Episodes
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Why We Listen 45 – Sylvie Simmons
Sylvie Simmons meets with Marc Kate for the 45th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Leonard Cohen – 'Suzanne' David Bowie – 'Rock 'N' Roll Suicide' Serge Gainsbourg – 'Ballade De Melody Nelson' Sylvie Simmons is a writer and musician. http://sylviesimmons.com Listen to the podcast...
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Why We Listen 44 – Colin Cunliffe
Colin Cunliffe meets with Marc Kate for the 44th episode of Why We Listen. Colin Cunliffe is a performer based in NYC. Listen to the podcast on the player below, or download HERE. You can also subscribe to Why We Listen via iTunes HERE. Listen to Why We Listen on Stitcher HERE. Thanks for...
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Why We Listen 43 – Don Buchla Memorial Panel
Episode 43 of Why We Listen is a panel discussion between Roger Linn Dave Smith Keith McMillen Tom Oberheim and Jessica Rylan moderated by Marc Kate as part of the Don Buchla Memorial Concerts. It was an opportunity to reminisce about the legendary electronic instrument designer and pioneer.…
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Why We Listen 42 – Jon Leidecker
Jon Leidecker aka Wobbly meets with Marc Kate for the 42nd episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Maryanne Amacher – 'Living Sound, Patent Pending' Marissa Marchant – 'Emu' Roland Kayn – 'Electronic Symphony – Part 1' Jon Leidecker is an electronic musician from San Francisco. Listen…
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Why We Listen 41 – Nayland Blake
Presented by Volume and ICA LA, Nayland Blake meets with Marc Kate for a live episode of Why We Listen at the Cooper Design Space Penthouse to listen to and discuss: Amy Taubin – 'Life on the Inside' X-Ray Spex – 'Oh Bondage Up Yours' Tunde Olaniran – 'Namesake' Nayland Blake is an artist from…
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Why We Listen 40 – Miguel Gutierrez
Miguel Gutierrez meets with Marc Kate for the 40th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Meredith Monk – 'Gotham Lullaby' Diane Cluck – 'Yr Million Sweetnesses' Colin Self – 'Aflame' Miguel Gutierrez makes performances and is based in Brooklyn. http://miguelgutierrez.org Listen to…
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Why We Listen 39 – Brontez Purnell
Brontez Purnell meets with Marc Kate for the 39th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Bettye Swann – 'Make Me Yours' Bikini Kill – 'Outta Me' Blondie – 'X Offender' Brontez is a choreographer and a writer and a musician from San Francisco. Brontez Purnell on Facebook. The Younger...
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Why We Listen 38 – Antonia Crane
Antonia Crane meets with Marc Kate for the 38th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Suicide – 'Cheree' David Bowie – 'Golden Years (Eric J Lawrence KCRW Remix)' Babes in Toyland – 'Hello' Antonia Crane is a writer, professor and performer in Los Angeles. http://www.antoniacrane.com...
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Why We Listen 37 – Matt Werth
Matt Werth meets with Marc Kate for the 37th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Peter Ivers – 'Eighteen And Dreaming' Godley & Creme – 'Joey's Camel' Circus Underwater – 'The Surface Of The Water' Matt runs the label RVNG and and the store Commend in NYC. http://igetrvng.com...
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Why We Listen 36 – Sarah Davachi
Sarah Davachi meets with Marc Kate for the 36th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Dennis Wilson – 'Mexico' James Tenney – 'Critical Band' John Frusciante – 'Untitled #11' and 'Untitled #12' Sarah Davachi is an is a Canadian electronic musician. Listen to the podcast on the player...
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Why We Listen 35 – Marc Weidenbaum
Marc Weidenbaum meets with Marc Kate for the 35th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Maria Chavez – ‘Kids- TRIAL 18 (Unfinished)’ Madeleine Cocolas – ‘I Can See You Whisper’ Apex Twin – ‘Avril 14th reversed music not audio’ Marc Weidenbaum is a writer and teacher from San…
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Why We Listen 34 – Morgan Packard
Morgan Packard meets with Marc Kate for the 34th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Mark Fell – ‘3Multistability 3’ G-Man – ‘Quo Vadis’ Charles Mingus – ‘Solo Dancer’ Morgan Packard is an engineer and musician from Boston, Mass. http://www.morganpackard.com Listen to the podcast…
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Why We Listen 33 – Taylor Mac
Taylor Mac meets with Marc Kate for the 33rd episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Nina Simone – ‘Save Me’ Patti Smith – ‘Birdland’ Tiny Tim – ‘The Other Side’ Taylor is a music and theater performer, director and producer from NYC. http://www.taylormac.org Listen to the podcast on…
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Why We Listen 32 – Richard Chartier
Richard Chartier meets with Marc Kate for the 32nd episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: ‘I Betray My Friends’ by OMD ‘In My Secrecy I Was Real’ by :zoviet*france: and ‘Gran Coda Andante’ by Robert Curgenven Richard Chartier is a sound artist and designer from Los Angeles....
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Why We Listen 31 – Cara Rose DeFabio
Cara Rose DeFabio meets with Marc Kate for the 31th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Kendrick Lamar – ‘Alright’ Hole – ‘Violet’ Tomita – ‘Clair de lune’ Cara Rose DeFabio is a performer and an experience producer from San Francisco. http://cararosedefabio.tumblr.com...
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Why We Listen 30 – JD Moyer
JD Moyer meets with Marc Kate for the 30th episode of Why We Listen. A different sort of episode this time – rather than follow the familiar Why We Listen format, we spent a month solely listening to music that is less that a year old before convening and discussing our experiences. We also wrote...
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Why We Listen 29 – Erik Davis
Erik Davis meets with Marc Kate for the 29th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Hüsker Dü – ‘Eight Miles High’ Exuma – ‘Dambala’ Helium – ‘Cosmic Rays’ Erik Davis is an author, podcaster and journalist from San Francisco. http://techgnosis.com Listen to the podcast on the player...
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Why We Listen 28 – Jorge Socarras
Jorge Socarras meets with Marc Kate for the 28th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Richard & Mimi Fariña – ‘The Quiet Joys Of Brotherhood’ Nico – ‘You Forgot To Answer’ Wild Beasts – ‘End Come Too Soon’ Jorge Socarras is a vocalist from NYC. Listen to the podcast on the […]
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Why We Listen Podcast 27 – Heklina
Heklina meets with Marc Kate for the 27th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: My Bloody Valentine – ‘Honey Power’ Kraftwerk – ‘Computer Love’ Roxy Music – ‘Mother of Pearl’ Heklina is the producer and host of the legendary drag club Trannyshack. http://trannyshack.com Listen to the...
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Why We Listen Podcast 26 – Michelle Tea
Michelle Tea meets with Marc Kate for the 26th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Sonic Youth – ‘Kotton Krown’ Leonard Cohen – ‘First We Take Manhattan’ The Smiths – ‘The Queen Is Dead’ Michelle Tea is a writer from San Francisco. https://twitter.com/TeaMichelle...
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Why We Listen 25 – Philip Huang
Philip Huang meets with Marc Kate for the 25th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: “Hot Summer Nights” “Silent Night” by jeremimi “Looking For A City” Philip Huang is a performer and artist from Berkeley, California, the author of A Pornography of Grief and the founder of the Home...
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Why We Listen 24 – Robin Crutchfield
Robin Crutchfield meets with Marc Kate for the 24th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Gregorio Paniagua and the Atrium Musicae de Madrid – ‘Plainte de Tecmessa’ Moondog – ‘Down Is Up’ Tino Rossi – ‘La romance de Nadir’ Robin Crutchfield is a musician and artist from New York…
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Why We Listen 23 – Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe meets with Marc Kate for the 23rd episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Chemutoi Ketienya & Girls – ‘Chimarocha’ Paul Giovanni – ‘Gently Johnny’ Geinoh Yamashirogumi – ‘Osorezan’ Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe is an artist and composer from Brooklyn....
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Why We Listen 22 – Geo Wyeth
Geo Wyeth is my guest for the 22nd episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Keith Jarrett – ‘In Front’ Arthur Russell – ‘She’s the Star / I Take This Time’ Bikini Kill – ‘Liar’ Geo Wyeth is an artist and musician from Brooklyn. http://geoxxxwyeth.tumblr.com http://geowyeth.bandcamp.com...
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Why We Listen 21 – Neil Martinson
Neil Martinson is my guest for the 21st episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Area – ‘L’Elefante Bianco’ M. Efekt – ‘Triatricet’ The Association – ‘Birthday Morning’ Neil Martinson is a writer, DJ, curator, and artist living in San Francisco, whose primary medium is the...
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Why We Listen 20 – Keanan Duffty
Keanan Duffty is my guest for the 20th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: ‘Dancing in the Street’ by Martha and the Vandellas ‘The Jean Genie’ by David Bowie ‘Slaves of New York’ by Slinky Vagabond. Keanan Duffty is a fashion designer, musician and educator working in San...
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Why We Listen 19 – Vinsantos
Vinsantos is my guest for the 19th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Christian Death – ‘”Ashes”’ Freur – ‘Doot-Doot’ Pink Floyd – ‘If’ Vinsantos is a musician and mixed media, assemblage artist from New Orleans. Vinsantos’ Kreeture New Orleans. Listen to the podcast on the…
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Why We Listen 18 – Jon Philpot
Jon Philpot is my guest for the 18th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Snakefinger – ‘The Model’ Serge Blenner – ‘Phrase I’ Sibylle Baier – ‘The End’ Jon Philpot is a member of the band Bear In Heaven from Brooklyn, New York. http://bearinheaven.com Listen to the podcast on the...
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Why We Listen 17 – Nina Katchadourian
Nina Katchadourian is my guest for the 17th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Margareta Kjellberg – ‘Svansen på Skansen—Chimpansen’ Play Away – ‘Come to the Shops’ Marais and Miranda – ‘How Does a Frog Become a Frog’ Nina Katchadourian is an artist from Brooklyn....
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Why We Listen 16 – Holly Herndon
Holly Herndon is my guest for the 16th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Karlheinz Stockhausen – ‘Gesang der Jünglinge’ Ø – ‘Kuvio’ Arca – ‘Self Defense’ Holly Herndon is a songwriter and performer from San Francisco. Listen to the podcast on the player below, or download HERE....
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Why We Listen Podcast 15 – Leyland Kirby
Leyland Kirby is my guest for the 15th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Frankie Goes to Hollywood – ‘Welcome to the Pleasuredome (Kzap Mix)’ Jamie Priniciple – ‘Baby Wants To Ride (X-Rated)’ Shigeru Umebayashi – ‘Long Journey’ Leyland Kirby is a musician living in Berlin.…
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Why We Listen Podcast 14 – Justin Vivian Bond
Justin Vivian Bond is my guest for the 14th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Judy Collins – ‘Tomorrow Is A Long Time’ Bronski Beat – ‘Smalltown Boy’ Sinead O’Connor – ‘Just Like U Said It Would B’ Justin Vivian Bond is a songwriter and performer from San Francisco....
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Why We Listen Podcast 13 – Peter Becker
Peter Becker is my guest for the 13th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: The Beach Boys – ‘Surf’s Up’ Cabaret Voltaire – ‘Seconds Too Late’ Dimi Mint Abba – ‘Yar Allahoo’ Peter Becker is a lifelong music industry professional with roots in labels, distribution, music supervision,...
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Why We Listen Podcast 12 – Allison Holt
Allison Holt is my guest for the 12th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Bela Bartok – ‘Adagio’ from Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta Love – ‘The Castle’ Bow Wow Wow – ‘Wild In The Country’ Allison Holt is an artist based in San Francisco. www.oillyoowen.com Listen to…
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Why We Listen Podcast 11 – David J
David J is my guest for the 11th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Television – ‘Little Johnny Jewel’ Lewis Furey – ‘Poetic Young Man’ Antony and the Johnsons – ‘I Fell In Love With A Dead Boy’ David J is a musician and songwriter with a long solo career, and […]
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Why We Listen Podcast 10 – Bob Ostertag
Bob Ostertag is my guest for the 10th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Blind Willie Johnson – ‘Take Your Burden to the Lord and Leave It There’ The Ho’opi’i Brothers – ‘Na Pua Ka ‘Ilima’ Pygmy Yodeling – ‘Mebasi’ Bob Ostertag is a musician, composer, activist and Professor of...
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Why We Listen Podcast 09 Addendum – Jill Tracy at the Mütter Museum
When I met with Jill Tracy to record episode 09, we spent a bit of time discussing a new project that she is working on in conjunction with the Mütter Museum. That conversation didn’t fit into the podcast, but I wanted to share it nonetheless as it’s a fascinating project and unique approach to...
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Why We Listen Podcast 09 – Jill Tracy
Jill Tracy is my guest for the ninth episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Pink Floyd – ‘Don’t Leave Me Now’ Peter Gabriel – ‘Intruder’ Japan – ‘Nightporter’ Jill Tracy is a songwriter and performer from San Francisco. http://www.jilltracy.com Listen to the podcast on the player...
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Why We Listen Podcast 08 – K.M. Soehnlein
K.M. Soehnlein is my guest for the eighth episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Fleetwood Mac – ‘Dreams’ Madonna – ‘Like a Prayer’ LCD Soundsystem – ‘I Can Change’ K.M. Soehnlein is the author of The World of Normal Boys, You Can Say You Knew Me When and Robin and Ruby....
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Why We Listen Podcast 07 – Geeta Dayal
Geeta Dayal is my guest for the seventh episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Brian Eno – ‘The Big Ship’ Dieter Moebius, Conny Plank, and Mani Neumeier – ‘Pitch Control’ Nazia Hassan – ‘Boom Boom’ Geeta Dayal writes about music, technology and culture for The Wire, Frieze, the New...
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Why We Listen Podcast 06 – Chris Dixon
Chris Dixon is my guest for the sixth episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Stevie Wonder – Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing Jimi Hendrix – If 6 Was 9 Minor Threat – Salad Days Chris Dixon owns the Explorist International, a record store in San Francisco’s Mission District, DJ’s the […]
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Why We Listen Podcast 05 – Paul Festa
Paul Festa is my guest for the fifth episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Olivier Messiaen – Regard du Père (Louise Bessette) Olivier Messiaen – L’échange (Yvonne Loriod) Olivier Messiaen – Par Lui tout a été fait (Roger Muraro) Paul Festa is the filmmaker behind Apparition of the...
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Why We Listen Podcast 04 – Josh Cheon
Josh Cheon is my guest for the fourth episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Q Lazzarus – Goodbye Horses My Bloody Valentine – Slow Jefferson Airplane – Today Josh Cheon runs the label Dark Entries and is a resident of Honey Soundsystem. http://www.darkentriesrecords.com...
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Why We Listen Podcast 03 – Daniel Coffeen
Daniel Coffeen is my guest for this episode. We listen to and talk about: Ween – I Play it Off Legit Cornelius – Mic Check Dire Straits – Wild West End Daniel Coffeen has a PhD in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley. He writes, thinks, and teaches about philosophy, film, art, life, and the possibility of […]
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Why We Listen Podcast 02 – Joshua Grannell
Joshua Grannell, aka Peaches Christ is my guest for this second episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and talk about: The Cure – Plainsong Depeche Mode – Behind the Wheel Bruce Springsteen – Born to Run Joshua Grannell is a filmmaker, performer and host of the midnight movie series Midnight…
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Why We Listen Podcast 01 – Keith Hennessy
I’m very excited to be launching this new project. As an extension of my blog Why We Listen, I will be conducting a series of interviews about music. Specifically, interviewing people about their listening practices and the music they love. For this first interview, I visited my friend Keith...
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