Conversations With Matt Dwyer

Macie Stewart joins CWMD in an illuminating and expansive conversation. Macie shares the intricacies of communicating musically in an improvised setting, touring at a young age, the multifaceted aspects of the Chicago music scene and the new Ohmme releases. Opening Song, "Ghost," from the album Fantasize Your GhostOhmme's BandcampMacie's BandcampWebsite: www.ohmmemusic.comInstagram: @ohmmemusicCharities:One Armenia Venmo to donate: @kooyrigsBrave Space AllianceChicago Community Jail Support Instagram: @chicommunityjailsupportAll Things Matt DwyerCWMD is hosted, produced and Edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Australian Singer/songwriter and 2020 Music Victoria Awards nominee for the Best Breakthrough Act Nat Vazer joins Dwyer in an expansive Conversation. She shares how music saved her from a tumultuous youth, balancing the rigors of law school and life as a musician, and the defining moment she quit everything and dedicated herself to a life of art. Opening Song, "For A Moment," from Nat Vazer's Album Is this Offensive and LoudVote For Nat Here: https://www.musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/votenow/Nat's Website: https://www.natvazer.com/Nat's bandcamp: https://natvazer.bandcamp.com/By Nat's Cassette from Perpetual Doom: https://store.perpetualdoom.com/product/nat-vazerNat's Instagram: @nat_vazerAll Things Dwyer: https://linktr.ee/All_Things_DwyerCWMD is producer, recorded and edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CWMD is proud to have singer/songwriter Karl Blau. Dwyer and Karl discuss the music scene/history of Antecortes Washington, finding an emotional connection it takes to sing covers, and never taking the same approach twice in the studio. Opening Song: "When I Catch the Reins," from the Album Live From the Void. Purchase Live From The Void here: https://store.perpetualdoom.com/product/live-from-the-void-cassette-by-karl-blauKarl Blau Website: https://www.karlblau.com/Karl Blau Bandcamp: https://klaps.bandcamp.com/Karl Blau Instagram: @hownowkarlblauTwitter: @karlblauMatt Dwyer stuff: https://linktr.ee/All_Things_DwyerCWMD is Produced, Edited and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part 2 of Dwyer's talk with Elisa Ambrogio they discuss our current scary reality, why people who believe in the rapture shouldn't be able to run for political office, dancing, the changing mindset of Americans and she reveals something special that is coming for Magik Marker fans. Opening Song, "You Can Find Me," from the new Magik Markers album 2020.By the 2020 album at: https://www.dragcity.com/products/twentytwentyMagik Markers Bandcamp: https://magikmarkers.bandcamp.com/Elisa Ambrogio Bandcamp: https://elisaambrogio.bandcamp.comMagik Markers twitter @tweethassleElisa Ambrogio Instagram: @invisiblemotorAll things Matt Dwyer: https://linktr.ee/All_Things_DwyerCWMD is Produced, recorded and edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elisa Ambrogio joins CWMD to talk about the Magik Markers new album, living in a small town, ketchup on hotdogs, solo touring and her dad telling her the music of Tiffany was crap. Ms. Ambrogio is funny, engaging and a blast of a conversation. Opening Song, "You Can Find Me," from the new Magik Markers album 2020.By the 2020 album at: https://www.dragcity.com/products/twentytwentyMagik Markers Bandcamp: https://magikmarkers.bandcamp.com/Elisa Ambrogio Bandcamp: https://elisaambrogio.bandcamp.com/Magik Markers twitter @tweethassleElisa Ambrogio Instagram: @invisiblemotorAll things Matt Dwyer: https://linktr.ee/All_Things_DwyerCWMD is Produced, recorded and edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Rutili - Red Red Meat/Califone (unedited and in its entirety.Tim Rutili Patreon - 10_18_20, 9.21 AM.m4aTim Rutili from Red Red Meat and Califone joins Dwyer in a candid chat about being bullied in the Chicago suburbs, the 90s Chicago music scene, the complexities of directing film and Califone's up coming live stream. Opening song: "Bandicoot," by Califone from the album Echo MineAll Things Tim: Upcoming Live Stream: https://audiotree.tv/staged-show/califone-rmwahttps://califonemusic.bandcamp.com/Instagram: @califone_timrutiliAll Things Dwyer: https://linktr.ee/All_Things_DwyerThis podcast is produced, edited and hosted by Matt Dwyer. He's cool. Okay. He's not but he talks to cool people.Consulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the 200th episode of CWMD the great Kyle Field of Little Wings takes the steering wheel and leads the conversation with Matt Dwyer in an epic 2 parter (Part 2 on Patreon.) They talk about podcasting, death, trauma and creating, and 200 episodes of CWMD. To hear part two of this conversation go to patreon.com/CWMD or https://linktr.ee/All_Things_DwyerOpening Song: "Next Time," by Little Wings from the album Light Green LeavesLittle Wings instagram: @regularlittlewingsLittle Wings Merch: https://littlewings.bigcartel.com/Little Wings Cassette cassette: https://store.perpetualdoom.com/product/rosys-ownProduced and all that stuff by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Actor, singer, musician, artist, performer, and legend Ann Magnuson joins CWMD in a epic conversation that covers a multitude of topics. Ann shares about her time in the 80s New York Art scene, getting coffee with Jean Michel Basquiat, when art becomes a commodity, the struggles of working class actors and much more. https://annmagnuson.bandcamp.com/https://annmagnuson.com/Ann's YouTube WTF 2020 Series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgF01K6oesNelHzoZH9mrxAAnn's Instagram: @annmagnuson.officialOpening Song: "Be A Satyr," form the album Dream GirlAll Things Matt Dwyer: https://linktr.ee/All_Things_DwyerCWMD is Produced, recorded & edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

King Khan joins CWMD in an epic conversation. King Khan shares how director Alejandro Jodorowsky introduced him to tarot cards, his work with Black Power Malik Rahim, and how he believes being bi-polar is like having a super power. He also talks about his times being homeless and living on a reservation, making music with his daughters and how Sun Ra lead him to his soulmate. Opening Song: "Wait Till The Stars Burn," from The Infinite Ones. (Release Oct 30, 2020)https://www.globalsolidarityforever.com/https://www.justinsulininitiative.org/https://khannibalism.bandcamp.com/https://www.hellomerch.com/collections/king-khanInstagram: @khannibalismAll things CWMD: https://themattdwyer.com/Instagram: @ConversationwithdwyerCWMD is produced hosted and edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer Dustin Marshall. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kyle Field of Little Wings and Dwyer continue their stream of conscious conversation about Zen, Chicago, New York, music and their youths. Opening Song: "Neptunes Next" by Little WingsLittle Wings instagram: @regularlittlewingsLittle Wings Merch: https://littlewings.bigcartel.com/Little Wings Cassette cassette: https://store.perpetualdoom.com/product/rosys-ownAll Things Matt Dwyer: Instagram: @conversationswithdwyerhttps://www.themattdwyer.com/CWMD: Hosted, Produced & Edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this epic two part episode Kyle Field of Little Wings joins CWMD to explore a diverse list of topics. Kyle talks about discovering Alan Watts, fighting wildfires in his backyard, the crusty exterior of Chicagoans, and the many phases of Little Wings. This is not only a great episode but also a very funny one. Part 2 will follow in a couple days.Opening Song: "Neptunes Next" by Little WingsLittle Wings instagram: @regularlittlewingsLittle Wings Merch: https://littlewings.bigcartel.com/Little Wings Cassette cassette: https://store.perpetualdoom.com/product/rosys-ownAll Things Matt Dwyer: Instagram: @conversationswithdwyerhttps://www.themattdwyer.com/CWMD: Hosted, Produced & Edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pat McCartney has been a prominent figure in Chicago/New York theater. He joins CWMD to discuss his early days in Chicago theater, staying curious, and his struggles with alcohol and drugs that lead him living secluded in a cabin. We also explore the painful process of him turning his painful moments into his stage show Sinister Kid. Opening song, "Turn Your Head" by Ken Vandermark from his album Utility Hitter 21st Mobile ASCAPYou can find Pat here: https://www.patmccartney.com/Produced and Hosted by: Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alt. Country singer songwriter Robbie Fulks CWMD to talk about living outside of pop culture, music labels and how he used to confuse fans by opening shows with "Emerson Lake and Palmer's, "Welcome Back My Friends." He also goes into the fascinating dynamics of recording. http://www.robbiefulks.com/Opening Song, "Turn Your Head, " by Ken Vandermark from the album Utility Hitter. 21st Mobile ASCAP.Hosted and Produced by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Libby Hsieh from the LA based band Girl Friday joins CWMD in an engaging, often funny conversation that covers a wide span of topics. Libby shares what it was like growing up in a conservative Christian family, how playing and her church's worship group was her first gig, how Girl Friday vowed to not write love songs, and how new artists are broadening our perspectives. Libby and Dwyer also explore the concept of Jesus being a voyeur. By their new album Androgynous Mary here: https://www.hardlyart.com/artists/girl_fridayBandcamp: https://girlfridayband.bandcamp.com/Instagram: @girlfridaytmCheck some of their videos here: Video: “Public Bodies”Video: “Amber Knees”Video: “This is not The Indie Rock I signed Up For”https://www.themattdwyer.com/CWMD is produced hosted and edited by Matt Dwyer Consulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

METZ frontman Alex Edkins joins CMWD to talk about their new album Atlas Vending, the greatness of John Candy, the universal depression everyone is feeling, the early Punk scene in Ottawa and life without live music. It's a great episode. Thanks to Bekah Zietz Flynn of Sub Pop for making this happen.Atlas Vending will be released October 9th 2020 on Sub Pop Records. By it here: https://megamart.subpop.com/releases/metz/atlas_vendingOpening Song: Hail TaxiInterstitial Song: A Boat To Drown In both from Atlas VendingA Boat To Drown In Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTi4fwmgqtYHail Taxi Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRK05iTxfo4Podcast Produced, Edited and Hosted by Matt Dwyerhttps://www.themattdwyer.com/Consulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sarah Negahdari of the Happy Hollows and Pisces joins CWMD to talk about guitar shredding, how Dave Grohl helped her get a touring gig with Silversun Pickups and what's it like to record during a pandemic. Also, in a rare moment Dwyer talks a little about himself and his podcasting process. http://www.happyhollows.net/https://thehappyhollows.bandcamp.com/album/concordiahttps://piscesmusic.bandcamp.com/Instagram: @happyhollows, @piscesbandOpening track: "Two Fires" by Pisces produced, hosted & Edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emily Cross fronts the the bands Loma and Cross Record. She joins CWMD for a very engaging conversation about her abstract podcast "What I'm Looking At", Loma's new album and her work as a death doula. Ms. Cross is very a very engaging and unique artist. CWMD is proud to have her as a guest.Opening Track: "Ocotillo." Performed by Loma from the album, Don't Shy Way.Don't Shy Away will be released on Sub Pop Records October 23rd. 2020.Loma Instagram: @lomathebandCross Record: @crossrecordBy the album: https://megamart.subpop.com/releases/loma/dont_shy_awayhttps://lomatheband.com/Emily's great podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-im-looking-at/id1212991318CWMD is produced, hosted and edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer: Dustin MarshallSpecial thanks to Subpop Records and Bekah Zietz Flynn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Zander Schloss has been involved in so many creative realms it's hard to list them all, musical director for Joe Strummer, bass player for the Circle Jerks, actor and composer in Alex Cox's films Repo Man, Sid & Nancy, Walker & Straight To Hell. He's also played with the Weirdos, Thelonious Monster to name two of many. He joins CWMD to discuss these past works and his new solo projects including a cover of Joe Strummer's "Straight To Hell" for his new label Piece of Pie Music and The Joe Strummer Foundation. We also discuss working in Nicaragua during a revolution, music that transcends time and what it truly means to be Punk. Zander is funny, unrestrained and a great story teller.You can find Zander Schloss on Instagram here: @zanderschlossHis new record label on Instagram: @pieceofpiemusicThe Joe Strummer Foundation: https://joestrummerfoundation.org/Zander's Bandcamp: https://zanderschloss.bandcamp.com/releasesOpening Song: "Straight To Hell" performed by Zander Schloss. Written By Joe StrummerPodc

Film director Alex Cox joins CWMD to discuss his new film Tombstone Rashomon, LA and the Punk scene in the 80s, Westerns and the difference between making a studio film vs indie films.https://alexcoxfilms.wordpress.com/A special thanks to Adam McKay for connecting me with Mr. Cox.Hosted, edited and produced by Matt Dwyerthemattdwyer.comConsulting Producer - Dustin MarshallOpening Song: "Turn Your Head," By Ken Vandermark from the album Utility Hitter 21st Mobile ASCAP See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Musician and artist Tim Presley joins CWMD in conversation that covers a wide range of subjects from Tim's early Punk days to his new art book, Under the Banner of Concern (link below.) Tim and Matt also discuss the early days of Echo Park, Tim's struggles with opiates,and Tim's ability to switch genres of music and keep his fan base in tact.Buy Tim's book, Under the Banner of Concern here: https://anthology.net/Tim's Instagram: @tm_prsleyOpening Song, "Raven On White Cadillac," by White Fence from the album, For the Recently Found Innocent.Produced, Edited and Hosted by Matt Dwyerthemattdwyer.comConsulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.