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Sunshine Sound Podcast: Episode 7 – Emma Byrd

Posted on April 24, 2018 by AdminApril 24, 2018
Emma Byrd podcast

In this episode, I interview Emma Byrd, a music therapist based in San Diego. We talk all about music therapy – what it is, who can benefit from it, and how it’s done. We also talk about Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls San Diego, what it means to empower women, finding your voice, and the San Diego music scene (particularly as it compares to New England, where we both are from). We also have the chance to listen to one of Emma’s beautiful original songs. … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Sound Podcast: Episode 6 – Fistfights With Wolves

Posted on April 17, 2018 by AdminApril 17, 2018
Episode 6 Fistfights With Wolves

In this episode, I interview Mat Rakers and Ryan Bradley of Fistfights With Wolves and the San Diego Music and Art Cooperative. Fistfights is an 8-piece progressive math rock band based here in San Diego, and their music is harmonically and rhythmically complex, weaving in elements of classical, folks, and rock music. We talk about the process of creating and performing these epic tracks, pushing yourself as a musician, their experience in running and teaching at SDMAC, and much more … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Sound Podcast: Episode 5 – GrooveSquatch

Posted on April 10, 2018 by AdminApril 10, 2018
Episode 5 Groovesquatch

In this episode, I interview Ken Santillan, also known as GrooveSquatch, an (almost intimidatingly) talented keyboardist based in San Diego. We talk about his experience playing top 40 music for 20 years, the fun of drunken audiences, working as a musician in theater, the magic of Open Oscillator, and much more. … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Sound Podcast: Episode 4 – Pony Death Ride

Posted on April 3, 2018 by AdminApril 3, 2018
Episode 4 Pony Death Ride

In this episode, I interview Joe and Jaye MacAskill of Pony Death Ride, a half-Canadian musical comedy duo based in San Diego. We talk about their involvement in the burlesque scene, where inspiration comes from, why they have an entire album about cats, the role of comedy in music, their fantastic style, and of course their amazing Christmas shows. … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Sound Podcast: Episode 3 – Tommy Bobcat

Posted on March 27, 2018 by AdminMarch 27, 2018
Epsidoe 3 - Tommy Bobcat

In this episode, I interview Tommy Bobcat, local musician, sound engineer, and co-founder of Sunshine Sound Center. He plays guitar in Denim Robot, and also has his own experimental solo music, which we talk about. What is experimental music, anyway? How does being an audio engineer change the way you create music? Why do we get stage fright, and does it serve a purpose? All this and more. Enjoy. … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Sound Podcast: Episode 2 – RC Krueger & Moses Constable

Posted on March 20, 2018 by AdminMarch 20, 2018
Podcast Episode 2

In the second episode of the Sunshine Sound Podcast, I interview RC Krueger and Moses Constable. RC is a filmmaker and founder of Villains Records, and Mo IS Moans, a recording collective project putting out danceable groovy synth and bass-heavy tracks. RC directed the Moans video, Body Type, which won Best Video at the Music Video Extravaganza. Listen in to learn about the process for making that video, hear some great local music, and enjoy our observations on the music scene, having big dreams, and what it means to be an adult. … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Sound Podcast: Episode 1 – Jeff Trageser

Posted on March 12, 2018 by AdminMarch 12, 2018

In the first episode of the Sunshine Sound Podcast, I interview Jeff Trageser. Jeff is the co-founder, host, and sometimes performer at Open Oscillator, a bi-monthly open mic for electronic musicians. We talk about how that event came together, what exactly electronic musicians are doing (and why they don’t like being called a “DJ”), the San Diego music scene, and Jeff’s other projects.

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Devil’s Night Show Featuring DLA and Denim Robot

Posted on October 27, 2017 by AdminOctober 27, 2017

Ever ponder the what night before Halloween is called? Me neither, until today. Apparently, according to this article, it all depends on where you live, with names ranging from “Cabbage Night”, to “Devil’s Night”, to “I Have No Word For This.” Regardless, that fun spooky holiday is almost here! While you probably have exciting plans already locked up for Tuesday night, I would like to cordially invite you down to Soda Bar this coming Monday (10/30) for a great night of electronic music, featuring two SSC artists, Denim Robot and DLA. Denim Robot will be debuting several new songs never played live before. If you have checked out any of the awesome Open Oscillator events, you might also recognize artists GSE and prettyhowtown, who will also be sharing the stage on Monday. This will be a great opportunity to see these artists perform extended length sets, and you get to show off … Continue reading →

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Tommy Bobcat Releases New Tracks “Wine & Turkey” and “Bosintang”

Posted on September 26, 2017 by AdminSeptember 27, 2017

SSC artist Tommy Bobcat, who put out his fourth solo album this past July, has just released a few more tasty tracks. “Wine & Turkey” starts off as a heavy rocker that slowly reduces its tempo incrementally until coming to an almost complete stop, then brutally transitioning into a Doo-wop inspired grove with soundbites overlaid. TB’s other track “Bosintang,” which refers to a Korean soup containing dog meat, has a completely different approach, beginning with creepy female laughter over a jazz fusion-type chord progression. This tune is much more ominous sounding than his previous work, and as Bobcat explains “I wanted to try something different for the vocals this time. I have never heard anyone do layers upon layers of just whispering. It sounded interesting, so I went with it.” The track culminates in a demonic electronic/hard rock hybrid that leaves no resolve for the listener. In contrast to his last … Continue reading →

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Denim Robot Releases New Track “Lucid”

Posted on August 28, 2017 by AdminAugust 28, 2017

Denim Robot’s previous release “Lost Generation,” off their upcoming album “Nonexist,” marked a bit of a shift in the group’s sound — away from the synthpop-ish elements prominent of their last record, towards a more dissonant and experimental space. It is no surprise then that the duo’s newest track, “Lucid” goes even further in this direction, despite maintaining that signature DR style of tension and release, and multi-layered moods. Lucid open with a soft solo marimba synth pattern that establishes for the listener a feeling of unease and uncertainty. Although it may seem like the song will build into something more heavy, it actually brightens up a bit for the chorus, feeling more happy and optimistic despite the seemingly conflicting repeating line: “this monstrosity that is existence”. The song then descends into apparent madness, while somehow maintaining a steady and danceable groove throughout. According to Tommy Bobcat, this track marked the … Continue reading →

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