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Sound Meets SoundEp. 23 - A Haunted House by Virginia WoolfEnjoy this dramatic reading of "A Haunted House" by Virginia Woolf! Music by pillar of garbage Photo by Ján Jakub Naništa on Unsplash2025-07-0108 min
Pick A DiscMatt Picks "We Slept At Last" by Marika Hackman with Guest Host Meghann WilhoiteMusician and podcast host Meghann Wilhoite is hosting the podcast in a new Matt Pick! Matt picks Marika Hackman's We Slept At Last and talks about it's role in the lead up to his 30th birthday, and just how much he's picked up on relistening to it after nearly a decade... Host: Matt LathamGuests: Meghann Wilhoite------------Listen to The Spotify Hall of Fame PlaylistEmail: Pick A DiscFollow us on:Bluesky | Instagram | FacebookPick A Disc(Ord) Discord ServerListen to We...2025-06-241h 19
Sound Meets SoundEp. 22 - Pianist Holly RoadfeldtIn which I chat with superstar pianist Holly Roadfeldt about her new album Hommages, the dark tunnel of memorization, and the vital importance of collaborating with other artists—in live performances. More about the album: Pianist Holly Roadfeldt transports us to Eddie Van Halen’s arena, behind Hayao Miyazaki’s camera lens, within the frenetic energy of Frank Zappa, to Hildegard von Bingen’s visions, above the monumental canvas of Jackson Pollock, and so on. Through Roadfeldt’s poetic interpretations of Lanman’s compelling vignettes, we recognize these piano miniatures are more than a sonic journey but...2025-06-1052 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 21 - Amanda Marino and Casey GorabWe discuss Amanda Marino's upcoming film THAT'S WHEN THE MUSIC DIED, which features a score by Casey Gorab. Listen to the end for a sneak "peek" of the score.2025-05-1136 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 20 - Eki SholaFeatured in PBS, NPR Tiny Desk Contest, and more, Eki'Shola’s music transcends genre, as she seamlessly draws from jazz, electronica, and soul to create a sonic landscape all her own. A vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, & physician, Eki Shola uses her music as a conduit for healing. ASCAP Plus awardee, Eki Shola will embark on a Japan tour in October after releasing her 5th album, 還 (Kaeru). Listen to Eki'Shola's album Kaeru here: https://ekishola.bandcamp.com/album/kaeru2025-05-1150 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 19 - Robin Jax and UnmaskingYou can read a transcript of this episode here: https://megsnewmusicblog.wordpress.com/2023/05/30/transcript-of-podcast-with-robin-jax/2023-02-1052 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 18 - Jennifer BellorMy guest this episode is composer Jennifer Bellor, the first resident composer for the percussion quartet Clocks in Motion. Their album Oneira—clips of which you can hear in this episode—releases Aug. 19th! Jennifer Bellor's site: https://www.jenniferbellor.com/ Aerocade's site: https://aerocademusic.com/ Pre-save Oneira on Spotify: https://show.co/5Nt0wV4 Clocks in Motion's site: https://clocksinmotionpercussion.com/2022-08-1925 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 17 - Oksana LindeYou can read a transcript of this podcast here: https://megsnewmusicblog.wordpress.com/2022/03/26/transcript-of-podcast-with-oksana-linde/2022-03-1317 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 15 - One Voice Project Micro Opera FestivalTranscript available here: https://megsnewmusicblog.wordpress.com/2021/03/14/transcript-of-podcast-about-one-voice-project-micro-opera-festival/ This episode I chat with Kendra Preston Leonard and Lisa Neher about their One Voice Project Micro Opera Festival. WHAT: The One Voice Project Micro Opera Festival WHEN: Mon March 22 – Fri March 26, 2021 |5:00 PM PDT: Operas Released Daily Fri March 26, 2021 | 5:10 pm PDT: Zoom Talkback and Q&A Reception WHERE: Operas Released as YouTube Premieres: https://www.youtube.com/LisaNeher COST: Pay as You Can. We invite you to make a donation to @Lisa-Neher on Venmo or lisanehermusic@gmail.com on PayPal in support of the artists. Consider donating your one-hour salary. All proceeds wi...2021-03-1357 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 14 - Regina Harris BaiocchiMy guest today is the multitalented, multifaceted composer, author, and poet Regina Harris Baiocchi: https://reginaharrisbaiocchi.com/ We talk about her work as a writer and a composer, her Haiku Festival (and its connection to Gwendolyn Brooks’s legacy), her composer collective 6Degrees Composers, and much more. The podcast ends with four live recordings of her works: “Pentasketch” from Sketches for Piano Trio, performed by the Lincoln Trio; the 3rd movement from her piano duo Hummingbird, performed by Winston Choi (primo) and Kuang Hao Huang (secondo); “Dream Weaver,” performed by Susan Warmington, voice, Matana Roberts, sax, and Ester Hana, piano; and “Ask H...2020-07-061h 20
Sound Meets SoundEp. 13 - AnomieCheck out my interview with the inimitable @Sofie Loizou aka @anomie. We talk about electronic music, the 90s rave scene, climate change, and her recently released awesome EP Fat Chance Sucker: https://anomie.bandcamp.com/track/fat-chance-sucker Connect with Anomie: https://www.youtube.com/user/anomiebeats/ https://www.instagram.com/anomiebeats/ https://anomiebeats.tumblr.com/ Another track we discussed, called Millions: https://radicalnature.bandcamp.com/track/millions-ft-natalia-grosiak You can read a transcript of our interview here: https://megsnewmusicblog.wordpress.com/2020/07/04/transcript-of-podcast-with-anomie/ Episode recorded on Australia's June 4th, 2020 (and the U.S.'s June 3rd, 2020).2020-06-1543 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 12 – DJ LuisaCheck out my interview with DJ Luisa, followed by one of her awesome mixes! We talk about the electronic music scene in El Paso, and her current projects Ask A Freak, a collective and dance party, and Beanalog (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR_hBgiInb4&t=17s), a workshop where people bring all types of electronic equipment and jam out as they learn from each other. We also talk about the new studio that she and her fellow Beanalog co-creators recently opened. You can read a transcript of the podcast here: https://megsnewmusicblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/26/transcript-of-podcast-with-dj-luisa/ Louisa released her...2020-02-211h 08
Sound Meets SoundEp. 11 - Interpol's Obstacle 1Check out my blog for music transcriptions and a transcript of this podcast: https://megwilhoite.wordpress.com/2018/11/13/obstacle-1-new-podcast/2018-11-1406 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 10 - Pianist Samantha EgeIn this episode I talk with pianist Samantha Ege about how finding Florence Price gave her a sense of belonging in the classical world, her research in Chicago and Arkansas, and recording her first album FOUR WOMEN in Peter Gabriel's studio! Listen through to the end to hear Samantha's wonderfully nuanced and highly emotive performance of the Scherzo movement from Florence Price's Sonata in E minor. Visit Samantha Ege's website: https://www.musicherstories.com/ Order FOUR WOMEN (out May 4th): http://wavetheoryrecords.com/album/four-women/ You can read a transcript of the interview here: https://megsnewmusicblog.wordpress.com/2020/04/05/transcript-of-podcast-with-samantha-ege/2018-05-0343 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 09 - Flutist Meerenai ShimMeerenai and I talk about the twists and turns in her career as a flutist---including a brief stop over in IT---what it was like hosting new music open mic nights at the Center for New Music, and how an injury led her to study (and train to teach) Body Mapping. Check out her website: http://meerenai.com/ Here is a link to the piece you hear at the end of the podcast: https://meerenai.bandcamp.com/track/fractus-iii-aerophoneme-for-flute-and-live-electronic-sound Photo by Diana Maire Photography You can read a transcript of the interview here: https://megsnewmusicblog.wordpress.com/2020/04/11/transcript-of-podcast-with-meerenai-shim/2018-01-2145 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 08 - Interpol's Same Town, New StoryFor a transcription of this podcast, as well as my transcription of the song, visit: https://megwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/12/19/same-town-new-story-new-podcast/2017-12-2011 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 07 - Composer/Violist Sakari DixonI talk with Sakari Dixon about teaching, community, and her compositional process. Listen to the end to hear her blazing alto sax piece feRaL! To read a transcript of this podcast, go here: https://megsnewmusicblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/22/transcript-of-podcast-with-sakari-dixon/ https://sakaridixon.wordpress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/SakariDixon https://twitter.com/sakaridixon feRaL credits: Kelsey Broersma - Alto Saxophone Ian Kaminski - Violin Sakari Dixon - Viola Jeremy Boersma - Cello Austin Davis - Conductor Manuel J. Perez III - Recording Engineer2017-11-2937 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 06 - Flutist Nicole CamachoI chat with Nicole about community-building, the joys and challenges of being a full-time teacher, and the need to take an artistic risk every once in a while! Read a transcript of this interview here: https://megsnewmusicblog.wordpress.com/2020/06/23/transcript-of-podcast-with-nicole-camacho/ Connect with her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/flutana Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCamacho84 and Wordpress: https://musicunboxed.org/ | https://nicolecamacho.com/2017-08-2550 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 04 - Megan Ihnen and wordless lullabiesMegan Ihnen is a mezzo-soprano, writer, and arts entrepreneur. We chat about music and economics, the life of a singer, and her forthcoming album of lullabies. For more info on the latter see: http://meganihnen.com/wordlesslullabies/ You can connect with Megan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mezzoihnen The piece excerpted at the end of the podcast is Garrett Schumann's "I pulled a string out of my throat" from his Folio 1 cycle with text by Lauren Clark. Megan is singing and Michael Hall is playing viola. To read a transcript of this podcast, go here: https://megsnewmusicblog.wordpress.com/2017/07/06...2017-05-0850 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 03 - Interpol analysis, C'mereIn this episode I analyze Interpol's song "C'mere." Check out my blog for music transcriptions and a transcript of this podcast: https://megwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/04/30/hey-cmere-you-podcast/2017-04-3010 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 02 - Interpol analysis, Stella, Rage, and No IIn this episode I answer two reader questions (about All the Rage Back Home and No I in Threesome) and do an in-depth analysis of Stella Was a Diver. Check out my blog for music transcriptions and a transcript of this podcast: https://megwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/11/23/stella-stellaaaah-podcast/2016-11-2311 min
Sound Meets SoundEp. 05 - Pianist Holly RoadfeldtI chat with pianist Holly Roadfeldt about playing technique, performing with wind bands, the love of the instrument, and much, much more! Check out her website and latest CD, The Preludes Project, at the links below. You can also connect with Holly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HRoadfeldt http://www.hollyroadfeldt.com/ http://www.ravellorecords.com/catalog/rr7947/ You can read a transcript of the interview here: https://megsnewmusicblog.wordpress.com/2020/04/22/transcript-of-podcast-with-holly-roadfeldt/2016-11-161h 06
Sound Meets SoundEp. 01 - When Summer Ends: Matthew Hough and Ian GallagherMatthew Hough (singer, songwriter, guitarist) and Ian Gallagher (producer, DJ) talk gear and the songwriting process. Check it out: When Summer Ends is available pretty much everywhere: http://originalabstractions.com/oa003.html Connect with Matthew: http://matthewhough.com/Contact.html Connect with Ian aka DJ IBG: http://www.ibgmusic.com/dj-ibg/2016-09-2039 min