Kzme Radio - Hello Cruel World

Airdate: 3/2/13 The frontman of Pancake Breakfast has released his first solo album "Mid Lo" -- on cassette! We talk about the record, how it was recorded and how it came to be, and hear a few songs from it.

Airdate: 2/23/2013 Mike Moore is Rabbit Dreams, we talk about his recent self-titled album, the zombie apocalypse, MIDI instruments, and patent law.

Airdate: 2/9/2013 We don't need to count years, let's just say it has been quite awhile since Ashleigh's last visit! She's got a new record out and it's called "A Million Stars"

Airdate: 1/19/13 Small Souls are Brian Rozendal and Bryan Daste, they have just released their self-titled debut album. The duo talks about their new record, the division of labor amongst the two of them, and some of their current favorite things.

Airdate: 1/12/13 Anna Fritz brought fellow Portland Cello Project cohorts with her to play songs from her brand new sophomore release "The Gospel Of Tree Bark"

Airdate: 01/12/13 Edna leads a dual musical life; by day she's a singer in the traditional Mexican folklore style, by night she plays in a full-on rock band called No Passenger. We get a taste of both sides in this episode of Hello Cruel World

Airdate: 1/5/13 Anna Tivel got her start in the Portland scene playing violin with Nathaniel Talbot and The Shook Twins. "Brimstone Lullaby" is her first record as a singer/songwriter. We also talk about smelt derbies!

Airdate: 1/5/13 It's been almost 10 years since Randall Payton (AKA Chez Stadium) released his debut album "Freshman Slump". He's back in 2013 with plans for a series of EP's, and plays a mixture of new and old songs for us.

Airdate: 12/29/2012 Host JBJ recaps the year with a two-hour show highlighting his favorite Portland songwriter albums, songs, and live performances.

Airdate: 7/14/12 Stephanie talks with John about the making of her sixth album "Live At The Old Church" and with it a return to her acoustic roots.

Airdate: 03/24/2012 Dan brings in a new batch of songs, he and John chat about SXSW and Dan's songwriting store

Airdate: 12/22/2012 Angela and Audrey Webber are sisters, they are also a comedy/nerd/folk duo called The Doubleclicks. They make a holiday appearance at the HCW studios to talk about their new "Christmas Ain't About Me" EP and play some songs live.

Airdate: 12/15/2012 Singer/songwriter Crystin Byrd left the local scene in 2006 to focus on raising her family. She is back now with a new band, and we spend some time reminiscing about the early days, and sharing holiday plans

(Airdate: 12/8/12 Brianne gives us a sneak preview of her upcoming EP "How The Rain Goes" and we talk about Christmas and authentic Oregonians.

Airdate: 12/1/2012 Lauren and I talk about two new records that she released this year: Quitters, and Covers. We also talk about her rise to YouTube fame and life in upstate New York.

Airdate: 11/24/2012 Hiram and I talk about Gresham music ordinances, Toynbee tiles, Brian Eno, and The Harvey Girls' new album "Sidereal Time"

Airdate: 11/17/2012 Jace and Ryan school John on the Puget Sound, food carts during the rainy season, and Fort Union's new self-titled debut LP

Airdate: 11/10/2012 Eric Stern is the founder of Vagabond Opera. We talk about parenting, Star Trek, golems, and his new record "Stern Little Stories"

Airdate: 11/3/2012 Will Helfrich is mbilly, Will talks about the themes of loss and longing that are the centerpiece of his new album "Malheur"

Airdate: 10/27/2012 Audie talks about her new album "Five Arabian Horses" and what it was like growing up in Nashville.