Hyphenate with Randy Randall

Listen to Aaron and Randy loose their minds as they try to break down the genius of Lightening Bolt drummer Brian Chipendale. They also check in on Southern California's ever expanding water issues, as if they knew what they were even talking about. Mentioned in this episode: Schecter Guitars Distrokid https://distrokid.com/ Izotope

Randy talks with Drummer/Visual Artist Brian Chipendale from the band Lightening Bolt about building Forth Thunder and the foundation of Providence art/noise music scene. https://laserbeast.com/ https://lightningbolt.bandcamp.com/album/earthly-delights-2 https://thrilljockey.com/artists/lightning-bolt https://brianchippendale.storenvy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chimpendale/?hl=en Mentioned in...

Today Randy and Aaron break down last week's interview with Musician / Artists Joel Kyack. Tune in for their astute ponderings on topics such as: Water, art as a thing, art as an artifact, time, gravity, magnets. Joel is the best. I have a cold. I tried to delete as many sniffles as I could but bear with me with I talk on a mic with a stuffy nose. Mentioned in this episode: Izotope Distrokid https...

Randy sits down in person with Experimental Musician / Conceptual Artists to talk early days of the Providence Rhode Island music/creative scene. Joel played in Landed and Six Finger Satalite as well as performing as a solo performer under the moniker DREAMEGA. https://www.instagram.com/joelkyack/ https://secure.x-traonline.org/store/product/314 https://joelkyack.com/pagecv https://anniversarygrou...

Aaron and Randy deiscuss last week's interview with Bjorn Copeland. They talk about water fountains, the grammy's, art, abstraction, rain. Gof balls, uppers and downers and everything inbetween. Have fun! Mentioned in this episode: Schecter Guitars Distrokid https://distrokid.com/ Izotope

Randy is joined by hyper creative auditory/visual creative genius Bjorn Copeland. They talk about abstractionism is music and art as well as go down memory lane from his childhood in Maine to Rhode Island School of Design to Brooklyn. This is the first episode of Hyphenate's Providence, RI month. More luminares of one of the North East's loudest most creative scenes to come. https://www.blackdice....

Randy and Aaron discuss last week's incredible guest Cheetie Kumar. They discuss all things food, music, hangover cures, teaching, parenting. Chill out. Mentioned in this episode: Distrokid https://distrokid.com/ Izotope Schecter Guitars

On Today's episode Randy sits down with Cheetie Kumar, the legendary guitarist turned chef. They talk about growing up, not fitting in, punk rock, music business, venues, DIY touring, and great food. If you are in Raleigh, NC or passing through do you self a favor and go to her restaurant Ajjeats and enjoy!!! https://www.instagram.com/cheetieku/ https://www.instagram.com/ajjaeats/ https://www.ajja...

Hello, Today Randy and Aaron go over last week's interview with Andreas Trolf barely for like 30 seconds somewhere in the middle of them talking about being substitute teachers, why 80's tv had so many helicopters, and how things that happen today on a day to day basis still leave them in a cinfused state of being most of the time. Mentioned in this episode: Izotope Schecter Guitars Distrokid http...

Join Randy on a wild adventure through writer/creator/animator/director/skateboarder/moto-man Andreas Trolf. For some reason Randy keeps call him Andreas "De" Trolf. I think he saved his name in his phone like that 10 years ago and Andreas never corrected him. Just a guess. They chew the fat and contemplate their belly buttons for over 40 min. Why? Because of you dear listner, they want you to hea...

Aaron and Randy discuss last week's guest Doni Blair, Bassists for the Toadies and tae kwon do ass kicker. They go off on many tangents and rarely circle back to say anything relevant to the topic. Mentioned in this episode: Schecter Guitars Distrokid https://distrokid.com/ Izotope

On today’s Hyphenate Randy sits down with Doni Blair, Bassist for the Toadies as well as a Taekwondo Master. Doni talks through his early days starting bands with his guitarist brother Zach Blair from Rise Against.  Doni Blair Links: https://www.amazon.com/Even-If-Kills-Me-Mortality/dp/159439539X https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/even-if-it-kills-me https://www.discogs.com/artist/795971-Doni-B...

On today’s Hyphenate Halftime Randy and Aaron talk aboutRise Against Guitarist and podcaster Zach Blair. Randy and Aaron get in way over their heads trying to talk about the legal justice system and racism.  Zach Blair Links: https://www.instagram.com/zachblair/ https://www.ruinousmedia.com/antiheroes https://www.guitarworld.com/news/zach-blair-anti-heroes-guitar-podcast Randy’s Gear links: https:...

Hyphenate Halftime Zach Blair Show notes On today’s Hyphenate Randy sits down with Zach Blair, guitarist for Rise Against and podcaster for Ruinous Media. His show Anti-Heroes is incredible. Go check it out. Zach is an awesome guitarist and has a great podcast.  Zach Blair Links: https://www.instagram.com/zachblair/ https://www.ruinousmedia.com/antiheroes https://www.guitarworld.com/news/zach-blai...

Hyphenate Halftime Silas Hite Show notes On today’s Hyphenate Halftime Randy and Aaron talk about Silas Hite and his journey from the desert to there heart of the Sunset Strip. Silas is an incredible commercial composer as well as a multi-talented recording artist. Aaron and Randy go through their experiences landing in Hollywood and learning how the glitzy showbiz world is not always so glittery....

On today’s Hyphenate Randy sits down with Silas Hite to talk about his journey from the desert to there heart of the Sunset Strip. Silas is an incredible commercial composer as well as a multi-talented recording artist. He began his career working with his uncles, Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh (Devo), at Mark's music studio, quickly earning a position as a full-time, in-house composer. Over the span o...

On today’s Hyphenate Halftime Randy and Aaron talk about Toshi Kasai’s interview and go down the rabbit hole of all things heavy music and rad bands. You wont wont want to miss this.  Toshi Kasai Links: https://toshikasai.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toshi_Kasai https://www.instagram.com/toshikasaimusic/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBxn7FQVhLMmJpev9GC8cw?app=desktop https://www.hilbish...

On today’s Hyphenate Randy welcomes Music Producer and Electronic Artists Toshi Kasai. Toshi has been recording The Melvins for over a decade alone with other such heavy bands like TOOL and Big Business. Toshi has also performed music as a solo artist and as a member of bands. Toshi Kasai Links: https://toshikasai.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toshi_Kasai https://www.instagram.com/toshikasaim...

On today’s Hyphenate Halftime Randy and Aaron discuss DIY superstar George Chen. They talk about music they hate and their long running history with pirate radio. Aaron gives a peak into his days on Get the Fuck up and Kill Radio. Gorilla radio!!! You will not want to miss out!!!  George Chen Links: https://zumaudio.bandcamp.com/album/zum-audio-vol-5 https://www.instagram.com/georgethechen/ https:...

On today’s Hyphenate Randy sits down with Stand up comedian/Record Label owner George Chen. They talk about George’s beginnings in the San Jose/ Bay Area DIY punk/noise scene. George has written for many independent music magazines/zines including his own zine ZUM, which is also a record label. He know resides in LA and host independent/DIY comedy shows.  George Chen Links: https://zumaudio.bandca...

On today’s Hyphenate Halftime Randy and Aaron discuss all things John Herndon, drums, drummers and music. Don’t miss it! Reflecting on last week’s episode with legendary drummer John Herndon. John has played in Chicago post punk supergroup Tortoise from its inception. He shares stories of growing up on a commune and being friend with Bob Moog. As well as stories from his time as a tattoo artists a...

On today’s Hyphenate Randy sits down with legendary drummer John Herndon. John has played in Chicago post punk supergroup Tortoise from its inception. He shares stories of growing up on a commune and being friend with Bob Moog. As well as stories from his time as a tattoo artists and painter. Herndon truly is a multi-hyphenate! John Herndon Links: https://www.instagram.com/agrapedope/ https://www....

On today’s episode of Hyphenate Halftime Aaron and Randy talk Supergroups, AI takeover and Unions. As well as all things Wah Together, NYC’s aughts supergroup! Listen in for the laughs tears and contemplation only 2 nerds could deliver on a bi-weekly basis. Listen to more at: ruinousmedia.com/hyphenate Randy’s Gear links: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ETSPVSGH--epiphone-sheraton-ii-pro-v...

What do you get when you combine the coolest people form the coolest bands in NYC? The answer: Wah Together. Formed by long time groove barons Phil Mossman (LCD Soundsystem) on bass, and Vito Roccoforte (The Rapture) on drums. They recruited tenured professor of indie song construction Steve Schiltz (Longwave) on guitar and unhinged dance siren Jaiko Suzuki (Electroputas) to weave her voice around...

On today’s Hyphenate Randy interviews Jesse Matthewson from KENmode. They talk about early days of touring and riding it out on the road. As well as getting in to the new record Void, out everywhere now. Use the links below to buy your copy and makes sure you look for tour dates near you to get tickets to go see Jesse and the crew live in front of your very eyes.  Episode supported by DistroKid, g...