Music Person

Roman Zangari and Kyra Morling of Jawdropped from Los Angeles, CA. Roman, Kyra and Dylan discuss the LA vibe crisis, acting, how awesome 2029 is gonna be, music scene points of entry, never having social media, going down the Lemonhole, the viral Jawdropped Challenge, Bub & Grandma’s employing the broader LA touring musician network, and natural wine. + Roman and Kyra each give us a letter of...

Sam & Louise Sullivan from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Sam, Louise and Dylan discuss West Coast produce, water ice, the Historic New Jersey scene, their special button boy, rent, teaching, channeling Australian abundance, married person privilege, passing The Girls Test, our absolute hero Luke Combs, and Lent. + Sam and Louise get something off their chests. Artists we mentioned: Star Mo...

Sam & Louise Sullivan from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Sam, Louise and Dylan discuss West Coast produce, water ice, the Historic New Jersey scene, their special button boy, rent, teaching, channeling Australian abundance, married person privilege, passing The Girls Test, our absolute hero Luke Combs, and Lent. + Sam and Louise get something off their chests. Artists we mentioned: Star Moles,...

Lily Seabird from Burlington, Vermont. Lily and Dylan discuss turning it up a notch, daily life, self worth, the need for a piano, David Bowie’s eras, acting both your age and your shoe size, feedback loops of turmoil, her average song length being 6 minutes, psychedelic sorrow, the strangeness of idolizing songwriters, and “being crazy.” + Lily gives a letter of recommendation. *Editor's note: Dy...

Lily Seabird from Burlington, Vermont. Lily and Dylan discuss turning it up a notch, daily life, self worth, the need for a piano, David Bowie’s eras, acting both your age and your shoe size, feedback loops of turmoil, her average song length being 6 minutes, psychedelic sorrow, the strangeness of idolizing songwriters, and “being crazy.” + Lily gives a letter of recommendation. *Editor's note: Dy...

John Ross of Wild Pink from New York City. John and Dylan discuss Ridgewood, Florida, Tom Petty, the pre-loaded meaning of his “cancer record” or his “fatherhood record,” Tunnel of Love, Mr. Jambo, the difference between a Film Guy and a Movie Guy, working with MJ Lenderman and members Wednesday, and collab posts.  + John answers a listener advice question. Artists we mentioned: Elijah Wolf,...

John Ross of Wild Pink from New York City. John and Dylan discuss Ridgewood, Florida, Tom Petty, the pre-loaded meaning of his “cancer record” or his “fatherhood record,” Tunnel of Love, Mr. Jambo, the difference between a Film Guy and a Movie Guy, working with MJ Lenderman and members Wednesday, and collab posts.  + John answers a listener advice question. Artists we mentioned: Elijah Wolf,...

Julian McCamman of Victoryland, from New York City. Julian and Dylan discuss opening for LCD Soundsystem, Y2K-era NYC indie rock, industry shows, being from San Diego (derogatory), moving to Philly to make music, moving away from Philly to make music, ambition, shadow selves, sex, and performance. + Julian gets something off his chest. Artists we mentioned: Blood, Deerhunter, Beach House, LCD Soun...

Julian McCamman of Victoryland, from New York City. Julian and Dylan discuss opening for LCD Soundsystem, Y2K-era NYC indie rock, industry shows, being from San Diego (derogatory), moving to Philly to make music, moving away from Philly to make music, ambition, shadow selves, sex, and performance. + Julian gets something off his chest. Artists we mentioned: Blood, Deerhunter, Beach House, LCD Soun...

Join host Dylan Tupper Rupert as she experiences her first Newport Folk Festival, during the weekend of July 24-26, 2026.  Featuring musings, appearances, and performances by/about:  Jenn Pelly, Eleanor Petry, Kareem Rahma, Hayley Williams, Remi Wolf, Wednesday, Madi Diaz, Morgan Nagler, Medium Build, This Is Lorelei, Victoria from the street, Ben from the crowd, the I Hate Mayonnaise Gu...

Join host Dylan Tupper Rupert as she experiences her first Newport Folk Festival, during the weekend of July 24-26, 2026.  Featuring musings, appearances, and performances by/about:  Jenn Pelly, Eleanor Petry, Kareem Rahma, Hayley Williams, Remi Wolf, Wednesday, Madi Diaz, Morgan Nagler, Medium Build, This Is Lorelei, Victoria from the street, Ben from the crowd, the I Hate Mayonnaise Gu...

Wendy Eisenberg of New York City. Wendy and Dylan discuss craftsmanship, the loneliness of the suburbs, toxic dynamics in the jazz scene, subversion, Bambi, “respecting someone’s hustle,” the tension between relief and subversion, permission, and what if the Minions covered John Anderson.  + Wendy offers a letter of recommendation. Artists & spaces we mentioned: Greg Freeman, Zoh Amba, Ca...

Wendy Eisenberg of New York City. Wendy and Dylan discuss craftsmanship, the loneliness of the suburbs, toxic dynamics in the jazz scene, subversion, Bambi, “respecting someone’s hustle,” the tension between relief and subversion, permission, and what if the Minions covered John Anderson.  + Wendy offers a letter of recommendation. Artists & spaces we mentioned: Greg Freeman, Zoh Amba, Cat Po...

Sean Monaghan of Stud Country, from Los Angeles, California. Sean and Dylan discuss the history of queer country dancing, coming out of the closet (as alternative), trainhopping, sprung dance floors, collective movement, the role of tradition within subcultures, making space welcome for elders, folx dancing, Irish dancing, and freegans. + Sean answers a listener advice question.  Artists we m...

Sean Monaghan of Stud Country, from Los Angeles, California. Sean and Dylan discuss the history of queer country dancing, coming out of the closet (as alternative), trainhopping, sprung dance floors, collective movement, the role of tradition within subcultures, making space welcome for elders, folx dancing, Irish dancing, and freegans. + Sean answers a listener advice question.  Artists we m...

Zoh Amba from New York City and Kingsport, Tennessee. Zoh and Dylan discuss reclaiming Tennessee pride, fireflies, reinvention, devotional music, seeking wisdom within artist interviews, and keeping what’s precious close to your chest. + Zoh gives a letter of recommendation. Artists we mentioned:Wednesday, Michael Chapman, Bridget St. John, Jim White, the Dirty Three, Jason Molina, PJ Harvey, Cour...

Zoh Amba from New York City and Kingsport, Tennessee. Zoh and Dylan discuss reclaiming Tennessee pride, fireflies, reinvention, devotional music, seeking wisdom within artist interviews, and keeping what’s precious close to your chest. + Zoh gives a letter of recommendation. Artists we mentioned: Wednesday, Michael Chapman, Bridget St. John, Jim White, the Dirty Three, Jason Molina, PJ Harvey, Cou...

Swamp Dogg from the San Fernando Valley, CA. Swamp Dogg and Dylan discuss his status as cult legend of soul music, the country and Americana scene embracing his legacy, his friendship with John Prine, his cure for the male loneliness epidemic, his ceaselessly chirping smoke alarm, his late wife Yvonne’s steadying influence, and what it takes to sustain a music career over seven decades. + Swamp Do...

Swamp Dogg from the San Fernando Valley, CA. Swamp Dogg and Dylan discuss his status as cult legend of soul music, the country and Americana scene embracing his legacy, his friendship with John Prine, his cure for the male loneliness epidemic, his ceaselessly chirping smoke alarm, his late wife Yvonne’s steadying influence, and what it takes to sustain a music career over seven decades. + Swamp Do...

To celebrate Music Person’s very first birthday—June 18—Dylan Tupper Rupert answers your questions for a change! About music, scenes, phones, life, lore, live…laugh..and love… + Dip gives a letter of recommendation. Happy birthday, little podcast. Thank YOU for listening to Music Person, the elite question-asking podcast about indie music. Follow Music Person on Instagram at @ musicpersonpodcast....

To celebrate Music Person’s very first birthday—June 18—Dylan Tupper Rupert answers your questions for a change! About music, scenes, phones, life, lore, live…laugh..and love… + Dip gives a letter of recommendation. Happy birthday, little podcast. Thank YOU for listening to Music Person, the elite question-asking podcast about indie music. Follow Music Person on Instagram at @musicpersonpodcast. S...

Hannah Frances from Vermont. Hannah and Dylan discuss musician towns versus band towns, longing for the shire, loose pants, her career paths of healer vs. astrologer vs. musician, a Saturn return analysis, Hejira as a musical compass, the connection between EMDR therapy and guitar, and family. + Hannah gets something off her chest. Artists we mentioned: Jenn Wasner aka Flock of Dimes, King Tuff, L...

Hannah Frances from Vermont. Hannah and Dylan discuss musician towns versus band towns, longing for the shire, loose pants, her career paths of healer vs. astrologer vs. musician, a Saturn return analysis, Hejira as a musical compass, the connection between EMDR therapy and guitar, and family. + Hannah gets something off her chest. Artists we mentioned: Jenn Wasner aka Flock of Dimes, King Tuff, L...

Charlotte Cornfield from Toronto, Ontario. Charlotte and Dylan discuss being Wilco Teens, the Toronto aughts music scene, finding permission in Lucinda Williams’ memoir, the logistics of bringing your baby on the road, her group chat of working musician mothers, + Charlotte answers a listener advice question. Artists we mentioned:Friendship, Neil Young, Lucinda Williams, Wilco, Broken Social Scene...

Charlotte Cornfield from Toronto, Ontario. Charlotte and Dylan discuss being Wilco Teens, the Toronto aughts music scene, finding permission in Lucinda Williams’ memoir, the logistics of bringing your baby on the road, her group chat of working musician mothers, + Charlotte answers a listener advice question. Artists we mentioned: Friendship, Neil Young, Lucinda Williams, Wilco, Broken Social Scen...