The Self Portrait Gospel :: Podcast

Season 8 Ep. 1 - Dean Wareham (Season Premiere) Jun 24, 2025

From his homeland in New Zealand to the Big Apple, to Boston, where he formed one of the most influential bands, Galaxie 500, to the sophisticated sounds of Luna with his now wife Britta Phillips, Dean Wareham has accomplished so much in his forty-plus-year career. Settling in New York in the mid to late 1970s, the veteran musician caught some of the most anarchic acts of the decade, such as The Ramones, and Richard Hell and the Voidoids, before relocating to the city's sister scene in Boston to attend HU, where he met his future friends, and bandmates Naomi Yang, and Damon Krukowski, and the rest is, well you get the idea.

With one foot forward, a swift wind of whispering words left in his wake, Wareham doesn't look back. His poetic prolificacy is pure, passionate, and personal, and nothing is more liberating than keeping the tonal truck running. For this season premiere of The Self Portrait Gospel Podcast, we're honored to have Wareham on to tell his sonic story, while simultaneously exploring the past, present, and future of music and melodic memory. We touch on our shared obsession with Dylan, his new album "That's The Price Of Loving Me," returning to his home in LA, and certain events that have taken place, the legacy of Galaxie 500/Luna, and much more.

Season 7 Ep. #20 (Season Finale) - Will Oldham of Bonnie "Prince" Billy May 02, 2025

In this episode of The Self Portrait Gospel Podcast, we wrap up the 7th season of the show with the wonderful oppurtunity to finally sit down with one of our harmonic heroes, the great Will Oldham of Bonnie "Prince" Billy. Someone who needs no introduction, Oldham has been on our hearts, and minds for many years as we spin a youthful yarn of memories and reflection on some of the world's greatest artists who are no longer with us, such as David Berman and Michael Hurley. Oldham breaks down his latest masterpiece "The Purple Bird," which was released earlier this year on No Quarter, as well as the back-to-back "High and High and Mighty," and the brilliant "Hear The Children Sing The Evidence" with fellow friends and musicians Nathan Salsburg and Tyler Trotter.

We prasie our mutual friend, and incredible inspiration Ryan Davis, Bill Callahan, and cover Willie Nelson's abstract approach to guitar playing at this stage in his career. Oldham remains one of the most intense and softly sophisticated songwriters of his generation, with a career that has challenged the mind, body, and soul in ways that still stir the evidence of something extraterrestrial. We couldn't be more honored to occupy the same frame in history as him, and so many others out there doing brilliant work.

Season 7 Ep. #19 - James Elkington May 01, 2025

In this episode of The Self Portrait Gospel Podcast, we speak with British-born, Chicago-based musician, producer, and all-around man of the times, James Elkington, a household name in Chicago's rich and complex music history. From his early days with the math rock outfit Elevate back in the UK to joining Thrill Jockey's long-running supergroup Brokeback, led by the legendary Douglas McCombs of Tortoise, Elkington has navigated a challenging landscape of hard work, unwavering dedication, and a keen eagerness to learn and explore the endless possibilities found in music's melodic memory bank.

With a solo career steeped in radical descents into the poetic psyche, Elkington's atmospheric ability to evoke both the past and present is showcased in release such as "Ever-Roving Eye," "Me Either," and 2025's "Pastel De Nada." Reflecting critical changes in today's music, art, and culture, Elkington discusses the contrast between writing and recording his music versus producing others, generational gestures from one person to another, the Golden Era of 1980s culture, future works, and much more..

Season 7 Ep. #18 - Evan Laffer (Jokermen Podcast) Mar 28, 2025

"GWW, "A Life Of Scare," The New Man, and much more"

Just like our little operation, Evan Laffer and Ian Grant first launched their podcast, Jokermen, during the paralyzing pandemic to not only shed lyrical light and spin an endless yarn on the liberating legends that stand as their subjects but to find perfect peace and creature comfort in their harmonious heroes during one of the most horrendous times in contemporary history. Revealing the melodic meditation and stunning zeitgeist of some of the greatest minds in music, art, and cosmic culture, from The Beach Boys to Lou Reed, Van Morrison, Randy Newman and, or course, our subliminal soothsayet and sonic savior, Bob Dylan, Laffer, and Grant have provoked the ultimate unity by focusing on these legends in a way that is both tasteful and wildly addicting.

Laffer, who is also a poet, first found soalce in Dylan's work some years back and has since dedicated a great deal of his life, time, and radical research to the complex chameleon and his ever-changing landscape of lyrical liberation and esoteric energy. While this episode acts as a meeting of the minds of two people who are indefinitely obsessed with the "Great White Wonder," it will also mostly likely provoke a series of creative conversations and "Dylanistic" digestion into the daring depths of society's subconscious without a lifeguard in sight. Join us as we begin to peel back these lysergic layers of history by introducing a more abstract approach to a world that hass been scoured by scholars, where a "Simple Twist Of A Fate" will take you much further in this life of tremendous twilight that you ever could have imagined.

Season 7 Ep. #17 - Rahill Mar 21, 2025

From the intimacy of Iranian culture and its historical heritage, New York-based musician and artist Rahill Jamalifard grew up in Michigan in a family who vauled music with great admiration. Having placed herself in the creative core of her community's music scene, Rahill fell in love with the land of Lou Reed on a simple trip to "The City Of Dreams" before deciding to move there indefinitely over a decade ago.

Influenced by her surroundings and their anciet teachings, Rahill pulled from the great Brion Gysin and his Dream Machine while effortlessly embodying the city's atmosphere and befriending its poetic population. While occupying a gig in the fashion industry, she began fronting bands such as Habibi and Roya before embarking on a wonderful solo career that has shapped her into a fierce force of soulful sound and a destination for melodic meditation. While a huge Spring tour supporting La Luz is on the horizon, Rahill has established an electrifying entry in music that will age gracefully as time progresses.

Season 7 Ep. #16 - The Space Lady Feb 21, 2025

We're back after having lain dormant since our last episode back in December, and we're thrilled to announce our return to the streaming stratosphere with Susan Dietrich, known to many within the Outer Rim as The Space Lady. A colleague among the brave cosmos, Dietrich has lived many lives since first immersing herself in the disillusioned depths of creative culture in the 1960s. While busking under the sun and moon with poetic perserverance to evade the cruel draft of the Vietnam War alongside her partner, Dietrich's story is uniquely universal, filled with a wealth of inspiration, hardships, and melodic reflections that have carried her singing spirit to hell and back. Now in her early 70s, The Space Lady's legend has come full circle as she performs worldwide, driven by planetary performance and sonic storytelling.

Season 7 Ep. #15 - Dent May Jan 31, 2025

Mays says, "The craft of songwriting is 100% what I'm about. That's what keeps me going. My goal is to just live a long life and write a ton of good songs." And while the essence of his outstanding career, which dates back to this 2009 debut "The Good Feeling Music of Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele" on Paw Tracks, is something built entirely on melodic magic and sonic sweat, the multi-faceted musician has only expanded his harmonious horizons over the years into a brilliant catalog of pure odyssey and imagination.

On this episode of The Self Portrait Gospel Podcast, we explore May's youth growing up Mississippi, writing songs as young as seven years old, our mutual fascination and connection to the nostalgic narrative of the past, present, and future, the influential zeitgeist of Creed, May's most recent album entitled "What's For Breakfast," and much much more. Enjoy!

Season 7 Ep. #14 - Bob Nastanovich :: The Silver Jews / Pavement (Part One) Dec 13, 2024

Bob Nastanovich is a household name in contemporary music, having participated in two of the most influential bands of all time, The Silver Jews and Pavement, Nastanovich inhabited both the iconic and irresistible imagination of the zesty zeitgeist of independent music, while standing directly in the middle of his generation's epic nerve center to eagerly report his fabulous findings among his poetic peers. Part One of a multi-series episode, we lay the boisterous blueprints of a journey rich in sound and sonically charged conversation in this exciting installment of The Self Portrait Gospel Podcast.

Season 7 Ep. #13 - Rogê Dec 06, 2024

After a much-needed break, the longest since first starting the podcast back in 2021, we've returned to continue finishing out season 7 with the wonderfully wholesome and sonically smooth Brazilian legend, Roge. A staple and serenader to all surrounding sunsets, the iconic musician has been occupying his rhythmic renaissance since the release of-2023's "Curyman", part one of an on going trilogy on self reflection, cultural captivation, autiobiographical alchemy and the ultimate freedom in music. We speak about his family's epic relocation from Brazil to LA, the courage and commitment of being a musician, no matter your genre or various strategies, his highly anticipated follow-up, "Curyman II" and much much more. Enjoy!

Season 7 Ep. #12 - Sam Blasucci :: Mapache Oct 04, 2024

LA-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sam Blasucci was first introduced to music by his father, who was a prominent musician during Blasucci's childhood. Eventually learning to play himself and some influential relocating over the years, he soon connected with local friends and together formed Mapace, while he was still attending high school. With a number of incredible releases from the band that explore various themes on culture, cosmic community, elements of vibration, Blasucci makes an epic return with his highly anticipated follow-up to "Off My Stars" entitled "Real Life Thing", which is set for release in early November.

Season 7 Ep. #11 - Wes Tirey Sep 27, 2024

The Ohio-born, North Carolina-based singer-songwriter and poet, Wes Tirey has been releasing music for well over a decade now with such titles like "O, Annihilator", "Black Wind", "No Winners in the Blues" and his most recent effort entitled "Wes Tirey Sings Selected Works of Billy the Kid", that came out on Sun Cru earlier this summer. Based on the 1970 novel by Michael Ondaatje, Tirey successfully manifested the timeless spirit of Billy the Kid, while simultaneously narrating the landscape of an old American legend that is both infamous and melodically told. On this episode of the podcast we expore Tirey's past, present and future in music, iconic influences in the arts, his career in coffee culture, our mutual obsession with Dylan, literature and its romantic impact on society, his writing and recording process and much more.

Season 7 Ep. #10 - Nathan Bowles Sep 23, 2024

Multi-instrumentalist Nathan Bowles has been hard at work this year with the recent release of his Trio's debut album on Drag City entitled "Are Possible" as well as the highly anticipated follow up from Setting, "At Eulogy". These recent years haven't been in favor of anyone creative, or brave enough to share thier process with the certain ecosystems and landscapes that are seemingly drying up like that of something from a biblical text, but Bowles has always been someone known for his ability to pivot and make it happen.

On this episode we talk about our mutual heroes and friends, the late Jack Rose, Joseph Allred and Ben Chasny (SOOA), the undeniable bridge that connects the skateboarding culture to the world of music, growing up in the country and finding that unique connection to the arts, Bowles' particular process and remarkable ability to conjure certain elements into his music, and so much more.

Season 7 Ep. #9 - Emil Amos - Holy Sons / Grails / OM Sep 14, 2024

Both prolific and philosophical, while also containing potential, Emil Amos is a legend in the world of music, art, culture and existential expressionism. A career that spans back some 30 odd years, Amos first began his jarring journey in music during his college years in NC, where he also met his longtime friend and cosmic brother, the great comedian, Duncan Trussell. Throughout the decades, Amos would go on to establish his solo outfit Holy Sons, the mighty Grails, Lilacs & Champagne, jumping on the chrome throne for OM and his impeccable podcast called, Drifter's Sympathy.

We explore the depths of the chronic psyche, the immeasurable impact of the punk scene throughout the 1980s, more specifically Ian MacKye, and the landscape of emotion, motivation, meditation and perseverence as Amos takes on an ancient journey that begins and ends all at once in this epic practice in connnection, communication and cosmic camaraderie.

Season 7 Ep. #8 - Chris Stein - Blondie Sep 07, 2024

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.

Season 7 Ep. #7 - Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe Aug 18, 2024

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!

Season 7 Ep. #6 - The Scientist Aug 09, 2024

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!

Season 7 Ep. #5 - Stuart Moxham :: Young Marble Giants Aug 02, 2024

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.

Season 7 Ep. #4 - Sean O'Hagan :: Microdisney / The High Llamas / Stereolab Jul 29, 2024

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!

Season 7 Ep. #3 - Lee Underwood and The Legacy of Tim Buckley Jul 29, 2024

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".

Season 7 Ep. #2 - Chris Cohen :: Deerhoof / The Curtains Jul 29, 2024

LA based musician, multi-instrumentalist and producer Chris Cohen has been involved in the forever changing and challenging music scene for nearly three decades now. Having participated in groups such as Deerhoof, The Curtains, Natural Dreamers, Cryptacize, as well as contributions to Cass McCombs and Weyes Blood albums, Coehn released his accalimed debut back in 2012 entitled "Overgrown Path" and has since gained great attention for his incredible process for songwriting and unique abilities to conjure up certain elements that make him the outstanding the musician he is. With much anticipation since the release of his self-titled album in 2019, Cohen has made an epic return with "Paint A Room" and we couldn't be more excited. Enjoy!

Season 7 Ep. #1 - Lou Barlow :: Dinosaur Jr. / Sebadoh :: Season Premier Jul 05, 2024

We're very excited to begin yet another season of The Self Portrait Gospel Podcast and what better way to kick things off then with our special guest and music hero, the legendary Lou Barlow of Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, The Folk Implosion, just to name a few. Having met J Mascis back in highschool, the two set out to form their very own hardcore band, Deep Wound, after being inspired and influenced by the growing Punk/HC scene in their area. They would soon connect with Murph and the trio would establish Dinosaur in the mid 80s before renamaing the band to Dinosaur Jr. for the release one fo the most important records of all time, their 1987 classic, "You're Living All Over Me" on SST Records. Barlow soon parted ways with the band to start the incredibly prolific Sebadoh and for the past 3 decades he has created an amazing body of work that has influenced bands and artists all over the world. Whether he's playing in Dinosaur Jr, The Folk Implosions, Sebadoh, working on his own solo material, or the podcast he co-hosts with his wife called Raw Impressions, Barlow is simpy in it for the love of creating something beautiful, something valuable and its exatcly this that makes him one of the most diverse artists out there today. Enjoy!

Season 6 Ep. #20 - William Tyler :: Season Finale Jun 07, 2024

Sometimes you feel like you've know someone forever... well at least since that one time he came to your small town during his "Impossible Truth" tour back in 2013 and played your local coffee shop. I'm talking about our southern brother, William Tyler. A legend among greats, Tyler played with the likes of Silver Jews and Lambchop prior to launching his solo career around 2010. He has crossed paths with the late Jack Rose, rocked with KY legend Bonnie "Prince" Billy and so many wonderful artists over the years. A Tennessee boy born and raised, Tyler grew up with his sister, whom he started the Stone Fox venue with in Nashville back in the day. Eventually signing with Merge Records, Tyler went on to release a large body of work with titles such as "Goes West", "Music From First Cow" and his Thrill Jockey debut entitled "Lost Futures" with Marisa Anderson back in 2021. Eventually relocating to LA for a few years, he has since been back in the south during the Pandemic crisis to reset and figure out his vision for the next chapter. Tyler is true blue and we couldn't be more excited to share this episode with you. Enjoy!

Season 6 Ep. #19 - Naomi Yang :: Galaxie 500 May 24, 2024

Naomi Yang is an artist that has defined her career with incredible pivots into various collborations and projects over the last 4 decades. Having been part of the renowned NYC based trio, Galaxie 500, in the mid to late 80s, Yang takes us on an adventure through her early days of attending highschool with futrue G500 bandmates, college as an architect major, pursuing music, the NYC scene of the 1980s, the emotional rollercoaster of being a band in the public eye, eventually going on to form Damon and Naomi, republishing out-of-print books, starting a music label, her documentary entitled "Never Be A Punching Bag For Nobody" and much more.

Season 6 Ep. #18 - Martin Courtney :: Real Estate May 11, 2024

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!

Season 6 Ep. #17 - Rich Ruth Apr 26, 2024

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!

Season 6 Ep. #16 - Dana Buoy :: Akron/Family - Angels of Light Apr 20, 2024

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!

Season 6 Ep. #15 - Six Organs of Admittance Apr 05, 2024

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".

Season 6 Ep. #14 - Lee Baggett Mar 15, 2024

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!

Season 6 Ep. #13 - Mary Timony Mar 09, 2024

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!

Season 6 EP. #12 - Rosali Feb 20, 2024

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!

Season 6 Ep. #11 - Pile - Rick Maguire Feb 08, 2024

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.

Season 6 Ep. 10 - Wand - Cory Hanson Feb 02, 2024

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!

Season 6 Ep. 9 - Iceage - Elias Bender Rønnenfelt Jan 26, 2024

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.

Season 6 Ep. #8 - F.J. McMahon Jan 19, 2024

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.

Season 6 Ep. #7 - The Bevis Frond - Nick Saloman Jan 11, 2024

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.

Season 6 Ep. #6 - Rain Phoenix Dec 08, 2023

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.

Season 6 Ep. #5 - Skyway Man - James Wallace Dec 01, 2023

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!

Season 6 Ep. #4 - Josh Harmony Nov 24, 2023

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!

Season 6 - Ep. #3 - Tim Presley - White Fence Nov 17, 2023

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!

Season 6 Ep. #2 - John Andrews Nov 04, 2023

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!

Season 6 Ep. 1 - Jess Williamson (Season Premier) Nov 01, 2023

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!

Season 5 Ep. #20 - Dan Spencer (Season Finale) Oct 23, 2023

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!

Season 5 Ep. #19 - Dana Colley - Morphine Oct 19, 2023

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!

Season 5 Ep. #18 - A. Savage - Parquet Courts Oct 13, 2023

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!

Season 5 - Ep. # 17 - Chris Brokaw - Codeine Oct 06, 2023

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!

Season 5 Ep. #16 - Superchunk - Chuck Garrison Sep 29, 2023

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!

Season 5 Ep. # 15 - Daniel Bachman Sep 22, 2023

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!

Season 5 Ep. #14 - Tim Hill Sep 15, 2023

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!

Season 5 - Ep. #13 - Shannon Lay Aug 31, 2023

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!

Season 5 - Ep. #12 - Hayden Pedigo Aug 25, 2023

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!

Season 5 Ep. #11 - Jarvis Taveniere Aug 16, 2023

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!

Season 5 Ep. # 10 - Max Savage - Parquet Courts & Maxband Jul 21, 2023

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!

Season 5 Ep. #9 - Peter Moren - Peter, Bjorn and John Jul 14, 2023

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!

Season 5 Ep. #7 - Jad Fair - Half Japanese Jul 02, 2023

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!

Season 5 Ep. #6 - Mark Davies - Thinking Fellers Union Local Club 282 Jun 23, 2023

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!

Season 5 Ep. #5 - James Jackson Toth - Wooden Wand Jun 16, 2023

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!

Season 5 Ep. #4 - Deakin Joshmin - Animal Collective Jun 09, 2023

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!

Season 5 Ep. # 3 -Emmanuel "JAGARI" Chanda - W.I.T.C.H Jun 02, 2023

"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!

Season 5 Ep. # 2 - Nigel Chapman - Nap Eyes May 26, 2023

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!

Season 5 Ep.#1 - Michael Scholz - Missus Beastly May 15, 2023

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.

Season 4 Ep. #20 - Scott Ballew May 12, 2023

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".

Season 4 Ep. #19 - Jake Orrall - Jeff The Brotherhood Apr 28, 2023

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!

Season 4 Ep. 18 - Jeremy Ivey Apr 14, 2023

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!

Season 4 Ep. #17 - Zach Gill Apr 08, 2023

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!

Season 4 Ep. #16 - Matt Costa Apr 06, 2023

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!

Season 4 Ep. #15 - Justin Gage - Aquarium Drunkard Mar 30, 2023

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!

Season 4 Ep. #14 - Henry Barnes - Amps For Christ Mar 20, 2023

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!

Season 4 Ep. #13 - Del Bromham - STRAY Feb 25, 2023

I don't think STRAY needs much of an introduction. You either know, or you don't! Axe man Del Bromham is our next guest on the podcast this week! Bromham is a legend and has contributed extraordinary guitar work and originality in the world of rock n' roll and we couldn't be more excited to have him on the show. Enjoy!

Season 4 Ep. #12 - Ken Lovelett - D.R. Hooker Feb 08, 2023

On this episode of the Primitive Man Soundz podcast we take a further dive into the very mysterious, very spirtual D.R. Hooker record, "The Truth", with percussionist and drummer Ken Lovelett. In September of 2022 I conducted an interview for our online publication with bassist George Sheck, but I always knew this story would re-surface again for further exploration, so here we are! Lovelett sheds light on so many unknowns about the creation of this group's lone record, its rare prcoess as well as other cosmic details during that time in 1972. Enjoy!

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Season 4 Ep. # 10 - John Dwyer - OSEES Jan 21, 2023

We're back after a much needed break and what better way to kick off the rest of the second half of season 4 than to have the legend himself, John Dwyer of the OSEES on the show! Dwyer is an underground powerhouse of innovation, creativity and outrageous discipline! The band has seen many evolutions as well as revolutions in it's 20 plus year life span and Dwyer has no intention of lefting off the gas any time soon! It was a blast talking to him about the struggles and impact the pandemic has had on the music culture/industry this past couple of years, modern day psychedelia, a new OSEES album in the works and much more. Enjoy!

Season 4 Ep.# 9 - Larry Schemel - Death Valley Girls Dec 01, 2022

A legend and all around wonderful person, Larry Schemel has been on the scene for over 30 years and has no intention of ever stopping. Brother of Patty Schemel, drummer of Hole, the Schemel's became of age during the mid to late 70s and saw the crucial punk/hardcore scene come out of the intensity of the Reagan era chaos of the early/mid 80s. It was completely mind boggling to travel through Schemel's outstanding memory of the late 70s rock god phenomenon, the 1980s righteousness and hardcore energy and into the 90s where he saw bands like Nirvana, Bratmobile and Earth come out from under the mist and into the stratosphere of finance and fantasy. History and cosmic hemisphere. Schemel has survived and thrived and his insight into music, culture, film (specifally horror) are nothing but inspiring and modivating. It was a pure joy speaking to the legend and really getting to know him through this in-depth interview and conversation between two people. Enjoy!

Season 4 Ep.#8 - Dylan Carlson - Earth Nov 18, 2022

A true pioneer of sound and a sonic wizard of tone, Dylan Carlson has had his thumb on the pulse of all things heavy and mediative for over three decades now. First forming Earth in 1989, the name inspired by the humble beginings of Sabbath, Carlson was already ahead of the curve with what he envisioned for his band. Long song structures, isolated riffs and the attention span of a sherpa upon a Nepalese mountain top, but maybe he was a little too ahead of curve back in those days... With the ressurection of not only the music and the band, but of Carlson himself, Earth has been one of the most consistent forces of nature and ancient practises for the last 15 years. With 2008's release of "The Bees Made Honey In The Lion's Skull" really changing the status and trajectory of the band, Earth has stood the test of time and have solidified their place among the stars. It was a true honor speaking with the legend and getting to know him on many different levels. Carlson has been through alot, to say the least, but one things for certain, he's not going anywhere no matter how bad the world may seem at times! That's when great art is made and this guys are a great example of people rising to the occasion and truly reflecting that. Enjoy!

Season 4 Ep. #7 - Kyle Field of Little Wings Nov 11, 2022

Field is one of the most unique and spiritual artists, in my opinion, to the day. His guitar and voice a sonic vibration through the natural world, his work organic and plenty, his style abstract and philosophical. Little Wings is a special spirit in this world of sound and color and I'm stoked to finally have him on the podcast! Make sure to check out Uncle Kyle's new works on labels such as Sun Cru and Astral Spirits!

Season 4 - Ep. #5 - Jason Woodbury Oct 26, 2022

Jason Woodbury is a writer, deejay and record man based in the Sonoran Desert. He's the creative director at Hello Merch, editor of Justin Gage's "Aquarium Drunkard", host of the Transmissions podcast as well as his monthly program "Range and Basin on Dublab". Woodbury has contributed to such platforms as Pitchfork, AD, Flood Magazine, CBR, Relix and many more. Theres not much Woodbury can't do and when he's not writing about music, you can find him playing with his group Kitomoto! It was a good time sitting down with this swiss army knife cat to talk about all things music, UFOs and of course the goat of all goats, Adam Sander. Enjoy!

Season 4 Ep. #4 - Randy Holden (Part Two) Oct 21, 2022

Ending this two Part series with the legendary Randy Holden was something cosmic and spectacular. This is the most intimate betrayal of the guitar god's life as we explore beyond the music! Holden eventually stopped playing music all together, if you can imagine, and move to Hawaii where he fell in love with commercial fishing before buying his own boats and becoming his own captain! Holden really held on for dear life as things unfolded for him over the decades with loss, heart ache and existentialism all around him, but he never gave up! Relocating back to California he began to play again and with an old friend from Blue Cheer, the late Paul Whaley that recorded one last album together. Holden's brainchild "Population 2" got it's proper release on Riding Easy Records a few years back and has since then gained a whole new audience and generation for Holden's groundbreaking work!

I'm beyond excited and honored to share this beautiful and intimate ending to the legendary guitarist story. Enjoy!

Season 4 - Ep. #3 - Glen E. Friedman Oct 16, 2022

A legend among legends Glen E. Friedman single handedly documented the California Dogtown skate scene in the mid 70's when he was just a teenager and had already been published in Skateboarder magazine during this time! He shot the likes of the late Jay Adams, TA, Peralta, Red Dog and so many more. Soon after he would go on to do just the same for the emerging punk movement that sprawled the land and took over the consciousness of the youth in the the early 80s. Friedman took some of the earliest photos of bands such as Black Flag, Bad Brains, Minor Threat and many more. Friedman was also on the early horizon of Hip-Hop and was able to captures some of earliest pioneers of the game such as Run DMC, ICE-T, Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, etc. A true renegade and master of his craft. Friedman has captured some of the most pinnacle moments in skatebaording and music culture in the last 40 plus years. It was incredibe speaking as well as meeting Friedman as I've been a fan of his for as long as I can remember. Enjoy!

Season 4 - Ep. #2 - Randy Holden (Part One) Oct 14, 2022

One of the greatest guitarist of all time, Randy Holden is a house hold name not only in rock n' roll, but in HEAVY METAL! Prior to joining Blue Cheer, Holden was always and still is, on a mission, a cosmic mission to find the right tone and sustain to project his guitar sound to the cosmos.

In this two part series Holden and I talk about his early days with Fender IV, Sons of Adam, what was left of Blue Cheer towards the end of the 60s when he joined and recording the heaviest most explosive record of all time, "Population 2". Enjoy!

Season 4 Ep. #1 - Mike Stax - Ugly Things Magazine Oct 09, 2022

What a great episode to kick off Season 4! Mike Stax has been at it with Ugly Things Magazine for over thirty years! Covering bands and artists that didn't receive the attention, or acknowledgment that they deserved so long ago, as well as shedding light on legends such as the Craig Smith story here recently. Born and raised in England, Stax moved to So-Cal in the early 80s to pursue music and what he would come to find out a few years down the line was starting a rock and roll magazine was also in his future! It was great meeting and speaking to the legend behind UTM and getting to know him as he too feels he was born to late. Stax is wonderful at bridging the gap between past/present and bringing these stories to light. He's definitely inspired what I do here with the podcast and my online publication! Enjoy!

Season 3 Ep. #20 - Fred Pessaro - Creem Magazine Oct 06, 2022

In this season finale I spoke to the legend Fred Pessaro about all things music and culture. Pessaro is one of those guys thats always keeping mutliple fires burning all at once. A lover of music and someone that is heavly influenced by culture, he is considered to be one of the most "influential people in NYC" and has editorial expience for prestigious outlets such as Vice, Brooklyn Vegan, New York Times, Revolver, just to name a few. It was great speaking as well as meeting Fred as we spoke about his youth growing up in DC's hardcore scene, going for it when it comes to shooting your shot, bringing rock n' roll's most legendary publication back to life, Creem Magazine and so much more. Enjoy!

Season 3 Ep. #19 - The Jackalope - Joe & The Most Comprehensive Hunter S Thompson Collection In The World Oct 03, 2022

The Jackalope Joe, arguably has one of the most extensive and intimate collections of the late - great Dr. Hunter S. Thompson in the world. Starting his collection in the early 2000's, Joe set out on a mission to build the life of someone that lived mad and wrote even madder. A person so special, so ludicrous that he simply could not be contained in just the pages he wrote, but in the objects and relics he collected and aquired throughout his life. it was a pleasure speaking to Joe about HST's legacy, the way he chose to live his singular life and so much more. Enjoy!

Season 3 Ep. #18 - Rob (Eclectic Mud) Sep 25, 2022

Rob (Eclectic Mud) is a homie from the So-Cal area that has a passion for all things rock and roll both from the underground as well the above ground sounds. Born and raised in Connecticut, Rob moved to NYC just after the 9/11 attacks and actually when this conversation took place a few weeks back After many years living in the East Coast and a few journies inbetween, Rob found himself in Southern California in recent years where he is now married and spends his days spinning records and enojoying his wife and child's company. It was a pleasure finally getting to meet the homie after follwing him on social media since the Pandemic. Enjoy!

Season 3 Ep. #17 - Timothy Williams - Composer Sep 19, 2022

Timothy Williams is a composer that moved to LA in the early 2000s to pursue his craft as well as his love for music. Having worked on projects for Disney, it wasn't until Williams got his big break, along with friend and colleague Tyler Bates, on the film 300. Since then Williams has worked on projects such as "Get Out", Jordan Peele's debut masterpiece, "Deadpool 2", "The Swear Jar" and here mostly recently, the Ti West film "Pearl". It was great speaking with Williams about his love and passion for music, sailing, his family and what it takes to be an artist in this decade. Enjoy!

Season 3 Ep. #16 - Riley Hawk Sep 16, 2022

Some Folks you feel you've always known. I've experienced this dozens of times, especially on the podcast with various guests and Riley is just one of those people. Super down to Earth, a great talent at everything he stes hismind too, buut above all, his own person. I've wanted to do an episode with him on the podcast since I first started as we both share similar interests and passions and figured it would be like meeting an old friend! If you know Riley, you know he's a killer both on the board as well as off the board. This episode focuses on those many talents and passions, but more so we found ourselves explore the age of youth, shedding light on mental health consciousness, the small things and being intentional with your time. It was a pleasure speaking to our new homie. Hope you enjoy the show!

Season 3 Ep. #15 - Gurf Morliz and The Legend of Blaze Foley Sep 14, 2022

Born and raised in Buffalo, NY Gurl Morlix moved to TX in his mid 20s to pursue his love and passion for music. Playing locally, it was a matter of time till the cosmic entity know as Blaze Foley was bound to end up in Morlix's life. The dou would go on to become great friends, play countless shows together as well as record music together until Foley's untimely death in the 80s.

Spending time between his family's cabin in Canada and Austin, TX, Gurf still writes and records music constantly and is currenytly working on a release this Fall! it was an honor speaking to this legend and hearing his stories as well as his journey through music and so much more. Enjoy

Season 3 Ep. #14 - Primitive Man Soundz on Supertalk.FM Radio Show! Sep 04, 2022

I was recently invited by Buddy Slowik, the host of Mississippi's Supertalk. Fm radio station called the "Handyman Show" yesterday morning to speak about the podcast, my love for all things 60's and 70's, a label work I for called Ancient Grease and much more! It was very nice of Buddy and his gang to have me on to talk about whats been going on here at Primitive Man Soundz this past year and a half and what I've been working towards. You can follow his show in the link below, enjoy! https://www.supertalk.fm/shows/the-handyman-show/Support the show