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Radiokeys PresentsThe Beatles: Get Back Episode 2After a long hiatus Emily and Stewart are FINALLY getting back into the studio to discuss "The Beatles: Get Back" Episode 2!
They break down their favorite scenes and moments and try their best to delve into the minds of history's greatest musical group.
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Intro music: “Stumblin'” by Radiokeys
Outro music: "Sweet Soul Music" by Radiokeys
If you...2022-08-111h 10Radiokeys PresentsThe Beatles: Get Back Episode 1Emily and Stewart sit down and sip a few beverages while discussing all things "The Beatles: Get Back" Episode 1!
They talk about each Beatle individually including their first impressions of each member and the role each Beatle plays in the rehearsal process.
Em and Stew also discuss pinnacle moments in the episode and generally geek out over one of their favorite bands.
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CLICK HER FOR...2021-12-301h 27Radiokeys PresentsA Rock ‘n‘ Roll Christmas Special #2!Radiokeys members Emily and Stewart settle into their Christmas Spirit and talk about some little known facts about your favorite Holiday tunes!
Stewart talks about "Thank God It's Christmas" By Queen, the dark reality of Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid and has some fun facts about your favorite holiday songs.
Emily talks about the sad original meaning of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", John Lennon's "Happy XMas (War is Over)"
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM RADIOKEYS!!!!!!
We released three Holiday Songs from pr...2021-12-231h 07
Hangover SessionsHangover Sessions 252 Ft. Radiokeys ~ December 5th 2021The finale show of DJ Webbles' KXSF series ended with a bang and featured a live interview with the entire Radiokeys band incl. Emily, Stewart, Allanted & Tom from about 45 minutes into this podcast! The show also features a local artist playlist chosen by the band as well as the usual eclectic mix of songs in the first part of the show and an ear worm of the week by Real Estate called Talking Backwards! Please know that Hangover Sessions is going nowhere, it's just changing homes and will be relocating to KLTC in early 2022! More to come on this...2021-12-071h 58Radiokeys PresentsGuest Spotlight - Dalton Boswell of Tiger ShadeRadiokeys' Stewart Patrick sits down with special guest Dalton Boswell of Tiger Shade! They talk a little about his musical origins, his songwriting, special guest Allante Piazza asks Dalton some rapid fire questions, and they play some Tiger Shade tracks!
You can find Tiger Shade news at their Instagram (@tigershademusic) or their FaceBook page!
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Emily and Stewart discuss the life and death of Meredith Hunter-Murdock at the hands of the Hell's Angels during the Rolling Stone's Free Concert at Altamont. They talk about the lasting effects of the concert on the different players throughout this story as well as culture as a whole.
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Emily and Stewart are back in the studio fresh from wine country! They chat about wine tasting and the Napa Valley.
@ 24:22 the sibling songwriters dive deep into the actual events of the Free Concert at Altamont. They discuss The Hells Angels and their role in the melee, the bands' reactions, Jefferson Airplane, Santana, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's sets, the crowd's drug use and the overall tension of the event.
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Our newest single, "Move" is out now on all streaming services! We also rele...2021-03-291h 09Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock ‘n’ Roll Review - Episode 26 - John MorelandEmily and Stewart hop on the podcast to talk about a true songwriters' songwriter and author of some of the best Americana records of the past 5 years, John Moreland.
They discuss his upbringing in a religious family, his transition from punk and hardcore performer to folk and Americana luminary, the steady artistic progression of his records, and as always, they play a few of their favorite tunes!
You can find all of John Moreland's music on streaming services everywhere as well as his website.
If you like the podcast, please lend us a 5 S...2021-03-101h 30Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock ‘n’ Roll Rewind - Episode 13 - The Lost Tapes of Pops StaplesEmily and Stewart gather together in their Red Room Studio to discuss the lost tapes of the legendary Staple Singers' band leader, Pops Staples. They discuss a brief history of the legendary gospel player, the Staples Singers, Mavis and her working relationship with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, and then about Pops' posthumous record, "Don't Lose This".
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2021-02-111h 37Radiokeys PresentsRadiokeys Round Table - End of Year Review 2020Radiokeys assembles all four members together to talk about their favorite moments of 2020.
They discuss the hard pivot that the music world had to enact in order to continue to produce content, their favorite music moments of 2020, an "In Memoriam" section for venues and bands we've lost in 2020, and they look ahead to 2021!
Radiokeys released three Holiday Songs from previous live recordings! Please check out A Radiokeys Christmas exclusively on our BandCamp page!
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Emily starts with a rapid fire, fun fact extravaganza followed by a deep dive into the story of Stewart's favorite Christmas song, "Fairytale of New York" by the Pogues. The vocal duo then breaks down their favorite and least favorite Holiday songs.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM RADIOKEYS!!!!!!
We released three Holiday Songs from previous live recordings! Please check out A Radiokeys Christmas exclusively on our Ba...2020-12-231h 20Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock ‘n’ Roll Rewind - Episode 11 - The Greatest American BandRadiokeys' members Stewart, Tom, and Emily get together to finally settle an age old debate: Who is the greatest American band?
We created a tiered system based on the following parameters:
Longevity
Influence
Cultural Impact / Relevance
Innovation
Raw Data (records sold, tickets, streaming)
Must be a collection of individuals under one band name!!!
Ex: Aerosmith, The Grateful Dead, The Pixies
Excludes individual artists and individuals with a backing band!!!
Ex: Elvis Presley, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bob Dylan
Let...2020-11-232h 11Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 25 - The Texas GentlemenRadiokeys songsters Stewart and Emily gather together in their Red Room recording studio to talk about one of their favorite up and coming bands, The Texas Gentlemen!
They talk about their humble beginning as a session band in the same vein as music legends, The Swampers, The Funk Brothers, and The Band, how The Texas Gentlemen's new vinyl record also comes with a Candy Land style board game/drinking game, and as always, spin a few of their favorite tracks off of Floor It!!! and TX Jelly!
For more of The Texas Gentlemen you can...2020-09-211h 31Radiokeys PresentsRadiokeys Round Table - The Shelter Sessions Sneak PreviewThe whole band gathers 'round to discuss the pending release of their newest EP, The Shelter Sessions! They talk about what life was like during the isolated recording process, their favorite tracks, and more exciting band news!
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Our newest record, The Shelter Sessions will be released September 4th on streaming services everywhere. In the meantime you can find it on our BandCamp page!
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2020-09-021h 16Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock ‘n’ Roll Review - Episode 24 - Justin Townes EarleEmily and Stewart hang out in their home studio to discuss the biography and music of legendary Americana singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earle. They discuss his chaotic upbringing, his incredible storytelling, his studio records, and his profound influence on their own songwriting. They also discuss their personal experiences seeing him in concert.
You can find all of Justin Townes Earle's music on streaming services everywhere as well as his website.
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Our newest record, The Shelter...2020-08-271h 27Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Rewind - Episode 10 - The Forgotten Legacy of Hazel Scott and Dee Snider v. CongressRadiokeys' songsters Emily and Stewart get together in their Concord home to tell stories regarding some historical instances of "the man" attempting to suppress musical expression and freedom of speech.
Emily kicks it off with the often neglected tale of Hazel Scott. A luminary black, female pianist in her prime at the height of the swing era who dwarfed her peers. Why don't we hear about her? Why isn't her name mentioned alongside the greats?
Stewart then talks about the PMRC and their influence over Congress to add Parental Advisory stickers to records as well...2020-08-201h 45Radiokeys PresentsRadiokeys Round Table - Episode 2 - All Together Now!Radiokeys gathers together in Concord, CA for the first time in their new home together! They discuss Emily and Tom's move, their "favorite" streaming gaffes, what they've been up to, why the Shelter Sessions has to come to an end, and what's on the horizon
You can find the Shelter Sessions at our BandCamp page!
Intro music: “Stumblin'” by Radiokeys
Outro music: “Sweet Soul Music” by Radiokeys
If you like the podcast, please lend us a 5 Star Review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App (the algorithms seem to like that!), tell a friend, a...2020-06-051h 04Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Rewind - Episode 9 - the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash and Kurt Cobain's Brief but Impactful LifeRadiokeys' members Allante and Stewart continue to "shelter in place" in their shared Concord home to detail some pivotal moments in Rock 'n' Roll history!
Allante discusses the brief but impactful life of Kurt Cobain including his troubled childhood, rise to fame, and tragic death. Stewart then illustrates the history or Lynyrd Skynyrd, their outlaw personalities, and the details surrounding the plane crash that effectively put an end to their Hall of Fame career.
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You can find t...2020-04-271h 21Radiokeys PresentsMusicians are Doin' It Live, Virtually!While continuing to shelter in place at their Oakland apartment, Emily and Tom get together to discuss what musicians are doing to keep the spirit of live shows going and stay connected to their communities in creative, virtual ways from their homes. They talk about playing their first Zoom gig as part of a virtual happy hour, then they go through a list of some musicians that have blessed us by releasing new music during Quarantine such as the Strokes, Fiona Apple, and Nathaniel Rateliff. There’s even some Rock ’n’ Roll Review alumni that just released surprise music, includ...2020-04-201h 01Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 23 - From the BottomRadiokeys' Emily and Tom take some time to interview founding member of From the Bottom, Dennis Hazleton about his debut record all while sheltering in place within their Oakland residence.
They discuss Tom’s history with From the Bottom, friendship with singer/songwriter Dennis Hazleton, and watching the band’s journey over the past 15 years leading up to their first record.
Emily and Tom then go to a phone interview with Dennis in which he weighs in on the album in depth. He speaks about opening the album with a recording of him singing along with...2020-04-062h 05Radiokeys PresentsGuest Spotlight - James Reedy of Mourning Mountains #2Radiokeys' six-stringer and singer Stewart sits down with Mourning Mountains' singer-songwriter and guitarist James Reedy for an in depth personal conversation on the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic.
To check out Mourning Mountains please visit them on Instagram, Facebook, or Bandcamp where you can access and download all of their music FOR FREE! They are also available on streaming services everywhere!
If you like the podcast, please lend us a 5 Star Review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App (the algorithms seem to like that), tell a friend, and please subscribe, it'd mean the world to u...2020-03-181h 58Radiokeys PresentsGuest Spotlight - Ann Daniels of Babble DabbleRadiokeys' leading lady Emily sits down with singer/songwriter Ann Daniels on a rainy Sunday night in Oakland. They discuss her musical journey that started with growing up in Hawaii in a house that loved Karaoke, playing Ukulele in 4th grade and transitioning to flute, having songwriting assignments in High School, and landing a job stage-managing for music festivals before eventually rediscovering her love for performing music by attending Bay Area open mics.
They also discuss their mutual love of Jeopardy, how the Wizard of Oz is “a little scary,” how Ann met one of her future band...2020-03-092h 07
Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock ‘n’ Roll Review - Episode 22 - MonophonicsThe Radiokeys family gathers in Oakland, CA and for the first time in 5 months, unravel a Rock 'n' Roll Review highlighting and discussing the Psychedelic-Soul band, Monophonics! Emily and Stewart discuss Monophonic's humble beginnings as a high school band, then college band, their sound, home studio, and DIY approach to recording. As always, the siblings play a few of their favorite songs!
The sibling songsters also discuss the Queen movie, how premature death can enhance legacy, and some exciting new Radiokeys news!
You can find Monophonics online at their website and wherever you buy or str...2020-02-191h 45Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Rewind - Episode 8 - Cathy Wayne and Jim Morrison Take the StageRadiokeys members Stewart and Emily take a long look at two infamous events that occurred on stage during Rock 'n' Roll performances. Emily tells the story of Cathy Wayne, an up-and-coming Australian singer and her final tour of Vietnam in 1969 and Stewart details the Jim Morrison incident at New Haven Arena in Connecticut.
The musical siblings also discuss their recent "State Line or Bust" tour, their craziest personal moments on stage, and recent Radiokeys news!
If you like the podcast, please lend us a 5 Star Review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App (the algorithms se...2020-02-041h 30Radiokeys PresentsGuest Spotlight - Nate NausedaRadiokeys members Stewart and Emily sit down in Oakland with the "fifth member" of Radiokeys and Prairie Sun Recording's head engineer, Nate Nauseda. They talk about the process of making records, Nate's musical upbringing, embarrassing middle school music preferences, and why muppets are so terrifying.
You can find Nate Nauseda on Facebook or Instagram. You can also book him through Prairie Sun Recording Studios.
If you like the podcast, please lend us a 5 Star Review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App (the algorithms seem to like that!), tell a friend, and please subscribe, it'd mean th...2020-01-152h 00Radiokeys PresentsGuest Spotlight - Joey Nunez of SwoonStewart meets up with ubiquitous Bay Area guitarist Joey Nunez to discuss all things Swoon, Sabertooth Unicorn, Mama Foxxy and the Whiskey Gypsy Rebels, and other projects Joey is currently working on. Joey talks about his High School desire to become a playwright, what inspired him to play music, and why he is the most sought-after guitarist in the East Bay.
You can find Joey Nunez on Facebook or Instagram.
If you like the podcast, please lend us a 5 Star Review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App (the algorithms seem to like that!), tell a f...2020-01-071h 48Radiokeys PresentsRadiokeys Round Table - End of Year Review 2019For the first time in this podcast's history, all four Radiokeys members circle a table in Emily and Tom's Oakland Hills domicile to review some of their favorite (and least favorite!) moments of 2019.
They discuss their preferred venues, favorite new acquaintances, worst gigs, and reminisce about the recording of their debut record.
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RadiokeysMusic.com2019-12-301h 43Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Rewind - Episode 7 - The Eerie Coincidences Surrounding Marc Bolan's Death and the Tragedy of Sid and NancyRadiokeys members Emily and Stewart meet up on a cold evening in Concord, California to tell the story of two of the creepiest moments in Rock 'n' Roll History!
Stewart talks about the the rise and fall of T. Rex frontman, Marc Bolan. He dives briefly into Bolan's upbringing and super nova career culminating in some mind boggling coincidences regarding his lyrics, his interviews, and general attitude with relation to his tragic and premature death.
Emily then delves into the horrifying details surrounding Sid and Nancy's short and tragic lives and breaks down the still r...2019-11-262h 01Radiokeys PresentsGuest Spotlight - Allante Piazza of RadiokeysRadiokeys members Stewart and Allante sit down on a quiet Concord morning to talk about all things Allante! They dive into his musical upbringing, his many other interests, how he was introduced into the band, and his unique insight into drumming.
They also open up the mailbag to ask Allante some pointed questions from the listeners!
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The siblings riff on how the song can be interpreted as representing a lost innocence, the British Invasion, the death of Buddy Holly, 1960's music festivals, and the overall downward trend of American music.
If you like the podcast, please lend us a 5 Star Review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App (the algorithms seem to like that), tell a friend, and please subscribe, it'd...2019-11-072h 03Radiokeys PresentsGuest Spotlight - Vincent Lay of Sabertooth UnicornRadiokeys' six stringer and singer Stewart Patrick sits down with Sabertooth Unicorn's Vincent Lay to discuss songwriting, their 60 day cross-country journey together, the formation of Sabertooth Unicorn, Doogie Howser and more!
Vincent also goes into detail about his prolific songwriting techniques, inspiration behind his lyrics, and then sits down to record a live acoustic performance!
You can check out Vincent Lay and Sabertooth Unicorn on Instagram at @sabertoothunicornband or on Facebook.You can check out their music on streaming services everywhere!
Radiokeys will drop their debut record on 10/19/19!
If you like th...2019-10-141h 15Radiokeys PresentsRadiokeys' Debut Album Sneak PreviewRadiokeys' singers Emily and Stewart gather 'round the old record player to share some brand new tunes from their upcoming debut album. They talk about their band's evolution over the past 10 years, where the name "Radiokeys" originated, their biggest influences, songwriting, the direction of the band, and they play 3 never-before heard recordings from their upcoming record!
Radiokeys will drop their debut record on 10/19!
I Can't Stand to Hear You Talk @ 25:41
Sweet Soul Music @ 40:30
While the Sun's In Your Eyes @ 60:26
If you like the podcast, please lend us a 5 Star R...2019-10-081h 04Radiokeys PresentsGuest Spotlight - Margaret Jones of M. Jones and the MeleeRadiokeys' leading lady Emily sits down with badass guitarist and singer/songwriter Margaret Jones to share some Pinot Noir and discuss Marge’s musical journey beginning with getting her first guitar at age 5 and writing her first song soon after, studying classical guitar and making a screaming transition back to the electric, her recent completion of her PhD in Music History, and everything in between!
Marge is fresh off her first gig with her band M. Jones and the Melee, they discuss the intimate backyard show in Oakland and the “Whisper Network” as well as how local musici...2019-10-031h 46Radiokeys PresentsGuest Spotlight - Jacob "Shmity" Schmidt of OverlandRadiokeys' Stewart Patrick sits down with Shmity from the Martinez rock band Overland entirely too early in the morning to talk music, high school nick-names, the recording process, and Shmity's musical background. They also discuss guitarists (especially Hendrix), what got them to start playing, band love and drama, and some exciting new Overland news!
Please check out Overland on Instagram @overlandofficial or on Facebook. You can tune in to listen to Shmity on Ozcat Radio "Talking Schmidt" on Mondays from 3-6pm. You can hear Overland's music on Spotify and streaming sites everywhere!
If you l...2019-09-201h 38Radiokeys PresentsGuest Spotlight - Dennis Hazleton of From the BottomRadiokeys' Stewart Patrick sits down with From the Bottom's Dennis Hazleton to discuss Dennis' musical upbringing. Dennis riffs on some of his songwriting heroes, emulating Elvis Presley's vocal sound as a child, Tupac's ability to channel the pain of others to create passionate and beautiful lyricism, Tom Waits, From the Bottom's upcoming record, and much more!
Please check out From the Bottom on Facebook or Instagram at @fromthebottom333. They will be performing this Saturday the 14th at Vinnies in downtown Concord.
If you like the podcast, please lend us a 5 Star Review on iTunes or the...2019-09-111h 07Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock ‘n’ Roll Review - Episode 21 - A.A. Bondy
Radiokeys members Stewart and Emily meet up in their Concord recording studio on a hot East Bay Area evening to discuss the unique and haunting brand of blues/folk from the mysterious singer-songwriter A.A. Bondy.
They discuss his career arc including his four studio albums and his eight year hiatus from music. They discuss how he prefers privacy and has purposefully kept out of the public eye for the majority of the last decade. They dissect his poignant and haunting lyricism, his interesting taste in instrumental arrangements and his new album, "Enderness". As always, t...2019-09-021h 38Radiokeys PresentsGuest Spotlight - James Reedy of Mourning MountainsRadiokeys' six-stringer and singer Stewart sits down with Mourning Mountains' singer-songwriter and guitarist James Reedy for an in depth personal conversation. They talk about how there is art in everything, how music creates community, mental health advocacy, how emotionality is the lifeblood of a musician and an artist, James' musical history and upbringing, and best of all, they preview some new Mourning Mountains music! (Around 45 minutes in and at the close of the show)
James starts a discussion (at about 50 Minutes in) about the internet and its influence on music and local artists specifically. They chat about...2019-08-141h 30Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Rewind - Episode 5 - The Last WaltzRadiokeys members Emily and Stewart drink some well deserved red wine and sit down on a beautiful evening in the Red Room to dissect the epic farewell concert and documentary put on by The Band titled, "The Last Waltz". (The conversation about The Band starts about 24 Minutes in!) They break down The Band and its members, the guests that poured their hearts out on stage, the filming and design of the concert and documentary, their Uncle Karl turning down a ticket, and the ultimate fates of the group and the individuals associated.
The siblings also shout out...2019-08-061h 44Radiokeys PresentsGuest Spotlight - Tom Davis of RadiokeysRadiokeys' guitarist and bassist Stewart and Tom sit down on a beautiful St. Helena afternoon to talk about a few influential musicians who have helped shape their own personal playing styles.
Tom discusses three bass players who have impacted his bass technique and Stewart talks about three guitarists who have made their mark on his musical growth.
Tom Davis is a bassist from Antioch California who has played in a variety of SF Bay Area bands including Space Monkey Gangstas, the Unoriginals, and Radiokeys. You can follow him @tombassdavis.
If you like the...2019-06-271h 27Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Rewind - Episode 4 - The Legend of Lead BellyRadiokeys members Stewart and Emily drink some Coronas on one of the hottest St. Helena days in recent memory to discuss the legendary folk and blues heavyweight, Lead Belly.
They talk about his early days playing on the streets with Blind Lemon, his relationship with John Lomax, his frequent run-ins with the law, correlating prison stints, as well as his overall historic timeline.
If you like the podcast, please lend us a 5 Star Review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App (the algorithms seem to like that), tell a friend, and please subscribe, it'd mean the...2019-06-131h 14Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 20 - The Stone FoxesRadiokeys Members Emily and Stewart are back in the "Red Room" at their parents' house in Concord after a long lay off to record their first album at Prairie Sun in Cotati. They reconvene to discuss the Swampy, foot-stomping Rock 'n' Roll of San Francisco's own, the Stone Foxes!
The Radiokeys singers discuss the awesome feel changes the Stone Foxes employ, their self made success through licensing, and the experience of opening a show for them in Concord.
Em and Stew also discuss TV shows, their love of cooking, as well as some exciting new...2019-05-071h 12Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 19 - He's My Brother She's My SisterRadiokeys Members Emily and Stewart are finally back after a short break in their Saint Helena studio to discuss a band eerily similar to themselves, He's My Brother She's My Sister!
They talk about the Kolar siblings and their impassioned live shows, HMBSMS's connection to NYU, their theater background, strong Los Angeles vibes, the interesting "tap dancing percussion" from Lauren Brown, and as always they play a few of their favorite tunes!
The Radiokeys siblings also talk about Danny Kaye and how tap dancing seems to be a dying art, Marc Bolan from T. Rex...2019-04-041h 38Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 18 - Kacy & ClaytonRadiokeys Members Emily and Stewart meet on a sunny, Saint Helena afternoon to riff on the family folk duo Kacy & Clayton!
They discuss their undeniable musical sophistication despite their relative youth, Clayton's extraordinary guitar work, Kacy's haunting storytelling, how their "blue collar" musical work ethic was forged through watching their parents toil away on ranches and farms all of their lives, and as always, they play a few of their favorite tracks!
The Radiokeys songsters also discuss California wildfires and their affect on both the Napa Valley and Santa Barbara over the years, how today's s...2019-03-211h 41Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Rewind - Episode 3 - Charles Manson Misinterprets the Beatles and Meets the Beach BoysOn this episode of our weekly podcast “Radiokeys Presents”, Stewart and Emily are fresh off of Radiokeys' Central Coast mini tour and back in the podcasting arena to break down the strange relationship between Charles Manson, his "family" and the Beach Boys as well as to decipher Manson's insane interpretation of the Beatles' White Album.
Em and Stew discuss Manson's desperate aspirations of becoming a rock star, his palling around with Dennis Wilson and other prominent members of the music industry, and finally they decode the apocalyptic theory Manson aptly called "Helter Skelter".
The siblings also...2019-03-152h 49Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 17 - Handsome JackRadiokeys members Emily and Stewart sip some Zinfandel on a rainy night and discuss the boogie soul rock ’n’ roll sounds of the Buffalo, NY based band Handsome Jack!
They discuss the band's humble beginnings at a High School talent show in 2004, their classic blues influences including Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker and Hound Dog Taylor, their desire to remain true to themselves and their individuality, and as always, play a few of their favorite tracks!
Em and Stew also riff a bit on the depressing Michael Jackson documentary that just released, the Last Waltz concert...2019-03-061h 49Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 16 - GloriettaRadiokeys members Emily and Stewart drink some delicious Lagunitas Ale and discuss the songs of Glorietta, a supergroup that came together to write and record an album in a single week in a small New Mexico town!
They discuss the tequila infused "grown man-date" that sparked the idea to bring a group of musicians together, how six talented songwriters in their own right were able to put their egos aside to create an incredible and beautiful stream of conscious album, and as always, they play a few of their favorite tunes!
They also discuss Hendrix...2019-02-261h 27Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Rewind - Episode 2 - Dylan Goes Electric and Nirvana UnplugsRadiokeys members Emily and Stewart are finally back to recording in their beloved St. Helena kitchen space to discuss two of the most important concert moments in Rock 'n' Roll history!
Stewart starts by describing Nirvana's meteoric rise to fame culminating in one of the most poignant live concerts of all time: Nirvana's MTV Unplugged in New York. He talks about the rise of Seattle's grunge scene and the death of 80's metal, cultural responses to the band, events leading up to "Unplugged", and how Kurt's death affected the perception of the album.
Emily plunges i...2019-02-172h 11Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 15 - SLEEPWALKERSRadiokeys member Emily is fresh off of her flight home from New Zealand! She sits down with Stewart as they open a 2007 Napa Cab in order to dissect the sultry, synth rock sounds of the band SLEEPWALKERS! They talk about SLEEPWALKERS' awesome vocal harmonies, their lush production, and their quirky public persona. They also discuss their trajectory, tour history, and as always play a few of their favorite tracks!
In addition to this, Emily recaps her incredible New Zealand experience and Em and Stew discuss the importance of melodic bass lines, the thin line between lyricism being g...2019-02-121h 45Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock ‘n’ Roll Rewind - Episode 1 - Paul is Dead and Elvis Isn'tRadiokeys members Stewart and Emily get together to drink some Napa Valley Merlot and introduce an alternate format for their podcast titled "the Rock 'n' Roll Rewind". In this setting, Stew and Em will each tell a story regarding a fascinating snippet of music history.
In this episode, they digest two popular Rock 'n' Roll conspiracies. Emily dives into the idea that Elvis Presley never actually died, including all the details surrounding his disappearance and alleged faked death. Stewart then breaks down the most popular and mysterious Beatles myth of all; The "Paul is dead" phenomenon. He...2019-02-031h 19Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock ‘n’ Roll Review - Episode 14 - The DeslondesRadiokeys members Stewart and Emily sit around on a lazy Sunday night to discuss the unique brand of Americana from the New Orleans based band, the Deslondes! Em and Stew also talk about the house on Deslonde street that helps to inspire the band and their community, the affect southern dance culture has on the band's songwriting, how Stew traded Sam Doores a beer for an early Tumbleweeds demo, and as always, they break down and play a few of their favorite tunes!
They also get to talking on how hard it is to break down modern...2019-01-281h 46Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 13 - Gold StarRadiokeys members Stewart and Emily sip some savory vino in stormy St. Helena while breaking down the sophisticated songwriting of the indie-rock up-and-comer, Gold Star. They dive into how he turns everyday events into mesmerizing sonic palettes, the influence Los Angeles and its history has had on him, the three albums and prolific nature of his songwriting, and as always, they play a few of their favorite tracks!
Em and Stew also get to talking about the differences between learning music now versus a hundred years ago, James Baldwin and Sonny's Blues, Mississippi John Hurt and the 1960...2019-01-201h 42Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock ‘n’ Roll Review - Episode 12 - Anna AshRadiokeys members Stewart and Emily are back and fresh off their gig in Novato to discuss an artist close to Emily’s heart, Los Angeles based singer/songwriter/guitarist Anna Ash. They focus on her 2016 album Floodlights, which showcases her vulnerable lyricism, her haunting, aching soprano, and her bands’ subtle, yet powerful performance. They also dive into an interview with Anna herself about her journey from Michigan to Oakland to Los Angeles, the folks that encouraged her to pursue music, and her new album coming out this year.
They also ramble on a bit about on how to r...2019-01-152h 05Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 11- J. Roddy Walston and the BusinessRadiokeys members Stewart and Emily get together in rainy St. Helena to drink some Napa Valley vino and dissect the rock 'n' roll reverberations of J. Roddy Walston and the Business! They dig into his Grandmother teaching him to play piano and guitar, his Little Richard style performances, his storytelling lyric style, and the role Nirvana played in his musical upbringing.
Emily and Stewart also reveal how they spent New Year's Eve, Jerry Lee Lewis' insane history, 50's music, leaving something behind when you go, frustrations during songwriting, and the upcoming Radiokeys acoustic album!
Please...2019-01-061h 46Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 10 - Chris KasperRadiokeys members Stewart and Emily get together during the daytime (crazy!) to continue their Philadelphia music kick and chat about the lush songwriting of one of their favorite artists, Chris Kasper. They reveal a personal interview with Chris himself, dive into his honest songwriting style, how being a solo artist helps to expand his sonic palette, and how his newest album is egoless, vulnerable, and takes inspiration from the scores of old Western films. As always, they play a few of their favorite tracks!
They also chat about metaphors in songwriting, teaching as a form of creativity...2018-12-301h 44Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 9 - Quiet LifeMembers of the band Radiokeys, Emily and Stewart, take the time to detail the Indie-Americana masterminds, Quiet Life. They talk about how they weave many palatable genres into one cohesive and unmistakably authentic sound, and as always, they play a few of their favorite tracks!
Em and Stew also get to talking Ted Bundy and True Crime, Stephen King Novels, lock in studios and the "sleep/record" process, existential questions surrounding the work/life balance, Emily's cat Oscar who eats clothing, and some exciting updates about Radiokeys.
Please check out Quiet Life on streaming sites...2018-12-232h 20Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 8 - Charley CrockettMembers of the band Radiokeys, Emily and Stewart, polish off a few pints and get to discussing the honky tonkin' infused soul-stylings of Charley Crockett's rhythm and blues! They discuss the Native Texan and adopted Louisianan's life as a street performer, his almost unmatched arsenal of cover tunes, his chameleon-like ability to perform different genres, and his impossible work ethic and output. As always, they play some of their favorite tracks!
They also pontificate on the true meaning of Rotten Tomatoes, Roy Acuff getting his start in a Medicine Show circuit, Hank Williams' short life and the...2018-12-161h 51Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 7 - Davey and the ChainsRadiokeys members Stewart and Emily open up a Jacob Franklin Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to discuss the New-Wave, boogie brand of Rock 'n' Roll by the West-Philly based musician Davey and the Chains! They discuss their email interview with him, his three main albums, his passion for recording and experimenting with sounds, his grandparents' big band pedigree, and as always, they play a few of their favorite tracks!
They also rave about how wine tasting and personal music selection is basically "yum or yuck", which careers will be taken over by robots and which ones won't, Glen...2018-12-091h 32Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 6 - Liz Cooper and the StampedeRadiokeys members Stewart and Emily slow cook some chile verde for a delicious taco feast before breaking down the psychedelic folk-rock serenades of Liz Cooper and the Stampede. They discuss her unorthodox and beautiful playing style, her influences, her history as a scholarship-level college golfer, her brave move to Nashville. As always, they dive into their favorite tracks!
Em and Stew also riff about the hypothetical horror of "thumbs-downing" bands in real life like you do on Spotify or Pandora, crazy Hendrix and Jim Morrison conspiracy theories, the Muppets' karaoke rendition of "She Drives me Crazy", moving...2018-12-022h 28Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 5 - C.W. StonekingRadiokeys members Stewart and Emily sip on some Napa vino and discuss the hoodoo infused hymns of King Hokum himself, C.W. Stoneking. They dissect his infatuation with West African/French influenced Calypso, American Blues, his obsession with jungle imagery, and his three main records. In addition to this, they discuss personal stories related to C.W. along with his history and a few notable quotes.
They also dive into stage personas, pageantry and theatrics in live shows, Queens of the Stone Age, songwriting compared to novel-writing, how wonderful novices are at wine tasting, and a hot...2018-11-262h 18Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 4 - The RedwallsRadiokeys members Emily and Stewart get together in St. Helena, California to chat about one of their favorite bands from their high school years, The Redwalls. As always, they share a few of their favorite tracks and discuss the band's history, members, as well as a few personal stories relating to the music.
They also get to talking about Radiokeys' gigantic Swedish fanbase, Emily's emotional experience at Graceland, Stewart's harrowing car accident, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Nightsweats, Rasputin Records in Concord, why people shouldn't get so offended when they're told they sound like the Beatles, the album...2018-11-182h 07Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 3 - The Felice Brothers *No Song Audio*
Radiokeys members Emily and Stewart start up a slow cooker and crack a few beers while discussing the Upstate New York folk rock band The Felice Brothers. They talk about their favorite albums, Ian and Simone's songwriting, seeing them live with M. Ward and Conor Oberst, taking tequila shots in Los Angeles with James Felice, and their favorite songs.
They also talk about cats, two fingered guitarists, Outsidelands 2008 and escaping San Francisco afterward, Dan Auerbach and seeing the Black Keys 10 years ago, Peter and the Wolf vs. the Fox and the Hound, organic meat, and h...2018-11-121h 29Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 2 - The GoRadiokeys members Emily and Stewart drink some wine and talk about the Detroit based Rock 'n' Roll band The Go. They discuss meeting The Go and their connection with Jack White. Emily dives into some Bobby Harlow interviews as well his quirky personality. As always, Em and Stew play a few of their favorite tracks.
In addition to the Go, they dive into dry-aged steak, Leon Bridges, having a Karaoke "Marvin Gaye-off" with friends, how "****ing talented" countless people are, Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan and whether or not to sing melodies live the same way as on...2018-11-122h 10Radiokeys PresentsThe Rock 'n' Roll Review - Episode 1 - Christopher Denny *NO SONG AUDIO*Emily and Stewart get together to drink some wine and discuss Christopher Denny, a singer/songwriter from Arkansas. They dive into his albums, recordings, troubling history, lyrics and puzzling disappearance from the public eye.
They also talk about artistic fulfillment in light of working for a living, the body, mind ,and soul, The Doors and meeting Ray and Robbie, Loretta Lynn being an "American treasure" and her relationship with Jack White, and George Harrison's tribute concert.
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