Eighth Note Sessions

*Explicit Language Disclaimer*

This week, we’re joined in conversation by Isabel and Max for the seance of Tina Panic Noise. This is ENS’ first post-mortum interview and it’s a good one! We discuss the stories behind the music and a slice of experience in Buffalo’s queer community, as well as representation of trans-folk in media, and the broader social consciousness. 

Being trans can mean existing is itself a transgressive act. In a time of social upheaval, the take-away is to treat everyone with a laser focus on fundamental human dignity. The world can be an aggressive place, but (whether in rage or introspection) you don’t have to stand alone in meeting it face to face.

Though TPN has reached its conclusion, you can still listen to their recordings on major streaming services and bandcamp (links below.) Keep an eye out for the next iteration of the music - it promises to be something different.

Additionally, check out burningbrujajewerly.bigcartel.com - it’s pretty cool!

https://www.facebook.com/TinaPanicNoise

https://tinapanicnoise.bandcamp.com/.../white-is-the...

Isabel and Max would like to dedicate this interview to "two bands that really helped us out from the beginning: The Lopez from Pittsburgh and Lung from Cincinnati"

This week we're out at Hoyt Lake, joined by artist Jay Aquarious. We're talking community, the creation of LGBTQA+ performance spaces, and the wide-reaching pallet of projects that Jay is immersed in. This is a light-hearted one - you're invited to let your hair down and laugh along.

If you're interested in supporting Jay and other queer artists, check out this helpful list below:

Jay Aquarious

LBXX

Paris Glenn Music

Loncé thee Starr

CharlieBae-art

C4W2

Disprettymofo

Divine the Rapper

Nubia the Artist (Meeka Wallace)

The Glam Vamps

Jay would like to dedicate this video to his 18 year old self - "You've come so far with more ways to go. I love you!"

This week, we’re joined by another one our favorite recurring guests, Dr. Joseph Thomas. It can be challenging to know exactly what to do in terms of maintaining good personal and public health during the time of COVID-19. In this episode, we approach and deconstruct some consistent narratives regarding the virus, speak on both misinformation and disinformation, and offer the case for getting vaccinated, as well as when you need to mask up. This is a technically rich talk, but well worth the insight.

You can check out Mayday Buffalo (@maydaybandbuffalo on instagram)

Today we are joined at our HQ by singer-songwriter Ian McCuen. In this episode, we parse apart Ian's craft, examining the threads that unify his bedroom-folk trilogy, "Songs of Fleeting Permanence Vol I-III." Additionally, we discuss the obstacles and considerations made in writing from a place of quiet sorrow, including artistic motivation, and offer advice for other young men who encounter periods of invisibility.

https://www.instagram.com/ianmccuen/

http://ianmccuen.com/

Ian would like to dedicate this interview to the idea of "solidarity with all those in the international struggle against white supremacy, imperialism, our planet, and our people."

In today's episode, we're joined by engineer-musician-producer Ryan Howze! We discuss the intersection of music and social politics and creating with a universalist mentality, as well as hopes for changes in inclusivity and diversity within our scene.

Ethos Logos Pathos Music

 

Website ► http://ELPMousiki.com

Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ELPMousiki

Instagram ► https://instagram.com/ELPMusic

Facebook ► http://www.facebook.com/ELPMousiki

Ryan would like to dedicate this interview to Angel and Thalia.

This week, we are joined by the band Roy G Biv; this trio shares their musical animus playing in a form cheekily described as "avant-garde funk post-jam.” As the name suggests, this group is about providing sonic color, giving people an emotional ladder up, and experimenting with different forms to create their own unique sound.

This is the first full group we've done for a segment and based on this one, surely not our last. Thanks to the band for making time to join us!

This interview is dedicated to raising awareness about cystic fibrosis. You can donate at the gofundme link below!

https://linktr.ee/roygbivtheband

https://gofund.me/48df22aa

We also touch on the particular challenges of finding oneself when questioning your own identity— Alexis' advice? Find your own people. Sometimes water is thicker than blood and there's always a community waiting for you.

*A fair disclaimer: the content of this interview has trigger warnings for conversations about sex.*

This is Alexis' debut interview, and there's a preview of an unreleased song in the end credits so be sure to stick around!

Alexis would like to dedicate this interview to anyone trying to find their own way.

Today, music therapist Caroline West joins us in discussion about the history, practices and lessons of one of clinical psychology's most interesting applications.

Anyone who may have wondered why people love music may find it interesting to learn about the scientific applications of music as an indirect way of attaining non-musical goals such as emotional processing and sharpening communication skills, as well as finding joy in the creative process.

COVID has, like with many fields, changed the nature of music therapy - but the work continues in earnest.

If you're interested in helping out, it can be as simple as donating an instrument— find any local music therapists in your area at:

https://www.musictherapy.org/about/find/

Caroline would like to dedicate this interview to increasing advocacy and awareness about the wonderful field of music therapy.

Today, marketing whiz and superparent

Liz Colosimo

joins us in conversation about the rigors and triumphs of parenting a musician. Her son,

Michael DeLano, is one of MiA's most involved artists and surely a rising star within the WNY music scene. In this episode, we talk marketing tips and mental health, as well as the tricky navigation of both. Beyond the morass of mental health awareness and the sometimes empowering, sometimes overwhelming intersection of business, it's depression season and we here at MiA hope you're all hanging tight— you'll always have friends here.

Liz would like to dedicate this interview to

The Trevor Project

https://www.facebook.com/MichaelDeLanoGuitar

https://www.twitch.tv/michaeldelanomusic

Hey folks - this week we're joined by previous guest songwriter and multi-instrumentalist

Philip Stephen

!

We get a status update on how Phil's been keeping busy during the pandemic, and rest assured - the music hasn't stopped.

Additionally, we spend a large chunk of the interview talking about binding the threads of our community together. Join us in a brainstorming session on some of the fracture points in our music scene, as well as suggestions on how we can move past division and recognize our common condition as artists and supporters of local music.

If you're interested in becoming part of the conversation, check out our

WNY Music Industry Alliance

or leave a comment with your thoughts on the video! We'd love to hear from you.

Check out more from Phil at www.philipsivecz.bandcamp.com or

facebook.com/philipstephenmusic