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Conversations With DwyerElise OkusamiElise Okusami of Oceanator joins Dwyer to talk about the sport of Ruby, pizza making, weird songs and beats she's recorded that she has yet to share with the world, her long collaboration with her brother, and her song that she has on the Eleventh Hour: Songs For Climate Justice out now on Sub Pop Records.Opening Song "Average Joe," from the compilation album The Eleventh Hour: Songs For Climate Justice,.By the Eleventh Hour: Songs For Climate Justice at Sub Pop RecordsDonate to the Climate Emergency Fund
2022-11-171h 01Conversations With DwyerJulian Saporiti (No-No Boy)Julian Saporiti of No-No Boy joins Dwyer discuss enjoying reality shows as an anthropological study, how touring calls for self-medicating, the importance of breaking from your own path, and how we have cowards and kings living inside of us.Part 2 of of the Patreon Exclusive ChatOpening Song The Best God Damn Band in Wyoming from the album 1975 by N0-No Boy.No-No Boy BandcampNo-No Boy Project websiteBst God Damn Band in Wyoming VideoNo-No Boy Instagram
2022-09-081h 02Conversations With DwyerMJ LendermanMJ Lenderman is a singer songwriter from Asheville North Carolina. In addition to his prolific solo work he is also a member of Wednesday. MJ joins Dwyer to share what it's like to be critically acclaimed, the splendor of Harry Crews and David Berman, his approach to songwriting and how one needs to keep things simple.Opening Song Toontown from MJ Lenderman's album Boat SongsMJ Lenderman BandcampWednesday BandcampMJ Lenderman InstagramDonate to the Climate Emergency FundGet a...
2022-08-111h 03Conversations With DwyerMatt Mehlan - Skeletons, The Mehlans -Congotronics InternationalMatt Mehlan of Skeletons, The Mehlans and the supergroup Congotronics International joins Dwyer to talk about suburban life, the the community in the experimental music scene in New York, the records he discovered in college, and the incredible evolution of Congotronics International. If you are unaware Congotronics International is a super group consisting of Deerhoof, Skeletons, Juana Molina, Wildbirds & Peacedrums, Kasai Allstars and Konono No 1. It's a magical album.Part 2 of the Patreon Exclusive part of the conversation HEREOpening Song Where's The One? from the album Where's The one by Congotronics International
2022-06-091h 05Conversations With DwyerChris Cohen - The CurtainsChris Cohen of The Curtains, Deerhoof and record producer extraordinaire (Ohmme's Fantasize Your Ghost to name one) joins Dwyer to talk about growing up in the San Fernando Valley, how he used a series of boomboxes to record albums when he was a kid, his disconnect with Grunge & Nirvana and visiting the infamous Starwood as a kid.Patreon Exclusive Part 2 of the Chris Cohen convo HEREOpening Song, Green Eyes from the self titled album Chris CohenChris's BandcampChris Cohen InstagramAll Things M...
2022-05-2657 minConversations With DwyerMaria Matia-Keppeler (MAITA)Maria Maita-Keppeler of MAITA joins Dwyer to talk about American VS Japanese buffets, existential feelings in college, drinking, Portland and finding her voice. Opening Song, "You Sure Can Kill A Sunday, Part 1." from the album, I Just Want To Be Wild For You.MAITA BandcampMAITA InstagramMAITA Twitter Websites by Kelly R DwyerMatt Dwyer's website Matt Dwyer Podcast Consulting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-3143 minConversations With DwyerKassie Carlson (Guerilla Toss)Kassie Carlson of Guerilla Toss brings her charm and humor to CWD to talk about fun at the city dump, our fucked up healthcare system, growing up poor on Cape Cod, hitchhiking as a teen and their new album Famously Alive out March 25, 2022 on Sub Pop Records.Opening song, "Famously Alive," from the Guerilla Toss album Famously AliveGuerilla Toss BANDCAMP Guerilla Toss Website Kassie's Radio Show Guerilla Toss Instagram Guerilla Toss Twitter Get a Website from Kelly...
2022-03-241h 06Conversations With DwyerMal BlumMal Blum joins Dwyer to talk about their fascination with cults, the trials of ADHD, his foray into acting, musical influences and their new EP Ain't it Nice.Opening Song, "Stockpiled Guns & TV Dinners" - from the EP Ain't It NiceMal's Bandcamp Mal Blum Instagram Mal Blum Twitter Websites by Kelly R. DwyerMatt Dwyer Podcast ConsultingAll Things Matt DwyerFun Fact: All The show shit like editing and whatnot...
2022-03-1757 minConversations With DwyerPearl CharlesPearl Charles joins Dwyer to talk about making creative choices over business choices, life in the desert, her love of all things vintage and how the pandemic has inspired people to seek meaning within song lyrics.Opening Song, "Givin' It Up" by Pearl CharlesPear Charles BANDCAMPPearl Charles Instagram Pearl Charles TwitterGet a Website from Kelly R Dwyer HEREAll Things MATT DWYER Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2022-01-131h 02Conversations With DwyerKid Congo Part 2 Patreon ReleaseThis was a Patreon exclusive and Part 2 of my episode 232 conversation with the great Kid Congo. Often the initial recordings go much longer than what is released. I always put the extended interviews or part to on the patreon page. This lived on patreon for almost a years. You can go to themattdwyer.com for extra content. I will be releasing more patreon exclusive content for the holidays. There will be a blog that will tell you what is released and how to get it. The part one we went into a lot of Kid's history. Part 2 we dug...
2021-12-2353 minConversations With DwyerEric SlickEric Slick is a solo artist who plays drums in Dr. Dog and has been a hired gun for such acts as War On Drugs, Lambchop and Taylor Swift. Eric joins Dwyer to talk about imposter syndrome, the stereotypes about drummers, playing for the Violent Femmes on the fly, and stepping out from behind the drums to front his solo projects. Opening Song, "Over It," from Eric Slick's album Wiseacre. Eric Slick's BandcampEric's WebsiteEric's Instagram Eric's TwitterGet a...
2021-12-161h 06Conversations With DwyerGareth Liddiard (The Drones, Tropical Fuck Storm, Springtime)Gareth Liddiard of The Drones, Tropical Fuck Storm and his most recent project Springtime joins Dwyer to talk about the only real job he's ever had, working lights for Fugazi, the horror story of surviving a brush fire and his new album Springtime out on Joyful Noise. Opening Song, "Will To Power," by Springtime.Springtime BandcampTropical Fuck Storm BandcampThe Drones Bandcamp Tropical Fuck Storm InstagramHave Kelly Dwyer build your website HERE Themattdwyer.com
2021-12-091h 07Conversations With DwyerBuffalo NicholsBluesman Buffalo Nichols AKA Carl Nichols joins Dwyer to discuss his reluctance of fame, how streaming apps reduce art to content which weakens music, and how the radio taught him about music.Opening Song, "How To Love," From Buffalo Nichols on his self-titled albumBuy Buffalo Nichols on Bandcamp HEREBuffalo Nichols Instagram HERE Buffalo Nichols TWITTER Get Your Website Built by Kelly R. Dwyer HERE themattdwyer.com This Podcast is Produced and all that stuff by Matt...
2021-11-1851 minConversations With DwyerShannon LayThe great Shannon Lay returns to Dwyer's joy to discuss how playing live can be a delicious meal for the ego, the challenge of returning to touring was a challenge, the battle of her logical and intuitive sides and her new album Geist out on Sub Pop Records. Opening Song, "Rare To Wake," by Shannon Lay from the Album GeistPurchase Geist HERE Shannon's Bandcamp HERE Shannon's Instagram HERE Shannon's First Visit to the Podcast HERE Get a Website from Kelly...
2021-11-1155 minConversations With DwyerRob Crow - PLOSIVS - Pinback - Goblin CockThis episode could be called "The Wisdom of Rob Crow," Mr. Crow has a lot of wise and insightful observations to share. Regardless, Rob Crow joins Dwyer to talk about fatherhood, how not everything needs to be a reaction to horribleness, sobriety, how at the age of fourteen he already had a proclivity for original music and if someone is promoting art it's probably garbage.PLOSIVS will be playing at Alex's in Long Beach November 5th and QUartyard in San Diego November 6th.Opening song "Hit The Breaks" by PLOSIVS...
2021-11-041h 02Conversations With DwyerShana Cleveland - La LuzShana Cleveland of La Luz joins Dwyer to talk about the nuances of living in a rural conservative community, growing up with Blues musician parents, the horrors of living in North Hollywood, aimlessly wandering Chicago, and La Luz's new self-titled album out on Hardly Art. NOTE: I know I said podcast when I meant website. Anyway, get a website. Link BelowOpening Song, "Lazy Eyes and Dune," by La LuzLa Luz's Bandcamp HEREBuy the album at Hardly Art HERELa Luz Instagram HERE
2021-10-2852 minConversations With DwyerCedric NoelCedric Noel joins Dwyer to talk about binge writing his albums, the joy he feels when he isn't writing, Romantic Comedies, and his thoughts on performing solo and Opening Song, "Allies," By Cedric Noel from his album Hang Time.Hang Time will be out November 12th 2021 on Joyful Records. PreOrder it HERECedric's Bandcamp HEREHave Kelly build your website HEREMinocqua Brewing Company HEREAll Things Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is obviously hosted by Matt Dwyer...
2021-10-211h 04Conversations With DwyerHenri Cash - Starcrawler/Cash & SkyeHenri Cash of Starcrawler and Cash & Skye joines Dwyer to talk about growing up in a music family, listening in on AA meetings as a kid, his love of Tuba, the MC5, candy, and his new project with his partner Sophia Skye. Opening Song, "No More Candy," by Cash & Skye Buy the Cash & Skye 7 inch from Third Man Records HERE Cash & Skye Instagram HERE Starcrawler Bandcamp HERE Starcrawler Instagram HERE Get your Website From Kelly Dwyer HERE All...
2021-10-1459 minConversations With DwyerBella Vanek - Foxx BodiesBella Vanek of Foxx Bodies joins Dwyer to talk about growing up Mormon, being outed by her cousin, how her lyrics are basically her diary, the complexities of abuse, and Matt shares the time he bombed in front of 4000 people while opening for Julio Iglesias. Foxx Bodies new album Vixen will be out November 5th 2021 on Kill Rock Stars.Opening Song, "Runaway," by Foxx Bodies from the Album VixenProorder/buy Vixen HEREFoxx Bodies Bandcamp HEREFoxx Bodies Instagram HEREFoxx Bodies Twitter HERE...
2021-10-071h 05Conversations With DwyerRalph Torrefranca - Cuffed UpRalph Torrefranca of LA's Cuffed Up joins Dwyer to talk about the exact moment he knew what he wanted to do with his life, pushing his way into an internship as a teen, the cathartic nature of songwriting, how Conan/Colbert writer Brian Stack is the nicest guy in the world and Cuffed Up's new EP Asymmetry out October 22 on Royal Mountain RecordsOpening Song, "Bonnie," by Cuffed Up from the EP AsymmetryPre-order Asymmetry HERECuffed Up's Bandcamp HERE Cuffed Up Instagram HERE ...
2021-09-301h 05Conversations With DwyerGreg Saunier - DeerhoofDeerhoof's drummer extraordinaire Greg Saunier joins Dwyer to talk about the epigenetics of wild pigs, how flashy drumming his like being handed a finished Rubik's Cube, twenty-seven years of Deerhoof, how never having a hit is an honor and their new album Actually, You Can coming out October 21, 2021 on Joyful Noise Records.Opening Song, "Plant Thief" by Deerhoof from the album Actually, You CanPreorder Actually, You Can HEREDeerhoof Bandcamp HERE Scarcity Is Manufactured Video HereDeerhoof Instagram HERE Greg's...
2021-09-231h 13Conversations With DwyerGreg Katz - CheekfaceGreg Katz of Cheekface joins Dwyer to talk about white guy philosophers, college radio, the comfort of Metallica, how Cheekface took off and they both get nostalgic for the old music scene of Echo Park. Opening Song "Call Your Mom," from the album Emphatically No. Cheekface Bandcamp HERE Cheekface Instagram HERE New Professor Label HERE All Things Matt Dwyer HERE This was Produced and all that by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall
2021-09-1658 minConversations With DwyerAlice BagLegendary and iconic LA Punk musician Alice Bag joins Dwyer to talk about her new life living in Mexico City, the various ways we can make change and influence the community and people around us and we both share the complexities of having an abusive father. Opening Song - "Spark," from the album Sister Dynamite Buy Sister Dynamite From In The Red Records HERE Alice Bag's Bandcamp HERE Alice Bag's website HERE Punk Expats In Mexico YouTube Series HERE All Things...
2021-09-091h 05Conversations With DwyerSpencer Peppet - The OpheliasSpencer Peppet of The Ophelias joins Dwyer to talk about the joys of living over a very loud ice cream shop, experimental theater, going from singing Opera to fronting a Rock band, termite art, and their new album Crocus. Opening Song, "Sacrificial Lamb" from the album Crocus coming out on September 24th, 2021 on Joyful NoisePreoderd Crocus and other albums by The Ophelias on their Bandcamp HERE The Ophelias Instagram HERE The Ophelias Twitter HERE All Things Matt Dwyer HERE Want...
2021-09-021h 12Conversations With DwyerAbhinav Krishnaswamy - The F16sAbhinav Krishnaswamy of the F16s joines Dwyer to talk about what it took for his band to break out in India, teaching music to individuals having a midlife crisis, getting attention in the US and how Brian Adams' song "Summer Of '69" is the unofficial national anthem for India.Opening Song, "I'm On Holiday," by The F16s from the EP Is It Time To Eat The Rich Yet?Is it Time To Eat The Rich Yet? will be out on House Arrest October 22nd on House Arrest.The...
2021-08-3059 minConversations With DwyerMicah Nelson - Particle KidMicah Nelson of Particle Kid joins Dwyer to talk about the inspiration of working with Neil Young, his animation process, hemp, finding the essence of your work, and his hope for the future.Opening Song, "Question Song," from the album, Window Rock by Particle KidParticle Kid's website HERE. Particle Kid Bandcamp HERE Particle Kid Instagram HERE All Things Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer Is Hosted, Produced and All That Tech Shit by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer...
2021-08-261h 09Conversations With DwyerBria Salmena - Bria/FRIGSBria Salmena of Bria, FRIGS, & Orville Peck joins Dwyer to talk how Brody Dalle inspired her teens, touring, the bubble surrounding the recording process of her EP, the rise of Orville Peck, and how Dwyer is becoming her therapist.Opening Song, "Green Rocky Road," from the EP Cuntry Covers Volume 1 by Bria. Cuntry Covers Volume 1 is out September 24th on Sub Pop Records. Pre-Order Cuntry Covers Volume 1 from Sub Pop HEREBria's Bandcamp HEREBria's Instagram HERE
2021-08-2354 minConversations With DwyerJulia Shapiro - Chastity Belt/ChildbirthJulia Shapiro of Chastity Belt and Childbirth joins to Dwyer to discuss existentials crises, her first show in a frat house, transitioning from joke songs to baring her soul and life working in a dive bar.Opening Song, "Come With Me," From the album Zorked by Julia ShapiroZorked will be out October 15th 2021 on Suicide Squeeze. You can preorder the album HERE Julia's Bandcamp HEREJulia's Instagram HERE Chastity Belt's Bandcamp HERE Childbirth Bandcamp HERE All Things...
2021-08-1957 minConversations With DwyerLindsay ReamerLindsay Reamer joins Dwyer to talk about her days as a hippy touring as a dancer with a jam band, how the pandemic pushed her music into a new direction, coming out to her parents as a musician and the pure joy of Singing In The Rain. Opening Song, "Lucky," from the EP Lucky by Lindsay ReamerLindsay's Bandcamp HERE Dear Life Records Bandcamp HERELindsay's Instagram HERE All Things Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, Edited and Hosted by...
2021-08-161h 00Conversations With DwyerSunny WarSunny War joins Dwyer in an epic and inspiring conversations about her days hopping trains, busking on the boardwalk of Venice Beach, struggling with addiction, shitty jobs, hippies, and how Chaka Khan's hair smells. This is a great episode and I believe you'll be on the edge of your seat the entire time.Opening Song, "Mama's Milk," from Sunny War's album Simple Syrup.Sunny War's Bandcamp HERESunny War's website HERESunny War Instagram HEREDonate To Food Not Bombs HERE ...
2021-08-121h 10Conversations With DwyerMackenzie Howe - Pet Dress/The Wild ReedsMackenzie Howe joins Dwyer to talk about going to a Waldorf school, growing up taking care of herself vintage clothing, the inspiration of Suzi Quatro, travels to Nepal and what the definition of success is.Opening Song - "It's Your Mind," from the EP Fear of Breakdown by Pet DressPet Dress Bandcamp HEREPet Dress Instagram HERE Mackenzie's Bandwagon Vintage's Instagram HEREAll Things Dwyer HEREConversations With Dwyer is Produced, Hosted, and Edited by Matt Dwyer...
2021-08-091h 06Conversations With DwyerKarly Hartzman - WednesdayKarly Hartzman of Wednesday joins Dwyer to discuss how other female powered bands inspired her to play, her other creative pursuits such as tattoos, making clothes and how her band ended up working with the great Owen Ashworth of Advance Base. Opening Song, "Handsome Man," from the Album Twin Plagues.Twin Plagues will be released August 13th, 2021 on Orindale Records. Pre-order it HERE Wednesday Bandcamp HERE Wednesday Instagram HERE All Things Matt Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Produced Edited, Recorded...
2021-08-021h 04Conversations With DwyerJames Petralli - White DenimJames Petralli of White Denim joins Dwyer to talk about growing up around professional athletes and the things he'd hear them say as a young boy, how he got into Buddhism to piss off his Christian teachers, trips to Chicago to listen to Jazz and how his band started off as an antagonizing Punk band. Opening Song "Crystal Bullets," by White Denim from the Crystal Bullets/King Tears 12" (Available July 23rd 2021)Purchase King Tears and other White Denim releases on there Bandcamp HEREWhite Denim Instagram HERE ...
2021-07-291h 06Conversations With DwyerBill MacKayGuitarist and Poet Bill MacKay joins Dwyer in an in depth conversation about modern and classic poetry, the approaches he takes to create music and verse, revisiting books, and the splendor of the Chicago work ethic. Opening Song, "Pre-California," from the album, Fountain Fire. Released in 2017 by Drag City RecordsBuy Fountain Fire here Buy Bill Mackay and Nathan Bowles album Keys HERE Bill MacKay's Bandcamp HERE Bill's Instagram HERE Buy the Navigation Nowhere book HERE Conversations With...
2021-07-261h 01Conversations With DwyerSonny Smith - Sonny & The SunsetsSonny Smith joins Dwyer for a second time to talk about living in a commune in Central America, making a movie with a deaf soundman and making his new country album, New Day With New Possibilities.Opening Song, "Ring My Bell," by Sonny & The Sunsets from the Album, "New Day With New Possibilities. New Day With With New Possibilities will be out July 20, 2021. Preorder/purchase the album HERESonny & The Sunsets Bandcamp HERERocks In Your Head Records Bandcamp HERE Sonny Smith's Instagram HERE
2021-07-221h 00Conversations With DwyerGrady StrangeGrady Strange joins Dwyer to talk about growing up in a Jersey town that is like every Bruce Springsteen song, music business school, Italian Deli's and how he found Hilly Krystal's 4 Track Recorder. Opening Song, "I'm Not Your Man," from the album Getting Stranger by Grady StrangeBy Getting Stranger from Perpetual Doom HERE Grady's Bandcamp HERE Grady Strange on Instagram HERE Perpetual Doom's website HERE All things Dwyer HEREConversations With Dwyer is Produced, Hosted and all...
2021-07-1958 minConversations With DwyerMark Arm - MudhoneyMark Arm, frontman of of the legendary Mudhoney joins Dwyer to talk about his youthful days of stealing bikes, the magnificence of the MC5, sneaking into his parents car so he could listen to the radio, and dedicating "Touch Me I'm Sick," to his Mom at a live show. Opening Song, "Ounce Of Deception," - by Mudhoney from the 30th Anniversary of Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge.Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge is out July 23rd 2021 on Sub Pop. Preorder/buy the album HEREMudhoney Website HERE
2021-07-1548 minConversations With DwyerJayWoodJayWood joins Dwyer to talk about not seeing a lot of people like him in Winnipeg, the connection of Anime and Hip Hop and revisiting old songs to create a new EP. Opening Song, "Somedays," by JayWood from his EP Somedays.JayWood Bandcamp HERE JayWood Instagram HERE JayWood Twitter HERE All Things Dwyer at themattdwyer.comConversations With Dwyer is Produced, Edited, Recorded and Hosted by Matt Dwyer (who else?)Consulting Producer - Dustin Marshall
2021-07-121h 07Conversations With DwyerJenn Wasner - Flock Of Dimes - Wye OakJenn Wasner of Flock Of Dimes and Wye Oak joins Dwyer to talk about putting your vulnerability on display, the support she found as a young person in the Baltimore music scene, and struggling with shame and trauma. Opening Song, "Price of Blue," from the Album Head of Roses by Flock Of Dimes.Buy Head Of Roses HERE Flock Of Dimes Bandcamp HEREFlock Of Dimes Instagram HERE Wye Oak Bandcamp HEREAll things Dwyer at conversationswithdwyer.com
2021-07-081h 12Conversations With DwyerLex leosisToronto rapper Lex Leosis joins Dwyer to talk about growing up in a broken home, finding community in the Hip Hop community, being an outsider as a kid and her reluctance of pursuing fame. Opening Song, "Wanted," from her EP Terracotta (Out July 9, 2021)Lex Leosis Bandcamp HERELex Leosis - Instagram HERELex Leosis TikTok HERELex Leosis Twitter HERE All Things Matt Dwyer themattdwyer.com Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, Recorded, Edited and Hosted by Matt Dwyer...
2021-07-051h 13Conversations With DwyerRyan Guldemond - Mother MotherRyan Guldemond of Mother Mother joins Dwyer in talking about finding his truth, how the things around you can inspire music, sobriety, and his new album coming Inside coming out on Warner Music. Opening Song, "Sick of the Silence," by Mother Mother from the album InsidePurchase Mother Mother's Inside HERE Mother Mother Instagram HERE Mother Mother Twitter HEREAll things Dwyer @ themattdwyer.com Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, Recorded, Edited and Hosted by Matt...
2021-07-0147 minConversations With DwyerBrendan Canty - Fugazi/Rites of Spring/MesstheticsThe Legendary Brendan Canty of Fugazi, Rites Of Spring, Messthetics and MC50 (to name a few) joines Dwyer in a sprawling, often funny and poignant conversation. Brendan talks about the formation of Fugazi, how he inspired Wayne Kramer to start the MC50, his series of films documenting various cities music scenes Burn To Shine and so much more.For an extra 40 minutes of this conversation become a patreon subscriber HERE Brendan Canty Instagram HERE Brendan Canty Twitter HEREAll Things Dwyer HEREConversations is...
2021-06-241h 04Conversations With DwyerSTACEYSinger/songwriter STACEY joins Dwyer to talk about the heartbreak lead to creativity, the comfort she finds in the 60s & 70s, Harry Nilsson, and the magic of Los Angeles. Opening song, "Songwriter," BY STACEY," from her album Saturn ReturnSTACEY's Bandcamp HERE STACEY'S Instagram HERE STACEY's TIK TOK HERE ALL THINGS DWYER HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, Hosted, Edited and Recorded by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer Dusting Marshall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2021-06-211h 02Conversations With DwyerSerge Nakauchi Pelletier - Teke::TekeSerge Nakauchi Pelletier is the guitarist of the Montreal based band Teke::Teke. He joins Dwyer to talk about the melding of Japanese traditional music and Surf Rock, how Teke::Teke couldn't have happened any other time, how the death of his father shaped his music and how we are all a work in progress. Opening Song - "Barbara," from the album ShirushiTeke::Teke's Bandcamp HERE Teke::Teke's Instagram HERE Pawa Up Fist Bandcamp HERE All things Dwyer HERE Conversations I...
2021-06-171h 00Conversations With DwyerJeff ParkerJeff Parker is an accomplished guitarist who was played with myriad of musicians including Tortoise and Steve Gunn. He also has has an impressive body of solo work. He joins Dwyer to talk about finding his way in the music scene in Chicago, composing his own music and collaborating with his daughter. Opening Song: "Build A Nest (Featuring Ruby Parker) from his album Suite For Max BrownJeff Parkers website/merch HERE Jeff's Instagram HERE All Things Matt Dwyer HERE Conversations...
2021-06-141h 02Conversations With DwyerVan Dyke ParksDo I need to mention anything about Van Dyke Parks other than he's a genius who has a massive body of work which includes great solo records, and work with artists such as The Beach Boys, U2, Skrillex and his upcoming album with Veronica Valerio. This is a great conversation with Van Dyke Parks that is poetic and an inspiring ride into his life thoughts and work. I'm honored. His album with Ms. Valerio Only In America will be out June 11th 2021 on Modern Recordings. (link below.) Opening Song - "Veracruz," by Van...
2021-06-1051 minConversations With DwyerMatt Gibbs EvolfoEvolfo is a Brooklyn based 7 piece Psych-Rock outfitted by the energetic Matt Gibbs. Matt joins Dwyer to talk about cutting his chops as a touring manager with a Reggae band, hugging Iggy Pop, the drag of music elitism, psychedelics, and who gets to see his gold Speedo. Evolfo's new record Site Out of Mind will be release June 18 on Royal Potato Family. Opening Song, "Give Me Time,' from Evolfo's upcoming album Site Out of Mind. Evolfo's Bandcamp HERE Royal Family Website HERE Evolfo...
2021-06-0758 minConversations With DwyerKaoru Ishibashi - Kishi BashiKaoru Ishibashi is a singer/songwriter, composer and classically trained violinist who has played with Regina Spektor and Of Montreal until forming Kishi Bashi. Kaoru joins Dwyer to talk about his journey from flunking out of engineering at Cornell, playing chess in the orchestra pit, drinking, GG Allin and making his way into the skinny white guy world of Indie Rock. Opening Song, "Wait for Springtime," from the Kishi Bashi EP EMIGRANT out on Joyful Noise RecordingsKishi Bashi Bandcamp HEREKishi Bashi's website HERE Joyful Noise Recordings...
2021-05-271h 13Conversations With DwyerNigel Chapman - Nap EyesNigel Chapman from Nap Eyes joins Dwyer in a expansive conversation about bioengineering, Green Day, if can say, "I read a book," when it was an audiobook, and his new Nap Eyes EP.Opening Song "Primordial Soup," from the Nap Eyes album, Snapshot of a Beginner.Nap Eyes Bandcamp HERENap Eyes Instagram HERE Nap Eyes Twitter HERE All Things Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, Hosted, Edited and Recorded by Matt Dwyer. So blame him.
2021-05-2458 minConversations With DwyerPeter Brewis - Field MusicPeter Brewis of Field Music joins Dwyer to talk about the different bands and sounds he experimented with until his brother and he landed on Field Music, listening to music in the back of his Mom's car, life in Sunderland and the brilliance of Ringo's drumming.Opening Song - Do Me A Favour," by Field Music from the Album FLAT WHITE MOONField Music's Bandcamp HEREField Music Podcast HERE Field Music Twitter HERE Field Music Instagram HERE All Things Dwyer...
2021-05-2053 minConversations With DwyerJess Sylvester - MarineroJess Sylvester is a musician from the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco. His recent album Hella Love is a love letter to the city and his old neighborhood. Jesse joins Dwyer to talk about rediscovering his voice in sobriety, not staying in a safe place creatively, finding inspiration from nostalgia and his heritage, and the challenges of writing a disco song. Opening song, "Nuestra Victoria," from the album Hella Love. Hella Love will be released May 21st from Hardly Art Records. Buy it HERE Marinero's Bandcamp HERE...
2021-05-171h 00Conversations With DwyerLou BarlowThe great and legendary Lou Barlow joins Dwyer to talk share his thoughts on the shows his children watch, the chatter in his head, the greatness of Biggie Smalls, and the awkwardness of Zoom. This is a great conversation and 100 percent how I like a show to unfold with unexpected turns and subject matter. Opening song, "Over You," from the Album Reason To Live out May 28th on Joyful Noise RecordsLou's Bandcamp HERE Lou's Instagram HERE Lou's Twitter HERE Lou's Youtube page with...
2021-05-131h 02Conversations With DwyerMadeline Link - PACKSMadeline Link of PACKS joins Dwyer to talk about her debut album Take The Cake. She also talks about the secrets of bubble wrap copyrights, her love of Blues music, her Dad's insanely huge record collection and what it's like to have a budding music career while in quarantine. Opening Song - "Silvertongue" from the album Take the Cake. PACKS Bandcamp HERE PACKS - Instagram HERE PACKS at Fire Talk Records HERE All Things Matt Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is...
2021-05-1059 minConversations With DwyerClaudi Love - Pinc LoudsPinc Louds is a New York based band that cut it's chops busking in the subways on the streets of New York City. Front-Person Claudi Love joins Dwyer in a hilarious and great conversations sharing tales of her youth performing street theater in Puerto Rico, the pull to move to New York City, how karate chops help in the competitive world of street busking, and fighting the gentrification of NYC to revitalize the art scene. This is one of my all-time favorite conversations. Opening Song - "Tamarindo," by Pinc Louds from the upcoming album La Atóm...
2021-05-061h 01Conversations With DwyerRyley WalkerRyley Walker is a great songwriter who originally hails from Rockford Illinois and worked his way through Chicago to New York and now in the quiet of a small town in Massachusetts. He joins Dwyer in a sprawling conversations that covers his early days striving to be a comedy writer, finding his way into the Chicago music scene, his struggles with drugs, escaping Chicago for New York and finding some happiness. Opening Song, "Pond Scum Ocean," from Ryley's album Course In FableBuy Ryley's music at his Bandcamp HERE Ryley's...
2021-04-291h 01Conversations With DwyerJeremey Gaudet - Kiwi Jr.Jeremey Gaudet of Kiwi Jr joins Dwyer to talk about how there won't be any Bio-Pics about his band, making yelping sounds in place of lyrics, how Bob Dylan is like comfort food and putting your own blood in comic books. Opening Song: "Undecided Voters," By Kiwi Jr. from the album Cooler ReturnsYou can buy Cooler Returns HERE Kiwi Jr's Bandcamp HERE Kiwi Jr's Instagram HEREAll Things Matt Dwyer HEREConversations With Dwyer is Produced, Hosted, and Edited by...
2021-04-2653 minConversations With DwyerLeah Wellbaum - SlothrustLeah Wellbaum of Slothrust joins Dwyer in a chat about the importance of Jazz, following what calls you and making sense of thing later, struggles of the ego and why her and Matt may meet at Zebulon for an hour and fifteen minutes and lock eyes. This is a great conversation, funny, insightful and a goddamned blast. Opening Song: "Cranium" by Slothrust from the upcoming album Parallel Timeline. Out September 10th on Dangerbird RecordsOrder Parallel Timeline HERESlothrust's website HERESlothrust's Instagram HERE
2021-04-2258 minConversations With DwyerJohn Dieterich - DeerhoofJohn Dieterich joins Conversations With Dwyer all encompassing conversation about the first time he connected with his guitar, abandoning the technical aspects of playing, linguistics, and his broken toe and soccer. John and Matt recorded this conversations on Easter morn thus proving they both don't care about salvation and shall surely be punished by an angry and vengeful God. Opening Song, "Must Fight Current," by Deerhoof from the album Deerhoof Vs EvilDeerhoof's Bandcamp HEREDeerhoof website HEREDeerhoof Instagram HERE Deerhoof Twitter HERE
2021-04-151h 07Conversations With DwyerNicholas Galanin - Ya TseenMusician and artist Nicholas Galanin joins Dwyer to talk about land acknowledgment, leaving Alaska to live in London as a young man, and his pursuit of music. Openings Song, "Knives," by Ya Tseen from the album Indian YardNicholas's website HERE Landback GOFundMe HERERead more about Landback: All funds raised will go towards repatriating land back to Indigenous communities and to support the LandBack movement, to continue the acquisition of land titles for Indigenous nations to have legal standing under U.S.law...
2021-04-1251 minConversations With DwyerKatelyn Molgard - Bad WaitressKatelyn Molgard the lead guitarist of the Toronto based band Bad Waitress joins Dwyer to talk about growing up in public housing, grocery cart races, what it means to find your personality as a guitarist as well as movies, being disappointed by your heroes and life before being in a successful band. Opening Song, "Pre Post-Period Blues" by Bad WaitressBad Waitress's Bandcamp HERERoyal Mountain Records HERE Bad Waitress on Instagram HERE All Things Matt Dwyer HERE ...
2021-04-0859 minConversations With DwyerShannon LayShannon Lay joins Conversations With Dwyer to talk about the personal growth one can experience on tour, finding herself as an artist and the inspiration she finds from recording with Voice Memo. She is on the recent Perpetual Doom compilation It's So Easy (When You Know What You're Doing): A Tribute to Ted Lucas Opening Song: Sea Came To Shore - From Shannon Lay's album AugustShannon's Bandcamp HEREPerpetual Doom Ted Lucas Compilation HEREShannon's Instagram HERE All Things Matt Dwyer HERE
2021-04-011h 02Conversations With DwyerLee BaggettMusicians like Kyle Field of Little Wings, and Phil Elverum of The Microphones and Mount Eerie have been singing the praises of Lee Baggett for years. Lee has been legend in certain circles garnering praise for his songwriting and guitar playing. He joins Dwyer in his one of his only interviews to talk about surfing, why he's been such a mysterious figure, his influences, playing guitar like Eddie Van Halen and his new Just A Minute album coming out April 30th on Perpetual Doom.Opening Song, Just A Minute by Lee Baggett
2021-03-291h 02Conversations With DwyerKid Congo PowersKid Congo Powers is the co-founder of the Gun Club, played with the Cramps, was a Bad Seed with Nick Cave and of course Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds. His influence and creativity is vast. It is an honor to have him on Conversations With Dwyer where he talks about the early days Punk, starting The Gun Club, living around the world, and the challenges of writing a memoir. It's a great honor to have him on the show Opening song: (Are You) Ready, Freddy? by Kid Congo and the Pink...
2021-03-2555 minConversations With DwyerJohn Ross - Wild PinkJohn Ross is the front man and main force behind Wild Pink. He joins Dwyer to talk about growing up in Florida, the mistake of telling people he initially was intending his new album to be a two record concept album, his favorite movie scores and getting drunk and watching Ben Affleck's The Town. In fact, Dwyer and John have a big nerdy movie talk. Opening Song: "The Wind Was Like A Train" by Wild Pink from the album A Billion Little Lights.Wild Pink's Bandcamp HERE Royal Mountain Records...
2021-03-2248 minConversations With DwyerChad VanGaalenChad VanGaalen is a musician and animator He joins Dwyer to talk about about being lucky, beer, how the Jesus Lizard, Steve Albini and Chicago music influenced his art. He and Dwyer also talk about death, improvisation within animation and Canadian comedians. Chad's new album World's Most Stressed Out Gardener will be released March 19th 2021 on Sub Pop Records. Opening Song, "Samurai Sword," By Chad VanGaalen from his new album World's Most Stressed Out GardenerYou can purchase the album HERE Chad's Website HERE Chad's Instagram HERE
2021-03-181h 05Conversations With DwyerLael NealeLaele Neale is a Los Angeles based singer/songwriter. She joins Dwyer to talk about growing up on a farm in Virginia, her early brush with music biz success, the inspiration of the omnichord, and the culture of Grateful Dead shows. Opening Song: "Ever Star Shivers In the Night," from the album, Acquainted With Night by Lael NealeBuy Acquainted With Night HERE Lael Neale's WEBSITELael's BANDCAMPLael's Instagram: @laelnealeAll Things Matt Dwyer HEREConversations With...
2021-03-1555 minConversations With DwyerCharlie Drinkwater - TV PriestCharlie Drinkwater from the British Post Punk outfit TV Priest joins Dwyer to talk about the surreal nature of your band getting success during a pandemic, the complexity of improvising lyrics, being a Prog Rock dork, being coming a parent and his favorite album covers. Charlie is a charming and hilarious fellow and this conversations unfolds with ease and harm.Opening Song: "Decoration," by TV Priest from the album UPPERS. By TV Priest's album Uppers HERE TV Priest website HERETV Priest Instagram: @tvpriest
2021-03-111h 07Conversations With DwyerCharlie Drinkwater - TV PriestCharlie Drinkwater from the British Post Punk outfit TV Priest joins Dwyer to talk about the surreal nature of your band getting success during a pandemic, the complexity of improvising lyrics, being a Prog Rock dork, being coming a parent and his favorite album covers. Charlie is a charming and hilarious fellow and this conversations unfolds with ease and harm.Opening Song: "Decoration," by TV Priest from the album UPPERS. By TV Priest's album Uppers HERE TV Priest website HERETV Priest Instagram: @tvpriest
2021-03-111h 07Conversations With DwyerBen Chasny - New Bums/Six Organs of AdmittanceBen Chasny of New Bums and Six Organs of Admittance joins Dwyer to talk about an individuals definition of success, private press records, how dreams may influence your creating and how his approach to composing via the Hexadic System. The New Bums album The Last Time I saw Grace will be out on Drag City Records March 19th. 2021.Opening Song, "Tuned To Graffiti" by New Bums from the Album Last Time I Saw GraceBen's/Six Organs of Admittance Bandcamp HERE New Bums Bandcamp HEREBuy the...
2021-03-041h 06Conversations With DwyerBonnie Bloomgarden - Death Valley GirlsBonnie Bloomgarden joins Dwyer in a conversation about dog love, her teen years as a Goth, UFOs, quitting music because of drugs and her return to music.Opening Song: "Hold My Hand," from the Death Valley Girls album, Under the Spell of JoyDeath Valley Girls Bandcamp HERE Death Valley Girls Instagram: @deathvalleygirlsAll things Matt Dwyer HEREConversations With Dwyer is Produced, Edited and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall
2021-03-011h 07Conversations With DwyerDale Crover - The MelvinsDale Crover from The Melvins joins Dwyer to discuss his solo album Rat-A-Tat-Tat!, quitting high school to tour with the Melvins, his first drum kit and Vin Scully VS. Harry Caray. Opening Song: "Shark Like Overbite," from Dale's album Rat-A-Tat-Tat!Dale's Bandcamp: HERE Dale's Instagram: @dcroverThe Melvin's website HERE All things Matt Dwyer HEREConversations With Dwyer is Produced, Edited and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2021-02-251h 03Conversations With DwyerNadia Garofalo - GanserNadia Garofalo from Ganser joins Dwyer in an epic two-part Conversation. Nada tells about her early days playing in high school bands, the freedom to explore in the Chicago music scene, how festivals need to be more inclusive and how Ganser started off as a multifaceted created project. Nadia also shares how Spotify has informed artists that if they want to make money they need to create more content. Opening song: "Lucky," from the Ganser album, Just Look At The Sky. Ganser's Bandcamp HERESupport & learn more about the Brave...
2021-02-2256 minConversations With DwyerEric D. Johnson - Fruit Bats/Bonny Light HorsemanEric D. Johnson joins Dwyer to talk about what it feels like to be nominated for a Grammy, how it's harder to break into music today, why he has constantly moved around, and what he learned touring with The Shins/Califone.Opening Song: "Deep In Love," by Bonny Light HorsemanFruit Bats Bandcamp HERE Fruit Bats website HERE Fruit Bats/Eric's Instagram: @fruit_batsCWMD is Produced, edited & Curated by Matt DwyerAll Things Matt Dwyer HERE...
2021-02-171h 09Conversations With DwyerWayne Coyne - The Flaming LipsWayne Coyne joins Dwyer in a expansive chat. They discuss self-discovery during quarantine, growing up in large Irish Catholic families, Wayne's defining moment of life or death, the pain of existence and origin of the bubble shows. Live Bubble Shows March 11 - 14, 2021The Flaming Lips Site HERE Live Bubble Show Tickets HEREMatt Dwyer's website HERE Other and All Things Matt Dwyer HERE Note From Matt Dwyer: I was a bit frazzled in the intro. It had taken a lot to p...
2021-02-101h 02Conversations With DwyerJulia Kugel Montoya - The Coathangers/Soft Palms/White WoodsJulia Kugel joins Dwyer to talk about her family escaping the political turmoil of Belarus, switching from classical guitar to electric, the fluidity of music genres, the beginning of Soft Palms, and the charity Studios For Schools.Opening Song: "Baddy" by Soft PalmsSoft Palms Bandcamp HERESoft Palms Website: HERE Soft Palms Instagram: @softpalmsmusicThe Coathangers Bandcamp: HEREStudios for SchoolsL HEREAll Things Matt DwyerCWD is produced, edited and curated by Matt D...
2021-02-0351 minConversations With DwyerCaitlin Loney - Freelove FennerCaitlin Loney from the Montreal band Freelove Fenner joins CWMD to discuss her days as a raver and rave culture, the benefits of recording on analog, conspiracy radio, and their new album The Punishment Zone. Opening Song, "Shoulder Season, by Freelove Fenner from the album The Punishment Zone.The Punishment Zone will be released February 2nd, 2021 by Moone Records. Freelove Fenner's BandcampFreelove Fenner's Website Freelove Fenner Instagram @freelovefennerAll things CWMD/Matt Dwyer HERE CWMD is Curated...
2021-01-271h 01Conversations With DwyerCharlyne Yi - Musician, Poet, Actor, Comedian, ArtistCharlyne Yi joins CWMD to discuss her transition from being a comedic performer to musician and poet. She also shares why she left Los Angeles, her creative process and overcoming anxiety and social awkwardness. It's a very open and candid discussion. Opening Song "Under the Moon," from Charlyne's album Open Your Heart.Purchase some Charlyne music at her Bandcamp HERETrans Housing Coalition HERECharlyne's YoutubeThe Rangdangs video I love so much HERECharlyne's Instagram @charlyne_yiAll T...
2021-01-201h 00Conversations With DwyerSteve Gunn - Singer/SongwriterThe acclaimed and brilliant Steve Gunn joins CWMD to share his evolution as a musician, development as a songwriter and overcoming the hesitance to sing. We also discuss, touring life, his discovery of various great artists who helped him open up to various genres of music and the yearning to live in various parts of the world. Opening song, "New Moon," from Steve Gunn's 2019 Album The Unseen In BetweenGo to Steve's Bandcamp HERESteve's Website HERE Steve's Instagram @stevegunnstevegunnAll Things Matt Dwyer...
2021-01-0655 minConversations With DwyerStephen Heath - Gavin GruesomeStephen Heath has played with a number of bands including Stroke 9, Death Valley Girls, and LA Takedown. He joins Dwyer to discuss his new solo album Gavin Gruesome, the differences between the acting and music businesses, and how not giving a fuck can help your creativity. They also dance in the magnificent light of David Lee RothOpening Song - I Can't Take It," from the album Gavin GruesomePurchase the album from Perpetual Doom HEREAll Things Stephen Heathhttps://twitter.com/heathbandhttps...
2020-12-301h 07Conversations With DwyerStephen Heath - Gavin GruesomeStephen Heath has played with a number of bands including Stroke 9, Death Valley Girls, and LA Takedown. He joins Dwyer to discuss his new solo album Gavin Gruesome, the differences between the acting and music businesses, and how not giving a fuck can help your creativity. Opening Song - I Can't Take It," from the album Gavin GruesomePurchase the album from Perpetual Doom HEREAll Things Stephen Heath https://twitter.com/heathbandhttps://www.facebook.com/heathbandhttps://www.instagram.com/heathband
2020-12-301h 07Conversations With DwyerNicholas Krgovich - Solo Artist/No Kids/P:ano/GigiVancouver musician Nicholas Krgovich joins CWMD to discuss, his new album Pasadena Afternoon where he covers various friends songs, the art of the breakup album, his fascination with California and finding inspiration in heightened emotion.Nicholas's BandcampBuy Pasadena Afternoon from Moone RecordsInstagram: nicholas_KrgovichAll Things Matt DwyerCWMD is Produced, Curated and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-161h 03Conversations With DwyerJeffrey Silverstein - MusicianAmbient Folk musician Jeffrey Silverstein joins CWMD to discuss his early days as a heavy drinking musician, finding his footing as a solo artist and juggling life as a high school teacher and a musician. Opening Song "Easy Rider, from Jeffrey's album You Become the MountainAll Things Jeffrey Silverstein - Socials - InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteMusic -BandcampSpotifyMixcloud (Radio Show Archive + Guest Mixes)*Felt Time air...
2020-12-021h 10Conversations With DwyerMacie Stewart - FinomMacie Stewart joins CWMD in an illuminating and expansive conversation. Macie shares the intricacies of communicating musically in an improvised setting, touring at a young age, the multifaceted aspects of the Chicago music scene and the new Ohmme releases. Opening Song, "Ghost," from the album Fantasize Your GhostOhmme's BandcampMacie's BandcampWebsite: www.ohmmemusic.comInstagram: @ohmmemusicCharities:One Armenia Venmo to donate: @kooyrigsBrave Space Alliance
2020-11-1848 minConversations With DwyerNat Vazer - Singer/SongwriterAustralian Singer/songwriter and 2020 Music Victoria Awards nominee for the Best Breakthrough Act Nat Vazer joins Dwyer in an expansive Conversation. She shares how music saved her from a tumultuous youth, balancing the rigors of law school and life as a musician, and the defining moment she quit everything and dedicated herself to a life of art. Opening Song, "For A Moment," from Nat Vazer's Album Is this Offensive and LoudVote For Nat Here: https://www.musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/votenow/Nat's Website: https://www.natvazer.com/
2020-11-1149 minConversations With DwyerKarl Blau - Singer/SongwriterCWMD is proud to have singer/songwriter Karl Blau. Dwyer and Karl discuss the music scene/history of Antecortes Washington, finding an emotional connection it takes to sing covers, and never taking the same approach twice in the studio. Opening Song: "When I Catch the Reins," from the Album Live From the Void. Purchase Live From The Void here: https://store.perpetualdoom.com/product/live-from-the-void-cassette-by-karl-blauKarl Blau Website: https://www.karlblau.com/Karl Blau Bandcamp: https://klaps.bandcamp.com/Karl Blau...
2020-11-041h 00Conversations With DwyerElisa Ambrogio - Magik Markers (Part 2)In part 2 of Dwyer's talk with Elisa Ambrogio they discuss our current scary reality, why people who believe in the rapture shouldn't be able to run for political office, dancing, the changing mindset of Americans and she reveals something special that is coming for Magik Marker fans. Opening Song, "You Can Find Me," from the new Magik Markers album 2020.By the 2020 album at: https://www.dragcity.com/products/twentytwentyMagik Markers Bandcamp: https://magikmarkers.bandcamp.com/Elisa Ambrogio Bandcamp: https://elisaambrogio.bandcamp.comMagik Markers twitter @tweethassle
2020-10-3052 minConversations With DwyerElisa Ambrogio - Magik Markers (part 1)Elisa Ambrogio joins CWMD to talk about the Magik Markers new album, living in a small town, ketchup on hotdogs, solo touring and her dad telling her the music of Tiffany was crap. Ms. Ambrogio is funny, engaging and a blast of a conversation. Opening Song, "You Can Find Me," from the new Magik Markers album 2020.By the 2020 album at: https://www.dragcity.com/products/twentytwentyMagik Markers Bandcamp: https://magikmarkers.bandcamp.com/Elisa Ambrogio Bandcamp: https://elisaambrogio.bandcamp.com/Magik Markers twitter @tweethassleElisa Ambrogio Instagram...
2020-10-2859 minConversations With DwyerTim Rutili - Red Red Meat/CalifoneTim Rutili - Red Red Meat/Califone (unedited and in its entirety.Tim Rutili Patreon - 10_18_20, 9.21 AM.m4aTim Rutili from Red Red Meat and Califone joins Dwyer in a candid chat about being bullied in the Chicago suburbs, the 90s Chicago music scene, the complexities of directing film and Califone's up coming live stream. Opening song: "Bandicoot," by Califone from the album Echo MineAll Things Tim: Upcoming Live Stream: https://audiotree.tv/staged-show/califone-rmwahttps://califonemusic.bandcamp.com/Instagram: @califone_timrutili...
2020-10-211h 08Conversations With DwyerKyle Field Interviews Dwyer for episode 200For the 200th episode of CWMD the great Kyle Field of Little Wings takes the steering wheel and leads the conversation with Matt Dwyer in an epic 2 parter (Part 2 on Patreon.) They talk about podcasting, death, trauma and creating, and 200 episodes of CWMD. To hear part two of this conversation go to patreon.com/CWMD or https://linktr.ee/All_Things_DwyerOpening Song: "Next Time," by Little Wings from the album Light Green LeavesLittle Wings instagram: @regularlittlewingsLittle Wings Merch: https://littlewings.bigcartel.com/
2020-10-141h 11Conversations With DwyerAnn Magnuson - Musician/Performance Artist/Actor/LegendActor, singer, musician, artist, performer, and legend Ann Magnuson joins CWMD in a epic conversation that covers a multitude of topics. Ann shares about her time in the 80s New York Art scene, getting coffee with Jean Michel Basquiat, when art becomes a commodity, the struggles of working class actors and much more. https://annmagnuson.bandcamp.com/https://annmagnuson.com/Ann's YouTube WTF 2020 Series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgF01K6oesNelHzoZH9mrxAAnn's Instagram: @annmagnuson.officialOpening Song: "Be A Satyr," form the...
2020-10-071h 10Conversations With DwyerKyle Field - Little Wings - Part 2Kyle Field of Little Wings and Dwyer continue their stream of conscious conversation about Zen, Chicago, New York, music and their youths. Opening Song: "Neptunes Next" by Little WingsLittle Wings instagram: @regularlittlewingsLittle Wings Merch: https://littlewings.bigcartel.com/Little Wings Cassette cassette: https://store.perpetualdoom.com/product/rosys-ownAll Things Matt Dwyer: Instagram: @conversationswithdwyerhttps://www.themattdwyer.com/CWMD: Hosted, Produced & Edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin...
2020-09-2545 minConversations With DwyerKyle Field - Little Wings - Part 1In this epic two part episode Kyle Field of Little Wings joins CWMD to explore a diverse list of topics. Kyle talks about discovering Alan Watts, fighting wildfires in his backyard, the crusty exterior of Chicagoans, and the many phases of Little Wings. This is not only a great episode but also a very funny one. Part 2 will follow in a couple days.Opening Song: "Neptunes Next" by Little WingsLittle Wings instagram: @regularlittlewingsLittle Wings Merch: https://littlewings.bigcartel.com/Little Wings Cassette cassette: https://store...
2020-09-231h 14Conversations With DwyerSarah Negahdari - Happy Hollows/PiscesSarah Negahdari of the Happy Hollows and Pisces joins CWMD to talk about guitar shredding, how Dave Grohl helped her get a touring gig with Silversun Pickups and what's it like to record during a pandemic. Also, in a rare moment Dwyer talks a little about himself and his podcasting process. http://www.happyhollows.net/https://thehappyhollows.bandcamp.com/album/concordiahttps://piscesmusic.bandcamp.com/Instagram: @happyhollows, @piscesbandOpening track: "Two Fires" by Pisces produced, hosted & Edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Ma...
2020-08-2656 minConversations With DwyerDaniel Crook - Artist/Activist/MusicianDaniel Crook is an artist who gained world-wide attention for his work focusing on toxic masculinity. He joins CWMD to discuss his recent experiences protesting for the BLM movement, his life growing up pansexual in a violent and small environment and much more. It's a very intense conversations. Follow the leaders Daniel mentions in the interview here: @janayathefuture @osopepatrisse @docmellymel @kendrick38You can follow Daniel on IG at @danielcrookTheme Song: Turn Your Head by Ken Vandermark from the album Utility Hitter. 21st Mobile ASCAP.Produced by Matt Dwyer
2020-07-0853 minConversations With DwyerAlicia Bognanno - BullySub Pop recording artist Alicia Bognanno of the band Bully joins CWMD to discuss her new album SUGAREGG and how she had to derail her ego and insecurities to complete it. She also shares about finding new approaches to songwriting, interning with Steve Albini, and the boy clubs of the music world. SUGAREGG will be released August 21st on Sub Pop Records. http://www.bullythemusic.com/Instagram: @bullythemusicTwitter: @Bullyhttps://www.subpop.com/artists/bullyProducer, Tech Guy & All the Other Shit: Matt Dwyer...
2020-07-0144 minConversations With DwyerDavid Pajo - Slint/Papa MDavid Pajo was a member of the seminal Indie band Slint and has released a large library of solo music under the monikers, Papa M, Pajo, and Aerial M. David joins CWMD to discuss his early days in of discovering Punk, the first time they played with Steve Albini, life as a hired hand and his music which defies being labeled by a specific genre. Find his music here:https://www.dragcity.com/artists/papa-m and here https://papam.bandcamp.com/ Follow David on Instagram: @cestcadavidpajoOpening Song: "Local Boy Makes Good," Papa M from the 4...
2020-06-1757 minConversations With DwyerAdrian Teacher - Apollo GhostsAdrian Teacher is a musician and songwriter out of B.C. He's in one of Dwyer's favorite bands the Apollo Ghosts and Adrian Teacher and the Subs. He joins Matt to talk about his logic behind having multiple bands, the 4 track movement and how it taught him how to write music, not having a business mind and the end of the four dude rock band era.https://apolloghosts.bandcamp.com/https://adrianteacher.bandcamp.com/https://thenameofthisbandiscool.bandcamp.com/Created, Produced and Curated by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer...
2020-06-1056 minConversations With DwyerLee BaggettLee Baggett is a legend among musicians. His brilliance is touted by such notable singer songwriters such as Phil Elverum, Kyle Field and Karl Blau. Lee has played guitar on numerous Little Wings albums but has been somewhat a hidden gem ass a frontman and solo artists. That has changed with Perpetual Doom's release of his new album In a Minute. Lee joins "Conversations With Dwyer" to talk about his mysterious career, his new album, and various tales of growing up on the West Coast. Below in the show notes are all the link to videos and albums we...
2020-03-291h 02Conversations With DwyerKelly Dwyer - Photographer & FeministMatt sits down with his partner in life, Kelly Dwyer to discuss the fears of parenting in the aggressive and sexist Trump era and how one raises their child a feminist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-01-2557 minConversations With DwyerJosh Caldwell, MusicianLes Blanks frontman, member of Holy folk and creator of the "Conversations With Matt Dwyer" theme song joins Dwyer for exploration of the creative process,the benefits of collaboration and they try to figure out why there is so much bad music out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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