This week we listen back to the 2016 compilation, "Dearest Former Self", an album which was made as part of the RPM Challenge during February of 2016. Participants were asked to write and record a song that, in some way, addressed some version of their former self.

We listen to the songs:

• Jonx "Anonymous"
• Peter Squires "Letter to Myself"
• Spiral Jetty Club "She Got Me"
• Craig Werth "Hey Kid"
• Attics "Untrue Chorus"

And we hear from Peter Squires, Caylin Sanders (Spiral Jetty Club), Craig Werth, and Candradasa (Attics)

Listen to the entire album at https://burstandbloom.bandcamp.com/album/dearest-former-self

This week, we talk with Sidney Lindner about the 2019 Sidney Lindner & The Silver Wilderness Collective album, "Summer Ghosts / Nightfalls".

We listen to the songs:

• "Sweet Brother Moonshine"
• "The Rest of My Days"
• "Lightning Kid"

Listen to the entire album at https://burstandbloom.bandcamp.com/album/summer-ghosts-nightfalls

This week we take a listen to "Lift Me Up: The Songs of Jason Anderson", a compilation tribute to our dear friend Jason Anderson!

We listen to the songs:

• Karl Blau "Jet Ski Accidents"
• Tropicola "For Kyle"
• Djim Reynolds & the Estate Collective "Lift Me Up"
• Juliet Nelson "January 1, 2004"
• Hello Shark "I Was Wrong"

And we hear from Karl Blau, Zach Tremblay (Tropicola), Djim Reynolds, Juliet Nelson, and Lincoln Halloran (Hello Shark).

Listen to the entire compilation at https://burstandbloom.bandcamp.com/album/lift-me-up-the-songs-of-jason-anderson

This week we listen back to the 2014 66-song compilation "Minute Long Songs".

We listen to the songs:

• Unbunny "Weddings Eve"
• Geoff Palmer "The Captain"
• A Severe Joy "Winter Fortress"
• Bellows "Why's Your Life So Horrible?"
• Damfino "Seconds of Pleasure"
• Leigh Jones "Left Our Love A-Hangin'"
• Audrey Ryan "Buggy Spell"

And we hear from Leigh Jones, Geoff Palmer, José Ayerve (A Severe Joy), Audrey Ryan, Oliver Kalb (Bellows), and Joe Merklee (Damfino)

Listen to the entire compilation at https://burstandbloom.bandcamp.com/album/minute-long-songs

This week, we welcome back producer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Decato to talk about Guy's 2016 EP, "The Smallest Darkest Things".

We feature the songs:

• "Late of Day"
• "Patterns"
• "How to Begin (for Dave)"

Listen to the entire album at https://burstandbloom.bandcamp.com/album/the-smallest-darkest-things

This week, we listen to 2019's "Dumb Songs About Boring Things", the first of several collaborations by Charlotte Moroz and Guy Capecelatro III.

We feature the songs:

• "Possum"
• "Everything Here is Fine"
• "Tacitos and Tacos"

You can hear the entire album at: https://burstandbloom.bandcamp.com/album/boring-songs-about-dumb-things

This week, we listen to "Cape Breton Songs", Guy's album of songs written and recorded in a cabin on the northwest coast of Cape Breton in October 2016. The album accompanied a book of lyrics and poems, and is all centered around his wife Pam's battle with cancer.

We feature the songs:

• "Becoming Undone"
• "The Hidden Life"
• "The Scene Unfolds"

Listen to the entire album at:

https://burstandbloom.bandcamp.com/album/cape-breton-songs

This week, we welcome back Jocelyn Mackenzie to listen to the debut Pumpkin Mouth album from 2019, "Tooth Salad", her first collaboration with Guy.

We listen to the songs:

• "Snowday Baby"
• "Peanut Butter"
• "Funeral Drinking"

And... Pumpkin Mouth takes the "Pumpkin Mouth Challenge", and writes a song on the spot!

Listen to the entire "Tooth Salad" album at https://burstandbloom.bandcamp.com/album/tooth-salad

This week, we welcome Mike Effenberger back to the podcast to talk about "Devils", the second in a series of four collaborative EP's he's making with Guy, all of which feature guest singers.

We feature the songs:

• "Fluttering" feat. Jocelyn Mackenzie
• "Dewberry" feat Celia Woodsmith
• "Unclean" feat. Chris Klaxton
• "The Girl with No Hands" feat. Maddoc Johnson

Listen to the entire album at https://burstandbloom.bandcamp.com/album/devils

This week, we welcome back Eastern Mountain Time's Sean Hood, to discuss the 2021 album "Seven".

We feature the tracks:

• "On the Carolina Wind"
• "Ambulance Blanket"
• "Real Slow"

You can hear the entire album at https://burstandbloom.bandcamp.com/album/seven