Talk Music Talk With Boice

Listening the music of Brooklyn indie label, Gentle Reminder, is like tuning into the best college radio station. This might not be a coincidence since label head Reese Higgins first cut his teeth in great music curation at his alma mater’s radio station, WMUC (University of Maryland, College Park). Originally from the D.C./Maryland area, Reese’s label has been responsible for releasing the work of two past Talk Music Talk guests, James Tillman and Will Moloney. [This episode features a 7-song Gentle Reminder playlist handpicked by Reese Higgins.] Visit Gentle Reminder online: http://gentlereminderrecords.com https://www.instagram.com/genremrecs Listen to TMT 114 Interview with James Tillman: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-music-talk-with-boice/id942357796? i=1000380560311 Listen to TMT 163 Interview with Will Moloney: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-music-talk-with-boice/id942357796? i=1000403982605 Reese and I met at Other Music’s Come Together Music Festival and Label Fair run by Josh

Drummer and jazz artist Antonio Sanchez has a long and storied CV that just keeps getting more and more impressive. From graduating Magna Cum Laude at the Berklee College of Music to being a longtime member of the Pat Metheny Group to his Golden Globe-nominated score for Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman film. The five-time Grammy winner is equally astounding as a bandleader; his most recent release is this year’s Lines in the Sand, which features his band Migration and is the Mexican-American composer’s response to our current administration’s immigration policy. Most recently, Antonio scored his third season of the Get Shorty (EPIX) TV series. [This episode features the title track of Lines in the Sand in its entirety.] Visit Antonio Sanchez online: https://www.antoniosanchez.net https://www.instagram.com/antoniodrums1 https://mobile.twitter.com/antoniodrumsx https://m.facebook.com/antoniodrumsX boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in

There's something about YATTA that can neither be defined or contained, but is wholly familiar. It's somewhat akin to that feeling you experience when a dear friend crosses your mind and shortly thereafter they text you. In this way, the Brooklyn-based artist’s music, voice and poetry can be a comfort, yet like nothing you've ever heard. YATTA’s 2016 debut, Spirit Said Yes!, was merely a warm-up for this year's stunning WAHALA (PTP), an exploration of their many journeys that include being black and trans. [This episode features “Francis” from WAHALA in its entirety.] Visit YATTA online: https://purpletapepedigree.bandcamp.com/album/wahala https://www.instagram.com/ricky_transcendence YATTA’s music is released on the PTP music label/collective, which is run by GENG. GENG was previously interviewed on Talk Music Talk #125. Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-music-talk-with-boice/id942357796? i=1000384824526 Visit PTP Records online: https://purpletapepedigree.bandcamp.com boice is the host/prod

Singer-Songwriter Rasha Jay instinctively knew that the path to her passion meant, as she says, writing her own story. Even if that meant shifting her focus from a career in theater or songwriting for other artists. Rasha’s intuition has led to her hard-won and exciting second EP, High Dive. Her sound is an eclectic palette of soul, rock and alternative music with that powerhouse voice always at the center of your attention. [This episode features High Dive’s title track in its entirety.] High Dive EP Release Party (August 23, 2019): Fox and Crow, Jersey City http://www.foxandcrowjc.com/event-cal/2019/8/23/rasha-jay-ep-release Visit Rasha Jay online: http://www.rashajay.com boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: https://www.strandbooks.com/strandcast STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:        

It's the return of Public Speaking; the electronic solo project of Jason Anthony Harris. With his third appearance on TMT, Jason’s new album, Six Golden Tumors (Floordoor Records), is the brilliant reason for the occasion. The Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter and sound artist’s latest release is the outcome of his deep research into Old Testament violence and horror movies. [This episode features “A Fox with No Eyes and a Hole for a Mouth” from Six Golden Tumors in its entirety.] Six Golden Tumors Album Release Party (August 20, 2019): (with Dead Rider, A Bunch of Dead People & Wsabi Fox) Union Pool, Brooklyn https://www.union-pool.com/event/1880975-dead-rider-brooklyn Visit Public Speaking online: https://jasonanthonyharris.tumblr.com https://www.instagram.com/public__speaking https://publicspeaking.bandcamp.com Public Speaking TMT Past Appearances: Floordoor Records with Rubin Sindo Acosta (A Bunch of Dead People) TMT 095 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-music-talk-with-boice/id942357796? i=10

There are many reasons to admire Sir Ari Gold, besides the fact that he was knighted by a drag queen: He's been an openly gay pop singer from the top of his career for nearly two decades. Anything with his name on it, from music videos to performances, is a thrilling mix of provocation and heart. And over the past 6+ years, Ari’s been fighting cancer with a determination most people will never possess. GoldNation-Remix to Freedom, Ari’s most recent album, is his celebration of life through dance music; it features new versions of songs from his 2015 studio release, Soundtrack to Freedom. [This episode features “Soundtrack to Freedom” and “Back in High School” from GoldNation-Remix to Freedom in their entirety.] Visit Sir Ari Gold online: https://arigold.com https://www.instagram.com/SirAriGold https://m.facebook.com/SirAriGold Please contribute to Ari’s GoFundMe to support his cancer fight: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ari-kick-cancer boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Off

In the ‘90s you couldn't escape the sounds of Ruffhouse Records. Their roster included the classic hip-hop of Cypress Hill, Kris Kross, Kool Keith, Fugees and Lauryn Hill. In 1989, the label was founded by Chris Schwartz and his partner, Joe Nicolo. Chris’s new memoir, Ruffhouse: From the Streets of Philly to the Top of the ‘90s Hip-Hop Charts, not only chronicles his perspective on the music business but also his oftentimes, tumultuous personal life. Throughout its pages, Ruffhouse is a prime example of someone who never gave up on his dreams. Chris continues to be a music pioneer with his latest business venture, RuffNation. Visit Chris Schwartz online: https://twitter.com/ruff_nation https://www.instagram.com/schwartz_music boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: https://www.strandboo

There's a fluidity in the voice of Theo Bleckmann that allows him to swing between various musical genres without forsaking his uniqueness in his original compositions or on interpretations. Theo’s talent shines whether he's subverting jazz on his 2017 Elegy release, creating new color's with Kate Bush’s music on his Hello Earth covers album or experimenting with Joseph Branciforte on their duo project, LP1. Visit Theo Bleckmann online: http://theobleckmann.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theobleckmann/ boice is the host/producer of a brand new podcast. The StrandCast, The Official Podcast of Strand Bookstore in NYC at 12th and Broadway. Every other week listen to longform conversations with authors from different genres. For more information and to stream, visit: https://www.strandbooks.com/strandcast STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                           http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FO

When you listen to the first Color Collage album, Pieced Together, it sounds so good you can’t help but think, This can’t get any better! Initially the solo project of Shane Conerty, the Brooklyn- based singer/songwriter decided to turn Color Collage into a full-band and proved that the debut was merely a warm-up. The first evidence is the new single (and cool video!) “Eye on You”. [This episode features an exclusive TMT four-song acoustic set with Shane on vocals/guitar and backing vocals by the Foxy Johnstons (Kim Foxen & Mel Johnston).] Visit Color Collage online:                            http://www.colorcollage.net                           https://www.instagram.com/color__collage STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                           http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bit.ly/TMTappANDROID SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES: http://bit.ly/TalkMusicTalk SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY:

Forget triple-threat, anyone can do that, Leo Manzari is some kind of multi-threat. Tap dancer. Rapper. Singer. Actor. And who knows what else he has up his sleeve. Since he was two-years- old and started dance lessons, the D.C.-native has carved out a fantastic path filled with highlights that include performing (alongside his brother, John) under the tutelage of mentor Maurice Hines in the Lincoln Theater D.C. production of Sophisticated Ladies, an acting stint on Homeland and the featured tap dancer in Hozier’s new music video, “Almost (Sweet Music)”. Based in Brooklyn, last year Leo released his debut album, Clockwork, and has been seasoning 2019 with a series of singles. When Leo becomes a household-name, the only obvious response will be “of course!” [This episode features “On Your Mind” from Clockwork in its entirety.] Visit Leo Manzari online:                                  https://leomanzari.com                                   https://www.instagram.com/leomanzari STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:      

It might have taken singer-songwriter Savannah Lancaster ten years to finally realize her career in music, but the wait was worth it. Last year’s debut, Letters, was released in the winter, but Savannah’s evocative vocals against a backdrop of elegant jazz, soul, pop (or whatever she touches!) are perfect for any season. [This episode features “Better Off” and “Love is Mean” from Letters in their entirety.] Visit Savannah Lancaster online:  https://www.savannahlancaster.com            https://www.instagram.com/savannahlancaster.music STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                           http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bit.ly/TMTappANDROID SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES: http://bit.ly/TalkMusicTalk SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY: http://bit.ly/TMTgoogleplay Please take a moment to leave a rating and/or review in the store. It helps increase the ranking of the podcast and exposes TMT to

It's the return of the Bright Smoke. When we last heard from the Brooklyn duo, Terrible Towns, their sophomore full-length, had just been released. Four years later, Mia Wilson and Quincy Ledbetter storm back with the forthcoming Gross National Happiness (July 5). It's a little harder and in response to our current political times, a little angrier. The Bright Smoke wouldn't have it any other way. In addition to a joint interview, this episode features a separate conversation with Quincy discussing both his recent solo piano album as Q.Ledbetter, Five Improvisations, and his forthcoming feature-length directorial debut, Alieu the Dreamer, which won BET’s Project CRE8 competition. [This episode features The Bright Smoke’s “Again Again” and Q.Ledbetter’s “Three Nights Adrift” in their entirety.] Visit the Bright Smoke and Q.Ledbetter online: http://www.thebrightsmoke.com http://qledbetter.com Quincy Ledbetter and Project CRE8: https://www.bet.com/cre8/2018/contest/project-cre8-winner.html STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SP

Nothing is more refreshing than listening to the music of Imani Coppola. The Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter bounces from genre to genre, yet remains resolutely herself. From Chupacabra, her 1998 debut, to her forthcoming release, The Protagonist, out this September on Ipecac Records. If this all looks effortless, it’s simply because Imani is an authentic artist. This episode features “SAMO” in its entirety, from The Protagonist. Visit Imani Coppola online: https://instagram.com/imanicoppola STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                           http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bit.ly/TMTappANDROID SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES: http://bit.ly/TalkMusicTalk SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY: http://bit.ly/TMTgoogleplay Please take a moment to leave a rating and/or review in the store. It helps increase the ranking of the podcast and exposes TMT to a new audience. Thanks! Liz (The Talk

Nothing or no one stands in Suzann Christine’s way. The Philly singer-songwriter, who recently relocated to Brooklyn, is unstoppable. She’s shared stages with Musiq Soulchild and Wale and performed on Sirius/XM’s Shade45 channel. “Falling Tears” is the name of Suzann’s latest single and it sounds like a future r&b favorite you can’t get stop humming once you hear it. In 2019, expect even more greatness from this singular talent.  Visit Suzann Christine online:                 https://www.suzannchristine.com STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                           http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bit.ly/TMTappANDROID SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES: http://bit.ly/TalkMusicTalk SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY: http://bit.ly/TMTgoogleplay Please take a moment to leave a rating and/or review in the store. It helps increase the ranking of the podcast and exposes TMT to a new audience. Thanks

The songs of Gabriel Kahane are so rich in their detail and character studies that it’s quite evident he’s a composer and pianist with the eye of a novelist. And that would be enough. But add a voice full of emotion and melodies that never evaporate from your consciousness and you instantly realize that Gabriel is the consummate artist. Talent this good is a gift to us all. His latest album, Book of Travelers (Nonesuch Records), is just another example in his arsenal. The 2018 song cycle was inspired by the people he met when he spent two weeks traveling across America via Amtrak.  Visit Gabriel Kahane online:                           http://gabrielkahane.tumblr.com STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                           http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bit.ly/TMTappANDROID SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES: http://bit.ly/TalkMusicTalk SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY: http://bit.ly/TMTgoogl

In Houston Rap Tapes, Lance Scott Walker’s oral history of Bayou City hip-hop, he didn't merely produce a perfunctory history of the musical scene. Lance has infused the book with the rich life stories of the participants including Scarface, Willie D and Paul Wall plus many of the best-kept secrets of the six wards. Side by side you'll witness the joys of making music and the social issues that have often plagued Texas’ largest city. In Lance’s hands, he deftly combines these elements and illustrates why Houston hip-hop is both enduring and singular in its sound. Visit Lance Scott Walker online: http://lancescottwalker.com STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                           http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bit.ly/TMTappANDROID SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES: http://bit.ly/TalkMusicTalk SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY: http://bit.ly/TMTgoogleplay Please take a moment to leave a rating

It would hardly matter that hip-hop artist Darko the Super has released more than 70 albums- by his estimate-if the quality didn't measure up to the quantity. Based in Philly, Darko’s style is a playful mix of off-kilter rapping, non-sequitur wordplay and samples you've never heard of or ones utilized innovative ways. This episode features the track “MC Pee Pants” (Produced by BLKrKRT) from his forthcoming album, Card Tricks for Dogs. Visit Darko online: https://www.udontdeservethisbeautifulart.com Support Darko’s Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darkothesuper/u-dont-deserve-this-beautiful-art-a- record-label Check out my past interview with Already Dead Tapes label head, Joshua Tabbia. I first heard Darko’s music on one of the label’s compilation cassettes. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-music-talk-with-boice/id942357796? mt=2&i=1000363006413 STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                           http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https:/

No one will ever accuse writer Robin Green of not speaking her mind after they read her memoir, The Only Girl. The book explores the early 70s period when she was the only woman on the masthead of Rolling Stone magazine. The book is also a revealing deep-dive into who Robin was before landing the pioneering gig and her life after she left the magazine. Robin would go on to become an Emmy award-winning writer for her work on the Sopranos, alongside her husband, Mitchell Burgess. The couple were also the creators of the Blue Bloods TV series.    STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                           http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bit.ly/TMTappANDROID SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES: http://bit.ly/TalkMusicTalk SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY: http://bit.ly/TMTgoogleplay Please take a moment to leave a rating and/or review in the store. It helps increase the ranking of the podcast and expo

At the center of a sea of percussionists stands the glorious saxophone of Cochemea on his new album, All My Relations (Daptone Records). It's a celebration of jazz and the rhythms of Cochemea’s indigenous background. The California-native conceived of the project (along with Daptone’s Gabe Roth) during Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings’ final year of touring. Cochemea spent nearly 15 years as a Dap-King until Jones’ 2016 passing. This episode features “Al-Mutasim” from All My Relations in its entirety. Purchase All My Relations on Bandcamp from Daptone Records: https://cochemea.bandcamp.com                        STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                           http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bit.ly/TMTappANDROID SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES: http://bit.ly/TalkMusicTalk SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY: http://bit.ly/TMTgoogleplay Please take a moment to leave a rating and/or review

It's always refreshing to catch a talented artist carving their path into a career that will be filled with highlights. Such is the case with singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Samuel Worthen. Maybe you recognize his face from his modeling gigs, but that's just a day job until your fall in love with his voice. Over the past year he's been refining his sound with top-notch singles including the latest “1 on 1” which is included in this episode along with 2018’s “Talk to Me”. Visit Samuel Worthen online: https://samuelworthen.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/samuel.worthen Samuel is a friend and collaborator with previous TMT guest Nick Pope. Check out Nick’s episode: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-music-talk-with-boice/id942357796? mt=2&i=1000389660899   STREAM/SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY:                           http://bit.ly/TMTspotify SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD:                 https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bit