Pi Jacobs is a beacon of light right now. Continually engaging with fans, she keeps her head up and continues to create and to breathe life into her newly released work. We were happy to sit down with her for our last SXSW 2020 Sofa Session.

P.S. Any wine or chocolate companies that want to collaborate with Pi Jacobs right now…

• 0:00    Intro             EZVisibility.com             imperfectfifth.com/merch
• 0:24    Pi Jacobs Introduction
• 0:58    Do you also celebrate “National Pi Day?”
• 1:34     Was there a defining moment when you realized music was you’re calling?
• 3:34    What’s been your favorite self quarantine activity?
• 4:57    While everyone else is pillaging paper products, what one item would you buy the store out of if given the chance?
• 5:20     Do you have any books or movies you’ve been going back to during this time?
• 7:08     Anything else you would like to add?

Travianna Records

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High school sweethearts The Bergamot have been building a digital repertoire of incredible content and art, and now is the perfect time for you to peruse the interactive space. While we enjoy their latest full length release and wait with bated breath for their upcoming documentary, melt into their inspiring words on our quick episode!

• 0:00    Intro             EZVisibility.com             imperfectfifth.com/merch
• 0:24    The Bergamot (Intro)
• 2:50    What’s going on with your documentary right now?
• 5:22    How you found it to be easier to write right now or has it been put on the back burner?
• 6:16     What’s your favorite thing about making music together?
• 10:28   Anything else you’d like to share with us?

Youtube.com/thebergamot

patreon.com/thebergamot

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Ryan Cassata has dived head first into all things art and creation, especially, it seems, since this whole "social distancing" thing started. But the energy around music for Ryan is all the more palpable when you realize that his new album The Witches Made Me Do It just dropped. AND IT'S PHENOMENAL. 

• 0:00    Intro             EZVisibility.com             imperfectfifth.com/merch
• 0:24    Ryan Cassata
• 1:35    Have you found that this time of social distancing has inspired you more or has it brought more distractions?     
• 2:40    What’s keeping your head above water right now?
• 3:57    What music is getting you through?
• 4:39    While everyone else is pillaging paper products, what one item would you buy the store out of if given the chance?
• 5:10     What’s your favorite type of Reese’s?
• 5:17     What can you tell our audience about your album that’s dropping? (Just dropped at time published.)

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Bandits on The Run. They’re so fun and just incredible speakers off the cuff that we decided to run this interview with no edits. (They will find this out when it is released. You’re welcome, my friends!) We talked bolo ties, cabin fever, and friendship!

• 0:00    Intro             EZVisibility.com             imperfectfifth.com/merch
• 0:24    Adrian Enscoe reads the name of the meeting out loud. “Bandits Interview - I love you” after having issues connecting to our interview, and some scheduling conflicts. (All good! It’s all good!)
•             (BTW this interview is with Bandits On The Run. Other members are Sydney Shepherd and Regina Strayhorn.)
• 1:40     Tell us about your recent Tiny Desk Session     
• 4:17      What are you doing online right now to keep the community open and engaged?
• 6:11       While everyone else is pillaging paper products, what one item would you buy the store out of if given the chance?
• 7:26      Out of context of SXSW, this might be a little different… What’s the most statement-making piece of clothing you’re wearing right now?
• 11:18     Anything else you’d like to share with us?

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Erik Sanden of Demitasse talks about Skype dates, happy accidents, and missing his writing partner during social distancing. (Hi, Joe Reyes! You’re amazing!)

• 0:00    Intro             EZVisibility.com             imperfectfifth.com/merch
• 0:24    Erik Sanden (Demitasse)
• 1:17     This isn’t your first rodeo together. How did you and Joe come up with the idea for this project?   
• 3:06    Have you found that this time has inspired you more, or has it been more distracting for you?
• 7:24     Are you and Joe doing OK being separated like this?    
• 7:56    While everyone else is pillaging paper products, what one item would you buy the store out of if given the chance?
• 9:04     Is there anything you’d like to share with the audience?

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Skylar Gudasz blends two of her passions - cinema and music - into her art. She took some time to speak with us about staying creative right now, and all of her amazing new work!

• 0:00    Intro             EZVisibility.com             imperfectfifth.com/merch
• 0:25    Skylar Gudasz
• 0:52    What are you most excited about with the release of your album?
• 1:45     What’s been your favorite self quarantine activity?
• 2:52     While everyone else is pillaging paper products, what one item would you buy the store out of if given the chance?
• 3:23     On March 12th, Billboard premiered your music video for “Play Nice,” how excited were you for that?
• 4:48.    Are you quarantined alone right now?
• 6:04     Is there anything else you’d like to share with us?

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We caught up with one half of talented duo Donna Blue as the band was getting through customs to head back home to The Netherlands. Heavily impacted by the cancellation of SXSW, they spent a few days in Austin after the announcement hit. They calmed our nerves, and we’re going to spend the rest of lockdown listening to their music.

• 0:00    Intro             EZVisibility.com             imperfectfifth.com/merch
• 0:26 - What are you up to today?
• 0:46 - How do you feel about how the music community is responding in the wake of the SXSW cancellation?
• 2:10 - What inspired you to jump into music?
• 3:12 - What’s been your favorite venue to play so far?
• 4:05 - Is there a specific venue you’ve dreamt of playing?
• 4:52 - What are you planning on doing once you get home?

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On Season 3, Episode 2 of The Imperfect Fifth Podcast | The Sofa Sessions, we chat with KP Hawthorn from The HawtThorns (partner duo with Johnny Hawthorn) about rearranging life right now and the incredible live performance opportunities online!

• 0:00    Intro             EZVisibility.com             imperfectfifth.com/merch
• 0:27 - How are you doing right now?
• 2:14 - How are you utilizing social media to keep your community engaged?
• 5:36 - What’s the most statement-making item of clothing or accessory you’re wearing right now?
• 6:40 - What’s some music or some authors you’re going back to to keep yourself in a good headspace?
• 10:12 - Is there anything else you’d like to share with the audience?

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Stephen Clair is doing everything he can to stay involved in the music community during quarantine. During our first interview of what would have been our SXSW series, he talks Al Franken, social distancing, and Beacon Music Factory!

• 0:00    Intro             EZVisibility.com             imperfectfifth.com/merch

• 0:25 - Was there a moment or a specific memory when you realized that music was your path?

• 1:23 - How did songwriting come to fruition?

• 2:20 - You released “Mad” last December. Was there any specific inspiration behind the sentiment?

• 3:50 - What are you doing to stay engaged with your community?

• 5:15 - Are you an extrovert or an introvert?

• 6:00 - While everyone else is pillaging paper products, what one item would you buy the store out of if given the chance?

• 6:25 - Anything else you’d like to share?

Today, we sit down with Ken Kurson from The Lilacs, a Chicago rock band formed in 1990. With their first album release in more than 25 years together, it’s safe to say we had a few questions. Our time together delves into musical influences, live performance, and - of course - unexplainable phenomena. 

0:00    Intro

0:11     EZVisibility.com

0:22    Dbl-take.com

0:33    imperfectfifth.com/merch

1:10 Ken Kurson + The Lilacs intro

2:29 Ken’s brother’s musical influence (The Who, Elton John)

4:43 Modern influence (Young The Giant)

5:40 “Monica”

11:50 “My Sister Jane”

17:55 Endure

19:03 “The Very Last Time”

21:50 Supernatural presence