Undefined With Bella – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of Undefined, Bella sits down with Tom Blankenship, bassist and founding member of My Morning Jacket. The two talk about the band’s new album “Is,” celebrate the 20th anniversary of their iconic record “Z,” and dive into what fans can expect from their upcoming fall tour. Tom also shares festival stories, reflections on fatherhood, and his love for vintage 90s graphic t-shirts. This conversation was such a blast. Catch Tom with My Morning Jacket on tour this fall, and grab a copy of “Is” on vinyl!

Oasis are back in the US! To celebrate, I am releasing a special series of Oasis-themed episodes of Undefined. First up is my conversation with author, music journalist, podcaster, and producer Melissa Locker. In July, she released her fantastic new book And After All: A Fan History of Oasis, which tells the band’s story through interviews with some of their most dedicated fans. If you love Oasis or fan culture in general, this book is a must-read!

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In this episode of Undefined, Bella chats with Will Johnson, a multi-talented musician, writer, and painter from Texas. Will is the frontman of the bands Centro-matic and South San Gabriel and has an impressive solo career, with his brand-new EP Sleuthed/Full Cuts out now. He currently plays as a multi-instrumentalist with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. In this conversation, Bella and Will discuss his musical beginnings, his friendship with Jason Isbell (including how he inspired one of Jason's songs), life on tour, the potential reunion of Centro-matic, his painting endeavors, and much more. A huge thank-you to Will for coming on the show—it was an absolute pleasure to chat with him! For more information on Will, visit: https://will-johnson.com/ Follow Will on Instagram: @WillJohnsonTX Listen to his solo record No Ordinary Crown: https://will-johnson.com/no-ordinary-crown-out-now/ Catch Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit live this summer: https://www.jasonisbell.com/shows Follow Bella: @Bella.steiert | @UndefinedwithBella Listen to Undefined LIVE on Rebel Radio Mondays at 1 PM CST on 92.1 in Oxford, MS, via the Radio FX app or online at https://myrebelradio.com/

In this episode of Undefined, Bella chats with Matt Patton—bassist for the Drive-By Truckers and owner of the record label and recording studio Dial Back Sound in Water Valley, MS. They discuss the history and artists of Dial Back Sound, Matt's musical journey, the Oxford music scene, Southern Rock Opera, and more.

Special thanks to Matt for inviting me to the show!

If you're in the Oxford area, be sure to check out the Dial Back Sound Vinyl Pop-Up Shop, now open in Water Valley, MS. Located at 20 Main Street, across from the Casey Jones Museum and next to the TIN Space, the shop is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. Visitors can browse and sample any of the 15 DBS releases currently in print using the turntable setup on-site. If you hear something you love, you can purchase a record for $20 using the Venmo or PayPal QR codes posted on the wall, and take a copy home from the crate below the player.

All proceeds go directly toward continuing Dial Back Sound's mission to support lifelong musicians, often at little or no cost to them.

No staff needs to be present—stop by anytime!

Learn more about Dial Back Sound and its incredible work here:

https://dialbacksound.com/