207: Articulated Enraged Frustration

Posted Mon July 20, 2020 from WOTT Music

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This week we find ourselves in a wealth of new music. So much of it, that we dip back into doubling up the tracks again because there’s just so much to share. There’s ten tracks this week and, honestly, the playlist is kind of wild in terms of genres but that’s an absolutely positive thing.

Click through below for more music and videos from Fu Stan, Mike Floss, Stereo Specter, Black Bra, Bellbear, FutureDog, Chuck Indigo, Ron Obasi, In Parallel and Jake Orrall + Kunal Prakash. Follow them on the various social networks to not miss out on new releases.

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Fu-Stan
“Lock-Down”

Mike Floss
“Mind State”

Stereo Specter
“Golden”

Black Bra
“Modern Feminist”

Bellbear
“Suuun Daaazed”

FutureDog
“Kiamandala”

Chuck Indigo
“Bad to the Bone”

Ron Obasi
“Good Rapz II”

In Parallel
“Leave It With the Ghost”

Jake Orrall And Kunal Prakash
“ASMR1”

“Main Theme” by Upright T-Rex Music

Cover image: Fu Stan.

Tony Alamo, Susan Alamo, Cults and Sequined Jackets: A Conversation with Author Debby Schriver

Posted Fri July 17, 2020 from Nashville Demystified

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Tony Alamo — his church Alamo Christian Ministries, his store The Alamo, or the Al-ah-mo, and his wife Susan’s dead body — were one of the first phenomena I heard about upon arriving to Nashville. In this episode we get to the bottom of all things Tony Alamo with author Debby Schriver. Debby is the author of Whispering in the Daylight: The Children of Tony Alamo Christian Minisries and Their Journey to Freedom.

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Stereo Specter – “Golden” [Premiere]

Posted Fri July 17, 2020

Optimistic music is hard to come by. Or, rather, listenable optimistic music is hard to come by. When an artist is aiming for that uplifting feeling it generally comes with the baggage of being overly corny, forced euphoria or, even worse, a completely empty gesture. With “Golden,” the latest single from Stereo Specter, all of those pitfalls are successfully avoided but a definitive smile stays intact.

I’m not one to doll out songwriting advice (as it is a matter of subjective opinion) but it seems the trick to believable optimism is to embrace a dash of melancholy. “Golden” delivers just the right amount of minor chords during the verse before opening up into a joyful, celebratory chorus. If you’re one to listen to lyrics, there’s a clever bit of linear storytelling going on that relates to heartbreak, wrapped in pleasantly subtle death references (“Did you want me to vaporize? Fade into a ghost?”). Not exactly painless options but the darker the verse gets, the brighter that elated choral refrain becomes.

Based on Stereo Specter’s social media activity, it seems 2020 has been a bit of a dormant year. Understandably so given.. everything. That said, a brand new single for the year with this much wide-eyed optimism is the kind of fresh feeling we could all stand to have a blast of.

Tristen Talks Please Vote Nashville and Civic Engagement

Posted Fri July 17, 2020 from Nashville Demystified

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In this bonus episode, we talk with Tristen Gaspadarek about the Please Vote Nashville voter guide. We dive into the origins of the organization, democratic participation generally, and how the skills one develops as a musician / DIY artist are transferable to civic engagement.

Early voting for the state and federal primary begins today, July 17th!

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Official Site: https://www.pleasevotenashville.org
Instagram: @pleasevotenashville

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Tristen photo by Marcus Maddox Photography + art direction by Megan Thompson Fitchuk

Whiskey in July with Standard Proof’s Robert Longhurst

Posted Thu July 16, 2020 from Liquid Gold

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Mike sits down with old friend and Creative Director of Standard Proof Whiskey, Robert Longhurst to talk about his signature Red Eye Rye Coffee Whiskey, trying to open a tasting room in a pandemic, and the secret to an amazing Mezcal Old Fashioned. Then Kenneth joins in for Booze News, discussing scotch in paper bottles, and the future of bottled cocktails.

Find Standard Proof Whiskey on Instagram @standardproof

Music by Upright T-Rex Music.
Logo by Jess Machen

Star Trek’s Tragic Hybrids, Part 2

Posted Thu July 16, 2020 from Into the Wormhole

Larissa and Lauren continue their conversation on the troubling portrayal of Star Trek’s mixed race characters from last episode with inaugural guest; cellist and sci-fi nerd Joshua Dent. Why did DS9s writers give Tora Ziyal so much dang work to do? Does Spock’s Vulcan heritage make him a more well rounded character? How did Larissa forget about Molly O’Brien!!?

The trio acknowledges Star Trek’s commitment to continuous effort and offers some suggestions for systemic improvement. Tune in!

Additional reading:
Star Trek’s Tragic Hybrids on the Women at Warp blog by Larissa.
The Tragic Mulatto Myth by Dr. David Pilgrim.

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Cocktails & Questions with Candidates: Kelly Rowland (District 16)

Posted Thu July 16, 2020 from If You Don't Know, Now You Know

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Cocktails & Questions with Candidates is a series from the Tennessee Democratic Party where we talk with candidates across the State of Tennessee to find out who they are, what they stand for and how we can help them win.

This episode we’re joined by Elizabeth Rowland, candidate for Tennessee House District 16. We discuss why she decided to run, the priorities of her campaign, and take some questions from viewers.

For more on Elizabeth Rowland and her campaign, visit her Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/VoteElizabethRowland/

These conversations are taken from our Facebook Live events that broadcast every Thursday at 4pm CT. Watch us live at facebook.com/tndem.

Hosted by Mary Mancini
Produced by Emily Cupples and TNDP

The Fast and The Curious: Two Roads Diverged in a Yellow Wood

Posted Wed July 15, 2020 from San Dimas Today

San Dimas Today presents The Fast and The Curious – a quarantine inspired mini-series in which hosts Jason T. Meares, Esq and Kelly Hoyle Bolick subject themselves to every film in the Fast and Furious franchise. Every single one. Bill & Ted coverage is sprinkled in when it arrives.

The guys get caught up with the series, talk about the virtues of buddy action movies, and speculate about F9.

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Intro Music: “Walk Away” by Scott Bricklin

Sheena Steward

Posted Wed July 15, 2020 from Ladyland

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In this episode, Kim Baldwin sits down with Sheena Steward, a lifestyle and relationship blogger who appeals to her readers by courageously sharing her truths about life, love, and overcoming adversity. Sheena is widely celebrated for her humanity. She creates philanthropic campaigns to better her community and influence change through acts of kindness. She lends her voice, experience, and distinct superpower of vulnerability to help others navigate their lives and relationships.

Join us for a conversation about turning your birthday into a community service project, being a teenage activist in rural Tennessee, and not losing your sense of self after becoming a mother.

Find Sheena on Instagram, Facebook, and at loveatanystage.com.

To get full show notes and learn more about Ladyland, visit us at ladyland.show and follow us on Instagram at @ladyland_podcast.

Music by You Drive.
Logo by Elizabeth Williams. Sheena photo by Ivy Door Studio.

206: Squishy Electronics and Pure Audacity, Pt 2

Posted Mon July 13, 2020 from WOTT Music

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We’re still working through the backlog of tracks that have caught our ear over the past few weeks but we did our best to pepper in some brand new work as well. All told, it’s another enjoyable dose of great local music spanning a variety of genres.

Find more from Eve Maret, Notelle, Richard String, Da Real A1yo, Flummox, Kent Osborne, Gee Slab, Abby Johnson, Hikko Mori and Justin Shawn Hobbs with the cover art below or on their social media. We suggest clicking through on both for maximum enjoyment.

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Eve Maret
“Freedom”

Notelle
“Bugs”

Richard String
“Girls Just Wants To Have Fun, Part 2”

Da Real A1Yo
“No Days Off”

Flummox
“Trans Girls Need Guns”

Kent Osborne
“Belly of the Beast”

Gee Slab
“Airplane Mode”

Abby Johnson
“Under the Weather”

Hikko Mori
“Two and Four” / “Cold Grits”

Justin Shawn Hobbs
“Live in Front of a Studio Audience”

“Main Theme” by Upright T-Rex Music

Cover image: Flummox by McQ Photography.

Star Trek’s Tragic Hybrids

Posted Thu July 9, 2020 from Into the Wormhole

Larissa and Lauren welcome their very first guest, cellist and sci-fi nerd Joshua Dent! The trio gets deep into discussion about Star Trek’s mixed race characters, and what their depictions say to and about the mixed race community. How does Worf feel about Romulan/Klingon hybrid fun times? Do you need a whole ass Klingon to test genetic viral immunity? Is there a little Filipino lady in Larissa’s tummy who tells her when she’s hungry? Listen and find out!

Additional reading:
Star Trek’s Tragic Hybrids on the Women at Warp blog by Larissa.
The Tragic Mulatto Myth by Dr. David Pilgrim.

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Marlene Twitty-Fargo is a Foul-Mouthed Angel

Posted Wed July 8, 2020 from Nashville Demystified

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An episode in two parts, an Interview and an Essay.

Our interview is with Marlene Twitty-Fargo, the drag persona of Tim White. Marlene is the leader of a bad called The Twat Biscuits and is a ton of fun. Tim has lived in Nashville since 1988.

Our essay comes from Jack Evan Johnson, a writer and musician living and making a living in Nashville. Along with Elena Cybelle, he is the co-creator of Honkytonk Badonkadonk. His album American Pink came out last year.

We open with a new Mick Mullin tune called “Thank God They Closed the Honky Tonks.”

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