Hilary talks with Aisha Loe (Loe Sounds) about SVTs as protection against misogyny, being homeful, Nine Inch Nails, and the privilege of learning. Plus, music gear jargon.

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AISHA’S BIO

Aisha Loe is a musician, sound designer and effects pedal maker based in Southern California. Aisha and her wife Fiona have a tiny guitar pedal company called Loe Sounds, that specializes in making new pedals out of discarded items. They are passionate about environmental issues and animal rescue.

MENTIONS

Metallica / X / Ghoul / Mr. Bungle / Peaches / New Order / Massive Attack / Tricky / Portishead / Vic Thrill / Split Enz / Addicted to Fiction / Rush / Crowns on 45 / Sonic Youth / Soundgarden / Jane’s Addiction / Nine Inch Nails / Knitting Factory / Emily Harris / Get Offset / Peavey / Ampeg / EHX / Korg / Mesa Boogie / Fender / Ableton / Freesound.org / Roland / Crowther Audio / Heather Brown Electronicals / Frantone / The Pedal Movie 

AISHA’S LINKS

Website

Instagram

Soundcloud

Bandcamp

MID-RIFF LINKS

Website

Instagram

Facebook

Newsletter

Blog 

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CREDITS

Aisha’s Bumper Track: “Drama Shakes” by We Float

Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda

Artwork by Julia Gualtieri