The Primitive Condition Podcast

In this episode, Ben and James bring some winter cheer to the podcast through discussing their holiday traditions, memories, movies, the holiday songs they love and hate, and unveil their plans for The Primitive Condition in the upcoming new year.

In this episode, Ben and James wrap up sharing about the creation process of their first full length album.  In it they discuss the lessons learned of self producing The Primitive Condition - Side A and B, and go into detail about self producing the album, their favorite tracks and riffs (just a tiny bit of self glorification), and thoughts about the making of this podcast.

In this episode, Ben and James discuss Halloween in Oregon, enjoying original mixes of records vs updated remixes, and how much post recording processing is too much. Featuring the song “The Armistice” from their second EP, The Primitive Condition - Side B, they dig into artist/fan dynamics and the importance of setting realistic expectations on your musical heroes.

In this episode, Ben and James discuss staying relevant as an artist, compare the current methods of releasing music with how it was done in the past, and trying to avoid “listener fatigue” on their album. Featuring the song “Long Long Gone” from their second EP, The Primitive Condition - Side B, they dive into how leaving space and the use of layering can create the perfect feel for a song and wh...

In this episode, Ben and James discuss pleasures and woes of the fall season, why podcasting can be distracting, and having fun vs finding satisfaction with what you do. Featuring the song “The Starting Line” from their second EP, The Primitive Condition - Side B, they dive deep into why the first step is the most important step to take when starting a new endeavor.

In this episode, Ben and James discuss the creation and set up of Second Floor Studios - Studios A and B, working and creating music with other musicians, and how being in a band is like being in a marriage. Featuring the song “How Much Do You Want It?” from their second EP, The Primitive Condition - Side B, they pose the question and talk about how far one should or shouldn’t be willing to go to...

 In this episode, Ben and James talk about having swagger and confidence all while dealing with the woes of doing laundry, teaching children, and the start of the school year. Featuring the song “Bad Enough” from the second EP, The Primitive Condition - Side B, they discuss owning who you are and the importance of believing in yourself.

In this episode, Ben and James discuss preparing for the new school year, explain their feelings on AI being used to make music, screen usage during the pandemic, and how sometimes you don’t need to have a “perfect” recording to make the perfect song. Featuring the song “Screens” from their debut EP, The Primitive Condition - Side A, they get into how sometimes it is the imperfections of a perform...

In this episode, Ben and James discuss their summer highlights, introduce the new segment “What are you listening to?”, and talk about how there are certain things in life that you can never get or have enough of. Featuring the song “Never Enough” from their debut EP, The Primitive Condition - Side A, they expand on the idea that there are times when collaboration is a necessary thing to complete...

 In this episode, Ben and James discuss their beginnings in music, early band memories, and what drew them to create. Featuring the song “More” from their debut EP, The Primitive Condition - Side A, they explain the driving forces that push them to continue to create and make more music as they get older.

In this episode, Ben and James discuss the past, present, and future of their music. Featuring the song “Fade” from their debut EP, The Primitive Condition - Side A, they dive into how their journeys have shaped them and helped them develop into better song writers.

In this episode, Ben and James discuss their crazy holiday seasons, how recording experiences have changed over the past 30 years, and ask themselves the question “What things would you change about past musical experiences?” Featuring the song “Change It” from their debut EP, The Primitive Condition - Side A, they explain why change is a must for creative growth and progress .

In this episode, Ben and James discuss the formation of their band, “The Primitive Condition”, the meaning behind the band’s name, and the idea that everyone loves a comeback story. Featuring the song “The Comeback Kid” from their debut EP, The Primitive Condition - Side A, they dive into the creation of the song and how it came to be.