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002: Michael Hix

Carissa Stolting | Posted Fri June 14, 2024 from Radio Resistance

Welcome to Episode 2 of Radio Resistance: Tennessee Experimental! This hour features the music and story of guest artist Michael Hix. Michael Hix is a composer whose music incorporates synthesizers and electronics to build dynamic structures that evolve over time, delving into the human condition and the metaphysical dimension. His work draws upon classical minimalism, sacred music, analog techno & house as well as popular music. In this episode, Hix talks about the profound influence William Basinski and his artist collective Arcadia had on his personal creative journey– as well as the unique culture of collaboration and experimental “jamming” in Nashville.

Plus music by Michael Hix’s creative influences: Pep Llopis, Ryuchi Sakamoto and Carl Stone.

Connect with Michael Hix
Instagram: @michaelhix
Bandcamp: michaelhix.bandcamp.com

Connect with Radio Resistance:
Instagram: @radioresistance_tn
Official Site: radioresistance.org

Hosted by Carissa Stolting
Interview & performance recorded by Matt Andrews
Audio produced by Kai Welch
Artwork by Ben Smith
Podcast distributed by We Own This Town

Radio Resistance: Tennessee Experimental is created by Unmanageable Arts, and made possible with support from the Tennessee Arts Commission.

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001: Dream Chambers

Carissa Stolting | Posted Fri June 14, 2024 from Radio Resistance

Welcome to the first episode of Radio Resistance: Tennessee Experimental! In this show you’ll hear from Dream Chambers, an artist whose music blends modular synths and crystalline vocal harmonies with bone rattling sub-bass. Dream Chambers (aka Jess Chambers) tells her story of leaving the folk / Americana world to find the spectrum of color and the infinite expanding universe in synthesizers. At the time of this interview she was one day away from leaving Nashville to return to New Zealand. With the birds eye perspective that transitional space offers, she shares stories about the underground music scene in Nashville, and embraces technology as her personal feminist manifesto.

Plus music by Dream Chambers’ creative influences: Pauline Anna Strom, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Arushi Jain, Suzanne Ciani

Connect with Dream Chambers
Instagram: @dreamchambers
Bandcamp: dreamchambers.bandcamp.com

Connect with Radio Resistance:
Instagram: @radioresistance_tn
Official Site: radioresistance.org

Hosted by Carissa Stolting
Interview & performance recorded by Matt Andrews
Audio produced by Kai Welch
Artwork by Ben Smith
Podcast distributed by We Own This Town

Radio Resistance: Tennessee Experimental is created by Unmanageable Arts, and made possible with support from the Tennessee Arts Commission.

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Season 1: Nashville

Carissa Stolting | Posted Thu June 13, 2024 from Radio Resistance

Join Carissa Stolting for a series of interviews pairing experimental electronic musicians with like-minded classic composers all across the South. While generally known for country and bluegrass, Radio Resistance explores the idea that the South has a rich community of creators creating some of the most compelling compositions this side of Berlin.

Connect with Radio Resistance:
Instagram: @radioresistance_tn
Official Site: radioresistance.org

Vampiric Baptism – “Not In My F**king Name”

Michael Eades | Posted Tue June 11, 2024

Not sure how often you read the news these days but it’s not great. Politicians revoking bodily autonomy, artificial intelligence battling it out for creativity control, Spotify paying pennies to artists and then raising subscription prices. Unfortunately all of that pales in comparison to the genocide happening in Israel to Palestinians, made even worse by the notion that the US government is financially helping to back the endeavor. It’s maddening.

The track “Not In My F**king Name” by Vampiric Baptism can help to channel some of that frustration and anger. It’s an unrelenting track of darkness with lyrics directly inspired by the unacceptable actions in Israel, growled with the harshness that’s appropriate given the situation. All proceeds from the track will go to Operation Olive Branch and/or the homeless.

All that said, it is not my nature to end on a pessimistic note. The news is bad but there is also good news all around us. Hostages are being rescued, female philanthropists are donating billions of dollars to charities, cannabis and related prison sentences are changing for the better and loads more. Vampiric Baptism helps to channel the rage and let us all focus on righting the wrongs of our current historic course but let’s not lose ourselves fully in the darkness.

Three new local podcasts for your rotation

Michael Eades | Posted Tue June 11, 2024

Other People’s Podcasts is an ongoing series in which we highlight other podcasts – those outside of the We Own This Town network. We’re proud of the shows we produce and distribute but there’s a healthy dose of content being made by others worth hearing. With this series, we bring you some additional entertainment and education through more podcasts created right here in Nashville.

Do you have a podcast we should know about? Drop us a line and let us know!

Music Citizens Series from WNXP
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WNXP probably doesn’t need us to highlight anything they’re doing! If you’re reading this site, you’re already, likely, keenly aware of everything WNXP is up. However, this new series they are producing called Music Citizens just seemed too good to gloss over. The elevator pitch is simple: “a new podcast series about the people who make Nashville’s music industry work.” The first episode is an interview with Bruce Fitzpatrick, the 80-year old owner and operator of The End. Read that again – the 80-year old owner and operator. His story is intriguing to say the least.

The first episode in the new series drops June 20th, 2024 and there will be a launch party celebration at The End on June 21st, which just so happens to coincide with Fitzpatrick’s 81st birthday. Jason Ringenberg (Jason & the Scorchers), Pujol and Brennan Wedl are set to perform. You can read the full press release here but just go ahead and subscrive to WNXP Podcasts to be ready for when the episode drops.

Instagram: @wnxpnashville

Let’s Talk Ladies: Conversations Across Generations
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One of the greatest benefits of the internet is that it eschews the gatekeepers to certain kinds of conversations. Sometimes that is a bad thing but, more often, it’s a great conduit to human connection and understanding. Let’s Talk Ladies is most certainly the latter – tackling conversations for women that are only discussed in private circles or hushed tones. Topics include everything from first sexual experiences, to the possible fallacy of facial creams, to frank discussions about periods (and menopause). If any of that makes you squirm, that’s kind of the point! The hosts of this show do a great job of making these topics more comfortable… and it’s Nashville based!

Instagram: @lets_talkladiespodcast

Murder on Music Row
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The Tennessean has taken the dip into diversifying their offerings outside of regular reporting with this new podcast series Murder on Music Row. The eight part series covers the infamous, and unsolved, homicide of Kevin Hughes that happened in the literal streets of Music Row in 1989. The first episode is available for free in the podcast feed but it’s unclear if the additional episodes will be available without a Tennessean subscription. But, hey, that’s just another good reason to support some local journalism! Give the first episode a listen and then decide if you’re ready to subscribe to dive into more.

Instagram: @tennesseannews

Be a Winner, Support I’m A Winner

Michael Eades | Posted Tue June 11, 2024

Joy Todd, one of the hosts of The Mom Cult podcast, has kicked off a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for an original short film entitled I’m a Winner. The impetus behind the film is wrapped up in the history of the podcast and Joy’s own journey into (and through) motherhood. Here’s a synopsis in her own words:

My name is Joy and welcome to this piece of my story. 12 years ago I became a mom and it rocked my world… just not quite in the way I expected. I felt like a failure. I felt angry, resentful, depressed, anxious, guilty and crazy because no one was talking about it. Journal entries about motherhood turned into a blog, which turned into a supportive mom group [The MomCult], which turned into The MomCult Podcast and eventually I found myself writing a script!

“I’m A Winner” is a dark comedy about a new mom whose idealized version of motherhood is rapidly crumbling under the weight of struggling to discern her own wants from her baby’s needs. Wracked with guilt but desperate for relief from breastfeeding, she makes a frantic run to the store for some baby formula. Unfortunately, with a fussy newborn, nothing is as simple as it should be, leading the audience through the comedic chaos and crushing isolation of early motherhood.

If you’re a parent of any kind, we recommend you listen to the discussions on The Mom Cult, as they cover this exact, strangely taboo, subject matter. Shining a light on the hardship of parenting can make it just a tiny bit easier. If you’re not a parent, you can still glean plenty of enjoyment and insight from listening in. These stories of hardship are applicable beyond just the act of parenting.

How’s that apply to a short film? Well, it’s evidence that Joy is well acquainted with these emotions and how to navigate them; often with humor and a bit of darkness. Partnering up with a solid team of Randa Newman as Director and Hope Karwoski as Producer, the team is well prepared to tackle the task of creating a successful short film.

Check the full campaign for all the details and, if you’re able, help make their short film a reality. It’ll be fun!

S03.E10: Death Becomes Her

Horror Fried | Posted Fri June 7, 2024 from The Horror Fried Podcast

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Have you ever drank a potion to give you eternal beauty only to discover that you’ve become the walking dead? On this episode, the boys discuss and review Robert Zemeckis’s 1992 film Death Becomes Her, starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis.

Follow The Horror Fried Podcast on Instagram @thehorrorfriedpodcast, Letterbox @thfp615 and Slasher @THFP615.

005: Georgia Guidestones and the Fate of Humanity

Michael Eades | Posted Wed June 5, 2024 from Dizzy Spell

Bunnicula & HP Hovercraft go *way too deep* about new movies before taking strict notes on how to help humanity bounce back after the Big One a la the Georgia Guidestones. Listen if you must, prepare if you dare!

Additional Links:
Georgia Guidestones
Solar flares
Rosicrucianism
The National UFO Reporting Center
NUFORC Sighting 181042

Episode edited by Mac Burrus
@macburrus

Connect with Dizzy Spell:
Instagram: @dizzyspellworld
Official Site: dizzyspell.show

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Decoding The BlackSon

Michael Eades | Posted Tue June 4, 2024

If you haven’t been paying attention to The Blackson over the last year or so, you’re missing out on some innovative release tactics, some compelling ambiguity and some great hip-hop.

Back in June of 2023, they unveiled an art show entitled “Do Something Important.” It’s a multimedia affair consisting of interconnected pieces on his social media, his website and the real world. It was, decidedly, not on streaming services.

In September, he launched the accompanying mixtape Do Something Important. Here, again, he did not post the audio in the usual places. You needed to put in a little work for it. Tho, to be fair, he did post the occasional YouTube treat, so the breadcrumbs were not impossible to find. The mixtape is now streaming. After months of making you work for it, now you can find the album in the usual spots. The reason for this seems to be that The Blackson – now referring to himself as “The Artist” – has moved on to the next immersive project.

The new project, much like the last, requires some investigation on your part. The instagram account for The Artist has been reset and new crumbs have been posted – leading you to the same destination as the previous project but with new content, FreeLunchIsImportant.com. It doesn’t require knowing a secret code or reading the source code of the site, you simply need to tap on things that aren’t labeled.

The only problem with undertakings of this nature is that explaining them ruins the experience for the visitor. There’s a temptation to add all the information here for you, possibly hidden behind white text on a white background, but then you’d never take the time to explore because the secret would be explained. The enjoyment of the process is the process. Doing the work and finding these things yourself adds a layer of enjoyment. In an era of music consumption that is entirely one directional – New Release Radar playlists, algorithms feeding you, radio stations serving up Hot New tracks – you may just benefit from doing a little investigation yourself, see what there is to find. The Artist is engaging us, why not engage right back?

Hah! No big reveals here! Like I said, just a temptation – it’s no fun to give you the answers. You must go seek them on your own.

Eve Maret – “My Power” (Official Video)

Michael Eades | Posted Tue June 4, 2024

Electronic musician Eve Maret is an engimatic creator. On one release she may be channeling 80s dance pop. On another, droning meditation. On yet another, heartwrenching ambiance. In her latest, the standalone single and video for “My Power,” she channels yet another new side; empowered resistance.

Going back through her body of work, Maret’s compositions always stem from a personal place and never just a rote exercise in sound. However, with “My Power,” she has cranked up that intensity and leaves little room for ambiguity. The urgency of the music paired with the dominiatrix vibes and upfront lyrics require no second guessing – Do Not Fuck with Eve Maret.

To be clear, these are all compliments. Music should be personal. Music should be an expression of whatever your feeling; frustration, anger, vulnerability, et al. “My Power” may be the start of a new era for Maret. Sonically, there’s no telling where she’ll go but emotionally she’s clearly ready to not hold back.

Gators and Cougars and Snakes, Oh My!

Joy Todd | Posted Wed May 29, 2024 from Momcult

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Joy & Sarah take a small road trip out to the country to visit with Sarah’s mom and, boy, was it worth it! Dawn is basically known for being a swamp siren /
cattlewoman / huntress with exotic animals as pets. The stories along with the treasured relics throughout her home, did not disappoint.

Join Sarah and Joy as they delve into the extraordinary life of Dawn Tatum Parker, a Renaissance woman with a story that spans horseback riding in rural South Mississippi, leading cheer squads, acing academics, and embracing art. From her early adulthood as a librarian and biology teacher into single motherhood and running a sign fabrication company and managing a cattle grazing business, Dawn’s life is a testament to resilience, versatility, and a deep love for animals. Beyond her résumé of unique careers, Dawn’s journey as a mother and grandmother unfolds in riveting anecdotes, revealing her independent spirit and the profound impact of her third child’s life and passing. Discover tales of wildlife management, alligator wrestling, and embracing life’s challenges head-on. This episode is a celebration of life’s every moment – the good, the challenging, and everything in between. Join us in honoring the first few acts of one extraordinary journey.

Follow Momcult on Instagram @momcultpodcast.

381: Return to Form

Michael Eades | Posted Fri May 24, 2024 from WOTT Music

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As noted in the last episode, the backlog is over! At least, the 2023 backlog is over. Now I’m working on the 2024 backlog. It never ends. That’s a good thing; the well will never run dry. Maybe I should have entitled the episode that. Next time. Regardless, helluva great episode here ready for your ears.

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