AUX Populi

This week, it’s the return of ambient artist Brady Matteson, discussing burnout, playing in multiple projects (including a band with his father), Bandcamp exclusives, his recently released solo album “Every dream in your head”, and his upcoming follow-up solo album “Sunken in the same place”.

“Every dream in your head” is available now through most streaming services, and “Sunken in the same place” will be available through the same services starting on June 16th.

This week, it’s audio engineer, sound designer, music educator, and musician, John Micensky. Perpetually in motion, John’s work includes mixing the Pinksqueeze album “Be Gay Have Fun”, sound design for films and video games, drums and guitar for (past AUX Populi guests) Jared Jones and Janet Blackwell, as well as his own music under the name “b.lake”.

You can find John’s music as “b.lake” through most music streaming services.

This week (as part of another double episode drop), it’s Nick Sintos from The Flips, being very open and vulnerable with his mental health, the long history of his band, trademarking, the band’s latest single “Sham”, and the band’s upcoming EP “A Drug to the Dour”.

“Sham” is available now through most streaming services, and “A Drug to the Dour” will be available on June 9th.

This week (as part of another double episode drop), Cheryl and Joe from the band Gosh Diggity stop by the show to talk about ocarinas, being cool, bird watching, their latest single “Blast Off”, and their upcoming tour.

“Blast Off” is available now through most music streaming services.

This week, it’s Kira and Kev from the band Madame Reaper & The Gentlemen's Club, discussing broken computers, Kev’s first impression of Kira, anxiety, their latest single “Gimme”, and their upcoming debut album set to release in the fall.

“Gimme” is available for streaming through most music streaming services.

This week, Ben Arguelles from DZ Records made his way over to the show to discuss perspectives formed from an early childhood surgery, his dedication to an idea no matter the cost, working with artists from around the world, running a music festival for ten years, and creating a documentary about that festival.

This week, it’s James and Dean from the band Capital Soirée, talking about band longevity, forced drumming, problems playing live music at grocery stores, Dean’s work ethic, their recently released EP “Reruns”, and their upcoming EP release show at Beat Kitchen on May 12th.

You can find their EP “Reruns” through most music streaming services.

This week (as part of another double episode drop), past guest Tommy Kessler and new guest Courtney Collings stop by for a special episode where the host is the one being asked the questions. Specifically, questions about a pivotal moment in life, pizza feelings, Letterboxd ratings, and being misinterpreted.

Music from Tommy Kessler can be found through most streaming services, as well as on Bandcamp.

This week (as part of another double episode drop), it’s the return of Bridget and Haley from the band OK Cool, talking about harps, kids’ birthday parties, feelings around success, music videos, and their new EP "fawn” out on April 28th.

“fawn” will be available through most music streaming services, and you can also catch OK Cool at Schubas on May 4th for their EP release show.

This week, it’s performer-composer, visual artist, and audio engineer Hannah Sandoz. Recently returned from a short tour, Hannah discusses what makes something art, rejection, learning to solder out of necessity, and their recently released album “Leaving the Party Early”.

“Leaving the Party Early” is available through most streaming services, as well as on Bandcamp.