Talk Music Talk With Boice

Electronica pioneer Martyn Ware extends his legacy with his latest project, Electronically Yours, a podcast featuring long form conversations with fellow artists of the genre including Thomas Dolby, Gary Numan, Róisín Murphy and Howard Jones. Martyn was a founding member of Human League and Heaven 17. He was a co-producer on Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby. He also co-produced Tina Turner’s comeback single “Let’s Stay Together” from 1984’s Private Dancer. Stream Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RV52Mt5I8DqGQQAto4utu?si=Hpu3UhJrQKimWbirMwHC6g boice is also the host/producer of 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 TMT ON SPOTIFY:                               http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIB

In 1996 filmmaker Stephen Kijak released his debut narrative film, Never Met Picssso. 25 years later he returns to the genre with his homage to The Smiths, Shoplifters of the World. Set in Denver, Shoplifters follows a group of friends mourning the 1987 breakup of the British group, while another friend holds a local DJ hostage and forces him to play only The Smiths. In between the two movies, Kijak has crafted multiple music documentaries including 30th Century Man on Scott Walker and Stones in Exile, the making of the Stones’ classic Exile on Main Street album. Visit Stephen Kijak online: http://www.stephenkijak.com/info.htm   boice is also the host/producer of 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 TMT ON SPOTIFY:                               http://bit.ly/TMTspotif

Black Diamond Queens, the second book from Maureen Mahon is an examination of African-American women in rock. The book is not only a fascinating study of their achievements, but also illustrates their wide influence in the genre. From Big Mama Thornton and her original version “Hound Dog” to girl group The Shirelles and of course, Tina Turner. Despite their contribution, these legends weren't always paid their dues, figuratively and/or financially. Black Diamond Queens is a beautiful celebration of the talent and struggles these women. Black Diamond Queens is available from Duke University Press, along with her first book, Right to Rock: The Cultural Politics of Race. Visit Maureen Mahon online: https://www.maureenmahonbooks.com   boice is also the host/producer of 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/0OAjmWi

In 2001, The National’s self-titled debut was released on Brassland, a label co-founded by band members Aaron & Bryce Dessner and Alec Hanley Bemis. Two decades later, under Alec’s guidance, Brassland has consistently boasted an adventurous roster that has included Bartees Strange, Hannah Georgas, Fusilier, Las Palabras and Bryce Dessner/So Percussion’s Music for Wood and Strings. [This is episode features an exclusive ten-track Brassland playlist curated by Alec Hanley Bemis.] Visit Alec Hanley Bemis online: http://alechanleybemis.com Visit Brassland online: https://brassland.org Brassland Playlist: 01 Clogs: "Cocodrillo" (feat. Shara Nova née Shara Worden) — from the album The Creatures In The Garden Of Lady Walton      02 Bartees Strange: "Going Going" — from the album Say Goodbye To Pretty Boy 03 Hannah Georgas: "That Emotion" (radio edit) — from the album All That Emotion 04 Baby Dayliner: "You Push I'll Go" (feat Alex Sanchez) — from the EP You Push I'll Go 05 This is The Kit: "Earthquake" — from th

Producer and guitarist BLKLN (pronounced Blacklion) says that he makes music like a visual artist. One listen to his avant-garde instrumentals and you'll swear you could lay your hands on them. His two EP’s on Cohrran Records (Speaking in snake tongue and Today I saw a slave become more powerful than the emperor of Rome) provide 13 neo post-punk reasons. [This episode features “Lafillequi” (Speaking in snake tongue) and “richard pryor” (Today I saw a slave become more powerful than the emperor of Rome) in their entirety.] Visit BLKLN online: https://blklnblkln.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/blkln https://www.cohrran.com boice is also the host/producer of 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 TMT ON SPOTIFY:                               http://bit.ly/TMTspotif

Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Leo Sidran’s new studio album, The Art of Conversation, is a knowing wink to his interview podcast, The Third Story. In its 7th year, the podcast continues to celebrate the creative mind with long form conversations from the likes of Donald Fagen, Boz Scaggs, Butch Vig...and yours truly. The engaging interviewer helped me celebrate my 200th Talk Music Talk episode in 2019. The Art of Conversation is Leo’s follow-up to his Michael Franks’ tribute album, Cool School. [This episode features "Pop" and "The Art of Conversation" from The Art of Conversation in their entirety.] Visit Leo Sidran online:                                  http://www.leosidran.com                                           http://www.third-story.com Listen to Leo interview me for my 200th TMT episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BmLRBLKSh9xUYbG3YiPIt? si=c59rQfh1TvONwM0Hxnlx_Q boice is also the host/producer of The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Bro

Whatever setting you find hip-hop legend Mike Ladd rapping, he is resolutely himself. From the Paris- based rap artist’s solo albums or whether he's collaborating with jazz pianist Vijay Iyer on their multiple projects. Mike’s latest release continues his streak of restless creativity with TheDeadCanRap, a collaboration with street artist and producer Remi Rough. [This episode features “21st Century” from TheDeadCanRap’s self-titled album in its entirety.] Visit TheDeadCanRap on Bandcamp: https://thedeadcanrap.bandcamp.com boice is also the host/producer of 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 TMT ON SPOTIFY:                               http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE TO TMT ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE:

Soft Glas, the solo project of singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jõao Gonzalez, returns to TMT on the eve of his new release, How Strange. How Strange is the Grammy-nominee’s third full-length album and it unites the spirit of college radio, Cuban-laced rhythms and jazz-tinged instrumentation. The influences arrive effortlessly considering Jõao grew up on 2000s indie/ emo rock and his father is celebrated Cuban jazz pianist, Gonzalo Rubalcaba. His father’s 2021 Grammy-nominated ‘Best Latin Jazz Album’ Viento Y Tiempo (with Aymée Nuviola) features Jõao as the mixing engineer, post-production editor and keyboard programmer. [This episode is the third visit of Soft Glas and features “Fraud” and “Prudence and Poise” from How Strange in their entirety.] Visit Soft Glas online: https://softglas.co                                               https://instagram.com/softglas Purchase How Strange on limited edition vinyl: https://softglas.limitedrun.com/products/691857-how-strange-vinyl Stream previous TMT/Soft Gl

Past guest Sam Pearce returns to TMT on the eve of two new projects: Hold Me Rare Animal, the just-released EP and a full-length (Bay State) arriving later in the year. While the singer- songwriter’s Bay State album bears the marking of a complete artistic statement, the EP is a collection of meaningful moments. All Bandcamp proceeds from Hold Me Rare Animal will benefit The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. [This episode features “Honey” and “Beginners” from Hold Me Rare Animal in their entirety.]  Visit Sam Pearce online:             https://samuelpearce.bandcamp.com https://instagram.com/sampearcemusic Sam’s previous TMT appearance was on episode 175 as Samuel Worthen:                                                           https://open.spotify.com/episode/17sDK49YjrNj0f6iDg9TCi?si=ToWdGlC9QR2y3kKj-E3dNA 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

The name of songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Rafael Cohen’s latest project is Las Palabras. Las Palabras’ self-titled Brassland debut finds him singing in Spanish for the first time and was inspired by post-tropicália Brazilian pop music. Rafael was previously in the Dischord band El Guapo and is a core member of !!!, who are working on their ninth album. [This episode features “Condesa” and “Juan Pared” from Las Palabras (Brassland) in their entirety.] Visit Las Palabras online: https://brassland.org/artists/laspalabras 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 APP FOR i

Neurologist Dr. Richard Cytowic is the author of multiple books on synesthesia. Synesthesia is a neurological condition where the stimulation of one of our senses leads to an automatic, involuntary triggering of one or more other senses. Musical artists such as Billy Joel, Kanye West and Stevie Wonder claim they can see colors when they hear music. Since the 70s, Dr. Cytowic has dedicated his career to what he calls a “young science” despite early criticism from his peers. Visit Dr. Richard Cytowic online: https://cytowic.net 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 AP

Singer-songwriter Ben Rice refers to his music as Big City Americana; a nod to both his New York roots and guitar-centered songs. His debut solo album, Future Pretend, details joy, loss and figuring out how to remain present in a fast-forward world. Ben is also a celebrated record producer and runs his own recording studio, Degraw Sound, located in Brooklyn. I first had the pleasure of working with Ben when he produced my debut album, How to Be An Adult. [This episode features “Everything Changes” from Future Pretend in its entirety.] Visit Ben Rice online: https://www.benricemusic.com https://www.instagram.com/benricemusic https://www.degrawsound.com A shout-out to producer/songwriter Gian Stone (Madonna, Jonas Brothers, Dua Lipa, Maroon 5) who I first met at Ben’s studio and is mentioned in the interview. I previously interviewed Gian on TMT 217: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4NbWrl0G3lWEmNWXfqbQ5j? si=3mvcscMGTGGpZVxWhkgeWA IN MEMORIAM: This month, two previous TMT guests passed away: legendary hip-hop pho

Singer-songwriter Chris Garneau’s new album, The Kind, charts his journey through the dirty work of healing from lifelong trauma and learning to experience actual joy. Chris’s fifth studio album is one revelation after another rooted in a ten-year estrangement from his father and his recent passing. The Kind is the first great album of 2021. [This episode features “Old Code” and “Telephone” in their entirety from The Kind.] Visit Chris Garneau online: https://www.chrisgarneau.com https://www.instagram.com/chris.garneau On February 14, Chris will perform The Kind in the historic Hudson Hall at the Hudson Opera House. Purchase tickets: https://dreamstage.live/event/chris-garneau? utm_campaign=chris&utm_medium=social&utm_source=artistfbpage 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:

Even a pandemic couldn’t stop singer-songwriter James Tillman, who returns for his second TMT conversation. In a under year he’s released his first studio album in four years (Modern Desires), a mixtape (VM2) and a single (“Arizona”). James just dropped After Hours, a live EP released post-Inauguration, which feels apropos for this D.C. native who continues to expand his unique take on alternative-soul. [This episode features “Ways” from Modern Desires in its entirety.”] Visit James Tillman online:                                           https://jmtill.com https://jmtill.bandcamp.com/album/modern-desires https://instagram.com/jamestillman?igshid=1d98e5p2zxcsd James Tillman TMT #114:                                   https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice/talk-music-talk-with-boice-james-tillman-podcast-interview-114?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=1 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

Sonny Burnett is the electronic solo project of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Sam Ford and was born in the wake of his prior group, Goodbye Heart. The Seattle-based musician just released his debut album, Death of an Empath, which features the single “Golden.” Sam also directed and shot the new “Golden” music video on an iPhone. [This episode features “Golden” from Death of an Empath in its entirety.”] Visit Sonny Burnett online: https://sonnyburnett.bandcamp.com/album/death-of-an-empath https://www.instagram.com/sonnyxburnett “Golden” Music Video: https://g.co/kgs/xzucK6 Check out Sonny Burnett’s cover songs on his SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/sonnyxburnett 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 S

Ten years on and the Miami-based duo, TWYN, continue to evolve their sound. Comprised of Aaron Glueckauf (drums/vocals) and Jason Matthews (keys/synths), their music effortlessly careens through hip-hop, modern jazz, alternative and electronic elements coalescing into their singular style on both instrumental and vocal tracks. TWYN’s debut EP, Eudaemonia (la réserve), comes out on December 11. [This episode features “Good Demon” from Eudaemonia in its entirety.] Visit TWYN online: https://www.instagram.com/_twyn 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 APP FOR iPHONE: h

Happiness Becomes You is the book Tina Turner has been wanting to write for decades. A book about her 50 year Buddhist practice, specifically Nichiren Buddhism. Her dream is finally a reality and was made possible with one of its co-authors, Taro Gold (along with Regula Curti). However, Happiness Becomes You isn’t just for Buddhists; it’s for anyone who’d like to have more joy in their life. It’s also a wonderful insight into the spiritual life of the Queen of Rock and how her practice has impacted her career. Taro is a New York Times bestselling author whose titles include Open Your Mind, Open Your Life and one of Tina’s favorites, Living Wabi Sabi. Visit Taro Gold online:                                           https://tarogold.com                                      https://mobile.twitter.com/TaroGold           https://www.instagram.com/TaroGold Visit Tina Turner online:                                      https://m.facebook.com/TinaTurner               https://mobile.twitter.com/LoveTinaTurner https://w

Producer Gian Stone is having a moment. A moment that is the result of years of putting in hard work. In May, he topped Billboard’s Hot 100 Producers Chart as the sole producer of Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s quarantine #1: “Stuck with You.” Gian is also a musician, engineer and songwriter with co-writing duties on Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You” and Jonas Brothers’ “Like It’s Christmas.” Additionally, he vocal produced Madonna (Madame X’s “Crazy” and “I Rise”) and Dua Lipa (“Physical”). You can find his name on the credits for recent hits by Katy Perry and Halsey. I first met Gian over ten years ago when he vocal edited my debut album, How to Be An Adult; produced by our mutual friend Ben Rice at his Degraw Sound studio in Brooklyn. For anyone that thinks nice guys finish last, they clearly haven't met Gian Stone. Visit Gian Stone online: https://www.instagram.com/gianstone Billboard Article on Gian Stone: https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9387408/gian-stone-hot-100- producers-chart-stuck-

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mobley had a new EP, Young and Dying in the Occident Supreme, all prepped for release until the pandemic hit. His tour-in-progress was also shelved. The EP is forthcoming with the lead single/video from it “Nobody’s Favourite” out now. As for touring, that's up in the air, but the Austin-based performer has been making the most of his time. A Home Unfamiliar, a 25-minute visual album he curated, pairs 15 musicians and 15 filmmakers and includes music from Kelsey Wilson of Wild Child, Spoon’s Jim Eno and Mobley, himself. 100% of the proceeds will benefit pandemic relief efforts. [This episode features “Nobody’s Favourite” from Young and Dying in the Occident Supreme.] On July 24, I'll be interviewing Mobley (plus a performance) with a IG LIVE edition of Talk Music Talk. 6p EST. Follow us both: https://www.instagram.com/mobleywho https://www.instagram.com/thisisboice Visit Mobley online: https://www.mobleywho.com Rent A Home Unfamiliar via Alamo Drafthouse’s Alamo on De

Queens native Richardine Bartee is always ahead of the curve when it comes to music. As the CEO (and journalist) of Grungecake, an online music blog, she relishes the championing of up and coming artists, particularly from the Afrobeats genre. That's her thing: recognizing tomorrow’s talents today. In addition to being a tastemaker, Richardine also provides A&R and publicity/content management for celebrities. [This episode features a five-song playlist hand-picked by Richardine with music from Oxlade, CKay (ft. Joeboy & Kuami), Ricky Rikkardo/Dboy Lo, Esparo and UFO Fev (ft. Styles P). Visit Richardine Bartee online: http://grungecake.com https://www.instagram.com/grungecake https://www.instagram.com/richardinebartee Grungecake Playlist:                                                                         1. Oxlade-"Away"                                                                             2. Ckay ft. Joeboy and Kuami-"Love Nwantiti"                                3. Ricky Rikkardo and Dboy