Talk Music Talk With Boice

For over three decades, the voice of Chris Cornell has deeply affected millions of fans including author and journalist Corbin Reiff. Corbin’s new book, Total F*cking Godhead: The Biography of Chris Cornell, is a respectful tribute to the legacy of the Soundgarden and Audioslave lead singer. Corbin deftly balances Cornell’s life and music without ever resorting to a salacious portrait. [Total F*cking Godhead: The Biography of Chris Cornell will be released on July 28 from Post Hill Press.] Visit Corbin Reiff online: https://mobile.twitter.com/corbinreiff boice is also the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OAjmWiwBFIRJwNTwGmkXr STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                               http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundclo

When you listen to a Jessica Lynn song you can hear the passion in her voice. The same passion (and hard work) that has propelled the independent country artist through four years of international touring, multiple public television specials and Billboard takeovers. The Brooklyn- born songwriter and multi-instrumentalist’s new video for the ballad “Run To” was recently added to CMT.com and has yielded over 75,000 views in a month. [This episode features “Run To” in its entirety.] Visit Jessica Lynn online: https://www.jessicalynnmusic.org boice is also the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OAjmWiwBFIRJwNTwGmkXr STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                               http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundcloud.com/thisi

The music of jazz pianist Kris Davis explores the exciting connection between improvisation and composition. 2019’s Diatom Ribbons (Pyroclastic) appeared on multiple year-end round- ups including the top spot from NPR’s jazz critics and on the NY Times’ jazz albums list. In addition to Kris’s daring playing, Diatom Ribbons features a wealth of talents including Terri Lyne Carrington Marc Ribot and Esperanza Spalding. [This episode features “Rhizomes ft. Nels Cline” from Diatom Ribbons in its entirety.] Visit Kris Davis online: https://krisdavis.net https://krisdavis.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/krisdavismusic boice is also the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OAjmWiwBFIRJwNTwGmkXr STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                               http://bit.ly/

The music of Allan Rayman is a dizzying array of genres including hip-hop, rock, r&b and grunge. The Toronto-based singer/songwriter continues on this path of exploration with his fourth full-length album, CHRISTIAN, which includes production by Alex da Kid. The title is named for Christian Slater who starred in Pump Up the Volume, a film that has inspired Allan. [This episode features “Madhouse” from CHRISTIAN in its entirety.] Visit Allan Rayman online: https://m.youtube.com/allanrayman https://www.instagram.com/allanrayman boice is also the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OAjmWiwBFIRJwNTwGmkXr STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                               http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT

In turbulent times we need audacious artists like Fusilier. His just released EP, Upstream (Brassland), features the title track about isolation plus a sinister take on Martha and the Vandellas’ “Dancing in the Street” that finds the classic twisted into a protest anthem. The Brooklyn-based vocalist and multi-instrumentalist has also released self-directed videos for both songs. [This episode features the full-version of “Upstream” in its entirety.] Visit Fusilier online: https://www.instagram.com/blakeful https://fusilier.bandcamp.com The last live show I attended before the quarantine featured an incredible bill at Brooklyn’s Sultan Room with Fusilier and two other TMT guests: Wsabi Fox and Bartees Strange: Wsabi Fox (Jennae Santos) TMT 169: https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice/talk-music-talk-with-boice-wsabi-fox-interview-169 Bartees Strange TMT 206: https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice/talk-music-talk-with-boice-bartees-strange-podcast- interview-206 boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The Stra

In his second TMT interview, singer-songwriter Beau Borek returns with his new album, Realistic Weather, a collection inspired by the aspects of home—both the physical and the emotional. It's been three years since his debut Different Generations was released and in that time he's lived in four different states including his current residence in Durham, North Carolina. [This episode features “Puppy,” “Prograde” and “Santa Fe” from Realistic Weather in their entirety.] Visit Beau Borek online: https://beauborek.bandcamp.com Listen to previous Beau Borek TMT interview #138: http://bit.ly/TMTbeauborek boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OAjmWiwBFIRJwNTwGmkXr STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                               http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SO

Singer-Songwriter Kendal Conrad loves the storytelling you find in a contemporary country song. The Pennsylvania-native is an excellent student of the genre because one listen to her recent singles and you recognize all the integral elements. Instantly hummable? Check! Lyrics that mean something? Check! And a soaring voice? Triple check! If she keeps this up, any day now Kendal will be the one who's studied. [This episode features the singles “Leader of the Pack” and “Come to Your Senses” in their entirety.] Visit Kendal Conrad online: https://kendalconrad.com https://www.instagram.com/kendalconrad https://twitter.com/kendalconrad boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: https://www.strandbooks.com/strandcast STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                               http://bit.ly/TMTspoti

Brooklyn-based songwriter/keyboardist Aviv Goldgeier is the driving force behind the group Valipala, whose sound he refers to as “prog-soul”. Their latest EP, bubble, spends its six songs defining that term and blowing up just about every other genre mash-up into an original creation that results in one of the freshest collections you'll hear this year. [This episode features the bubble EP in its entirety.] Acclaimed singer/songwriter Aviv Goldgeier is a mentor and friend of Aviv’s. I previously interviewed Gabriel on Episode 180: https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice/talk-music-talk-with-boice-gabriel-kahane-interview-180 Visit Valipala online: https://valipala.bandcamp.com https://valipalamusic.com https://www.instagram.com/valipalamusic TALK MUSIC TALK GoFundMe Campaign: As with many creatives, I was laid off from my day job due to Covid-19 at Strand Bookstore. Fortunately, I’ll be able to collect unemployment and will be able to return to my job once everything returns to normal. However, bills and rent still

The best cover songs are both an homage and a compass directed to fresh territory. Say Goodbye to Pretty Boy (Brassland) is the solo debut from Bartees Strange and it features his interpretations of songs by the National. Like the (true) fan he is, Strange spans the catalog of the beloved band with deep cuts and well-known favorites. [This episode features “About Today” from Say Goodbye to Pretty Boy in its entirety.] Visit Bartees Strange online: https://www.instagram.com/bartees_strange https://twitter.com/bartees_strange https://barteesstrange.bandcamp.com/releases boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: https://www.strandbooks.com/strandcast STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                               http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundclou

Singer/Songwriter Walter Martin continues his tradition of making great music. He was a co-founder of both Jonathan Fire*Eater and the Walkmen and just released a solo album, The World at Night. Night is dedicated to fellow Jonathan Fire*Eater member, Stewart Lupton, who died two years ago at the age of 43. [This episode features “Little Summer Fly” from The World at Night in its entirety.] Visit Walter Martin online: https://www.waltermartinmusic.com/band https://www.instagram.com/waltermartinmusic boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: https://www.strandbooks.com/strandcast STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                               http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP

Producer Galcher Lustwerk returns with his third full-length release, Information (Ghostly International), that finds him expanding his unique take on Deep House that functions in your living room or the club. The Brooklyn-based DJ and rapper continues to explore the darker side of the genre with a complete immersion into beats, hooks and despair. [This episode includes “Bit” from Information in its entirety.] Visit Galcher Lustwerk online: https://galcherlustwerk.bandcamp.com/album/information https://www.instagram.com/lustwerk.music boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: https://www.strandbooks.com/strandcast STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                               http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPH

A Thoughtful Collapse, the new album from guitarist/bandleader Pravin Thompson, is a whirlwind collide of genres and time signatures. A signature blend of jazz, metal, rock and…????? The Brooklyn-based artist’s full-length debut bristles with his well-honed chops and the perfect musicians to execute his composition skills. [This episode features “Devil at Your Heels” from A Thoughtful Collapse in its entirety.] Visit Pravin Thompson online: https://www.instagram.com/pravinthompson A Thoughtful Collapse will be released March 27 on CD, Bandcamp and all streaming services. A Thoughtful Collapse Release Party, March 29 at Arlene’s Grocery: https://www.arlenesgrocery.net/e/pravin-thompson-sivan-arbel-and-doves-peak-at-arlene-s- grocery-86093938287/ boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: htt

Whether you call it an EP or an album, singer-songwriter Clara Joy’s Far From Here is overflowing with hooks. Far From Here is self-performed and produced and independently released. The New York-based artist was inspired by the DIY culture of the city along with the Bandcamp ethos that anyone can distribute their own music. [This episode features “Drop Out” from Far From Here in its entirety.] Visit Clara Joy online: https://www.instagram.com/clrajoy https://clarajoy.bandcamp.com boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: https://www.strandbooks.com/strandcast STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                               http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http:/

It hardly seems fair to have to wait more than two years between a Nick Pope release. But here we are…and the wait was well worth it. The singer-songwriter is not only back with a new album, Wowed Me Out, he's returning to Talk Music Talk for his second visit. Overflowing with melodies, Wowed Me Out was partly inspired by childhood nostalgia and features interludes from Nick’s family home videos from the 90s. [This episode features “Turned Ten” and “Holyoke” from Wowed Me Out in their entirety.] Purchase Nick Pope’s Wowed Me Out plus his other music on Bandcamp: https://nickpope.bandcamp.com Nick Pope on Talk Music Talk Episode #139: http://bit.ly/TMTnickpope boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: https://www.strandbooks.com/strandcast STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                        

On this very special episode of Talk Music Talk, the interviewer gets interviewed for his 200th podcast!!! boice hands over the reins to fellow podcaster and musician Leo Sidran. Leo is the host of The Third Story podcast which features longform conversations with “creative people of all types.” Leo pulls out both the personal and the professional from boice in this 80-minute conversation. boice has never talked so much! They discuss creativity, spirituality, Buddhism, depression, perseverance and of course, Tina Turner! Also, boice talks about his music, books and the genesis of Talk Music Talk five years ago. Plus, you'll get to hear boice’s song “Itchy Boys” from his debut album, How to Be an Adult. Visit Leo Sidran online to hear both his music and The Third Story podcast: http://www.leosidran.com boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from differe

On this prelude to a very special 200th episode, boice collects three of his favorite past episodes with music photographer Mel D. Cole and musicians Half Waif and Rue Snider. Episode 026: To label Mel D. Cole a music photographer seems too thin a description. Yes, he was dubbed as one of Complex magazine's 50 Greatest Music Photographers. Yes, he's the "house photographer" of The Roots crew and Questlove hailed him as his favorite contemporary photographer. And of course, his exquisite black and white photos perfectly capture the performances of artists like Lauryn Hill, Nas and Common. However, Mel is equally adept at travel, nightlife and street photography. His talent is as immense as his creative choices regardless of the setting or subject. To see for yourself, visit him at his website http:// www.meldcole.com or on the blog http://villageslum.com Episode 118: Isn't it the greatest gift when an artist shares their interior world through their chosen medium? An objective Nandi Rose Plunkett had decidedly

There’s no such thing as too much glen E. friedman. The legendary photographer released three books in 2019. Expanded reissues of two classics: Keep Your Eyes Open featuring the Fugazi photographs and DogTown: The Legend of the Z-Boys (with C.R. Stecyk III) about the West Los Angeles skateboard scene from 1975-1985. Both titles are available from Akashic Books. The third, Together Forever (Rizzoli Books), features photos of Beastie Boys and Run-DMC.  glen also shot the iconic album covers of Public Enemy’s It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back and Beastie Boys’ Check Your Head. glen’s reputation was built on documenting the cultures of hip-hop, punk and skateboarding but his photography is far from simple snapshots; it’s the work of an artist who possesses the craft to make you experience that singular moment his camera caught each and every time.  Visit glen E. friedman online:                            http://burningflags.com                                      https://instagram.com/glenefriedman b

When Benny Benack III decided to pursue both singing and playing the trumpet, it meant jazz fans got the best of both worlds. Equally exciting at both, Benny hails from a musical Pittsburgh family. He's currently based in Harlem and is prepping the release of his sophomore album, A Lot of Livin’ to Do, coming January 2020. Livin’ is a mix of standards and Benny- originals that gets a seal of approval from Isaac Mizrahi, who scribed the CD liner notes. [This episode features “Later On” in its entirety from A Lot of Livin’ to Do.] Visit a Benny Benack III online: https://www.bennybenackjazz.com https://www.instagram.com/bbjazziii boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: https://www.strandbooks.com/strandcast STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                           http://bit.ly/TMTspotify S

With all due respect, Mikey Buishas’ solo project, 0 Stars, feels ill-named. That's actually a zero! The Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist has released one of the best of albums of 2019 with Blowing on a Marshmallow in Perpetuity. While its not-quite, half-hour playtime may feel slight, it more than makes up for the length with Mikey’s fluid combination of endless melodies and complex musicality supporting his gently-bruised vocals. [This episode features “Round 2” from Blowing on a Marshmallow in Perpetuity in its entirety.] Buy Blowing on a Marshmallow in Perpetuity on Bandcamp: https://0stars.bandcamp.com/releases I first discovered Mikey’s music from Natasha Jacobs. I previously interviewed Natasha discussing her solo project, Thelma. Listen to TMT 124: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-music-talk-with-boice/id942357796? i=1000384655950 boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every

Emergence (The Process of Coming Into Being), the debut album from Mwenso and the Shakes is a live set, which makes sense considering the Harlem-based group has earned its reputation as a powerhouse stage act. Led by the London-raised, Sierra Leonean Michael Mwenso, the Shakes' Emergence is a collection of well-chosen covers and original tracks that serve as the souvenir to one of their thrilling shows you can’t stop raving about or the sneak peek to whet the appetites of the uninitiated. [This episode features “No Regrets” from Emergence in its entirety.] Visit Mwenso and the Shakes online:   http://mwensoandshakes.com                            https://instagram.com/mwensoandtheshakes boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: https://www.strandbooks.com/strandcast STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPO