BPM Pod

Oct 31 2022

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Giving a voice to unsung musical talent. Join musicians and music lovers Ashley Scrace Wendel and Chris Weinhardt as they discover the lessons, inspirations and tips behind great musicianship. Plus, you‘ll hear some of the latest music reviews, of music both famed and not, plus you‘ll have a few laughs along the way down various deep rabbit holes (which, quite frankly, don‘t always relate to music).

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The final BPM Pod

Oct 31 2022 52 mins

Here it is. We talk about music we love, seeing Porcupine Tree live, and give thanks to all our previous guests. All previous episodes are still online and will be for the forseeable future. Thank you. Be excellent to each other.

New music, Fact or Fiction, Phileas interview

Oct 27 2022 76 mins

Huge edition of BPM Pod, packed with the music we've loved recently. Plus, Chris tests his rock knowledge in this edition of Fact or Fiction, and the poetic Leonard Cohen-esque singer-songwriter Phileas swings by for a chat. Music used in this episode Falling In Reverse - "Voices In My Head" - YouTube Wild Rivers - Weatherman (Official Video) - YouTube Marteria - Kids (2 Finger an

Does a city shape a sound?

Oct 21 2022 4 mins

A bonus musing edition where Ashley asks the question: can you hear a city in a song? Let us know on Facebook or Instagram.

Interview: Phileas

Oct 12 2022 38 mins

Phileas swings by the podcast to talk musical influences, writing songs from an introspective and personal perspective, and the upcoming album due in October. Check out Phileas on YouTube: Phileas - YouTube

Music we love, Weinhardt’s new song ’Prism’, and Chris’s gear clearout

Sep 28 2022 74 mins

A bunch of stuff on the podcast this time, including music we've been listening to (Porcupine Tree, The Staves, Heavy Heavy, Nekrogoblikon, Wintersun, Tame Impala), a game of Overrated vs. Underrated, and Chris talks about the making of the new Weinhardt single 'Prism'. Plus, we nerd out over a bunch of gear, and Chris's journey to sell it all.

Interview: Hollow Frames

Sep 13 2022 32 mins

Fyordor from the electronic rock project Hollow Frames swings by the podcast to talk about his latest releases, Ain't No Grave, and The Management Of Forest Affairs. Along the way, we mention Skinny Puppy, the importance of weaving social issues into music, and the joy of indiscriminately immersing oneself into the local music scene.

Bonus quickie: Heavy Heavy’s new single ’Too High To Cry’

Sep 06 2022 6 mins

It's Ashley's 33rd birthday. On his playlist are the HEAVY HEAVY gang, with their new single. It's so awesome even Ella likes it (stay tuned at the end). More HEAVY HEAVY info here: Music | HEAVY HEAVY (bandcamp.com)

Interview: Mischka (Michaela Tomanikova)

Aug 31 2022 23 mins

Pianist and singer-songwriter MISCHKA TOMANÍKOVÁ stops by BPM Pod to talk about her songwriting process, the importance of classical music training, and the future ambitions for her music. More info: X Minor | MISCHKA (bandcamp.com) Biography / | mischka-tomanikova (pianistmichaelatomanikova.com)

The forgotten episode: Sounding like The Black Keys, tape delay nerdiness, and music we love

Aug 22 2022 47 mins

Join Ashley and Chris on this short, sharp, sweltering episode as they chat about the music they've loved recently. Plus, Chris succeeds in his mission of replicating the sound of Kurt Cobain's guitar on 'Come As You Are', and Dan Auerbach's guitar on 'Gold on the Ceiling' by The Black Keys. Chris also shows us a proper valuable tape delay, tells us the story behind it, and explain

Interview: Inspectre

Aug 18 2022 61 mins

An hour-long, mostly uncut, wide-ranging interview with Chris and Shaun from the Berlin-based rock outfit, Inspectre. In the podcast, the gang talk about musical beginnings, British humour, and the importance of nineties rock music. Check out Inspectre on Instagram @inspectre_band Inspectre (@inspectre_band) • Instagram photos and videos