As promised, this week I present a special artist feature on loopmaster extraordinaire, The Grooveblaster. Gerry and I spoke via phone about his long musical history and the process of creating his new album, Cities, Streets & Bebop Nights. He shares lots of really interesting stories, and coupled with the tunes, I think this feature will give you a nice portrait of the man behind the music. Warning: I do a say a few naughty words and play a few non-podsafe songs…
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Chillcast Feature on The Grooveblaster
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This week I will present a 60 min Artist Feature with The Grooveblaster on Chillcast with Anji Bee.
Hear how Gerry had his MySpace account unceremoniously deleted, was denied digital distribution by CDbaby, was contacted directly by a band to ‘cease and desist’, and how he turned his musical career around from outlaw underground remixer to chic retro-lounge downtempo fave of KCRW DJ, Raul Campos, as we preview tracks from his latest album, Cities, Streets, & Bebop Nights.
As I contributed vocals and lyrics to 3 of the tracks, I’m really excited about the album, but honestly, the whole thing is fantastic and includes collabs with the great Yasi Baby of Pacha Massive and posafe artist, Laura Harley, as well as great instrumental tracks with a sexy retro feel. There are a number of songs available on the podsafe music network to play on your show:
- The Grooveblaster on PMN
- Anji Bee on PMN with 2 Grooveblaster collaborations & an intro
Thanks for checking out the promo. I appreciate any support you can lend in getting the word out about both this feature and Cities, Streets & Bebop Nights!
PodfinderUK Interviews Anji Bee
The PodfinderUK blog posted a Mini-Interview with The Chillcast’s Anji Bee this week. Topics include the origin of both The Chillcast and Chillin’ with Lovespirals podcasts, my favorite podcasts and vidcasts, what I wanted to be when I was a child, the most “significant thing” to happen to me as a result of podcasting, and future plans for my shows. PodfinderUK is a great little “best of” style vidcast starring Josephine Laurence presenting an eclectic mix of vidcast and podcast clips from all over the podosphere.
Anji Bee is the soft, sultry, sexy voice of the Chillcast, and one half of the Lovespirals.
Podfinder UK
Lovespirals SpotDJ Featurette
Take a listen to this Lovespirals audio featurette on SpotDJ and if you dig it, feel free to repost this handy audio widget on your site. SpotDJ users can also remix these tracks in their own mixes, so have fun with it!
Anji interviewed on Bite Size Bonus
I was interviewed by GD about my new Lovespirals album, Long Way From Home, performing in Second Life, and more on Bite Size Episode #509. To hear this podcast, you must sign up for a free subscription to BsB Members Only Podcast. BTW, GD holds the honor of being the UK’s first podcaster, and he has long been a supporter of Lovespirals podsafe music.
Shameless Plugcast Features Lovespirals
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Zack Daggy interviews Ryan Lum and Anji Bee of Lovespirals about their band history, musical process, brand new album, Long Way From Home, and more in a Shameless Plugcast Feature. He’s also doing an autographed CD contest – see his site for details!
Beth Hirsch Feature & Contest 10/28
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On October 28th, The Chillcast with Anji Bee will present a special interview feature with singer/songwriter, Beth Hirsch. She shares her personal story of success and struggle with the record industry that lead to her going independent. We’ll also be listening to music from her 3 solo albums and numerous collaborations with acts such as Air, D’Note, and Pale 3.
PLUS Beth is giving away 3 copies of her 2007 CD, Wholehearted!
Fellow podcasters — please play my promo on your show:
Chillcast Beth Hirsch Interview Feature Promo (90 sec) MP3
Chillcast Levinhurst Feature & Contest
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!!!
Playlist:
- “Nobody Cares” House by the Sea (2007) – Free MP3
- “Let’s Go” Perfect Life (2004)
- “Sadman” Perfect Life (2004)
- “All Cats Are Grey” Grey EP (2006)
- “Forgiven” House by the Sea (2007)
- “Beautiful Lie” House by the Sea (2007)
- “Hope” Perfect Life (2004)
- “Another Way” House by the Sea (2007)
- “Despair” Perfect Life (2004)
- “I Am” House by the Sea (2007)
- “Sorrow” Perfect Life (2004)
- “House By The Sea” House by the Sea (2007)
- “Never Going To Dream Again (Imaginary Boy Mix by Michael Dempsey) Grey EP (2006)
- “Heart and Soul” House by the Sea (2007)
Levinhurst Signed CD Contest:
Please visit the Levinhurst CD Contest page to enter for your chance to win an autographed copy of Levinhurst’s brand new album, House by the Sea.
More Levinhurst on The Chillcast:
- Chillcast Episode #62 – includes “Nobody Cares”
- Chillcast Episode #63 – includes “Never Going To Dream Again
Additional Links:
- Levinhurst on What Are Records Site
- Levinhurst on MySpace
- GoDaddy – Save 10% with promo code CHILL1
Anji Featured Podcaster on Podcast Alley
Podcast Alley is featuring me front page for their 6.5 Questions interviews. You’ll see I answered the questions a few weeks back, as I said I’d done only 8 vidcasts at the time (I’m currently at 14)… That plus I’d now rank In Over Your Head in my top 3 regular podcasts.
Chillcast Interview With MoShang
It has been quite some time since the last Chillcast Special Feature, and I had a lot of fun putting another one together for you. This half hour program highlights MoShang’s brand new CD, Chill Dynasty, as we talk about the entire history of Jean Marais’ jazzy, worldbeat, downtempo project . You can buy MoShang’s CD directly from the artist himself at moshang.net.
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