We have a very special guest on this episode of the album discussion podcast, Linfield music professor and professional concert pianist, Dr Johnandrew Slominski. On the pod, Sam and Dr. Slominski discuss the Foo Fighter’s 2014 album, Sonic Highways, the documentary series that came along with it, and the unique features of recording and performing.
This week I have noted Childish Gambino enthusiast, Brandon Armosino on to talk about the last Gambino album in wake of his headlining Coachella performance, and where we have been with Donald Glover before and after the release of the genre-bending 2016 album.
Sam talks with Graeme and Ty about Anderson .Paak and how we got to his new album, Ventura. What brought the excitement around Paak’s most recent releases, and what do we think of them.
Sam goes into more depth on the album in his latest Medium piece here.
Maiah Wynne is an up and coming artist who just moved to the Portland area to jump start her career. In the past year she starred in and performed in a movie, and is currently in the process of releasing a single every month for a year.
On this episode, I talk to Wynne about her career thus far as well as breaking into the music industry as a young talent. She shared the genres and people who influenced her music, and the combinations she makes with them. We also talked about her recent performances at Seattle’s Sound Off competition and South by Southwest. Wynne was fresh off a performance at Linfield college before her interview.
Wynne has shows this spring around the northwest in Washington, Idaho and Oregon. She also just released her submission to the NPR Tiny Desk Contest,
On this excerpt from the For the Record podcast, we talk about the past few weeks of hip hop news. We continue on the 21 Savage story that has developed over the past month or so, and dive into his financial literacy campaign. Another top story that’s been covered over the past few months is R. Kelly’s sexual abuse of minors. We talk about recent statements from Kelly’s former lawyer and the latest developments in the case.
Joe and Sam come back and talk about a lighter-hearted story, Jaden Smith’s efforts to bring clean water to Flint. We briefly go over the case of Lil C-Note, and shame Sam for his unpreparedness around the story. Lastly, we give an update on imprisoned rapper Tay K and the newest charges against him.
To finish off the show, Sam talks about his favorite albums that have came out over the past few weeks, and some hip hop things to look forward to.