The show that champions grassroots music, independent venues, and the incredible people who make it all happen.
Join me (Rach) as I speak to voices from all corners of the music industry, diving into their thoughts on local music scenes, how these scenes shape the identity of their cities, and the powerful role music plays in their lives and careers.
Jordan Lee - Music Industry Woes & Underground Frog-well Shows
This week I continue my journey through NYC with Indie-folk artist Jordan Lee (Mutual Benefit). In the episode we discuss his career in the industry, the musical community of New York City and gigs in some unusual spaces.
14 Feb 2025
Ted Riederer - Never Records
This episode, I'm in NYC chatting to the artist and founder of the community art installation - Never Records. We chat about some of the recordings he's done over the world with this, immortalizing moments in time - recording anything from skate parks, to orchestras to eulogies - giving an honest representation in sound of the life that fills the space at the time of the recording.
True to that philosophy, Ted was kind enough to invite me to his home to record this episode, where I met his two beautiful kids, who are also a part of this episode! So you might hear them featured throughout. Pls enjoy <3
23 Jan 2025
Mario Perez - String Quartets, Metal Bands & Dulcimer Players
In this episode, Rachel chats to sound engineer Mario Perez about the wide range of scenes in NYC, including the indie sleaze revival, hip-hop and inclusive queer country.We chat about his time playing with Trophy Wife, the role NYC plays as a hub for people all over the country as a place for community, opportunity and acceptance, and some great recommendations for some class venues all across the city. We also chat about Stone Circle Theatre - a non-profit, alcohol free 'pure music space' held in a functioning church. Who host everything from string quartets, to plays to metal bands... including some hammered dulcimer and harps in there too!
16 Jan 2025
Larry Jaffee - Eastenders and Biodegradable Vinyl
Another US epi - this time I'm in Manhattan chatting to music journalist and vinyl expert Larry Jaffee! We have a chat about living in and being involved with the NYC music scene from the 1970's to now, meeting Paul McCartney, chatting about his book 'Record Store Day: The Most Improbable Comeback of the 21st Century', his new project 'Thermal Beets' - a biodegradable vinyl production company, and getting banned from the Eastenders set!
9 Jan 2025
Ronnie Lanzilotta - Banjo Shredding
It's 2025 and on to pastures new! In this episode I've landed in New York and starting off this leg of the American invasion is musician supreme Ronnie Lanzilotta. We talk about his journey in to music and the scene in Brooklyn.
19 Dec 2024
Dennis 'The Menace' Scheyer - Big LA Legend, Brucey Getting Booed & Making More Rad Shit
Dennis 'The Menace' Scheyer shares his life-long career insights in music and advertising, from Radio Malibu and PopCult to making 'rad shit' in the ever-changing industry landscape.
12 Dec 2024
Vinyl Williams - Vagina Venues, UFO Sightings & A Life In Music
Rach has a captivating conversation with Vinyl Williams about his life in music, from family ties to founding Non Plus Ultra and navigating LA's eclectic venues, revealing the top three shows that define his experience.
6 Dec 2024
Eden (Junior High, Los Angeles) - Creating Safe Spaces for QTBIPOC artists
Rach chats with Eden, Junior High's Program Manager, about building a thriving community arts space that provides safe spaces for QTBIPOC artists in Los Angeles.
22 Nov 2024
Chris Geller - Black Flag, Swifty Tribute Bands and Everything In-between
Drummer, engineer, and MD Chris Geller shares his journey in music, from indie artists to legends like Black Flag, and the differences between LA and New York's music scenes.
13 Nov 2024
David Bason - Making Rad Shit!
The Root Notes road trip continues! In this episode, I speak with music industry legend David Bason as he reflects on his time with RCA, Roadrunner and the value of community in the industry. David discusses his work with several iconic artists, a valuable life lesson he learned in Abu Dhabi and rad shows in back yard venues.
6 Nov 2024
Jean-Luc Eldenwood - Root Notes Goes to America!
Root Notes goes State-side!
First leg of the journey into the American dream - I have a wonderful insightful chat with the Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Jean-Luc Eldenwood.
We chat about the scene he's built in Los Angeles, Joni Mitchell, re-living high school through Zebulon and the magical world of music his work comes from.
15 Oct 2024
Jeff Thompson - Bringing Together The Music Industry & Swifties
In this episode, I speak with Jeff Thompson, co-founder of Un-Convention, a global network and development agency, member of the Greater Manchester Music Commission, and lecturer at BIMM University. We chat about Un-Convention, Swifties, how the internet has transformed the music industry, the benefits of grassroots venues in Manchester, the city's vibrant music scene, and the positive impact these spaces have on the local community.
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