In this special extended episode, Anji and Ryan play each song from their new album Long Way From Home as they discuss how the album was created. In this behind-the-scenes podcast, the duo talk about the album’s influences, song writing, production secrets, and personal anecdotes. This features gives you great peek into Lovespirals‘ brand new third album!
Lovespirals Long Way From Home (2007)
Buy Long Way From Home direct from Lovespirals: lovespirals.com/longway
(Personally autographed, includes free download of Motherless Child EP)
Buy Long Way From Home from iTunes+ (256k AAC, no DRM)
At long last, it is my pleasure to present this Beth Hirsch interview special feature and contest! I adore her work and really love her new album, Wholehearted, so it was an honor to talk to her about her many and varied experiences in the music industry over the past decade. Join me as we explore Beth’s discography, sampling tracks from nearly all points of her career. Huge thanks to Beth for sharing her music with the Chillcast listeners! If you enjoy the feature, be sure to let her know.
I’ve been wanting to do some more conversational Skype podcasts like the two I did with Julien Smith (Chillcast/In Over Your Head Special and Chillcast/In Over Your Head Special #2). Turned out that fellow podsafe musician and podcaster, Matthew Ebel, had some time to kill this week while chillin’ in Boston, so we thought it’d be fun to hook up for an informal chat about our common interests - music and podcasting, as well as everything that goes along with doing those things full time. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it, and I look forward to your feedback on the idea of me doing Skypecasts more regularly. (BTW, I sure was tempted to call this the High Chill Special…)
Warning: a teensy bit of naughty language sneaks in here and there…
Laurence Tolhurst and his wife, Cindy Levinson, are my special guests on this one-hour feature about their band, Levinhurst. We preview tracks from all 3 of their releases as Lol shares insight from his musical history that began in the 70’s as a founding member of The Cure. I have to say, this has been the most exciting interview I’ve done yet, since I’ve been a fan of Lol’s music since 1983… I really love the new album, House by the Sea, and am thrilled to turn you Chillcast listeners on to it! Be sure to enter the contest to win a copy!!!
This week’s episode is a half-hour feature on my band, Lovespirals, and its earlier incarnation, Love Spirals Downwards. Band founder, Ryan Lum, joins me in-studio to discuss the band’s 16 year history during one of the most revolutionary periods in music. From 8 track cassette to digital recording, indie record label success to totally indie self-release, fanzine and college radio to website and podcasts - we talk a bit about all the changes the band has experienced. We also premier a brand new track from Lovespsirals upcoming 2007 album!
This week’s episode is a half-hour feature on Podsafe Music Network artists, Rebecca Haviland and Ekocam, who just released the transatlantic collaborative album, Three Thousand Miles. We preview tracks from this brand new CD and more as Rebecca and Chris discuss their music in this special artist spotlight for Unwind.
Playlist:
“What You Are” Rebecca HavilandTaking Advice From Strangers (2005)
“I Found You” Rebecca HavilandTaking Advice From Strangers (2005)
Rebecca Haviland/Ekocam CD Giveaway Contest:
Please visit the official contest site to enter for your chance to win 1 of 5 copies of their brand new album, Three Thousand Miles, at the end of May!
Buy Three Thousand Miles by Rebecca Haviland & Ekocam from
The Chillcast presents the best new podsafe music, hosted by "the sexiest voice in podcasting," Anji Bee of Lovespirals. Chill out to a smooth mix of electronica, jazz, soul, and world music each week - plus special interview features, video editions, extended DJ mixes, and CD contests. Every week Anji picks a Featured Artist free mp3 download too!
"Anji Bee has the sexiest voice in podcasting!"
-- Adam Curry of Daily Source Code
"Anji's sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet voice... I remember the first time I ever heard her, way back in the day, I said she could read me a Chinese menu or the phone book and I would be all happy!"
-- C.C. Chapman of Accident Hash
"Anji's voice wouldn't be out of place in a smoky jazz or blues bar somewhere down in a dimly lit cellar. Sultry with a voice like syrupy silky satin with a marshmallow middle and a honey topping."
-- Most Recognizable Voices in Podcasting, Sept. 2007
"Cosiness abounds as the silken voiced Anji Bee - lead singer of chillout band Lovespirals - pours a cocktail of mellow dance music. Mmm..."
-- Radio Times, July 2007
"If you're looking for a different brand of 'grown and sexy' in the podcast world, check out Anji Bee. This young lady is bringing it - from production, to her voice, to the music selection - she is doing her thazizzle!"
-- Fave of Friday Favecast
"No other voice in the podosphere is more sultry than Anji Bee."
-- Macedonia, Radio BSOTS
"Anji Bee, a musician and former radio DJ, gives "stage" to artists who might not otherwise be discovered. Bee's podcast exposes me to independent artists I've never heard of, and subscribing to it eliminates the need to forage for new music."
- La Shawn Barber's Corner
"Enjoying The Chillcast. It's seriously awesome. I listen to them like over and over again."
-- Julien Smith of In Over Your Head
"I just love the tunes Anji Bee selects and her comments on them. I no longer have to search for music to be creative; I just susbcribe to The Chillcast."
-- Karen of Rumor Girls
"Like having a cocktail of lovely tunes and honey poured directly into your ear. Well-chosen music, voice links that make you feel cosy inside, it all adds up to an essential weekly download."
-- Good Podcast Guide, Nov 2006
"If you're in the mood for chillout music, this should be your first stop. Her voice alone is the perfect complement for a long drive or any escape from the hectic rush of everday life. You're gonna love it."
-- DJ Come of Age, Nov 2007
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