The Alaska Music Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Music and interviews from the majestic and mysterious Far North. Presenting original music from Indie to Alaskana to stellar Symphonic performances, the Alaska Music Podcast brings you music to match our mountains. Original artist interviews bring insight into the Alaskan music experience.
In which we delight in exploring the remarkably colorful yet subtle world of Alaskan singer/songwriter, Sarah C Hanson, through her new album, All The Bones.
The Bluescast, also known as the 20th Century Bluescast, was Alaska’s news comedy group for more than 30 years. The Juneau-based troupe began in 1979 as a radio program on public station KTOO. In the early 1980s, members brought its made-up news, dramatic skits and song parodies to the stage.
Introducing ASO Encores - A podcast featuring new and historic recordings from the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Visit ASOEncores.com for the full shows and interviews.
In which we hear the new song from Matt Schultz and Libby Roderick - "Investing In Love" - and also enjoy some Jazz in the Fireweed
...in which we find ourselves at the Fairview Inn in Talkeetna, listening to Good Company, because that what happens in Talkeetna.
The original soundtrack to the MARS multimedia exhibition at the Anchorage Museum - on display until September 7, 2026 - composed by Kurt Riemann, who is coincidentally the host of this show.
Casey Smith and Lance Howard - two Alaskan artists, two distinct styles for your musical perusal.
Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's The Alaska Music Podcast with The Anchorage Symphony - Holst's THE PLANETS
A free house concert! With Armin Abdihodžić, classical guitar and Tomoka Raften, flute.
Anchorage composer / producer John Larson with his latest musical release - Through the Stillness, Through the Darkness
Through this interview and his new songs, Alaskan Songwriter Lou Nathanson comes clean about practically everything, using songs from his new album, Darwin's Tango.
In which the Long of it is Beethoven's 6th Symphony and the Short of it is Chad Reynvaan's new release, "One Minute Songs". Who will win? Why are you asking me? You be the judge.
Celebrate Halloween with Fairbanks Psychobilly band The Avery Wolves. Is it a Trick or a Treat?
In which we interview ASO musical director Elizabeth Schulze. Concluding with the 2024 performance of Tchaikovsky Symphony #5 by the Anchorage Symphony.
Direct from Palmer Alaska to your ears. Hot off the presses, the third album from AC and the 907s.
Yours truly presents a show of music for live video without the video. So close your eyes and make your own video. From a live 2024 Anchorage Museum performance.
Yes, you read that right. Using classic poetry about Alaska, plenty of self-promotion and raw nerve, we present the first AI Alaska Music Podcast. Let us know what you think about all this at www.nightworksmedia.com
Two remarkable high school bands wandered into Surreal Studios, made great albums and then vanished. Listen to them on this episode of "Well, that happened."
Premiering the new album from Pat Fitzgerald, "Last Bird Out", fresh from the microphones of Tenth Planet Records in Fairbanks.
In which we play new music released in 2023 and great music from the vaults. Featuring Black Barrel and the Bad Men ad well as Hot Dish, Unfaithful Lovers and Hot and Awkward.
A priceless time capsule of two entire Alaskan compilation albums from the early 1980's.
In which we skip the first six songs and play the seventh. Crazy, we know, but we're pioneers.
An interview with Lauren Langford of Alaska Music Zine about the dawn of her new publication, amidst our discussion about the new band "Black Barrel and the Bad Men" with a few band new songs.
In which we break apart the production and songwriting of Travis Watson's new song "Rollin."
AlaskAdvice - The startling debut of the The "Alaskan Advice" segment of the Alaska Music Podcast.
Maeve and Quinn are twins from Alaska who create musical magic. In this long-awaited show we take a deep dive into their artistry and unique sound.
A concert of violin music from the remarkable fingers of Dawn Lindsay and Marcio Candido
As underground and underrated as you could possibly be, Rick Kinsey's PIKAL has been around in one form or another through many Alaskan scene changes. I call up Rick and we talk a little about the band and play the album "Music For Girls."
In which our dear host shares the microphone with a moderately informed ChatBot and sees what happens. Because what could go wrong?
Ruben Gaines was the legendary Alaskan poet who created the Paul Bunyan of Alaska - Chilkoot Charlie. Here is a compilation of his greatest stories about life in Alaska and the adventures of Chilkoot.
Merry Christmas from Alaska - Christmas #5 - A Personal Christmas show from Kurt and MJ Riemann
An uninterrupted performance of Alaska Chamber Singers' Messiah. Enjoy this brand new 2022 recording. Merry Christmas!
In which I scrap an entire show to play the Juneau-based Volitar project instead. Enjoy the ride.
An introduction to the new musical and artistic director of the Anchorage Symphony, Elizabeth Schulze. She presents the Dvořák "New World" Symphony #9 with insights into how and when it was composed. This complete performance was recorded live in Anchorage in October 2022 in the Atwood concert hall.
A show only about Sophia Street, Man Time, Laureli Amadeus and Strawberry Friend. It's really cool because they're really cool.
Selections from the recent ARIA compilation as well as other goodies you've never probably heard before.
A bit of everything and some interesting connections during the Random Record Record Wheel.
It the 40th anniversary of The Rhythm Romancers' ROMANTICS album. Plus some musical followups. Bluegrass, baby!
We feature a live in-studio performance by Fiona Rose and hear about what's next. Plus releases from Wiley Post and Raised by Humans.
We play songs from Stu Schulman's album and elsewhere and talk about just a small part of his immense influence and musical legacy.
This time every song is better than every other song. How do we do it? We'd like to know, too.
The ten-year anniversary of Cold and Loud, the time capsule of Anchorage bands, takes center stage. Let's hear how it has held up to the elements.
The first All-Vinyl podcast of Alaskan music anywhere in the universe, or double your music back.
Who was Simeon Oliver? Did Larry admit to a crime? Is Conway Innocent? These and other questions you didn't even think to ask are answered in this episode. You're welcome.
We explore the 80's music scene in Alaska with David Molletti - founding member of the XQs, which was at the epicenter of scene. The music we play comes from one of the few remaining tapes that surfaced in the Alaska Music Archives from nearly 40 years ago. Now the story can be told!
The Alaskan Music Podcast's first Behind the Song interview with MJ Riemann. After a lot of other music.
In which The Alaskan Music Podcast is broadcast from Outer Space. But don't worry, there's no place like Nome.
The dubious backstories behind a few Alaskan artists and the fortunes of the others as told through cookies. Or as we call it, April 1.
More Alaskans doing Alaskan stuff which is remarkably like stuff people do elsewhere, but better, because it's from Alaska.
It's been 15 years since the release of Alaska Mando and our Random Retro Record Roulette Wheel uncovers something even more remarkable.
Exploring the two forces of Alaskan music. Plus a special visit to the Random Retro Record Roulette Wheel™.
New releases and some music you may have missed. We spin the wheel and discover something cool about that ancient bar in Spenard.
From punk dulcimer to jazz trumpet, this show's got a little bit of everything from the far north.
The first full episode of new and classic Alaskan music tracks from the Last Frontier. Folk, rock, instrumental and more. New and always one-of-a-kind music from up North! Keep warm with an Alaskan song in your heart!
The Anchorage Community Messiah, performed in 2018, two days after the 7.1 earthquake that rocked South Central Alaska. Happy Holidays!
Still more of the best of Alaska! Volume 3 of classic Christmas music. Our Christmas gift to you!
It's the second Christmas show! Another musical offering of Alaskan Christmas music from the Last Frontier.
It's Christmas! Enjoy a selection of Alaskan artists performing classic Christmas music. Happy Holidays from everyone in the Last Frontier.