Why We Listen: Recent Episodes
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Sylvie Simmons meets with Marc Kate for the 45th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Leonard Cohen – ‘Suzanne’ David Bowie – ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Suicide’ Serge Gainsbourg – ‘Ballade De Melody Nelson’ Sylvie Simmons is a writer and musician. http://sylviesimmons.com Listen to the podcast on the player below, or download HERE. […]
Colin Cunliffe meets with Marc Kate for the 44th episode of Why We Listen. Colin Cunliffe is a performer based in NYC. Listen to the podcast on the player below, or download HERE. You can also subscribe to Why We Listen via iTunes HERE. Listen to Why We Listen on Stitcher HERE. Thanks for listening.
Episode 43 of Why We Listen is a panel discussion between Roger Linn Dave Smith Keith McMillen Tom Oberheim and Jessica Rylan moderated by Marc Kate as part of the Don Buchla Memorial Concerts. It was an opportunity to reminisce about the legendary electronic instrument designer and pioneer. Listen to the podcast on the player below, […]
Jon Leidecker aka Wobbly meets with Marc Kate for the 42nd episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Maryanne Amacher – ‘Living Sound, Patent Pending’ Marissa Marchant – ‘Emu’ Roland Kayn – ‘Electronic Symphony – Part 1’ Jon Leidecker is an electronic musician from San Francisco. Listen to the podcast on the […]
Presented by Volume and ICA LA, Nayland Blake meets with Marc Kate for a live episode of Why We Listen at the Cooper Design Space Penthouse to listen to and discuss: Amy Taubin – ‘Life on the Inside’ X-Ray Spex – ‘Oh Bondage Up Yours’ Tunde Olaniran – ‘Namesake’ Nayland Blake is an artist from New […]
Miguel Gutierrez meets with Marc Kate for the 40th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Meredith Monk – ‘Gotham Lullaby’ Diane Cluck – ‘Yr Million Sweetnesses’ Colin Self – ‘Aflame’ Miguel Gutierrez makes performances and is based in Brooklyn. http://miguelgutierrez.org Listen to the podcast on the player below, or download HERE. […]
Brontez Purnell meets with Marc Kate for the 39th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Bettye Swann – ‘Make Me Yours’ Bikini Kill – ‘Outta Me’ Blondie – ‘X Offender’ Brontez is a choreographer and a writer and a musician from San Francisco. Brontez Purnell on Facebook. The Younger Lovers on Facebook. Listen […]
Antonia Crane meets with Marc Kate for the 38th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Suicide – ‘Cheree’ David Bowie – ‘Golden Years (Eric J Lawrence KCRW Remix)’ Babes in Toyland – ‘Hello’ Antonia Crane is a writer, professor and performer in Los Angeles. http://www.antoniacrane.com Listen to the podcast on the […]
Matt Werth meets with Marc Kate for the 37th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Peter Ivers – ‘Eighteen And Dreaming’ Godley & Creme – ‘Joey’s Camel’ Circus Underwater – ‘The Surface Of The Water’ Matt runs the label RVNG and and the store Commend in NYC. http://igetrvng.com http://commendnyc.com Listen to […]
Sarah Davachi meets with Marc Kate for the 36th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Dennis Wilson – ‘Mexico’ James Tenney – ‘Critical Band’ John Frusciante – ‘Untitled #11’ and ‘Untitled #12’ Sarah Davachi is an is a Canadian electronic musician. Listen to the podcast on the player below, or download HERE. […]
Marc Weidenbaum meets with Marc Kate for the 35th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Maria Chavez – ‘Kids- TRIAL 18 (Unfinished)’ Madeleine Cocolas – ‘I Can See You Whisper’ Apex Twin – ‘Avril 14th reversed music not audio’ Marc Weidenbaum is a writer and teacher from San Francisco. http://disquiet.com Listen to the […]
Morgan Packard meets with Marc Kate for the 34th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Mark Fell – ‘3Multistability 3’ G-Man – ‘Quo Vadis’ Charles Mingus – ‘Solo Dancer’ Morgan Packard is an engineer and musician from Boston, Mass. http://www.morganpackard.com Listen to the podcast on the player below, or download HERE. You can also […]
Taylor Mac meets with Marc Kate for the 33rd episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Nina Simone – ‘Save Me’ Patti Smith – ‘Birdland’ Tiny Tim – ‘The Other Side’ Taylor is a music and theater performer, director and producer from NYC. http://www.taylormac.org Listen to the podcast on the player below, […]
Richard Chartier meets with Marc Kate for the 32nd episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: ‘I Betray My Friends’ by OMD ‘In My Secrecy I Was Real’ by :zoviet*france: and ‘Gran Coda Andante’ by Robert Curgenven Richard Chartier is a sound artist and designer from Los Angeles. http://www.3particles.com http://www.lineimprint.com Listen to […]
Cara Rose DeFabio meets with Marc Kate for the 31th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Kendrick Lamar – ‘Alright’ Hole – ‘Violet’ Tomita – ‘Clair de lune’ Cara Rose DeFabio is a performer and an experience producer from San Francisco. http://cararosedefabio.tumblr.com https://twitter.com/caradefabio Listen to the podcast on the player below, […]
JD Moyer meets with Marc Kate for the 30th episode of Why We Listen. A different sort of episode this time – rather than follow the familiar Why We Listen format, we spent a month solely listening to music that is less that a year old before convening and discussing our experiences. We also wrote about […]
Erik Davis meets with Marc Kate for the 29th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Hüsker Dü – ‘Eight Miles High’ Exuma – ‘Dambala’ Helium – ‘Cosmic Rays’ Erik Davis is an author, podcaster and journalist from San Francisco. http://techgnosis.com Listen to the podcast on the player below, or download HERE. […]
Jorge Socarras meets with Marc Kate for the 28th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Richard & Mimi Fariña – ‘The Quiet Joys Of Brotherhood’ Nico – ‘You Forgot To Answer’ Wild Beasts – ‘End Come Too Soon’ Jorge Socarras is a vocalist from NYC. Listen to the podcast on the […]
Heklina meets with Marc Kate for the 27th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: My Bloody Valentine – ‘Honey Power’ Kraftwerk – ‘Computer Love’ Roxy Music – ‘Mother of Pearl’ Heklina is the producer and host of the legendary drag club Trannyshack. http://trannyshack.com Listen to the podcast on the player below, or […]
Michelle Tea meets with Marc Kate for the 26th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Sonic Youth – ‘Kotton Krown’ Leonard Cohen – ‘First We Take Manhattan’ The Smiths – ‘The Queen Is Dead’ Michelle Tea is a writer from San Francisco. https://twitter.com/TeaMichelle http://www.radarproductions.org Listen to the podcast on the player below, […]
Philip Huang meets with Marc Kate for the 25th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: “Hot Summer Nights” “Silent Night” by jeremimi “Looking For A City” Philip Huang is a performer and artist from Berkeley, California, the author of A Pornography of Grief and the founder of the Home Theater Festival. You […]
Robin Crutchfield meets with Marc Kate for the 24th episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Gregorio Paniagua and the Atrium Musicae de Madrid – ‘Plainte de Tecmessa’ Moondog – ‘Down Is Up’ Tino Rossi – ‘La romance de Nadir’ Robin Crutchfield is a musician and artist from New York City. You can […]
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe meets with Marc Kate for the 23rd episode of Why We Listen to listen to and discuss: Chemutoi Ketienya & Girls – ‘Chimarocha’ Paul Giovanni – ‘Gently Johnny’ Geinoh Yamashirogumi – ‘Osorezan’ Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe is an artist and composer from Brooklyn. https://twitter.com/lichensarealive Listen to the podcast on the player below, or download […]
Geo Wyeth is my guest for the 22nd episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Keith Jarrett – ‘In Front’ Arthur Russell – ‘She’s the Star / I Take This Time’ Bikini Kill – ‘Liar’ Geo Wyeth is an artist and musician from Brooklyn. http://geoxxxwyeth.tumblr.com http://geowyeth.bandcamp.com Listen to the podcast on the player below, […]
Neil Martinson is my guest for the 21st episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Area – ‘L’Elefante Bianco’ M. Efekt – ‘Triatricet’ The Association – ‘Birthday Morning’ Neil Martinson is a writer, DJ, curator, and artist living in San Francisco, whose primary medium is the social-cultural life. Listen to the podcast […]
Keanan Duffty is my guest for the 20th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: ‘Dancing in the Street’ by Martha and the Vandellas ‘The Jean Genie’ by David Bowie ‘Slaves of New York’ by Slinky Vagabond. Keanan Duffty is a fashion designer, musician and educator working in San Francisco. keananduffty.com Listen to […]
Vinsantos is my guest for the 19th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Christian Death – ‘”Ashes”’ Freur – ‘Doot-Doot’ Pink Floyd – ‘If’ Vinsantos is a musician and mixed media, assemblage artist from New Orleans. Vinsantos’ Kreeture New Orleans. Listen to the podcast on the player below, or download HERE. […]
Jon Philpot is my guest for the 18th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Snakefinger – ‘The Model’ Serge Blenner – ‘Phrase I’ Sibylle Baier – ‘The End’ Jon Philpot is a member of the band Bear In Heaven from Brooklyn, New York. http://bearinheaven.com Listen to the podcast on the player […]
Nina Katchadourian is my guest for the 17th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Margareta Kjellberg – ‘Svansen på Skansen—Chimpansen’ Play Away – ‘Come to the Shops’ Marais and Miranda – ‘How Does a Frog Become a Frog’ Nina Katchadourian is an artist from Brooklyn. ninakatchadourian.com Listen to the podcast on the […]
Holly Herndon is my guest for the 16th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Karlheinz Stockhausen – ‘Gesang der Jünglinge’ Ø – ‘Kuvio’ Arca – ‘Self Defense’ Holly Herndon is a songwriter and performer from San Francisco. Listen to the podcast on the player below, or download HERE. You can also […]
Leyland Kirby is my guest for the 15th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Frankie Goes to Hollywood – ‘Welcome to the Pleasuredome (Kzap Mix)’ Jamie Priniciple – ‘Baby Wants To Ride (X-Rated)’ Shigeru Umebayashi – ‘Long Journey’ Leyland Kirby is a musician living in Berlin. Listen to the podcast on […]
Justin Vivian Bond is my guest for the 14th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Judy Collins – ‘Tomorrow Is A Long Time’ Bronski Beat – ‘Smalltown Boy’ Sinead O’Connor – ‘Just Like U Said It Would B’ Justin Vivian Bond is a songwriter and performer from San Francisco. http://justinbond.com Listen […]
Peter Becker is my guest for the 13th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: The Beach Boys – ‘Surf’s Up’ Cabaret Voltaire – ‘Seconds Too Late’ Dimi Mint Abba – ‘Yar Allahoo’ Peter Becker is a lifelong music industry professional with roots in labels, distribution, music supervision, artist management, DJing and […]
Allison Holt is my guest for the 12th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Bela Bartok – ‘Adagio’ from Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta Love – ‘The Castle’ Bow Wow Wow – ‘Wild In The Country’ Allison Holt is an artist based in San Francisco. www.oillyoowen.com Listen to the podcast on […]
David J is my guest for the 11th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Television – ‘Little Johnny Jewel’ Lewis Furey – ‘Poetic Young Man’ Antony and the Johnsons – ‘I Fell In Love With A Dead Boy’ David J is a musician and songwriter with a long solo career, and […]
Bob Ostertag is my guest for the 10th episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Blind Willie Johnson – ‘Take Your Burden to the Lord and Leave It There’ The Ho’opi’i Brothers – ‘Na Pua Ka ‘Ilima’ Pygmy Yodeling – ‘Mebasi’ Bob Ostertag is a musician, composer, activist and Professor of Technocultural Studies […]
When I met with Jill Tracy to record episode 09, we spent a bit of time discussing a new project that she is working on in conjunction with the Mütter Museum. That conversation didn’t fit into the podcast, but I wanted to share it nonetheless as it’s a fascinating project and unique approach to writing […]
Jill Tracy is my guest for the ninth episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Pink Floyd – ‘Don’t Leave Me Now’ Peter Gabriel – ‘Intruder’ Japan – ‘Nightporter’ Jill Tracy is a songwriter and performer from San Francisco. http://www.jilltracy.com Listen to the podcast on the player below, or download HERE. You can […]
K.M. Soehnlein is my guest for the eighth episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Fleetwood Mac – ‘Dreams’ Madonna – ‘Like a Prayer’ LCD Soundsystem – ‘I Can Change’ K.M. Soehnlein is the author of The World of Normal Boys, You Can Say You Knew Me When and Robin and Ruby. http://www.kmsoehnlein.com Listen […]
Geeta Dayal is my guest for the seventh episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Brian Eno – ‘The Big Ship’ Dieter Moebius, Conny Plank, and Mani Neumeier – ‘Pitch Control’ Nazia Hassan – ‘Boom Boom’ Geeta Dayal writes about music, technology and culture for The Wire, Frieze, the New York Times, […]
Chris Dixon is my guest for the sixth episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Stevie Wonder – Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing Jimi Hendrix – If 6 Was 9 Minor Threat – Salad Days Chris Dixon owns the Explorist International, a record store in San Francisco’s Mission District, DJ’s the […]
Paul Festa is my guest for the fifth episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Olivier Messiaen – Regard du Père (Louise Bessette) Olivier Messiaen – L’échange (Yvonne Loriod) Olivier Messiaen – Par Lui tout a été fait (Roger Muraro) Paul Festa is the filmmaker behind Apparition of the Eternal Church (2006), […]
Josh Cheon is my guest for the fourth episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and discuss: Q Lazzarus – Goodbye Horses My Bloody Valentine – Slow Jefferson Airplane – Today Josh Cheon runs the label Dark Entries and is a resident of Honey Soundsystem. http://www.darkentriesrecords.com http://www.honeysoundsystem.com Listen to the podcast on the player […]
Daniel Coffeen is my guest for this episode. We listen to and talk about: Ween – I Play it Off Legit Cornelius – Mic Check Dire Straits – Wild West End Daniel Coffeen has a PhD in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley. He writes, thinks, and teaches about philosophy, film, art, life, and the possibility of […]
I’ve just received a note about the Why We Listen podcast from Daniel Coffeen: “What struck me is that this project gets more interesting the more there are — each is a fundamentally different way of listening to music. Taken together, your project is like an infinitely complex cubist painting, all these different perspectives meeting at odd angles […]
Joshua Grannell, aka Peaches Christ is my guest for this second episode of Why We Listen. We listen to and talk about: The Cure – Plainsong Depeche Mode – Behind the Wheel Bruce Springsteen – Born to Run Joshua Grannell is a filmmaker, performer and host of the midnight movie series Midnight Mass. http://www.peacheschrist.com/ Listen to the […]
I’m very excited to be launching this new project. As an extension of my blog Why We Listen, I will be conducting a series of interviews about music. Specifically, interviewing people about their listening practices and the music they love. For this first interview, I visited my friend Keith Hennessy at his home and ate […]
If you have any sort of investment in Rush, then seeing Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage is imperative. Great footage, good, simple storytelling, charismatic subjects. But behind the music (it premiered on VH1, after all) is a pretty flat story. Strangely, beyond Neil Peart’s dark broodings, the movie’s “plot” is that they’re three friends who […]
We never seem to tire of 80s slasher films. Maybe you’ve never actually sat through one, but pop culture keeps drawing from that well and coming up with buckets of more blood. It’s like the well will never run dry. Whether it’s Ti West’s near-perfect 80’s forgery “House of the Devil”, Joshua Grannell’s campy “All About Evil” or […]
I’ve just spent the tail end of a sunny morning with the blinds down watching David Cronenberg’s ‘The Brood’ (1979). I watch a lot (A LOT) of horror movies and am pretty inured to the mechanism behind their production. But on occasion, I really wonder about the minds behind them. We might ask ourselves if […]