Conversations With Matt Dwyer

Ben Chasny of New Bums and Six Organs of Admittance joins Dwyer to talk about an individuals definition of success, private press records, how dreams may influence your creating and how his approach to composing via the Hexadic System. The New Bums album The Last Time I saw Grace will be out on Drag City Records March 19th. 2021.Opening Song, "Tuned To Graffiti" by New Bums from the Album Last Time I Saw GraceBen's/Six Organs of Admittance Bandcamp HERE New Bums Bandcamp HEREBuy the New Bums album from Drag City HERE Ben's Instagram: @6organsBen's book Hexadic System HERE New Bums Instagram: @newbumsofficialAll Things Matt Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, edited and hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bonnie Bloomgarden joins Dwyer in a conversation about dog love, her teen years as a Goth, UFOs, quitting music because of drugs and her return to music.Opening Song: "Hold My Hand," from the Death Valley Girls album, Under the Spell of JoyDeath Valley Girls Bandcamp HERE Death Valley Girls Instagram: @deathvalleygirlsAll things Matt Dwyer HEREConversations With Dwyer is Produced, Edited and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dale Crover from The Melvins joins Dwyer to discuss his solo album Rat-A-Tat-Tat!, quitting high school to tour with the Melvins, his first drum kit and Vin Scully VS. Harry Caray. Opening Song: "Shark Like Overbite," from Dale's album Rat-A-Tat-Tat!Dale's Bandcamp: HERE Dale's Instagram: @dcroverThe Melvin's website HERE All things Matt Dwyer HEREConversations With Dwyer is Produced, Edited and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nadia Garofalo from Ganser joins Dwyer in an epic two-part Conversation. Nada tells about her early days playing in high school bands, the freedom to explore in the Chicago music scene, how festivals need to be more inclusive and how Ganser started off as a multifaceted created project. Nadia also shares how Spotify has informed artists that if they want to make money they need to create more content. Opening song: "Lucky," from the Ganser album, Just Look At The Sky. Ganser's Bandcamp HERESupport & learn more about the Brave Space Alliance HERE Read Nadia's poetry HERE Sign the Union for Musicians petition against Spotify HEREDwyer's Patreon for Part 2 of his talk with Nadia HEREAll things Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, edited and hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eric D. Johnson joins Dwyer to talk about what it feels like to be nominated for a Grammy, how it's harder to break into music today, why he has constantly moved around, and what he learned touring with The Shins/Califone.Opening Song: "Deep In Love," by Bonny Light HorsemanFruit Bats Bandcamp HERE Fruit Bats website HERE Fruit Bats/Eric's Instagram: @fruit_batsCWMD is Produced, edited & Curated by Matt DwyerAll Things Matt Dwyer HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wayne Coyne joins Dwyer in a expansive chat. They discuss self-discovery during quarantine, growing up in large Irish Catholic families, Wayne's defining moment of life or death, the pain of existence and origin of the bubble shows. Live Bubble Shows March 11 - 14, 2021The Flaming Lips Site HERE Live Bubble Show Tickets HEREMatt Dwyer's website HERE Other and All Things Matt Dwyer HERE Note From Matt Dwyer: I was a bit frazzled in the intro. It had taken a lot to prepare for this and my brain was toast. It took me about 20 takes to get the intro to some acceptable and to be honest I'm still not happy but, spilt milk, right? Enjoy a great episode. Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, hosted, and edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer Dusting Marshal See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julia Kugel joins Dwyer to talk about her family escaping the political turmoil of Belarus, switching from classical guitar to electric,  the fluidity of music genres, the beginning of Soft Palms, and the charity Studios For Schools.Opening Song: "Baddy" by Soft PalmsSoft Palms Bandcamp HERESoft Palms Website: HERE Soft Palms Instagram: @softpalmsmusicThe Coathangers Bandcamp: HEREStudios for SchoolsL HEREAll Things Matt DwyerCWD is produced, edited and curated by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ryan Sambol joins Dwyer to talk about his new album Gestalt and to talk about the insanity of social media, everything in your life leading up to the moment you write a song, his struggles with being a band leader and why he shelved his album Peace Mob. Please check out Gestalt. It's a unique and special album. Links for purchasing below. Opening Song, "You're Still Lovable To Someone," by Ryan Sambol from his album Gestalt. Ryan's Bandcamp & Gestalt HERE Ryan's Instagram @forever_wet_paintBy Gestalt on cassette from Perpetual Doom HERE All Things Dwyer HERE Intermission Music: "Baby Elephant Walk," By Lawerence Welk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Caitlin Loney from the Montreal band Freelove Fenner joins CWMD to discuss her days as a raver and rave culture, the benefits of recording on analog, conspiracy radio, and their new album The Punishment Zone. Opening Song, "Shoulder Season, by Freelove Fenner from the album The Punishment Zone.The Punishment Zone will be released February 2nd, 2021 by Moone Records. Freelove Fenner's BandcampFreelove Fenner's Website Freelove Fenner Instagram @freelovefennerAll things CWMD/Matt Dwyer HERE CWMD is Curated, Hosted , Produced and Edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We revisit the John Lurie episode and Dwyer tells the story of how his conversation with John Lurie lead to him and Adam McKay working together to get "Painting with John" onto HBO Max. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Charlyne Yi joins CWMD to discuss her transition from being a comedic performer to musician and poet. She also shares why she left Los Angeles, her creative process and overcoming anxiety and social awkwardness. It's a very open and candid discussion. Opening Song "Under the Moon," from Charlyne's album Open Your Heart.Purchase some Charlyne music at her Bandcamp HERETrans Housing Coalition HERECharlyne's YoutubeThe Rangdangs video I love so much HERECharlyne's Instagram @charlyne_yiAll Things Matt Dwyer HERE CWMD is Produced, Curated, Hosted and Edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin MarshallThis episode of Conversations With Dwyer is dedicated to the Memory of Neil Mahoney. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dylan Baldi of the Cloud Nothings joins CWMD to discuss his approach to working with various producers especially Steve Albini, creating an album in quarantine, the brown food of Cleveland and touring when he was a minor. Opening Song, "The Spirit of," from the album The Shadow I RememberShadow I Remember will be released February 26th 2021 on Car Park Records. Cloud Nothings Bandcamp HERE Cloud Nothings Instagram: @cloudnothingsJayson Gerycz Unifcator LabelAll Things CWMD: HERE CWMD is Produced, Curated and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The acclaimed and brilliant Steve Gunn joins CWMD to share his evolution as a musician, development as a songwriter and overcoming the hesitance to sing. We also discuss, touring life, his discovery of various great artists who helped him open up to various genres of music and the yearning to live in various parts of the world. Opening song, "New Moon," from Steve Gunn's 2019 Album The Unseen In BetweenGo to Steve's Bandcamp HERESteve's Website HERE Steve's Instagram @stevegunnstevegunnAll Things Matt Dwyer HERE Conversations with Matt Dwyer is hosted, produced by and edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephen Heath has played with a number of bands including Stroke 9, Death Valley Girls, and LA Takedown. He joins Dwyer to discuss his new solo album Gavin Gruesome, the differences between the acting and music businesses, and how not giving a fuck can help your creativity. They also dance in the magnificent light of David Lee RothOpening Song - I Can't Take It," from the album Gavin GruesomePurchase the album from Perpetual Doom HEREAll Things Stephen Heathhttps://twitter.com/heathbandhttps://www.facebook.com/heathbandhttps://www.instagram.com/heathbandhttps://stephenheathguitar.com/https://stephenheath.bandcamp.com/Perpetual Doom's Band Camp HERE All Things Matt Dwyer HERECWMD is Produced, Recorded and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode originally posted October 30, 2013. Sonny and Dwyer discussed how Sonny often wants to crawl in bed pull the sheets over his head and quit music, his fears of challenging himself to push himself creatively and the conflicting messages we get about selling out. Sonny is a charming and funny individual and this is a great episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Over the holiday break I am posting a couple archival episodes starting Punk Rock legend and Dead Milkmen frontman Rodney Anonymous. We discussed music Stalinism, punching your heroes in the face, Christopher Hitchens, and why you there is no real underground music scene anymore. Rodney is a hilarious guest and it was an honor to have him on the show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vancouver musician Nicholas Krgovich joins CWMD to discuss, his new album Pasadena Afternoon where he covers various friends songs, the art of the breakup album, his fascination with California and finding inspiration in heightened emotion.Nicholas's BandcampBuy Pasadena Afternoon from Moone RecordsInstagram: nicholas_KrgovichAll Things Matt DwyerCWMD is Produced, Curated and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm happy I have this document just not of me talking with Harold Budd but as a record of how joyous, open and warm he could be. One truly felt special in his presence. The the time we spent talking to him in his South Pasadena apartment was a blast. He, Kelly and myself had smiles the entire time. We discussed, the labels that have been placed on Harold's music, drinking wine and Harold sneaking into music clubs as a kid to see some of the great Jazz musicians. The loss of Harold Budd will takes a great deal of warmth and beauty from the music world and the lives of those who knew him. If you knew Harold I think this episode will help us remember how great he was. If you were a fan or didn't know his him or his music you will learn about a great artist and person. Opening Song, "Jane 5" from Harold Budd's album Jane 1-11 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Donita Sparks from the legendary joins CWMD to talk sneaking into Chicago nightclubs as a teen, the Echo Park/Hollywood art scene in the 80s, her talk show, "The Hi-Low Show - With Donita Sparks," and how bad political eras don't always bring great art. Opening song: "Burn Baby," by L7 from the album, Scatter the RatsDonita/L7 linktreeL7 linktree All things Dwyer CWMD is hosted, curated and edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ambient Folk musician Jeffrey Silverstein joins CWMD to discuss his early days as a heavy drinking musician, finding his footing as a solo artist and juggling life as a high school teacher and a musician. Opening Song "Easy Rider, from Jeffrey's album You Become the MountainAll Things Jeffrey Silverstein - Socials - InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteMusic -BandcampSpotifyMixcloud (Radio Show Archive + Guest Mixes)*Felt Time airs bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 7-9 PM at dunebuggyradio.com Recent Writing - Jeff Tweedy InterviewTim Heidecker Interview All Things Matt DwyerRecorded, Produced and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.