INTERVIEW: Reggie Harris Bridges Generations, Political Divides

INTERVIEW: Reggie Harris Bridges Generations, Political Divides

ByRachel CholstJun 22, 2021

Reggie Harris and I spoke for an hour the other day, and at some point in the middle of it I thought to myself, “Wow — I’m so lucky.” Harris released his latest album On Solid Ground in March —…

HEY! LISTEN: Turn On and Tune In to Jazz Pioneer Jane McNealy’s “One Day at a Time”

HEY! LISTEN: Turn On and Tune In to Jazz Pioneer Jane McNealy’s “One Day at a Time”

ByRachel CholstJun 21, 2021

“One Day At A Time” is the title track from Jane McNealy’s upcoming album. Written and recorded in 1980, Judy Karp’s evocative vocal performance lends an earthy post-modern twist to the conventional narrative of city life, chronicling one woman’s interior…

PRIDE MONTH: Izzy Heltai’s One-Two Punch on “Beauty Queen” and “Give It a Try”

PRIDE MONTH: Izzy Heltai’s One-Two Punch on “Beauty Queen” and “Give It a Try”

ByRachel CholstJun 18, 2021

I’ve been a fan of Izzy Heltai from the jump, and it was such a pleasure chatting with him about his first album Father on Country Queer Spotlight. (If podcasts aren’t your thing, you can read excerpts of the interview…

Episode 176: Juneteenth Pride with Terry Blade

Episode 176: Juneteenth Pride with Terry Blade

ByRachel CholstJun 18, 2021

I’m honored to be joined by Terry Blade to celebrate Juneteenth and Pride! In this episode, Terry discuss his new single “Forward,” as well as his diverse influences and the BIPOC artists he resonates with. We also discuss the rapid…

HEY! LISTEN: Hellbound Glory, The Lowdown Drifters, Seryn, and Tim LightYear Kick Back in “Malt Liquor”

HEY! LISTEN: Hellbound Glory, The Lowdown Drifters, Seryn, and Tim LightYear Kick Back in “Malt Liquor”

ByRachel CholstJun 17, 2021

The Lowdown Drifters are a country folk rock band from Stanwood, WA. They formed around a shared love of songwriting with the goal of fostering and furthering the tradition of country music. The Drifters built up a solid fan base…