60 acast.com Absent Sounds Archive https://deeandjue.me/absent-sounds/ en Weajue Mombo radio,indie, alternative, emo, windsor,detroit,toronto,college, canada,music Weajue Mombo Deep dives on our favourite albums Absent Sounds is a weekly show based on album play-throughs, hosted by twin sisters Weadee & Weajue Mombo. Leaving no stone unturned, join them every Monday as they plunge into the depths of two albums they love, spanning a multitude of genres. Sometimes they take the dive themselves, and other times they let the artist do the talking (interviews). Catch us on CJAM 99.1 FM every Mon @ 1-2:30 pm.

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]]> Absent Sounds is a weekly show based on album play-throughs, hosted by twin sisters Weadee & Weajue Mombo. Leaving no stone unturned, join them every Monday as they plunge into the depths of two albums they love, spanning a multitude of genres. Sometimes they take the dive themselves, and other times they let the artist do the talking (interviews). Catch us on CJAM 99.1 FM every Mon @ 1-2:30 pm.

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]]> false Weajue Mombo info+63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4@mg-eu.acast.com 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 absent-sounds-archive episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4/1731580278173-34939eae-93a2-48c4-bef0-cf159fd7e1b3.jpeg https://deeandjue.me/absent-sounds/ Absent Sounds Archive Tiberius Interview Tiberius Interview Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:02:35 GMT 1:11:49 69d33a2ce9dcab3077ffab59 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/tiberius-interview 69d33a2ce9dcab3077ffab59 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 tiberius-interview full Brendan Wright has been making music as Tiberius for the better part of a decade, quietly, in bedrooms and basements in Allston-Brighton, and then slowly, with a merry band of friends-turned-family. Troubadour is a record about love, loss, and limerence in between. About the specific shame that gets baked into you before you have the language for it, and the ways we measure ourselves against false scaled. By the time we spoke, the record already felt like it was made by someone he'd slightly outgrown. And by the time this has reached you, probably even more so. But that distance didn't make the record any less true. If anything, it made it more.

Transcript available here: https://deeandjue.me/2026/04/05/tiberius-interview/

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]]> Brendan Wright has been making music as Tiberius for the better part of a decade, quietly, in bedrooms and basements in Allston-Brighton, and then slowly, with a merry band of friends-turned-family. Troubadour is a record about love, loss, and limerence in between. About the specific shame that gets baked into you before you have the language for it, and the ways we measure ourselves against false scaled. By the time we spoke, the record already felt like it was made by someone he'd slightly outgrown. And by the time this has reached you, probably even more so. But that distance didn't make the record any less true. If anything, it made it more.

Transcript available here: https://deeandjue.me/2026/04/05/tiberius-interview/

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]]> Hannah Frances Interview Hannah Frances Interview Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:44:39 GMT 1:32:42 69b841871b5a7dfbdf6783ff false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/hannah-frances 69b841871b5a7dfbdf6783ff 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 hannah-frances full Hannah Frances is a composer, vocalist and guitarist, whose second album was one that has literally been spinning on repeat in our car. Spanning progressive rock, avant-folk, and jazz, the record navigates the ongoing, non-linear work of healing, with arrangements featuring contributions from Daniel Rossen of Grizzly Bear. Weajue spoke with Hannah at the tail end of her six-show tour, in Toronto at the Baby G.

In this episode, we play the album in full and talk about uncovering what needed to be felt. Also airing in the second half of the program: Humanhood by the Weather Station, her seventh studio album, released January 2025 on Fat Possum.



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]]> Hannah Frances is a composer, vocalist and guitarist, whose second album was one that has literally been spinning on repeat in our car. Spanning progressive rock, avant-folk, and jazz, the record navigates the ongoing, non-linear work of healing, with arrangements featuring contributions from Daniel Rossen of Grizzly Bear. Weajue spoke with Hannah at the tail end of her six-show tour, in Toronto at the Baby G.

In this episode, we play the album in full and talk about uncovering what needed to be felt. Also airing in the second half of the program: Humanhood by the Weather Station, her seventh studio album, released January 2025 on Fat Possum.



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]]> Quickly Quickly Interview Quickly Quickly Interview Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:18:58 GMT 1:33:02 69d2d1c1fbf2e42b346621ab false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/quickly-interview 69d2d1c1fbf2e42b346621ab 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 quickly-interview full Graham Johnson has been making music as Quickly Quickly since before most people had the language for what he was doing. When we first encountered his music, I couldn’t describe to to anyone either. This conversation catches him in reflection of figuring out what comes next. I Heard That Noise is his most distilled record yet, with beats infused acoustic songs carrying production jump scares, built almost entirely in a windowless basement with red carpet and a knockdown ceiling he eventually put his fist through. We talked about the noise you surround yourself with so you don't have to be alone with your thoughts. About spending three years and one new laptop on a single song. About what it means to finish something that started as a different version of you, and learning to let it go.

Transcript available here: https://deeandjue.me/2026/03/09/quickly-quickly-interview/


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]]> Graham Johnson has been making music as Quickly Quickly since before most people had the language for what he was doing. When we first encountered his music, I couldn’t describe to to anyone either. This conversation catches him in reflection of figuring out what comes next. I Heard That Noise is his most distilled record yet, with beats infused acoustic songs carrying production jump scares, built almost entirely in a windowless basement with red carpet and a knockdown ceiling he eventually put his fist through. We talked about the noise you surround yourself with so you don't have to be alone with your thoughts. About spending three years and one new laptop on a single song. About what it means to finish something that started as a different version of you, and learning to let it go.

Transcript available here: https://deeandjue.me/2026/03/09/quickly-quickly-interview/


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]]> Goodbye mewithoutyou (w/ Mike Almquist) Goodbye mewithoutyou (w/ Mike Almquist) Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT 1:02:46 69d32366f44b357ce9cbed13 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/goodbye-mewithoutyou-w-mike-almquist 69d32366f44b357ce9cbed13 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 goodbye-mewithoutyou-w-mike-almquist full Absent Sounds, we share a conversation with Mike Almquist: longtime manager, creative partner, and quiet architect behind the world of mewithoutYou. If you've ever let us play you music, you know we have mewithoutYou on almost every playlist. Saying "goodbye" (in the fullness of whatever the word really means) is nearly impossible. In this episode, we talk about how the band became a philosophy, and how something can end… without ever really ending. From early days of discovering A→B Life to [Untitled], Mike walks us through the life of mewithoutYou. At its core, this episode means a lot to us, and is one that we've held for a long time. We're so grateful he joined us, and that you care enough to keep listening. The transcript for the episode can be found here.

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]]> Absent Sounds, we share a conversation with Mike Almquist: longtime manager, creative partner, and quiet architect behind the world of mewithoutYou. If you've ever let us play you music, you know we have mewithoutYou on almost every playlist. Saying "goodbye" (in the fullness of whatever the word really means) is nearly impossible. In this episode, we talk about how the band became a philosophy, and how something can end… without ever really ending. From early days of discovering A→B Life to [Untitled], Mike walks us through the life of mewithoutYou. At its core, this episode means a lot to us, and is one that we've held for a long time. We're so grateful he joined us, and that you care enough to keep listening. The transcript for the episode can be found here.

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]]> John Van Deusen Interview (2026) John Van Deusen Interview (2026) Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:35:05 GMT 1:29:26 6996d2094a6b6137bf6dbd73 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/john-van-deuseb-interview-2026 6996d2094a6b6137bf6dbd73 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 john-van-deuseb-interview-2026 full It's been four years since our first conversation with John, and this time we catch him in person during his stop in Madison Heights, MI for his Midwest tour supporting his new record.


A lot has changed in four years, but the comfort his music brings his listeners has not. Unlike his other records, Joyful Noise is his most explicitly worship-focused project—yet it was the one that almost killed him to make.


We talked about creative exhaustion and surrender. About the "embarrassment" of being a Christian artist. About bringing your anger and sorrow to God and a suffering savior who knows.


It's a deeply honest and deeply human conversation and we're really thankful we got the chance to chat again because he is someone we look up to :)

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]]> It's been four years since our first conversation with John, and this time we catch him in person during his stop in Madison Heights, MI for his Midwest tour supporting his new record.


A lot has changed in four years, but the comfort his music brings his listeners has not. Unlike his other records, Joyful Noise is his most explicitly worship-focused project—yet it was the one that almost killed him to make.


We talked about creative exhaustion and surrender. About the "embarrassment" of being a Christian artist. About bringing your anger and sorrow to God and a suffering savior who knows.


It's a deeply honest and deeply human conversation and we're really thankful we got the chance to chat again because he is someone we look up to :)

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]]> Snowing Interview Snowing Interview Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:33:05 692e799338d4386cbf06a4a1 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/the-snowing-interview 692e799338d4386cbf06a4a1 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 the-snowing-interview I hope we do good: New Friends Fest 2025 full It's officially December, which means its officially snowing season. So what better way to welcome in the cold than an interview with cult classic band, Snowing. We sat down with Willow Brazuk and JR back when the sun was still around at New Friends Fest in Toronto—their first time ever playing in Canada. Also joined by our friends Paul and Zac from Farron Keep, we talked about the wonder that was their debut/last record: I Could Do Whatever I Wanted If I Wanted. The episode closes with music from Farron Keep's "The Weight of Rain" so tune in to hear it live on CJAM 99.1 FM Windsor-Detroit

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]]> It's officially December, which means its officially snowing season. So what better way to welcome in the cold than an interview with cult classic band, Snowing. We sat down with Willow Brazuk and JR back when the sun was still around at New Friends Fest in Toronto—their first time ever playing in Canada. Also joined by our friends Paul and Zac from Farron Keep, we talked about the wonder that was their debut/last record: I Could Do Whatever I Wanted If I Wanted. The episode closes with music from Farron Keep's "The Weight of Rain" so tune in to hear it live on CJAM 99.1 FM Windsor-Detroit

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]]> Soft Blue Shimmer Interview Soft Blue Shimmer Interview Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:10:41 GMT 1:39:11 691bd5a17cf1b7ec45952479 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/soft-blue-shimmer-interview 691bd5a17cf1b7ec45952479 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 soft-blue-shimmer-interview full Char and Meredith of Soft Blue Shimmer, along with producer Corey Coffman, join Weajue for a conversation about "They Will Leave Us With Nothing." It’s a record about capitalism, bodily grief, and what we pass between us when the system leaves us with nothing. This three-sided emotional triangle made it one of the hardest albums Corey has ever produced, and make it all the more resonant for us today. Recorded at Taylor Creek Park in Toronto (my favourite :)


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]]> Char and Meredith of Soft Blue Shimmer, along with producer Corey Coffman, join Weajue for a conversation about "They Will Leave Us With Nothing." It’s a record about capitalism, bodily grief, and what we pass between us when the system leaves us with nothing. This three-sided emotional triangle made it one of the hardest albums Corey has ever produced, and make it all the more resonant for us today. Recorded at Taylor Creek Park in Toronto (my favourite :)


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]]> Alexei Shishkin Interview Alexei Shishkin Interview Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:30:13 69d30f6bfbf2e42b347ec8f8 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/alexei-shishkin-interview 69d30f6bfbf2e42b347ec8f8 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 alexei-shishkin-interview full Good Times and talk about how the album came together across a few days in Providence with producer Bradford Krieger. With a random word generator in hand, they quickly crafted a record that has squeezed much creative juice into our hearts. We also talk about his Treefort documentary, Carl Dennis, Microdisney, Pavement, and the difference between art and craft (I'm still figuring out that last piece). You can find an abridged transcript here.

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]]> Good Times and talk about how the album came together across a few days in Providence with producer Bradford Krieger. With a random word generator in hand, they quickly crafted a record that has squeezed much creative juice into our hearts. We also talk about his Treefort documentary, Carl Dennis, Microdisney, Pavement, and the difference between art and craft (I'm still figuring out that last piece). You can find an abridged transcript here.

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]]> Allegra Krieger Interview Allegra Krieger Interview Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:44:36 GMT 1:30:27 68f64ad4b5743a0a56b14dab false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/allegra-krieger 68f64ad4b5743a0a56b14dab 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 allegra-krieger full Allegra Krieger joins Weajue for a conversation about her album Art of the Unseen Infinity Machine—a record that grapples with impermanence, and the liminal spaces of existence. We talk about the Infinity Machine as a mechanism moving through us, signs, talismans and dream. She explains the strange trinity of pain and joy and compromise, the act of absolving yourself and your body, the binary of here or not-here, and what it means to sit with the pull toward "over and out" when nothing is yours to keep. Recorded outside the Opera House in Toronto on the final night of her tour with Foxwarren.

We end off the episode playing tracks from Foxwarren's latest record, 2.

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]]> Allegra Krieger joins Weajue for a conversation about her album Art of the Unseen Infinity Machine—a record that grapples with impermanence, and the liminal spaces of existence. We talk about the Infinity Machine as a mechanism moving through us, signs, talismans and dream. She explains the strange trinity of pain and joy and compromise, the act of absolving yourself and your body, the binary of here or not-here, and what it means to sit with the pull toward "over and out" when nothing is yours to keep. Recorded outside the Opera House in Toronto on the final night of her tour with Foxwarren.

We end off the episode playing tracks from Foxwarren's latest record, 2.

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]]> John Roseboro Interview John Roseboro Interview Tue, 07 Oct 2025 02:25:20 GMT 1:01:21 68f59d8e888566c5b096be1c false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/roseboro-interview 68f59d8e888566c5b096be1c 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 roseboro-interview full On this episode of Absent Sounds, Weajue caught John Roseboro to talk through his album Fools — each track feels like a meditation on love, faith, and the strange arithmetic of becoming. Together, this quiet, searching conversation with John helps frame the album as a doorway into memory. We drift throug what does it mean to be known? To surrender? To make art that is an offering.

To see more episodes, you can listen live on cjam.ca or find the archives at deeandjue.me/absent-sounds

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]]> On this episode of Absent Sounds, Weajue caught John Roseboro to talk through his album Fools — each track feels like a meditation on love, faith, and the strange arithmetic of becoming. Together, this quiet, searching conversation with John helps frame the album as a doorway into memory. We drift throug what does it mean to be known? To surrender? To make art that is an offering.

To see more episodes, you can listen live on cjam.ca or find the archives at deeandjue.me/absent-sounds

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]]> Bloom Effect Interview Bloom Effect Interview Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:28:10 GMT 46:14 68dc213a7be17a7f01126448 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/bloom-effect-interview 68dc213a7be17a7f01126448 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 bloom-effect-interview full These days my brain feels like it’s tied up in a billion threads, but music has a way of loosening the knots. Bloom Effect’s oscilón has been part of that unwinding: a record that carries you out of the tangled noise and into something expansive, cosmic, and bright. The embodiment of love even. I caught up with the band (Jula Lafit, Craig Weighman, and Tom Rappa) at Sneaky Dee;s before they took to the stage.

Bloom Effect is currently based in Vancouver, but are touring through the East with dates including:

Guelph, Canada - Sep 30, 2025

Montreal, Canada -Oct 2, 2025

Ottawa, Canada -Oct 3, 2025

Oct 4, 2025 - London, Canada

If you're around and looking for the best wall of sound, you'll be sure to find it within those nights.

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]]> These days my brain feels like it’s tied up in a billion threads, but music has a way of loosening the knots. Bloom Effect’s oscilón has been part of that unwinding: a record that carries you out of the tangled noise and into something expansive, cosmic, and bright. The embodiment of love even. I caught up with the band (Jula Lafit, Craig Weighman, and Tom Rappa) at Sneaky Dee;s before they took to the stage.

Bloom Effect is currently based in Vancouver, but are touring through the East with dates including:

Guelph, Canada - Sep 30, 2025

Montreal, Canada -Oct 2, 2025

Ottawa, Canada -Oct 3, 2025

Oct 4, 2025 - London, Canada

If you're around and looking for the best wall of sound, you'll be sure to find it within those nights.

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]]> The Holy Gasp Interview The Holy Gasp Interview Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:41:36 GMT 59:48 68c906a158193384681d9937 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/the-holy-gasp 68c906a158193384681d9937 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 the-holy-gasp full In this episode of Absent Sounds, we head to Kensington Market (Toronto) to rediscover the 2018 record The Love Songs of Oedipus Rex by The Holy Gasp along with the re-release of the documentary that captured its creation.

The Holy Gasp is the songwriting and performance project of Benjamin Hackman, who wrote the thirteen track beauty of theatrical, and devastating yet and often darkly funny storytelling. Luke Sargent is a Toronto-based filmmaker, editor, and director whose work both merges with the record through the documentary of the same name. Together, we trace how the record grew out of grief, divorce, therapy, and community, and how Luke’s camera transformed 85 hours of raw footage into a 22-minute film that balances those themes with care. We talk about the intimacy of recording on Toronto Island, the vulnerability of love, and what it means to parent yourself through endings. The conversation is woven through our playthrough of The Love Songs of Oedipus Rex, so tune in to listen to both!


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]]> In this episode of Absent Sounds, we head to Kensington Market (Toronto) to rediscover the 2018 record The Love Songs of Oedipus Rex by The Holy Gasp along with the re-release of the documentary that captured its creation.

The Holy Gasp is the songwriting and performance project of Benjamin Hackman, who wrote the thirteen track beauty of theatrical, and devastating yet and often darkly funny storytelling. Luke Sargent is a Toronto-based filmmaker, editor, and director whose work both merges with the record through the documentary of the same name. Together, we trace how the record grew out of grief, divorce, therapy, and community, and how Luke’s camera transformed 85 hours of raw footage into a 22-minute film that balances those themes with care. We talk about the intimacy of recording on Toronto Island, the vulnerability of love, and what it means to parent yourself through endings. The conversation is woven through our playthrough of The Love Songs of Oedipus Rex, so tune in to listen to both!


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]]> Swimming Interview Swimming Interview Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:28:10 GMT 1:30:16 68ac8f51982c36846e8413ff false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/swimming-interview 68ac8f51982c36846e8413ff 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 swimming-interview New Friends Fest full Howdy friends! Today’s episode is the second installment of our New Friends Fest 2025 coverage, featuring an interview with Newfoundland-based band Swimming. From late-night basement hours to three-day marathons of writing and recording, Swimming’s music is built on both discipline and openness.


Earlier this year, Weajue sat down with Jacob Cherwick to talk about the process of shaping Old (their sophomore record released in February) from long jam sessions into songs that balance mathy intricacy with emotional weight. Tune in on Absent Sounds for our full NFF 2025 interview with Swimming, plus a playthrough of Old.

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]]> Howdy friends! Today’s episode is the second installment of our New Friends Fest 2025 coverage, featuring an interview with Newfoundland-based band Swimming. From late-night basement hours to three-day marathons of writing and recording, Swimming’s music is built on both discipline and openness.


Earlier this year, Weajue sat down with Jacob Cherwick to talk about the process of shaping Old (their sophomore record released in February) from long jam sessions into songs that balance mathy intricacy with emotional weight. Tune in on Absent Sounds for our full NFF 2025 interview with Swimming, plus a playthrough of Old.

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]]> Gingerbee Interview Gingerbee Interview Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:44:59 GMT 1:29:16 68a2f64a26699148a749e4a6 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/gingerbee-interview 68a2f64a26699148a749e4a6 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 gingerbee-interview New Friends Fest full From August 1–3, New Friends Fest took over Toronto's west end. The annual DIY punk, emo, and hardcore gathering brings bands from across the world together for three days of loud, unfiltered communion. Today's episode is the first of our 2025 NFF festival coverage. The "coolest internet emo band" logged off and touched grass (literally, on the lawn of the Lithuanian House), where we caught up with them after their set. We talked about the vulnerability in their lyrics, the massive 20-piece sound they conjure in the studio versus the rawness of their live shows, and what it feels like to be part of a festival built on care, catharsis, and shared love of the underground. As we play the interview, we also dive into their latest EP Apiary from top to bottom. If you haven't heard it yet, it’s 22 minutes of pure emo bliss in its sweetest, most emotionally potent form. Gingerbee is a band impossible to ignore. To close out the show, we run through Arm's Length's newest record, There’s a Whole World Out There. Listen today at 1pm EST


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]]> From August 1–3, New Friends Fest took over Toronto's west end. The annual DIY punk, emo, and hardcore gathering brings bands from across the world together for three days of loud, unfiltered communion. Today's episode is the first of our 2025 NFF festival coverage. The "coolest internet emo band" logged off and touched grass (literally, on the lawn of the Lithuanian House), where we caught up with them after their set. We talked about the vulnerability in their lyrics, the massive 20-piece sound they conjure in the studio versus the rawness of their live shows, and what it feels like to be part of a festival built on care, catharsis, and shared love of the underground. As we play the interview, we also dive into their latest EP Apiary from top to bottom. If you haven't heard it yet, it’s 22 minutes of pure emo bliss in its sweetest, most emotionally potent form. Gingerbee is a band impossible to ignore. To close out the show, we run through Arm's Length's newest record, There’s a Whole World Out There. Listen today at 1pm EST


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]]> Memory Pearl Interview Memory Pearl Interview Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:57:53 GMT 51:22 687e2b42fd9acfeba42093c1 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/memory-pearl-interview 687e2b42fd9acfeba42093c1 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 memory-pearl-interview full

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]]> Avery Friedman Interview Avery Friedman Interview Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:51:08 GMT 1:11:16 68471f0dd911dedd650744ad false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/avery-friedman-interview 68471f0dd911dedd650744ad 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 avery-friedman-interview full On this episode, Weajue is joined by singer-songwriter Avery Friedman to walk through the tender terrain of her debut album, New Thing. What began as a private act of survival- writing songs alone in her room, quickly transformed into a full-bodied practice of vulnerability, expression, and queer joy.

We go track by track, unpacking the emotions and stories behind each song: from the aching stillness and reverb of “Biking Standing” to the flirty pop chaos of “Photo Booth.” Along the way, Avery opens up about what it means to try something new in adulthood, to face fear head-on, and to let your awkwardness guide you. Tune in to hear what this album has in store.

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]]> On this episode, Weajue is joined by singer-songwriter Avery Friedman to walk through the tender terrain of her debut album, New Thing. What began as a private act of survival- writing songs alone in her room, quickly transformed into a full-bodied practice of vulnerability, expression, and queer joy.

We go track by track, unpacking the emotions and stories behind each song: from the aching stillness and reverb of “Biking Standing” to the flirty pop chaos of “Photo Booth.” Along the way, Avery opens up about what it means to try something new in adulthood, to face fear head-on, and to let your awkwardness guide you. Tune in to hear what this album has in store.

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]]> Tomato Flower Interview Tomato Flower Interview Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:25:33 GMT 1:30:16 684078155de209b54b2616cc false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/tomato-flower 684078155de209b54b2616cc 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 tomato-flower full In this episode, Weadee sits down with Tomato Flower to talk about the everchanging architecture of their songwriting — from the politics of form, to learning which walls to break down. We trace the emotional undercurrents of songs like Radical, and Destroyer, and reflect on the tensions between brevity and maximalism. Along the way: we play their 2024 record No from top to bottom.

Tomato Flower is a four-piece experimental rock band based in Baltimore, Maryland, whose music find a way to blend fractured rhythms and strong melodic instincts. No as an album sees Tomato Flower walking a tightrope of sound between chaos and clarity. Thank you to the band for joining us! Be sure to catch them live when you can :)

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]]> In this episode, Weadee sits down with Tomato Flower to talk about the everchanging architecture of their songwriting — from the politics of form, to learning which walls to break down. We trace the emotional undercurrents of songs like Radical, and Destroyer, and reflect on the tensions between brevity and maximalism. Along the way: we play their 2024 record No from top to bottom.

Tomato Flower is a four-piece experimental rock band based in Baltimore, Maryland, whose music find a way to blend fractured rhythms and strong melodic instincts. No as an album sees Tomato Flower walking a tightrope of sound between chaos and clarity. Thank you to the band for joining us! Be sure to catch them live when you can :)

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]]> Conjure Hand Interview Conjure Hand Interview Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:51:34 GMT 1:30:00 67fe64c1b6f48aa70968b620 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/conjure-hand-interview 67fe64c1b6f48aa70968b620 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 conjure-hand-interview full Spellbound Blues. When it comes to pushing the boundaries of rock and blues, Conjure Hand is a name that stands out. With powerful chords and a studio sound that's just as raw and electrifying as their live performances, they’re redefining the genre one track at a time. Tune in as they break down their creative process, inspirations, and what’s next on the horizon.

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]]> Spellbound Blues. When it comes to pushing the boundaries of rock and blues, Conjure Hand is a name that stands out. With powerful chords and a studio sound that's just as raw and electrifying as their live performances, they’re redefining the genre one track at a time. Tune in as they break down their creative process, inspirations, and what’s next on the horizon.

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]]> Motherhood Interview Motherhood Interview Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:26:43 GMT 1:01:01 67e1ea3c639ec2394aa74735 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/motherhood-interview 67e1ea3c639ec2394aa74735 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 motherhood-interview full Hola everyone! Looks who's back with another interview :) This time, I had the privilege of sitting down with the endlessly inventive, boundary-pushing band, Motherhood.

Over the years, their sonic world has been no secret to music lovers across the country—one filled with sharp turns, playful chaos, and a deep sense of purpose. Their latest record, Thunder Perfect Mind, is no exception, moving through themes of surrender, propulsion, and the forces beyond our control. I caught up with them before their set @tavernetour which was packedddd to the brim. If theyre ever touring within a 5hour radius of your city, GO SEE THEM LIVE!! I promise you wont wanna miss it.

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]]> Hola everyone! Looks who's back with another interview :) This time, I had the privilege of sitting down with the endlessly inventive, boundary-pushing band, Motherhood.

Over the years, their sonic world has been no secret to music lovers across the country—one filled with sharp turns, playful chaos, and a deep sense of purpose. Their latest record, Thunder Perfect Mind, is no exception, moving through themes of surrender, propulsion, and the forces beyond our control. I caught up with them before their set @tavernetour which was packedddd to the brim. If theyre ever touring within a 5hour radius of your city, GO SEE THEM LIVE!! I promise you wont wanna miss it.

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]]> Fana Hues - MOTH Album Playthrough Fana Hues - MOTH Album Playthrough Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:33:14 GMT 1:30:05 67d959fbd79e9e1991e27bb9 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/fana-hues-moth-album-playthrough 67d959fbd79e9e1991e27bb9 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 fana-hues-moth-album-playthrough full

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]]> Sunforger Interview Sunforger Interview Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:56:37 GMT 54:00 67c5defaf88938cb8ea0148d false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/sunforger-interview 67c5defaf88938cb8ea0148d 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 sunforger-interview full

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]]> 2024 Recap Episode 2024 Recap Episode Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:55:47 GMT 1:30:31 67717f14c82b0a641306905b false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/2024-recap-episode 67717f14c82b0a641306905b 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 2024-recap-episode full Huzzah! We've made it! What a year it's been. Thank you for being friends and keeping us company over the past 12 months. Here's to a better 2025.

Tracklist (Song - Artist)

little kid - Eggshell

IDLES - Gift Horse

Mannequin Pussy - Loud Bark

Starflyer 59 - 909

closetjudas - Simulacra + The Supermarine

The Famous Sandhogs - Wicked Game Karaoke

Lime Garden - Pop Star

Fountains DC - Here’s The Thing

And So I Watch You From Afar - North Coast Megafauna

Origami angel - Living Proof

White Campion

Foxing - Barking

Abby Sage - Milk

Horsegirl - 2468

Clairo - Add Up My Love

Christian Lee Hudson - Beauty School

Porches - Joker

Magdalena Bay - Death & Romance

Clothesline From Hell - Open Up!

Ombigazii - Ziibi

The OBGMs - LIAR


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]]> Huzzah! We've made it! What a year it's been. Thank you for being friends and keeping us company over the past 12 months. Here's to a better 2025.

Tracklist (Song - Artist)

little kid - Eggshell

IDLES - Gift Horse

Mannequin Pussy - Loud Bark

Starflyer 59 - 909

closetjudas - Simulacra + The Supermarine

The Famous Sandhogs - Wicked Game Karaoke

Lime Garden - Pop Star

Fountains DC - Here’s The Thing

And So I Watch You From Afar - North Coast Megafauna

Origami angel - Living Proof

White Campion

Foxing - Barking

Abby Sage - Milk

Horsegirl - 2468

Clairo - Add Up My Love

Christian Lee Hudson - Beauty School

Porches - Joker

Magdalena Bay - Death & Romance

Clothesline From Hell - Open Up!

Ombigazii - Ziibi

The OBGMs - LIAR


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]]> Jordan Klassen Interview Jordan Klassen Interview Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:29:09 GMT 1:29:51 67605eb89b72f37e5d86e429 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/jordan-klassen-interview 67605eb89b72f37e5d86e429 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 jordan-klassen-interview full Today, we're exploring the work of Jordan Klassen, the Vancouver-based singer-songwriter and producer whose poetic "fairy folk" has been captivating listeners for well over a decade. Jordan’s latest project, Marginalia (2023), is a deeply introspective and elegant complement to its predecessor, Glossolalia. These two albums, born from the same creative period, reflect two sides of a coin: the stripped-down vulnerability of one and the fuller, more textured exploration of the other.

In this episode, we’ll go through some of the margins of the album, discovering the metaphors, and themes that shape Marginalia while playing through the album from top to bottom.

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]]> Today, we're exploring the work of Jordan Klassen, the Vancouver-based singer-songwriter and producer whose poetic "fairy folk" has been captivating listeners for well over a decade. Jordan’s latest project, Marginalia (2023), is a deeply introspective and elegant complement to its predecessor, Glossolalia. These two albums, born from the same creative period, reflect two sides of a coin: the stripped-down vulnerability of one and the fuller, more textured exploration of the other.

In this episode, we’ll go through some of the margins of the album, discovering the metaphors, and themes that shape Marginalia while playing through the album from top to bottom.

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]]> Tanukichan Interview Tanukichan Interview Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:07:03 GMT 1:02:38 6756271a7fbf901606b1cf3c false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/tanukichan-interview 6756271a7fbf901606b1cf3c 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 tanukichan-interview full Welcome back, friends! Today's episode is featuring the fuzz/shoegaze rocker Tanukichan, the moniker of artist Hannah Von Loon. Her latest EP, "Circles," released on September 20th, 2024, beautifully weaves themes of personal growth and cyclical patterns in life.

In our conversation, Hannah talks about collaborating with a new producer, Franco Reid, which opened her up to new creative possibilities and personal connections.

Coming off a whirlwind tour cycle (I was fortunate enough to see her live in Detroit with Alex G, and Alvvays), and another incredible record released just in 2023, "Circles" feels like much needed space to unwind. It's a reflection of her growth, connections, and the cyclical nature of life. When you listen close, you realize that music continues to offer a home for challenging her once closely held beliefs.

Dive into this new chapter with us at 1pm EST on CJAM 99.1FM, and join us as we explore the sounds of Tanukichan’s latest work. 

 

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]]> Welcome back, friends! Today's episode is featuring the fuzz/shoegaze rocker Tanukichan, the moniker of artist Hannah Von Loon. Her latest EP, "Circles," released on September 20th, 2024, beautifully weaves themes of personal growth and cyclical patterns in life.

In our conversation, Hannah talks about collaborating with a new producer, Franco Reid, which opened her up to new creative possibilities and personal connections.

Coming off a whirlwind tour cycle (I was fortunate enough to see her live in Detroit with Alex G, and Alvvays), and another incredible record released just in 2023, "Circles" feels like much needed space to unwind. It's a reflection of her growth, connections, and the cyclical nature of life. When you listen close, you realize that music continues to offer a home for challenging her once closely held beliefs.

Dive into this new chapter with us at 1pm EST on CJAM 99.1FM, and join us as we explore the sounds of Tanukichan’s latest work. 

 

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]]> Tall Heights Interview Tall Heights Interview Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:04:52 GMT 59:35 674d5c15a12aa44232969404 true https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/tall-heights-interview 674d5c15a12aa44232969404 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 tall-heights-interview full Absent Sounds, Weadee chats with Paul Wright of Tall Heights as we play through their 2024 release, Softly Softly. This album beautifully captures the quiet beauty of autumn, and though it feels like winter here, we’re still in fall—there's nearly a month left of the season! Certain albums become go-to choices as the weather changes, and Softly Softly is one we’ll return to every fall. To wrap up the show, we play elle veille encore by Montreal-based band Rosier.

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]]> Absent Sounds, Weadee chats with Paul Wright of Tall Heights as we play through their 2024 release, Softly Softly. This album beautifully captures the quiet beauty of autumn, and though it feels like winter here, we’re still in fall—there's nearly a month left of the season! Certain albums become go-to choices as the weather changes, and Softly Softly is one we’ll return to every fall. To wrap up the show, we play elle veille encore by Montreal-based band Rosier.

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]]> Algernon Cadwallader Interview Algernon Cadwallader Interview Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:30:41 GMT 1:26:05 67447c691468aa825565f1a0 true https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/algernon-interview 67447c691468aa825565f1a0 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 algernon-interview We Built this House: Episode 2 full On today's episode of We Built This House, we take a deep dive into the legacy of Algernon Cadwallader—a band that didn’t just play music but helped build the foundation of the emo revival. Together, Peter Helmis, Joe Reinhart, Colin Mahony and Nick Tazza all join us starting from their roots as Halfway to Holland, tracing their journey through DIY basement shows, relentless touring, and a punk ethos that defined their sound.

We attempt to walk through every room of their brief yet important discography- from the raw foundation of their debut Some Kind of Cadwallader to the complex renovation of Parrot Flies and beyond. There's a sort of Sisyphus-like struggle that comes with creating something meaningful from scratch, and if anyone in the revival knew how to do it, Algernon sure did. Without a doubt, the landscape of what we call emo today reaches back to their influence, and it's all the better because of it.

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]]> On today's episode of We Built This House, we take a deep dive into the legacy of Algernon Cadwallader—a band that didn’t just play music but helped build the foundation of the emo revival. Together, Peter Helmis, Joe Reinhart, Colin Mahony and Nick Tazza all join us starting from their roots as Halfway to Holland, tracing their journey through DIY basement shows, relentless touring, and a punk ethos that defined their sound.

We attempt to walk through every room of their brief yet important discography- from the raw foundation of their debut Some Kind of Cadwallader to the complex renovation of Parrot Flies and beyond. There's a sort of Sisyphus-like struggle that comes with creating something meaningful from scratch, and if anyone in the revival knew how to do it, Algernon sure did. Without a doubt, the landscape of what we call emo today reaches back to their influence, and it's all the better because of it.

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]]> From Indian Lakes Interview From Indian Lakes Interview Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:21:32 GMT 1:03:13 6732f43d47bf92054e1cef21 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/fil-interview 6732f43d47bf92054e1cef21 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 fil-interview We Built this House: Episode 1 full Since 2009, From Indian Lakes has been weaving a unique blend of emo, dreamo/whatever-mo, and post-hardcore, that's pulled listeners into the moody depths of Indian Lakes, California. So much so, that we even named our radio show after one of their albums. In this first episode of We Built This House- a new mini-series on Absent Sounds we're joined by Joey Vannucchi where we dive into the inspirations, evolution, and ethos behind FIL. Together we're going floor by floor, deep diving into the discography and head-to-toe Frankensteining the body of the band's work.


In many ways, this episode feels like an origin story- not only for the band, but for ourselves as well. November marks 5 years since we've started this little side project called Absent Sounds and we're filled with gratitude. What a milestone :) Thank you to the old friends that have listened over the years, and the new ones we've made along the way. May you be well, may you be at peace, and may all your favourite bands stay together.


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]]> Since 2009, From Indian Lakes has been weaving a unique blend of emo, dreamo/whatever-mo, and post-hardcore, that's pulled listeners into the moody depths of Indian Lakes, California. So much so, that we even named our radio show after one of their albums. In this first episode of We Built This House- a new mini-series on Absent Sounds we're joined by Joey Vannucchi where we dive into the inspirations, evolution, and ethos behind FIL. Together we're going floor by floor, deep diving into the discography and head-to-toe Frankensteining the body of the band's work.


In many ways, this episode feels like an origin story- not only for the band, but for ourselves as well. November marks 5 years since we've started this little side project called Absent Sounds and we're filled with gratitude. What a milestone :) Thank you to the old friends that have listened over the years, and the new ones we've made along the way. May you be well, may you be at peace, and may all your favourite bands stay together.


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]]> Las Nubes Interview Las Nubes Interview Sun, 03 Nov 2024 20:27:18 GMT 1:30:04 6727dcecce5bc563cb66e04c false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/nubes-interview 6727dcecce5bc563cb66e04c 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 nubes-interview full In this episode, we sit down with Ale Campos and Emile Milgrim of Las Nubes, the Miami-based rock outfit known for bringing together gritty, 90s-inspired punk and dreamy pop vibes.


Las Nubes (Spanish for "The Clouds") takes its name and style from the volatile Miami weather—one moment, sunny skies, the next, torrential rain. Now, with their latest album, Tormentas Malsanas (Unhealthy Storms), Las Nubes takes us on a journey through life’s unpredictable changes. In our interview, Ale and Emile share insights on the making of Tormentas Malsanas, what it’s like balancing personal struggles with creative output, and how they stay inspired while working through life’s most intense moments. We also dive into their creative process, and what it means to be artists in a world that never stops throwing challenges their way.

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]]> In this episode, we sit down with Ale Campos and Emile Milgrim of Las Nubes, the Miami-based rock outfit known for bringing together gritty, 90s-inspired punk and dreamy pop vibes.


Las Nubes (Spanish for "The Clouds") takes its name and style from the volatile Miami weather—one moment, sunny skies, the next, torrential rain. Now, with their latest album, Tormentas Malsanas (Unhealthy Storms), Las Nubes takes us on a journey through life’s unpredictable changes. In our interview, Ale and Emile share insights on the making of Tormentas Malsanas, what it’s like balancing personal struggles with creative output, and how they stay inspired while working through life’s most intense moments. We also dive into their creative process, and what it means to be artists in a world that never stops throwing challenges their way.

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]]> Half Waif Interview Half Waif Interview Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:13:21 GMT 1:32:32 6703fab56f369dd035bd6588 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/half-waif-interview 6703fab56f369dd035bd6588 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 half-waif-interview full In this episode of Absent Sounds, we sit down with Upstate NY-based artist, Half Waif— the project of the multi-talented Nandi Rose. On October 4th, she released her sixth full-length album, See You at the Maypole, which breathes through the impermanence of life.


The first time I played the album from top to bottom, I broke down in tears. There is so much strength that can be felt in this record. Throughout the interview, Nandi Rose reflects on creating an album that serves as an archive of one of the heaviest periods in her life. As she shares insights on the importance of collective grief and healing, the album also deeply resonates with the natural world that surrounded her during its creation. We’re so grateful to Nandi for joining us in this conversation, and we hope it meets you when you need it most.


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]]> In this episode of Absent Sounds, we sit down with Upstate NY-based artist, Half Waif— the project of the multi-talented Nandi Rose. On October 4th, she released her sixth full-length album, See You at the Maypole, which breathes through the impermanence of life.


The first time I played the album from top to bottom, I broke down in tears. There is so much strength that can be felt in this record. Throughout the interview, Nandi Rose reflects on creating an album that serves as an archive of one of the heaviest periods in her life. As she shares insights on the importance of collective grief and healing, the album also deeply resonates with the natural world that surrounded her during its creation. We’re so grateful to Nandi for joining us in this conversation, and we hope it meets you when you need it most.


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]]> M. Vaughan Interview M. Vaughan Interview Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:55:10 GMT 1:31:09 66f17353d61650978f1dff89 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/m-vaughan 66f17353d61650978f1dff89 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 m-vaughan full In this episode, we sit down with M. Vaughan to explore the personal and creative journey behind his latest EP, Keep in Touch. Its a catchy blend of synth/electronic dance music with a touch of singer songwriter work. 


Having moved to Berlin during the pandemic, Vaughan found himself at a turning point, stepping away from his dream in the dance music scene. His relocation led to a deep reflection on what it means to follow your passion, and how that can take unexpected forms. During our conversation, we explore how his transition from the US to Berlin to Lisbon marked a new chapter in his life—both personally and musically. He discusses his evolving sound, fusing elements of electronic production with songwriting, and how his unique approach to resampling and synthesizers helps him blur genre lines. 


This interview also delves into what it looks like to pursue what you truly love, even when it requires leaving behind familiar paths. M. Vaughan is an artist navigating the complexities of identity, place, and passion, all while embracing the evolution of his sound. It's why Keep in Touch is so beautifully crafted. 


Listen to the full EP and more on todays episode!

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]]> In this episode, we sit down with M. Vaughan to explore the personal and creative journey behind his latest EP, Keep in Touch. Its a catchy blend of synth/electronic dance music with a touch of singer songwriter work. 


Having moved to Berlin during the pandemic, Vaughan found himself at a turning point, stepping away from his dream in the dance music scene. His relocation led to a deep reflection on what it means to follow your passion, and how that can take unexpected forms. During our conversation, we explore how his transition from the US to Berlin to Lisbon marked a new chapter in his life—both personally and musically. He discusses his evolving sound, fusing elements of electronic production with songwriting, and how his unique approach to resampling and synthesizers helps him blur genre lines. 


This interview also delves into what it looks like to pursue what you truly love, even when it requires leaving behind familiar paths. M. Vaughan is an artist navigating the complexities of identity, place, and passion, all while embracing the evolution of his sound. It's why Keep in Touch is so beautifully crafted. 


Listen to the full EP and more on todays episode!

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]]> Route 500 Interview Route 500 Interview Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT 1:29:36 684984ae8b5654d4d18a0280 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/route-500 684984ae8b5654d4d18a0280 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 route-500 full On today's episode of Absent Sounds, Derek Inver of Route 500 reflects on the paths that led to his 2024 debut record, Island Perimeter and creating music in the midst of his own dark nights. Route 500 is a slowcore project from the UK and this album has already become one of our most played of the year. Throughout this thoughtful interview he breaks down his songs and chats about ways life continues to bring moments of hope. His haunting music speaks to the weary and worn and the ones searching for light in the shadows.

We hope his music nestles into your heart the way it did ours!

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]]> On today's episode of Absent Sounds, Derek Inver of Route 500 reflects on the paths that led to his 2024 debut record, Island Perimeter and creating music in the midst of his own dark nights. Route 500 is a slowcore project from the UK and this album has already become one of our most played of the year. Throughout this thoughtful interview he breaks down his songs and chats about ways life continues to bring moments of hope. His haunting music speaks to the weary and worn and the ones searching for light in the shadows.

We hope his music nestles into your heart the way it did ours!

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]]> Bobbing Interview Bobbing Interview Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:49:52 GMT 1:30:15 66dea8b750d6c4036e0b0f73 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/bobbing-interview 66dea8b750d6c4036e0b0f73 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 bobbing-interview full Welcome back friends! It's been a hot minute and a slightly rough summer; nevertheless we're still alive and have a host of great interviews lined up for the rest of the year! Kicking us back into gear, we sit down with Bobbing (aka Bob aka Robert Ross). He's a Bay area artist whose sound drifts through genres like indie, electronica, experimental and mathy rock. Personally speaking, I'd say his music lives in the same mental space as my collection of cool rocks, sticks and shells. Its eclectic and fun! His record Year of the Newt (2023) carries all that energy and more- its an idiosyncratic measure of faith in his ability to cook up the coolest sounds and tie them down for easy listening.

In this episode, we dive into Year of the Newt, explore the inspiration behind the tracks, and jump back in time to the Feed Me Jack days (another incredible music project he started with his college friends). Whether you’re a fan of crunchy soundscapes or love unpredictable twists, Bobbing’s music offers something fresh and exciting. Catch the episodes live on cjam.ca/99.1 FM or through our archives :)

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]]> Welcome back friends! It's been a hot minute and a slightly rough summer; nevertheless we're still alive and have a host of great interviews lined up for the rest of the year! Kicking us back into gear, we sit down with Bobbing (aka Bob aka Robert Ross). He's a Bay area artist whose sound drifts through genres like indie, electronica, experimental and mathy rock. Personally speaking, I'd say his music lives in the same mental space as my collection of cool rocks, sticks and shells. Its eclectic and fun! His record Year of the Newt (2023) carries all that energy and more- its an idiosyncratic measure of faith in his ability to cook up the coolest sounds and tie them down for easy listening.

In this episode, we dive into Year of the Newt, explore the inspiration behind the tracks, and jump back in time to the Feed Me Jack days (another incredible music project he started with his college friends). Whether you’re a fan of crunchy soundscapes or love unpredictable twists, Bobbing’s music offers something fresh and exciting. Catch the episodes live on cjam.ca/99.1 FM or through our archives :)

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]]> Brutus VIII Interview Brutus VIII Interview Wed, 28 Aug 2024 01:41:39 GMT 1:30:31 66ce805863da55a66038a82a false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/brutus-viii-interview 66ce805863da55a66038a82a 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 brutus-viii-interview full Brutus VIII has never been one to hide away from the dark side. His latest record- Pure Glottny, turns full face towards the corners of love most people would hate to find within themselves. In many ways, it feels like a concept album within the mind of an incel. Yet with each track, and the further we dove within the interview, the more it became clear that Brutus VIII isn't just exploring these shadowy emotions but challenging them. The songs on Pure Glottny aren’t just raw—they're confrontational, urging listeners to confront their own hidden desires and discomforts. Our conversation unraveled the complexity behind each track, revealing a vulnerability that lies beneath the aggressive exterior. It’s an album that doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable truths about human nature, and our interview reflects that unflinching honesty.

 

 

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]]> Brutus VIII has never been one to hide away from the dark side. His latest record- Pure Glottny, turns full face towards the corners of love most people would hate to find within themselves. In many ways, it feels like a concept album within the mind of an incel. Yet with each track, and the further we dove within the interview, the more it became clear that Brutus VIII isn't just exploring these shadowy emotions but challenging them. The songs on Pure Glottny aren’t just raw—they're confrontational, urging listeners to confront their own hidden desires and discomforts. Our conversation unraveled the complexity behind each track, revealing a vulnerability that lies beneath the aggressive exterior. It’s an album that doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable truths about human nature, and our interview reflects that unflinching honesty.

 

 

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]]> Raised by Swans Interview Raised by Swans Interview Mon, 27 May 2024 18:41:28 GMT 1:30:03 6654d3d9bcc0a7001252e6ae false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/raised-by-swans-interview 6654d3d9bcc0a7001252e6ae 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 raised-by-swans-interview full Today: raised by swans | 📆May 27th


There are few bands that move me to the extent that Eric Howden's music does. His music is meditative and full of power and this interview will leave you with much to think about. Tune in now on cjam.ca or catch the archive up using the link in bio :)


be well xo1h


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]]> Today: raised by swans | 📆May 27th


There are few bands that move me to the extent that Eric Howden's music does. His music is meditative and full of power and this interview will leave you with much to think about. Tune in now on cjam.ca or catch the archive up using the link in bio :)


be well xo1h


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]]> Interviewing Oso Oso (Jade Lilitri ) Interviewing Oso Oso (Jade Lilitri ) Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:49:41 GMT 1:30:38 6629b6b5ea3021001299c7f9 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/interview-with-oso-oso-jade-lilitri 6629b6b5ea3021001299c7f9 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 interview-with-oso-oso-jade-lilitri Talking about Sore Thumb and more full really a dog person? Does he have what it takes to be a fly on the wall and more importantly does he only have $79 to his name. We play through the album Sore Thumb from top to bottom, diving into some fun questions along the way. All this and more, on Absent Sounds.

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]]> really a dog person? Does he have what it takes to be a fly on the wall and more importantly does he only have $79 to his name. We play through the album Sore Thumb from top to bottom, diving into some fun questions along the way. All this and more, on Absent Sounds.

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]]> Ratboys Interview! Ratboys Interview! Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:19:15 GMT 1:30:38 661d29544967620017aeda9a false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/ratboys-interview 661d29544967620017aeda9a 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 ratboys-interview full

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]]> Bedbug Interview Bedbug Interview Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:03:12 GMT 1:30:26 66153c919dd3d000161d7548 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/bedbug-interview 66153c919dd3d000161d7548 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 bedbug-interview full @bedbugofficial If you're looking for music that feels like a conversation with an old friend, Bedbug and their 2024 album, pack your bags the sun is growing is just for you. With a perfectly unperfect DIY sound and lyrics that read like poetry, Bedbug has something for everyone. We dive into the album and play it track by track, asking some fun questions along the way. Thank you so much for joining us and happy eclipse!

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]]> @bedbugofficial If you're looking for music that feels like a conversation with an old friend, Bedbug and their 2024 album, pack your bags the sun is growing is just for you. With a perfectly unperfect DIY sound and lyrics that read like poetry, Bedbug has something for everyone. We dive into the album and play it track by track, asking some fun questions along the way. Thank you so much for joining us and happy eclipse!

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]]> Magana Interview Magana Interview Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:40:31 GMT 1:30:13 6601c520df32970017c00664 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/magana-interview 6601c520df32970017c00664 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 magana-interview full

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]]> Catch For Us the Foxes! A dive into mewithoutYou Catch For Us the Foxes! A dive into mewithoutYou Tue, 05 Mar 2024 02:59:41 GMT 1:30:47 65e68a482c97680016782414 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/catch-for-us-the-foxes-a-dive-into-mewithoutyou 65e68a482c97680016782414 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 catch-for-us-the-foxes-a-dive-into-mewithoutyou full On live today from 1:00-2:30 EST on CJAM 99.1, we'll be playing through the masterful 2004 album, "Catch For Us The Foxes" by @mewithoutyou

That's right, 2024 marks 20 years since it's release and because that album marked the introduction for many of us to the band, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit the legacy of mewithoutYou, memories from their farewell tour and dive into the stories that made the album. You'll hear excepts from Aaron's banter, Catch For Us The Foxes from top to bottom and more! Here are some photos from their farewell tour. What's your favourite memory from the band?

Thanks so much and be well!

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]]> On live today from 1:00-2:30 EST on CJAM 99.1, we'll be playing through the masterful 2004 album, "Catch For Us The Foxes" by @mewithoutyou

That's right, 2024 marks 20 years since it's release and because that album marked the introduction for many of us to the band, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit the legacy of mewithoutYou, memories from their farewell tour and dive into the stories that made the album. You'll hear excepts from Aaron's banter, Catch For Us The Foxes from top to bottom and more! Here are some photos from their farewell tour. What's your favourite memory from the band?

Thanks so much and be well!

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]]> Diving into the King of Misery by Daudi Matsiko Diving into the King of Misery by Daudi Matsiko Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:13:26 GMT 1:30:02 65d4ebc716526900163c0cf6 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/diving-into-the-king-of-misery-by-daudi-matsiko 65d4ebc716526900163c0cf6 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 diving-into-the-king-of-misery-by-daudi-matsiko with none other than Nate Blackton as a special guest :) full We've got @daudi 's prolific song writing featured in his 2024 record King of Misery.


The beloved @nateblackton joined me on Absent Sounds while Weadee took a nap and we dove into the album, from top to bottom, track by track. You can catch the episode on @friendsofcjam today @ 1pm EST.


I also wanted to give more context on a song I wasnt sure about during the recording of the episode, and the video used here-


"Derby’s Dose is a song that means a lot to me. It’s a personal response to a tragic and horrific moment in our collective history. Derby was an enslaved man, tortured and murdered by Thomas Thistlewood. A Lincolnshire man. Derby’s story broke my heart. What is more, is that Derby had skin, a body and desires like my own. Like all of us, a desire for shelter, food and safety. Yet he was greeted with torture, dehumanisation and ultimately annihilation. The legacy of that human loss lives on today, unresolved. This song was created lovingly with that in mind. My sister, Judith Matsiko, joined me on vocals for this song. It was really special to have her voice on the recording with me and added to the personal nature of the process. Making a difficult and heavy song, less lonely and more beautiful."

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]]> We've got @daudi 's prolific song writing featured in his 2024 record King of Misery.


The beloved @nateblackton joined me on Absent Sounds while Weadee took a nap and we dove into the album, from top to bottom, track by track. You can catch the episode on @friendsofcjam today @ 1pm EST.


I also wanted to give more context on a song I wasnt sure about during the recording of the episode, and the video used here-


"Derby’s Dose is a song that means a lot to me. It’s a personal response to a tragic and horrific moment in our collective history. Derby was an enslaved man, tortured and murdered by Thomas Thistlewood. A Lincolnshire man. Derby’s story broke my heart. What is more, is that Derby had skin, a body and desires like my own. Like all of us, a desire for shelter, food and safety. Yet he was greeted with torture, dehumanisation and ultimately annihilation. The legacy of that human loss lives on today, unresolved. This song was created lovingly with that in mind. My sister, Judith Matsiko, joined me on vocals for this song. It was really special to have her voice on the recording with me and added to the personal nature of the process. Making a difficult and heavy song, less lonely and more beautiful."

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]]> Interview with Frog (Danny Bateman) Interview with Frog (Danny Bateman) Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:29:27 GMT 1:16:05 65c12908c23827001742a3c3 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/interview-with-frog-danny-bateman 65c12908c23827001742a3c3 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 interview-with-frog-danny-bateman full Happy Monday! On live (right now!) today's episode of Absent Sounds is an interview with Danny Bateman of @heyitsfrog himself :) last year the band released one of our favourite albums, GROG and on today's show we play through it along with the interview.


This was a really funny interview and Danny was ever so enjoyable to chat with. Thanks Jamie ( @audioantihero ) for your help setting this up!

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]]> Happy Monday! On live (right now!) today's episode of Absent Sounds is an interview with Danny Bateman of @heyitsfrog himself :) last year the band released one of our favourite albums, GROG and on today's show we play through it along with the interview.


This was a really funny interview and Danny was ever so enjoyable to chat with. Thanks Jamie ( @audioantihero ) for your help setting this up!

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]]> Miss Grit Interview Miss Grit Interview Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:57:52 GMT 1:29:43 65a56410317fdd0017ce89c6 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/miss-grit-interview 65a56410317fdd0017ce89c6 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 miss-grit-interview Follow the cyborg with us full Happy Monday! Today's episode is an interview with New York based artist @miss_grit . We dive into some classic anime, what it means to Follow the Cyborg and play through their latest album of the same name.


Tune in live today @ 1:00-2:30 pm to hear the full interview on CJAM 99.1 FM // iHeartRadio// our archive link // in the interwebs

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]]> Happy Monday! Today's episode is an interview with New York based artist @miss_grit . We dive into some classic anime, what it means to Follow the Cyborg and play through their latest album of the same name.


Tune in live today @ 1:00-2:30 pm to hear the full interview on CJAM 99.1 FM // iHeartRadio// our archive link // in the interwebs

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]]> Abstractions // Vacant EP Abstractions // Vacant EP Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:36:58 GMT 1:30:21 65a56acf0a194a0016f7727f false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/abstractions-vacant-ep 65a56acf0a194a0016f7727f 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 abstractions-vacant-ep full Today on Absent Sounds we're spinning the album Abstractions by @tallblackguyproductions. Born in Detroit, TBG fuses the sound of motor city, with experimental midtempo beats and caps it all off with his signature energy.


Right after that, we play Vacant EP by Toronto based, Nigerian born artist, @whoisamaka


Catch it live at 1:00pm EST on cjam 99.1FM in Windsor/ Detroit or at cjam.ca

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]]> Today on Absent Sounds we're spinning the album Abstractions by @tallblackguyproductions. Born in Detroit, TBG fuses the sound of motor city, with experimental midtempo beats and caps it all off with his signature energy.


Right after that, we play Vacant EP by Toronto based, Nigerian born artist, @whoisamaka


Catch it live at 1:00pm EST on cjam 99.1FM in Windsor/ Detroit or at cjam.ca

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]]> 2023 Recap Episode 2023 Recap Episode Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:57:55 GMT 1:30:19 658da912d006d300165cb2c0 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/2023-recap-episode 658da912d006d300165cb2c0 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 2023-recap-episode with help from our friends full

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]]> Crosslegged Interview Crosslegged Interview Wed, 06 Dec 2023 02:55:19 GMT 1:29:47 656fe2974030a60011872fe6 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/crosslegged-interview 656fe2974030a60011872fe6 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 crosslegged-interview full As we near the end of the year, we've started looking back at some of our favourite albums from 2023. Chief among the list is the album Another Blue by Crosslegged. We were delighted to get the chance to speak to Keba Robinson (Crosslegged) and talk about her journey getting started as crosslegged, keeping the pot of art stirring, being comfy and how she crosses her legs.



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]]> As we near the end of the year, we've started looking back at some of our favourite albums from 2023. Chief among the list is the album Another Blue by Crosslegged. We were delighted to get the chance to speak to Keba Robinson (Crosslegged) and talk about her journey getting started as crosslegged, keeping the pot of art stirring, being comfy and how she crosses her legs.



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]]> Racing Mountain Pleasant Interview Racing Mountain Pleasant Interview Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:25:59 GMT 1:29:43 654be07f122faa00123c3140 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/kingfisher-interview 654be07f122faa00123c3140 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 kingfisher-interview full

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]]> Lutalo Interview Lutalo Interview Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:32:02 GMT 1:30:18 6511b6025b90e600116b0259 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/lutalo-interview 6511b6025b90e600116b0259 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 lutalo-interview full Lutalo Jones is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist for the ages, so when Weadee and I received the opportunity to talk after their show opening for Claud, we were more than excited.


There is a certain essence that clearly runs through the music of Lutalo. Beyond the tangy guitar and the fuzzy distortions, they present a genuine heart to everything they touch. We are honored to have connected with a fellow Black creative. It's in these moments of shared inspiration that we discover the true magic of creativity and community. Their latest work AGAIN (2023) is an endless bop as well :) We play it from top to bottom during the episode, but be sure to check it out on your own too!


(TL;DR- pls listen because weadee spent so long editing)

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]]> Lutalo Jones is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist for the ages, so when Weadee and I received the opportunity to talk after their show opening for Claud, we were more than excited.


There is a certain essence that clearly runs through the music of Lutalo. Beyond the tangy guitar and the fuzzy distortions, they present a genuine heart to everything they touch. We are honored to have connected with a fellow Black creative. It's in these moments of shared inspiration that we discover the true magic of creativity and community. Their latest work AGAIN (2023) is an endless bop as well :) We play it from top to bottom during the episode, but be sure to check it out on your own too!


(TL;DR- pls listen because weadee spent so long editing)

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]]> Roye Trout Interview Roye Trout Interview Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:53:35 GMT 1:30:40 650d1dcf8fa03d0011f4fa18 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/roye-trout-interview 650d1dcf8fa03d0011f4fa18 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 roye-trout-interview full

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]]> <![CDATA[Peaer and Eric's Trip ]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:32:48 GMT 1:30:03 64ee01967b9ac00011cf0ac3 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/peaer-and-erics 64ee01967b9ac00011cf0ac3 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 peaer-and-erics full

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]]> Interview with Cootie Catcher Interview with Cootie Catcher Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:12:09 GMT 1:30:48 64d109c9da2e210011e9788c false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/interview-with-cootie-catcher 64d109c9da2e210011e9788c 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 interview-with-cootie-catcher full On this episode, Weadee talks to cootie catcher after their show at the Velvet Underground and then we dive into the world of 12 Rods, one of the first bands to ever receive a perfect Pitchfork 10.0.


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]]> On this episode, Weadee talks to cootie catcher after their show at the Velvet Underground and then we dive into the world of 12 Rods, one of the first bands to ever receive a perfect Pitchfork 10.0.


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]]> <![CDATA[Diving into Copeland's Revolving Doors ]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 02:36:29 GMT 1:30:35 64b0b31f7848910011ae717f false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/diving-into-copelands-revolving 64b0b31f7848910011ae717f 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 diving-into-copelands-revolving full Nothing beats talking about your favourite albums with some of your favourite people and that's why this episode of absent sounds is a special one.


A few weeks ago our dear friend and fellow Copeland lover @tylerj.music dove into the album Revolving Doors with us. Copeland is such a beloved band to each of us and sharing what makes their latest release so special was a joy. We talked for nearly 3 hours and packaged this little episode into 90mins to share with you <3 We talk about some of our Copeland memories, play through the album and explore what it means to be reinvented.


Yes, this post is late because we've been exhausted but you can catch the encore tomorrow morning on @cjamfm or click the link in our bio to see the archive :) much love

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]]> Nothing beats talking about your favourite albums with some of your favourite people and that's why this episode of absent sounds is a special one.


A few weeks ago our dear friend and fellow Copeland lover @tylerj.music dove into the album Revolving Doors with us. Copeland is such a beloved band to each of us and sharing what makes their latest release so special was a joy. We talked for nearly 3 hours and packaged this little episode into 90mins to share with you <3 We talk about some of our Copeland memories, play through the album and explore what it means to be reinvented.


Yes, this post is late because we've been exhausted but you can catch the encore tomorrow morning on @cjamfm or click the link in our bio to see the archive :) much love

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]]> Civilian and Closetjudas episode (Pledge Drive) Civilian and Closetjudas episode (Pledge Drive) Mon, 03 Apr 2023 22:47:50 GMT 1:30:52 67353f1ea7d4829cee31f225 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/civilian-and-closetjudas-episode-pledge-drive 67353f1ea7d4829cee31f225 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 civilian-and-closetjudas-episode-pledge-drive full PLEDGE DRIVE is HEREeeE (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)⁠✧⁠*⁠。

For our special episode coming up @ 1pm EST, we play though an album that is tucked away in our hearts forever - You Wouldn't Believe What Privilege Costs by civilian. Then we close out with the latest record by Ontario native- closetjudas :)

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]]> PLEDGE DRIVE is HEREeeE (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)⁠✧⁠*⁠。

For our special episode coming up @ 1pm EST, we play though an album that is tucked away in our hearts forever - You Wouldn't Believe What Privilege Costs by civilian. Then we close out with the latest record by Ontario native- closetjudas :)

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]]> The Beautiful Letdown: 20th Anniversary Dive The Beautiful Letdown: 20th Anniversary Dive Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:07:58 GMT 1:30:44 63fd0d9e8ab4310010c68604 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/the-beautiful-letdown-20th-anniversary-dive 63fd0d9e8ab4310010c68604 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 the-beautiful-letdown-20th-anniversary-dive Celebrating life, and loss of the switchfoot record full Today on Absent Sounds, we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Beautiful Letdown— a fundamental album in the story Switchfoot (and consequently the story of us), and then after that we play through Jo Passed's 2018 record, Their Prime.


Within the cannon of "music that formed me," you'd find Switchfoot near the top. Few bands have managed to grab a permanent seat at our table as prominently as Switchfoot has; and for that, high school, university, current and future me will always pay homage :)


Take a listen to the show over on cjam.ca or click the link in our bio to hear the archive!

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]]> Today on Absent Sounds, we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Beautiful Letdown— a fundamental album in the story Switchfoot (and consequently the story of us), and then after that we play through Jo Passed's 2018 record, Their Prime.


Within the cannon of "music that formed me," you'd find Switchfoot near the top. Few bands have managed to grab a permanent seat at our table as prominently as Switchfoot has; and for that, high school, university, current and future me will always pay homage :)


Take a listen to the show over on cjam.ca or click the link in our bio to hear the archive!

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]]> Shad and BLACKSTARKIDS dive Shad and BLACKSTARKIDS dive Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:32:33 GMT 1:30:09 63fc94d56c3fc000118bf58d false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/shad-and-blackstarkids-dive 63fc94d56c3fc000118bf58d 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 shad-and-blackstarkids-dive Exploring more amazing Black artists full Hello from our makeshift studio :~) We're gonna be diving into these two albums on our show today.


Shad's 2018 release, A Short Story About A War was one of my favs when it came out. It's hard to beat an album filed with such unapologetic optimism. The Fool (Get it Got it Good) never fails to get me in a good mood and neither does the band BLACKSTARKIDS. They are a great group of Black kids just having fun. It's infectious.


Tune in on cjam.ca at 1:00 EST to catch it live (and happy family day :D)

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]]> Hello from our makeshift studio :~) We're gonna be diving into these two albums on our show today.


Shad's 2018 release, A Short Story About A War was one of my favs when it came out. It's hard to beat an album filed with such unapologetic optimism. The Fool (Get it Got it Good) never fails to get me in a good mood and neither does the band BLACKSTARKIDS. They are a great group of Black kids just having fun. It's infectious.


Tune in on cjam.ca at 1:00 EST to catch it live (and happy family day :D)

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]]> Cake Function Interview Cake Function Interview Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:48:09 GMT 1:30:51 63ea85e982d6ca00112c2071 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/cake-function-interview 63ea85e982d6ca00112c2071 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 cake-function-interview This week we hung out with the guys from Cake Function, to celebrate their latest masterpiece- Form Over :) full did however, release an amazing record on Jan 24th 2022. Its an instrumental, math rock bottle of all things amazing. We love it!! Tune in to hear us play it from top to bottom, and get the story behind the songs.

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]]> did however, release an amazing record on Jan 24th 2022. Its an instrumental, math rock bottle of all things amazing. We love it!! Tune in to hear us play it from top to bottom, and get the story behind the songs.

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]]> 2022 Recap (Part 3/3) 2022 Recap (Part 3/3) Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:00:54 GMT 1:30:55 63d41b7e830b300011fb94cd false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/2022-recap-part-3 63d41b7e830b300011fb94cd 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 2022-recap-part-3 Diving into our favourite releases that underlined out 2022, with some help from our friends:) full

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]]> 2022 Recap (Part 2/3) 2022 Recap (Part 2/3) Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:03:00 GMT 1:29:56 63d41fe57358350011efd612 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/2022-recap-part-2 63d41fe57358350011efd612 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 2022-recap-part-2 Whew here we go again full This episode features: (will come back and write em in)


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]]> John Van Deusen Interview John Van Deusen Interview Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:28:38 GMT 1:30:31 63f7b6c4886da7001118990f false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/john-van-deusen-interview 63f7b6c4886da7001118990f 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 john-van-deusen-interview full

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]]> Bilal Nasser Interview Bilal Nasser Interview Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:20:59 GMT 1:30:21 63ef7f3f8f39660011a8af10 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/bilal-nasser-interview 63ef7f3f8f39660011a8af10 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 bilal-nasser-interview celebrating the 1 yr anniversary of his album full On today's episode of Absent Sounds, we celebrate the one year anniversary of Where the Orange Groves Grow, with an interview featuring the one and only Bilal Nasser :) @bilalguitar


Bilal composed each piece of this album as a way to navigate himself within the fragmented reality of many Middle Eastern youth. As we dive into each song, it's easy to see how these flashes become landmarks, building the profile of his personhood as a muscian, and as a friend :)


Big thank you once again to Bilal for joining, keep an eye out for his upcoming work and send him much love!

If you enjoyed the music, you can listen to the album through streaming, and bandcamp as well!

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]]> On today's episode of Absent Sounds, we celebrate the one year anniversary of Where the Orange Groves Grow, with an interview featuring the one and only Bilal Nasser :) @bilalguitar


Bilal composed each piece of this album as a way to navigate himself within the fragmented reality of many Middle Eastern youth. As we dive into each song, it's easy to see how these flashes become landmarks, building the profile of his personhood as a muscian, and as a friend :)


Big thank you once again to Bilal for joining, keep an eye out for his upcoming work and send him much love!

If you enjoyed the music, you can listen to the album through streaming, and bandcamp as well!

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]]> Picastro Interview Picastro Interview Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:12:51 GMT 1:30:04 63ef7d57cc3d9200116a137a false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/picastro-interview 63ef7d57cc3d9200116a137a 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 picastro-interview full @cjamfm, is an interview we did with Liz Hysen, the mind behind @thebandpicastro. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Picastro is a hidden gem in the city. Their music is filled with intricately woven instrumentation, experimental melodies and immersive vocals. All their work is exceptionally good and today we dive into one of our favourite albums by them: You! We talk to Liz about working on the record, her gardening woes and the all the pieces of your identity that make you, you.

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]]> Monday Night Live, (Poetry and Music @ John Muir Library) Monday Night Live, (Poetry and Music @ John Muir Library) Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:08:35 GMT 1:30:21 63ef7c6d6dec190011ac3c29 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/monday-night-live-poetry-and-music-john-muir-library 63ef7c6d6dec190011ac3c29 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 monday-night-live-poetry-and-music-john-muir-library Recordings from live shows in the stacks full

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]]> Willem James Cowan Willem James Cowan Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:00:00 GMT 1:30:12 67eea6b6506c6c628c7b83f2 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/willem-james-cowan 67eea6b6506c6c628c7b83f2 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 willem-james-cowan full Tune into @cjamfm to hear our talk with Willem James Cowan on his inspiration, moving from London to Toronto and insights on some of his new music. Willem James Cowan is a musician from London/Toronto whose work is a perfect blend of folk inspired alternative rock. If you like what you hear, be sure to follow his social media and keep an eye out for his new music coming out in the fall


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]]> CJAM Studio Session - Kicksie CJAM Studio Session - Kicksie Mon, 08 Aug 2022 06:13:10 GMT 1:31:57 64eeddfca905c40011a8af4f false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/cjam-studio-session-kicksie 64eeddfca905c40011a8af4f 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 cjam-studio-session-kicksie full

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]]> John Cohen EX. Live (In-studio) John Cohen EX. Live (In-studio) Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:46:18 GMT 31:54 64ef563ef714670011495973 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/john-cohen-ex-live-in-studio 64ef563ef714670011495973 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 john-cohen-ex-live-in-studio full

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]]> Family Man Interview (@NXNE Fest) Family Man Interview (@NXNE Fest) Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:32:01 GMT 1:30:14 63ef81d6cc3d9200116af027 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/family-man-interview-nxne-fest 63ef81d6cc3d9200116af027 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 family-man-interview-nxne-fest Part of our NXNE Series full This week continuing our NXNE festival series, Weajue interviewed Montreal based band Family Man

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With their classic punk rock sound mixed with heartfelt lyrics, they tell us about the inspiration behind their music, their journey to get to where they are now and keeping their weird spirit even as they mature as a band.

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]]> This week continuing our NXNE festival series, Weajue interviewed Montreal based band Family Man

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With their classic punk rock sound mixed with heartfelt lyrics, they tell us about the inspiration behind their music, their journey to get to where they are now and keeping their weird spirit even as they mature as a band.

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Catch us live on CJAM 99.1FM next Monday to hear the rest of our interviews

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]]> <![CDATA[Mighloe, Frankie Flowers & Sydney Riley Interview (@ NXNE Fest)]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:49:26 GMT 1:29:21 63ef85ea3642ca0011a0c653 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/mighloe-frankie-flowers-sydney-riley-interview-nxne-fest 63ef85ea3642ca0011a0c653 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 mighloe-frankie-flowers-sydney-riley-interview-nxne-fest full Coming up today at 1:00 p.m, is the next part of our NXNE festival series featuring @mighloe @sydneyrileymusic and @frankieflowersmusic .

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Before their various sets, these three powerhouse ladies joined us to talk about their latest releases, personal journey of growth and finding their place within the Canadian music scene. Despite the different "genres" their music each touches, the root of the conversation shared the same theme: learning to trust yourself.

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Be sure to catch the interview live on CJAM 99.1FM, as well as @iheartradio ! If you miss it, the archive will be up on mixcloud :)

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]]> Coming up today at 1:00 p.m, is the next part of our NXNE festival series featuring @mighloe @sydneyrileymusic and @frankieflowersmusic .

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Before their various sets, these three powerhouse ladies joined us to talk about their latest releases, personal journey of growth and finding their place within the Canadian music scene. Despite the different "genres" their music each touches, the root of the conversation shared the same theme: learning to trust yourself.

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Be sure to catch the interview live on CJAM 99.1FM, as well as @iheartradio ! If you miss it, the archive will be up on mixcloud :)

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]]> Gentle Interview Gentle Interview Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:51:49 GMT 1:31:21 63ef8776edc2dc00115e7095 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/gentle-interview 63ef8776edc2dc00115e7095 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 gentle-interview more from out NXNE series! full Today on @cjamfm we're playing our latest interview with @_gentleband_ !


Gentle is a Toronto based band that bloomed out of a DIY pandemic project, mixing that warm gazy sound of shoegaze with post punk. Their growing discography is laced with unusual names that pushed our curiosity into knowing the guys behind the music. Tune in today at 1pm to find out all about them :)

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]]> Today on @cjamfm we're playing our latest interview with @_gentleband_ !


Gentle is a Toronto based band that bloomed out of a DIY pandemic project, mixing that warm gazy sound of shoegaze with post punk. Their growing discography is laced with unusual names that pushed our curiosity into knowing the guys behind the music. Tune in today at 1pm to find out all about them :)

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]]> Interview with Status/Non Status Interview with Status/Non Status Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:43:27 GMT 1:29:54 64805f54ac455b00113dcd02 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/interview-with-statusnon-status 64805f54ac455b00113dcd02 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 interview-with-statusnon-status full Join Weajue as she talks with Adam Sturgeon of Status/Non-Status before their show at the Meteor in Windsor.


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]]> Crywank Interview Crywank Interview Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:17:20 GMT 1:30:23 63ef7e66743d6200117ad018 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/crywank-interview 63ef7e66743d6200117ad018 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 crywank-interview In the studio before their show full

Last week before the Crywank show at the Meteor, Jay and Dan from @crywank joined us for an interview which is airing right now on @cjamfm


As a band we've loved for many years, we were honoured to get the chance to talk in depth about their music and their lives as well. While 2021 was meant to mark the final tour, there is still pronounced optimism for the future :) be sure to check out the remaining dates for their 2022 Canadian tour!


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Last week before the Crywank show at the Meteor, Jay and Dan from @crywank joined us for an interview which is airing right now on @cjamfm


As a band we've loved for many years, we were honoured to get the chance to talk in depth about their music and their lives as well. While 2021 was meant to mark the final tour, there is still pronounced optimism for the future :) be sure to check out the remaining dates for their 2022 Canadian tour!


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]]> Episode on Softcult (w/ Nate) Episode on Softcult (w/ Nate) Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:47:56 GMT 1:30:16 63ef8a4e743d6200117d0057 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/episode-on-softcult-w-nate 63ef8a4e743d6200117d0057 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 episode-on-softcult-w-nate Weajue and Nate dive into the newest release from Softcult! full Happy Friday! ICYMI playing today (this morning and 5pm) on @cjamfm is my dive with Nate into the lastest @softcultband EP Year of the Snake 🐍🐍🐍🐍

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Softcult is the grunge/shoegaze/dreampop/amazing duo of twins Phoenix and Mercedes Arn-Horn hailing from Kitchener ON. Unabashedly feminist, their music is brimming with themes on misogyny, assault, gender norms and mental health. Quite fitting since we're going to be playing music made by women for the entirety of March (aka Women's month)🤘

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]]> Happy Friday! ICYMI playing today (this morning and 5pm) on @cjamfm is my dive with Nate into the lastest @softcultband EP Year of the Snake 🐍🐍🐍🐍

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Softcult is the grunge/shoegaze/dreampop/amazing duo of twins Phoenix and Mercedes Arn-Horn hailing from Kitchener ON. Unabashedly feminist, their music is brimming with themes on misogyny, assault, gender norms and mental health. Quite fitting since we're going to be playing music made by women for the entirety of March (aka Women's month)🤘

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]]> Valentines Day: Moses Sumney Valentines Day: Moses Sumney Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:08:32 GMT 1:33:28 65edb0d4b071920017f744d3 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/valentines-day-moses-sumney 65edb0d4b071920017f744d3 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 valentines-day-moses-sumney full

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]]> <![CDATA[Christ Walla Interview on Carissa's Wierd]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:43:02 GMT 2:05:25 63ef846bcef8ec001163bcf0 false https://shows.acast.com/absent-sounds-archive/episodes/christ-walla-interview-on-carissas-wierd 63ef846bcef8ec001163bcf0 63c71357ae4b2c0011ae10d4 christ-walla-interview-on-carissas-wierd Dive into a classic with the producer himself full A few weeks ago, Chris Walla joined us to talk about his time producing one of our favourite records of all time- Songs About Leaving by Carissa's Wierd. While the band has since broken apart, the fragility found in their music has often been a source of comfort during our own personal unravellings.

If you want to skip to the discussion on Carissa's Wierd specially, go to 46 mins!


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]]> A few weeks ago, Chris Walla joined us to talk about his time producing one of our favourite records of all time- Songs About Leaving by Carissa's Wierd. While the band has since broken apart, the fragility found in their music has often been a source of comfort during our own personal unravellings.

If you want to skip to the discussion on Carissa's Wierd specially, go to 46 mins!


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