For this episode of Songs of Our Lives, it’s Tashi Wada! This episode unfolds a little bit differently than usual, but the general spirit of it is right in the sweet spot. Tashi’s new album, “What Is Not Strange?” is such a beautiful, vulnerable expression that reveals itself through deep, focused listening. After talking a bit about that, we move into memories of his father’s music, the emotional weight of Philip Glass, La Monte Young’s sonic middle finger, having fun with Hosono, Pandit Pran Nath, and so much more.

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“What Is Not Strange?”

SALTERN

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On this episode of Songs of Our Lives, it’s Joe Rainey! His new project, Bizhiki, with Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings and Sean Carey, have made one of 2024’s best albums, “Unbound.” The combination of traditional and ceremonial rhythms and singing melded with contemporary production and instrumentation results in a moving, powerful album unlike anything else. We talked a lot about Rainey’s history with pow wows and pow wow singing while growing up on the south side of Minneapolis before digging into songs that have stuck with him. We get into the all-time greatness of Buddy Red Bow, formative connections with 90s R&B luminaries like SWV, Donny Hathaway’s romantic notions, sadness in Willie Nelson’s voice, wake singing, Nevad Brave, and so much more.

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Bizhiki “Unbound”

Joe Rainey “Niineta”

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On this episode of Songs of Our Lives, it’s Jae Soto! Her debut album, “Leave the Light On,” has quickly become one of my favorites of 2024. It’s special and I can’t stop listening to it. After talking a bit about that, we get into the beauty of Linda Perhacs’ music, Gal Costa’s infectious sounds, making interplanetary friends with The Golden Girls, Jackie Wilson taking everyone beyond, ML Buch’s unique palette, Deerhoof showing that anything is possible, and she even challenged the cosmos (and broke our internet connection!) with one of her picks. Ha! This was a blast and there’s so much more, too!

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Jae Soto “Leave the Light On”

Jae Soto on Instagram

Songs of Our Lives is a podcast series hosted by Brad Rose of Foxy Digitalis that explores the music that's made us and left a certain mark. Whether it's a song we associate with our most important moments, something that makes us cry, the things we love that nobody else does, or our favorite lyrics, we all have our own personal soundtrack. Join Foxy Digitalis on Patreon for extra questions and conversation in each episode (+ a whole lot more!)

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On this episode of Songs of Our Lives, it’s Yann Novak! There’s so many things Yann does that are important in my life - from his music (check out the upcoming “Voices of Theseus”!) and label to his supportive approach with artists - so it was so great to have this conversation. We get into the gravity of Anohni and the Johnsons, being surprised by Billie Eilish, Devendra Banhart’s moment, claire rousay’s music clicking, Rabbit in the Moon going supernova, losing love for a Flaming Lips classic, sharing music with a partner, getting hyped by Sleater Kinney, death by Joanna Newsom, and so much more!

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“The Voices of Theseus”

Dragon’s Eye Recordings

Songs of Our Lives is a podcast series hosted by Brad Rose of Foxy Digitalis that explores the music that's made us and left a certain mark. Whether it's a song we associate with our most important moments, something that makes us cry, the things we love that nobody else does, or our favorite lyrics, we all have our own personal soundtrack. Join Foxy Digitalis on Patreon for extra questions and conversation in each episode (+ a whole lot more!)

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On this episode of Songs of Our Lives, it’s Jeffrey Silverstein! His new EP, “Roseway,” is a perfect summer jam. After talking about his band, we get into early house shows performing Green Day songs, Johnny Frierson lighting up the world, the perfection of Faces, the poetry of Bill Callahan, the best version of “You’ve Got a Friend,” Natural Child going for it, the greatness of Ted Lucas, and loads more!

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“Roseway”

Jeffrey’s Website

Ted Lucas tribute compilation

Songs of Our Lives is a podcast series hosted by Brad Rose of Foxy Digitalis that explores the music that's made us and left a certain mark. Whether it's a song we associate with our most important moments, something that makes us cry, the things we love that nobody else does, or our favorite lyrics, we all have our own personal soundtrack. Join Foxy Digitalis on Patreon for extra questions and conversation in each episode (+ a whole lot more!)

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On this episode of Songs of Our Lives, it’s Loula Yorke! Ever since our paths crossed a couple years ago, I’ve become a huge admirer of all the various components in Loula’s creative practice. Her new mixtape series is (along with her recent album, “Volta”) one of my favorite things happening in 2024. Plus, I’m not sure I’ve laughed more during an episode than this one! So, after talking through both of those things, we get into jamming to ABBA, Mira Calix and Oliver Coates destroying us, Candi Staton’s unheralded greatness, the diverging paths and intersections of dance music and punk, Kreayshawn’s drunk vibes, the honey in Erykah Badu’s voice, The Roches unhinged lyrics, how utterly bad ass Special Interest are, Liquid Crystal being better than Mozart, and so much more!

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Loula’s website

Loula’s newsletter

Loula Yorke “Volta”

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For this episode of Songs of Our Lives, I invite Cadence Weapon on on the show. After talking about his fantastic new record, “ROLLERCOASTER,” and the ways we unearth new music, the party really starts. We go into busting a move with James Brown, Merle’s other side, annoying people with Ian Dury, The Flamingos going to another dimension, when Frank Ocean flipped the script, Steely Dan’s best lyrics, why you shouldn’t take on Kendrick Lamar, a version of Nirvana better than Nirvana, where it all comes together with Nick Cave, and more!

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ROLLERCOASTER

Cadence Weapon’s website

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Songs of Our Lives is a podcast series hosted by Brad Rose of Foxy Digitalis that explores the music that's made us and left a certain mark. Whether it's a song we associate with our most important moments, something that makes us cry, the things we love that nobody else does, or our favorite lyrics, we all have our own personal soundtrack. Join Foxy Digitalis on Patreon for extra questions and conversation in each episode (+ a whole lot more!)

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For this episode of Songs of Our Lives, I invite Lawrence English on the show. I’ve known Lawrence for almost two decades now, and I am in constant awe of his music, his drive, and the way he builds community through his work. A new collaboration with Akira Kosemura has my attention right now, but I know there’s always something else lurking around the next corner. Our conversation is winding, vaguely on topic (and in the usual format), but we hit some high points with his love of anime, the power of Public Enemy to open windows, Merzbow’s uplifting spirit, the surprise of Ace Frehley’s solo album, Sakamoto bringing out the tears, and so much more!

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Lawrence English’s Website

Lawrence English & Akira Kosemura “Selene”

Room 40

Songs of Our Lives is a podcast series hosted by Brad Rose of Foxy Digitalis that explores the music that's made us and left a certain mark. Whether it's a song we associate with our most important moments, something that makes us cry, the things we love that nobody else does, or our favorite lyrics, we all have our own personal soundtrack. Join Foxy Digitalis on Patreon for extra questions and conversation in each episode (+ a whole lot more!)

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