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Syd's Music DeskSlow PulpSyd’s Music Desk is a monthly music podcast at WSUM Madison Student Radio. This month’s episode of Syd’s Music Desk features Slow Pulp, the band that emerged from Madison. Slow Pulp have since moved to Chicago, released their acclaimed sophomore album Yard on ANTI- Records, received ‘Album of The Week’ from Stereogum and were featured in the Washington Post. Slow Pulp are currently on tour with support from Babehoven and will be making a hometown stop at the Majestic on November 10. In this episode, Emily Massey talks about Slow Pulp’s new album, their song making process and...2023-11-0820 min
Syd's Music DeskMandy, IndianaMandy, Indiana is probably my favorite band to come out of this decade so far. With only one EP under their belt and their debut album coming out on May 19th of this year, they’re on their way to be the next big thing out of Manchester. The band makes harsh, industrial dance music. Their lyrics are all in French. Back in March, I had the chance to speak to Mandy, Indiana while they were in the US for South By Southwest. They’re elusive and undeniably talented. I met them at a famous taco chain in Austin call...2023-10-1729 min
Syd's Music DeskPerfume GeniusSyd’s Music Desk is a monthly music podcast at WSUM Madison Student Radio. One Thursday night in late December, WSUM’s Music Director Amany found herself in a bit of a scuffle with Perfume Genius on Twitter. It was over Nick Jonas’s hit song “Jealous.” One thing led to another and they became best friends over Zoom. In this episode, Amany chats with Perfume Genius about how Alicia Keys might have subconsciously inspired his music, the importance of dance in his creative expression and how Diet Coke relapses are okay.Photo Credit: Camille Vivier2023-10-1734 min
Syd's Music DeskThe BethsSyd’s Music Desk is a monthly music podcast at WSUM Madison Student Radio. In this episode, Music Director Amany chatted with Elizabeth Stokes from The Beths about their North American tour in support of their latest release, Expert In A Dying Field. The Beths kicked off their tour on Feb. 16 in Portland, Oregon. The New Zealand band will be making their way to Minneapolis on the 22nd and playing two shows in Chicago on the 24th and the 25th. Sidney Gish will be supporting The Beths on the North American leg of their tour. Expe...2023-10-1714 min
Pop Culture Coffee BreakThe Eras Tour ReviewHost Ray Kirsch and Music Director Amany Khreis discuss the Eras Tour after seeing Taylor Swift in Minneapolis. Listen to hear their thoughts on the surprise songs, the openers, and the concert experience.2023-07-1326 min