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Monday, Oct 27, 2008

W♥M030: Meet Kate and Lara

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PART THREE: KATE AND LARA

LOLing through it all:


The secret orgins of Kate & Lara
Upcoming concerts: Ben Sollee, The Hopefuls
"Wisconsin doesn't count as a state"
music venues we hate
"Screw the Current"
Living in New York
Music we're listening to
The three Bens: Ben Folds, Ben & Jason, and Ben & Jerry
Cromeo

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Sunday, Oct 26, 2008

W♥M029: Firefox AK and The Midway State

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I have to explain and apologize for some things: First of all, the phone Andrea was using came through really low and so the sound quality is not so hot. It also had a short delay (combined with low output) causing us to ask "what?" and pause a lot. Boo to the technical problems :(

The Midway State's interview was delayed by 30 minutes, plus the time zone thing kicked my ass! The problem with the delay was that I was on a tight schedule and could only record for fifteen minutes before having to export my audio and have the computer ready for another recording session in 10 minutes.

ALSO: talking to Kate and Lara ran nearly an hour, even after I threw away such spectacular questions such as "What's in your pocket?" and "I hear you collect comic books"; it still ran nearly 40 minutes. So I decided to make it into its own episode - consider this a bonus episode this week!

PART ONE: FIREFOX AK
firefoxak.com ♥ myspace.com/firefoxak
Please check out my previous article with Firefox AK. Spending her morning in New York to talk to us about:

* Her live shows descriptions
* Her exploration of New York and eating pancakes
* Working with Hello Saferide
* Tgr Lou
* Berlin
* Razzia Records and Minty Fresh Records
* Firefox AK Vs Laid

She's going to appear on some dates throughout Germany:

11/14/08 Budapest
12/03/08 Uebel & Gefaehrlich Hamburg
12/04/08 Festsaal Kreuzberg Berlin
12/05/08 Forum - Visions Party Bielefeld
12/06/08 Live Station - Visions Party Dortmund
12/08/08 Schocken Stuttgart
12/09/08 Ampere München
12/10/08 Gare De Lyon Wil
12/11/08 ISC Bern
12/12/08 Schlachthof Wiesbaden
12/12/08 Projekt 7 Magdeburg



PART TWO: THE MIDWAY STATE
themidwaystate.com ♥ myspace.com/themidwaystate
Derek previously reviewed Holes by The Midway State, so I was more than happy to have Nathan on to talk to us briefly:

* Arlene's Grocery is not a grocery store
* Headlining tour throughout Canada
* Their funny Minneapolis story, trying to make it to a gig with Mika
* "Holes" to be released domestically in early 2009
* Touring with a piano
* Process of writing music (inspired by Beyonce haha)

Check out tour dates!

12 Nov 2008 Plaza Club Vancouver, British Columbia
14 Nov 2008 The Starlite Edmonton, Alberta
15 Nov 2008 Marquee Club Calgary, Alberta
16 Nov 2008 Amigos Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
17 Nov 2008 Royal Albert Hotel Winnipeg, Manitoba
19 Nov 2008 Cowboy’s Bar Guelph, Ontario
20 Nov 2008 Tattoo Toronto, Ontario
21 Nov 2008 Mavericks Ottawa, Ontario
22 Nov 2008 Le Studio Juste pur riere Montreal, Quebec

PART THREE: KATE AND LARA
kate.weheartmusic.com ♥ lara.weheartmusic.com
LOLing through it all:

* The secret orgin of Kate & Lara
* Upcoming concerts: Ben Sollee, The Hopefuls
* "Wisconsin doesn't count as a state."
* Music venues we hate
* "Screw the Current."
* Living in New York
* Music we're listening to
* The three Bens: Ben Folds, Ben & Jason, and Ben & Jerry
* Chromeo


Special thanks goes to Jennie at Minty Fresh Records, Andrea from Firefox AK, Myles from Sneak Attack, Nathan from the Midway State, Kate, and Lara. Music used in the show includes: Firefox AK, Hello Saferide, Ben Folds Five, Ben & Jason, Alina Simone, The Midway State, Pavement, Chromeo, and more.

If you would like to appear on a future We Heart Music Radio show, please contact . Thank you for listening.

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Sunday, Oct 19, 2008

W♥M028: G Tom Mac, Boxing Lesson, Pelle Carlberg

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Our massive show! Playing around with boosting up audio, so let me know if it's too loud or you prefer the softer sound (I'm doing a lot of audio editing in post). I really love this episode, so be sure to check it out.

We Heart Music Radio #28, special thanks goes to G Tom Mac, Christina of Ariel Publicity, Paul Waclawsky, Ryan of The Loyalty Firm, Pelle Carlberg, and Christian of Labrador Records. Music used in the show includes G Tom Mac, The Boxing Lesson, People in Plane, Pelle Carlberg, and Hello Saferide. If you would like to appear on a future We Heart Music Radio show, please contact . Thank you for listening.

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PART ONE: G TOM MAC
http://gtommac.com
http://myspace.com/gtommac

G Tom Mac, aka Gerard McMann, answer some of these questions:

* His involvement with The Lost Boys (both movie!)
* Embarrassing moment: thinking the "Thou Shall Not Fall" part was sung by a woman
* "Cry Little Sister" song and "Thou Shall Not Fall" album
* Fan reactions to live tour, new 2009 tour dates coming soon

He will be doing these upcoming tour dates:

30 Oct 2008 Virgin Megastore Hollywood CA Los Angeles, California
01 Nov 2008 Draculas Ball / Shampoo Nightclub Philadelphia, PA

PART TWO: THE BOXING LESSON
http://myspace.com/theboxinglesson http://myspace.com/loyaltyfirm

Paul of the Boxing Lesson talks about:

* His band, including their drummer in Federal prison (yikes!)
* Video of "Brighter", 6000 photographs! Read more at rockpark.com
* new sound vs old sound
* Possible brand new EP?
* "Dark Side of the Moog" to be next video

Check out their new tour dates!

25 Oct 2008 The Backyard: The Final Weekend Austin, Texas
01 Nov 2008 House Party w/ Belaire! Lubbock, Texas
02 Nov 2008 Trunk Space w/ Belaire Phoenix, Arizona
03 Nov 2008 Luxury Wafers Recording Session Van Nuys, California
04 Nov 2008 Beauty Bar San Diego w/ Belaire San Diego, California
05 Nov 2008 Silverlake Lounge w/ Belaire Silverlake, California
06 Nov 2008 The Copper Rhino Modesto, California
07 Nov 2008 The Cellar Door Visalia, California
08 Nov 2008 Partisan Merced, California
10 Nov 2008 Spaceland Silverlake, California
11 Nov 2008 Plush w/ Dead Confederate & Mostly Bears Tucson, AZ
13 Nov 2008 The Percolator El Paso, Texas
12 Dec 2008 Emo’s w/ Girl in a Coma Austin, Texas
13 Dec 2008 The Mink Houston, Texas

PART THREE: PELLE CARLBERG
http://pellecarlberg.se
http://myspace.com/pellecarlberg

Talking to us from Stockholm, Sweden, Pelle let us know about:

* Edson, his original band
* Lilac Times nodd to Stephen Duffy's band and his garden at his home
* Secrets of 1983 (Pelle & Sebastian) explained
* The story behind his duets, Ida Maria with "I Love You, You Imbecile" and Karolina Komstedt (Club 8) on "Nicknames"

Pelle is getting for a brand new tour:

22 Oct 2008 Teater Scenario STOCKHOLM
01 Nov 2008 Westgarth Social Club MIDDLESBROUGH
02 Nov 2008 NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE Head of Steam NEWCASTLE
03 Nov 2008 Deaf Institute MANCHESTER tbc
04 Nov 2008 UWIC Howard Gardens CARDIFF
05 Nov 2008 Bristol Cooler BRISTOL
06 Nov 2008 Brixton Windmill LONDON
26 Nov 2008 Landet Stockholm
01 Dec 2008 Blauer Engel KIEL
02 Dec 2008 Admiralspalast BERLIN
03 Dec 2008 Subway KÖLN
04 Dec 2008 Feinkost Lampe HANNOVER
05 Dec 2008 Unikeller OSNABRüCK
06 Dec 2008 Sparte 4 SAARBRüCKEN
08 Dec 2008 tbc KASSEL
09 Dec 2008 Asta Wohnzimmer LüNEBURG

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Sunday, Oct 12, 2008

W♥M027: Kerry Politzer, Tracy Shedd, and Emelia

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This has been a very special all-women guest episode #27 of We Heart Music Radio, special thanks goes to Kerry Politzer, Tracy Shedd , James Tritten, and Emelia. Music used in the show includes Kerry Politzer, Tracy Shedd, Dawn Drake, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, The Garlands, The Happy Birthdays, Camera Obscura, and Soko. If you would like to appear on a future We Heart Music Radio show, please contact vu@weheartmusic.com. Thank you for listening.

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PART ONE: KERRY POLITZER
http://www.kerrypolitzer.com
http://www.myspace.com/kerrypolitzer

From New York, jazz/pop musician Kerry details her interview experience:
-"You Took Me In" as pop music vs previous classical jazz albums.
-Politzer's podcast and upcoming shows
-The internet, myspace, lastFM, and iLike
-Second Life

PART TWO: TRACY SHEDD
http://www.tracyshedd.com
http://www.myspace.com/tracyshedd

Indie musician, Tracy, from Arizona talked about:
-Her background, various band members
-CMJ
-Teenbeat Records
-"Louder than You Can Hear" album for free
-Filming of "Whatever It Takes" video

PART THREE: EMELIA
http://daftpansy.vox.com
http://www.myspace.com/hey_emelia

We talked about:
-FRESYES.
-The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, The Garlands, The Happy Birthdays
-She can play the ukulele!
-iPod drama, Santagold and Soko

Overall, another wonderful little show. Forgive me that it's really long (nearly an hour), and I keep promising to keep the show brief (which apparently is not happening). Although I do end up throwing out 20% of what's recorded, most of our conversations are solid gold!

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Sunday, Oct 05, 2008

W♥M026: Soft Targets, Brass Bed, and France Gall

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PART ONE: SOFT TARGETS
http://www.softtargetsmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/softtargets

Jesse Corry, on the road, talking to us about:

The Chicago Soft Targets
"Frequent Flyer" is like an ex-gf and new album, "Heavy Rainbows"
Tour highlights

PART TWO: BRASS BED
http://www.mybigbrass.com
http://www.myspace.com/brassbed

Christiaan Mader on his weekend off:

Preparing for new tour and CMJ onslaught
The secret origin of Brass Bed
live vs studio
Bassist Jacques keeps a food/tour blog imhungryihavetopee.blogspot.com
Writing process


PART THREE: FRANCE GALL
http://www.weheartmusic.com

I love April March and France Gall.

Episode #26 used/mentioned these bands:
Stormy Monday, Holdin Caufield,Soft Targets, Brass Bed, Serge Gainsbourg, Charlotte Gainsbourg, April March and France Gall

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