For today's episode I am joined by Eve Essex, who just released her latest album The Fabulous Truth. We discuss her unique approach to songwriting, delivery and phrasing, and what the anti-hero archetype teaches us about survival. ✨ MORE ABOUT EVE ESSEX ✨ Eve Essex is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Brooklyn, New York whose work consists of woodwinds, saxophone, and voice. She is currently spending the summer as a Composer in Residence at Crosstown Arts in Memphis, TN. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH EVE ESSEX ✨ Web: https://eveessex.com Instagram: instagram.com/seevexes/ X: x.co ..read more

For today's episode, I'm joined by queer indie pop artist Frances Forever (they/them) to discuss their new album Lockjaw, celebrating Pride, collaborating with Miya Folick, the rise of Chappell Roan, and why Paramore is the best band ever. ✨ MORE ABOUT FRANCES FOREVER ✨ Frances Forever is an indie pop artist based in Boston who rose to prominence in 2020 with their viral dreamy queer love song "Space Girl." They just released their debut album 'Lockjaw' and plan on touring the US and bringing their pastel-shaded queer utopia to cities all over the country. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH FRANCES FOREVE ..read more

For today's episode, I chat with Sydney Rae White from The Wild Things all about her favorite songs by drag race alumni, mood killers at karaoke bars, meeting her bandmate and now-husband Rob Kendrick in a touring production of Quadrophenia, being mentored by the one and only Pete Townsend. ✨ MORE ABOUT THE WILD THINGS ✨ The Wild Things is a rock and roll four-piece from London who released their debut record 'You're Really Something' in 2018. The band went on to collaborate with Pete Townsend in 2021 on their breakout song "Only Attraction." Their latest EP, consisting of two originals and tw ..read more

For today's episode, I chat with folk singer-songwriter Ruth Theodore, who joins me to discuss her new album 'I Am, I Am.' Ruth and I discuss her battle with breast cancer and how it influenced the making of the album, her love of Nina Simone, and losing and regaining confidence. ✨ MORE ABOUT RUTH THEODORE ✨ Ruth Theodore is a folk artist based in the UK, whose unique style and sound dissolves the boundaries of gender and genre and subverts the typical singer-songwriter conventions. Her latest album 'I Am, I Am,' is out now via Ani DiFranco's label Righteous Babe Records. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WIT ..read more

Today I'm joined by Austin-based rocker Emily Wolfe to discuss her latest song "Kill The Love," and self-producing her most recent album, 'The Blowback.' We discuss Emily's unorthodox method approach to recording the album opener "Silencer," touring with the legendary Joan Jett and Heart, and why living well is the best revenge. ✨ MORE ABOUT EMILY WOLFE ✨ Emily Wolfe is a singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Austin, TX who is known for her mile-long riffs and anthemic, politically-charged rippers. She just released a brand new song called "Kill The Love," in addition to a mini-documentary ..read more

For today's episode, I am joined by Ale and Emile from Las Nubes to discuss a variety of topics including writing songs about the Power Puff Girls, playing in Iggy Pop's band, creating their upcoming album 'Tormentas Malsanas,' (out June 19th) and more! ✨ MORE ABOUT LAS NUBES ✨ Las Nubes is a multilingual garage rock/dream pop duo based out of Miami, Florida made up of Ale Campos (vocals, guitar) and Emile Milgrim (drums, vocals). Known for their giant and "fucking loud" DIY lo-fi sound, the band has rubbed shoulders with the likes of Iggy Pop and Calvin Johnson. Their new album 'Tormentas Mal ..read more

Today I'm joined by Jael Holzman, lead singer of the rising DC noise punk band Ekko Astral, to talk about her carefully crafted and intentional lyric writing process, art's profound ability to change lives, and what working as a climate and energy reporter has taught her about the failures of modern media. ✨ MORE ABOUT EKKO ASTRAL ✨ Ekko Astral is a “mascara moshpit” noise punk band from DC made up of Jael Holzman (vocals, lyrics, guitar), Liam Hughes (lead guitar), Miri Tyler (drums), Guinevere Tully (bass), and Sam Elmore (rhythm guitar). Their debut album 'pink balloons' is out now on all p ..read more

For today's episode, my guest is Anna Mērnieks-Duffield, the lead singer of Toronto sextet Beams. Anna joins me to discuss the new Beams album 'Requiem for a Planet,' out May 3, working with trees as a consulting arborist, remaining hopeful for a better future, and more. ✨ MORE ABOUT BEAMS ✨ Beams is a Toronto based art rock band consisting of Martin Crawford (electric guitars, lap steel), Mike Duffield (drums), Keith Hamilton (vibraphone, singing saw, vocals), Heather Mazhar (vocals), and Craig Moffat (bass), and Mērnieks-Duffield (lead vocals). The band’s modus operandi goes like this: fee ..read more

For today's episode, I'm joined by writer Grace Robins-Somerville to peel back the very nuanced layers of performing femininity online, the victories (and setbacks) of the boygenius renaissance, and why her favorite writers are the people who blend criticism with deeply personal reflections. ✨ MORE ABOUT GRACE ROBINS-SOMERVILLE ✨ Grace Robins-Somerville is a writer and music critic who is currently pursuing an MFA in Creative Non-Fiction at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Her writing can be found in The Alternative, Swim Into Sound, Merry Go Round, Paste, Salvation South, and more ..read more

In today's episode I'm joined by writer, essayist, and poet Danielle Chelosky to discuss her brilliant new book 'Pregaming Grief,' a provocative and deeply engaging confessional about falling in love during the plague, fast cars, loss, and heartbreak. We also talk about the innovative brilliance of the Tumblr era and of course, Joyce Manor. ✨ MORE ABOUT DANIELLE CHELOSKY ✨ Danielle Chelosky is a writer, poet, and music journalist based in New York whose work has appeared in Stereogum, NPR, Uproxx, The Fader, and Billboard. Her brand new book, 'Pregaming Grief,' can be purchased here: hobartpul ..read more