From Harlem to the holy land of music majesty, Chris Stein is a household name when it comes to being one of the founding members of one of the most infleuntial bands of the last 21st century, Blondie, but did you know he is also a world renowned photographer and writer? Stein captured some of the most iconic figures and their historical situations of the last century, from William S. Burroughs, The NYC punk/new wave scene, his longtime friend and bandmate, Debbie Harry, Andy Warhol, as well as a day in the life of a New Yorker during its monumental era in the 1970s.

With a new memior entitled, "Under A Rock" and new Blondie material on the forseeable horizon, we had the blessing of speaking to Stein about his love for all things music, art, film/photography, comedy, and above all, the creative cultures throughout histroy. His book is both radically revealing, incredibly moving and detailed, as it teleports its readers to an undeniably special and viseral time and place in history for the ones who were there and don't remember all too well, to the ones that were yet to be born. 

Born and raised in Kansas City, Lowe was first hit by music with an introdiction to The Bad Brains in the mid to late 80s. From there, the young musician played in such groups like Secular Theme, 90 Day Men and later OM before fully immersing himself in the world of sound and music with his outstanding career as a solo musician. Releasing a wide range of albums that transcend countless genres and atmospheres of philosophy, Lowe eventually branched into composing music for films like Candyman, Grasshopper Republic, Netflix's Power and most recently Nadia Latif's new film entitled "The Man In My Basement". Special dude, special conversation. Enjoy!

On this episode of the Self Portrait Gospel Podcast we speak to frontman and guitarist Martin Courtney of New Jersey based group Real Estate about growing up outside of NYC, seeing bands for the first time in the city, The Beatles, meeting long time friend and bandmate Alex Beeker, forming Real Estate in the mid 2000's, connecting with the Woodsist folks for the band's debut LP, signing with Domino Records, group's most recent effort entitled "Daniel" and much more. Enjoy! 

Born and raised in the countryside of Ohio, Nashville, TN based musician and visual artist Michael Ruth (Rich Ruth) saught creative refuge in a more music driven community with like minded people as his horizons began to expand. Eventually coming into his own as a musician, Ruth connected with locals such as Spencer Cullum Jr. and the folks over at Third Man Records and since been on journey that only just begun. His most recent album entitled "Water Still Flows" is an exploratory narrative driven by poetic textures and atmospheric rythms and in Ruth's own words is his 'greatest effort yet'. Enjoy!

On this very special episode of the podcast we speak to Buoy about his youth growing up in various locations around the east coast in a milirary family, begining his music journey through wind-instruments before connecting to percussions, his love and early influence of hip-hop, punk and jazz, eventually meeting longtime friend and bandmate Seth Olinsky, forming Akron/Family, meeting the great Michael Gira of Swans/Young God Records and joining him for the Angels of Light, life after A/K, a career as a solo musician, the harsh reality of where music may, or may not be heading and much more. Enjoy!

An absoutle cherished gem in both the music world and the articulated documentation of the creative human process, Chasny is one of the greats of our generation and a sincere force of nature to be cherished for all of time. On this very special episode of the podcast we explore Chasny's youth growing up in Northern California listening to metal music, being first introduced to the guitar and his unique scholar approach to the instrument, becoming interested in more underground music such as Sun City Girls, influences from the east coast and their growing appreciation of his style of music, touring with the late Jack Rose in the early days of Six Organs of Admittance, albums such as "Asleep on the Floodplains", "Hexadic - Triology", "Burning the Threshold" and his most recent effort on Drag City entitled "Time is Glass".

On this special episode of The Self Portrait Gospel :: Podcast we explore the songwriter's daredevil youth, the influence of the ocean and the surrounding elements, how he got into playing music and sonwriting, the constant fountain of songs and material that flow from his unique mind, meeting longtime friend and creative partner Kyle Field of Little Wings, recording the amazing trilogiy: "Just a Minute", "Anyway" and "Echo Me On" and much more. Enjoy!

Making an epic return with her most distinctive effort to date, Timony followed up her long awaited LP "Ex Hex" with "Untame the Tiger" on Merge Records and is ready to share this one with the world. On this episode we explore the musician's youth growing up during the influential punk scene in WA, her relocation to Boston to find herself both personally as well as creatively, forming the incredible group Helium, becoming a solo artist, eventually moving back home, her process of writing and recording "Untame the Tiger" and much more. Enjoy!

Born and raised in Michigan, the now North Carolina based musician joins us to talk about her childhood growing up with her older siblings, relocating to Philly where she participated in an experimental outfit influenced by the likes of Sun City Girls, the Long Hots trio, releasing her 2016 debut "Out of Love", her groundbreaking LP "Trouble Anyway", the pandemic and its effects on creatives, her 2021 follow up "No Medium", sharing space with heros MBV and J Mascis and her most recent effort "Bite Down" on Merge Records. Enjoy!

Boston legend Rick Maguire has been writing and recording music under PILE for nearly two decades now. With the projects '07 debut entitled "Demonstrated" initiating Maguire's distinctive career, the musician has gone on to to release an outstanding body of work with titles such as "Dripping", "Magic Isn't Real", "A Hairshirt of Purpose", "Green and Gray" and 2024's "Hot Air Balloon - EP". On this episode of the podcast we explore Maguire's youth and how he got into music, Weezer's "Blue Album", recording PILE's groundbreaking "Dripping" on Exploding in Sound, touring with the band as well as solo, Nashville and back to Boston, Covid, 2024's plans and much more.

Born and raised in Pasadena, CA, Hanson grew up with a very influential mother, who is also a songwriter, making this the perfect base for a career in music himself in the years to come. With the growing skateboard scene at the time, Hanson soon found himself gravitating towards the arts and the creative individualism that comes with the territory. He would later go on to form Wand, releasing titles such as the band's 2014 debut "Ganglion Reef", "1000 Days", "Perfume" and "Spiders in the Rain". In 2016 Hanson released his solo debut "The Unborn Capitalist From Limbo" and has since released two more albums with 2023's "Western Cum" putting a particularly interesting light on the musician. Hanson, along with Wand, have a very productive year planned as they gear for a tour with the legendary RHCP, which Hanson says is just insane to fathom. I have no doubt the guys are working on new material and have something up their sleeves. Enjoy!

Born and raised in Coppenhagen, Ronnenfelt grew up with his classmates and future bandmates of Iceage before setting out on a music journey that has since launched an incredible career dating back to 2008. On this episode we explore Ronnenfelt's youth and early infleuences, the 2006 riots in Ungdomshuset, traveling the world at an early age as well as an early stage in the band, releasing groundbreaking albums such as "New Brigade", "You're Nothing", 2018's "Beyondless", the 10th anniversary of 2014's "Plowing Into The Field of Love", his recent book "Sunken Heights" on Anthology/Mexican Summer and much much more.

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, LA based legend and pioneer of 'Dub Music', Hopeton Overton Brown, known around the world as "The Scientist", first began his career in the 80s working alongside greats like King Tubby, Jung and countless others during the dawn of Dub. We have the legend sit down with us to talk about his most recent gig with Folk Yeah! Events a few weeks back, a career spanning over four decades, philosophy and politics, music's healing properties and much much more. Enjoy!

Born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA, McMahon immediately fell in love with music once Elivs. hit the scene and years before The Beatles and the rest of the British Invasion took over the world. Having played in bands during his school days, McMahon, like most men in our country during this time, were afriad of being drafted into the Vietnam war, so McMahon inlisted in the Air Force. Stationed in San Fran, McMahon saw the greats of his generation during their humble beginings and quickly realized somethig deepley spiritual was taken place in America. Having spent 11 months in Asia, it wasn't until his return to the states that he felt lost and isolated from his community. Thus the dawn of his legendary album, "Spirit of the Golden Juice". Recorded live in studio in 1969, McMahon shopped his record all over town for the next couple of years before realizing that a career in music wasn't in the cards. Nearly 50 years, his legacy and audience has only grown and now McMahon is a legend among legends and celebrated all over the world. 

Born and raised in the UK, Nick Saloman saw the rising influence of the psychedelic movement first hand and it forever changed his life. Having first formed a variation of The Bevis Frond back in '68 called "The Bevis Frond Musuem", Saloman was in the middle of one of the most influential times in music and was eager to be a part of it all. Influenced by groups such as The Pretty Things/Twink and The Creation, Saloman would later form his long-lasting legacy of music under the now revised titled, The Bevis Frond in the 1980s. Since then he has released a prolific body of work and more recently a new LP on Fire Records entitled "Focus on Nature" out March 1st.

This week's episode of the podcast is a great pleasure to share. The very talented and incredibly inspiring Rain Phoenix is our guest this week. A prolific artist, founder and host of the Launch Left podcast and musician in bands suchs as Aleka's Attic with late brother River Phoenix, Venus and the Moon and most recently Escape Artist Lovers with fellow musician Kirk Hellie. Rain is a courageous person and a determined artist. Carrying a torch through the darkness, lighting a way forward, Phoenix is a truly dedicated person in her craft, community and relationships in her life. For further deets on the happenings of Escape Artist Lovers follow them here on the socials for all their dates and announcements. 

On this episode of the podcast we explore Wallace's youth, early inspirations from bands like Pink Floyd, discovering gospel music, moving to Nashville, TN where he spent well over a decade honing in on his craft and the deadly dedication it takes to be an artist, getting his first break with YK Records and in recent years relocating to California. Wallace just released his most highly anticipated album entitled "Flight of the Long Distance Healer" back in November and his since then gained some successful momentum. Wallace doesn't plan to stop there even if the road moving forward is daunting and bare with little to future insight for himself and musicians/artists everywhere. He's a veteran and soldier of the arts and will continue on!

Pro skater for companies such as Toy Machine and RVCA, husband and father to three boys, Harmony is a special cat in the skateboarding world. Born and raised in California, Harmony relocated on a few different occassions with his family before relocating back to the west coast for good. It was then he met his long-time friend and boss man, the great Ed Templeton. With classic parts in vidoes such as "Good and Evil" and "Suffer the Joy", Harmony made a name for himself in the skate world, but that comes with a price for some. After a serious hip injury, Harmony found himself focusing more on music and art to get him through the healing process and has since released a number of albums. On this episode of the podcast we talk about youth, inspirations in as well as outisde of skateboarding, faith, working for Vans, hope, family and so much more. Enjoy!

Born and raised near the Bay Area alongside his brother, Presley was influenced by a plethora of different moments in culture, music and the arts. From hip-hop to punk and hardcore, it was in the mid to late 90s that Presely began his career in music with early outfits such as Model American and The Nerve Agents. Wanting to shape-shift, in the mid 2000's he put a new band together called Darker My Love and from there White Fence was born. Presely is also an acclaimed visual artist and poet and can be found demonstrating his craft in various exhibits all around the world. Enjoy!

Andrews has been making beautfiful and unique music for quite sometime now with earlier outfits such as Quilt. Now occupying his very own band, John Andrews and the Yawns, on this episode of the podcast we explore Andrews' youth growing up in Yardville, NJ, his love and passion for illustrations and visual art, becoming a mutli-instrumentalist, writing and recording music in New Hampshire with a collective of friends and like minded musicians, meeting and eventually joining Woods and the Woodsist family, recording his most recent record "Love For The Underdog", relocating to New York, touring with Max and the Cut Worms crew, the ultimate balance and reality of what it takes to be an artist and so much more. Enjoy!

Growing up outside of Dallas, TX, Williamson was heavily influenced by her late grandmother. Someone Williamson says has not only inspired her music, but has acted as a muse to help express herself throughtout her carreer. Having a deep love and admiration for the late Jimmy Buffett at an early age, Williamson knew she wanted to be involved in music somehow. She began writting reviews and interviewing bands before she herself would soon be interviewed and written about in later years. Having moved to New York in her early 20s for a brief stint, it was there she felt something was changing within her. She later self-released her first two albums, "Native State" and "Heart Song", on her very own label before meeting back up in New York a few years later with the Mexican Summer folks and starting what would eventually become the journey of her life. Her new album "Time Ain't Accidental" is nominated for a grammy and Williamson couldn't be more excited and blessed for all the hard work shes put in over the years and how its finally paying off. Enjoy!

Born and raised in Smyrna, TN, the states largest town as of 2020's census, Spencer grew up with a younger brother and two very supportive parents. A teen in mid 2000's Nashville, Spencer was influenced by the explosive hardcore scene that was sweeping across America at the time. With bands that occupied the local community and headlining festivals such as Van's Warped Tour, it was here that he realized something special was happening all around him. His influences stretched across an ever-changing horizon that consisted of punk, folk, rock n' roll, hip-hop and many others. I first met Dan around 2014, immediatlely hitting it off, he would soon meet all the locals in our area shortly after forming the great Pumpkinseed, an incredible collective consisting of Nashville/Cookeville based muscians/artists. With alot of changes in life and tides beginto change, Spencer has once again found himself in a very unique place as he's recently joined the Post Malone camp. Something he's still trying to fathom, but feeling blessed and thankful for. WIth this being our very first "in person" podcast episode, we couldn't have picked a more special guest to be on the show as well as close out Seaon 5 this month. Dan is true blue, a dear friend, an increasingly creative giant and we're very excited for you to hear this one. Enjoy!

Born and raised in Portland, Maine in the early 1960s, Colley's parents were both a teacher and illustrator. With a household built on education and creative influences, Colley was already in motion to become an artist of some sort. Eventually relocating to Hanson, Massachuetts, Colley began to learn the clarinet and saxophone throughout his elementary school days. As college began to roll around Colley switched between focuses and majors before deciding that music was it. Meeting locals such as Three Colors, the band would soon relocate to England to record their next album before the band decided to break up. It was then Colley met his future bandmate and dear friend Mark Sandman and together they would go on to form one of the most influential bands of the 1990's, Morphine. After Sandman's devistating passing in '99, Colley and others went on to form Twinemen, Orchestra Morphine and Vapors Of Morphine in order to keep the music and spirit alive. Enjoy!

Born and raised in Wales, Moxham grew up with his brother and future YMG bandmate Philip Moxham during the late 50s and into the 60s with influences such as The Kinks and The Beatles. picking up the guitar on a cosmic whim, starting the incredibly infleuntial and acclaimed Young Marble Giants, signing with Rough Trade, the legend and legacy of the band,  his solo career and most recently his new album entitled "fabstract" that was released earlier this week. 

Born and raised in Denton, TX with his younger brother Max, the Savage brothers had influential parents growing up in the mid west. Andrew eventually relocated to NYC and in years time his younger brother would joini up and the two, along with members Austin Brown and Sean Yeaton, would go on to form one of todays most influential groups Parquet Courts. On this episode of the podcast we explore the reality and ecosystems of Andrew's solo works "Thawing Dawn" and his most recent LPon Rough Trade, "Several Songs About Fire." Joined by friends and collaborators such as Jack Cooper of Modern Nature and Dylan Hadley, Savage set to record an album about love, existential perspectives, individuality, the world and it's increasingly  growing issues and much more. I was completely blown away by this record and the opportunity to speak with Savage as this can be felt throughout the episode. Enjoy!

Born and raised in New York, Brokaw caught alot of the of the mighty greats that came through the local scene at the time before deciding to relocate to Ohio for college and a new direction in life. Eventually he worked his way up to Boston, met the Allin brothers and briefly joined their outfit, GG Allin and The Aids Brigade. As the 90s rolled around he would soon meet Stephen Immrwahr and John Engle, joining their group Codeine. As a newly formed trio, the band would go on to record their 1990 masterpiece, "Frigid Stars LP". Shortly after departing from Codeine, Brokaw formed the band Come, releasing a number of great LP's on Matador throughout the remaining 90s. Brokaw still plays with Codeine and Come to this day. Enjoy!

Born and raised in Chapel Hill, part of the the sacred triangle of North Carolina, Garrison has been a respected staple in the ever growing and influential scene for over thirty years. Having been the original drummer for Superchunk, also inspiring the name, Garrison participated on the band's grounbreaking first two albums, "Superchunk" and "No Pocky For Kitty" in the early 90's. After departing the group in '92, Garrison joined in on some local outfits such as Pipe, Evil Weiner and Small. All three groups would go on to record a number of albums as well as singles all throughout the 90's. Today Garrison is a family man and still plays drums and tours when he can. This was a great episode about a very special time and place in the punk/indie rock scene of 1980s and 90's North Carolina. Enjoy!

I've been a huge fan of Bachman's work for a number of years now and was completely excited to not only see he was back on the socials sharing his vibes, but that he has a new record coming out in November on Three Lobed Recordings entitled "When The Roses Come Again"! It was wonderful sharing space with Dan where we talked about him growing up in VA with his sister Sara, his love and unique fascination with the local history of his home state and its musical roots, skateboarding and being youthful, his decade long relationship with Corey over at Three Lobed Recordings, his new album and so much more. Enjoy!

I've been such a huge fan of Hill's ever since discovering his remarkable debut album "Payador" this summer. Immeditaley I was inspired by his poetry, his vibe and couldn't wait to pick up a guitar again. On this episode we talk about his father, who is a music teacher, and how he influenced Tim's later love and passion for classical music and jazz, playing bass during most of his schooling, writing and recording his gorgeous debut, becoming a helping hand on a local ranch tending to horses, his new EP that will be released in mid October and much more. Enjoy!

Originally from Redondo Beach and now currently located in LA, Shannon Lay is one of the most unique singer-songwriters of our time. Manifesting energy and vibrations from the likes of Karen Dalton and Eliott Smith, Lay brings to the table her own unique and devestatingly original sound to the horizon. In this episode of the podcast we explore topics such as love, death, locating your heart and soul as it guides you through this wonderfully abstract thing we call life and so much more. This has been one of the most enjoyable and moving episodes to date and I couldn't be more excited to share this today on what happens to be Lay's birthday. Enjoy!

West Texas born artist Hayden Pedigo wields a broad defining axe in the world of music, art and human expression. Having been home-schooled and raised in a rather religious enviroment in his youth, Pedigo not only had to search high and low for his passions and interests, but bridge a tremendous gap that would eventually connect him to the outside world of music and like minded people. Having gained nation-wide attention through his unique campaign runnning for City Council back in 2018, Pedigo has recently signed with Mexican Summer, giving him the oppurtnity to tour, play live shows for the first time and doing something he thought he never would. Pedigo has one hell of a story and on this episode of the podcast we break through some of those realms. Enojy!

Producer, engineer, mixer... If your into music, the chances of you having heard a project that Taveniere has been involved with in some way is very likely. Having worked with the likes of Anna St. Louis, the late David Berman, Shannon Lay, Woods, James Toth, Whitney Real Estate and so many other wonderful artists. On this episode we talk about Jarvis' youth growing up, getting into music, playing with the likes of Wooden Wand and Woods, his masterful techniques  beind the scenes and so much more!

Born and raised in TX before relocating to NYC in later years, Max grew up with his older brother Andrew with influences from the punk and post punk groups of the 1970's and 80's. Along with two other members, they formed the amazing Parquet Courts and have since made a name for themselves amongst the greats of our generation. Today Max resides in DC and plays in another group called MaxBand and have released two albums and are currently working on a new LP! It was a totAL pleasure speaking to Max as PQ is one of my favorite contemporary groups. Enjoy!

Recently had the very talented Peter Moren on the podcast to talk about growing up in Sweden, getting into music, more specifically The Beatles, forming the mighty Peter, Bjorn and John, rising to the charts with their hit single "Young Folks" his most recent project Sun Years and much much more. Enjoy!

Acclaimed musician, multi-instrumentalist and prodcuer Sean O'Hagan sits down with us to talk about his youth growing up in England and being of Irish decent, early influences such as blues, jazz and the dawn of rock n' roll in America, our mutual obsession with David Bowie, meeting the late Cathal Coughlan and forming Microdisney, establishing The High Llamas, the band's new album entitled "Hey Panda" on Drag City Records, working with the mighty Brian Wilson and much much more. Enjoy!

Born and raised in Coldwater, Michigan with his brother David, Fair grew up listening to the rising Michigan scene that included bands such as the MC5, Alice Cooper, and Iggy and the Stooges. Having been influenced by such groups Fair and his brother set out to start their own unique group, Half Japanese, and the rest is history! In this podcast we talk about his youth growing up in Michigan, playing music with his brother, starting Half Japanese, relocating to the country, playing music with people such as Daniel Johnston, Mo Tucker, members of Yo La Tengo, and so many more. This is a special episode as we're huge fans of the great Jad Fair and everything his contributed to the world of sound and art.  Enjoy!

Born and raised in Iowa, Davies would soon begin playing music and finding inspiration as to what kind of art he wanted to create and make a mark with and that would eventually become TFULC282! On this podcast Davies tells us about his growing up in Iowa listening to the powerful groups coming out at the time, touring with Sun City Girls and releasing a record with them, TFULC282, being one of the earliest bands to sign to Matador Records in the 90s, his solo work and much more!

For me there is Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and James Jackson Toth, aka, Wooden Wand. A singular voice of his generation, Toth has single handedly expressed the poetic and abstract reality of not only being a songwriter, but a person during the many countless and hectic times we've all survived in the last 20 to 25 years. His flawless breath embodies what it truly means to be an artist and his mastery of words and cosmic phrases only put him up there with the greats. It was a sublime moment in my life to speak with James about growing up in New York before his poetic departure to the many locations he has dwelled over the years including the south, West Virginia and his current location with his wife and dog, Wisconsin. We speak about the Dead, of course, his approach to song-writting, heavy metal, life on the road, making records and so much more. Toth is my favorite song writer for a reason and I hope that after this episode you'll understand for yourself if you don't already. Enjoy!

This has been one of the most powerful and mirrored episodes on the podcast so far. I had the wonderful oppurtunity of speaking with Deakin Joshmin of Animal Collective this week about growing up in Maryland, attending school with future bandmates Avey Tare and the guys, Animal Collective, life, love for all things creative and deep - artistic connection and much much more. Enjoy!

"Jagari" returns to the podcast this week to talk about his childhood growing up in Africa, copper mining and the influence of labor. W.I.T.C.H and its incredible origin story and what he and the band are currently working on this summer! It's always a pleasure speaking to him and we couldn't be more happy to share space with the legend for a second time. Enjoy!

Nova Scotia based group Nap Eyes are a truly unique band in many ways. From the emotional elements of Chapman's poetry, the overall sonic tones unforcingly expressed from the band and most importantly the delivery of their boundless energy. I first heard and saw Nap Eyes during a very formative summer in 2018 and it was totally magical! The guys talked to us and made us feel like we were friends right off the bat that night. It doesn't always work that way, but these guys are the real deal! On this episode of the Primitive Man Soundz Podcast we explore Chapman's youth growing up listeing to Green Day's "Dookie", picking up the guitar for the first time, meeting his future bandmates, forming Nap Eyes, science and chemistry, signing to Paradise Of Bachelors/Jagjaguwar, the pandemic, the emotional states of being a person and artist during these times, their most recent record "Snapshot Of A Beginner" and much more!

German based "Free Rock"group Missus Beastly are a mysterious one indeed. Having had an alter-ego callled Dr. Aftershave and The Mixed Pickles, the band released three LPs throughout the 70's and then like most groups of their time faded into the spacetime continuum. I had the oppurtunity to speak with the legendary musician Michael Scholz about his formative years, joining the bnad after they had already started and other details of just exactly what this band was in their epic peak in the 1970's. 

Scott Ballew is a filmmaker and songwriter from Austin, TX. With over 15 years commercial, documentary, and film expierence, Scott's collaborations with various filmmakers, musicians, adventurers, and entrepreneurs has led to a unique point of view and voice. In addition to branded short films and commercials, Scott has also directed the independent feature documentaryon the iconic artists and musician Terry Allen, and was a producer on the feature documentary "Charged".

His first album "Talking To Mountains" was released in 2021. A quick follow up album called "Leisure Rodeo" was released in the fall of 2022, followed up by a 4 song cover EP entitled "Middle Age Crazy" released in the winter of 2023. A third full length album of 10 original songs called "Rio Bravo" will be avaible soon, which was produced by Michael Nau of Cotton Jones. 

On this episode of the Primitive Man Soundz Podcast we explore Ballew's youth growing up in Austin, TX where he would see local legends participating in daily life, playing college football, moving to California where he spent ten years working on film sets before becoming a filmmaker himself, collaborating with folks such as Jack Johnson, YETI, Terry Allen and Ryan Bingham, giving songwriting a real shot - releasing his magnificent debut album "Talking To Mountains and most recently his third full length follow up "Rio Bravo". 

Born and raised in Franklin, TN, the Orrall brothers grew up in the south just like any other kid in the 90's. The family would eventually relocate to Nashville for their father's work in the music industry and it would be a matter of time time that Jake and his brother Jamin started their own scene. Jeff The Brotherhood formed in 2001 as a powerhouse duo of psychedelia and punk. Launching their own label, Infinity Cat Recordings to house their prolific output of muisc, the band quickly became one of the most important groups in the last 20 years in the DYI scene. Influencing so many artists around the world, JTB are legends and have left an important mark on independent music. In this episode of the podcast we explore Jake's youth growing up with his brother in the south, his musical influences, relocating to Nashville and forming JTB, moving to New Orleans, a new JEFF record and much more!

Born and raised in TX, Ivey grew up in a very religious household that limitied his relationship and reach with music and art. But with a certain family member showing him Hank Williams for the first time, Ivey's world sincerely changed forever. He made sure thats what he wanted to do and began playing guitar shortly after. As time went on he met the love of his life, Margo Price, and together they took on the world through their music and passion to create together. Relocating to Nashville, TN, contemporay countries magnificent duo have made a name for themselves both together and seperatley as Ivey has his own body of music he has created. It was a blast to finally have the oppurtuinty to speak to Ivey about life, love, passion, never giving up on your dreams, the church of Paul Simon and Bob Dylan, his lovely wife and family and much more. Happy 420!

You may have heard that Underwood's primitive classic from 1988 entitled "California Sigh" was recently reissued by Drag City Records, but did you know that he played alongside the late and great Tim Buckley? Underwood was responsible for laying down those incredible guitar and piano parts on esteemed albums such as Buckley's self-titled debut, the monumental "Goodbye and Hello", "Starsailor" and countless others throughout their short, but transcendent career together. Underwood eventualy stepped away from music all together to write for prestigious publications as well as publishing books like "Inside Paul Horn" and the accalimed "Blue Monday: Tim Buckley Remembered". 

Long running pal and musical partner of the great Jack Johnson, Gill has been on the scene with his group ALO and the Jack Johnson band for over two decades now! Having met in college, Gill and Johnson set out together to bring their influences of the island sound to the masses. In this episode of the podcast we explore his upbringing, meeting Jack in the early days, setting out for an incredibly unique music carrer, the philosophy of life, George Harrison and much more!

Born and rasied in Huntington Beach, CA, Costa quickly became influenced and inspired by the rising scene of street skating that took the world by storm in the 1990's. With pioneers such as Jamie Thomas, The Gonz, Ed Templeton, Andrew Reynolds and so many others, Costa knew he wanted to be among his pioneers by becomig a pro rider. But with a severe leg injury, it quickly became apparant that this might not be in the cards for him. Costa began playing music during this time and with the love and support of his friends, he gave it a shot by sharing his other gift, songwriting. I've been a fan of Costa's music for quite some time and had no idea this episode of the podcast would be so genuine and fun! Costa's a special guy and one of the greats of our time. In this episode we explore his early years growing up in California, moving to Florida for a brief time, skatebaording, getting into music, his friendship with Jack Johnson and the Brushfire label, film making and so much more!

Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Gage has occupied a few different southern spaces before setting roots in California where he launched, back in '05, one of the most unique and voice driven music publications of all time, Aquarium Drunkard. Nearing its 20th anniversary, AD hosts a trully consistent forecast for the divine, the original and above all, the creative talents of artists, musicians, film makers, authors, etc. all under one cosmic roof. Its a matrix community of folks that appreciate rich culture, incredible human talent and above all, sharing these elements with their dedicated readers. It was a real pleasure speaking to the man behind it all about his humble beginings, how he's sharpened his wonderful taste in the arts over time and what keeps Aquarium Drunkard going strong after all the years!

Formed from the genius of Henry Barnes in the mid to late 90s, AFC has been the ultimate spitritual vessel for Barnes self made, self revolutionized music for over 20 years. As diverse as the universe, as organic as nature, AFC is part of a chemical reaction in the brain and in the land, mixed with stellar stringed instruments (all hand made by Barnes) and vibrating electronic chaos. It was a total honor speaking with Barnes as I've been a huge fan of his work for ten years now! In this podcast we speak about life, death, music, politics, nature, beauty and of course what happens after our bones are too tired to carry on!