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Weekly Podcast Interviews with Indie Artists

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Episodes

  1. 15-ish Minutes with Birdmonster

    Birdmonster entered bloggers' and critics' consciousness in October of last year on the strength of a self-released EP that, with its brash Springsteen-meets-Fugazi aesthetic, opened doors to high profile supporting slots with the likes of Art Brut, Sound Team, Catfish Haven, and Division Day…

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  2. Episode 41: The Futureheads

    On a sweltering Friday evening in June, Barry Hyde of UK quartet, The Futureheads, kindly invited me into the band's well-equipped (and air conditioned) tour bus to escape, well, the summer and the throngs encircling Dallas' Gypsy Tearoom. "How can you possibly stand this heat?" he asked as we…

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  3. John Roderick Explains <em>Putting The Days To Bed </em>Lyrics

    Over the last two years, The Long Winters have quickly become one of my all-time favorite groups. The pop songs have crisp and precise production paired with articulate and emotionally insightful lyrics. If possible, I could sit for hours talking with frontman John Roderick about his songs and…

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  4. 15 Minutes with Peter and the Wolf

    Before his recent Dallas show, I had the chance to pull Red aside for an expansive interview and an impromptu recording session, which resulted in two single-mic performances of some of his most beloved songs, "Red Sun" from Peter and the Wolf and Adventure from MTV2's Wonder Showzen. Red Hunter...

  5. Episode 40: The Streets

    This week, British MC Mike Skinner of The Streets, sits down with your host, Garrison Reid, to discuss his private imprint, The Beats, and various other business flirtations, the essence of American rap culture, and the relative disparities in courting women at home and abroad. In addition, we've...

  6. 15 Minutes with Sound Team

    On the eve of the release of their highly anticipated Capitol Records debut, "Movie Monster," Sound Team's Matt Oliver and Sam Sanford discuss, among other things, the band's rigorous approach to multimedia filtration and typographic design, their give-and-take collaboration with famed indie...

  7. Episode 39: We Are Scientists

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with We Are Scientists. The band discusses filming comical music videos, working with The Lonely Island guys and the relationship between Pitchfork and major labels. Here's a "comprehensive smattering" of the band's national tour with friends Arctic...

  8. Episode 38: John Vanderslice

    Chevy Express van + John Vanderslice + Tiny Telephone + Del + Exodus Damage Remix + Gypsy Tearoom + 35mm + San Francisco + "Trance Manual" music video + Hitchcock's Young and Innocent + MacGuffin + Tom Waits' chicken coop + DCist + Hasselblad + Chris' aesthetic = Episode 38: John Vanderslice…

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  9. Episode 37: The Czars

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with John Grant of The Czars. John discusses the impact of delayed US releases, incorporating foreign languages into his writing and playing with pronouns. More description coming soon.

  10. MiniInterview3 - Kyp Malone of TV on the Radio

    Kyp Malone describes the Return of Cookie Mountain song Province: Abridged transcription "We were playing festivals and recording in hotel bathrooms. ... I wanted to write something positive and uplifting. Watching and taking in all this dark bullshit that's happening in our world all the time.…

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  11. MiniInterview2 - Kyp Malone of TV on the Radio

    Favorite city to play in "I haven't been to Cairo. I haven't been to Lagos. I haven't played in Mexico City." How did the recording with Bowie come about? "And we dropped of the roughs of the record as we were working on it. And he dug 'em." About the album leak, Crooked Rain Crooked Rain and a...

  12. MiniInterview - Kyp Malone of TV on the Radio

    Last Sunday, a few friends of mine and I spent the day relaxing -- drinking some margaritas at Lee Harvey's, learning to dj from DJ Pedro himself and topped off the rare beautiful breezy Texas day with an amazing TV on the Radio show at Gypsy Tearoom. I had never seen this band live before. I've...

  13. IndieInterviews Exclusive - Ramesh Srivastava (Voxtrot) - "Shayla" (Blondie Cover)

    Band/Artist: Ramesh Srivastava (Voxtrot) Date: April 21th, 2006 Venue: 95 Corolla Studios Location: Denton, TX Taped by: Garrison R. Transferred by: Garrison R. Setlist 1. Shayla (Blondie Cover) After interviewing the band in January and seeing their performances in Dallas and in Austin at SXSW…

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  14. Episode 36: The Grates

    Things you might learn in this interview with The Grates: SXSW is "heaps of lines", "heaps of bands" and "heaps of beers" . "If you're weak, be prompt." Slingshots are illegal in Australia. To avoid getting sick while on tour, it's best to dress like a ninja. Digital cameras makes movies…

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  15. Episode 35: Clem Snide

    A lot of people are putoff by Clem Snide 'cause they aren't sure if it's being sincere or not. If it's a joke or if it's serious. And I like that about it. But some people don't. But you know whatever, I don't need to buy them a Christmas present or anything. Eef Barzelay of Clem Snide

  16. Episode 34: Mates of State

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Kori Gardner of Mates of State. Gardner discusses an expansion in studio sounds, the impact of having a child, and forecasted reviews for Bring It Back. IndieInterviews Insider assistance from Clever Titles Are So Last Summer, So Much Silence…

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  17. Episode 33: David Bazan

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with David Bazan of Pedro The Lion. David discusses departing from the Pedro The Lion moniker, including profanity in his music, and looking back at the 10 years of Pedro The Lion.

  18. Episode 32: Catfish Haven

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with George Hunter of Catfish Haven. Hunter discusses joining Secretly Canadian, the impact of the Catfish Haven upbringing, and his love of classic song hooks.

  19. Episode 31: Tapes 'n Tapes

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Josh Grier of Tapes 'n Tapes. Josh discusses the impact of blogs on the band's success, returning to Minneapolis after a successful tour, and The Loon's relationship with Minnesota.

  20. Episode 30: J.Tillman

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with J.Tillman. Tillman discusses transplanting from New York City to Seattle, meeting his recording and touring partners, and the varying approaches he's used with previous recordings. Interlude snippets used with permission of J.Tillman & Keep...

  21. Episode 29: Akron/Family

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Seth Olinsky of Akron/Family. Seth discusses the band's origin and influence from New York, their changing studio approach, the band's similarities with Young God Records' Michael Gira. Interlude snippets used with permission from Akron/Family...

  22. Episode 28: Voxtrot

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Ramesh Srivastava of Voxtrot. Ramesh discusses the band's interest and appreciation of blogs, the process of developing the new EP and the band's plans for South By Southwest. Interlude snippets used with permission from Voxtrot Download The...

  23. Episode 27: Explosions in the Sky

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Chris Hrasky of Explosions in the Sky. Chris discusses the band's decision to relocated to Midland for writing, their involvement with the soundtrack to Friday Night Lights, and the stories behind future songs. Interlude snippets used with...

  24. Episode 26: Jana Hunter

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Jana Hunter. Jana discusses her recording approaches, the growing Austin folk scene, and her thoughts on her musical movement peers. Interlude snippets used with permission from Jana Hunter Jana Hunter Download Restless ( IndieFeed Folk Channel )

  25. Episode 25: Castanets

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Raymond Raposa of Castanets. The soft spoken Raposa discusses networking and his recording crews, the power night had on First Light's Freeze, and the differences in writing for songs and writing for prose. Castanets snippets used with…

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  26. Episode 24: Man Man

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Honus Honus of Man Man. Ryan Kattner AKA Honus Honus discusses recording their debut, the impact of member changes on Six Demon Bag, and the challenge of covering a classic. Six Demon Bag Tracklisting: 01. Feathers 02. Engrish Bwudd 03. Banana...

  27. Episode 23: American Analog Set

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Andrew Kenny of American Analog Set. Andrew discusses choosing Arts & Crafts, the impact of Brooklyn on Set Free, and making the decision to discontinue touring.

  28. Episode 22: Rogue Wave

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Rogue Wave. The band (Gram LeBron, Zach Rogue, Pat Spurgeon, Evan Farrell (not present)) discusses learning to work together, expanding their sound and the assistance of four-track recording.

  29. Episode 21: The Long Winters

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with John Roderick of The Long Winters. John discusses touring's impact, writing about relationships, and his thoughts on life's ultimatums. This is an extended 30-minute episode.

  30. Episode 20: Bunnybrains

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Dan Bunny of Bunny Brains. Dan discusses his ambitious approach to making music, and the audience perception of their live show and recordings.

  31. Episode 19: The Octopus Project

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with all four members of the band The Octopus Project. The band discusses the band's structure, making a sophomore record, and the power of MySpace.

  32. Episode 18: LCD Soundsystem

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem. James discusses remixing and being remixed, the variety of venues in which the band performs and looking forward to a new record. This podcast is an extended 30 minute episode.

  33. Episode 17: Two Gallants

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Adam Stephens and Tyson Vogel of Two Gallants. The band discusses joining Saddle Creek, making a sophomore record, The Throes in hindsight and going analog. Includes "Las Cruces Jail" off 2006's What the Toll Tells.

  34. Episode 16: Earlimart

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Aaron Espinoza of Earlimart. Aaron discusses the departure from Palm, working with The Ship Collective, and dealing with struggles and their presence on Treble & Tremble. The collaboration Aaron is referring to in the interview is: An untitled...

  35. Episode 15: David Dondero

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with David Dondero. David discusses writing on the road, joining Team-Love and writing South Of The South.

  36. Episode 14: Vashti Bunyan

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Vashti Bunyan. Vashti discusses returning to writing music, recording Lookaftering, and her thoughts looking back at Just Another Diamond Day.

  37. Episode 13: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Alec Ounsworth of the band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!. Alec discusses the band's first national and international tours, recording the acclaimed debut, and the band's plans for the future.

  38. Episode 12: The Decemberists

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Chris Funk of the band The Decemberists. Chris discusses the band's writing process, recording Picaresque, and the band's post-tour plans.

  39. Episode 11: Fruit Bats

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Eric Johnson of the band Fruit Bats. Eric discusses moving to Seattle, recording Spelled in Bones, and the dual life of a craft services musician.

  40. Episode 10: Magnolia Electric Co.

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sits down with Jason Molina of Magnolia Electric Co. Jason discusses their intense touring schedule, writing on the road, and the upcoming records.

  41. Episode 9: The Polyphonic Spree

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid will sit down with Tim DeLaughter of the band The Polyphonic Spree. Tim discusses the recent soundtrack release, the structure of the band, and his thoughts of what the future might hold.

  42. Episode 8: The Wrens

    On this episode of IndieInterviews.com, we present a special 30-minute podcast with Charles Bissell & Greg Whelan of The Wrens. Earlier this month, your host Garrison Reid conducted a humorous yet noisey interview with the whole band prior to their Denton show. On this podcast, we conducted two...

  43. Episode 7: Midlake

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sat down with all 5 members of the band Midlake. Together they discuss their debut record Bamnan and Slivercork, their recent television appearance and the upcoming sophomore release Van Occupanther. Music Interludes used with permission of Midlake & Bug Music.

  44. Episode 6: The Baptist Generals

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid will sit down with Baptist Generals' Chris Flemmons and discuss his most recent release No Silver/No Gold, the process of recording the follow-up and the departure from tape recording.

  45. Episode 5: Scout Niblett

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid sat down with Scout Niblett to discuss her recent label change, her minimalistic approach to recording and her recent release.

  46. Episode 4: I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness

    Your host Garrison Reid sat down with Ernest Salaz of I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness to discuss the band's upcoming release, their choice of a new label and producer.

  47. Episode 2: Shearwater

    We had a chance to rerecord with Jonathan Meiburg of Shearwater and this podcast is our first to include live musical elements. It was lovely to enter Jonathan's space and mindset, if only for a few minutes.

  48. Episode 3: Sound Team

    Here it is folks. We'd like to thank Bill Baird and the band for working with us. Again there will be more posted throughout the week.

  49. Episode 1: Zykos

    On this show, your host Garrison Reid will sit down with Zykos frontman Michael Booher and discuss their newest self-titled release Zykos.

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