Music Person

Lily Seabird from Burlington, Vermont. Lily and Dylan discuss turning it up a notch, daily life, self worth, the need for a piano, David Bowie’s eras, acting both your age and your shoe size, feedback loops of turmoil, her average song length being 6 minutes, psychedelic sorrow, the strangeness of idolizing songwriters, and “being crazy.”

+ Lily gives a letter of recommendation.

*Editor's note: Dylan accidentally previewed Lily's single "Demon in Me" in the intro; it's a single released separately, and is not on her new album, "Lightspheres On Their Way." Sorry for the confusion!

Artists we mentioned:

Ween, Eliza Niemi, Greg Freeman, Dari Bay, Robber Robber, Florry, David Bowie, Prince, Allegra Krieger, Thomas Dollbaum, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Hannah Frances. 

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John Ross of Wild Pink from New York City. John and Dylan discuss Ridgewood, Florida, Tom Petty, the pre-loaded meaning of his “cancer record” or his “fatherhood record,” Tunnel of Love, Mr. Jambo, the difference between a Film Guy and a Movie Guy, working with MJ Lenderman and members Wednesday, and collab posts. 

+ John answers a listener advice question.

Artists we mentioned:

Elijah Wolf, Thomas Dollbaum, Tom Petty, Bruces both Springsteen and Hornsby, Arthur Rusell, Stephen Merritt, the 6th, Jesu, Weezer, Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon.

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Julian McCamman of Victoryland, from New York City. Julian and Dylan discuss opening for LCD Soundsystem, Y2K-era NYC indie rock, industry shows, being from San Diego (derogatory), moving to Philly to make music, moving away from Philly to make music, ambition, shadow selves, sex, and performance.

+ Julian gets something off his chest.

Artists we mentioned:

Blood, Deerhunter, Beach House, LCD Soundsystem, Postal Service, Dntel, Between the Buried and Me, Being Dead, Florry, Kurt Vile, Brandi Carlile, Ryan Davis, YHWH Nailgun.

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Join host Dylan Tupper Rupert as she experiences her first Newport Folk Festival, during the weekend of July 24-26, 2026. 

Featuring musings, appearances, and performances by/about: 

Jenn Pelly, Eleanor Petry, Kareem Rahma, Hayley Williams, Remi Wolf, Wednesday, Madi Diaz, Morgan Nagler, Medium Build, This Is Lorelei, Victoria from the street, Ben from the crowd, the I Hate Mayonnaise Guy, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Tyler Ballgame, Styrofoam Winos, Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band, Dove Ellis, Kelly Taylor, Father John Misty, Kathleen Edwards, Case Oats, Spencer Tweedy, Ian O’Neill from Deer Tick, Mavis Staples, Nathaniel Rateliff, Kevin Morby, Waxahatchee, Amy Helm, Joan Baez, Brandi Carlile, John C. Reilly, and Dave Matthews.

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Wendy Eisenberg of New York City. Wendy and Dylan discuss craftsmanship, the loneliness of the suburbs, toxic dynamics in the jazz scene, subversion, Bambi, “respecting someone’s hustle,” the tension between relief and subversion, permission, and what if the Minions covered John Anderson. 

+ Wendy offers a letter of recommendation.

Artists & spaces we mentioned:

Greg Freeman, Zoh Amba, Cat Power, Lily Seabird, Jazz is Dead, Jiji’s Jazz Club, Femme Jam Session, John Hartford, Willie Nelson, Bobbie Gentry, Patsy Cline, John Anderson, Mekons, Simon Fisher Turner, Judee Sill, Joanna Newsom.

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Sean Monaghan of Stud Country, from Los Angeles, California. Sean and Dylan discuss the history of queer country dancing, coming out of the closet (as alternative), trainhopping, sprung dance floors, collective movement, the role of tradition within subcultures, making space welcome for elders, folx dancing, Irish dancing, and freegans.

+ Sean answers a listener advice question. 

Artists we mentioned:

Connie Frances, Connie Fucking Frances, Shannon and the Clams, Hit Bargain, Cold Beat, Grass Widow, Rough Francis, Death, Jerry Garcia, Vince Gill, Dixie Chicks, Shania Twain.

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Zoh Amba from New York City and Kingsport, Tennessee. Zoh and Dylan discuss reclaiming Tennessee pride, fireflies, reinvention, devotional music, seeking wisdom within artist interviews, and keeping what’s precious close to your chest.

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Swamp Dogg from the San Fernando Valley, CA. Swamp Dogg and Dylan discuss his status as cult legend of soul music, the country and Americana scene embracing his legacy, his friendship with John Prine, his cure for the male loneliness epidemic, his ceaselessly chirping smoke alarm, his late wife Yvonne’s steadying influence, and what it takes to sustain a music career over seven decades.

+ Swamp Dogg gives a letter of recommendation. 

++ Bloopers. 

Gene Pitney, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Margo Price, John Prine, Willie Nelson, Jenny Lewis, Gary “U.S.” Bonds, Moogstar, Guitar Shorty, Bon Iver. 

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To celebrate Music Person’s very first birthday—June 18—Dylan Tupper Rupert answers your questions for a change! About music, scenes, phones, life, lore, live…laugh..and love…

+ Dip gives a letter of recommendation.

Happy birthday, little podcast.

Thank YOU for listening to Music Person, the elite question-asking podcast about indie music.

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Subscribe to the Music Person Quarterly on Substack. It's a listening companion to the podcast that takes you even deeper into the music life. Featuring playlists, album reccs, guest posts from music friends, Dylan's blog, and behind-the-scenes insights.

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Hannah Frances from Vermont. Hannah and Dylan discuss musician towns versus band towns, longing for the shire, loose pants, her career paths of healer vs. astrologer vs. musician, a Saturn return analysis, Hejira as a musical compass, the connection between EMDR therapy and guitar, and family.

+ Hannah gets something off her chest.

Artists we mentioned:

Jenn Wasner aka Flock of Dimes, King Tuff, Lily Seabird, Greg Freeman, Jessica Pratt, Joanna Newsom, Allegra Krieger, Kevin Copeland, Daniel Rossen, Grizzly Bear, Steely Dan, Neil Young, and some we cannot name.

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Subscribe to the Music Person Quarterly on Substack. It's a listening companion to the podcast takes you even deeper into the music life, featuring: playlists, album reccs, guest posts from music friends, Dylan's blog, and behind-the-scenes insights.

Find more illuminating podcasts on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Talkhouse Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

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