Kzme Radio - Hello Cruel World

Airdate: 6/8/13 In 2011 I stumbled upon the Belgian singer/songwriter's then-new album "Eleonore". Virtually unknown in the States, fast forward to 2013 and imagine my surprise when I saw his name on a bill here in Portland!

Airdate: 6/8/13 Mississippi Records recording artist Marisa Anderson talks about ideas for her new record "Mercury" and about finding the experimental in folk and blues-based music.

Airdate: 5/25/13 Huck Notari comes highly recommended, he brings the band in for a sneak peek of his new record which will come out in September 2013.

Airdate: 5/25/13 Join me in welcoming Gregory & The Hawk to Portland! Meredith and I talk about her discography, 90's music, and East Coast vs. West Coast sensibilities

Airdate: 5/18/13 The wait is over! Helen Chaya's new album is called "I Am Not Thinking Of War Today" and it is out on Gorbie International Records. I talk to Helen about ghosts, Irving Park, and how her new record was made.

Airdate: 5/18/13 Lewi Longmire stops by the HCW studio for an impromptu visit to talk about a new series of 7-inch singles, and a release party for single #1: Live With Love. Plus some new tunes live, and a whole lotta levity!

Airdate: 5/11/13 Los Angeles based singer/songwriter Jenny O. has released her debut album "Automechanic", and it's one of my favorite records of 2013. She comes down to the HCW studio and we talk about Los Angeles, Nashville, and Portland.

Airdate: 5/11/13 I've wanted to have Sue on as a guest since I began doing radio....it's finally happened! We talk about her new record "New Light", charitable projects, the songwriting process, and how she ended up in Portland, Oregon

Airdate: 5/4/13 When Holly McGarry is not at Berklee College of Music in Boston working on her degree, she's on the road with bandmates (and fellow Sandpoint, ID residents) Cedar & Boyer. Live music and a few ghost stories as well!

Airdate: 4/27/13 Mark MacMinn is from Austin and you can hear the twang in the batch of songs he brought in. He also brought the conversation; we talk about The Boss, Uma Thurman and finding animals in unexpected places.

Airdate: 4/27/13 Emma Hill was born and raised in the remote Alaskan village of Sleetmute. She's just released her fourth record, "The Black And Wretched Blue"

Airdate: 4/20/13 Dan Weber is a country guy. He likes Woody Guthrie, camping out under the stars, and helping Don and I out with KZME funds drive. Hear it all here!

Airdate: 4/20/13 After living in Portland for over 10 years, Kate moved back to her home state of New Mexico and began a new life off the grid. She's back in town for a quick visit and we talk about her new record "Rattlesnakes On The Road".

Airdate: 5/26/12 An exuberant session featuring Hunter and songbird Ginger Hebert, both of them fresh from the Bob Dylan Tribute Night at Mississippi Studios the night before

Airdate: 4/6/13 Avery burst onto the scene last year with her debut recording "Fare Thee Well". We talk about her musical influences, how to sequence a record, and the origins of the show title "Hello Cruel World".

Airdate: 3/30/13 Lincoln Crockett, guitarist Jim McKeon and I talk about Energy Work and a fantastic song called "Psychopaths"

Airdate: 3/23/13 The Golden Motors is a power-punky-pop band from Eugene, OR. Frontman Dan Jones strips it all down to acoustic guitar to preview some songs from a new album in progress. We also talk about mold theory and punk rock gardening.

Airdate: 3/16/13 Folk singer/songwriter Matt Meighan's new album is called "Long Way Round". I profess my love for the song "Fall Down" and we talk about the album and his musical upbringing in Chicago, IL

Airdate: 3/9/13 Ballads Of Larry Drake is Native American poet Trevino Brings Plenty. His new record is "Tome Called Misery", he and I talk about the artists and styles of music that inspire this project.

Airdate: 3/2/13 Brad describes his music as "Lava Lamp Country", he and the band play some tunes and we talk about what a Portland Entrance Exam might look like.