Dreams Not Memes Podcast

Dreams Not Memes Podcast

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Dreams Not Memes Podcast episodes

  • Episode 187: Bringing Comfort to the Road: A Conversation with Dustin Morris
    I spoke to Dustin Morris a songwriter, touring musiican and music instructor based out of Boise,Idaho. Morris is originally from Texas and has lived in various areas in the midwest.  Currently Dustin is  in the studio working on new content. Later this year Dustin will be more releasing his sixth single of the year. Since June, he has been sticking to the plan of releasing a single every month of the year. In our conversation we talk about the interpresonal relationship of writing music and finding joy on tour. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 
    Please follow Dustin Morris Music on all socials and Spotify
    Website 
    https://www.dustinmorrismusic.com/
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/dustinmorrismusic/
    Youtube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYcW34kwC7xsn3uYeq79P1w
    Spotify
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HbQJe2NOklqhq93AhCfKO?si=aAz26Rq-QQK4nI69CHQCmA
    39 min
  • Episode 186: Reflecting on the Art of Hip Hop: A conversation with DeezyOKC

    I spoke to DeezyOKC an MC out of Oklahoma City. Deezy has lived in various parts of the US including Chicago, New Orleans and Texas. He has worked through the OKC hip hop community, gained radio play and has released a number of music videos that act as "visual EPS." In our conversation we talk about the Oklahoma Hip Hop music scene, conceptualizing your own music videos and working with a team. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 


    Youtube Channel 

    https://www.youtube.com/user/m3rdmuziq

    34 min
  • Episode 185: Arrange Your Music In Sync: A Conversation with Eric Dubois

    I spoke to my friend Eric Dubois aka  EDP Beats who is based in Oahu ,Hawaii and originally from France.  Eric is a producer, a label owner, instrumentalist and live performer. In our conversation we talk about sync licensing, music advertisement and how to set goals as an artist. Listen in to find out more on Dreams Not Memes and check out Eric's label, production website and solo artist at the links below.  New label “Our Altered State” www.ouralteredstate.com Insta: @ouralteredstate Productions “EDP-Beats”: www.edp-beats.com Insta: @edp_beats Solo Artist “Just Eric”: Insta: @justericmusic

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 184: Dreams Not Memes: Into the Mind of Photography: A Conversation with Chris Barrett

    I spoke to Chris Barrett about his creative journey as a photographer. Chris is a friend of Taylor Adams ( Episode 172)  and is from the Birmingham, Alabama area and specializes in outdoor and music photography. Chris is working on writing a photobook series where he tells fictional stories about the backroads of Birmingham. He aspires to do this by taking photos of various landscapes and telling stories about those landscapes. In our discussion we discuss influencer photography, being sustainable and working as a photographer through COVID-19. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes and view the links below to learn more about Chris' journey. 

    Links 

    https://www.instagram.com/photobarrett/?hl=en

    https://www.chrisjbarrett.com/

    https://majorbarrett.darkroom.tech/

    34 min
  • Episode 183: Challenging the System in Rhyme: A Conversation with Lil Lavedy

    I spoke to Lil Lavedy a Nevada / New Mexico based musician.  Lil Lavedy emerges from the underground music community and sings a hybrid between punk and hip hop music.  Raised in Las Vegas now dwelling Albuquerque. She shares stories about anti disestablishment, anti capitalism and equality as an artist. In our conversation Lil Lavedy speaks about the Las Vegas music scene, gentrification and her experiences as an artist. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 


    Links 

    https://lillavedy.bandcamp.com/


    43 min
  • Episode 182: There is Rhythm to the Roots: A Conversation with Emily Anderson AK

    I spoke to Emily Anderson, a friend of Christine Moad ( Episode 20). Emily grew up in Fairbanks, Alaska and shares her story about growing up in a musical household and transitioning to becoming a professional musician. Anderson is working on a 30 songs in 30 days challenge and has had continued to challenge herself as a songwriter. She has played all over Alaska and shares her experiences with the villages and towns of playing in Alaska. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

    Links to Emily Anderson

    www.emilyandersonak.com

    www.patreon.com/emilyandersonak
    facebook.com/emilyandersonak
    instagram.com/emilyandersonak

    Local Businesses/ Communities Mentioned In Our Conversation 

    @chickenstockmusicfest

    @onceandfutureak

    @naessietunes

    53 min
  • Episode 181: What's The Code? What's The Tone? A Conversation with Dan Pechacek
    I spoke to a friend of Brian Hamilton ( Episode 35) , Dan Pechacek. Pechacek is a software engineer and pedal maker for Old Blood Noise Endeavors. Dan has worked in a variety of roles in the pedal industry from inventory, software engineering and also engages in an educational series for Old Blood Noise called, "Dan Explains it All" on Youtube. In our conversation we speak about how Dan got involved in the pedal industry and used computer code to create digital guitar pedals. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes. 
    Dan's Music 
    https://plainspeak.bandcamp.com/ 
    Old Blood Noise 
    https://www.oldbloodnoise.com/ 
    Dan Explains It All ( Latest Episode)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgTtnW1-HbU
    40 min
  • Episode 180: The Personal is Political: A Conversation with Skyler Sudduth
    I spoke to Skyler Karma Sudduth, a Louisville, KY based musician and social justice advocate. Skyler has a solo project and works on a project called Furiosa. Their project is focused on creating an inclusive community around their music those around them. Sudduth has been a part of a number of Louisville social initiatives for a wide variety of marginalized groups and discusses their perspectives on the importance of social advocacy and community. In our conversation we discuss Skyler's origin story and the importance of activism in music communities. Tune in and find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 
    Please Note there are some discussions around self harm/self care for those who may not want to hear conversations on these topics*
    To listen to Skyler's Music 
    skyler-karma.bandcamp.com/ 
    To Support Organizations in Skyler's Community 
    Center for Women and Families
    https://www.thecenteronline.org/ 
    Black Lives Matter Louisville
    https://blackliveslouisville.org/ 
    Louisville Archives/ The Bail Project
    https://bailproject.org/city/louisville/ 
    EMW Women's Surgical Center/ Abortion Clinic in Louisville,KY
    https://emwomens.com/
    41 min
  • Episode 179: Finding Comfort Within Your Craft : A Conversation with Bleaker

    I spoke to Birmingham,Alabama band Bleaker. Bleaker consists of Emily ( she/her) and Jake ( they/them) who have been working on recording an album during COVID-19 and have been adjusting to the removal of shows during the pandemic. In our conversation we discuss networking, creativity, working in the studio and the future of their band. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 


    Links 

    https://www.instagram.com/bleakerofficial/

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgBYU8vUC33eLvO_tJX_7w

    https://bleakerofficial.bandcamp.com/

    41 min
  • Episode 178: To Understand is to Connect: A Conversation with DAGS

    I spoke to my friend Dags from South Jersey. Dags is the founder of the "I am Human" Facebook group, a musician, podcaster, and author. In our discussion we discuss the experience of human connection, spirtiuality and geting self aware during COVID-19. Learn more about Dags and his story on Dreams Not Memes. 


    Bandcamp

    https://dagsiam.bandcamp.com/ 

    33 min

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