iHearIC

I had to reschedule this week's planned guest (stay tuned for February 3rd...). I've been obsessively working on a new composition for the past few days, so I decided that I'd use this week's show to present, demonstrate, and test drive some components of MODAL EXPLORATION! The patch uses University of Iowa EMS instrument samples, found here:  theremin.music.uiowa.edu/MIS.html Will Huff's "Ha...

Surprise! We got back into the KRUI studio for our first radio show of 2019! Chris Emery (from two episodes ago) joined me as we revisited the rest of 2018's live iHearIC concerts. Listen to last week's radio show for the earlier 2018 concert recordings. Chris has contributed to a lot of the music on my bandcamp, so you can find a lot of his creative output there:  justinkcomer.bandcamp.com V...

It's the last iHearIC Radio of the year! And I'm still exiled from KRUI. Michele came over and we started going through all of the live recordings from 2018 iHearIC concerts that haven't already been played on the radio show. We also discuss resolutions, reunions, and... recriminations? Michele's podcast, Welcome To My Show: soundcloud.com/michele-guild / twitter.com/michelekguild / facebook.com/w...

It's Christmas week, so Justin's hometown friends are back to visit family! Listen as Justin, Chris Emery, David Clair, Alex Taylor, and Roland Hart discuss one of their most successful high school projects and how it relates to their recent yearly tradition of recording improvised music together around New Year's Eve. Superfans can like OsciLator on facebook:  facebook.com/OsciLator-11866938...

Another week in hibernation. More live recordings from the iHearIC archive and studio tracks by local or formerly-local artists. Relax and enjoy some art. Videos from this month's concert at Trumpet Blossom are now available to the public:  youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGA6kZJDK6qTtkv_fuETg0SMlVW5eyBfJ The remaining Vero Rose Smith-designed iHearIC t-shirts are now available to order online via...

Things are winding down and everyone is going into hibernation for the winter. For this episode, Justin just chilled alone at KRUI and played some music, including some live tracks from the iHearIC archives as well as studio recordings from local artists. Videos from last weekend's show at Trumpet Blossom are now available to the public:  youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGA6kZJDK6qTtkv_fuETg0SMlVW...

Our last concert of 2018 was last night at Trumpet Blossom! KRUI wasn't locked this week, so Michele joined me in studio to play some live tracks from the concert and talk about them. We closed the show with a goofy new holiday tune by me and some of my friends, which you can find on my bandcamp:  justinkcomer.bandcamp.com/album/chrismas-shoo All of our Patreon subscribers (at $1 or more per...

I'd been hyping this week's show for months. 3 hours broadcasting from KRUI. Loads of in-studio guests. Open phone lines. An amazing spectacle to celebrate the 50th episode of our radio show. Then somebody mistakenly locked the studio and a foot of snow dropped on Iowa City. Fortunately I have enough audio equipment at home to slap together a podcast recording session complete with single phone ca...

We got another composer in the studio today: Jonathan Wilson! Jon completed his PhD at the University of Iowa about a year ago. In this hour, we discussed two of his compositions in detail, as well as an excerpt of a novel he's working on. Check out Jon's website and follow him on soundcloud:  jonathanjawilson.com  /  soundcloud.com/jonathanjwilson Performance videos from November's...

Today's special guest was composer and oboist Lydia Dempsey! She is currently working on her MA in composition at the University of Iowa. We talked about her past, present, and future musical activities. We even got to listen to two of her pieces! Peruse Lydia's website and follow her on soundcloud:  lydiadempsey.com  /  soundcloud.com/lydia-dempsey Performance videos from our most...

We had a concert Friday at Java House! Vero joined me in the studio today to recap Friday night's performances and perform a little bit herself. We also talked a lot about current and future projects involving our family histories. Check out all of Vero's music and art here: verorosesmith.com / facebook.com/verorosesmithart / verorosesmith.bandcamp.com / twitter.com/verorosesmith / youtube.com/use...

We have a concert this Friday but the studio is haunted! Listen as Justin struggles to prepare you for November's iHearIC concert at Java House while experiencing supernatural events and goblin harassment. Aside from the scary stuff, this episode is dedicated to our friends Stella and Addison (known to the iHearIC audience as Boy Crazy) because they got married yesterday. Come to this Friday's sho...

Can you believe we've been doing this thing for a year? Justin celebrated the anniversary of iHearIC Radio with longtime friend Duroje Gwamna of (among many things) Soul Sherpa! We talked about Duroje's upbringing, aspirations, and our shared inspiration and love for video games. We even got to listen to some of D's electronic music and a little bit of live trombone performance! Follow Soul Sherpa...

The radio dream team is back. David Clair and Michele Guild join Justin in a show filled with twang, horror, and mealtime classifications. This episode is dedicated to Jake and Bailey on the occasion of their wedding. Follow Michele and listen to her podcast, Welcome To My Show:  https://soundcloud.com/michele-guild  /  https://twitter.com/michelekguild  /  https://www.fac...

Here's a very music-heavy episode! I almost don't talk at all. Enjoy clips from our live show at High Ground Cafe from October 5th. Videos of these performances will be available on our youtube in about a week. Patreon subscribers already have access to the full concert video:  patreon.com/ihearic This episode features music by: Deb Tiemens ( https://facebook.com/debssong / https://store.cdba...

Our old friend Michele Guild is back to help me prepare for this week's concert at High Ground. Come hang out with us this Frinight at 8pm to hear performances by Deb Tiemens, Christian Cripe, Jill Abruzzio, and Gabby Ursula Chelette. Admission is free but it would be very good of you to support local music by either donating at the show or subscribing to our Patreon: patreon.com/ihearic Follow Mi...

Wow! Another bonus episode on the iHearIC podcast feed! Wombat (me, Carlos Cotallo Solares, and Will Yager) went on KRUI's Local Tunes show this past Tuesday night. Max Lipnick was a wonderful host and we had a great time talking with him and playing. In fact, we stayed a lot later than we originally planned. Catch Local Tunes live on KRUI (89.7FM on your radio, krui.fm online) every Tuesday night...

We had a concert two nights ago! Today's show includes a few snippets of Friday's performances. Subscribe to our patreon ( patreon.com/ihearic ) for $1 or more a month to watch the full video now. Videos of each performance will be on our youtube page ( youtube.com/ihearic ) soon as well. In addition to the concert recap clips, Vero Rose Smith and Chris Wiersema joined me for a conversation about...

Diviin Huff of KRUI's A Moment with Diviin stopped by to chat with me about creativity, spirituality, and positivity. She's super nice and smart and you should check out her show live on KRUI every Thursday at 5pm. Past episodes can be found at  https://soundcloud.com/krui . In case you weren't aware, we are hosting a LIVE FREE CONCERT this Friday at 8pm at Java House:  https://www.faceb...

Hello! I'm putting a bonus episode in the podcast feed this week. Earlier this summer, I had the pleasure of joining Diviin Huff on her KRUI show, A Moment With Diviin, to chat for an hour. I figured now would be a good time to share this recording with the iHearIC audience because this Sunday (9/16), Diviin will be appearing on iHearIC Radio! Tune in live at 4pm at 89.7 FM if you're in IC, or kru...

Faithful friend of the show Michele Guild returns after Justin's 2-week break from radio. Join us as we completely botch the show introduction, take a single off-air phone call, intentionally spread misinformation, and most importantly, recap the live iHearIC concert from August 31st. This episode features music by: Treecloud Purcha$e ( https://purchase.bandcamp.com  /  https://www.faceb...

I was riding solo today, playing tracks and talking to myself. This episode starts out with a preview of this Friday's concert at The Mill (fb event:  https://www.facebook.com/events/2187158771520875 ) by giving you all a taste of music by Purcha$e, Fever Love, and Treecloud. Then I get into a shuffled selection of live and studio recordings by local or ex-local artists. Listen during the wea...

Returning guests Will Yager, Ashley Yotty, and Michele Guild helped me ring in the new school year. We talked about Will's summer activities, Lord of the Rings, and moving to Vermont. Check out this concert we're hosting at the end of this month: You can RSVP on facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/events/2187158771520875 Check out Will's stuff: https://soundcloud.com/will-yager / https:/...

Flutist Rose Bishop joined me at the KRUI studio today to discuss her busy schedule, audition experiences, and recent work with the Durward Contemporary Music Ensemble. She played a little bit too! Here's Rose's website, where you can listen to recordings, see her upcoming events, and register for Cornell College Flute Day:  http://rosebishopflute.com Durward is here:  http://www.durward...

Hey! I figured I better put something out on the podcast feed since I'm sure there are a few people subscribed here but not following us on Facebook or Twitter. We got all the venues booked for this Fall's concerts! See? We also started a Patreon page for anyone who might want to contribute to the iHearIC fund on a regular basis: https://www.patreon.com/ihearic . This is the money that makes sure...