Jackie brings music producer and metal guitarist Josh Miller onto the podcast to talk about Coheed and Cambria's fan-favorite 2022 record "Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind". These two goons get into the weeds about the music theory and meaning of this all-around stellar album from a band with a 20-year groundbreaking discography. Check Josh and his music out @joshmguitar on Instagram!

Jackie is joined by singer-songwriter and Colorado native Macie Grace to discuss the creative process behind her country-folk EP, "Self Care". Macie's record addresses growing up, moving away from home, and learning tough lessons in love with an "around the campfire" feel. Listen to "Self Care" on all major streaming platforms, and follow Macie on Instagram @macie.grxce !

Sam and Jackie are back at it, discussing the second half of Taylor Swift's indie-folk album, Evermore! Go listen to part one of this episode to get the whole picture (Evermore Part 1, Episode 7) - we hope you enjoy!

Episode 7 of Noise Gate features Jackie Connor and fellow Popular Music student Sam Kessler. The two take to the task of analyzing a folk record from one of the most influential and prominent artists of all time: Taylor Swift. This beautiful record demonstrates Taylor's unmatched songwriting and incredible versatility as an artist through moving folk music with multiple coexisting narratives. Check out Sam on Instagram @sam_kessler_ (and go follow @noise_gate_ while you're at it)!

Jackie and Alex are back on Episode 6 of Noise Gate talking through the second half of Cage The Elephant's "Melophobia". The intro and outro music for this episode was written, recorded, and produced by the immensely talented Adam Toerpe - go check him out @adamtoerpe on Instagram! 

On Episode 5 of Noise Gate, Jackie Connor and Alex Meixner discuss the first half of Cage The Elephant's 2013 album, "Melophobia". This record features a handful of alternative rock staples and a couple hidden gems from a band who has heavily influenced the American music scene over the last decade. The  intro and outro music for this episode was written, recorded, and produced by the immensely talented Adam Toerpe - go check him out @adamtoerpe on Instagram! 

On Episode 4 of Noise Gate, Jackie is joined by Jared Wolfe, Noah Garcia, and Ken Sevier of My Upside Down, a local rock band. They discuss the creative process and personal connections behind their debut EP, "Love and Taxidermy" (out on all platforms now!). Follow them on Instagram @myupsidedown5, and go listen to the record!

Episode 3 of Noise Gate features multi-instrumentalist Erika Middleton-Sharpe, who joins host Jackie Connor to discuss her debut EP, "Tools"! They discuss the experimentalism and creative process behind the record as well as Erika's musicianship and inspiration for the EP. Listen to "Tools" on all platforms or purchase it on BandCamp, and follow Erika on Instagram @erika_middleton_sharpe. 

Hosts Jackie Connor and Samuel Posner continue their discussion of Bon Iver's record, "22, A Million"  on Episode 2 of Noise Gate. Check out the previous episode to hear some hot takes on the first half of the album!

Welcome to the first episode of Noise Gate! Host Jackie Connor is joined by philosophy major and classical pianist Samuel Posner to discuss the front half of Bon Iver's album, 22, A Million. This masterfully produced album addresses loneliness and isolation in nature and urban life at the intersection of indie and folk, old and new, digital and human. Join us next Friday for the back half of the album!