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Music Mythology#43 - Lone Sound Magazine This episode I sit down with Jaimie Siegle and Andrew Sherman from Lone Sound Magazine and talk about how they are working to promote talent in Texas by highlighting local artists through their magazine and podcast. We discuss some of the challenges, rewards, and general struggles in making a podcast, Jaimie's background in journalism, Andrew's favorite podcasts, and more. LONE SOUND IS A CELEBRATION OF MODERN TEXAS CULTURE."With live music as a bridge to other contemporary voices and subcultures, Lone Sound highlights the work of photographers, writers, performers, producers, and artists that redefine “Texas mu...2022-04-281h 51
Lone Sound: The PodcastArtist Dawn Okoro on Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Staying Inspired - Lone Sound Podcast #301In conversation with Dawn Okoro, a painter and visual artist based in Austin, Texas. We discuss her leap into pursuing art full time; her struggles with imposter syndrome and self-doubt; her first international solo exhibition and a recent collaboration with LIFEWTR; and her love for fashion and the Austin alternative scene. Keep up with Dawn via Instagram and Twitter @dawnokoro.
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Lone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 210 - Justin LyonsJustin Lyons, best known as the guitarist for The Band Six (the touring band for Korean pop group BLACKPINK), explains the K-pop phenomenon and shares how he became the go-to guitarist for YG Entertainment. Lyons (stage name: Guitar Slayer) shares how he got his first break, what he learned from his early years of touring with Eric Roberson, and the artists (Prince, Jimi Hendrix) that have inspired his aesthetic and playing style.
We talk about his creative projects—from a signature guitar to a footwear line and a production studio—to his quarantine experience, which involved starting up a...2021-07-011h 25Lone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 209 - Philip LassiterWe're back! In this episode, trumpeter / arranger / producer and 11x GRAMMY winner Phil Lassiter talks to us from the Netherlands, where he and his family have lived for almost a year. After college, he moved to Texas for a job, and as he says, that's when he truly felt like "school was in session," musically speaking. He tells me about how he met Michael League and the origins of Snarky Puppy, growing up in the gospel scene and recording/arranging with Kirk Franklin, and what is was like working with the late Justin Townes Earle.
Phil spent...2021-05-0445 minLone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 208 - Remy ReillyAt 17, Remy Reilly is navigating both the music business and, well, being 17. In this week's episode, she talks about how her voice and her songwriting have evolved over the last few years, and what she's learned from working with Texas music mainstays like Jonathan Tyler and Sarah Jaffe. We also share an exclusive live performance of "Lost Without You," from her forthcoming EP. Enjoy! :)
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Kenny also talks about the Grateful Dead, its influence on his musical career, and what it was like playing with Jerry Garcia. We also chat about playing Dead tunes in Dallas, and why his favorite group to collaborate with is his own band (EBNB).
I loved hearing Kenny's ta...2021-03-2654 minLone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 206 - DJ EZ Eddie DDJ EZ Eddie D has the longest running hip-hop radio show in the world. He's also a DJ, with a vinyl collection comprising roughly 8,000 records that ranges from Curtis Mayfield and Billie Holiday to Skinny Puppy and Jefferson Starship. We get into some tricks of the trade in terms of DJing, from blending vs. scratching to sampling. Eddie talks about becoming friends with Erykah Badu in the '80s, the state of rap and hip-hop today, and how he got his stage name (his real name is Eddie Murphy). Eddie is an OG of the Texas music scene and...2021-03-2055 minLone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 205 - Ryan BergThis week we talk to Ryan Berg about his time spent on The Voice (Season 19). From filming the show during the pandemic to connecting with fellow contestants, his experience is both unique and inspiring. We also chat about some of his favorite Texas songwriters and how his career trajectory has shifted since being on the show. If you love the podcast, consider supporting at the PayPal donation link below. (You'll be helping out a woman-owned business during Women's History Month, too, so it's a win-win.)
Visit our YouTube channel for the full version of Ryan Berg's exclusive...2021-03-1247 minLone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 204 - Jess GarlandAs a composer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, community organizer, and founder of a local nonprofit, Jess Garland is, quite frankly, the definition of a boss babe. She's an artist in every sense of the word.
The classical guitarist and harpist is also a seasoned teacher, and in this episode we talk about how music lessons have been a saving grace for many students—particularly during the pandemic.
We talk about how Jess got her start and how she stays grounded amidst her insane schedule. We also discuss how she’s raising awareness about social issues and environmental raci...2021-03-0550 minLone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 203 - Robert "Sput" Searight (pt. 2 of 2)Continuing our conversation with Robert "Sput" Searight (six-time Grammy winner, drummer for TOTO, drummer/producer for his band Ghost-Note, and more), we talk about funk music as a movement, why he creates music "for the universe," and the new generation of musicians he admires.
Sput also tells me why he loves the '80s, and why George Michael and Boy George simply "don't get enough credit. Toward the end of the episode, I ask him about his mantra of "embracing the mistakes," particularly in the recording studio. Enjoy!
>> Now more than ever, consider learning more about, and contributing to, The O...2021-02-2650 minLone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 202 - Robert "Sput" Searight (Pt. 1 of 2)Dallas native/six-time Grammy winner/world-class musician Robert "Sput" Searight talks to Jaimie Siegle about joining Toto as its new drummer, and what playing/rehearsing in the legendary rock band has taught him about creating timeless music, in Pt. 1 of this very special two-part episode!
He also talks about his love for funk music and his current band Ghost-Note and what makes Dallas a unique place for musicians; plus, we get the scoop on a new project in the works with Dywane "MonoNeon" Thomas Jr. and Dominique "Xavier" Taplin. They call themselves Zaftiggg!, so follow them on...2021-02-1951 minLone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 201 - Jackie VensonTo say that Austin's Jackie Venson has been blowing up lately would be an understatement. The coolest part is she's done it all on her own—that is to say, independently and without the help of a label or record deal. Venson released five (yes, 5!) albums last year, including "Live in Texas" and "Vintage Machine; her fan base has been growing exponentially; and it seems like she's loving every minute of it. (She also has some of the best metaphors and you'll have the pleasure of hearing some in this episode.)
Through frequent multi-platform streaming and steady Ba...2021-02-1249 minLone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 118 - Jaimie SiegleWe're switching things up for our final episode of Season 1! This week, Lone Sound photographer and podcast producer Andrew Sherman interviews host Jaimie Siegle to talk about what Lone Sound is, and why we started a new Texas media outlet for music and modern culture (digital + print).
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We also preview the song "A Lullaby" from Scarlett's 2017 album There Is A Moon, available on Bandcamp.
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We dive deep into the genius of Disney ("It's about songwriting and storytelling," he says), the awesomeness of "Hamilton," guilty pleasure...2020-09-211h 14Lone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 113 - Mark LettieriJaimie talks to guitarist Mark Lettieri about the North Texas jazz fusion scene, from how he found is way into it to how it led to him joining Snarky Puppy. He shares what he's learned from playing music with living legends like Bernard Wright and Bobby Sparks, and how he became a part of the Fearless Flyers, the Vulfpeck spinoff super group. (Watch Mark and the Fearless Flyers in their latest music video "Ace of Aces" here.)
We play a song from his 2019 album "Things of That Nature" and find out what's going on with Mark's follow-up...2020-09-0453 minLone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 112 - Lou Charle$Who is Lou Charle$? Find out in this episode in Ep. 112, when Jaimie Siegle talks to the up-and-coming Texas rapper about growing up in Cairo, going to TCU, and making the decision to do music full-time. Having grown up on Houston rap, Lou reveals how he met Paul Wall—at a Beto rally, of all places—and wound up collaborating with The People’s Champ on “Showin’ Out,” which was released this spring. (We play some of it here, too!)
He shares his experience at the George Floyd / Black Lives Matter protests in Fort Worth, gives a little insig...2020-08-2851 minLone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 111 - Rhett MillerIn this very special episode, we chat with Rhett Miller (solo artist, frontman of Texas band the Old 97's) about the band's new album "Twelfth," which came out today (Friday, Aug. 21)! We discuss the "juicy" linguistics of that title and the significance of putting Dallas Cowboys legend Roger Staubach on the album cover. We talk about songwriting, and the new "Belmont Hotel" song in particular, as well as how he's been dealing with lockdown and livestream culture.
:: Listen to Rhett's podcast, Wheels Off :: Check out the new Old 97's album, Twelfth :: See Rhett's livestream schedule on StageIt ::2020-08-2134 minLone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 110 - Norman "MouseQuake" BarrettI love a good story, but even more so when there's a good storyteller that comes with it. Such is the case with Norman "MouseQuake" Barrett, an audio engineer and producer who is as full of wisdom and great advice as he is of unbelievable anecdotes. An Air Force veteran with degrees in English and audio engineering (plus a few certifications), he is an advocate of reading and continuing education, as well as self-discipline and brutal honesty.
Today he works with artists ranging from Rakim Al-Jabbaar to an up-and-coming East Texas rock band. His latest project, "Love's...2020-08-1455 minLone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 109 - Joshua Ray WalkerJoshua Ray Walker is putting the storytelling back into the tradition of Texas country music. In this episode of the Lone Sound Magazine Podcast, we talk about the making of his sophomore album "Glad You Made It" (State Fair Records), released last month. He tells me about his 2019 tour through Scandinavia following the success of his debut LP "Wish You Were Here," and why his surprisingly large fan base there has such an appreciation for Texas songwriters.
We talk about what he's been up to during quarantine, which has been quite a lot: recording with Ottoman Turks (t...2020-08-0757 minLone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 108 - Hyacinth BelcherHyacinth Belcher, president/owner of production company Onstage Systems, talks to host Jaimie Siegle about how she’s been staying sane during quarantine and how her business — which survives off of tours, festivals, and live music events — has had to pivot during the pandemic. From staff furloughs to drive-in shows, Hyacinth shares her take on the industry. I also loved hearing about her Burning Man experiences, and how her Burning Man camp is helping to bring a virtual Black Rock City experience to viewers next month!
**A HUGE THANK YOU to the National Independent Venue Association (@nivassoc) and th...2020-08-0147 minLone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 107 - Salim NourallahSalim Nourallah is totally aware of the fact that the phrase “Texas music” carries with it a certain connotation, and he’s been defying the stereotype since he figured out how to make a living as a musician. An award-winning producer, studio owner, record label co-founder and solo artist, Salim is a lot of things.
At his core, though, he’s a songwriter; just check out the volume of music he’s released on Bandcamp. Aptly titled “Let’s Be Miserable Together,” his latest EP was released in May of this year and we’re sharing a catchy tune from it...2020-07-241h 08Lone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 106 - Lauren ChildsWe cover a lot of ground in this week's episode with Fort Works Art's Lauren Childs—gallery owner, artist, mom, and constant supporter of the arts. Her gallery quickly became one of my favorite places in Fort Worth when it opened 2016, first for its unique roster of artists but eventually for its continued dedication to bringing international attention to Texas artists.
In Episode 106, we talk about some of my favorite artists from previous Fort Works exhibitions (Dan Lam, Marshall Harris, Kate Simon), as well as a few of my favorite things: art activism, Art Basel, the Burning Ma...2020-07-171h 05
Lone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 105 - Charlie J MemphisCharlie J Memphis, songwriter/musician and bass player for Vincent Neil Emerson, is wise beyond his years and one of the most self-motivated musicians I know. Here, we talk about how the Texas Gentlemen welcomed him into the music scene and what it was like touring with Vince, Colter Wall, and Charley Crockett. How is he pivoting to make money during this pandemic? And finally, why are Texans so dang proud?
You'll also hear an exclusive live performance of Charlie's latest single, "Trophy Wife" (full version on our YouTube channel).
Find Charlie J Memphis' music...2020-07-1029 minLone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 104 - Rania KhourySinger/songwriter Rania Khoury and I get into some deep talks in this week's episode: dealing with anxiety, especially amid today's current events; managing expectations in relationships; and whether or not we inherit past trauma from our parents. Concepts of mental health, desire, love, and loneliness are addressed in Rania's ultra-catchy third EP "Tired/Wired," and I loved chatting with Rania about how she's bringing authenticity and real talk to the pop landscape. You'll also get a preview of her latest single off the EP, called "Wait for Me."
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Lone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 103 - Gino "Lock Johnson" IglehartWhere do I even begin to describe how special it was to speak with Gino "Lock Johnson" Iglehart ... I mean, this man is a legend. Remember that Erykah Badu album, Mama's Gun? (And if not, please Google it.) Well, Gino was a producer and musician on that album, and that's kind of what jumpstarted his career in music. During his time working with Ms. Badu, he had the opportunity to hone his songwriting skills and learn the ins and outs of the industry. Two decades later, Gino remains "in the business" in multiple capacities: owner of events/promotion company...2020-06-2652 min
Lone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 102 - Alec JhangianiAlec Jhangiani is a co-founder/principal of Fortress Presents, the company behind Fort Worth's Fortress Festival that launched in late April 2017. (Like most everything else this spring, the festival was canceled due to COVID-19.) In this episode, Alec talks about the likelihood of Fortress Festival 2021 (book your calendar for April 24-25 ... in pencil) and the drive-in concert "trend." He's got his hands in a few other projects as well, from a new live music venue in Fort Worth (hint: Wild Acre Brewing) to a concept album he's producing called Alamo Bootleg. Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see y'all...2020-06-1928 minLone Sound: The PodcastEpisode 101 - Burton LeeWelcome, y'all! In this inaugural episode of our new weekly podcast series, we talk to Burton Lee, a pedal steel guitarist well-known among studios and musicians from North Texas to Nashville. Here, the multi-talented musician talks about how and why he eventually settled on the pedal steel, the experience of jamming live on stage, and the unique nature of bands like Vulfpeck and Snarky Puppy.
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