(sxsw) sofa sessions: a conversation with the bergamot

(sxsw) sofa sessions: a conversation with the bergamot

High school sweethearts The Bergamot have been building a digital repertoire of incredible content and art, and now is the perfect time for you to peruse the interactive space. While we enjoy their latest full length release and wait with bated breath for their upcoming documentary, melt into their inspiring words on our quick episode!

  • 0:00    Intro
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  • 0:24    The Bergamot (Intro)
  • 2:50    What’s going on with your documentary right now?
  • 5:22    How you found it to be easier to write right now or has it been put on the back burner?
  • 6:16     What’s your favorite thing about making music together?
  • 10:28   Anything else you’d like to share with us?

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(sxsw) sofa sessions: a conversation with ryan cassata

(sxsw) sofa sessions: a conversation with ryan cassata

Ryan Cassata has dived head first into all things art and creation, especially, it seems, since this whole “social distancing” thing started. But the energy around music for Ryan is all the more palpable when you realize that his new album The Witches Made Me Do It just dropped. AND IT’S PHENOMENAL.

  • 0:00    Intro
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  • 0:24    Ryan Cassata
  • 1:35    Have you found that this time of social distancing has inspired you more or has it brought more distractions?     
  • 2:40    What’s keeping your head above water right now?
  • 3:57    What music is getting you through?
  • 4:39    While everyone else is pillaging paper products, what one item would you buy the store out of if given the chance?
  • 5:10     What’s your favorite type of Reese’s?
  • 5:17     What can you tell our audience about your album that’s dropping? (Just dropped at time published.)

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(sxsw) sofa sessions: a conversation with bandits on the run

(sxsw) sofa sessions: a conversation with bandits on the run

Bandits on The Run. They’re so fun and just incredible speakers off the cuff that we decided to run this interview with no edits. (They will find this out when it is released. You’re welcome, my friends!) We talked bolo ties, cabin fever, and friendship!

  • 0:00    Intro
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  • 0:24     Adrian Enscoe reads the name of the meeting out loud. “Bandits Interview – I love you” after having issues connecting to our interview, and some scheduling conflicts. (All good! It’s all good!)
  •             (BTW this interview is with Bandits On The Run. Other members are Sydney Shepherd and Regina Strayhorn.)
  • 1:40     Tell us about your recent Tiny Desk Session     
  • 4:17      What are you doing online right now to keep the community open and engaged?
  • 6:11       While everyone else is pillaging paper products, what one item would you buy the store out of if given the chance?
  • 7:26      Out of context of SXSW, this might be a little different… What’s the most statement-making piece of clothing you’re wearing right now?
  • 11:18     Anything else you’d like to share with us?

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(sxsw) sofa sessions: a conversation with demitasse

(sxsw) sofa sessions: a conversation with demitasse

Erik Sanden of Demitasse talks about Skype dates, happy accidents, and missing his writing partner during social distancing. (Hi, Joe Reyes! You’re amazing!)

  • 0:00    Intro
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  • 0:24    Erik Sanden (Demitasse)
  • 1:17     This isn’t your first rodeo together. How did you and Joe come up with the idea for this project?   
  • 3:06    Have you found that this time has inspired you more, or has it been more distracting for you?
  • 7:24     Are you and Joe doing OK being separated like this?    
  • 7:56    While everyone else is pillaging paper products, what one item would you buy the store out of if given the chance?
  • 9:04     Is there anything you’d like to share with the audience?

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(sxsw) sofa sessions: a conversation with skylar gudasz

(sxsw) sofa sessions: a conversation with skylar gudasz

Skylar Gudasz blends two of her passions – cinema and music – into her art. She took some time to speak with us about staying creative right now, and all of her amazing new work!

  • 0:00    Intro
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  • 0:25    Skylar Gudasz
  • 0:52    What are you most excited about with the release of your album?
  • 1:45     What’s been your favorite self quarantine activity?
  • 2:52     While everyone else is pillaging paper products, what one item would you buy the store out of if given the chance?
  • 3:23     On March 12th, Billboard premiered your music video for “Play Nice,” how excited were you for that?
  • 4:48.    Are you quarantined alone right now?
  • 6:04     Is there anything else you’d like to share with us?

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(sxsw) sofa sessions: a conversation with donna blue

(sxsw) sofa sessions: a conversation with donna blue

We caught up with one half of talented duo Donna Blue as the band was getting through customs to head back home to The Netherlands. Heavily impacted by the cancellation of SXSW, they spent a few days in Austin after the announcement hit. They calmed our nerves, and we’re going to spend the rest of lockdown listening to their music.

  • 0:00    Intro
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  • 0:26 – What are you up to today?
  • 0:46 – How do you feel about how the music community is responding in the wake of the SXSW cancellation?
  • 2:10 – What inspired you to jump into music?
  • 3:12 – What’s been your favorite venue to play so far?
  • 4:05 – Is there a specific venue you’ve dreamt of playing?
  • 4:52 – What are you planning on doing once you get home?

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the radio dept., “you fear the wrong thing baby”

the radio dept., “you fear the wrong thing baby”

Swedish duo The Radio Dept. just released their latest track “You Fear the Wrong Thing Baby” on March 20th, perfectly showcasing their quintessential dream-pop style that we have all come to know and love. Edging on ethereal, the reverb in this track makes it feel like a glittering kaleidoscope soundscape before we even reach the words. The lyrics of this track, coincidentally enough, fit perfectly with the current global health crisis. “When we recorded the song we had no idea what was coming,” expresses the duo. “The text is against conservatism and a tribute to youth as a progressive force.”

Keep up with The Radio Dept. here.

march can be fun too | our favorite music videos to escape with this month

march can be fun too | our favorite music videos to escape with this month

This month’s music videos are coming in in droves, an especially endearing thought during all of this quarantine talk. We won’t have to mention that again today, however, because if you spend some time escaping into some of these new visual gems, you’ll understand why we love our jobs so much. Here are a few of our favorite new music videos, with more to come all night long!

Click the icon at the top of the window with 3 lines for the list of music videos on the playlist to pop up!

Keep up with this playlist all month long to continue to see our favorite new videos as they’re released!

feed into the madness: our favorite songs of march 2020

feed into the madness: our favorite songs of march 2020

The world is in a tailspin, and I don’t have to go into detail to tell you why. While America – and the world – locks themselves in their homes (and eats the key, right?), we want to provide some of the best new tunes to party hardy (alone or with other self-quarantined friends and family) throughout the pandemic. Check back all month long for the latest releases, and new ear worms to get moving to!