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Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

Darrell Craig Harris

Darrell has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, from global rock and pop icons to jazz legends and influential figures in music-related film and TV. Music Matters dives deep into all things music, featuring exclusive conversations with artists, record labels, instrument manufacturers, industry insiders, and more. If it’s part of the music world, it’s part of the conversation!

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22:07

India Artist "Firerose" Has Turned Personal...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/11/19

About this episode's guest Indie Artist FIREROSE.The definitive version of her album's title track, "Shining Armor (Rise Again)" marks a powerful new chapter - one of independence, renewal, and self-rescue - and anchors the larger story she's finally ready to share publicly for the first time. That story continues next month with her new podcast, No One Asked Her, a series named for how the world once decided she didn't need to be heard. Firerose is a survivor who has lived through more than her

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29:12

Grammy Nominated Zydeco Legend Corey Ledet Has A New...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/11/14

Grammy Nominated Zydeco Master Corey LedetOn a tour through Russia, Ledet was treated like royalty, complete with his own security detail. Fans rushed to touch the band’s signature zydeco rubboard — the metal, shoulder-slung vest used to scratch out those infectious rhythms. Enthralled by its sound, they nicknamed it the “magic instrument.”Ledet has taken his music everywhere — Hawaii, Canada, Europe — and always hoped to capture the electricity of his live shows. But the right moment for a live

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25:29

Viral Indie Artist Elise Trouw Just Dropped A New...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/11/06

Viral Indie Artist Elise Trouw Just Dropped A New Single With A New Album To Follow In December! Elise Trouw - is a viral indie artist, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for her mesmerizing live-looping performances and genre-blending sound. Based in California, Elise writes, produces, and performs her own music - fusing pop, rock, and jazz with emotional honesty and technical mastery. Her debut album Unraveling and recent releases have earned millions of views and streams

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62:10

Indie Vibes from the Big Easy: Captain Buckles'...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/10/29

About the New Orleans-based group Captain Buckles, a band made up of top A-list musicians who have backed many household names! The majority of tracks on Hurry Up the debut album from "Captain Buckles" are funky, rockin' instrumentals written by guitarist Alexander Mallet: kickin', and organic. Captain Buckles takes risks, grooves and moves with powerful chemistry and a punk, irreverent attitude that prompts listeners to feel good to be human. "Bus Station Blues" and "Raindrops on Mardi Gras,” are

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28:15

The Salt Collective Elevates Their International...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/10/09

The International group "The Salt Collective" are releasing the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2023 album debut, Life. Their second full-length release "A Brief History of Blindness" is a widescreen exploration of hope, memory, and resilience that features contributions from Aimee Mann, Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Andy Partridge (XTC), and Matthew Caws (Nada Surf) among others (writing credits and list of featured performers below). A Brief History of Blindness is being released on 12" LP vinyl,

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53:40

Descenes and Discords: Howard Wuelfing on the...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/09/14

Descenes and Discords: An Anthology is the new book release from longtime music publicist, writer, and musician Howard Wuelfing offering a powerful time capsule of the birth and early evolution of punk music through the pages of two influential fanzines: Descenes and Discords. These publications, originally printed and distributed in Washington, D.C. during the late 1970s and early 1980s, captured the raw energy, irreverent spirit, and revolutionary ethos of the underground music scene — the first

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29:25

Big News from The Silver Snails: Fresh Singles + New...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/09/11

The Silver Snails are an independent pop rock music project based in Italy and Portland, OR.Our mission is to open human hearts through sound and light and our goal is to create the world's finest pop rock for a global audience. We debuted our project with 'The 7 Melodies' in 2012 and are now releasing our sophomore album, Speed of Light. The new album consists of 9 originals and 1 cover lovingly crafted over a 10 year period. Speed of Light was co-produced by Dylan Magierek of Badman

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50:09

Seattle's own Sweet Water band has a new release and...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/08/28

Born in the heart of Seattle's early '90s scene, Sweet Water forged their own path - mixing glam, punk, power pop into something raw, loud, soulful, and unforgettable. While the world was grunge-obsessed, they chased melody and groove, channeling rock's golden age with a high-voltage twist.Their early records were lightning in a bottle. Tracks like "Everything Will Be Alright" and "Superstar" earned a cult following, fueled by massive hooks and frontman Adam Czeisler's Bowie-meets-Lou Reed swagger

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23:28

UK based Indie Artist Josh Hight has a new project...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/08/28

Josh Hight's new release "In His Wake" from his project PINES was shaped by grief, disillusionment, and a search for something beyond the visible world. The songs here are intimate and expansive, fusing the weight of lived experience with a sense of mysticism and emotional pull. This is music made from memory, distance, and quiet intensity, possessing a rich sonic depth, blending shoegaze, slow-burn Americana, and dreamlike psychedelia. Special guests include Andy Bell (Ride, Oasis) on guitar,

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37:10

TESLA (band) co-founder and solo artist Frank Hannon...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/08/11

Frank Hannon Releases New All-GuitarInstrumental music with a single titled "Walk in the Rain" as the first preview of the full length album titled "Reflections" due for release this coming May 2025. Renowned for his soulful playing and electrifying guitar solos, Frank Hannon-legendary guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of Tesla-returns with a brand-new album showcasing his mastery of the instrument. This latest release is an all-guitar instrumental record, highlighting Hannon's deep passion for

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22:50

Singer-Songwriter Rebecca Pidgeon Returns to Her...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/08/06

Well known indie artist Rebecca Pidgeon conceived of her upcoming release "Unillusion" (August 29th release)as a more relaxed and intimate recording from the start to contrast with the intricate, polished, layered sound of her most recent albums. When she discussed her ideas with Perdomo, he had her look at episodes of MTV Unplugged series and Rebecca decided then and there, "It felt like the right approach —minimal, human, with moments that are as stripped down as just voice and acoustic

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33:06

Guitarist and songwriter Jamie James has a new solo...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/08/06

Jamie James is a songwriter and musician who has been making music his whole life, and this Spring, he released his debut solo album, Straight Up, recorded with some longtime bandmates. James has always been into the blues and blues rock, and he's known for his work with Dennis Quaid & The Sharks, longtime collaborations with the late Harry Dean Stanton, and as the frontman of the '80s rockabilly trio The Kingbees. Rejoined with friends Tom Walsh (drums), Ken Stange (organ), and Tom Mancillas

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13:30

19 year old NYC based artist Asha Maclean currently...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/07/28

Asha Maclean is a 19 year old singer, songwriter, and dancer who first gained recognition while posting videos of herself dancing and covering popular songs online. She was born and raised in New York City, where she developed a strong passion for hip-hop, rao, and pop music along with its culture. Her love of music also inspired her role as part of a city-wide competitive hip-hop dance team. Asha's unique vocal stylings, honest and emotional lyrical content, urban and pop production style, along

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25:27

The A.D.A.M. Music Project has a new single out, a...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/07/16

AMP (A.D.A.M. Music Project) was founded by Adam DeGraide with the idea that collaboration is the one of the best ways to make music, AMP was born. The BAND is unique because it features many different singers and musicians from all walks of life. The songs are inspired by video game characters from games both new and old.Check out their latest single "Punch Out" on all streaming platforms including Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/0DzlQTT6UGVzvTkoe4TEh4?si=ec6ea02eedeb4cfb Website

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21:22

Indie singer songwriter Robert Scheffler is a NYC...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/07/10

Blending seasoned musicianship, soulful vocals, introspective lyrics and inspired music, his latest release "Truce" represents an exciting milestone in the body of work from a songwriter who has paid his dues!About Robert Scheffler: Songwriter, singer and guitarist Robert Scheffler has been called a"songwriter's writer" and "unquestionably one of the best performers in the New York area" by local reviewers. Previous record releases include Needles (EP), Pretty Town and Life of Luxury (including

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21:31

doubleVee is a unique indie song driven duo who has...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/07/04

doubleVee was put into motion in 2012 when it became clear how Allan Vest and Barb [Hendrickson] Vest's musical backgrounds complemented each other and how well the two worked together in the studio. The pair married in October of 2015 and went on to release their debut album "The Moonlit Fables of Jack the Rider" in 2017 and EP "Songs for Birds and Bats in2019. In 2022, doubleVee released their latest album "Treat Her Strangely." New EP "Periscope at Midnight" releases July 25th, with three

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22:54

UK Metal Artist BROCARDE has created a unique blend...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/06/23

Brocarde is the creator of an enchanting world where dark, haunting aesthetics meet passion-fuelled lyrics and design. Her latest single "Identity Theft" was produced by Chris Collier (Korn, Mick Mars).Brocarde is a dynamic storyteller who marries both music and fashion in an orchestral explosion, designed to make the ears and eyes bleed. A one-woman horror story, if centuries aligned, Brocarde could almost be the secret lovechild of Edgar Allan Poe and Sylvia Plath. In what could only be described

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42:30

Legendary singer-songwriter Willie Nile joins us for...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/06/07

The New York Times called Buffalo, NY born Willie Nile "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." Uncut Magazine called him "A one-man Clash." His album Streets Of New York was hailed as "a platter for the ages" by Uncut. Rolling Stone listed The Innocent Ones as one of the "Top Ten Best Under-The-Radar Albums of 2011" and BBCRadio called it "THE rock "n' roll album of the year." His single from that album, "One Guitar," was the "Top Pick of the Week" in

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24:26

Brooklyn-based Charming Disaster is an eclectic duo...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/05/31

Brooklyn-based musical duo Charming Disaster was formed in 2012 by Ellia Bisker (of Sweet Soubrette and Funkrust Brass Band) and Jeff Morris (of Kotorino). Inspired by the gothic humor of Edward Gorey, Charles Addams, and Tim Burton, the murder ballads of the Americana tradition, and the dramatic flair of the cabaret, they write songs that tell stories about death, crime, myth, magic, science, and the occult.Charming Disaster's music has been featured on the podcast Welcome to Night Vale, they have

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27:53

Global J-Pop Powerhouse SHIHORI: From LA to the...

Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris ·

2025/05/24

SHIHORI is an international J-pop singer/ songwriter based in LA.She's best known for her collaborations with Yoko Kanno (Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in The Shell: Stand Alone Complex) and Kohei Tanaka (One Piece). She has written and composed over 130 songs for her home country's best known contemporary artists such as Nana Mizuki, Momoiro Clover Z, and for such famed shows as Fairy Tail, My Little Pony, Tomodachi Game, Macross Frontier, Ultraman, and The Irregular at Magic High School. Many of her

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