Karmacoda came onto the scene in San Francisco as an arty, experimental trip hop band back in 2002. Today, they’re a sophisticated group of musicians who make great electronic AND acoustic music. From their live performances to their cool YouTube videos to their growing list of high-caliber releases, Karmacoda is the band you want to hear, and the band you want to know.
In this special episode, Heather and B from Karmacoda chilled out with me in their studio for a fun, in-depth interview on their music, their techniques, and their inspirations. You’ll hear samples from a number of their tracks and you’ll finish this interview wanting to hear them play live. Let’s hope you get that opportunity this year!
Many thanks to B and Heather for sharing this with us!
The tracks:
And here’s a video that we talk about in the interview: Expand Your Musical Horizons podcast by Cary Norsworthy is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.
Shine’s third album “Judas and Mary” releases 8 March
The French trip-hop band Shine released their first album in 2008 and received much critical acclaim. In their second release “Shine Featuring Terry Reid,” they were joined by the legendary and iconoclastic British rocker, Terry Reid.
In 2012, they’re releasing their third album, “Judas and Mary,” which delivers even more of the melodic trip-hop goodness that made them popular worldwide, from touring with acts like Morcheeba to inclusion in the TV show “Ugly Betty.”
I had an opportunity to talk to them in Paris about their career thus far. In this interview, we discuss their beginnings and their work with Terry Reid, and give us a sneak preview of “Judas and Mary.”
“Judas and Mary” releases on March 8, 2012 on iTunes, Amazon, and Bandcamp.
Included track samples:
See the first Shine video for “Judas and Mary” here! Expand Your Musical Horizons podcast by Cary Norsworthy is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.
Jake Paland talked about his music and about the music industry with me in a restaurant in London
uploaded 21 October 2008
AAC file (includes artwork, links, and markers)
In London in October, 2008, I met with guitarist/electronica artist Jake Paland in a restaurant and we talked about his music as a solo artist and with PFL, as well as our observations about the music industry.
Included are five tracks (three with PFL, two solo). Learn how Jake works with his music partner, Felix Wolter, to create PFL’s music while they’re living in separate countries.
[update in September 2009 -- Jake is now living in Germany again!]
1. PFL – Rise and Fall (Julia Messenger, vocals) 2. PFL – Les Histoires (Betty Lagachette, vocals) 3. PFL – Sweetest Sound (Valeska Jakobowicz, vocals) 4. JAKE PALAND – Jungle Rock 5. JAKE PALAND – Don’t Think Twice
All PFL tracks are from the album “Something to Say” (buy from iTunes). Jake Paland’s tracks are from “Santa MoonRay Jungle” compilation.
Special Interview: Downtempo 25
Interview with DJ Delivery in San Francisco, featuring a special mix
originally broadcast in March 2008
DJ Delivery in his studio in San Francisco
AAC (iTunes version) MP3 (everyone else)
This episode features DJ Delivery, who tells the story and the inspiration behind the featured mix that you’ll hear: a dark fusion of ominous soundbites, downtempo, trip-hop, and drum-and-bass. Think “MK Ultra,” and listen to the interview to find out why.
Pierre and I talked at a tabac in the Bastille
Special Interview with Pierre Baillot of The Maïdo Project
iTunes [AAC] version [right-click to download]
Pierre talks about his background as a jazz musician and creator of The Maïdo Project, the influence of ethnic music on the Paris scene, and the difficulties of getting recognition in a city known for its overwhelming arts scene. Includes five great tracks from the Maïdo Project.
You can learn more about the Maido Project at their MySpace website—check it out!
The Maido Project currently has two albums: “Electric Blue” and “Safran.” You can buy their music at iTunes or at fnac. Please give them your support and buy their tracks.
Merci beaucoup à Pierre pour l’interview.
Playlist:
Track 1: Galatasaray (remix)
Track 2: Hey Pete
Track 3: I Know Now
Track 4: Jungle Beat
Track 5: Peace
Buy at fnac or iTunes
