AudPod

Minneapolis singer, rapper, and composer Yana the Mooncricket talks about how she wrote the song “Pearls (Interlude),” the process of recording it in collaboration with Poetíc Mamá, and filming the video for it, which dropped this past October.  Check out the video on YouTube ; all recorded singles are available on major streaming platforms. To see Yana perform at 7th St Entry on January 22, purch...

Zeke, Victor, Inayah and Matt of the Twin Cities-based neo-soul/alt-indie band SoulFlower talk about how they formed, passing the vibe check, and recording their new SETLIST EP (available now on all major streaming platforms). The track included at the end of this episode is “Watersong,” from the new EP.  Buy directly from the musicians here: soulflower1.bandcamp.com IG: @soulflower_music  

Twin Cities-based drummer and electronic music-maker Dave Power (aka White Dune) talks about his long history of experimenting with electronic music and about making his new album fauna , which is out now on all major streaming services. The track included at the end of this episode is “vesper.” IG: @whitedune_music whitedune.bandcamp.com

Monica Merila, vocalist of the Twin Cities-based band Eldest Daughter , talks about the band's forming in the last year, her own journey as a performer, and the process of recording an EP. The song included at the end of this episode is a freshly-recorded version of “Nobody's Son". website: eldestdaughterband.com instagram: @eldestdaughterband

Twin Cities-based Tommy Boynton talks about his new release Riches, how writing a song every day resulted in a new song cycle, and the beauty of playing his friends' music. The music included at the end of this episode is the song cycle “3 poems by Sara Teasdale,” which comprises settings of “The Crystal Gazer,” “Riches,” and “The Answer"; these tracks and the rest of Riches are available on all m...

Sage talks about writing and recording her new album Blood Cells , providing background on her personal experiences, certain Special Sound Moments in the album, and how she approaches lyrics vs. music. The track included at the end of this episode is the title track from Blood Cells, which is available now on all major streaming platforms. IG: @sagenizhoni website: sagenizhoni.com

Noah and Nelson talk about improvising together, reflect on recent influences, and defend the virtues of the cassette tape. The track included at the end of this episode is “Channel Resolution," from the duo's recent release .  Stream/purchase the album and check out tour dates at noahbarker.bandcamp.com , plus check out Nelson's website at nelsondevereauxmusic.com . IG: @noisebody (Noah) and @nel...

Carmen Abelson, Hannah Christiansen, and Isidora Nojkovic of the Chicago-based Varo String Quartet (which also includes Lena Vidulich) talk about their first season as a newly-formed quartet and their upcoming concert of music by Grazyna Bacewicz, whose compositional style shifted soon after she was severely injured in a car accident in 1954. Get tickets here for Varo SQ's June 14 concert at the I...

DeCarlo Jackson and Rick Haneman of the Twin Cities-based indie jazz group HEYARLO talk about recent releases, their evolution as a group, and upcoming summer shows. The single at the end of this episode is “Chanting & Gossip,” and is available on all major streaming platforms. heyarlo.com IG: @heyarlo_

The “founding contributor and champion of the Weirdo Industrial Complex,” Tim Kaiser makes, performs with, and records his own electronic musical instruments. He's based in Duluth, MN, but will be venturing to cities in New York, Ohio, Illinois, and elsewhere during his upcoming Music for Weirdos Tour. Visit his website for all tour dates! tim-kaiser.org IG: @timkaiserduluth

Nashville-based sound artist and improvising multi-instrumentalist Jayve Montgomery (also known as Abstract Black) talks about how deep listening has informed the sounds on his new tape, Breathing With Each Ear (Hour 3). The piece included at the end of this episode is Montgomery's “Where There Is No Sun To Light The Way,” available now to stream and/or purchase at jayvemontgomery.bandcamp.com . j...

Amanda Beaune (violin), Zaira Castillo (piano), and Isidora Nojkovic (cello) of the recently-formed, Chicago-based Codex Trio discuss their upcoming September 12 program for New Music Chicago's Impromptu Fest . Codex Trio's performance at Impromptu Fest takes place 6:00pm Tuesday, September 12, at Epiphany Center for the Arts . The audio excerpt at the end of this episode is the first movement fro...

Chicago-based quartet a Light Sleeper discuss their new album Equaeverpoise (out on Cuneiform Records ), their writing process, and how improvisation informs that process. The tune included at the end of this episode is “Trees and Flora,” from Equaeverpoise. a Light Sleeper includes: Maria Elena Hernandez - alto and tenor saxophones  Traci Huff - viola  Matthew Jung - drums, keyboard  Dheeru Penne...

Albuquerque-based shoegaze guitarist David Castillo (aka SOMNILOQUIST ) talks about their songwriting process, their relationship to visual aesthetics, and their upcoming split release with fellow ABQ act ōverwhelm .  Song included in this episode is “Dead Willow” SOMNILOQUIST IG: @somnillawafer  somniloquist.bandcamp.com ōverwhelm IG: @overwhelmnm overwhelmnm.bandcamp.com

The pod returns! We're restarting AudPod with the Minneapolis-based Anita Velveeta, whose new genre-elusive album Western Amphibians came out in March 2023.  Included song: “Put Me in My Place” (from Western Amphibians ) anitavelveeta.bandcamp.com IG: @anita.velveeta

Jazz trumpet player and composer Emily Kuhn talks about the writing and recording process for her upcoming debut album, Sky Stories , and her collaboration with different musicians and ensembles in Chicago. emilykuhntrumpet.com IG: @emilykuhntrumpet

Audrey and the Spooky Boo gang talk about the band's forthcoming concept album  Cult Classic , how a band can be a cult, and recording during COVID-19. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Audrey visits and talks with the artists of Royal Sessions, who have been jamming together every week for the past month or so in a socially-distant, outdoor setting in Jackson Park.  Instagram: @colliersworld Facebook: Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few   Intro music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

The bois of ~Nois are back on the pod to deliver some exciting news! Join Hunter Bockes, János Csontos, Jordan Lulloff, and Brandon Quarles as they discuss a recent project they're finally ready to unveil. noissaxophone.com IG: @noissaxophone Twitter: @Noissaxophone   Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Katie Wood talks about the recently-formed collective's goal of providing information, connection and perspective amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they hope to create something long-lasting that can address and facilitate more discussion of pre-existing issues that have come to the fore as a result of the crisis. SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/halecollective IG: @halecollective Music by Aud...

Veronica & Jordan (half of Cloudtone) talk about their minimalist song-naming practices, their songwriting process, and learning new moves for the stage. cloudtone.bandcamp.com IG: @cloudtone_ Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Audrey (30, as of March 9) & Heidi (29) talk about turning 30, their career goals, expectations, and how those things have changed (among many other things). audreyqsnyder.com heidijoosten.com Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Caitleen talks about the origins of Lynx Project and its Autism Advocacy Series, how art song can help to convey the words of young people with autism, and the responsibility of arts organizations to create inclusive and accessible performances.  lynxproject.org  IG: @lynx.project  Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Julian & Audrey talk about genre-blending, some of Julian's formative experiences in contemporary music, and his commitment to advancing black music in America. julianterrellotis.com Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Daniel & Jessica talk about the origins of the conductorless chamber orchestra Unsupervised, their upcoming program on February 6 at the Fine Arts Building, and about Daniel's promising future as a public radio host. unsupervisedchi.org IG: @unsupervisedchicago Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig