Sterloid Talks!

Aaron "Sterloid" Sterling talks to himself and with guests about his favorite things like Music, Culture, Literature, Perrier and Unicorns. Aaron is a drummer, producer and engineer who lives in Los Angeles and whose credits include John Mayer, Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Maren Morris, James Bay, Keith Urban, Sara Bareilles, and many more.

Julianna Barwick

Aaron sits down and talks with the gloriously talented Julianna Barwick. Julianna makes some of the most haunting and beautiful music using vocal loops and minimal production. She has made three studio albums and has been involved in some fascinating multi-media exhibits such as creating the "soundtrack" for a hotel in New York City.

11-20
01:00:14

Wendy Melvoin

Aaron and Laurel Sterling sit down with Wendy Melvoin (Prince & The Revolution) and discuss...... 1. Airplane Conversations 2. Proper SM57 Technique 3. Learning to Love Your Dog 4. Prince & The Revolution 5. Wendy & Lisa 6. Wrecking Crew 7. If You Only

10-23
01:03:13

James Bay

1. Meet You At The Crossroads 2. Touring The Forests Of England 3. Pop Infrastructure 4. Let’s Play A Game 5. Discovering Radiohead This Year 6. Two Years To Pick 7. What Have I Been Listening To Lately 8. James Receives A Phone Call 9. Songwriting Intentions

10-07
49:09

Jefferson of Sugar Percussion

Jefferson Shallenberger of Sugar Percussion sits down with Aaron and discusses drum building, marriage, pain, suffering, self-doubt, turning the mic around on Aaron, the future of Sugar Percussion, receiving thank you emails, and why Aaron hates TV.  

09-27
01:28:09

Thinking In Shapes

-Giving Away All My Secrets -Vinyl Addictions -If You Only Had Two Years To Pick -Enneagram Talk -Bullies and Romantic Warriors -Social Paranoia -Perrier Budgets -Realizing You Have Ideasthesia -What Have I Been Listening To Lately  

09-18
50:43

Lessons Of The Unlearned

1. Playing Drums From A Primitive Place 2. Proper Bassoon Technique 3. How To Eat At Restaurants 4. How To Say Money Things 5. Starting Out With A Tiny Studio 6. Masterclasses Without A Master 7. Check Out My DM’s 8. Sideperson VS. Artist 9. What Have I Been Listening To Lately

09-04
36:25

The Death Of Traditionalism

1. A Story About Murder 2. Deep Dish Pizza 3. The Progression Of Jazz 4. The Death Of Virgil 5. Experiencing Altered States 6. Aaron Sincerely Reads A Page Aloud 7. Lying To A Grocer 8. What Have I Been Listening To Lately 9. Let’s Talk About Gear 10. I Don’t Know If You Saw My Post

08-25
34:31

In My Solitude

Solo episode. On the road. Aaron breaks down his "touring rig" and also HAS a breakdown about his inability to smile on stage. Also new editions of such hit segments as "What Have I Been Listening To Lately" and "I've Got A Story To Tell."

08-02
37:37

Gothic Tropic

Her cool ass record that everyone should hear.....Being a sideperson with Beck, Borns and Charlie XCX.....Why guitarists are good at percussion.....Full on nerd talk about guitar tone.....We play “Who Do You Like, Who Do You Not Like, Who Did You Used To Like"

07-15
01:09:29

Check Out My DM's

Aaron and Laurel go through Aaron's DM's and answer questions while repeatedly getting interrupted by their kids, their dog and a full fledged Southern California earthquake.

07-06
01:02:48

Sterloid Talks! with Ben Rector

Aaron sits down with Ben Rector and discusses songwriting process, his new live record, potential collaborations with Bill Belichick, being afraid to say people's first names, love of Golf and Ultimate Frisbee and the genius of Swedish pop songwriting.

06-26
01:11:51

The First Episode with Special Guest Laurel Sterling

Aaron attempts to layout the groundwork for his new podcast with the help of his wife, Laurel, and everything goes super smoothly. 

06-11
41:21

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