Talkin About The Passion

Edgar talks with Thomas about how he got into music and acting, his collaborations with foreign producers, and meeting Gina Rodriguez Edgar Sandoval Jr. is a pop EDM singer-songwriter, model and actor, originally from Cincinnati and now based in Kirkland, WA. Before he came to the Seattle area, Edgar took a gap year after high school to live in Los Angeles. During that time he met with music labels, got on casting calls, did modeling work and explored the entertainment industry. Songs Featured: Muse No Matter Where We Are https://edgarsandovaljr.com/ https://www.facebook.com/EdgarSandovalJr/ https://soundcloud.com/edgarsandovaljr Theme song for Talkin About The Passion is "Pantheon Bar" by Niagara Moon, off the album Eating Peaches (https://niagaramoonmusic.com) Subscribe on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are also really appreciated. Facebook: www.facebook.com/talkinaboutthepassion Twitter: twitter.com/tatppodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/niagaramoonmusic Email Thomas at tatppodcast@gmail.com with any

Dennis and Thomas talk about how to build a following, the genius of Brian Wilson, and getting voted album of the year by Northwest Music Scene. Dennis Zender is the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Seattle pop rock band Marsalis. Marsalis formed in 2014 and quickly gained recognition within the Seattle music community through local radio airplay and music blogs. Since their first release, Marsalis has played sold out shows in venues such as the Crocodile, and their self titled EP was named Album of The Year 2016 by Northwest Music Scene.​​ Songs Featured: Hope Where I Am http://www.marsalisband.com https://marsalis.bandcamp.com​​ https://www.facebook.com/marsalisband/ Theme song for Talkin About The Passion is "Pantheon Bar" by Niagara Moon, off the album Eating Peaches (https://niagaramoonmusic.com) Subscribe on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are also really appreciated. Facebook: www.facebook.com/talkinaboutthepassion Twitter: twitter.com/tatppodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/niagaramoonmusic Ema

JP and Cassie from Origami Ghosts talk with Thomas about ​​their time performing down at SXSW, playing for smiles, and Origami Jokes. The ever-changing Origami Ghosts is the project of Seattleite JP Scesniak, with the support of a rotating cast of musicians. Their songs resonate with a classic, soulful, and festively quirky folk-rock sound. Songs Featured: Gone Bananas Incubator The Wheel http://www.origamighosts.com https://www.facebook.com/origamighosts/ https://origamighosts.bandcamp.com Theme song for Talkin About The Passion is "Pantheon Bar" by Niagara Moon, off the album Eating Peaches (https://niagaramoonmusic.com) Podcast artwork by Miranda Harmon (https://mirandaharmon.com) Subscribe on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are also really appreciated. Facebook: www.facebook.com/talkinaboutthepassion Twitter: twitter.com/tatppodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/niagaramoonmusic Email Thomas at tatppodcast@gmail.com with any questions, comments, suggestions, etc.

Aaron and Thomas talk about ​rounding up session musicians on Youtube, traveling to 43 different countries, and being a notebook songwriter. Aaron Spiro is a pop singer-songwriter originally from Portland, OR, and is now based in Seattle. Like many other songwriters here, Aaron got his chops street-performing at the Pike Place market. He then went on to record his debut album By The Waterside with musicians whom he found entirely on Youtube. Songs Featured: Scribes Buy In https://www.aaronspiromusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/aspiromusic https://soundcloud.com/aspiromusic Theme song for Talkin About The Passion is "Pantheon Bar" by Niagara Moon, off the album Eating Peaches (https://niagaramoonmusic.com) Podcast artwork by Miranda Harmon (https://mirandaharmon.com) Subscribe on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are also really appreciated. Facebook: www.facebook.com/talkinaboutthepassion Twitter: twitter.com/tatppodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/niagaramoonmusic Email Thomas at tatppodcast@gmail.com wit

Carlene and Thomas talk about being raised in a musical family, her journey to San Diego and back, and her nerve-wracking first live performances. Carlene Crawford grew up in Olympia, WA, in a very musical home. By the age of eight, she was writing her own songs on piano and playing by ear. She made her debut EP New Ground down in sunny San Diego last year, before returning back up to join the Seattle scene. Songs Featured: This Is These Days Just Growing http://www.carlenecrawfordmusic.com/ https://soundcloud.com/carlenecrawford https://www.facebook.com/CarleneCrawfordMusic/ Theme song for Talkin About The Passion is "Pantheon Bar" by Niagara Moon, off the album Eating Peaches (https://niagaramoonmusic.com) Podcast artwork by Miranda Harmon (https://mirandaharmon.com) In addition to subscribing, ratings and reviews are also really appreciated. Email Thomas at tatppodcast@gmail.com with any questions, comments, suggestions, etc.

Chhaylee and Thomas talk about his new live band, not caring about the notes, and his love for Boyz II Men. Young-Chhaylee is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Seattle. He plays music with a smooth R&B/neo-soul sound. He just put out his first release, the Young EP - a live recording of a recent performance with his new band at the Skylark Cafe. Songs Featured: Man Like Me Won't Let Me Down https://facebook.com/youngchhaylee.music/ https://soundcloud.com/chhaylee Instagram: @youngchhaylee.music Theme song for Talkin About The Passion is "Pantheon Bar" by Niagara Moon, off the album Eating Peaches (https://niagaramoonmusic.com) Podcast artwork by Miranda Harmon (https://mirandaharmon.com) In addition to subscribing, ratings and reviews are also really appreciated. Email Thomas at tatppodcast@gmail.com with any questions, comments, suggestions, etc.

DefSeed and Thomas talk about the Limewire days, writing meaningful lyrics, and "sonder". Darren Harris is a rapper who goes by DefSeed. Originally from Georgia, he's now currently based in Seattle. In his own words: "I'm sick of living chasing finite things and feelings, when your time is up they will never be the things you remember most. THAT'S the music I want to make, the timeless shit that you play from Sunday-Thursday to get you through reality. I just wanna make something you can feel..." Songs Featured: Rascal's Joint Walden These Days http://www.iamdefseed.com/ https://soundcloud.com/defseed https://www.facebook.com/DefSeed Theme song for Talkin About The Passion is "Pantheon Bar" by Niagara Moon, off the album Eating Peaches (https://niagaramoonmusic.com) Podcast artwork by Miranda Harmon (https://mirandaharmon.com) In addition to subscribing, ratings and reviews are also really appreciated. Email Thomas at tatppodcast@gmail.com with any questions, comments, suggestions, etc.

A Part Of and Thomas talk about leading a one man band, constructing lyrics out of nonsense, and creating your own inspiration. Alex Kessler is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and producer who goes by A Part Of. He makes melodic indie-pop out of his bedroom in eastern Massachusetts. His music is self described as unique, twisty and kaleidoscopic. He has released multiple full-length albums - the most recent being the compilation "Best of 2015 - 2017". Songs Featured: Go With It Field of Columbines Competing Waves http://alexkessler.com/ https://soundcloud.com/apartof https://www.facebook.com/apartof.apartof/ Theme song for Talkin About The Passion is "Pantheon Bar" by Niagara Moon, off the album Eating Peaches (https://niagaramoonmusic.com) Podcast artwork by Miranda Harmon (https://mirandaharmon.com) In addition to subscribing, ratings and reviews are also really appreciated! Email Thomas at tatppodcast@gmail.com with any questions, comments, suggestions, etc.

Tobias The Owl and Thomas talk about finding fans through Spotify, Starbucks music playlists, and how albums are like horcruxes. Elijah Dhavvan is a singer and guitarist, as well as the leader of Tobias the Owl, a collaborative group of musicians based around his songwriting. His latest album "Every Eye is a Universe" has received critical acclaim from bloggers and press as well as high-rotation airplay in Starbucks cafes. Certain songs have also had placement in television and film. Songs Featured: "The Wind and the Echo" "Pretty" "Murmurs" https://www.tobiastheowl.com https://tobiastheowl.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tobiastheowl Theme song for Talkin About The Passion is "Pantheon Bar" by Niagara Moon, off the album Eating Peaches (https://niagaramoonmusic.com) Podcast artwork by Miranda Harmon (https://mirandaharmon.com) Be sure to subscribe to Talkin About The Passion on iTunes if you like the podcast! Ratings and reviews are also really appreciated. Email Thomas at tatppodcast@gmail.com

Thromes and Thomas talk about playing ska, Madame X-otic, and the Smooth Ass Dream. Samuel Trowbridge is a rapper & producer who makes tracks under the name Thromes. Originally from Montreal, he spent some time in the underground hip-hop scene of Minneapolis before recently settling into Seattle. In addition to his solo work, he plays trumpet in numerous bands, including It Get Worse and Slow Elk. He just released a new EP entitled "E. Lake to Eastlake". Songs Featured: "DMMC" "St. Denis Rendevous" "Getting It" https://samueltrowbridge.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/samuelht https://www.mixcloud.com/Thromes/ Theme song for Talkin About The Passion is "Pantheon Bar" by Niagara Moon, off the album Eating Peaches (https://niagaramoonmusic.com) Podcast artwork by Miranda Harmon (https://mirandaharmon.com) Be sure to subscribe to Talkin About The Passion on iTunes if you like the podcast! Ratings and reviews are also really appreciated. Email Thomas at tatppodcast@gmail.com with any questions, comm

James and Thomas talk about getting stuck with too many options, what's considered a real musical instrument, and the Mobile Pineapple Posse. James Smith is a member of the indie-rock band Semi Lucid. He is also the co-founder of Skyfeather Studios, which offers a variety of audio and video production services. Songs Featured: "So Confused" "Mask" "Master Plan" https://www.semi-lucid.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/semi-lucid https://www.facebook.com/semilucid Instagram: semilucid https://www.skyfeatherstudios.com Theme song for Talkin About The Passion is "Pantheon Bar" by Niagara Moon, off the album Eating Peaches (https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com) Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to Talkin About The Passion on iTunes if you like the podcast! Email Thomas at tatppodcast@gmail.com with any questions, comments, suggestions, etc.

Chris and Thomas talk about simpsonwave, aliens, and the true meaning of psychedelic music. Chris Lott is the vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist behind the band Wall of Ears. He runs the Wide Open Mic at the Stone Way Cafe in Seattle, as well as the monthly event Brainthaw - a "high-energy psychedelic happening of sound, visuals, and performance." Songs Featured: "We Go Outside" "Mind Of Moss" "Balloon In The Sky" https://www.wallofears.com https://www.wallofears.bandcamp.com/album/perfect-organ-assembly https://www.facebook.com/wallofears Theme song for Talkin About The Passion is "Pantheon Bar" by Niagara Moon, off the album Eating Peaches (https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com) Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to Talkin About The Passion on iTunes if you like the podcast! Email Thomas at tatppodcast@gmail.com

Sal, Shannon and Thomas talk about the music scene in Nashville, making your own app, and Tupac. Sal and Shannon are a folk duo based in Seattle. Their new album "Tennessee" is now available online. They also run the podcast "Music City Spotlight". Songs Featured: "Wasting Time" "Everyday" "Too Cold For It" https://www.soundcloud.com/sal-bella https://www.facebook.com/musiccityspotlight Instagram: musiccityspotlight Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3o0vlCQFfwnegz3kdNkgIF Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tennessee-Explicit-Sal-Shannon/dp/B01N5WPBCD Theme song for Talkin About The Passion is "Pantheon Bar" by Niagara Moon, off the album Eating Peaches (https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com) Podcast artwork by Miranda Harmon (https://www.mirandaharmon.com) Email Thomas at tatppodcast@gmail.com

Grant and Thomas talk about overheated mixing consoles, making friends through music, and Diarrhea Planet. Grant Wicks is the singer and guitarist for the rock & roll band Walking Ghosts, based in Easthampton MA. He is also a recording engineer at Grant Wicks Recording. Songs Featured: "Lowlife" "Not Today" https://www.facebook.com/walkingghosts https://www.walkingghosts.bandcamp.com Theme song for Talkin About The Passion is "Pantheon Bar" by Niagara Moon, off the album Eating Peaches (https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com) Podcast artwork by Miranda Harmon (https://www.mirandaharmon.com) Email Thomas at tatppodcast@gmail.com