twist, and you’ll hear from a band with the best name ever. We’ll hear excellent turns from Spain, Italy, Louisville, Japan, and England. Music By: Alpha Circle, Maurizio Cat…

Buckle up friends, it's an ALL SUBMISSIONS episode! We’ll hear tunes from Nashville, Maine, Chicago, and Hoboken. Music By: Kayce Laine, Kioea, Nikko Blue, Sweaty Lamarr, and Denara Auriel Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode This show is distributed through Captivate’s simple and powerful podcast hosting platfo…

On this very special edition of Song Surfing with Friends, Ian Lee of Human Errors pays a visit to Song Surfing HQ. John and Ian chat about the Chicago DIY scene, overcoming stage fright, and Ian gives a live sneak peek of the next Human Errors single. This show is distributed through Captivate’s simple and powerful podcast hosting platform. Try Ca…

Song Surfing returns after a virus-induced week off, and John is ready to play some infectiously good music for you. You just might hear your new favorite song on this episode! We’ll hear excellent tunes from Ann Arbor, Amsterdam, Chicago, and Toronto. Music By: Chris Bathgate, Sophie Janna, Wic Whitney, and Clara Engel Visit the Show Notes Page fo…

Your humble host is out sick this week, so please enjoy this interview with South Australia's music making maestro, Pete Johns. We'll be back next Tuesday with something special and, as always, some most excellent tunes.By John Kehl

Friends, enjoy this episode of No Repeat, a podcast where three friends pick 3 songs every week, with no repeats and no do overs, to create a perfect playlist for every occasion life throws at you. "Pick up those allen wrenches and try to make sense of the pictographs in that little booklet. This week we're building a bunch of furniture." This Week…

Today’s episode features some of the many wonderful bands from the south of the US. Correspondent Bri will pop in with some of her favorites from the Atlanta Georgia area and we’ll hear a group from Chattanooga Tennessee. Music By: Call Me Spinster, Andrea & Mud, Brian Revels & The Heat Lightning, and Blood on The Harp Visit the Show Notes Page for…

This will be one of the more genre diverse playlists that you’ve heard in a while. We’re going to hear a song that sounds like it’s being transmitted to us from the past. We’re going to hear a tune that blends folk traditions, some alt rock, and more. We’ll hear tunes from Himeji, Japan, Ireland, Lexington Park (Maryland, USA), Madrid, and Virginia…

This edition of Song Surfing…with Friends features a conversation with duo O’Neill & Jones. Self-deprecating humor and threats of divorce abound in John’s fun chat with Sophie Jones, and Mat O’Neill about songwriting, vocal harmonies, and their beginnings as full-time acoustic covers performers. They also bring in some music by their favorite indie…

Ear kittens, a tune from John’s current fav indie album, and the triumphant return of correspondent Zec! We’ll hear excellent tunes from Los Angeles; New York; Chicago; and João Pessoa, Brazil. Music By: Vaguess, Vanessa Silberman, Rezn , Homeboy Sandman, Papangu Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode Support Song…

The Song Surfing Podcast features the best indie music from around the world! In the second ALL-CHICAGO! episode, we’ll hear some of the many fine artists and bands the Windy City has to offer! Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode Neak photo by DJ Slot-A @iamslota Ok cool photo by Tracy Conoboy This show is dist…

The Song Surfing Podcast features the best indie music from around the world! This episode has delightful melodies, some very fine rapping, and quirky instrumentation on full display! We’ll hear excellent tunes from Los Angeles, Chennai, Chicago, and Portland. Music By: Kubota, Argyle Forest, The F16s, SolarFive & Iceberg Theory, and ema and the gh…

This week, Dan Hall launched season 2 of his excellent podcast In the Key of Q. Check it out here, then go listen and subscribe! This week, presenter Dan Hall’s guest on In the Key of Q is QBoy. Born Marcos Brito he is a DJ, music artist, producer, rapper, and dancer. With five independent releases under his belt, he has helped lead the way for div…

The Song Surfing Podcast features the best indie music from around the world! In the first ALL-CHICAGO episode, we’ll hear some of the many fine artists and bands the Windy City has to offer! Music By: PINKSQUEEZE, CalicoLoco, Boys vs Girls, Baby Jesus Paper Boy, and Black Sites Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this epis…

The Song Surfing Podcast features the best indie music from around the world! This episode has powerful vocals, memorable melodies, and grooves! We’ll also hear some intense guitar and correspondent Klock will stop by Song Surfing HQ. We’ll hear excellent tunes from Montreal; Athens, GA; New York City; Long Beach, California; and Derby, UK Music By…

The Song Surfing Podcast features the best indie music from around the world! It’s an All-Submissions episode of Song Surfing as we listen to some of the fine indie music submitted to the show. We’ll hear excellent tunes from Chicago, Seattle, Tampere in Finland, and Reading, Pennsylvania. Music By: Impulsive Hearts, Sweet Bike, Tiger Rider, Tombol…

The Song Surfing Podcast features the best indie music from around the world! On this episode of Song Surfing we’ll hear excellent tunes from Madrid; Brooklyn, New York; Mumbai; Slane, Ireland; and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. We’ll hear a listener submission, we’ll hear about your favorite concerts, and new Song Surfing correspondent Klock will pay…

The Song Surfing Podcast features the best indie music from around the world! On today’s episode you’ll be hearing five tunes from around the United States. We’ll hear hip hop from Los Angeles, indie rock from Louisiana, we’ll hear a new one from one of my favorite bands from here in Chicago, and Bri will be joining us. It’s an indie music extravag…

Episode 38, Song Surfing with Friends: Laura from Laura Meets Musicians The Song Surfing Podcast features the best in independent music! On this edition of …with Friends, John talks with Laura of Laura Meets Musicians, a multi-site network which features interviews and spotlights of indie musicians. Laura picked some tunes by her favorite indie art…