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More than just music. More than just talk. Issue Oriented is about rock, ideas, and compelling interviews. ISSUE ORIENTED is hosted by me, Ronen Kauffman. I've been writing at the intersection of musi... more
FAQs about Issue Oriented - iTunes Enhanced:How many episodes does Issue Oriented - iTunes Enhanced have?The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.
April 06, 2009IO episode 42 (enhanced) - Fake Problems, Good Old War, MansionsHost Ronen Kauffman talks to CHRIS FARREN and DEREK PERRY of FAKE PROBLEMS about pop music, the death of the old music industry, keeping art relevant and much more. Includes an acoustic performance of "HeartBPM" and "Mr. Rock and Roll Role" (unreleased). Then Ronen welcomes performances from GOOD OLD WAR and MANSIONS. Also, the second installment of Justin Brannan, A Person Familiar With The Matter - hosted by Justin Brannan (MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD, INDECISION)....more0minPlay
March 25, 2009IO episode 41 (enhanced) - Propagandhi, Mike HaleHost Ronen Kauffman talks to CHRIS HANNAH and TODD KOWALSKI of PROPAGANDHI about sarcasm as a tool for positive change, personal compromises and much more. Then Ronen talks to MIKE HALE (IN THE RED, GUNMOLL) about personal tribulation, chasing one's dreams and more. This episode also features the first installment of Justin Brannan, A Person Familiar With The Matter - hosted by Justin Brannan (MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD, INDECISION)....more0minPlay
January 28, 2009IO episode 40 (enhanced) - The Gaslight Anthem, Blackened, Domn Giovanni RecordsHost Ronen Kauffman talks to BENNY HOROWITZ of THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM about the perils of success, steady decision making, the band's meteoric rise and much more. Then Ronen talks to BLACKENED about growing up, playing angry music for the fun of it, and more. Then Ronen talks to JOE STEINHARDT of Don Giovanni Records about strategy, sounds, and how to stay afloat as a small player in a tumultuous music industry....more0minPlay
December 31, 2008IO episode 39 (enhanced) - H2O, Theresa Kereakes, Fest 7 RecapHost Ronen Kauffman talks to ADAM BLAKE and RUSTY PISTACHIO of H2O about the band's seven-year hiatus, smiling, Chinese Democracy adn more! Then Ronen talks to photograhper Theresa Kereakes about her show Unguarded Moments - Backstage and Beyond, which features candid photos of Belinda Carlisle, Billy Idol, The Sex Pistols and many others. We also take a listen back to some of the sounds of this year's THE FEST 7....more0minPlay
November 26, 2008IO episode 38 (enhanced) - Tom Gabel, Freddy Cricien, Let Me RunHost Ronen Kauffman talks to TOM GABEL of AGAINST ME! about his new solo effort, watching what you say and more. Tom performs two songs live in the IO studio. Then Ronen talks to MADBALL's FREDDY CRICIEN about artistic integrity, misconceptions and more. Also, New Jersey's LET ME RUN perform two songs live in the IO studio....more0minPlay
October 29, 2008IO episode 37 (enhanced) - F_cked Up and Poison the WellRonen talks to F_UCKED UP's Mike Haliechuk and Josh Zucker about misinformation, friendship and soooo much more. Then Ronen talks to POISON THE WELL guitarist Ryan Primack about the band's upcoming (J. Robbins-produced) full length, the economics of band survival and more....more0minPlay
September 24, 2008IO episode 36 (enhanced) - Thursday and Cristy RoadHost Ronen Kauffman talks to THURSDAY's STEVE PEDULLA and ANDREW EVERDING about new releases, the band's relationship with entertainment media and much more. Then Ronen talks to artist CRISTY ROAD about her new illustrated novel Bad Habits, political art and the importance of creative growth....more0minPlay
August 26, 2008IO episode 35 (enhanced) - Bouncing Souls, Tony Weinbender, Bridge and TunnelRonen talks to THE BOUNCING SOULS' PETE STEINKOPH and BRIAN KIENLEN about optimism, mp3s and vinyl for '09 and much more. Then Ronen talks to TONY WEINBENDER (No Idea Records, THE FEST) about this year's THE FEST 7 and much more; BRIDGE AND TUNNEL play acoustic versions of two songs from their new release, East/West....more0minPlay
FAQs about Issue Oriented - iTunes Enhanced:How many episodes does Issue Oriented - iTunes Enhanced have?The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.