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Forty years after the final recording session, Los Angeles-based power pop band THE BINGS have released their debut album.

The 16-track multitrack master tapes sat forgotten in a California bedroom closet until they were discovered during the 2020 lockdown.

Mixed from scratch, the album the world has never heard: "Power Pop Planet - The Lost Tapes."

Links:

The Bings on Bandcamp

The Bings on the web

The Bings on FB

The Bings on IG

The Bings on Tik Tok

Mapping the Sky is the brainchild of Jordin Swanson. At times a powder keg of raw guitars, at others soft and acoustic, but always a diverse blend loaded with integrity and artistry.

Mapping the Sky's sound is a unique blend that draws inspiration from the likes of Kings of Leon, David Bowie, and Radiohead. If these iconic artists were to collaborate, you'd have a pretty good idea of what Mapping the Sky sounds like, creating a sense of familiarity and connection for the audience.

I sat down with Jordin a few weeks ago to chat about his debut album, "Here and Not Here," as you'll soon discover, I found him to be passionate, authentic, and fun.

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www.mappingthesky.com

www.instagram.com/mappingthesky

www.facebook.com/mappingthesky

www.soundcloud.com/mappingthesky

Join Keith for an exclusive interview with Dave Diamond of the iconic Canadian rock band The Kings. Discover the stories behind their classic hits, insights into their musical journey, and what the future holds.

This episode is perfect for fans of Canadian rock and music history as a whole. It offers a deep dive into The Kings' legacy.

Don't miss out on this fascinating conversation with one of rock's enduring talents.

LINKS

The Kings on the web

The Kings on Spotify

The Kings on IG

The Kings on YouTube

The Kings on FB

The Kings Documentary (on YouTube)

#TheKings #DaveDiamond #RockMusic #CanadianRock #ClassicRock #ThisBeatGoesOn #SwitchinToGlide #MusicInterviews #RockLegends #BandStories

Professor Terry Barr and Keith got together a few weeks back to chat about how some singer/songwriters get academic treatment, like Bob Dylan and Taylor Swift (that’s real) and why some don’t… and probably won’t.

For the purpose of our discussion we looked at Jeff Tweedy of Wilco and Paul Westerberg of The Replacements. Of the two, we both came to the same conclusion - Jeff will probably see an academic assessment (if he hasn’t already).

Paul will be out back cleaning the erasers.

Terry Barr on Medium

Dig It! - Terry’s Substack

Keith R. Higgons on Medium

Abandoned Albums - Keith’s Substack (you’re actually on it now, so where does this link go…)

The NYTimes Article - apologies, you gotta create an account if you don’t have one.

Claire Dederer

Michael Chabon

Paul Auster

Susan Rogers

Phillip Roth

Jennifer Egan

David and David's album Boomtown was one of the records that made me want to start this podcast. The first time I heard "Welcome to the Boomtown," I knew I was hearing something unique. And truthfully, that album shaped my picture of Los Angeles for years.

Connecting with David Baerwald and having him on the show to talk about his career is a highlight. He was very generous with his time and stories, and I'm very thankful we could capture some of his story.

In addition to being an acclaimed songwriter and performer, he will soon be adding author to his list when his debut novel, The Fire Agent, is released later this year.

We discussed the music, the book, family history, and how it shapes us.

A great way to wrap-up another season.

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David and David on FB

David B. on IG

David B. on Spotify

The Fire Agent

It's a special treat to have Brina and Peter from Sons of Silver back for a chat, especially when they're making the rounds discussing their exceptional album, 'Runaway Emotions '.

As usual, it was fun and wide-ranging. Kick back and relax; this is a good 'un.

And the new album is incredible, so you'll wanna listen.

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Sons of Silver online

Sons of Silver on Spotify

Sons of Silver on FB

Sons of Silver on IG

On this episode, we welcome Eric and Christian from Wisconsin's own The Flavor That Kills. Imagine if you took The Talking Heads, mixed in a little of The Tragically Hip, mixed in some Midwestern soul and punk rock, and blended it all together.

Of course, that's an oversimplification, but that's a rough idea of what The Flavor That Kills sound like to me. The word that springs immediately to mind is eclectic.

The three of us got the chance to talk about a whole bunch of things, including their spectacular new album Secrits.

LINKS

The Flavor That Kills on Bandcamp

The Flavor That Kills on FB

The Flavor That Kills on Spotify