The Tape Deck

And now here’s something mostly different but really the same when it comes down to it. It’s the Tape Deck Podcast EXTENDED PLAY! Or the TDP EP for short. These are series of podcast episodes centered around one topic. Here we’ll be recapping the infamous members of the 27 Club, as each episode delves into an exposé of a specific member.

Today’s episode is about the literally legendary Delta blues master, Robert Johnson. While his death in 1938 puts him over 30 years before the creation the club, his contribution to rock music (and music as a whole) is undeniable. But how did his legend get started? And how much do we truly know about the young, enigmatic virtuoso? Have a listen!

Listen to Robert Johnson’s music here!

“Oh no, I’ve pissed off Pharrell already!”

Howdy! Today’s guest is Jordan Lowe, the bright cheery bowl of soup that leads Seattle’s Swingset. We talk about synesthesia, or the intermingling of senses is uncommon ways, and how it appears in the music world. There’s also a lot of discussion about food, because it’s a cool connection! Food and music, like peanut butter and jelly! Chocolate and pretzels. Facebook and insane people, amirite? Okay.

Check out Swingset’s stuff here!

“Well we’re just gonna have to kill all of them.”

Cheerio! I’m so excited to share today’s podcast! It’s with producer extraordinaire Sam Bell, who’s been lucky enough to work with Taylor Swift, Robbie Williams, Minus the Bear and dozens of other acclaimed acts across the world. Listen to his tales about recording REM’s last songs and working with Jackknife Lee, and take a load off as we chat about grime’s rise in the UK, the plight of the gearhead and the fallacy of searching for perfection. And there’s a little of me geeking out, but I’m not that sorry! So there!

Check out Sam’s full discography here: https://www.dingerproductions.com

Music mentioned in the podcast:

Dizzie Rascal – Boy In Da Corner

Here’s the Electric Prom video

Fleetwood Mac – Tusk

Compulsion

“Essentially, what is it, we judge each other?”

Hieeeeeeee! Today we’ve got the lovely Big Palmer on as a guest, as we dive into each other’s recently played lists in the name of experimentation. Because what says experimental like taking a chance and praying to God you know at least a couple of the bands your friends listen to? We also dive into sad music stories, how ghosts can haunt records, and the origin of the Parental Advisory sticker. Scandalous!

Check out Bil’s work here!

Music mentioned in this podcast:

American Football – American Football (LP3)

Earth

Ghostface Killah

Apples With Moya – Get Behind the Horses

Lomelda – M For Empathy

Cat Power – Moon Pix

Red House Painters – Red House Painters I

Kanye West – The Life of Pablo

Steve Reich – Music for 18 Musicians

The Men – Open Your Heart

Deerhoof

The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships

Guthrie Govan

Blink-182/Korn/Limp Bizkit/Taproot/P.O.D.

Prince – “Darling Nikki”

Intro/outro music: “saffron” by sunking

Buy their album here: sunkingexperiment.bandcamp.com

WARNING: This episode contains frank discussions of depression and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

“‘Indignant’ is the word.”

Bonjour! Today’s episode features the return of Rigo Hernandez, and we dive into a retrospective of one of the most resilient rock artists in history, Marianne Faithfull. It’s a scenic trip to hell and back, so grab a bag of ice and some sunglasses cause it’s gonna get harrowing.

Check out Rigo’s stuff here!

Music mentioned in the podcast:

Billie Eilish

Lil’ Pump

Travis Scott – ASTROWORLD

Solange – When I Get Home

Lil’ Wayne – Tha Carter V (Rigo was right)

Marianne Faithfull – Negative Capability

The Rolling Stones – “Wild Horses“

The Rolling Stones – “Sister Morphine“

Marianne Faithfull – Broken English

Here’s a link to the well-known rock n’ roll documentary about the Rolling Stones’ infamous Altamont performance

Intro/outro: “saffron” by sunking

Buy their album here: sunkingexperiment.bandcamp.com

“One word, buddy: saturation.”

Yoo-hoo! Today we have mi frater, mi hermano, Mr. Michael Moura, and we talk about the history of rhythm games and how they exploded (and crashed) in the span of a few years. There’s also some childhood stuff brought up but that’s not important, skip over those parts.

Check out Michael’s Twitch channel here!

Music/artists mentioned in the podcast:

Bill Wurtz

Rabbitkeeper – Rabbitkeeper

The White Stripes – Elephant

Avenged Sevenfold

System of a Down – Toxicity

The Who

Aerosmith – “Last Child” (this is the actual song on the setlist)

DragonForce

Intro/outro: “saffron” by sunking

Buy their album here: sunkingexperiment.bandcamp.com

“The moral of the story is the music industry sucks.”

Yo! Today’s episode features Cody Pierce, a local musician and self-described Weezer fan. We dive into the nitty-gritty of what the hell is going on with this band that is somehow still relevant today. Probably because of people like us, I know, I get it.

Cody has some songs on Spotify! Right here.

Music mentioned in the podcast:

Mason Ramsey (I am obligated to put this here)

Better Oblivion Community Center

And here’s a whole lot of Weezer because we talk about almost all of their material

Intro/outro music: “saffron” by sunking

Buy their album here: sunkingexperiment.bandcamp.com

“Covering the local music scene from all angles.”

Aloha! Today’s episode features Dan Ray, CEO of Dan’s Tunes, an outlet devoted to covering Seattle’s sprawling underground music scene. Watch as we veer wildly off track and talk about college, Candy Crush, the band Queen, and the Jewish religion. What a ride! Secure your seatbelt tightly! Don’t throw up! We have photos for sale after it’s over or whatever.

Check out Dan’s lovely website here!

Music mentioned in the podcast:

The Black Tones

City and Colour

Bon Iver – 22, A Million

Ariana Grande – Sweetener

Bruce Springsteen – Wrecking Ball

Katy Perry

Intro/outro music: “saffron” by sunking

Buy their album here!

“You don’t realize how weird Phoenix is until you leave it.”

Bienvenue! Today, Dogbreth leader Tristan Jemsek speaks about his hometown of Phoenix and the bands he grew up with, and we do our part in taking Spotify to task. Listen closely for all those underground bands!

Check out Dogbreth’s music here!

Music mentioned in the podcast:

Teenage Fanclub

The Replacements – Tim

The Replacements – Let It Be

The Sidekicks – Happiness Hours

Trace Mountains

LVL UP

Yo La Tengo – There’s a Riot Goin’ On

Intro/outro music: “saffron” by sunking

Buy their album here! sunkingexperiment.bandcamp.com

““I woke up two hours later and we had a beat made.”

Hallo once again! Today we’ve got Rob Granfelt, one of the hardest working musicians in Seattle, talking about working within large bands, the creative process behind the recently-released sunking, and the importance of genuineness in music creation.

Check out his bands here:

High Pulp

sunking

Music mentioned in the podcast:

Earl Sweatshirt – Some Rap Songs

Jessica Pratt – Quiet Signs

Khruangbin

Bearaxe (local act)

JusMoni (local act)

Falon Sierra (local act)

Flying Lotus – You’re Dead!

Radiohead – “The National Anthem”

Kendrick Lamar – “For Free? – Interlude”

Intro/outro music: “saffron” by sunking

Buy their album in the link above!