With the advent of streaming services and the ubiquity of speaker-enabled devices, in many ways, it seems like pop music has become a background soundtrack for our everyday activities rather than an independent art form to be appreciated on its own merit. My name is Matthias. I'm an attorney, amateur music blogger, and mediocre guitarist with a mild obsession for listening to and over-analyzing pop music that's just slightly outside of the mainstream. I'm here to explore the nuanced artistry ...
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8. Canyon City on Catch Fire and Purple Horizon
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This week, I speak with Paul Johnson, who performs under the moniker Canyon City, about two of his latest singles - Catch Fire and Purple Horizon. Since its inception in 2015, Canyon City has become known for its distinctive whispery vocals layered over intimate acoustics orbiting candidly emotional storytelling. As Johnson self-released a series E…
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7. Canyon City on the "Modern Folk" Label, Growing Up in Fargo, and Writing Songs about Water
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This week, I speak with Paul Johnson, who performs under the moniker Canyon City, about what "modern folk" means to him, growing up and playing in a folk trio with his parents in Fargo, North Dakota, and writing emotional and vividly descriptive songs (and speculate as to why so many of them revolve around fire and water). Since its inception in 20…
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6. The Valla on Ice Cream and Shut My Mouth
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This week, I chat more with Alex Walker (drums) and George Coulson (guitar / lead vocals) of The Valla, your favorite new pop/indie-rock band - about their two newest singles - Ice Cream and Shut My Mouth. The Valla also includes bassist Hamish Knowles and lead guitarist Jay Williamson. Native of nowhere, the four-piece emanate from England, Wales,…
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5. The Valla on Their Background and Songwriting
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This week, I chat with Alex Walker (drums) and George Coulson (guitar / lead vocals) of The Valla, your favorite new pop/indie-rock band - formed in late 2018. The Valla also includes bassist Hamish Knowles and lead guitarist Jay Williamson. Native of nowhere, the four-piece emanate from England, Wales, Australia, and Germany, but currently reside …
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4. Prof. Joshua Fairfield on Music Copyright Law, YouTube Reaction Videos, Tik-Tok, and More
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In this episode, I chat with Professor Joshua Fairfield on the current state of music copyright law, with a focus on how the law treats the new generation of content creators who are reacting to and utilizing existing media in creative ways, what the future may hold, and how content creators can navigate a complex legal landscape that isn't necessa…
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3. Tim Be Told on his Background, Songwriting, and the Love and Happiness LP
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In this episode, I chat with Tim Ouyang of Tim Be Told. Trying to make an honest living by being honest, Tim Ouyang is a recording artist, producer and song writer who originated in Charlottesville, VA. His band, Tim Be Told, developed a strong grassroots following in 2007 after releasing a self produced album recorded in his college apartment. Tod…
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2. Michigander on Growing Up in Michigan, Writing Music, and the Where Do We Go From Here EP
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In this episode, I chat with Michigander. Michigander emanates a magnetic Midwest spirit, delivering uplifting anthems, raised even higher by six-string fireworks, empowering lyrics, and understated arena ambition. Garnering 3 million-plus streams and the acclaim of NPR, Paste, NME, Metro Times and more by 2019, the sonic alter ego of Michigan nati…
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1. Noah Kahan on His Background, Songwriting, and the Cape Elizabeth EP
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In this episode, I chat with Noah Kahan. Stepping out of his childhood home located on a 133-acre tree farm in Strafford, VT (pop. 1,045) and onto stages worldwide, Noah Kahan introduced one side of himself. Since 2017, he has generated half-a-billion combined streams and views, garnered a gold plaque for “Hurt Somebody” with Julia Michaels, and la…
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