The Vineyard Podcast

Soundtracks for occupations, opening the door, and the knife that cuts both ways. Fabien de Menou (Perilymph) Perilymph’s “Progressions Imaginaires” - https://open.spotify.com/album/ "PERILYMPH started as a one-man project led by Fabien de Menou, a french multi-instrumentalist living in Berlin, who was interested in producing music in the vein of Kraut Rock tinged Psychedelia. He recorded everythi...

Working with the right tool, the behavior of the 4-track, and hiking in the dark. Tim Hill Tim Hill’s “Moon Landing”- https://timhilltapes.bandcamp.com/album/moon-landing "Although adept keyboardist Tim Hill is most known for being a touring member of Allah-Las, his upcoming 7” on newly founded Calico Discos label finds him quite comfortable behind the acoustic guitar (and 4-track recorder)." Exce...

The right move, an interesting crossing of paths, and letting things come to you. Emily Tooraen (Tchotchke) Tchotchke - "Dizzy" (Official Video)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbV1BAp5hdM Tchotchke - "Don't Hang Up On Me" (Official Video)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= Tchotchke - "Wish You Were a Girl" (Official Video)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= Tchotchke - "Come on, Sean" (Official V...

A confused rooster, tourcation, and hosting foreign exchange students. Scout Gillett Scout Gillett - hush, stay quiet (Official Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOD8tm9YAKM "An indie spark plug with old soul sensibilities, Scout Gillett crafts soulful, folk-tinged music that draws on both her rural roots and her DIY spirit." Excerpt from https://capturedtracks.com/artist/sco... Scout Gille...

Singing with Willie Nelson, mama's secret recipe, and living on a commune in Orange County. Will Worden MOONLIT / WILL WORDEN / OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xVFCzb0iVQ “Hailing from Sugarland, Texas, Will Worden is a singer and guitarist with a compelling baritone that betrays his age. Having wandered out West, he entered the Pres studio to wax his debut." Excerpt from ht...

A natural flowy process, living a ghost life, and making what tastes good. David Lantzman (The Soft Pack, Fun Country) "Fun Country is David Lantzman and Carl Harders" Excerpt from https://funcountry.bandcamp.com/album/welcome-to-fun-country The Soft Pack: Bandcamp: https://bandcamp.com/tag/the-soft-pack Merch: https://shop.mexicansummer.com/artist… Fun Country: Bandcamp: https://funcountry.bandca...

A cesspool of joy, free energy, and the scent of koalas. Bonnie Bloomgarden (Death Valley Girls) "Death Valley Girls, LA's finest purveyors of otherworldly rock n roll, have left little time between their 2023 LP Islands in the Sky and their rollicking new single, "I Am a Wave." The band, which consists of Bonnie Bloomgarden (vocals, organ, Wurlitzer), Larry Schemel (guitar), Sarah Linton (bass),...

Karaoke competitions, finally understanding stocks, and door etiquette. Brock Van Pelt (The Charities) An Ode to The Ranch (Trailer) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zajjIkfl74k The Charities’ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecharities963 "The Charities are on a mission to bring their twist on funk and soul music to the ears of the world. They are a band of 6 brothers from Southern California...

Warm coffee, America’s landscapes, and drinking beers on a Tuesday night. Arjen Van Opstal (Iguana Death Cult) "After the pandemic hit, and the people of the world suddenly grew wary and suspicious of one another, Iguana Death Cult, one of Europe’s most exciting rock exports, became more than just a band to its members—it became therapy. “I think for the first ten times we went to jam,” says guita...

Whispering, dead heads in Latin America, and the funk facial gesture. Santiago Lizcano (BALTHVS, Santa Lucia Funk) "BALTHVS is a Colombian psychedelic funk trio formed in December 2019. Best known for their eclectic style, which fuses elements of Middle Eastern Music, Disco, House, Funk, Psychedelia, Indie Rock, Surf and Cumbia into a cohesive whole. The band is notable for their energetic shows,...

A get in get out kind of thing, like minded people from elsewhere, and being somewhat of an elder statesman. Johnny Payne "Do you remember rock and roll radio? The harmonies, the hooks, the choruses? Johnny Payne does. Or more specifically, he remembers that beautifully fucked up arc of let’s say ’70 to ’76, that time when the impossibly bright lights of an entire generation’s youthful idealism ga...

Out in the open scheming, 60 hours of “The Wire '', and gas powered towel racks. Tim Hellman (Thee Oh Sees, Flat Worms) Flat Worms - Time Warp in Exile (Official Music Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ki3NXFPO1s Osees - Intercepted Message - Live on The Best Show (Full Album Performance)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_FNNqJe2ag&t=1085s ""Psych-punk psychic warrior, ear worm-farmer, an...

Playing screamo music at 11:00 AM in a synagogue, going to the library, and Pacific Northwest summers. Jefferey Silverstein Jeffrey Silverstein - "(Theme From) Western Sky Music" (Music Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSCkkpr97_o "Jeffrey Silverstein returns in 2023 with his second full-length release: Western Sky Music. Based in Portland, Silverstein channels the natural beauty of his ad...

Natural falsetto, a house fire, and trippy dreams. Johnny Ruiz (Johnny Ruiz & The Escapers) "When a young man’s in love, sometimes it’s hard to let go. The dream of what “could have been” and the good memories that seem to mask the bad ones. Knowing you’re to blame but without the ability to accept it. Asking her to stick around when you know she shouldn’t. Johnny wrote “Oralia” in the grips of th...

Starting on the East coast, bringing a dog on tour, and a healthy mix of ballads and upbeat songs. Molly Burch Molly Burch’s “Daydreamer”- https://www.omnianmusicgroup.com/products/daydreamer "Molly Burch was exposed to the arts at an early age. Growing up in Los Angeles with a writer/producer father and a casting director mother, Burch's childhood was filled with old Hollywood musicals and the so...

The camera work of Malcolm & The Middle, email protocol, and walking in to see what’s up for a bit. David Ruiz (SadGirl, The Paranoyds) "The Paranoyds have the kind of connection people only dream of: as non-biological sisters who have known each other longer than they haven't and speak a language that no one else can understand. With a bond that began in preschool, Laila Hashemi (keys/vocals) and...

Following whatever you’re into, flipping the mind into different perspectives, and the individual spirit. Adam Halliwell (Mildlife) "Mildlife was formed in Melbourne by four school friends: keyboardist/vocalist Kevin McDowell, guitarist Adam Halliwell, bassist Tom Shanahan, and drummer James Donald. Taking their initial cues from '70s rock, they went on to encompass a much broader spectrum of infl...

Having more contact with nature, cracking the code, and making peace with something you don't like. Juan Zaballa (Tall Juan) Paloma- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0HAWAXOCWY "Tall Juan is as tall (about 6 feet 3 inches) as he is named Juan, and in his brief career, he has lovingly commanded the art of pastiche. On his 2017 debut Olden Goldies, Juan Zaballa introduced himself in 15 short songs a...

The tone of The Sopranos Season 1, cowboy woohoos, and drinking absinthe from Spain. Jacob Rubeck (Surf Curse) "Surf Curse owes its existence to the indomitable spirit of rock and roll, or maybe it’s just the enduring power of friendship. Some would argue they’re the same thing. But they’ll remain timeless as long as kids aren’t willing to feel like outcasts in silence. In other words, forever. So...

Paint fumes, the technical side of the tour, and the aesthetic of Trader Joes. Pablo Sotelo (Inner Wave) “Inner Wave is an alternative indie-pop band from Los Angeles, California. They are known for their blend of psychedelic and synthwave sounds weaving in indie rock elements, jazz chords, Latin beats, and smooth vocals" Excerpt from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inner_Wave Inner Wave: Bandcamp:...

Real social networks, the hired gun lifestyle, and getting conned by a dentist. Noah Bond (Cut Worms, John Andrews & The Yawns, Bonny Doon, Widowspeak, Martin Courtney, Anna St. Louis) “My focus as a drummer is simple - to serve the song. I pride myself on providing thoughtful and creative drumming that never distracts from the artist’s original vision." Excerpt from https://noahbonddrums.com Noah...

A library of Taco Bell sauce packets, Nebraska seafood, and driving a stickshift. Josh Menashe (Frankie and The Witch Fingers) “Bubbling up from the psychedelic tar pits of L.A., Frankie and the Witch Fingers have been a constant source of primordial groove for the better part of the last decade. Formed and incubated in Bloomington, IN before moving west to scrap with Los Angeles’ garage rock rabb...

Chasing off scorpions, evolving into something else, and studying time. Danny Lee Blackwell (Night Beats, Abraxas) “Night Beats is the brain-child of Native Texan Danny Lee Blackwell. The soundtrack of a generation, the band’s R&B inspired Western Psychedelic sound is a reckoning, a shoot-out at dawn, the ear-splitting peel-out that leaves nothing but a cloud of red dust in its wake. Through the y...

Hanging out at the DMV, a ukulele standard about Catalina, and the good feeling music of the Big Chill generation. Dent May “Known for shepherding a kind of classic American songwriting into the age of bedroom recording, Mississippi born musician Dent May is soaking it in and taking his time on his new LP Late Checkout. After contributing heavily to his local Oxford music and art community, May be...

90 minute sets, a word to mouth ground swell, and hard curfews. Lucas Harwood (King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Heavy Moss) “Formed in 2011 in Melbourne, Australia, by a group of friends who jammed frequently, then decided on a whim to play a show, the lineup consisted of vocalist/guitarist Stu Mackenzie, harmonica player/singer Ambrose Kenny-Smith, guitarists Cook Craig and Joey Walker, bassist...