Note for Note

2005 · Epitath

In this week's episode Michelle sits down with friend, Nick Bonneson, talk about Motion City Soundtrack's Commit This to Memory. The discuss the evolution of genre and how the EDM genre has been consumed and almost co-opted by pop music. They also discuss the utility of music as mood setter, how it can be used as a tool to just relax and unwind. It's a good conversation on the evelution of genre and music's role in our lives.  

In this special episode of Note for Note, Michelle is joined by fellow Pretty Punk and cohost of The Macabre Sort, Tony Garcia, to discuss their favorite albums of 2017. Listen as Tony stumbles out of his comfort zone from discussing cinema to the more abstract medium of music, he tries his best, I assure you. But really listen for Note for Note's Michelle's insightful commentary on the albums, jumping from their composition and production to their lyricism and themes. It's a cathartic episode as our dedicated hostess has an opportunity to discuss albums she's passionate about!

2014 · Tiny Engines

This week Michelle is joined by the charming J Williams and he brings with him the rather somber album Home, Like Noplace Is There by The Hotelier. In this episode J discusses how the album serves as something of exposure therapy that allow them to reflect on emotions and grow from them. They also have a discussion on genre and how the diversity of music is important in providing audiences a feeling of solidarity.

Captured Tracks · 2015

Michelle interviews her girlfriend Dani Kelzer on the liberating ideology of Mac DeMarco as presented through his album,  Another One. In this episode Dani and Michelle discuss their internal process of self discovery and self actualization and the obstacles present within that journey. To Dani, Mac DeMarco is a laid back stoner who's altruistic and caring at heart, which she finds to be a freeing mindset. The thesis being that wanting other to be happy will bring you more happiness than simply wanting yourself to be happy. 

O/R Records · 2016

Michelle interviews her sister, Marissa, in this week's episode. Marissa picks a relatively new album, I Can Build a Fire, from London based indie-pop group, Autoheart. For Marissa the album acts as a conduit to memories of studying abroad in London, becoming symbolic of a point in her life of significant growth and self discovery as well as one her happiest memories. Listen in to the culture shock of being exposed to goofy Minnesotan mannerisms after spending months in the delicate and quaint streets of London.  

Def America · 1988

In this episode, Michelle's guest Taylor Haukos tells your children not to walk his way as he explains the profound impact Danzig's self titled album had on his up bringing. Taylor discusses his lack of a prominent male role-model and how Glenn Danzig operated as a surrogate father to him through his music. This process of learning "masculinity" also played into how Taylor differed right from wrong and how to address injustice or amorality. It's a great conversation on the impact of music/metal on the masculine identity and is worth a listen. 

DGC Records · 1994

In this episode Michelle and her friend, Angela Morris, discuss Hole's Live Through This and more broadly Courtney Love's legacy as a whole. The pair parse through the complex nature of Courtney Love as a public figure. Two narratives spring to mind that almost contradict each other. The public perception of Courtney being a narcissistic, possibly a psychotic individual, clashing with the talented musician who's music can be a source of empowerment for women as it addresses the oppressive nature of the patriarchy. This and more in the full episode. 

MCA Records · 1975

In the new episode of Note for Note Michelle shoots the shit with her father, Robert Leitschuh, and talks about Elton John's album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. In this episode Michelle explores how music permeates throughout our history, highlighting events of not only societal growth but personal as well. They also discuss the growth of music as a whole, where it's headed and how it compares to it's predecessors. Listen in and share with your friends. 

Asthmatic Kitty Records • 2016

In the premier episode of Note for Note our host Michelle sits down with fellow Pretty Punk creator and host of Macabre Sort, Antonio Garcia. In this episode they discuss Sufjan Stevens' album Carrie & Lowell and its part in helping Michelle's guest deal with grief and processing emotion.