Music
**Raised on Rhythm**

Nate Louis travels the lengths of Seattle to interview bands and take you for a journey into the music scene!

Latest Episodes:

Bonus Episode: Sean Moran (Balcony Bridge) and Marshall Hugh (Marshall Law Band) Nov 10, 2023

Show notes

Sean and Marshall talk touring, Fremont Fridays and charting their paths through music in Seattle.

Marshall Hugh is a Seattle-based rapper and the frontman of funk-hop collective Marshall Law Band. He's also the co-founder of Fremont Fridays: a free-to-attend event series and marketplace in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood. Beginning in 2021, Fremont Fridays established itself as a platform for up-and-coming bands, MCs, community organizers and small businesses amidst Seattle's busy summers.

Sean Moran is the guitarist and songwriter of Balcony Bridge. Balcony Bridge are a Seattle-based rock band who got their start performing at parks around the city before linking up with The Nook - a DIY collective who got started throwing house shows in the U-District and rapidly grew to selling out 1000-capacity events at The Neptune Theatre.

Episode 42: Sean Moran and Jack Moran (Balcony Bridge) Jan 04, 2023

Show notes

In just over a year, Balcony Bridge have gone from playing parks and house parties around Seattle to joining up with local collective The Nook and others for a headlining show at the U District's legendary Neptune Theatre! In a city where venues can be skittish about developing new talent, Balcony Bridge represent everything I love about finding new paths and creating your best memories in the process!

Intergalactic Road Trip featuring Wild Party, King Youngblood, Balcony Bridge, Blue Rain Boots, Sun Fish & DJ Holmzen

Balcony Bridge

The Nook

Nate Louis

Recorded at Lazy Cow Bakery, Seattle, Wa. on January 3rd, 2023

Episode Photo: Maxim Podhaisky @maximpod

Episode 41: Fruit Juice Aug 10, 2022

Show notes

Catching up with Fruit Juice has been on my to-do list for awhile now! We finally got together this weekend at Big Secret Collective to make it happen - myself, Jake, Jonny and James! Dive in and listen as we all get into what makes these legends tick, and record, and all sorts of other things!

Fruit Juice

Nate Louis

Recorded at Big Secret Collective Seattle, Wa.

Episode Photo: Lizzie @OvercastArchives

Episode 40: Veronica & Valerie Topacio (LaFonda) Apr 28, 2022

Show notes

Veronica & Valerie from LaFonda are back to talk about their upcoming Belltown Bloom music festival!

La Fonda

Nate Louis

Special thanks to Blake at Third Wheel Podcast Studio for engineering!

Episode 39: Asterhouse Feb 09, 2022

Show notes

John, Russ and Julio of Asterhouse join me to discuss their new documentary "Stay Well, Stay Awake", which began as a film project about the band and turned into a an expose of COVID-19's impact on the Seattle music scene. The discussions comes full circle to what's happened since the documentary and the roots of Asterhouse's music.

Asterhouse

Nate Louis

Special thanks to Blake at Third Wheel Podcast Studio for engineering!

Episode 38: Jenn Taranto & Rebecca Gutterman of Medejin Dec 31, 2021

Show notes

Jenn and Rebecca of Medejin join me to talk about their journey as a band and plans for the future! I first heard their song "World's Fair" around this time last year and was captivated, not only by the songwriting but their strong sonic aesthetic. "Transportive" is the best word I have to describe it! NOTE: Due to COVID-19, the show with Tomo Nakayama at Tractor Tavern has been post-poned! In the meantime, buy their music on BandCamp!

Intro music: Medejin w/ Tomo Nakayama - "Real Ones"

Featured song: Medejin - "Worlds Fair"

Medejin

Tomo Nakayama

Moon Palace

Nate Louis

Special thanks to Blake Burton at Third Wheel Podcast Studio for engineering!

Episode 37: Ryan & Kim (Smokey Brights) Nov 10, 2021

Show notes

Smokey Brights join me to catch up on their new music and Freakout 2021! I've been looking forward to this since talking with Guy & Ian of Acid Tongue (Episode 22). Smokey Brights formed right around the same time as Acid Tongue and are long-time members of the Freakout Records family. If you haven't heard their new single "Honey Eye", give it a listen; it's downright addictive!

Listen to Smokey Brights' latest single "Honey Eye"

Smokey Brights

Nate Louis

Special thanks to Blake at Third Wheel Podcast Studio for engineering!

Episode 36: Of The Heavy Sun Sep 22, 2021

Show notes

Of The Heavy Sun return to the podcast! We catch up on their new music, Seattle shows pre vs. post-lockdown and the mental side of band life. Of The Heavy Sun were one of my early guests on this podcast and I'm stoked to once again share the stage with them in Blade Palace!

Blade Palace w/ Of The Heavy Sun September 24th @ Drunky's (RSVP here!)

Of The Heavy Sun

Nate Louis

Special thanks to Blake at Third Wheel Podcast Studio for engineering!

Episode 35: Gordon & Evan (College Radio) Sep 09, 2021

Show notes

Gordon and Evan from College Radio were awesome enough to join me for a chat about the evolution of Seattle's pop punk scene and all their latest happenings! Catch them live at Gordon's Birthday Bash this Saturday along with a dream team of supporting bands:

College Radio w/ Crossing Crusades, Always Naked + Guests

If you're unfamiliar with Seattle's current pop punk scene, dig into this playlist featuring College Radio, The Requisite, Living With A Bear, Haley Graves, Hourglasses and many more!:

Seattle Pop Punk Culture Playlist

College Radio

Nate Louis

Special thanks to Blake at Third Wheel Podcast Studio for engineering!

Episode 34: Kyle McAllister (Apology Wars) & Dave Bugg (Cashing In Karma) Sep 08, 2021

Show notes

Cashing In Karma w/ Apology Wars + Haley Graves @ High Dive September 9th

Apology Wars