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Spare Notes

Spare Notes is a music-based podcast featuring conversations with indie musicians that explore the ins and outs of the internal, artistic process. Hosted by music journalist Jonah Evans, each week sees new artists join the conversation to discuss topics ranging from artistic influences to the role mental health plays in art and music.

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26:54

Three Questions with Kylie Gaspard of Cashier

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2026/03/23

For this segment I prepare three questions only, and then let the wind take us. In this episode, I interviewed Kylie Gaspard who sings and plays guitar in the Lafayette, Louisiana band, Cashier. Their new EP, The Weight just came out. Kylie Gaspard talks about her Cajun roots and community, we delve into some influences and inspirations, and talk a little bit about the construction and intention behind the songs of The Weight EP.Cashier, The Weight:

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59:45

SN: Mental Health in Music with Ale Campos ( Iggy...

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2026/03/16

Welcome to the second episode of Spare Notes: Mental Health in Music. This is a new segment of the podcast where Jonah Evans is joined by co-host Thrin Vianale (Winded). They talk to artists about mental health, well, in music. This can include mental health while touring, mental health in general, and or mental health related to music in any way. Episodes of this segment will generally air on the last Saturday of the month, featuring Thrin and Jonah in conversation with a new musician or musicians

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22:30

Three Questions with Trembler

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2026/03/12

Three Questions with TremblerAt least one question is about the artist's current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall. I had a nice chat with Luke Gonzales of the band, Trembler. They have a new EP out called Total Sorry. It kind of dawned on me how much I listened to Trembler's previous work after jumping back in for this interview. I think it was on some playlist where songs from the Trembler//Palefade split from 2023, an awesome EP with another

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15:56

Three Questions with Ringing

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2026/03/02

Three Questions: While Ringing has been making music for a minute, their debut album, another cycle in the cosmic wash, is coming out March 20 on Julia's War & Signal//Noise. Colton Waker and I get into the recording of the album, how the band conceptualized some of their recording through live show references, and some Cloakroom. They have two singles out right now, “Want2want2” and “incandecent.” Go check them out.Ringing: ringingnyc.bandcamp.com/musicRinging Insta:

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10:57

Three Questions with Flippeur

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2026/02/24

This segment is called Three Questions. At least one question is about the artist's current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall.In this episode, I interviewed Yacine and Léo from the Parisian band Flippeur. Their latest record, Elastique, came out on Howlin' Banana Records a few months ago.Bandcamp: flippeur.bandcamp.com/album/elastiqueInstagram: www.instagram.com/flippeur_/Howin' Banana Records: howlinbananarecords.comIntro Music: is "XXO" from the

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7:52

Three Questions with Delaney Bailey

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2026/02/09

This segment is called Three Questions. At least one question is about the artist's current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall.In this episode, Jonah interviewed Delaney Bailey. Her latest album, Concave, just came out, and it’s a banger! Some things they talk about include Romanticism, soundscape, and production.Delaney Bailey: https://www.delaneybaileymusic.com/Intro Music: is "XXO" from the album Teeth by Magana:

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16:08

Thre Questions Special Friend

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2026/02/05

In this episode, Jonah interviewed Guillaume and Erica of the band Special Friend. They’re single “Breakfast,” and the music video for the song came out last month, and their new album comes out on March 20th! One of them lives in Paris and the other, outside. There's a conversation about the evolution of the duo, how access can affect production of music, and some meanings behind the band's artwork and lyrics. "Breakfast" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV0UutWIPAwSpecial Friend

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48:46

SN: Mental Health in Music: Sam (Two Inch...

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2026/01/31

Welcome to Spare Notes: Mental Health in Music. This is a new segment of the podcast where Jonah Evans is joined by co-host Thrin Vianale (Winded). They talk to artists about mental health, well, in music. This can include mental health while touring, mental health in general, and or mental health related to music in any way. Episodes will air on the last Saturday of each month, featuring Thrin and Jonah in conversation with a new musician or musicians each time.In this episode, Thrin and Jonah

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67:05

Buildings on Reuniting, Influences, Lyrics of the...

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2026/01/26

I interviewed Brian from the noise rock band Buildings. Buildings originally broke up in 2020 in the midst of the beginning of the pandemic lockdown. We met last year through a mutual friend, and I was fortunate to get to see Buildings play in Portland, Oregon, at that time. It was in November. I recorded two sessions with Brian because the first session focused more on influences and how the band got back together. In the second session, we get into the discography of Buildings, how they operated

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11:21

Three Questions with Local Weatherman

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2026/01/23

In this episode, I spoke with Fritz Ortman of Local Weatherman, a Brooklyn-based band. Their new EP, Right One, was released on January 16th by Karol Records. Some things that Frizt and I talk about in the interview include the magic of DIY shows and the production of the Right One EP.Local Weatherman: https://linktr.ee/LocalWeathermanKarol Records: https://karolrecords.bandcamp.com/Original photo by: Caroline Safran @ https://www.carolinesafran.com/

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22:11

Ideofon Talks Tromsø, The Arctic Circle, and Creating...

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2026/01/19

In this episode, I talked to Ideofon. They have a new single called “LAVA" that just came out, and a new EP called The Alps available on Bandcamp. They are originally based out of Tromso, Norway. Fun fact: Tromsø is in the Arctic Circle. We talk about where they formed, Social media shenanigans, and how they make music together. See you on the other sideBandcamp: https://ideofon.bandcamp.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ideofonEpisode Track Listing: 1. "Bright White Light" 2. "Misadventures in

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30: Three Questions with Samuel Aaron & Glass Beagle

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2025/12/04

This is a segment called Three Questions, where I ask an artist three questions. One question is for sure, specifically aimed at their current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall. In this episode, I interviewed Samuel Aaron and Glass Beagle. They’re two separate acts formed for a two-song EP called Home Again / Storm Chaser. They’re out of Chicago, Illinois. We get into the topics of Home, Cross-Colaboration, Lyrics, and Imagery.Home Again / Storm

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29: Leilani Patao Talks New EP, Self-Love, and the...

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2025/11/21

In this episode, I talked to Leiani Patao. They have a new EP that just came out called 'Daisy.' They're originally from LA but live in NYC. We cover topics like the State of music Streaming, the practices of self-awareness and self-love, and songwriting.Bandcamp: https://leilanipatao.bandcamp.com/album/daisy-2linktree: https://linktr.ee/leilanijpataoReleased by Audio Antihero: https://audioantihero.com/Photo by Shannon McMahon: https://mylittleunderground.neocities.org/Episode Track Listing: 1

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28: Three Questions with MONT LOSER

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2025/11/18

This segment is called Three Questions. One question is specifically focused on their current project, and the other two generally revolve around ideas related to their art as a whole. In this episode, I interviewed Suzy from MONT LOSER. The band is from Paris and they recently released their first single, "Never Guess." We talk about the Paris DIY music scene too! Check it out!Ce segment s'appelle Trois Questions. Une question est spécifiquement axée sur leur projet actuel, et les deux autres

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27: Three Questions with Elie Zoé

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2025/11/12

This is a segment called Three Questions, where I ask an artist 3 in-depth questions. One question is for sure, specifically aimed at their current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall. In this episode, I interviewed Elie Zoé. They’re a Swiss artist originally from Lausanne who recently released their 4th studio album, “Shifting Forms.” We cover topics like snail touring, the importance of community, and what might happen when we name anything. The

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26: Ivy Boy Talks Debut Album, Life Changes, and a...

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2025/11/07

In this episode, I talked to Perry Eaton, AKA Ivy Boy. The self-titled debut record of Ivy Boy came out on October 24th. He’s from Boston, Massachusetts, and a fun fact: he’s one of the co-founders of Allston Pudding. he was kind enough to share some demos of a couple of songs for the episode, so you’ll hear some before and after snippets of those two songs, as well as part of another song or two. We cover topics like recording, life changes, and nostalgia.

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50:01

25: K and B of Bussy Kween Power Trip talk Cracker...

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2025/11/03

In this episode, I had a nice chat with B and K from the band Bussy Kween Power Trip, from Chicago, Illinois. Their debut album, Coming With the Strap, came out earlier this year. I actually saw them in Philly a few months ago at Break Free Fest, and they absolutely melted my face off. B’s singing is absolutely scorching, and K’s bass playing, I swear, some of the best in the land. We cover topics related to absurdity, performance, and Cracker Barrel. Bussy Kween Power Trip:

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24: Three Questions with Josaleigh Pollett

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2025/10/28

This is a segment called Three Questions, where I ask an artist 3 in-depth questions. One question is for sure, specifically aimed at their current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall. In this episode, I interviewed Josaleigh Pollett. They’re a Salt Lake City artist with a Poltergeist-inspired single out this week, called “Radio Player.” We get into the topics of collective grief, the ideas of Hope, Jason Molina, and the multiple avenues of

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23: Nico Magi of Pamplemousse talks Black Box Studio...

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2025/10/21

Had a nice chat with Nico Magi(Guitars/Vocals) from the band Pamplemousse. Pamplemousse is a duo and also includes Sarah Lenormad (Drums). They are based in the Lorraine region of France, though they formed in Reunion Island. There new album Porcelain came out Septermber 26, 2025. We cover topics related to music rehearsal, Performance, and Black Box recording studio. Black Box was founded in 1993 by Iain Burgess and Peter Deimel. Bandcamp:

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22: Dylan Citron of Bedbug Talks DIY Music Scene and...

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2025/10/13

In this episode, I interviewed Bedbug, aka Dylan Citron. They’re a Los Angles-based artist, but used to be in Boston and threw countless shows in the DIY music scene. Their most recent Album came out a while back and is titled pack your bags the sun is growing. We discuss topics related surrounding musical influences, intentional creations, the DIY music scene in LA and Boston, and more.Bedbug: https://www.instagram.com/bedbugofficial/Bandcamp:

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