Best Stefan Aronsen Podcasts (2024)

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On The Air with Summer Years From San Diego 17:58

2+ y ago17:58

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Nick Lanari (vocals) and Noah Rabe (guitar) of Summer Years join Stefan Aronsen to talk about the band's influences, favorite venues to play, talk about some tour horror stories, and share what’s to come for the band in 2022. Despite only having a handful of songs to their name, they’re already showing themselves capable of making great music, with…

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On The Air with Stefan Aronsen Season Four • 2022 0:56

2+ y ago0:56

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Season three and 2021 went by super fast and I didn't produce as many podcast episodes as I had planned. So in 2022, we're going to make up for this by releasing lots of 15-minute episodes. We've learned that people prefer short-form content over long 1hr episodes. I will continue to create quick witty interviews with a large variety of indie music…

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On The Air with Flynt Flossy 40:09

2+ y ago40:09

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This week, join Flynt Flossy and Stefan for a more laid-back interview, in which they discuss everything from Flossy’s new venture as a writer, his latest singles, and how the pandemic affected his career, to what exactly is fruit punch? And, what is the Stefan-Flossy drink? Flynt Flossy has accomplished so much during the course of his career that…

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On The Air with YngSolomon and The7thLetter of The Collective Conscious 40:57

3+ y ago40:57

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North Bay friends YngSolomon and The7thLetter like to party on the beach. In fact, their parties on Ocean Beach are legendary and their love of the west coast is evident. They make music that brings people together and fuels the good vibes. I first discovered the artists by hearing their song California Days via a 1 min video on Instagram. Instantl…

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On The Air with Cellist and Composer Joshua McClain 55:35

3+ y ago55:35

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Joshua McClain and Dylan Charles Germick of Planet Booty are friends, in fact, Dylan suggested I have Josh on my podcast. Not because Josh makes body-positive, pro-sex, dance music for your ass cheeks, because he doesn't. Josh was recommended because he's F'n good musician whose popularity grew drastically due to his weekly Morning Cello streams du…

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On The Air with Stefan Aronsen Season Three • 2021 0:36

3+ y ago0:36

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This podcast started as a collection of once lost interviews from Mutiny Radio in SF and has progressed to become what it is now, quick witty interviews with a large variety of indie musicians.

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PONYSKULL, 80s New Wave is the Answer 1:05:52

3+ y ago1:05:52

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In our 19th episode, we get the pleasure to talk with Sabrina aka PONYSKULL. Topics include worst and best Christmas music, origins of PONYSKULL and her other group TREASVRE, whether she likes electronic or rock better, and of course we continue the conversation around when the bars open up again. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanc…

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Clementine Darling and Strictly Elizabeth, We're All Hangin' in There 1:01:30

3+ y ago1:01:30

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In Mission:Music's 18th episode, the BB podcast guys are met by two ladies, Clementine & Jessica. The five talk about the origins of their artist names, cacao, and play a bunch of music/talk about it. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nawgood.…

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Sam Chase and How He Became The Sam Chase 1:04:44

3+ y ago1:04:44

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In Mission:Music's 17th episode, Stefan, Jason, and Cory sit down with The Sam Chase. The crew gets into some of Sam’s music, how many other Sam Chases there are, learnings from 8 months of pandemic live streaming, rocking out to a party bus in SF, and the inside scoop of playing at Outside Lands--and meeting Lars Ulrich backstage. Mission:Music is…

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Gibson & Bronzini, "The Music We Play Isn't Pop" 1:03:52

4y ago1:03:52

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In Mission:Music's 16th episode, the trio talks with the duo Gibson & Bronzini. Topics include how they became a duo, favorite venues, the first show they want to play post-pandemic, and of course, we get to hear a few of their finest selected songs. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and…

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Containher, Synth Witch From SF Bay Area 1:03:21

4y ago1:03:21

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In Mission:Music's 15th episode, Stefan and Jason talk to Containher about her upcoming show with Jason's band Great Highway. The three get into the inevitable closure of music venues and if time sharing a venue could work now more than ever. We also get to hear a few singles from Containher and if Stefan will ever get back to SF?! Oh, and what the…

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McKay, What Do Red Beats Sound Like? 1:01:50

4y ago1:01:50

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In Mission:Music's 14th episode, the guys talk to McKay who, among many other projects, has helped produce for Great Highway. The four get into what it's like for McKay to produce and help musicians record remotely, how the iPad is revolutionizing sound design, and finding visual artists for music videos. In between, we get to hear some of McKay's …

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Jack Charles is Goth Lounge 1:04:58

4y ago1:04:58

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In Mission:Music's thirteenth episode, we talk to Jack Charles and his goth lounge style of music. Jack is from Austin, Texas, and goes over what the week of SXSW was like without the legendary festival & conference. The group also gets into how the quarantine has helped (and hurt) the creative process, illegal outdoor shows going on during covid, …

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On The Air with Ryan Hamilton And The Harlequin Ghosts 51:43

4y ago51:43

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He has a band name too long for social media so Ryan Hamilton And The Harlequin Ghosts just goes by @theryanhamilton. Currently based in England, but from Texas, this singer-songwriter recently released a new single called Jesus & John Lennon. Formed in England after his previous band started to lose steam, their first single in 2016 was received q…

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On The Air with Planet Booty from Oakland 1:08:18

4y ago1:08:18

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"Ladies and gentlemen and everyone in between. We are here today to celebrate life, love, funk, sweat, but most importantly we're here to celebrate BOOTAY. No matter your age, your shape, your color, your creed, your sexual orientation, your gender, or lack thereof. We are here right now today to show each and every one of you the sexy motherf'ers …

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On The Air with TREASVRE From San Francisco 57:46

4y ago57:46

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Bay Area band TREASVRE released their two-song EP today, July 31st. Stream this episode of On The Air w/ Stefan Aronsen to hear about their band and listen to a live set from Sabrina Simonton, Sam Peña, Julian Balestrieri, Evan Dulaney, and Jason Zaru. Then search for the band on your favorite streaming app to hear their new EP Devils / Echoes. Thi…

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Alvie & The Breakfast Pigs on Making Music in a Pandemic 1:03:42

4y ago1:03:42

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Mission:Music is back and broadcasting from home! In our twelfth episode, we talk to Alvie & The Breakfast Pigs about the pandemic and what it's like to be a musician during this mess. Highlights include what it's like taking a dump in green rooms while on tour and predictions for when live venues will come back. Plus they share some amazing music …

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On The Air with Rose Haze from San Francisco 48:03

4y ago48:03

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This week Stefan Aronsen is On The Air with Rose Haze. After enjoying her Instagram, new music video, and storytelling, I realized I wanted her on the podcast. We discussed growing up in Ohio, living in Kaua', and moving to the Bay Area. After talking for thirty minutes she gives us a quick live performance on her harp. This episode was recorded on…

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On The Air with Simon Thompson from Alvarez Kings 42:06

4y ago42:06

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This week Stefan Aronsen is On The Air with Simon Thompson from Alvarez Kings an Alternative Indie Pop band from South Yorkshire, a metropolitan county in England. We talked about their new single Words I Couldn't Say, Warped Tour, the music festival circuit, and Simon's newest little family member. After talking for thirty minutes Simon treats us …

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On The Air with Emily Cole from Tomball, Texas 1:03:09

4y ago1:03:09

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This week Stefan Aronsen is On The Air with Emily Little, also known by her artist name Emily Cole. We talked about being homeschooled, making friends, and avoiding crowds. Listen now to hear us discuss TikTok trends, future hair colors, as well as favorite bands to "mom." Additionally, she did a 30-minute live performance. This episode was recorde…

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On The Air with Bun Bun from Denver, Colorado 1:02:11

4y ago1:02:11

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This week Stefan Aronsen is On The Air with Snarklet (AKA Jamie Nagode) and Reedlet (AKA Reed Fox) from the Denver band Bun Bun. We talked about Colorado's music scene, touring, cooking, and our current COVID-19 quarantine situation. Listen now to hear our banter and as well as a live 30-minute performance from the band. This episode was recorded o…

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On The Air with Fieldress and Her Songs for Good Nightmares ... Like "Limbo" 57:37

4y ago57:37

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Sasha Reynolds of the band Fieldress (Oakland, California) just released her new single "Limbo." You can listen to it on all streaming platforms now. It was amazing having her on the show to talk about the release, her dad, family, inspiration, and then play some live music. Listen to our banter or skip to her performance, either way, you're going …

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On The Air with Stefan Aronsen Season Two • 2020 1:50

4y ago1:50

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This 2020 quarantine has given me tons of extra time I never wanted. First I used it to oversleep, then overeat, then panic set in. So I edited a bunch of old podcast episodes from 2015. That was good enough for a while. A few weeks past and I realized this epidemic wasn't going anywhere so I started recording new content. Get ready for interviews …

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On The Air with EagleWolfSnake • Nov 8th 2015 1:08:32

4y ago1:08:32

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Talked with Nick Bray and Eli Meyskens about how Music For Animals became Nova Albion, Then we discussed details about how the band split and how Jayson Martinovich created 8th Grader then Collaj and Eli, Nick and Ryan created EagleWolfSnake. I hope you enjoy this throwback radio show hosted by Stefan Aronsen and featuring the music of local Bay Ar…

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On The Air with Split Screens and Luke Sweeney • Aug 2nd 2015 1:22:10

4y ago1:22:10

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Getting to know San Francisco multi-instrumentalist Jesse Cafiero of Split Screens and spending some quality time with Luke Sweeney. We talked about music, but we also went on a lot of tangents about Luke's mom and the meaning of colored hankerchiefs in gay bars. I hope you enjoy this throwback radio show hosted by Stefan Aronsen and featuring the …

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On The Air with Stephen Beebout and Wayne Mills • June 7th 2015 1:13:22

4y ago1:13:22

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Join us in the Mutiny Radio studio with Stephen Beebout of Urban Scandal Records and Wayne Mills of Windmills or We Move Air. These guys are homies with the dudes Kevin of Field Medic, John Miller, and Derek Ted who were all on my show previously. I hope you enjoy this throwback radio show hosted by Stefan Aronsen and featuring the music of local B…

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On The Air with Debbie Neigher & Lords of Sealand • May 31st 2015 1:21:47

4y ago1:21:47

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It was a full house filled with tons of Chaos and live music. The boys from Lords of Sealand came early to support the music of Debbie Neigher and we had a full studio of fans. I hope you enjoy this throwback radio show hosted by Stefan Aronsen and featuring the music of local Bay Area bands at Mutiny Radio in San Francisco.…

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On The Air with Albatross & Waterstrider • May 24th 2015 1:13:06

4y ago1:13:06

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Join us for a witty show with Adam Stockdale of Albatross and Nathan Salman from Bay Area band Waterstrider. We talked about music, shows, and ways to be more connected in San Francisco and Oakland. I hope you enjoy this throwback radio show hosted by Stefan Aronsen and featuring the music of local Bay Area bands at Mutiny Radio in San Francisco.…

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On The Air with Kendra McKinley • May 17th 2015 1:14:49

4y ago1:14:49

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Kendra McKinley took over the studio and played for our live studio audience. There were tons of cameos, and you’ll hear from most of them on this show. I hope you enjoy this throwback radio show hosted by Stefan Aronsen and featuring the music of local Bay Area bands at Mutiny Radio in San Francisco.…

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On The Air with Jordan Singh and Curious Quail • May 3rd 2015 1:14:50

4y ago1:14:50

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The singer song-writer music of Jordan Singh and Gameboy bit sounds of Curious Quail. The studio was packed and we had a bump'n party with some amazing people. I hope you enjoy this throwback radio show hosted by Stefan Aronsen and featuring the music of local Bay Area bands at Mutiny Radio in San Francisco.…

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On The Air with Miles Reed and Justin Houchin • March 4th 2015 1:30:59

4y ago1:30:59

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Listen to Justin Houchin before he eventually changed his name and became Justin Seagrave. You might hear the transition happen on the show? Also enjoy the sounds of Miles Reed … where is he now? I don’t know! I hope you enjoy this throwback radio show hosted by Stefan Aronsen and featuring the music of local Bay Area bands at Mutiny Radio in San F…

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On The Air with Kat Robichaud & Davis From Growwler • March 8th 2015 1:33:16

4y ago1:33:16

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Join me for another exciting show that includes the spice of Kat Robichaud and the country grit of Davis From Growwler. I hope you enjoy this throwback radio show hosted by Stefan Aronsen and featuring the music of local Bay Area bands at Mutiny Radio in San Francisco.

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On The Air with The Bands of Rock Lotto 1 • March 1st 2015 1:10:26

4+ y ago1:10:26

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Names went into a hat, those names were drawn four-at-a-time. Those four people became a band. Four drummers? A band. Two a cappella singers, a ukulelist, and a death metal guitarist? A band. Two bassists, a bassoonist, and a guy who has never played a show in his life (*cough* Stefan Aronsen *cough*)? A band. Nine bands were formed and had one mon…

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On The Air with Bear Lincoln and The Damn Fanatics • Feb 22nd 2015 1:06:39

4+ y ago1:06:39

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The next hour includes Bear Lincoln from Oakland and The Damn Fanatics from San Francisco. Enjoy this set hosted by Stefan Aronsen and featuring Aidan and the members of Bear Lincoln and Andy Strong from The Damn Fanatics at Mutiny Radio in San Francisco.

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On The Air with Field Medic, John Miller and Derek Ted • Feb 8th 2015 1:28:31

4+ y ago1:28:31

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The homies Kevin, John, and Derek joined me for a wild hangout of music and friends. Enjoy this set hosted by Stefan Aronsen and featuring Field Medic, John Miller and Derek Ted at Mutiny Radio in San Francisco.

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On The Air with Happy Fangs & The Hot Toddies • Jan 25th 2015 53:03

4+ y ago53:03

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Created a fake battle of the bands between Happy Fangs and The Hot Toddies. For one hour we talked shows and music and battled songs between Happy Fangs from San Francisco and The Hot Toddies from Oakland. Enjoy this set hosted by Stefan Aronsen and featuring Rebecca Bortman, Michael Cobra, and Heidi, Erin, and Sylvia at Mutiny Radio in San Francis…

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On The Air with Brother Spellbinder & Cave Clove • Jan 11th 2015 1:04:58

4+ y ago1:04:58

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The only thing better than a podcast with one band is a podcast with two bands. The next hour includes Brother Spellbinder from San Francisco and Cave Clove from Oakland. Enjoy this set hosted by Stefan Aronsen and featuring Alzara Getz and Katie Colver at Mutiny Radio in San Francisco.

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On The Air with Bryan from Scissors For Lefty • Jan 1st 2015 1:10:02

4+ y ago1:10:02

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What's more metal than San Jose band Scissors for Lefty? A lot of things! Most bands from San Jose are more metal than this band. However, there aren't very many bands that are cooler! Enjoy this set hosted by Stefan Aronsen and featuring Bryan Garza and his cousin Eric Garza at Mutiny Radio in San Francisco.…

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On The Air with Travis Hayes • May 18th 2014 31:34

4+ y ago31:34

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If you like music in the Bay Area, Travis Hayes is a household name. However, in 2014 he only had 2 songs on Spotify and was still creating a look and sound for his band. Enjoy this set hosted by Stefan Aronsen and featuring Travis Hayes and Emily Whitehurst at Mutiny Radio in San Francisco.

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On The Air with Stefan Aronsen - PILOT 3:01

4+ y ago3:01

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On the air with Stefan Aronsen is a collection of old content presented in a new way. You’ll hear throwback shows from Mutiny Radio during the era of 2013-2016. As well as different video interviews that work better as podcasts. A lot of this content was created before my current project Balanced Breakfast. Many of the interviews will refer to a no…

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Kalib & Tim from Audio Terrorist on Finding & Giving Inspiration 1:05:00

4+ y ago1:05:00

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Kalib and Tim from Audio Terrorist talk with Mission:Music about writing a song to a friend going through cancer treatment, telling an inspiring story, and play a few tunes in between. The group also recap the latest Balanced Breakfast Summit and how to run a quality panel. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunt…

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Andrew Levin on Being More Vulnerable 1:04:54

4+ y ago1:04:54

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Andrew Levin talks with Mission:Music about changing genres, producing music for video games, vulnerability, and unhealthy use of synthesizers. The group also gets into the Balanced Breakfast Summit, SXSW, and many more musings. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Sile…

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Half Measures and The State of the Napa Music Scene 1:03:37

4+ y ago1:03:37

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Half Measure & Savegabe talk with Mission:Music about being a musician in Napa and how it compares to San Francisco. Other topics include the problems with Bottle Rock Festival, New Year's resolutions, and Hot Cheetos! Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogooo…

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Aliza Hava & Mark Pearson Talk How A.B.5 Will Affect Independent Musicians 1:02:34

4+ y ago1:02:34

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In the eighth episode of MISSION:MUSIC, Aliza Hava & Mark Pearson talk about how a law meant to combat the gig economy could possibly affect independent musicians. Aliza also gives us a few beautiful acoustic songs and we get into a lot of randomnesses, as always: how Mark got fired from a radio station, Stefan getting stuck at the kids' table duri…

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Adam Brookes & New Spell, Not Featuring Cardi B 1:05:09

4+ y ago1:05:09

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In the seventh episode of MISSION:MUSIC, Adam Brookes & Leanne of New Spell join the crew to talk about each of their histories as musicians and play a few songs for the show. Topics include how to tell the difference between organic sounds and electronically made ones, growing out of the sounds you started out on, as well as a few other musings. M…

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MAAYAN, Growing Up Punk in Tel Aviv 1:02:56

4+ y ago1:02:56

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In the sixth episode of MISSION:MUSIC, MAAYAN joins in on the show to talk about her history: being born in SF, growing up in Tel Aviv, having a long stint in NY, and finally coming back to The Bay. We also get a few beautiful songs in between. MISSION:MUSIC is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory …

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Panic Is Perfect, Comeback Show to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 1:02:29

4+ y ago1:02:29

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In the fifth episode of MISSION:MUSIC, we sit down with Panic is Perfect to talk about their comeback show to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at Bottom of the Hill on November 2. We get into what they've been up to, our thoughts on acapella groups, and get a few exclusive songs from the band's upcoming release. MISSION:MUSIC is hosted by St…

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Jamie Freedman, Pandora Stories and Getting High on WD40 1:05:12

5y ago1:05:12

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In the fourth episode of MISSION:MUSIC, Stefan, Jason, and Cory are in talks with guest, Jamie Freedman of Pandora. The group talks about Jamie's past all the way to her current role at Pandora as well as other topics at the interaction of music and technology. MISSION:MUSIC is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great H…

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Fellow Vessel, At What BPM Do Drummers Explode? 1:05:12

5y ago1:05:12

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In the third episode of MISSION:MUSIC, Balanced BreakFEST veteran, Fellow Vessel, is the guest. Talks range from figuring out the difference between major and minor to Fellow Vessel's bromance with another band! Hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogood (who sadly missed out b…

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Great Highway, A Journey Into Space and Back Again! 1:05:12

5y ago1:05:12

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In the second episode of MISSION:MUSIC, Jason switches places and becomes a guest on our show with his band, Great Highway. Guest hosting in his place is Kristina Islas.Hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogood.

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