Sonosphere

Nov 03 2024 90 ep. 45 mins 1k
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The independently produced podcast that explores the sounds all around us; in art and music movements through history.

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Music in Politics with Elise Blatchford

Nov 03 2024 55 mins  
Today we are joined by professor at the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music, flute player and member of the wind quintet called The City of Tomorrow and leads a band called The Overly Sensitive Orchestra. Elise brings a great group of compositions from Crumb’s Black Angels (which was a Vietnam War protest), some Anthracite Fields by Julia Wolfe (climate change/environme

Sounds Of Brazil with Iris Collective

Aug 29 2024 57 mins  
Today we spoke with Gabriela Fogo and Roberta Dos Santos - two Iris Collective Fellows from Brazil. Here the sounds from all over the country from Brazilian Classical music to bossa nova and beyond! Come listen to the Sounds of Brazil with us!

Iceberg New Music Ensemble

Aug 21 2024 60 mins  
Iceberg New Music Ensemble is back! Visiting Memphis and working with the Memphis Youth Symphony Orchestra! Check out the conversation we had with Iceberg members as well as members of Memphis' own Blueshift Ensemble. Don't miss the show at the Beethoven Club this Friday 8/23 at 7:30!

Sonic Sisters: Suroor & Window

Aug 07 2024 58 mins  
Coming to you live from WYXR Studios Amy and Jenny welcomed electronic music artists Suroor and W1ndow. We talk about women in Memphis music, their new albums and the hard to pin down sound of the new electronic and experimental music movement in Memphis.

With Special Guest Robert Traxler

Jun 17 2024 60 mins  
From the WYXR studio Sonosphere welcomes experimental sound artist and founder of Memphis Concrete, Robert Traxler. We play some tunes and talk about a few local and regional artists who recently played in Memphis. Join us!

Moog Show

Mar 28 2024 58 mins  
Today on the show I feature songs with the Moog synthesizer. I had the opportunity to visit the Moogseum in Asheville, NC. It is funded by the Bob Moog Foundation and I feature tunes from Lisa Bella Donna's commissioned album for the Moogseum's 15 anniversary. Bob Moog saw himself as a tool maker, creating tools for artists and muscians to bring their audio visions to life.

MMI X Unapologetic Partnership

Mar 11 2024 58 mins  
On Sonosphere today we hear live from the WYXR studios my chat with Kid Maestro of Unapologetic collective and Brandy Cassius with the Memphis Music Initiative. They teamed up to put on a free arts workshop for Memphis youth! On March 16, MMI is partnering with UNAPOLOGETIC. for an artist & engineer music recording workshop. Kid is and the UNAPOLOGETIC crew are top-tier, local indu

Optic Sink: Live DJ Set at WYXR Studio

Sep 29 2023 50 mins  
On this week's Sonosphere show on WYXR 91.7 FM, Optic Sink joined me for a live DJ set! You'll hear lots of dance tunes and a couple tracks from Optic Sink's latest album, Glass Box out now. Check it out! The band is on tour in Oct. don't miss them in your town!

Major Talent: C Major's Sonic Tonic

Aug 12 2023 59 mins  
C Major shares his journey through his career in music. And we'll hear a few tracks he shares, why he chose them and some advice he has for anyone looking to come up in the music industry. Join us! www.sonospherepodcast.com

Pow Wow: Joe Rainey Sings Solo

May 26 2023 59 mins  
Joe Rainey is a Pow Wow singer. He is not used to singing solo, because pow wow is inherently communal, but this debut is every bit as powerful. The album is Niineta, released on Justin Vernon and the Dessner brothers’ 37d03d label, showcases his command of the style - faithful to tradition - accompanied by cinematic, bass-heavy production from Andrew Broder. ⁠ Join Sonosphere