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I Hate MusicEpisode 111 - A Spotlight on Nothing’s “Drowning in Rain”In this episode, we listen to and discuss "Drowning in Rain," a 1998 single from Jason’s project, Nothing. We explore the recording process, the equipment used, and the personal context behind the song.We also reflect on whether the track stands the test of time and how this early work relates to Jason’s current projects. So join us for this look at some of his lesser-known work.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions....
2026-04-1524 min
I Hate MusicEpisode 104 - Unplanned Breaks, Comedy Night, and The Best of 2025!I dare you to take this down, Spotify! I dare you! Yes, we played two songs on this episode in fair use, and I dare you to take it down! You can’t stop us! Regardless, we here at IHM suffered an unplanned break from recording, but now we are back and ready for 2026! We have lots of changes and ideas for this coming year so hang on - a new and improved IHM is coming soon!In this very special episode we discuss and play some excerpts from the now legendary Amateur Comedy Night at Azoth i...
2026-02-121h 26
I Hate MusicEpisode 103 - Invasive Plants, Touring, and Passion Killers with Sarah WoodsYou’ve seen her behind the mixing board working with bands such as Front Line Assembly, Corrosion of Conformity, Blood Incantation, and Agalloch. She’s toured with Alice Cooper and Judas Priest. She consistently makes your concert experiences sound better and you should thank her for it. She gives the craft the respect it deserves, and furthers the craft itself with her care, precision, and attitude. You should thank her for that too. Sarah Woods is a world class audio engineer who has been making waves in the audio world lately. From killing it at FOH in small venues, to large a...
2025-12-031h 39
I Hate MusicEpisode 102 [Updated] - Soundtracks, Extreme Metal Literature, and the Mystery of Episode 101*UPDATE* It happened again! Spotify, our podcast host, removed this episode from streaming services throughout the world. You can still find the original episode with all music intact on YouTube, but we’ve had to remove all music from this episode to keep it on streaming. We are currently looking for a new podcast host to alleviate this issue.—-------------------------------------------------We don’t know exactly what happened with Episode 101, but we share what we do know, explain the situation, theorize on why it happened, and cross our fingers it doesn’t happen again with this episod...
2025-11-171h 41
I Hate MusicEpisode 102 - Soundtracks, Extreme Metal Literature, and the Mystery of Episode 101We don’t know exactly what happened with Episode 101, but we share what we do know, explain the situation, theorize on why it happened, and cross our fingers it doesn’t happen again with this episode. We also dive into some listener emails, answer the latest 666 Degrees of Separation, as well as discuss our favorite movie soundtracks and extreme metal literature.Pro Tools rears its ugly head and crashes Nick’s system a couple times during this one, but we offset that bad news with listening to some killer tunes including a couple bands from Romania that we...
2025-11-171h 47
I Hate MusicEpisode 101 [Updated] - Live Podcasts, Autechre in Darkness, Marc Maron, and Castle Metal?*UPDATE* The original version of this episode was removed from all streaming services worldwide due to “recent changes with the music rightsholder.” This was the case with all three songs we played on this episode. This has never once happened to us before. Our only recourse was to remove the songs and re-publish. If you want to hear this episode with the songs, please visit us on YouTube where you can find it there. --------------------------In this very special episode of I Hate Music, we field a litany of listener emails and end up discussing...
2025-10-241h 40
I Hate MusicEpisode 101 - Live Podcasts, Autechre in Darkness, Marc Maron, and Castle Metal?In this very special episode of I Hate Music, we field a litany of listener emails and end up discussing various topics such as Autechre’s current tour, the My Favorite Murder podcast, the importance of Marc Maron, and explore the question on everyone’s mind - does Castle Metal even exist?Ghosts came up again and killed Nick’s mic about 20 minutes in, but don’t worry, we fixed it, we got this.@ihatemusicpodcast @autechre @myfavoritemurder @marcmaron @castlemetal --------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate...
2025-10-201h 49
I Hate MusicEpisode 100 - Happy Belated Birthday, Pro Tools Crashes, Dave Matthews, and Brazilian Metal Comic BooksThere are ghosts in the machine, metal in our hearts, and Beherit in our ears. On this episode we discuss a wide variety of topics from metal comic books, to IHM’s 8th birthday, Dave Matthews and Idles, advocacy for the Recording Academy, and we celebrate our 100th episode!Tune in, turn up, and drop out.@ihatemusicpodcast @protools @davematthews @nflcomics @idles @beherit --------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, cover image by Jori Apedaile, intro video by Fredz....
2025-09-291h 30
I Hate MusicEpisode 99 - Summertime Travels, Concerts, Dungeon Synth, and a Curious DiscoveryWe are back after an unintentional summer break! Sometimes life gets in the way, and we had a very busy summer so in this episode we share stories of our summer travels featuring places such as The U.K. for Fortress Fest, California for the Agalloch/Emperor shows, Serbia, Montana, as well as Brazil, Mexico and more. We discuss the shows we saw and performed, the food we enjoyed and did not enjoy, the beers we quaffed and possibly the world’s worst hotel. At the end of the episode we reveal a very curious discovery that leaves...
2025-09-222h 13
I Hate MusicEpisode 98 - Pudding Ketchup on the Biscuit with Hunter Ginn (Canvas Solaris, Radical Research)It has been a while since we’ve delved into some listener emails, and since Hunter Ginn was in town for Agalloch rehearsals, we asked him to join us. He appears in this episode as a ghostly, disembodied spector. Regardless, some familiar topics arose such as AI, and Buckthead, but we also reveal our answers to the 666 degrees of separation segment, and discuss comments and questions posed by listeners.@radical_research --------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, cover image b...
2025-05-231h 56
I Hate MusicEpisode 97 - Grindcrusher, Punk, and Having Enough Bandwidth with Andy Whale (Bolt Thrower)Andy Whale and Bolt Thrower defined a genre. Even in 2025 those names are said with reverence and massive respect. There is only one Bolt Thrower, and only one Andy Whale. However, Andy’s career did not stop with Bolt Thrower as he also played with Memoriam, Darkened, and DeathCollector. Now, Andy is creating electronic music, drumming for the fun of it, and enjoying family time. Join us as we discuss touring, the metal scene in Birmingham, The Grindcrusher tour, and Andy’s love/hate relationship with the drums.@mynameiswhale1964 @deathcolle...
2025-04-281h 52
I Hate MusicEpisode 96 - Longevity, Passion, and Guns N’ Roses with Kelly Shaefer (Atheist)Kelly Shaefer and Atheist blazed a trail in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s that has inspired throngs of technical metal bands to this day. The band was entrenched in the Floridian Death Metal scene in its heyday, yet Atheist remained one of a kind; truly unique. In 2025 Atheist is more popular than ever. They are working on a new album and hitting the road hard.In this very special episode we talk to Kelly about the longevity of Atheist, his stint with Velvet Revolver, dog food, and being grateful for every moment. Join us.
2025-04-211h 45
I Hate MusicEpisode 95 - Motocross, Drumming, Self-Care, and Death Metal Love with Johnny Valles (Go Ahead and Die, Blistering Rot)Johnny Valles is a rising star in the extreme metal scene. He is currently drumming for, or has drummed for, many spectacular metal bands and is possibly best known as Blackbraid’s live drummer and for drumming for Max Cavalera’s Go Ahead and Die. Most importantly, Johnny is a really great guy, a good friend, an awesome drummer, and we are delighted to have him join us.So, grab a drumstick, put on your helmet, crack open a Waterloo, and join us for a discussion on Death Metal, sobriety, motocross, exercise, and touring.@goahea...
2025-03-172h 01
I Hate MusicEpisode 94 - More About Dethklok, Aussie Love, and Another New SegmentApparently Australia loves us, and we definitely love them. More letters from down under, some music from our koala loving friends, and hopefully the last time we will ever talk about Dethklok. Join us for listener emails, music, and a brand new segment. Kyles and Gwar rejoice!--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli. I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Ending song "The Ballad of Tyson Birnbaum" written and performed by MoonBladder.Produced by Jason Walton for Ea...
2025-03-101h 31
I Hate MusicEpisode 93 - Another Great Love SongHere at I Hate Music we love love. Today is Valentine's Day so maybe today we will even love music! Most musical genres are known, and perhaps even defined by, love songs. But what about metal? Are ballads the only type of song in metal that has the theme of romantic love? Do bands like Cannibal Corpse have love songs? What defines a love song? What are some great love songs?In this episode we dive into love in metal, love in music, some listener emails, and even listen to a love song or...
2025-02-141h 44
I Hate MusicEpisode 92 - Another Ketchup Episode and JWW is 50!You mustard about the ketchup! More ketchup over here, please! Yes, more ketchup, but also talks about the Paul Masvidal (Cynic) and MoonBladder tour, listener emails, what we've been doing and what we've been listening to, and our main man Jason Walton is now 50!Join us for some good conversation, good music, and good times.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli (we forgot to play it!). I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Ja...
2025-02-061h 58
I Hate MusicEpisode 91 - 2024 Wrap Up and Best OfDon't let the door hit ya, 2024! We talk about our highs and lows in 2024 as well as discuss our favorites from the year in music, film, literature, and food. Of course, we also dive into some listener emails and a play a couple of our favorite songs from this past year.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli. I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.Watch the video ve...
2025-01-132h 12
I Hate MusicEpisode 90 - Catching Up: The U.K., Concerts, News, and Listener EmailsSometimes life gets in the way. Nick was is in The U.K., Jason was busy doing whatever Jason does, so no new IHM episodes for a while. This episode is all about catching up. Sharing stories and comparing experiences. Nick tells us all about his travels overseas, and Jason talks about live performances he attended from Blood Incantation and I Am Morbid. There is more talk about A.I. and we delve into a slew of listener emails. --------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli. I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason...
2024-12-121h 55
I Hate MusicEpisode 89 - Metal, History, and Living Life to the Fullest with Alan Averill (Primordial, Dread Sovereign)Alan Averill is best known for being the vocalist and front man for Irish Metal legends Primordial, but he is also an engaging, fascinating, intelligent, politically minded, well-read, heavily tattooed bad-ass. Alan is a singular voice in metal, an anomaly in some ways. I Hate Music considers him to be one of the best front men in metal, and his voice, and his band, to be one of the most unique and underrated. With Alan we discuss the erasure of cultures, the significance of travel, the importance of heritage, and the obsessive nerdism that comes with being a lifer in the...
2024-11-112h 05
I Hate MusicEpisode 88 - Kicking the Bucket: Buckethead with SebastianBuckethead has always been one of those artists that garners deep respect, and everyone knows he is a mysterious genius that prefers to lurk in the background, but until we met IHM mainstay Sebastian, we had never known anyone that would mention him when asked about favorite bands. Buckethead is a virtuoso, no doubt, and an artist that is not content to color within the lines. He is constantly pushing on boundaries and re-inventing himself. So, we decided to get a passionate Bucketbot on the podcast to share his enthusiasm and knowledge about the only guitarist who was born in a c...
2024-10-251h 56
I Hate MusicEpisode 87 - Dare to be Stupid with Weird A.I.Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is a hot topic right now, especially within the arts. This episode does not take a stance either way on the issue, rather explores it's capabilities and power. We experience online A.I tools in real time and also discuss the positives, and the negatives, of artificial intelligence in the arts. --------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli. I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube Channel--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon...
2024-10-2145 min
I Hate MusicEpisode 86 - Catching Up with Bands We've Fallen Out of Touch With"I haven't listened to Sepultura since Roots." "I never bothered to check out any Tiamat after A Deeper Kind of Slumber." "What does Opeth sound like these days anyway?"These are comments we've been saying to ourselves and each other for a while, and we decided to remedy it. We check out newer material from bands we used to love that we just never kept up with. We listen to some clips and discuss.Of course there are some great listener emails this time around and we dive headlong into a FMK as well. --------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate...
2024-10-151h 19
I Hate MusicEpisode 85 - Current Listening: Bikini Kill, 40 Watt Sun, Frost Clad, Lorde and moreAnother current listening episode! We discuss the music we've been listening to, why we are listening to these artists, and the stories around why they are hitting us hard. Nine Inch Nails, Genghis Tron, Fen Walker, Lorde, MC Breed, Cold Sanctum, Blood Incantation, Coil, D.B.C., and more are discussed. We each share a song that we've been vibing with as well. --------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli. I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ...
2024-10-1134 min
I Hate MusicEpisode 84 - Catching Up: Agalloch in Australia, Listener Emails, Concerts, and Life in GeneralIt's been a while, so we caught up on life. Agalloch in Australia, MoonBladder mini-tour, Travellers Rest shows, Recording Academy Board meeting, concerts we've seen in the last month, and concerts we will see soon.We also spend a mighty section of this episode on listener emails. We've been getting lots of them, with lots of questions and comments, so we decided to dive in! There has also been some push back from listeners on bands we have mentioned we don't like. We address some of these and listen to some bands that we've never listened to before because of it i...
2024-10-041h 59
I Hate MusicEpisode 83 - Current Listening: Octoploid, Ripping Corpse, Oval with Hunter GinnAnother current listening episode. People seemed to enjoy the first one, Episode 81, so we asked Hunter Ginn to join us for another installment. We each discuss music that has been floating our boats and we each share a track that has been hitting us hard lately. --------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz with special guest Hunter "Salad Villain" Ginn."I Hate Music" theme by Sebastian Leonard. I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcas...
2024-09-1934 min
I Hate MusicEpisode 82 - Prong's "Beg to Differ" and Primus' "Frizzle Fry" ushering in the '90s with Hunter GinnHunter Ginn. Canvas Solaris, Plague Psalm, Agalloch, Dolven, Sculptured, Radical Research, Deserts of Hex.. what can this man not do? We decided to try and find out by inviting him to join us on IHM. Hunter wanted to discuss two albums that are very special to us; Primus' "Frizzle Fry" and Prong's "Beg to Differ." Both released in 1990, both helped usher in a new sound and new era for metal and alternative music. We delve into these records and related subjects.Of corpse, we also indulge in a few segments, and a few listener emails. So, call up Mike Browning and se...
2024-09-131h 20
I Hate MusicEpisode 81 - Current Listening: Grimes, Bad Religion, Chappell Roan, Fulci, Undeath, and more...We've been getting some comments here and there over the last few months about how listeners miss the aspect of sharing music that we've been listening to that the old format had. When our friend Nick Loiacano texted me about it, I decided to do it. So, here we are, the first "Current Listening" episode! We discuss music we've been listening to, and we add it to the I Hate Music Spotify playlist. Grimes, Autopsy, 200 Stab Wounds, Lana Del Rey, Human Barbie, and much more is on the menu for today and we each play one song that has been hitt...
2024-09-0226 min
I Hate MusicEpisode 80 - Nerd CultureWhat is nerd culture, and how does it apply to music? In the '80's there was little worse than having a class mate call you a nerd, now they tend to be celebrated. Are nerds cool? How do bands like Weezer fit into this discussion? Is a nerd simply someone who is passionate about a subject, or does the word connote a myopic obsession that comes with side effects such as ignorance and social awkwardness? --------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli. I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Segment intro music by Jori Aped...
2024-08-2656 min
I Hate MusicEpisode 79 - Gate Keeping: Pros and ConsGate Keeping. Why is it bad, can it be good? Can we finally get along with the jocks? Not when they threatened me every day for wearing Sepultura shirts in High School and then changed their tune when "Roots" came out.. I mean, F**k those guys... but yeah.... Do we want people wearing hockey jerseys at Suffocation shows? What ever happened to the separation of sports and music? Isn't that in the constitution? Death Metal is MY thing, not yours... you've never heard "Symphonies of Sickness?" You weren't born when it came out? That's no excuse. Poser! Lots of gray areas h...
2024-08-2458 min
I Hate MusicEpisode 78 - Is Talent Real?"Talent" is a word that is used a lot in the arts, but does it discredit the years of hard work and dedication that people put into their craft? Does it discourage people to pursue their interests if they are not masterful immediately? It's a word that has been stuck in my throat for years, and a descriptor I have been hesitant to use for a long time. Does talent exist? Are people born naturally adept to be good at certain things? We discuss this and try to get to the bottom of our feelings on the subject.We also have...
2024-08-121h 36
I Hate MusicEpisode 77 - Examining the impact of Body Count's debut albumFor the unfamiliar, Body Count is lead by rapper Ice T, and their debut album stirred a lot of controversy in the early '90s. Most famously, the song "Cop Killer" landed the band in the public eye and garnered the scorn of the PMRC, the Police, and parents everywhere. Body Count married hip-hop and metal in a way that had never been done before and inspired generations of musicians to become more socially aware.We always have time for listener emails, a segment, and we also talk about Death and Death To All, a lot. So, join us in the...
2024-06-241h 35
I Hate MusicEpisode 76 - On Location from Maryland Deathfest 2024MDF! Maryland Deathfest! When Baltimore, Maryland becomes a seething mass of humanity clad in black clothes and wristbands. MDF returns after two years to host a million and a half bands over five days, and I Hate Music is there, recording on location, day by day, to give everyone the updates. We know you are dying to know which breweries we hit, what food we consumed, what bands we watched -- so secure your day pass, put those foam insoles in your shoes, and strap in cause this one is a doozy. We discuss performances by Dismember, Mayhem, Arcturus, Broken Hope...
2024-06-062h 18
I Hate MusicEpisode 75 - Demystifying the Recording Academy/Grammys and Vinyl Pre-Mastering with Amy DragonWhy would I care about The Grammys? What the hell is The Recording Academy? What do they even do? Vinyl albums are made by little magicians and wizards, right? It's pure magic and no one knows how it's done, right?In this episode our good friend, and all around bad-ass, Amy Dragon joins us to discuss these topics and shed some light on these misunderstood subjects. We talk about attending The Grammys, how they can be important, and discuss the real-world good that The Recording Academy does outside of the awards show, helping musicians with healthcare, education, and networking. She also e...
2024-05-102h 15
I Hate MusicEpisode 74 - On Location from Hell's Heroes Festival 2024I Hate Music travels down south to Houston, Texas to catch a Texas-sized load of bands during Hell's Heroes Fest 2024. Each day we recorded from our hotel room, recapping the previous night's bands and events, then once back home we discuss day three and wrap up the entire festival as a whole. We discuss highlights, lowlights, what makes this festival great and the general ups-and-downs of attending music festivals. Bands and performances we ruminate on include Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, Forbidden, Autopsy, Twin Tribes, Helstar, and many more. Join us for all the tales of ripped shorts, spilled beers, BBQ lines, battl...
2024-03-281h 44
I Hate MusicEpisode 73 - Food and Music with Alex StupakFrom the About the Author section of Alex Stupak's "Tacos: Recipes and Provocations: A Cookbook." "Alex Stupak earned recognition as one of the world's most innovative pastry chefs while leading teams at progressive cuisine icons Clio, Alinea, and wd-50. But innovation only counts, he figured, if you push yourself out of your comfort zone, and so he left that world to cook Mexican food, a cuisine that captured his head and his heart. His restaurant Empellón Cocina earned him a James Beard nomination for Best New Restaurant in the country, and Food & Wine magazine named him a Best New Chef...
2024-03-181h 57
I Hate MusicEpisode 72 - Mascots in MusicEddie, Vic Rattlehead, Snaggletooth, Korgull the Exterminator, The Not Man, Sargent D. -- what is the purpose of a mascot in music? What makes a mascot good, and what makes one bad? Why does it seem like mascots only appear in metal music? In this episode we examine a few mascots in metal and try to figure out why they exist, and if they are an important part of the bands they represent.We also dive into some listener emails and delve further into what is now being called "The Vader Epidemic," as well as reveal a major twist in the...
2024-03-011h 18
I Hate MusicEpisode 71 - Metal FestsWe are back once again, this time to reminisce about metal fests we've attended, compare notes on fests we would like to attend, and look forward to fests we will attend in the future. What are our favorite festivals, and our favorite festival experiences? What makes a good festival and what lead to the popularity of fests in America and Europe? Which festivals are run the best, which ones have access to the best food? We talk about indoor versus outdoor festivals and share stories of our festival experiences at Roadburn, Northwest Terror Fest, Wacken, Milwaukee Metal Fest, Maryland Death Fest...
2024-02-0858 min
I Hate MusicEpisode 70 - Record Collecting, and "We Suffer, but Why?"In this episode we dive into the complicated world of collecting, and of course, record collecting to be specific. Purchasing physical media from artists we love is very important to us, but how do you manage all of it financially and logistically? Where do you draw the line and when has it gone too far? We discuss, contemplate, and pontificate on the mechanics of being a die-hard music fan and record collector.Right after that, we tackle a few segments, read some listener email, and finish with a semi-exhaustive piece on Napalm Death's classic and divisive track, "You Suffer." We gathe...
2024-01-311h 19
I Hate MusicEpisode 69 - Dungeon Synth with MortiisMortiis has been an outlier and a legend in dark music for decades. From being an original member of Norwegian Black Metal band Emperor, to his solo work as Mortiis, to the suicidal ambience of Vond, Mortiis has often been misunderstood, yet he has blazed his own path with no regard for trend or what could be deemed successful. Now, decades later, the genre Mortiis arguably created has had an explosion in popularity worldwide. In this episode we welcome Mortiis into our own dungeon to discuss Dungeon Synth past and present, his time in Emperor, gear, and his writing process.We...
2024-01-182h 09
I Hate MusicEpisode 68 - Best of 2023 and the Fight Against Evangelists in the ’80s and ’90sWe are fighting the Christmas spirit this year by discussing the trend of Metal bands writing about money-grubbing, lying, megachurch owning evangelists in the '80s and '90s such as the infamous battle between Deicide's Glen Benton and Christian Talk Show Host Bob Larson. We also share our favorite albums from 2023, including picks from Spirit Possession, Frozen Soul, Phobocosm, Blood Incantation, Xysma, and more. Listener emails bring us back to discussing Gwar again, discovering the New Mexico Metal scene, and we get another email from that one dude, Kyle. You'll also find a few segments at the end to roun...
2023-12-202h 09
I Hate MusicEpisode 67 - Why Acoustic Guitars are Metal, and Thanksgiving Music with Nathanael LarochetteIn this episode we are joined by Canadian composer and guitarist Nathanael Larochette (Musk Ox, The Night Watch, Solo) to talk turkey about all our favorite Thanksgiving songs and more importantly, discuss why acoustic music, and particularly acoustic guitars, are metal. We share with each other how acoustic music has impacted us, why we think it works in a metal context, and pontificate on why we think it has become so popular within metal, and within its own metal adjacent genres.We each play a song or two that we think exemplifies acoustic music in metal, while Nick and Jason g...
2023-12-061h 55
I Hate MusicEpisode 66 - Halloween, Bands That Were an Acquired Taste, and Time Traveling for MusicNick and Jason kick off the episode by catching up a bit before getting into some fascinating and terrifying listener emails. They then dive into the theme of Halloween in music, which of course, devolves into related themes such as Fall and Horror films. Discussions of time traveling for the sake of witnessing historic moments in musical history and which bands took some getting used to for Jason round out the episode.A couple of new segments are introduced and we play some songs related to the discussions as well.*Please visit our Linktree to access our Spotify playlist featuring son...
2023-10-161h 47
I Hate MusicEpisode 65 - Climate Change, Concert Etiquette, and ”It Was a Different Time.”You can't deny this episode. From protest music of the '60's, to punk, thrash metal, and grindcore, musicians and artists have been warning us about climate change for decades, but why aren't we listening? We have no idea but we sure love the music. We discuss politics in music and environmentally aware bands like Nuclear Assault, and D.R.I, as well as discuss climate changes within music such as the "Weirding of Norway" or when metal bands turned to alternative music in the '90's for inspiration.We play a few of our favorite songs that fit within the...
2023-08-141h 36
I Hate MusicEpisode 64 - Don’t Call it a Comeback!I Hate Music is back! After a much needed vacation, we finally got sick of putting our feet up and sipping on cocktails and decided we missed this too much to retire permanently. During our vacation we had a lot of time to reflect, and ponder our history and what we are doing. We realized we needed something different, something to revitalize our spirits and inspire us to move further into uncharted waters. So, we are back with a new format, new goals, new ideas - and a co-host! Please welcome to IHM as our new co-host, Nick Wusz. Nick is an o...
2023-07-211h 39
I Hate MusicEpisode 63 - Tanner Anderson (Obsequiae, Panopticon, Celestiial)Tanner Anderson. I hate the word talent, but people like Tanner make me rethink my aversion to the concept. I've been fortunate enough to call Tanner a friend for quite awhile now, and am overjoyed to watch him evolve and grow as an artist particularly with Obsequiae. If you like "Non Serviam", with a touch of "Skydancer", and a sprinkle of "His Majesty at the Swamp," and if you don't need me to tell you what bands made those records, this episode, this band, and this man, are for you.Tanner also treats us to an exclusive premiere of a new...
2022-03-032h 08
I Hate MusicEpisode 62 - Daniel Lake (Author of USBM)Daniel Lake is a contributor to Decibel Magazine, but as of late, he has been more in the public eye due to his book, USBM. The book dives into the motivations, histories, and music of a number of heavy hitters in the United States Black Metal scene, and I wanted to learn more about his process of researching and writing this gem. So, please pass the aux to Daniel, and join us as we talk about black metal, travel, thrash metal, and Satan.--------------------"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.Bumper music by Leviathan and Absu.--------------------https://www.facebook.com...
2022-01-2554 min
I Hate MusicEpisode 61 - Pete Lee (Lawnmower Deth)Lawnmower Deth. Often ignored, usually misunderstood, but has been a staple in my ears and in my heart since the early '90s. The boys from Nottingham took quite the hiatus and are back with a new album after a 28 year gap; their first record since 1993's "Billy." In this episode I talk with Pete Lee, vocalist for Lawnmower Deth, and we listen to a couple new songs, an old song, and discuss various things such as bread rolls, the importance of the Grindcrusher comp, Dan Seagrave, and why the band took such a long break.So, pass the aux to...
2021-12-231h 08
I Hate MusicEpisode 60 - Dylan Neal (Thief)On Episode 46, Dylan Neal of Thief came on the show and played us a bunch of crazy music. This time, Dylan and I sit down and listen to the new Thief album recently released by Prophecy Productions entitled "The 16 Deaths of my Master." Dylan shares with us production techniques, reveals hidden gems within the songs, and we discuss the themes and ideas within the music.This is, without a doubt, my album of the year, and has been in constant rotation at my house, and in my car, as well as being incessantly in my head. Dylan is a fascinating pe...
2021-12-071h 46
I Hate MusicEpisode 58 - “Listener Requests Part III” with guest Ione WaltonI always assumed that episodes with my daughters would not be as engaging, or appreciated, as episodes with notable musicians, but listener feedback has been overwhelmingly positive for these breaks in the normal programming. So, we are back with “Listener Requests Part III” with Ione Walton. These installments tend to blend podcasting with sound collage at times, and this is no different. Ione and I go through some listener recommendations, and we each play a couple of choice cuts as well. Pass the aux to Ione and I as we critique your choices in music, and discuss manta rays, chores, vaccinati...
2021-10-211h 09
I Hate MusicEpisode 55 - Michael and Hamilton of Genghis TronDon't call it a comeback. Genghis Tron have returned after a 10 year hiatus with one of 2021's best and most compelling records, Dream Weapon. The band has been through a lot of changes in that time, personally and musically, an even with line-up changes and a decade of growth and evolution, Genghis Tron still sound like themselves, and at the same time, sound like no one else.On this episode the remaining founding members, Hamilton Jordan and Michael Sochynsky, join me as we listen to their new album in its entirety. We discuss the hiatus, the new members, the pit-falls of...
2021-06-071h 08
I Hate MusicEpisode 54 - with guest Tim Smolens (High Castle Teleorkestra, Estradasphere)I was first made aware of Tim Smolens when I discovered Estradasphere. Tim was the bassist and producer for the incredible, genre-hopping, Bungle adjacent band. As I delved further into the works of the various members, it became clear that Tim has a unique musical personality and vision. Today, Tim has assembled a super group of sorts in High Castle Teleorkestra, featuring members that have played in Secret Chiefs 3, Farmers Market, Don Salsa and Mr. Bungle. On this episode Tim and I listen to the two 7" singles that HCT has released so far, and Tim regales me with background stories, and p...
2021-03-261h 28
I Hate MusicEpisode 53 - Dissecting Dream into Dust's "The Lathe of Heaven" with guest Derek RushDerek Rush is a lifer. In my mind, that's about the biggest compliment an artist could receive. Derek has been highly involved and productive in so many facets of music, it's not only daunting, its intimidating, and I can't conceive of him ever stopping. Derek is perhaps best known for his work as the head of the Chthonic Streams label, and his music under the names of A Murder of Angels, December, Dream into Dust and Compactor, but he is also a DJ, a concert organizer, a promoter, and so much more.Today, we decided to listen to and discuss one...
2021-03-171h 34
I Hate MusicEpisode 52 - Examining The Night Watch's "An Embarrassment of Riches" with guest Nathanael LarochetteToday guitar virtuoso Nathanael Larochette joins me to guide us through the twisted trails and rough seas charted by his band The Night Watch on their latest album, "An Embarrassment of Riches." We listen to the album in its entirety; dissecting, discussing and reveling in the creative process. You may know Nathanael from his work with Musk Ox, or perhaps his beautiful guitar interludes on Agalloch's last album, "The Serpent and the Sphere."Please pass the aux to Nathanael, and let his smooth Canadian voice sooth you into submission as we listen to his record and delve into the world, an...
2021-01-141h 54
I Hate MusicEpisode 51 - with guest Yee LoiToday I am joined by British punkers Rose (age 13) and Matilda (age 11) who also happen to be sisters, and together they are known as Yee Loi. Yee Loi are currently recording their debut album, but they really caught my attention on the internet with their fantastic Ramones, Thin Lizzy and Motorhead covers. So please pass the aux to Rose and Matilda as they share a few of their covers, and discuss with me their favorite bands and how they got their start as young punk rockers. --------------------"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.--------------------https://www.facebook.com/hatepod.music/http...
2020-12-1631 min
I Hate MusicEpisode 50 - “Override of the Overlooked” with guests Jeff Wagner and Hunter GinnThis is like one of those cheesy '80s sitcom crossovers, but better... much better. Jeff and Hunter, the two maniacs behind the insanely awesome and inspiring podcast, Radical Research, join me to celebrate I Hate Music's 50th episode! I asked each of them to bring to the table a band or album that they love, but is largely ignored or derided, and I chose one as well. We then shared these selections and discussed them.Jeff Wagner and I go way back. We had a 'zine together in the '90s and have worked and interacted with each other in v...
2020-11-111h 32
I Hate MusicEpisode 49 - “Listener Requests Part II” with guest Ione WaltonI really enjoy getting listener suggestions. I typically get them via Email, but this morning Ione and I decided to get on FaceBook and Instagram and ask listeners to send in their recommendations as we record. We received roughly 50 requests from all over the world, and I can say without hyperbole that this group of songs are by far the worst, most annoying, and painfully ignorant bunch of songs ever assembled.However, we love you for trying, and encourage you to keep trying to impress and amaze us. But for now, please allow Ione and I to pass the aux to...
2020-10-2153 min
I Hate MusicEpisode 48 - “A Brief History of the Israeli Metal Scene” with guest Tal FriedTal Fried is an Israeli native living in Tel Aviv. Israel has a long and vibrant history of fascinating metal bands, rich with the culture of their homeland but also with an ear turned towards the metal community worldwide. Unfortunately, a large number of these bands have remained unknown to metal fans outside of Israel, so I asked Tal to show me the hidden gems that lay next to The Mediterranean sea. Many metal fans are familiar with Salem or Orphaned Land, but in this episode Tal takes us on a quick, but in depth, trip into the world of Isra...
2020-10-071h 43
I Hate MusicEpisode 47 - "Listener Requests" with guest Ione WaltonI stumbled across this lost recording the other day. Ione and I recorded this right before the pandemic hit. We were taking listener requests that had been Emailed in, but the pandemic and subsequent quarantine had distracted me, and the episode had become buried by time and dust, and forgotten... until now.Ione plays some music she likes, I play a little that I like, and we both critique and comment on the listener suggestions. Unfortunately, since this episode was lost for so long, the information is quite out of date, but music is timeless, right?Come pass the aux wit...
2020-09-0754 min
I Hate MusicEpisode 46 - with guest Dylan Neal (Thief, Botanist)When I first heard about Thief, I was skeptical. I was about to embark on a short tour with one of Toby Driver's various projects, (Piggy Black Cross), and Toby told me Thief from Los Angeles would be joining. That first night of tour Dylan and Thief stunned me with the craft of their songs, the passion in their performance, and I was instantly impressed with their unique and dynamic shows each night.Now, a few moons later, we have shared the stage a handful of times and Thief has cemented itself as one of my absolute favorite bands. In 2019 Thi...
2020-08-242h 31
I Hate MusicEpisode 45 - “Quarantine Songs” Part II: The ReckoningLife in quarantine rolls on, and so does the music. Our first "Quarantine Songs" episode received a warm welcome, so we decided to follow it up, with the same basic format, but some slight changes. Most notably, there are no listener submissions on this episode. This episode is comprised of a handful of notable musicians, and people in the music industry sharing their quarantine picks with us. I am tempted to tell you who will be bending your ears with tunes and talk, but I think its best to let the element of surprise have the upper hand here.I will...
2020-06-091h 10
I Hate MusicEpisode 44 - with guest Casey C-P — King Gizzard “Chunky Shrapnel Film” SpecialWe won't let this die, and neither will King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard. Casey C-P and I made a pact, a blood oath, that each time this band of scruffy Aussies makes a new album we will be there, just like the Jackson 5, to dissect, critique and perform a deep dive to the depths of degradation. Nothing will keep us from recording a podcast each time King Gizzard completes a project. Not snow, not rain, not COVID-19, so here we are, ready to inject our veins and flush our lungs with the disinfecting power of Australian music.This time, its...
2020-04-301h 41
I Hate MusicEpisode 42 - “In Defense of Billie Eilish” with guest Ione WaltonCOVID-19 has swept the earth, and a large portion of the world is in isolation. I didn't have an episode ready to go, so I pulled this one out of the archives. This was recorded months ago with my daughter Ione, but I felt it wasn't strong enough to release at the time. But these are strange times afoot, so here you are, I figure even the slightest amusement is welcome in isolation.In this episode Ione and I defend pop sensation Billie Eilish, as well as share music, get bored and get bullied. --------------------"I Hate Music" theme by Mariu...
2020-03-211h 04
I Hate MusicEpisode 41 - with guest Nick Loiacano (Climb to Zalem, Nothing, Killer Whale, The Bionic Broadcast)I was not going to miss a Mr. Bungle reunion, and neither was my old friend Nick. Nick Loiacano and I became friends over 20 years ago in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and have collaborated on a number of musical endeavors. He was my partner in crime on Nothing's "The Grey Subaudible" album, he's the main writer in Climb to Zalem and has been involved in a number of bands including Killer Whale, Self Spiller and Snares of Sixes. Nick and I often bonded over Faith No More and Mr. Bungle, so it only made sense for me to fly down to Los Ang...
2020-03-022h 11
I Hate MusicEpisode 40 - with guest Scot Jenerik (AUME, F-Space)Upon arriving at my studio, I told Scot we would record for two hours at the most. We recorded for six. This is the first installment of our long form meeting.Scot and I have known each other for a relatively short period of time, but we became fast friends, and even though we come from two different musical worlds, those two worlds share a lot of commonalities. Scot is a composer and conceptual artist operating out of Portland after being in the San Francisco Bay area for many years. Scot has been a radio show host, a lecturer, a perfo...
2020-02-112h 43
I Hate MusicEpisode 39 - with guest Don Anderson (Agalloch, Sculptured) - Curated by Mirai Kawashima (Sigh)Mirai Kawashima and Sigh have been pushing, dare I say, smashing the paradigms within metal for decades. From their early days on Euronymous' Deathlike Silence Productions to their most recent album "Heir to Despair," Sigh has found comfort in the dark seeping underbelly of music. I asked Mirai to provide some music to share with my cohort Don Anderson. Music that has intrigued him, confused him, provoked him or perhaps inspired him over the years. He gave me a bounty of music from Jazz, to Metal, to Traditional Asian and beyond. Join Don and I as we digest this heaping plate o...
2020-01-061h 34
I Hate MusicEpisode 38 - with guests Joy Von Spain and Masaaki Masao (Eye of Nix, To End It All)For this episode I was joined by my good friends Joy Von Spain and Masaaki Masao. They are the duo that comprises the death industrial project To End It All, and as if that didn't keep them busy enough, they are in Eye of Nix as well. These two are two of my favorite performers and I have been blessed to see them, and share the stage with them many times. I was able to catch up with them when they came down from Seattle to play a special invite only show at Azoth here in Portland. Listen in as we...
2019-10-221h 29
I Hate MusicEpisode 37 - with guest Casey C-P — King Gizzard “Infest the Rats' Nest” SpecialOnce again, back is the incredible, the rhyme animal, the uncannable CC-P. He brought with him the latest King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard album, "Infest the Rats' Nest." As always, when the Gizz releases a new record, we are here with bated breath, ready to digest and dissect, to criticize and celebrate. On this album King Gizzard decide to tread through waters that are dear to me heart, they decide to dip their quill into the genre of metal. I think it is fair to say that both CC-P and JWW were fairly skeptical of this move but decided to l...
2019-09-241h 01
I Hate MusicEpisode 36 - with guest Ramin Hosseinabad - Curated by Dan Swano (Edge of Sanity, Pan Thy Monium, Nightingale)In the first of what I hope is a series of many, I welcome a guest curator for this episode. This time, I asked legendary producer/engineer/musician Dan Swano to pick six songs from his career to share with us. You may know him from his work with Edge of Sanity, Pan Thy Monium, or Bloodbath, or perhaps even his production or engineering work with bands such as Marduk or Opeth, but get ready to dig into some deep cuts from Dan Swano's career, handpicked by the man himself for you to hear, and for Ramin and I to di...
2019-09-101h 18
I Hate MusicEpisode 35 - with guest Jori Apedaile (Eneferens, Hyalithe)Jori has been a guest before. Last summer when Eneferens came through Portland on tour, he stopped by to share some music. This summer bore witness to another Eneferens tour, so we decided to do it again. At the time of this recording, Jori was in the process of moving back to Bozeman, Montana after living for a couple of years in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He joined me towards the end of his tour that stretched all across The United States. Join us as we talk about metal from around the world, take a listener request, discuss the scene in Minneapolis and...
2019-08-271h 21
I Hate MusicEpisode 34 - with guest Nick Wusz (Dolven)Nick Wusz and I go way back. I first met him when I moved to Portland to join Sculptured. He played guitar for the band and immediately welcomed me with a hug and some Cajun pretzels. Since then, we've become very close and often share stories and music with each other. This visit was no different.Join us as we talk about Sparkling Water, Sepultura, we read some listener Email, geek out about Cathedral, discuss Floridian rednecks, and at times wax nostalgic. Closing music "To Fly Free" by Dolven."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, performed by Billy Smeer --htt...
2019-08-131h 56
I Hate MusicEpisode 33 - with guests Petras and Andrew of VelniasVelnias has been an underrated yet powerful force in the American Black Metal scene for many years. After a moderate hiatus, the Velnias cult has returned with an impending new album and a short tour of the West Coast.Taking a small break from tour, Velnias joined me for talk about Thrash Metal, the Cascadian Annex, True Water Music, Portable record players, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dungeon Thrash, Andrew's age in 1991, and drinking rain water like bad asses!Closing music by Velnias. "I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli. https://www.facebook.com/hatepod.music/...
2019-07-301h 31
I Hate MusicEpisode 32 - with guest Casey C-P — King Gizzard “Fishing for Fishies” SpecialA new King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard record means a new episode with Casey C-P. This time their latest, "Fishing for Fishies." The Australian wonder-band mellows out a bit on this album, and assaults us with their over-use of the word "boogie" and apparently can't put down their harmonica for more than a few seconds.Casey C-P and I unwrap the album, dissect it's contents and drink its sweet blood in front of your very ears. Join us for a beer, readings from Wikipedia, and discussions on the Mouth Harp. "I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli. https://www.faceb...
2019-06-1859 min
I Hate MusicEpisode 31 - with guest Aaron John Gregory (KHôRADA, Squalus, Giant Squid)Let's try this again. Last time Aaron John Gregory of KHôRADA, Squalus and Giant Squid was on, we ended it early. This encounter was much more pleasant. We were a bit rushed though as we decided to record right before going to perform as main support for Melvins. Our energy was up, attitudes were good, and beer and music was flowing.We settled into some nice conversations about IBUs, ABV, Video Games, Roombas and thankfully AJ rarely mentioned Ska. Join Us! "I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.Closing music by Giant Squid. https://www.facebook.com/hatepod.music/
2019-06-041h 03
I Hate MusicEpisode 29 - with guest Aaron John Gregory (KHôRADA, Squalus)Sometimes things don't go as planned. Sometimes, the best intentions fall flat. Sometimes, even friendship just isn't enough.Join AJ and I for this eye opening episode where we discuss light bulbs, carry-on luggage, The Oregon Trail, and of course, ska."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, performed by Billy Smeer.Closing music by Squalus. https://www.facebook.com/hatepod.music/--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM Patreon...
2019-05-1416 min
I Hate MusicEpisode 28 - with guest Ron Varod (Zvi, Kayo Dot, Sabbath Assembly)Kayo Dot is a very important band to me, so it was an honor to welcome Ron Varod onto the podcast. Ron is a multi-instrumentalist who is in Kayo Dot, Sabbath Assembly and performs solo under the name Zvi. Zvi was on a tour across America supporting his new record "Deer Pink" and stopped in to share some interesting music and perspectives. Join us as we talk about Ulver, the pros and cons of drum machines, music production and Karaoke."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.Closing music by Zvi. https://www.facebook.com/hatepod.music/...
2019-04-302h 01
I Hate MusicEpisode 26 - "In Defense of Twenty One Pilots" with guest Ione WaltonIone and I had been discussing for a while starting a series of podcasts, shorter episodes that exist in the larger body of IHM, that focus on bands or artists we both enjoy, but that we assume most listeners of I Hate Music would not enjoy. We are calling this series "In Defense of...", and this is the first installment. 21 Pilots are very hit and miss for me, but I find them clever, ominous, subversive and at times, even heavy? Ione and I decided to get to the bottom of this and explore the world of this Ohio duo.Join us...
2019-04-0234 min
I Hate MusicEpisode 25 - with guest Robert Hunter (Hollow Branches, Occulted Sound)Robert Hunter and I go way back. He is one of my favorite people. He and I have collaborated on many things, including Snares of Sixes, Self Spiller and my short lived label, Audio Savant, that we both struggled with years ago. He also makes music with IHM's very own Marius Sjoli in Hollow Branches, and solo under the moniker Occulted Sound. Join Robert and I for beer, music and a few laughs."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, performed by Billy Smeer.Bumper music by Arizmenda.Closing music by Hollow Branches.This episode sponsored by Red Orchard Records - ht...
2019-03-191h 03
I Hate MusicEpisode 24 - with guest Asa Eisenhardt (Nostalgist)Asa Eisenhardt spearheads the shoegaze/postpunk band Nostalgist as well as runs the label Nostalgium Directive. Asa and I have been friends for quite some time, and it was a pleasure to have him in my studio to share music. Nostalgist's "Dissafection" was in my top 5 favorites records from 2018 so I wanted to get him in here to promote it a bit. Join us for music, memories and a bit of nostalgia."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.Closing music by Nostalgist.https://www.facebook.com/hatepod.music/--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nic...
2019-02-261h 56
I Hate MusicEpisode 23 - with guest Ellory WaltonEllory Walton has been my daughter for almost 12 years now. She is an amazing, and disturbingly brilliant and hilarious individual. Her music taste might be suspect, and honestly, confounding, but her insight into the way kids her age get exposed to music, share music, and consume music is fascinating. Join us for music and beers."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.Closing music by Lawnmower Deth.https://www.facebook.com/hatepod.music/--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------
2019-02-161h 08
I Hate MusicEpisode 22 - with guest Aaron Rieseberg (YOB, Norska)YOB has been a leading force in doom metal for a long time, but in the previous few years they have reached a level of success few achieve, and it is richly deserved. YOB tends to defy, and define heavy music all at once. 2018 brought us the release of "Our Raw Hearts," YOB's latest album, and after months of being on the road, bassist Aaron Rieseberg joined me for beers, music and bass geekery while we collectively tried to remember which countries we have toured."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.https://www.facebook.com/hatepod.music/...
2019-01-292h 52
I Hate MusicEpisode 21 - New Year's Eve 2018 ExperimentI believe art of any kind, should be wrought with chance operation and experiment. I also believe that podcasting is an art. With that spirit in mind, I give to you, an odd experiment I presented to the guests at my house on New Year's Eve. I set up all my podcasting gear, hit "play" on my Spotify "Your Top Songs of 2018" playlist automatically made for me by the all-knowing gods at Spotify, and invited my guests to take part, without me.After some heavy editing of approximately 8 hours of audio, I widdled it down to the cream of the cro...
2019-01-091h 19
I Hate MusicEpisode 20 - with guest Don Anderson (KHôRADA, Sculptured, ex-Agalloch)Don Anderson needs no introduction. He is the mastermind behind Prog Metal mainstays Sculptured, the guitarist for KHôRADA and perhaps best known for wielding the guitar for Agalloch for 20 years. Don is also a college professor, a snappy dresser, a beer snob and one of my absolute closest friends. Today Don and I talk obscure 90's death metal, share some current music, as well as revisit our past in Agalloch and recount our memories regarding the making of Agalloch's "From Which of this Oak" demo. Don closes out this episode with an acoustic rendition of an Agalloch classic.https://www.fa...
2018-12-311h 31
I Hate MusicEpisode 19 - with guest Ramin Hosseinabad — Katatonia "Brave Murder Day" SpecialRamin! Katatonia! What else could you want in a podcast? Join me as one of the most popular IHM guests joins me again, this time to focus on the fantastic and revolutionary "Brave Murder Day" by Katatonia. We delve into a little history of the record, the band, and how both have effected us as people and as listeners. https://www.facebook.com/hatepod.music/"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Sup...
2018-12-131h 01
I Hate MusicEpisode 18 - with Hawaiian Transplant and Powell's icon, Tyson BirnbaumIn this episode Tyson and I discuss the culture differences that exist state to state in America, we explore both sides of the gun control issue and we recount our adventures in Romania when he joined Agalloch for our first concerts there. Join us for a glimpse of what it is like to grow up in Hawaii and migrate to The Main Land. Visit our FaceBook page for a few select photos regarding the episode.https://www.facebook.com/hatepod.music/"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wu...
2018-11-193h 57
I Hate MusicEpisode 17 - with Entomologist Jesse GreeneJesse Greene is a pretty fascinating character. He's an artist, an Entomologist, he's a collector and most importantly, he's a music lover. Jesse is a dedicated fan, and a generous friend. Today he brought some bugs over and we shared music, we shared some beer and we discussed how he helped make an impact on the Sacramento scene during his youth.Bumper music by Daughters, Graeme Revell, and Randy Newman."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Pro...
2018-10-312h 21
I Hate MusicEpisode 16 - with guest Aesop Dekker (KHôRADA, Extremity, Worm Oroborous, VHOL, Hickey, Ex-Agalloch, Death Metal Dads)Aesop Dekker. One of my favorite people on the planet. I have toured through countless countries with this man, and shared countless beers and stories. I have suffered with him, and I have rejoiced with him. Aesop is a monster drummer, and a generous soul. I was very excited to have him join me and geek out about obscure music. Closing track "Grave Mistake" by Extremity. "I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Su...
2018-07-101h 16
I Hate MusicEpisode 14 - with guest Jori Apedaile (Eneferens)Jori Apedaile is an accomplished songwriter, guitarist, sound engineer... the list goes on. Right now he is on tour performing as Eneferens and I invited him to join me before his Portland date. We bonded over growing up in Montana, lamented the clicky kick drum, and shared some intriguing and odd music."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.Bumper Music by Sufjan Stevens.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon mem...
2018-05-281h 31
I Hate MusicEpisode 13 - with guest Ryan KirschI have shared many important memories and even more important beers with Ryan Kirsch in many different places throughout North America and Europe. Ryan has traveled thousands of miles to have the distinction of seeing Agalloch more times than anyone outside the band or crew. So, naturally, he and I became friends. On this episode Ryan and I share music and discuss French Black Metal and how horrible Chinese food in Estonia can be."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.Bumper Music by Peste Noire and Zeal and Ardor (live.)--------------------Hosts: Jason Wal...
2018-04-221h 07
I Hate MusicEpisode 12 - with guest Russell Mikow (Red Orchard Records)Russell Mikow not only shares a name with my dear departed Chihuahua Miko, yet regrettably spelled differently, he also runs Red Orchard Records out of Olympia, Washington. Russ came down for record night and I invited him to stay a little longer to share some music with me and chat about Australian bands, Oi music and snare hits."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.Bumper Music by Viktoriya Yermolyeva and Melvins.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------
2018-04-1758 min
I Hate MusicEpisode 11 - Part 2 with guest Ramin HosseinabadSpeaking with Iranian born metal head Ramin is such a pleasure we couldn't stop at our usual time limit, so we just kept recording, and drinking. Apparently Ramin's perspective is one that fascinates as his Part 1 is the most downloaded epsiode yet and has garnered this podcast a lot of attention. This second, and last portion of our discussion, features a few more beers, and some barley wine, and yes of course, more metal. "I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for...
2018-04-083h 02
I Hate MusicEpisode 10 - with guest Ashley Spungin (Insect Ark, Taurus)Ashley Spungin is a very unique and undeniable force. She has been a part of bands such as Purple Rhinestone Eagle, Taurus and Insect Ark. Ashley makes noise generating oscillator pedals, she drums, and she is an all around bad ass. Her album "Marrow Hymns" by Insect Ark is out now on Profound Lore Records, and she joined me for jokes and chats about music, touring and as always, we shared music.Closing track "Sea Harps" by Insect Ark. "I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Pr...
2018-03-101h 48
I Hate MusicEpisode 09 - with guest Ramin HosseinabadRamin Hosseinabad was born in Iran. Life for an Iranian metal head is far from easy. Now, Ramin lives in Nebraska and is pursuing his Phd in Materials Engineering at UNL in Lincoln. Ramin and I spoke far too long for one episode, so here is the first part of our discussion. We shared music, talked about growing up in a country where metal music is illegal, and also shared a beer or two. Bumper music by Mortiis. "I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produc...
2018-02-082h 42
I Hate MusicEpisode 08 - Second part of our visit with guest Jon Chick (Summer Ono)I have no idea why, but you wanted more. Our session with Portland musician and ravenous toe-nail collector, Jon Chick, ran around 6 hours. Our first installment of this session, Episode 05, is the most downloaded episode we've had so far This episode is the edited remainder of that session. I edited out a lot. So once again back is the incredible, the rhyme animal Jon Chick.Closing track "Untitled with Ending" by Summer Ono."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth...
2018-01-182h 01
I Hate MusicEpisode 07 - with guest Casey C-P -- King Gizzard "Polygondwanaland " SpecialMy friend Casey C-P is the first return guest to "I Hate Music," simply because he infected me with an insatiable desire to consume everything King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have created. In this episode, we try something a bit different. We listen to King Gizzard's "Polygondwanaland" album in it's entirety and discuss why we love this band, and the repercussions of this love. Bumper music by Wongraven and S.O.D."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Ear...
2018-01-121h 23
I Hate MusicEpisode 06 - with guest Erik Moggridge (Aerial Ruin, Bell Witch)Erik Moggridge is a guitarist and vocalist who is perhaps best known for his solo work under the name Aerial Ruin, but for long time followers of metal you may remember him from Old Grandad or Metal Blade recording artist Epidemic. From time to time, Erik also lends his vocal talents to Pacific Northwest Doom giants Bell Witch and you can hear him on their new epic "Mirror Reaper." Today we shared music, reminisced about sharing the stage and debated traditional metal.Closing Track "In The Glory of Nigh" by Aerial Ruin."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.
2017-12-302h 25
I Hate MusicEpisode 05 - with guest Jon Chick (Summer Ono)Portland native Jon Chick has been writing songs and playing guitar for many years. His band Summer Ono made waves throughout the Pacific Northwest and self released two fantastic albums. I invited Jon over and before we knew it, we had recorded 6 hours of material. His visit will be split into multiple episodes, this being the first. Listen in as we discuss why Queen are fascists, why hard panning instruments is brilliant and Jon exposes me to a different side of Pete Townsend.Bumper music by Megadeth.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.
2017-12-032h 16
I Hate MusicEpisode 04 - with guest Martti Hill (Barrowlands, Sculptured)Martti Hill, drummer of Pacific Northwest black metal band Barrowlands, joins Jason to find a mutual respect for breakdancing Ninjas, bass solos and jazz death. Martti plays select cuts from his eclectic musical palette that extends from '90s metal bands, to shock rock icons to unknown demo bands.Bumper music by Alice Cooper, closing is "Woodland Rebirth" taken from Barrowlands new album "Tyndir" out now on Vendetta Records.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the p...
2017-11-282h 19
I Hate MusicEpisode 03 - with guest Daniel Menche and ArrowInternationally renowed ambient noise artist Daniel Menche is up this time. Daniel offers up his take on communicating through walls of sound, shares stories about Flea and The Beastie Boys and shares select cuts from his music collection.Bumper music by Zombi, closing music taken from Daniel Menche's "Guts" album.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visi...
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I Hate MusicEpisode 02 - with guest Casey C-PLongtime friend and illustrator joins Jason for discussions about toe nail clippings, Mike Patton and other important things.Bumper music by Faith No More and closing music by Mr. Bungle.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: hate.pod.music@gmail.com- Part of the Distorted Pa...
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I Hate MusicEpisode 01 - with guest Aaron John Gregory (Giant Squid, Khorada, Squalus)Aaron John Gregory of Giant Squid, Khorada and Squalus speaks with Jason about music, life, ska and plays a large amount of exotic music. Bumper music by Samael, closing music by Fossil Fuel.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: hate.pod.music@gmail.com- Part of t...
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