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River Cities Reader PodcastMarch 20, 2025, with Dave and Darren — “Black Bag,” “Novocaine,” “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie,” “Opus,” “Omni Loop,” and “The Electric State”Mike Schulz, Dave Levora, and Darren Pitra talk movies, of which there are many, and many of them risible, and probably not by intention:
Black Bag (dir Steven Soderbergh, starr Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page, and Pierce Brosnan).
Novocaine (dirs Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, starr Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, Jacob Batalon, Betty Gabriel, and Matt Walsh).
The animated feature The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (dir Pete Browngardt, voice Eric Bauza, Candi Milo, Peter MacNicol, Fred Tatasciore, Laraine Newman, and Wayne K...2025-03-2018 min
Maed in IndiaArrowsOn this episode of Maed in India, Mae features Mumbai based singer-songwriter and music journalist David Britto aka Arrows. He talks to Mae about how his parents enrolled him for guitar classes (which he hated), what his moniker ‘Arrows’ could have been, why he doesn’t sing on Arrows songs, and more about his multiple upcoming projects, including one with singer-songwriter Vernon Noronha, who is also on vocals for this session! Song List: To Your World (00:59 - 04:37) Buried To Dust (14:54 - 18:26) The Light (26:00 - 29:44) Follow Arrows: Instagram @dave_a...2022-11-0630 min
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Tracklist:
01- Ferry Corsten & Ruben de Ronde - Bloodstream (Cubicore Remix) [ Flashover Recordings ]
02- VicTone & Britto - Space Bells [Aura Imperium ]
03- SERGO BORDO - ACID Slave (SKYDA Remix) [ Addictive Sounds ]
04- Ron with Leeds - Petrichor [ Interplay Records ]
05- Dennis Graft - Awakening [ Suanda Progressive ]
06- FloE - Evolution [ Entrancing Music ]
07- Wavetraxx & Dreamy - Our World In Their Eyes [ Bifrost Recordings ]
08- A...2022-11-051h 59
Mispronunciation Nationep. 31 – Dave Britto aka ArrowsDave Britto is a song-writer and prolific music journalist based in Mumbai. A staff writer at Rolling Stone India, he has also written for GQ India and The Humming Heart among other publications. Dave tells me about Arrows, his innovative and collaborative music project. He also explains his personal philosophy for music journalism, while giving … Continue reading ep. 31 – Dave Britto aka Arrows2022-09-201h 02
Maed in IndiaWhere Did They Go? - The TrippThe next episode that Mae’s picked from our glorious archives – on our “Where Did They Go?” rebroadcast series – is episode 36 of Maed in India from February 2016. This was when she had Bombay blues-rock band The Tripp in the studio, and spoke to them about how the band of (mostly) St Andrew's boys came together, why certain ex band members left, their Catholic wedding band image, having 3 guitarists, and their then upcoming debut EP Superhuman. Take a look at our episode artwork! You’ll see that we’ve created a word search where you can look for the band name...2022-09-1833 min
HRchat PodcastEpisode 400: Compassion and Kindness in Uncertain TimesWelcome to this special 400th episode of the HRchat podcast. Launched all the way back in the summer of 2016, it's amazing to think we've hit such a milestone!Bill and the team had planned to take today's 400th episode in a very different direction but, although many countries around the world are optimistically coming out the other side of the Omicron wave, we are currently faced with new and scary challenges.The geopolitical situation in Europe right now is weighing on us all and threatens scenarios not seen in over 75 years. For this...2022-02-2222 min
For the Record IndiaDave Britto | For the Record S2 Ep. 06Pranav Nagarkar discusses music journalism and gets Dave's insights into the indie music industry from his perspective as a songwriter and journalist.2021-07-1743 min
Billboard86Fly Along With MeDave Britto is a musician and a Journalist who writes about music... This conversation is freewheeling since my research was limited /equal to nil! Dave introduces his collaborative Arrows, the themes behind the song Buried To Dust, Spaces and whats coming up Next...
Conversation with Dave: 1:03
Buried to Dust: Spotify
Artist Spotify: Dave Arrows
Linktree: Dave_Arrows
Artist Instagram: @dave_arrows
Youtube: Arrows
Stay tuned for more follow to dig into some amazing conversations!
Spotify: Billboard86 Instagram: @billboard1986
Credits:2021-05-0828 min
My First RecordMy First Record: Parekh & SinghTalking to musician Nischay Parekh, one half of Calcutta dream-pop duo Parekh & Singh, about their 2013 debut album 'Ocean.' The artist opens up about the origins of the songs on the LP, moving into their instantly recognizable visual aesthetic when the record was rereleased by U.K. label Peacefrog Records in 2016 and more.
Stream Parekh & Singh's music here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3Go4qMxReIx9sTKGYMLakO?si=4kRc5UDGS8aepSrOFAj-Rw2020-08-2625 min
My First RecordMy First Record: MotherjaneTalking to musician Suraj Mani, who fronted Kochi rockers Motherjane at the time they released their 2002 debut album 'Insane Biography.' Mani recounts how the band decided to stop covering Metallica and Iron Maiden to pursue writing their own material, personal incidents that made its way into the songwriting, recording the album at different intervals and more.
Stream Motherjane's music here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6KnkgsfFPAglMNkn39OkzL?si=5ttT8LS4Q1WSLagSlf6pmA2020-08-1717 min
My First RecordMy First Record: Vasuda SharmaTalking to Bombay musician Vasuda Sharma about her 2013 full-length debut album 'Attuned Spirits.' The artist opens up about how the seeds for the album were planted at Boston's Berklee College of Music, her super successful crowdfunding campaign, the stories behind the songs, Jai Row Kavi adding his dexterous drum parts to one of the tracks and more.
Stream Vasuda Sharma's music here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4yE5gGPNT6WuG4GqWpShJ2?si=zrp-gMypRI2OzMqbOSr1CA2020-08-0539 min
My First RecordMy First Record: Adil & VasundharaTalking to Bombay/Delhi jazz-blues duo Adil & Vasundhara's guitarist Adil Manuel about their 2013 full-length debut album 'Ampersand' as part of My First Record. The musician opens about how the Versova creek inspired the groovy "Creek Funk," why a no show A.R. Rahman allowed them to use a new Steinway, working with producer Shantanu Hudlikar as well as collaborators Loy Mendonsa, Louiz Banks, Ranjit Barot and more. Stream Adil & Vasundhara's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ABHdz5JCH1pLwE6GHtdG0?si=lIC9ydPmTK2omib3s5px-w2020-07-2930 min
My First RecordMy First Record: The Lightyears ExplodeTalking to Bombay punk rock band The Lightyears Explode's vocalist-guitarist Saurabh Roy about their 2013 full-length debut album 'The Revenge of Kalicharan' as part of My First Record. The musician opens up about how the album flows as if it is a night out, working with producer Jason D'Souza, collaborating with Rohit P-Man Pereira, then manager Himanshu Vaswani surprising them with merch at their launch gig, "Diet Coke" used by comedian Karunesh Talwar and more. Stream The Lightyears Explode's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QYtl7ACJpE5liUDmDfNzm?si=nd8Ns4LITKGqumg7wz0Jjw2020-07-2019 min
My First RecordMy First Record: Rock Machine/Indus CreedTalking to Bombay rock outfit Rock Machine/Indus Creed's vocalist Uday Benegal about their 1988 full-length debut album 'Rock 'n' Roll Renegade' as part of My First Record. The singer opens up about writing the album at the Municipal Commissioner's bungalow, their trip to the then U.S.S.R., how the title track's music video made it to MTV, artists such as Ehsaan Noorani dropping by the studio during their sessions and more. Stream Rock Machine's music here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2opgtIDW5rQ8dm1LeQ1mai?si=5vIyryZ7Tr-nDzejqu40HQ2020-07-1624 min
My First RecordMy First Record: Dhruv VisvanathTalking to New Delhi-based singer-songwriter Dhruv Visvanath about his 2015 full-length debut album 'Orion' as part of 'My First Record.' The musician opens up about releasing the LP via Vishal Dadlani's label Vishal Likes This, stories behind the songs, developing his percussive acoustic guitar technique and more. Stream Dhruv Visvanath's music here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0oIUf59Pfd0rVxx6cGiSR1?si=QHemCm7JSpmWUBO-OaJa9g2020-07-1336 min
My First RecordMy First Record: Aditi RameshTalking to Bombay-based singer-songwriter Aditi Ramesh about her 2017 four-track debut EP 'Autocorrect' as part of 'My First Record.' The musician opens up about quitting her job in law to pursue music, collaborating with Dee MC, recording the songs with Keenan Thomas and more. Stream Aditi Ramesh's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/13Z3y4eMEYPatOuboc7RcF?si=oF7hmqJkSTWx3KuvrVjCVg2020-07-0815 min
My First RecordMy First Record: Siddharth BasrurTalking to Bombay-based vocalist-guitarist Siddharth Basrur about his 2013 five-track debut EP 'Chasing Rain - Chapter 1' as part of 'My First Record.' The musician opens up about writing the songs for his to be wife, meeting collaborator Naina Kundu at a Vice Versa recording session, working with producer Ayan De and musicians Jishnu Guha, Adil Kurwa and Zain Calcuttawala to make the record, getting guitarist Devesh Dayal to play on one song, shooting a music video with Roycin D'Souza within an hour and more. Stream Siddharth Basrur's music here: https://soundcloud.com/siddharth-basrur/sets/chasing-rain-chapter-12020-07-0818 min
My First RecordMy First Record: Nush LewisTalking to Bombay-based harpist-vocalist Nush Lewis about her 2015 six-track debut EP 'Fused' as part of 'My First Record.' The musician opens up about how a panic attack led her to write one of the songs on the record, how producer Ayan De added an electronic touch to the tracks, possibly reworking the EP and more. Stream Nush Lewis' music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4FQDUxOZEhPd4CquShAZGk?si=0rSwxzCBREy4QPCFCmJ1rg2020-07-0816 min
My First RecordMy First Record: MaliTalking to Bombay-based singer-songwriter Mali about her 2017 five-track debut EP 'Rush' as part of 'My First Record.' The musician opens up about how moving cities shaped some of the songs on the record, the arrangement of the tracks, what she would have done differently and more. Stream Mali's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4JSAaGJ5mNSfG0MBxDFQZN?si=l8rltxjPTu2Rn1_aXSVZVw2020-07-0821 min
My First RecordMy First Record: Tejas#MyFirstRecord: Talking to Bombay-based singer-songwriter Tejas about his 2014 five-track debut EP 'Small Victories' as part of 'My First Record.' The musician talks about how funny man José Cavaco initially shared his music, working with guitarist-producer Warren Mendonsa, drummer Jehangir Jehangir and bassist Adil Kurwa to make the record, what made the emotional "Ruby" the hit track from the EP and more. Stream Tejas' music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4CK1oDthUad8mQBb8GAcfl?si=yJS-LdQfSRqiIbo1GSCWZg2020-07-0824 min
My First RecordMy First Record: The Colour CompoundTalking to Bombay-based pop-rock band The Colour Compound's vocalist-guitarist Bradley Tellis here about the group's 2014 nine-track debut full-length album 'From Where We Stand' as part of 'My First Record.' The musician talks about how himself, vocalist-guitarist Rohan Mazumdar, drummer Aditya Ashok and bassist Adil Kurwa initially got together, a record label deal falling through, the story behind the songs, possibly new material and more. Get The Colour Compound's music here: https://www.oklisten.com/thecolourcompound2020-07-0816 min
My First RecordMy First Record: Vernon Noronha#MyFirstRecord: Talking to Bombay-based singer-songwriter Vernon Noronha here for the first episode of my new series 'My First Record.' We chat about his 2016 debut EP 'Closer To Home,' how he's not had a breakup or long-distance relationship, working with producer Leron D'Souza, recording at Ayan De's kitchen and more. Stream Vernon Noronha's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CWRHbheSR5BwvtjDP7S6T?si=NvGiJ3v8TjqPYH2v2jMUGw2020-07-0815 min
My First RecordMy First Record - TrailerFor #MyFirstRecord Dave Britto talks to artists about their first EP or album (should be minimum three years old). He will be discussing their creative process, the songs on the record and how they think that project has aged over time.2020-07-0700 min
The Joel Michalec ShowJoel Michalec Show: Let The Music PlayWelcome to The Joel Michalec Show Featuring The Lovely Sharen. Happy Fourth of July!! As we celebrate the Declaration of Independence and enjoy time with family and friends, Joel & Sharen are off doing the same thing. This week we present some of the best Independent music from people that we have worked with in the past including Dave Diamond, Pete Britto, Laura Monk, High Cotton and many more! Enjoy the music, be safe and have fun. We will see you next week for Podcast #100!Like, Follow, Share and Subscribe to The Joel Michalec Show on Facebook https://www...2020-07-0459 min
TGG Bonus: Lenny Schwartz Post-NYCC InterviewTyler talks to the amazing and critically acclaimed playwright, Lenny Schwartz, again and talks about the run in NYCC, his upcoming play Seduction of the Innocent!
DAYDREAM THEATER COMPANY AND THEATRE LAB NYC
DITKO
AN ORIGINAL PLAY ABOUT THE CO-CREATOR OF SPIDER-MAN AND DOCTOR STRANGE
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY LENNY SCHWARTZ
JUST IN TIME FOR THE NEW YORK COMIC CON 2019…..The Daydream Theatre and TheatreLab NYC are proud to present DITKO, a play Written & Directed by Lenny Schwartz on October 1 & 2nd 2019 at 7:30pm Tickets: $15 in advance at Ovationtix.co...2019-11-0434 minGrand Interview: Lenny Schwartz and ‘Ditko’Tyler talks to the amazing and critically acclaimed playwright, Lenny Schwartz, about his new play Ditko coming out this October in New York City!
DAYDREAM THEATER COMPANY AND THEATRE LAB NYC
DITKO
AN ORIGINAL PLAY ABOUT THE CO-CREATOR OF SPIDER-MAN AND DOCTOR STRANGE
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY LENNY SCHWARTZ
JUST IN TIME FOR THE NEW YORK COMIC CON 2019…..The Daydream Theatre and TheatreLab NYC are proud to present DITKO, a play Written & Directed by Lenny Schwartz on October 1 & 2nd 2019 at 7:30pm Tickets: $15 in advance at Ovationtix.com and $20 at...2019-09-1749 min
Steele Wars : Live Star Wars Call In ShowLive Call In Show – Ep 55 : Listener calls on the Rebels finale with King TomTom Chansky, King of all podcast contributors, joins us to discuss…- The series finale of Star Wars Rebels- A royal decree on the quality of the show's sendoff- Steele's thoughts on how the show finished its run- The mysterious absence of our favorite singing droid- Dave Filoni's ownership of his characters, and what's next for them- Captain Rex on Endor- Luke Cruser from the Bad Motivators podcast calls with his thoughts on the episodes- The Lo...2018-03-0758 min
Steele Wars : Star Wars PodcastLive Call In Show – Ep 55 : Listener calls on the Rebels finale with King TomTom Chansky, King of all podcast contributors, joins us to discuss…- The series finale of Star Wars Rebels- A royal decree on the quality of the show's sendoff- Steele's thoughts on how the show finished its run- The mysterious absence of our favorite singing droid- Dave Filoni's ownership of his characters, and what's next for them- Captain Rex on Endor- Luke Cruser from the Bad Motivators podcast calls with his thoughts on the episodes- The Lo...2018-03-0758 min