‘Rip‘ is a Madison-based musician, DJ, producer, and filmmaker who seems to thrive when he’s hard at work. As a five-time winner at the Madison Hip Hop Awards, Rip has gained both local and national recognition for the music he makes, including his many followers on YouTube who love his danceable pop tunes. Rip has some exciting … Continue reading Interview with Rip [Podcast]
Positivity. Good vibes. Great people. Fun music. These are just a few things that immediately come to mind when I think of The People Brothers Band—a Madison-based “rhythm & soul” group known for their uplifting live shows. We had the pleasure of having two PBB members, Teresa and Greg, in the Murfie office recently. They had a … Continue reading Interview with The People Brothers Band [Podcast]
Ha Ha Tonka is a rock band from Missouri with a sound influenced by life in the Ozarks. We recently had guitarist and vocalist Brian Roberts on the phone for an interview, because we wanted to find out his thoughts on Bloodshot Records, the value of buying music, and getting through a personal run-in with cancer and the … Continue reading Interview with Ha Ha Tonka [Podcast]
Q: What do you get when you put four funny dudes in the same room to talk about music? A: Quite the entertaining interview. Wheelhouse is a four piece Americana/Bluegrass band keeping the red dirt style going hard in Madison. The energy at their live shows is infectious—on Tuesdays at the Come Back In, they’re met with cheery … Continue reading Interview with Wheelhouse [Podcast]
Electronic music is an exciting genre. The addition of technology to the music-making progress created a rapid and diverse evolution of styles and sounds. Man Mantis mixes electronic, hip hop and other styles to make something pleasing to the ears. And as he creates, the music takes a life of its own. We at Murfie know … Continue reading Interview with Man Mantis [Podcast]
photo credit: Reginald Van Nurden Caroline Smith is a singer and songwriter who will not hesitate to point out how the music she creates, like herself, changes over time. Her sound could previously be clearly defined as indie rock, but a whole new world opened up to her when she covered the song “Drown in My Own … Continue reading Interview with Caroline Smith [Podcast]
Pigeon John is a rapper and more—with a deep focus on the musical element of his songs and influences from De La Soul to The Beatles, lovers of pop, rock, and blues can easily find themselves turned on to his sound. After continually evolving over the years, Pigeon John has discovered himself as a writer and … Continue reading Interview with Pigeon John [Podcast]
Outside of Murfie, I host a weekly radio show on 91.7fm WSUM-Madison called U DUB. Recently on my show, I got to interview one of my favorite bands of all time—Slightly Stoopid! Slightly Stoopid is a reggae-ska-rock-punk-crossover band from California that has been going strong for over 17 years. Originally signed by Bradley Nowell of … Continue reading Interview with Slightly Stoopid [Podcast]
Photo credit: Chase Jarvis Zoë Keating is a world-famous cellist and engaging storyteller. With a background in computer engineering, Zoë creates rich, layered cello compositions by looping audio tracks with a foot-petal-controlled laptop. In this great interview, Zoë discusses a lot of what makes her unique. Take a listen! Who: Zoë Keating, interviewed by Kayla Liederbach What: Producing independent … Continue reading Interview with Zoë Keating [Podcast]
The Nadas are an alt-rock-country rock from Iowa with a history that spans 20 years. As you’d expect, they’ve seen a lot changes in that time, and successfully stayed on the front edge of things. In this interview, you’ll hear behind-the-scenes info about a tried-and-true American band that any rock lover will really dig. Who: … Continue reading Interview with The Nadas [Podcast]
Have you ever discovered a band during their live show, and found yourself a delighted dancing machine? Well, that happened to me when I saw the band Kiwi play a show with New Kingston, Groundation and John Brown’s Body in NYC. We’re talking jazzy, rootsy music with the whole works: horns, keys, guitar, bass, and positive, … Continue reading Interview with Kiwi [Podcast]
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin is a band worth checking out! Their at-home recordings fit well with their indie pop sound. Since 2005, they’ve put out a solid discography that’s received rave reviews, and even earned themselves a spot in the soundtrack of the popular show The O.C. This phone interview was recorded while the … Continue reading Interview with Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin [Podcast]
You can’t go wrong with rock music. (That’s what they say, right?) Here’s an interview with a true rocker, Russell Pollard, who has been a member of bands like Sebadoh and Folk Implosion. Right now Russell is front man of the band Everest, and after being on the road with Neil Young, Wilco, and My … Continue reading Interview with Everest [Podcast]
It’s easy to get hooked on the sweet harmonies sung by Paper Bird, and it’s fun to flow with the rich instrumental layers in their music. With their “joyful blend of folk, roots, and Americana“, this seven-piece band from Colorado is quickly rising to the top. Here’s an interesting interview with the band’s percussionist, Mark … Continue reading Interview with Paper Bird [Podcast]
It’s been said that Pushmi-Pullyu is a band that goes in many directions. Whether it’s electronic, pop, rock or blues, this Madison-based group does it well, and in their own distinct way. Here’s some exciting news: They’re set to release a brand new album, Never Love a Stranger—and advance copies are exclusively available on Murfie! The time … Continue reading Interview with Pushmi-Pullyu [Podcast]
Have you ever been excited to discover a great new band for the first time during their live show? Well, that’s what happens to many people who cross paths with Chris Wilson and Planet Earth! With all the foot stompin’, hand clappin’, and those feel-good tunes, you’re sure to fall in love. Here’s an interview with … Continue reading Interview with Chris Wilson and Planet Earth [Podcast]
The David Mayfield Parade is making quite a stir in the music scene. With over 200 shows a year, a die-hard fan base, and support from renowned bands like The Avett Brothers, only good things are to come for this rootsy Americana band. Who: David Mayfield; interviewed by Kayla Liederbach What: David chats about traveling, the new … Continue reading Interview with The David Mayfield Parade [Podcast]
Some bands really have that “timeless sound”— and Harmonious Wail is one of those bands. With some essentials like a mandolin, bass, and a cardboard box, this group knows how to create the jazziest gypsy grooves one can imagine. This is an interview with Sims (mandolin) and Maggie (vocals, box) Delaney-Potthoff, recorded in a disc warehouse room … Continue reading Interview with Harmonious Wail [Podcast]
Bleeding Rainbow has just one request: Don’t ask about their band name! Focus on their sound. They’ve been described as “Psychedelic Shoepunk Post-gaze,” if that makes it any clearer. In this interview, band member and singer, Sarah, discusses the evolution of Bleeding Rainbow from a 2 to 4-piece, the current trend of super-strung-together-genre-classifications, and yes, … Continue reading Interview with Bleeding Rainbow [Podcast]
According to The Simpkin Project’s facebook page, they play a “multi-faceted blend of reggae and Americana that varies greatly on its exterior layers but only atop the organic rhythms of reggae music.” Let’s see what the band mates say in person! Who: Shawn Taylor and Phil Simpkin; interviewed by Kayla Liederbach What: The guys of The Simpkin Project talk about roots reggae and the … Continue reading Interview with The Simpkin Project [Podcast]