The Wandering Ear

Daniel speaks with Seattle multi-instrumentalist Manatee Commune about their song Touch Theme from their latest album Simultaneity. Manatee Commune shares the story/process behind the song using demos, vocal samples, and early recordings. Photo by Paige McLaughlin Stream Touch Theme wherever you find your music at Stream Simultaneity newest album where you will find your music at Don’t forget to s...

In this episode, Daniel speaks with Seattle Alternative Electro-Soul artist FEM du lit about their song DEAD MAMA. FEM du lit shares with us the story/process behind the song using demos, lyrics, and early recordings. Photo by Victoria Luna Stream DEAD MAMA wherever you find your music at Don’t forget to share this episode with everyone you know. Follow FEM du lit on  ⁠ Instagram ⁠    ⁠ Spotify We...

In this episode, Daniel wrestles with the idea of not feeling creative and wanting to take a break from The Wandering Ear & the podcast for some time. Daniel highlights the challenges of not taking a break and the creative rut that he has been going through. This is also the last episode of Season 5.  Join our  ⁠ newsletter .⁠ You can follow The Wandering Ear on   ⁠ Instagram ⁠ ,  ⁠ Twitter ⁠...

This following episode is a Bonus episode of Dré’s Dispatch that was recorded several months ago and Daniel forget to upload it. In this Dispatch we chat with songwriter and keyboardist KindKeith (they/them). We learn about KindKeith’s creative process, inspirations and aspirations for their musical career.  KindKeith studied jazz at UT where they met other talented musicians during the pandemic....

This is Dré’s Dispatch with Cloud Companion where we chat with Aaron Chávez (he/they) to discuss the themes and inspirations for the project.  Chavèz is a local artist in the Austin TX music scene and front person for Cloud Companion, a contemplative bedroom pop group. Chavèz takes inspiration from his sunroom where he enjoys the natural environment and contemplates ideas of ego, interconnection,...

In this episode, Daniel talks with Fae a Dark pop artist based in LA. fae shares the early version of 'good intentions' with us through different demos, recordings, and perspectives. Big love to Fae for sharing these fantastic voice memos! Press photo courtesy of Fae Listen to   good intentions wherever you stream your music at. Stream false memories EP wherever you find your music at Don’...

Do you love punk? Theatrical, energizing performances? Family? This week we interviewed two bands formed by siblings over a love of music and live performances- Skating Polly and Lord Friday the 13th.  We discuss what life is like both on and off the road, what is on the musical horizon for fans of Skating Polly, and most importantly, what Pokemon game you need to play next if you haven’t already....

Daniel revists an old series titled TWE Fest Trailer 001 where he talked about documenting the whole process of organizing a festival from start to end. In this episode Daniel gives and update and talks about TWE & Friends Fest happening on June 22nd in Seattle. Tickets to TWE & Friends Fest Don’t forget to share this episode with everyone you know. Join our  newsletter. You can follow The...

In this episode, Daniel discusses his thoughts on Spring and its meaning. Daniel also talks about the idea of Spring being this time to reflect, introspect, and get rid of the old and bring in the new. Big love to you all for listening! Don’t forget to share this episode with everyone you know. Check out the It's Spring I Think Playlist based on this episode! Join our  newsletter . You can fol...

In this episode, Daniel talks with Annie Scherer a Dark pop artist based out of Nashville. Annie shares with us the early version of Everywhere I Go (Everybody's The Same) through different demos, recordings, and different perspectives. Big love to Annie for sharing these fantastic voice memos! Press photo courtesy of Annie Scherer Listen to   Everywhere I Go (Everybody's The Same)  wherev...

In this episode, Daniel talks with Dakota Theim a Portland-based singer-songwriter and overall cool person! We talk about music, life, the Portland music scene, and songwriting. Big love to Dakota Theim for being down for us to interview you! Listen to Angeline wherever you stream your music at. Don’t forget to share this episode with everyone you know. Follow Dakota Theim on Instagram  Spotify, Y...

In this episode, Daniel talks with Faerie an indie pop artist based out of New York/New Jersey. Faerie shares the story behind the song virgo sun through voice memos/early demos directly from their collection. We get the raw and unedited version of this song. Faerie also shares with us the early version of virgo sun through different demos, recordings, and different perspectives. Big love to Faeri...

In this episode, Daniel shares his struggles with ending this season for The Wandering Ear podcast. Daniel also talks about his struggles with the beginning of every new year and how he feels like every new year is what he looks for as he feels like he didn't achieve anything. Daniel shares some highlights from the previous shows and the internal struggle he has going on stage to talk.  Big love t...

In this episode, Daniel talks with Henry of A-Go-Go a band that plays rainbow cowpoke garage rock and are overall cool people based out of Ohio. Henry shares the story behind the song  Ain't So Easy through voice memos that are directly from their collection. We get the raw and unedited version of this song. Henry also shares with us the early version of him playing the harmonica for the song...

This is a bonus episode with i///u band from Belltown Bloom Series!  In this episode, Daniel talks with i///u a band that plays alternative soul and are overall cool people based out of Seattle WA. i///u shares with us the story behind there name, musical inspirations, how to deal with fear & doubt, favorite foods, but most importantly we talk about life and there music.  Big love to i///u  Big lo...

This is our 50th Episode! Thank you for 50 episodes! We appreciate you!! In this episode, Daniel talks with Francesca from Day Soul Exquistive a band that plays neo-soul and are overall cool people based out of Seattle WA. Francesca shares with us the story behind the song Feeling You through some voice memos that are directly from there collection. We get the raw and unedited verision of this son...

Daniel talks about the potential idea of throwing a music festival next year in this episode! And how we plan to document the whole process of throwing a music festival from start to end with you all. Don’t forget to share this episode with everyone you know. Join our newsletter. You can follow The Wandering Ear on  Instagram ,  Twitter ,  Spotify , and the Website ! Stay tuned...

In this episode we hear from Jonathan Crane a DJ, writer, and overall cool person share the experience that he had while he was at Sled Island a music festival in Calgary!  Big love to Jonathan Crane for sharing this amazing audio journal/commentary on his experience at Sled Island.  Don’t forget to share this episode with everyone you know. Follow Jonathan Crane on Instagram, and Website Listen t...

This is part four of Belltown Bloom Stories a limited series where we speak to the artists who are playing at the Belltown Bloom Music Festival here in Seattle. In this episode, Daniel talks with Motus Band a band that plays neo-soul/funk and are overall cool people based out of Seattle WA. We talked about music, life, memorable shows they've played/gone to in Seattle, and the joys and challenges...

This is part three of Belltown Bloom Stories a limited series where we speak to the artists who are playing at the Belltown Bloom Music Festival here in Seattle. In this episode, Daniel talks with Lemon Boy a band and overall cool people based out of Seattle WA. We talked about music, life, their song Sugar Daddy, and what are their favorite foods.  Big love to Lemon Boy for allowing me to in...

This is part two of Belltown Bloom Stories a limited series where we speak to the artists who are playing at the Belltown Bloom Music Festival here in Seattle.  In this episode, Daniel talks with Marquetta from Breaks and Swells who's a singer, creative, booking agent, and overall cool person based out of Seattle WA. We talked about music, life, the Seattle music scene, the changes that are o...

This is the first episode of a limited series we are working on with Belltown Bloom a music festival based out of Seattle WA. We will be releasing 3 more episodes.  In this episode, Daniel talks with SofiiaK artist, the Co-Founder of Riot Grrrl Records , and a multimedia artist based out of Seattle WA. We talked about music, life, Riot Grrrl Records , and the idea behind serendipity and intui...

In this episode, Daniel talks with ÊMIA Vietnamese-American singer, songwriter, and producer based out of Brooklyn NY.  We talked about music, life, the idea behind 'being single' the recent single, the idea behind serendipity and intuition, and how to deal with those two things.  Big love to ÊMIA for allowing me to interview you! Listen to being single wherever you stream your music at....

In this episode, Daniel talks with Cade Legat a Seattle-based producer, creative, and overall down-to-earth person. We talked about music, life, Topo Chico Collaboration, serendipity, and taking risks.   Big love to Cade Legat for allowing me to interview you!  Don’t forget to share this episode with everyone you know. Follow Cade Legat on Instagram , Spotify , Twitter, TikTok, and the W...

In this episode, Daniel shares a quick recap on what has been going on with TWE. Daniel also talks about Season 4 and what's it's all about, potential international shows, different ways TWE is getting their name out, and lastly one of TWE's biggest shows in August and how you don't want to miss this.  Big love to you all for supporting TWE! It means the world!  Don’t forget to share thi...