Ep. 2 - Deep Dive: Rilo Kiley & Bell Witch | Sound Sagas

Episode 2 of the Sound Sagas podcast, hosted by Andrew Rothmund & Will Bristol, titled "Ep. 2 - Deep Dive: Rilo Kiley & Bell Witch | Sound Sagas" was published on November 26, 2023 and runs 46 minutes.

November 26, 2023 ·46m · Sound Sagas

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Summary

Ever been to a live concert that you'll forever carry in your heart? That's the kind of reminiscing we'll be doing today! First, Will takes us back to an unforgettable Rilo Kiley show during the More Adventurous tour. It was more than just a concert: it was an experience complete with a pirate band opening act and atmosphere that blurred the lines between fantasy and reality. They say the charm of Rilo Kiley is in their authenticity and the timelessness of their music, so we discuss just that. We also delve into the cathartic journey of Rilo Kiley's young musicians gaining Hollywood's attention.Then, Andrew shifts the gears a bit, introducing funeral doom band Bell Witch, a drummer and bassist duo who are intimately versed in the style's somber and meditative penchant. The band suffered a great loss when their original drummer passed away, an important theme in their most prominent full-length "Mirror Reaper," an atmospheric and devastating listen that demands patience but rewards quite unlike anything else out there.

Episode Description

Ever been to a live concert that you'll forever carry in your heart? That's the kind of reminiscing we'll be doing today!

First, Will takes us back to an unforgettable Rilo Kiley show during the More Adventurous tour. It was more than just a concert: it was an experience complete with a pirate band opening act and atmosphere that blurred the lines between fantasy and reality. They say the charm of Rilo Kiley is in their authenticity and the timelessness of their music, so we discuss just that. We also delve into the cathartic journey of Rilo Kiley's young musicians gaining Hollywood's attention.

Then, Andrew shifts the gears a bit, introducing funeral doom band Bell Witch, a drummer and bassist duo who are intimately versed in the style's somber and meditative penchant. The band suffered a great loss when their original drummer passed away, an important theme in their most prominent full-length "Mirror Reaper," an atmospheric and devastating listen that demands patience but rewards quite unlike anything else out there.