In this episode, Katie Shriver, also known by her stage name Twin Riverz, joins local music director Maddy Erskine in the studio for an emotional set. Twin Riverz has been making music her whole life, but recently started sharing her original songs in hopes that people will relate and find some form of comfort. In this live session, she plays 4 original songs on guitar and … [Read more...] about Live In-Studio: Twin Riverz
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WGMU Radio Presents: A Slice of the NoVA/DC Local Music Scene
WGMU Radio comes to you from Fairfax, VA for the International Local Music Exchange. We are proud to show off some of the best artists the state has to offer. Stay tuned for weekly episodes of the ILME featuring local bands from the radio station of that week. … [Read more...] about WGMU Radio Presents: A Slice of the NoVA/DC Local Music Scene
Love transcends human-made borders: Xiuhtezcatl Interview
In this podcast, Maddy Erskine chats with hip hop artist and activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez who recently released a new song called “El Cielo”. Xiuhtezcatl explains that "El Cielo" is a personal reflection of all of the experiences and emotions that are caused by the United States immigration system, and the love he's witness always transcend these human made borders. … [Read more...] about Love transcends human-made borders: Xiuhtezcatl Interview
(in)doors with The Nova Kicks
It’s not a phase! The Nova Kicks are kicking it up a notch! On this episode, Asher sits down with Luis (Lu) Prado, Enrique Sandoval, Annie Kelly, and Brandon Fierro to learn more about one of the most beloved DIY bands in the Colorado scene and the most talked about band in the (in)doors series. The Nova Kicks classify their style as “a destructive sound wave of distorted grooves and soul”, not sticking too closely to any one genre and embracing the chaotic energy they bring into each and every performance. The Nova Kicks kick back, get down and personal, and open up about serious and important topics like living with anxiety, using music as a creative (and healthy) outlet, how COVID has challenged brought new challenges into their lives and what each band member looks forward to most when shows come back (plus all of us constantly interrupting each other because we can’t see when someone starts talking). This episode features The Nova Kicks’ newest track “The Phase” off their newest EP, “Son of a Stray” (which includes a super secret bonus song at the end)! You can stream “Son of a Stray” on all music platforms.
Photography credit: Jeremy Baxter
Special thank you to Matt Gusmerotti for producing this series.
(in)doors with Flora de la Luna
Flora de la Luna is a collective of four guys, and a goose, that give it all they got, to give you an authentic surfy, punk rock, honest to goodness DIY experience that brings back the dripping nostalgia of moshing in a living room with your friends. The band mates Alex Matis, Everett Daddario, Jake Bondy, Aldo Beltran, (and Gus Gaggle) open up about their struggles from COVID-19’s impact: everything from cancelling a tour to Germany to postponing their newest album, to day to day struggles working at . This episode features the exclusive track “Rock & Rolla” that is set to come out on their upcoming release “Every trip must come to an end,” sometime soon to a platform near you.
Photography credit to Christine Makowski for the photo on the cover of this episode.
Special thank you to Matt Gusmerotti for producing this series.