Discover the strange alchemy between music and fiction in this new podcast hosted by Hugo Award winning podcaster Kat Kourbeti.Join her as she chats with talented fiction writers and storytellers to talk about their favourite music, and find out how the songs on their playlists shape or underscore the stories they've written.Perfect for writers who like to listen to music for inspiration, readers and fans who want to know how their favourite stories were made, and podcast fans who enjoy

This week was not a huge one for new releases, but there were some big ones! DOD has leaked the upcoming release of the Badder Monkey overdrive. Death By Audio unleashed the Crossover Fuzz, unique filtered stereo fuzz that splits the high and low frequencies to two separate outputs. O.C.E. Pedals also released a unique new fuzz called the Demon Core, and Summer School Electronics added to their arsenal of school themed offerings with the School Lunch multi effect. We also discuss Josh Scott's

Special Guests...-@saintkatearts- The Arts Hotel's Chef Heskeith Flavien on Omakase sushi -Sprecher Brewing Company Head of Marketing and Ecommerce Ryan Hoffins -Top Chef Season 22 alumnus and Door County native Chef Kat Turner -The Argo co-founders Adam Powers and Andrew Coate

For this episode, the TSOM panel are joined by the wonderfully elegant Matthew Linder as they search out the worst recordings by fictional artists. Spawned by a brainstorm that involved doing an entire episode on the California Raisins, it turns out the California Raisins were way too damn talented for this show. Tonight, we're joined by ghosts, aliens, monsters, an evangelizing rabbit, and, naturally, Jenna Elfman. No singing fruits or vegetables and, sorry, no MC Skat Kat. This is a public

This week we have a lot to talk about! JHS broke the internet yet again with their mysterious, much hyped release that ended up being the preamp section of the Tascam 424 multitrack tape recorder. PRS dropped yet another 40th anniversary limited edition guitar, and Fender enters the realm of high end boutique guitar builders like Suhr and Tom Anderson with the release of the American Ultra Luxe Vintage series. Missing Link Audio and Blackstar released some cool new gear and Jackson added new models

This podcast episode delves into the intricate process of songwriting, with a particular focus on the song "Hope," created by my band, The Handshake. We engage in a profound discussion regarding the thematic elements of the song, particularly the notion of feeling different and the quest for belonging. As we analyze the lyrics, I express my introspective reflections on the creative process and the challenges of conveying a coherent narrative through abstraction. The conversation further explores the

6euroneunzig im Interview bei Deutschrap Plus 🎉Nina & Kat aka 6euroneunzig nehmen im Interview kein Blatt vor den Mund – und sprechen offen, witzig und ehrlich über ihr Leben vor der Rap-Karriere und seitdem sie gefühlt Meilenstein nach Meilenstein jagen. Wir sprechen über ihre erste EP, den Weg dahin, Backstage-Geschichten, ihren Durchbruch und was da eigentlich noch alles kommen soll. Die beiden erzählen, was auf ihrem Tourrider auf keinen Fall fehlen darf, wie sie mit Hate im Internet umgehen

In this episode, our hosts dive headfirst into the glitter, gore, and girl power of K-Pop Demon Hunters, the animated Netflix movie. They break down the plot, animation style, action sequences, and of course—the music! Expect hot takes, laughs, and cultural commentary as the ladies explore how this genre-bending spectacle mixes fantasy, fandom, and fierce fashion into one wild ride. Is it a campy cult classic in the making or just flashy filler? Tune in to find out! Cheers!*Please be advised this

John and Gordy dive into a mix of pop culture and politics, starting with a review of the new retro-style Fantastic Four movie, blending nostalgia with modern flair. They recount a surreal encounter with Greg Marcus and Spinal Tap at a theater. The conversation shifts to heated political topics, with Douglas Brinkley criticizing Trump's attempt to 'whitewash' history at the Smithsonian, and Kat Abugh calling for a Democratic overhaul. Jim Santelle joins to unpack the Department of Justice's

We are back from a week off! This week we're talking the newest pedal releases from Chase Bliss, EarthQuaker Devices, Spurr Audio, Walrus Audio and more! We also discuss the public speculation on the upcoming Monday release of a mysterious new JHS pedal. PRS has new colors for the Silver Sky, and Andrew rants about the used resale value of a partscaster on the local marketplace. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

This was a smaller week for gear releases and unfortunately was a big week for musician deaths. Icons like Ozzy Osbourne and Chuck Mangione to celebrities-turned musician like Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Hulk Hogan. While releases were limited, there were some great ones, such as the Furia from Fuzz Imp, a fresh take on the HM-2 style distortion and Fish Circuits dropped a killer new delay pedal. Behringer is back yet again with their line of Moogerfooger clones, this time with the BM-12, because they

https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-knocked-loose-deafheaven-and-scowl-join-forces-at-sound-and-fury-festival-3878494?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=watch-knocked-loose-deafheaven-and-scowl-join-forces-at-sound-and-fury-festival Knocked Loose have been joined by Deafheaven's George Clarke and Scowl's Kat Moss at their headline Sound And Fury set.  Powered by VoiceFeed. https://voicefeed.web.app?utm_source=musicnews&utm_medium=podcast

"I should've asked you questions/I should've asked you how to be/Asked you to write it down for me" - Marjorie, evermore (2020) Welcome to your Summer Book Club: Swift Tea Academy. In the third and penultimate episode, join Kat and Rita as we discuss the female forebears, both blood and icon, who influenced Taylor and remind ourselves that gossip is a feminist act and storytelling is an oral traditon at its root. Swift Tea Academy is kindly supported by a Literature Matters Award from Royal Society

In this week's episode we dive into the latest pedal releases with the Boss RT-2, Heather Brown Electronicals Volga, the limited (unofficial) EVH edition of the Tonex One, The Earthquake Devices Easy Listening, and some upcoming new additions to the Fender Hammertone lineup. The only new amp we discuss this week is the highly sought after but extremely limited Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++ (it's already sold out). We also talk about the reall

Kat Abu is a journalist, influencer, and digital powerhouse who’s taken her sharp wit and political insight from the internet to the campaign trail. Best known for her viral videos dissecting right-wing media as a senior video producer at Media Matters for America, she built a vast following online by blending incisive commentary with biting humour. Now, she’s making a leap into politics as a candidate for Congress in Illinois, bringing her fierce advocacy, media savvy, and Gen Z energy to the

We're back from a week off to catch up on some of the biggest new releases of the past couple weeks. From the Summer School Electronics Middle School Chorus, to the Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage and Browne Ethane, to the Diamond F Octave and the mandatory weekly Behringer release and more! Don't forget the latest guitars from PRS and Gibson, one of which we expect to be a hit and the other being more of a novelty collectors item (you guess which).Find us on Instagram and Threads

Today, we talk about the infamous rap groupies, and what happened after the illustrious run came to an end. From famous names such as Kat Stacks and Karrine Steffans, otherwise known as "SuperHead" -- to the more modern day women such as Rubi Rose, Celina Powell, and Britanny Renner, this is why Rap Has a Groupie Problem. Lol, enjoy! 0:00 Intro 3:10 Karrine Steffans 9:01 Katt Stacks 14:41 Amber Rose 21:00 Rubi Rose 26:04 Brittany Renner 31:08 Celina Powell As always guys, thanks for

This week we have a lot to talk about! New pedals from EarthQuaker Devices, Templo Devices, Catalinbread, and Cornerstone! Signature gear releases including the New Sterling by Music Man Fluff signature model and KHDK released a Chino Moreno pedal called the digital bath. We also stumbled across a new pedal company called Klowra, which seems to be an offshoot from former employees of ALABS. The New hardwired Vox AC4 also blew our minds with real spring reverb AND an effects loop...for double the

Getter Back Song – Aaron Watson The Best We Can – Kat Hasty Crossroads – Zack Neal Girlfriend’s Got A Boyfriend – Cole Goodwin This Train – Sweet Megg Bar Fight – Hunter Spicer Secondhand Smoke – Alex Miller Don’t Let The Bastards Get You Down – Margo Price Good Times & Tan Lines – Zach Top Outside Looking In – Heath Clark Future On Ice – Missy Raines & Allegheny

"So, make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it/You've got no reason to be afraid" - You're On Your Own, Kid, Midnights (2022) Welcome to your Summer Book Club: Swift Tea Academy. In this second episode, join Kat and Rita as we wax lyrical and get nostalgic about female friendships and the complex intensity of bonds across girl and womanhood, neatly symbolised by the ubiqutious friendship bracelet of the Eras tour.  Swift Tea Academy is kindly supported by a Literature Matters Award