Form The Head Podcast

Caitlin drops by to talk about her experiences playing in many various bands such as Mnemonic Pulse, Void Realm and Hot Victory just to name a few. We talk about touring, people skills, live performances, Dune, John Carpenter, and much more!   Catch Mnemonic Pulse for the release party of the new cassette, Pasigraphic - happening at Modular 8 - Thursday, March 12, doors at 6, music at 7pm!    Intro: Mnemonic Pulse - Pasigraphic - Cathedral Prizms Outro: Mnemonic Pulse - Mnemonic Pulse - Thunderhead Horizon   https://mnemonicpulse.bandcamp.com/ https://voidrealm.bandcamp.com/releases https://hothotvictory.bandcamp.com/   Support Form The Head on Patreon! http://patreon.com/formthehead

Ted Laderas talks with us about collaboration, pushing through difficult times, variations on a theme and dealing with issues such as anxiety and depression. He creates intimate, moving and beautiful work as The OO-Ray, using cello with various effects, modular instruments and field recordings to craft his dreamy “chamber drone” sound.   Catch Ted Laderas at Beacon Sound this Saturday, February 29, 2020 performing alongside Marcus Fischer, Location Services and Derek Hunter Wilson. (8pm, 207 SE Grand Ave)   Intro: The OO-Ray - Tiny Fugues - Liminal Outro: The OO-Ray - Fugue for Piano, Grains, and OP-1 [disquiet0221-morningmusic]   https://www.15people.net/   Multnomah County Crisis Line: 503-988-4888   Support Form The Head on Patreon! http://patreon.com/formthehead

Equally fluent in ambient and noise music, Daryl Groetsch talks with us about the processes involved when creating his spacious works. Decades of learning, growth and experimentation have created a large sonic palette for Daryl’s work as Pulse Emitter. Listen to his latest LP, Swirlings out now on Hausu Mountain.   Intro music: Pulse Emitter - Swirlings - Empty Hold Outro music: Pulse Emitter - Decaying Ships - Decaying Ships 3   http://pulseemitter.com   Support the Form The Head Podcast on Patreon! http://patreon.com/formthehead

Natasha Kmeto has an incredible voice and commanding stage presence that displays both strength and humility, as well as confidence and resilience. Courageous, open and honest talk with Natasha about life changes, personal and artistic growth, music distribution, performance and safe spaces.    Catch Natasha Kmeto for Rontoms Sunday Sessions on 2/16 with Pleasure Curses    Intro music : Natasha Kmeto - VERSE-VERSUS - Spoken Silence Outro music : Natasha Kmeto - Live on KEXP - Inevitable   https://futurearchiverecordings.com/ https://natashakmeto.bandcamp.com/   Support the Form The Head Podcast on Patreon! http://patreon.com/formthehead

Crystal Quartez is creating amazing work where music meets performance art and technology. Crystal’s newest work, Causal Loop, drops on Beacon Sound January 30 2020. Check out this inspirational talk about healing, ritual, support and the difference a year makes. Causal Loop will be available at the release show, Thursday at Holocene.   Intro/outro music: Crystal Quartez - Causal Loop - Helix   https://www.crystalcortez.com/ http://www.wearebeaconsound.com/shop/causalloop https://crystalquartez.bandcamp.com/   Support the Form The Head Podcast! http://patreon.com/formthehead  

A very open, honest and inspirational talk with Andrew Neerman about the roots of Beacon Sound, the future and the present. We talk about environmental impact, resilience, youth, starting from scratch and the Middle East. Beacon Sound has been stocking fantastic music since its humble beginnings and Andrew has managed to find ways to support artists and fans through releases and co-releases by acts such as Amulets, Dolphin Midwives, Daniel Menche, Hugo Paris, Colleen and Terry Riley. If that wasn't enough, he is also beginning to book shows for their new location at 207 SE Grand. Hope you enjoy our talk!   Intro: Crystal Quartez - Causal Loop - Helix Outro: Dolphin Midwives - Liminal Garden - Satya Yuga   http://www.wearebeaconsound.com/ https://beaconsound.bandcamp.com/   Support the Form The Head Podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/formthehead

Steve visits to talk with us about loss, overcoming health issues, resilience and perseverance. So much has happened since we last spoke that we thought it was time to get Ignatius back in to talk about staying healthy and committed to the music through all of it.  Two brand new releases from Ignatius on Buried In Time - Orange Corner & Tethered EPs are available now.   Intro - Ignatius - Tethered EP - Offs Outro - Ignatius - Orange Corner EP - NumNL   https://ignatiusmusic.bandcamp.com/ https://buriedintime.bandcamp.com/   Please help support the FTH Podcast https://www.patreon.com/formthehead

Born and raised with a deep love of music, Sappho is an ardent vinyl collector with a raging passion for disco and house. Megan drops in to talk Bellingham Washington, politics, library love, some technical stuff and working as a DJ with regular gigs in places other than Portland. Megan has put in the work, focused on craft and become one of the busiest DJs in Portland. New adventures in music selection as well as production are on the horizon for this rising star.   Intro: Sappho with Zip Zap Studios (Damon Boucher) - Unreleased - 130 ISP 3.3  Outro: Peter Marks with Sappho - Unreleased - Montezuma   https://soundcloud.com/sappho-presents-chingo https://www.instagram.com/djsappho/   Please support the FTH Podcast by becoming a Patron! http://patreon.com/formthehead

Currently working with Coaxial in Los Angeles, Felisha Ledesma stops by to talk with us about all things mushrooms, ASMR, S1 and residencies. A truly inspirational person, their energy seems magnetic and infectious. Growing up in poverty, Felisha has made important things happen in the world through tireless organizing, supporting and discovering ways of working with community and creative ideas.    Intro: Felisha Ledesma - Sounds From The Periphery - Carrot Cake Outro: Felisha Ledesma - Selfish Interlude https://soundcloud.com/felishaledesma https://coaxialarts.org/     Support Form The Head on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/formthehead Thank you!

From just outside of Dallas, Texas to the New England Conservatory of Music, all the way back to Portland, Oregon, Mary Sutton visits to talk about the importance of self care, synthesizers, teaching and connecting with others. Mary has contributed to The Women’s Beat League and even garnered praise from names like Brian Eno. 2018’s Deep End on Kranky was a giant start, with reviews from the likes of Philip Sherburne for Pitchfork. Fans are excited about this timeless, emotional, beautiful sound and her superior playing skills.    Intro: Saloli - Deep End - Umbrellas Outro: Saloli - Deep End - Lullaby   https://saloli.bandcamp.com/