WTTS In Conversation

Sierra Hull is nominated for four Grammys this year. In 2025 she released her sixth studio album A Tip Toe High Wire to the acclaim of her peers. In this chat, she talks with Matt Pelsor about the album, other recognition she’s gotten for her mandolin playing, and her forthcoming tour with the Milk Carton Kids, which will bring her to Brown County Music Center on February 17th.

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Taylor Meier of Caamp shares a chat with Matt Pelsor about recording the song “Officer of Love,” as well as the guitar he got as part of the band’s deal with Mom + Pop Music. He also shares about the band’s commitment to sustainability, and his artistic endeavors outside of music.

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In this episode, Matt Pelsor shares another conversation with two guys who have been involved with the band War since their beginnings in the late 60s. Founding member Lonnie Jordan and producer/manager Jerry Goldstein discuss their Christmas song “(Yes, it’s) Christmas,” and recall time spent recording and editing at the legendary Sound City Studios.

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This time around, we go back to a talk Dave Lindquist had with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell in 2021. They spoke about the band’s Indiana connections and lyrical references, plus some talk about his band The Dirty Knobs, as well as his stint with Fleetwood Mac.

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Matt Pelsor spoke with Zombies founder Rod Argent in October 2023 about the rock & roll megastar who had their 1964 hit She’s Not There in his personal jukebox, as well as his feelings about the term “psych rock,” and how the band is doing in its modern form.

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Matt Pelsor talked with the banjo virtuoso ahead of a holiday show on November 28th at Brown County Music Center based on the Béla Fleck and The Flecktones 2008 album Jingle All The Way. He talks about welcoming back old members, the use of Tuvan throat singers on the album and the tour, and shares a remembrance of dear friend and collaborator Chick Corea who passed in 2021. 

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Recently featured at the Austin City Limits music festival, Bebe Stockwell is a rising voice in soulful Americana/Folk music. She talked with Matt Pelsor this past summer about her EP Driving Backwards.

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In this previously unreleased talk recorded in July 2024, Lisa Loeb talks with Matt Pelsor about the 30th anniversary of her song “Stay,” as well as her collaboration with the band The Hollow Trees in her two-decade foray into the world of family-friendly music.

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In this previously unreleased talk recorded in 2022, Matt Pelsor talks with the drummer about studio recording, gear, and the memorable session of a Spoon classic.

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Matt Pelsor chats with singer Holly Laessig who, along with Jess Wolfe, fronts the band Lucius who are known for their vibrant theatrical performances in addition to their impressive musicianship. Holly spoke about the new self-titled album which was produced by drummer Dan Molad; and about working with Adam Granduciel of The War On Drugs on both his song “I Don’t Live Here Anymore,” and on the Lucius song “Old Tape.”

Lucius will play The Vogue on October 17th.

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