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I sat down w Parker Schultz, who fronts the indie rock band Social Cig. Their most recent singles "From Afar / Hot Red" dropped last month. We discussed the difference between brats and Italian sausage, Social Cig's evolution from DIY project to full band, opening for Wet Leg, their last album "Nothing is Ever For Sure and Everything is Always Changing", and plans for a new album and movie later this summer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-slowey/support

I sat down w multifaceted artist Zelda RayGun, who is behind the ethical clothing line Always Be A Buddy. They are also a muralist, front the band Delicious Monsters, and host the podcast Zelvis Live From the Moon. We discussed Zelda's dreams of becoming an artist since the age of four, creating art that has utility, what Delicious Monsters is up to, the political nature of art, and talking the paranormal and metaphysical on their podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-slowey/support

I sat down w mixed media artist, DJ, filmmaker and photographer Angelus Bailey, whose debut feature documentary "A Sense of Humor" is about the West Coast underground comedy scene coping w the effects of the pandemic. He grew up in southeastern Wisconsin before relocating to LA in the 2000's. We discussed Angelus' origins being creative through wordplay as a kid, DJing around southeastern Wisconsin in the 90's, relocating to LA, interviewing 120 comics for the doc, and his plans to release the doc in due time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-slowey/support

I sat down w founder of MKE Overdose Prevention, Chelsea England. The organization provides Narcan training and supplies to local businesses, communities and individuals around Milwaukee. We discussed how and why MKE Overdose Prevention started, Chelsea's social work, how Narcan works, why addiction and overdoses need to be decriminalized, and her goals w the organization. Shoot [email protected] an email for more info. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-slowey/support

I sat down w electronic duo Mood Migration, Steph Siegman and Mitch Hummel. Their debut album "By Fire" dropped last summer. They're also involved w concert series and artist collective Mid Coast. We discussed Steph and Mitch's gradual conception of Mood Migration, their album, Mid Coast's selection process, shifting Mid Coast from a concert series into a broader creative collective, and coping w material conditions as artists. Mid Coast's Coffee Social is this Saturday at Juneau Park from 12-3PM! Their next showcase is July 1st at Cactus Club! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-slowey/support

I sat down w vocalist of dark dream pop band Rose of the West, Gina Barrington. Their debut self-titled album released in 2019.  We had coffee and discussed Gina's beginnings as a musician, having eclectic influences, Rose of the West's evolution, their first album, and the upcoming sophomore album. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-slowey/support

I sat down w two members of funky indie rock band The Panoptics - Ben Plaisted and David Purpura. Their EP "Revitalize" dropped last summer. We tossed around Natty Ice and discussed Ben and David's origins playing together in high school, finding bandmates Jacob and Natan and Yishay, playing Linneman's, their EP, and having a stylistically dense sound. Catch them at Anodyne this Friday night! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-slowey/support

I sat down w DJ Grand Master O, who brings all kinds of music to the club with his favorites being house and hip hop. He's co-founder of Digital Crate DJs, who book live entertainment at spots across southeastern Wisconsin. We discussed Orlando's beginnings DJing from having speakers in his locker in high school, moving from Chicago to Milwaukee, meeting his business partner in a college math class, where you can find Digital Crate DJ shows, and being a jack of all trades. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-slowey/support

I sat down w singer-songwriter Holly Haebig, whose debut album "In Love We Trust" was released in 2011 (as Holly Wake on YouTube). A flutist and guitarist, she's passionate about healing through song and dance. We discussed Holly's inception into Milwaukee music when she was handed a shaker at a Clamnation show, playing w the group One Drum, her album, teaching kids the joy of music, and then she was kind enough to share a couple pieces she wrote live! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-slowey/support

I sat down w singer-songwriter Shell Bells, whose music often incorporates themes of spirit and fantasy. She's also the co-founder of Clarke Street Fest in Riverwest. We discussed Shell's inception into Milwaukee music during a folk revivalist era, the Low Down Sound days, how fantasy can be used to teach life lessons, her use of auxiliary instruments and looping pedal, and her residency at Angelo's Piano Lounge. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-slowey/support

I sat down w Tanner Musgrove, who's currently crowdfunding for Lilliput Records, the new record store going into what will be the former Exclusive Company on Milwaukee's East Side. With business partner Brian Kirk, they've already raised over $20,000. We discussed the special place Exclusive Company has had in our hearts, starting record collections, Tanner and Brian's vision for Lilliput, their GoFundMe goals, and hoping to open the store this summer. There's a benefit show for Lilliput Records at Cactus Club this Sunday! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-slowey/support

I sat down w graphic designer, visual and fiber artist, poet, and world traveler Bre Legan, who is currently in grad school through the Trinity Fellowship at Marquette. They're a very, very important person in my life! We discussed Bre's passion for empathetic storytelling, growing up in wide open spaces, their takeaways from living in Italy and Seattle, being inspired by the passage of time, and working w the rad sensory comfort company Calm Strips. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-slowey/support