As promised, here is a special edition of The Chillcast to tide you over. This time around it’s a spotlight on my various musical collaborations outside of Lovespirals over the past decade. I went through my archives and dug up one song per year from the various bands I have lent my vocals and lyrics to, which is actually quite a bit more than is shared here. I hope you dig this glimpse into my personal history.
Ryan and I return with plenty o’ band news including a plug for the Unwind Lovespirals Spotlight, remixes of “Motherless Child” from our upcoming new album, a newly podsafe remix of “Walk Away”, and potential live shows, plus an explanation of our studio band VS performing band predicament, and news of our future recording studio. PLUS we share a clip from the brand new MoShang “No Place Like Home” Mix of “Motherless Child.” Don’t miss it!
Another loopy episode reflecting on the kindness of fans, the tininess of the podosphere, and the evilness of cats on heaters. I also share a photo of one of the viewers; could it be you?
In this fun Halloween episode the band chat about the evils of CRT monitors and B.O. iBooks, their scary LA Day of the Dead trip to visit Joyce Burstein where Ryan discovers the magic of Huichol yarn paintings, plus band news, listener feedback and more!
Amazing how there’s always wonderful new artists to discover on the Internet, isn’t it? I’ve got 5 new folks to introduce to you, plus a collaboration between myself and a returning Chillcast artist. Sometimes I feel bad that I don’t bring back artists sooner; it’s not coz I don’t love ‘em, it’s just that there’s so many to choose from! If you’re one of these neglected artists, just gimme a friendly nudge via email, OK?
Playlist:
Rin’ “New Day Rising” from Inland Sea (2006) Buy on iTunes
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