Episodes

  • Episode 261 Producer and Musician Kramer

    Episode 261 Producer and Musician Kramer
    Jul 12 2024
    Kramer is a musician, composer, and record producer whose creative ideas can be found all over the American cultural landscape. He is known as the founder of the record label . He was a member of , , , and , and has toured with , ., , , and . As a producer, Kramer's notable work includes collaborations with , , , , and l.
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    1 hr
  • Episode 260 Writer Richard Cabut

    Episode 260 Writer Richard Cabut
    Jul 3 2024
    is an author, journalist, and musician. He is the author of the post-punk novel , which has been adapted for the screen. Richard's journalism has been featured in prominent publications like The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, NME, and The Independent. He co-edited the anthology and contributed to several other notable works. His short fiction and poetry have been published in various acclaimed books and magazines. Additionally, he played bass for the band and co-wrote tracks for The .
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Episode 259 Marianna Simnett

    Episode 259 Marianna Simnett
    Jun 28 2024
    is an artist and musician newly based in New York, known for her vivid and visceral explorations of the body as a site of transformation. Her psychologically charged works challenge both herself and the viewer, creating radical new worlds filled with untamed thoughts, strange tales, and desires. Her current work titled is on view at the Hamburger Bahnhof, which the called "a campy love letter to the world’s most laddish sport(soccer) and its players"
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 258 David Yow

    Episode 258 David Yow
    Jun 19 2024
    Hey have you heard the news? They've dropped a new album and are hitting the road for a tour. To celebrate this exciting comeback, we're jumping on the Jesus Lizard bandwagon. So, we're bringing you a replay of our classic interview with the one and only David Yow.
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    47 mins
  • Episode 257 Matt Katz-Bohen

    Episode 257 Matt Katz-Bohen
    Jun 13 2024
    Matt Katz-Bohen, began playing piano at age 7, expanded his repertoire to include cello, violin, and guitar. An alumnus of New York City’s LaGuardia High School, he became the guitarist and Music Director for the drag queen rock troupe The Touchables, collaborating with notable artists like Jody Watley and Lady Miss Kier. Introduced to Debbie Harry at the Squeezebox party, Matt soon joined Blondie on keyboards for their 2008 world tour. As a co-writer of Blondie songs and a musical director for NYC’s Bowieball party, he has also written for RuPaul and toured with Boy George and Tony Bennett.
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    59 mins
  • Episode 256: Timo Ellis

    Episode 256: Timo Ellis
    Jun 6 2024
    is a musician, composer, and producer from New York City. Over the past two decades, he has appeared on nearly 100 albums and collaborated with artists like Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon, and Mark Ronson. His music spans genres, including rock, punk, metal, soul, and electronic. Timo's progressive sludge band, , has been active since 2010. He also composes and produces music for TV, web, and film, with clients like MTV, CNN, and Harper’s Bazaar, continuously creating new music daily. Timo will join Tim, Lydia and Kevin Shea on tour this summer as part of
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    57 mins
  • Episode 255 Blag Dahlia

    Episode 255 Blag Dahlia
    May 31 2024
    has been a force in the punk rock scene for nearly four decades, starting with his 1985 band , which soon evolved into . Despite never achieving massive commercial success, The Dwarves have left an indelible mark on both hardcore and punk. They’ve always eschewed mainstream conventions, forgoing major label support in favor of raw, unfiltered expression. As such, they're live shows, notorious for their intensity and unpredictability. The Dwarves have a new album out titled .
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Episode 254 Guitarist Raoul Björkenheim

    Episode 254 Guitarist Raoul Björkenheim
    May 24 2024
    , a Finnish-American guitarist and composer, has spent four decades crafting original music from New York City and Helsinki. Known for his expressionistic and lyrical guitar style, Raul calls his ongoing work "investigative guitarism." His eclectic discography spans over 50 albums, including ambient soundscapes and free jazz, with compositions ranging from duos to big bands. Though his large-scale works for symphony orchestra remain unrecorded, he has scored music for over ten films and dance productions. Collaborating with renowned musicians like Bill Laswell and Mats Gustafsson, Raul's work is featured on labels like ECM and Rune Grammofon. His accolades include the Georgie Prize, the Young Finland Award, the Emma Prize, and three Nordic Music Award nominations.
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    53 mins