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  • Who is your legend? Interlude to Bonnie’s Legends

    Who is your legend? Interlude to Bonnie’s Legends
    2026/10/02
    The first time I ever thought of myself as a music writer or journalist was the afternoon I found out about David Bowie’s death. Seflishly, at the age I was in back then, I remember having the thought “Oh no, I didn’t even get to talk to him.” which persisted to haunt me following the years. Until I shared a conversation with Tim in 2019, who told me I would be a good interviewer. Exactly a year after that, grieving Tim’s presence in my life, I started my podcast and for the very first time ever asked the question “Who is your legend?”. Six years and growing, I still ask the same question and you, listener, are still tuning in to hear whoever next I bring onto the podcast, who might be a legend of some sort.We’ve expanded onto a radio show playing new music and Bob Dylan tracks every Sunday 7-8PM Paris time, written interviews with Chappell Roan and album reviews talking about Maggie Rogers, lastly we have a social media presence where daily picks are being presented to you to enhance your growing music library as well as make music discovery in a world of algorithms easier for you. Cause everything you see created here by me, Bonnie Orbison, for Bonnie’s Legends and for my other projects, such as my Substack Cowgirl @ Core, my fiction books, my publishing company and magazine The Cry Lounge, is all human-made. I consider myself a grand sci-fi fan, but under no circumstances do I believe the minds of Roddenberry and Huxley thought human beings would start destroying their own home base and trade their boredom of normal Google searches and writing a birthday card by themselves, for artificial usages.Anyways, mentioning this I also under no circumstance wanna feature and review AI-generated music; my ears have become pretty good at deciphering the differences already and in most cases it’s pretty obvious if a song came from a prompt or from an artist’s heart, therefore I do also trust you to submit only human-created songs, which you can do now also! I have and will continue to work with some submission platforms, but at the end of the day wanted to offer a way to send your song directly to me. I do charge 2€ per submission, so if you send me your next single, EP or album, I don’t care, I need to make sure I can pay my rent and feed my desire to purchase physical music too, and after my experiences with the music industry, I have learned that most platforms charge a way higher fee, where I, the curator, end up only getting a scrap from it, as you know artists are getting the same treatment. With that submission, I can add your song onto our new music playlist, updated weekly, play on my radio show, etc. I do offer written feedback just for you too, as well as my other services such as social media content, release strategy and/or Substack consultings.Now onto the future of the podcast: I have an archive of unreleased interviews I recorded over the last year whose attraction you will soon be able to listen to, as well as always recording and meeting new artists or old friends to come back onto the podcast. I am bringing in some solo episodes, such as this one, where I discuss individual legend’s legacies, go more in depth about certain album releases and at the end of each month, gift you a written or audio version of highlighting the new music, so that you’re always on the greener and cooler side of the music world as well as can send your friends the best new recommendations too.Alrighty, I’ll see you soon, partners!My name is Bonnie Orbison, and this is Bonnie’s Legends.I’m not related to the great Roy, I did spend a chunk of my teenage years sobbing to Cryin’ though, which probably made me write such incredibly sad stories in the first place, that ended up having to be published under the name The Cry Lounge . If you’re looking for a new literary magazine, filled with book reviews, thoughts on life and dying and crying, feel free to check out The Cry Lounge, the place you’re going to find your next heartbreak. Stay safe from cowboys!On the cover, no one else but Bonnie’s legend: Bob Dylan (picture by Daniel Kramer) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.bonnieslegends.com
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  • Telyscopes - An Egg Moon in April, David Lynch and processing feeling through music

    Telyscopes - An Egg Moon in April, David Lynch and processing feeling through music
    2025/05/10

    Telyscopes is one of those bands you can’t believe aren’t well-known out there playing shows around the globe. This February, I had the honor and pleasure to discuss the new album “An Egg Moon in April” with Jack, the creative behind the band, as well as David Lynch & Tim Buckley, and processing feelings through music.

    Get the album now on Bandcamp (+ extra 30 tracks including stems and a full lyric booklet)!

    Instagram: @telyscopes

    Youtube: @telyscopes

    Enjoyed listening to this episode? You know what you do ... (make sure to subscribe and share this episode with all of your friends and leave a review, so more people can tune in to my conversations with my legends, xoxo)

    this podcast episode is hosted, edited and produced by bonnie orbison -> Bonnie’s writing on cowboys, haunted pasts and silly joys in life is available on thecrylounge.com (her books + zine papers) 🎀 Her online diary is howdybonnie.substack.com 🤠

    managed by the cry lounge

    the podcast theme song by e.b. sollis

    video clips of this episode and anthems-of-the-day on our Instagram @bonnieslegends

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    1 時間 14 分
  • Colin Blunstone - Songwriting is a crossword puzzle for the soul.

    Colin Blunstone - Songwriting is a crossword puzzle for the soul.
    2025/04/11

    This episode’s legend is Colin Blunstone! In a lovely afternoon conversation with Bonnie, Colin shares The Zombies’ stories, they discuss his upcoming tour through Germany & The Netherlands as well as live music and performances in general. Colin also gives us an insight into his songwriting process and what he’s inspired by.

    watch a clip of this interview here

    Instagram: @colinblunstone & @thezombiesofficial

    Youtube: @colinblunstoneofficial & @thezombies

    All other links: https://beacons.ai/colinblunstone

    cover photograph by Megan Finnerty

    tour dates: Berlin DE (April 15th), Venlo NL (Apr 17), Uden NL (Apr 18), Zoetermeer NL (Apr 19), Weert NL (Apr 21), Hengelo NL (Apr 23), Arnhem NL (Apr 24) & Haarlem NL (Apr 25).

    tickets can be find on colinblunstone.net/live

    Enjoyed listening to this episode? You know what you do ... (make sure to subscribe and share this episode with all of your friends and leave a review, so more people can tune in to my conversations with my legends, xoxo)

    this podcast episode is hosted, edited and produced by bonnie orbison -> Bonnie’s writing on cowboys, haunted pasts and silly joys in life is available on thecrylounge.com (her books + zine papers) 🎀 Her online diary is howdybonnie.substack.com 🤠

    managed by the cry lounge

    the podcast theme song by e.b. sollis

    video clips of this episode and anthems-of-the-day on our Instagram @bonnieslegends

    🎙 This episode is sponsored by Zencastr



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.bonnieslegends.com
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    48 分
  • Velvet Bloom - their debut album, Australia tour & connecting to music on a soul level

    Velvet Bloom - their debut album, Australia tour & connecting to music on a soul level
    2025/04/04

    Velvet Bloom just released their self-titled debut album. Three years in the making, the record has finally reached the listener. Maddy, front singer and co-producer, talks about their upcoming Australia tour, connecting to music on a soul level and the recording process of the album.

    You can get a vinly on Yama Nui Records.

    watch a clip of this interview here

    Instagram: @velvetbloom.music

    Youtube: @velvetbloommusic

    All other links: https://msha.ke/velvetbloom.music

    cover photograph by @valentinamoroney

    Velvet Bloom’s tour through Australia stops in Footscray, Hobart, Berriedale, Main Ridge, North Fremantle, Bridgetown, Darwin City, Port Kembla, Surry Hills, Glenworth Valley, Mayfield, Bellingen, Byron Bay NSW, Brisbane City, Nambour, Tamworth, Bathurst, Canberra, Cohuna, Northcote and Adelaide.

    Enjoyed listening to this episode? You know what you do ... (make sure to subscribe and share this episode with all of your friends and leave a review, so more people can tune in to my conversations with my legends, xoxo)

    this podcast episode is hosted, edited and produced by bonnie orbison -> Bonnie’s writing on cowboys, haunted pasts and silly joys in life is available on thecrylounge.com (her books + zine papers) 🎀 Her online diary is howdybonnie.substack.com 🤠

    managed by the cry lounge

    the podcast theme song by e.b. sollis

    video clips of this episode and anthems-of-the-day on our Instagram @bonnieslegends

    🎙 This episode is sponsored by Zencastr



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.bonnieslegends.com
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    1 時間 4 分
  • Sarah Gross - The Library, making music with friends & the Internet being as a gateway for creatives (sometimes)

    Sarah Gross - The Library, making music with friends & the Internet being as a gateway for creatives (sometimes)
    2025/03/14

    Sarah Gross returns with her EP “The Library” (out now!) Talking about the recording process, how the concept of the library comes from her grandmother and how all the books inside are family memories and stories and how the Internet can serve as a gateway for creatives sometimes (i am sparing you of 20 mins we discussed digital gardening lol - if you’re interested in the concept though: @slowself.co have a good resource :)

    watch a clip of this interview here

    Instagram: @sarahgrossmusic

    Substack: The Library by Sarah Gross

    Youtube: @sarahgrossmusic

    All other links: https://linktr.ee/sarahgrossmusic

    cover photograph by @hellenmadeitt

    upcoming shows of Sarah Gross:

    March 14th at Oberlin Conservatory, Oberlin, OH

    March 19th at The Bog, Scranton, PA

    March 22nd at The Bowery Electric, New York, NY

    Enjoyed listening to this episode? You know what you do ... (make sure to subscribe and share this episode with all of your friends and leave a review, so more people can tune in to my conversations with my legends, xoxo)

    this podcast episode is hosted, edited and produced by bonnie orbison -> Bonnie’s writing on cowboys, haunted pasts and silly joys in life is available on thecrylounge.com (her books + zine papers) 🎀 Her online diary is howdybonnie.substack.com 🤠

    managed by the cry lounge

    the podcast theme song by e.b. sollis

    video clips of this episode and anthems-of-the-day on our Instagram @bonnieslegends

    🎙 This episode is sponsored by Zencastr



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.bonnieslegends.com
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    1 時間 13 分
  • Pebbledash - Four Portraits of the Same Ugly House

    Pebbledash - Four Portraits of the Same Ugly House
    2025/02/28

    Recorded back in November, Pebbledash’s debut EP “Four Portraits of the Same Ugly House” is out now! With Fionnbharr from the band, I talked about touring, he walked through the entire EP and its songwriting process, as well as their influences and we discussed the comeback of songs over three minutes.

    watch a clip of this interview here

    Instagram: @pebbledashband

    Youtube: @Pebbledash

    All other links: https://linktr.ee/pebbledash_band

    Enjoyed listening to this episode? You know what you do ... (make sure to subscribe and share this episode with all of your friends and leave a review, so more people can tune in to my conversations with my legends, xoxo)

    cover photograph by @celesteburdonphotography

    this podcast episode is hosted, edited and produced by bonnie orbison -> Bonnie’s writing on cowboys and how the past can haunt us is available on her website & Substack @howdybonnie 🤠

    managed by the cry lounge

    the podcast theme song by e.b. sollis

    video clips of this episode and anthems-of-the-day on our Instagram @bonnieslegends

    🎙 This episode is sponsored by Zencastr

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.bonnieslegends.com.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.bonnieslegends.com
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    55 分
  • Two-Headed Calf - Wasteland, literature-inspired songwriting and female-fronted bands

    Two-Headed Calf - Wasteland, literature-inspired songwriting and female-fronted bands
    2024/11/10

    Two-Headed Calf’s single Wasteland, released on March 22 this year, accompanied me on a wonderful drive around its release time. An ambient synths-rock song perfect for your nightly journaling session. This April, Sarah and Katie, Two-Headed Calf, got together with me to discuss how the song came together, what it means and how it suits the Glasgow-based band’s experience of living in the city.

    We as well touched upon the topic of how it is to be in a female-fronted band and how male-dominated the music industry still is to this day, yes, we discussed how all boys think as soon as they have a band that they’re the next Beatles lol (no hate to John, George, Ringo and Paul - we love those boys!).

    Two-Headed Calf are coming back with new music (which we also discussed at the end) and exciting gigs early next year - stay tuned for that!

    Instagram: @twoheadedcalf__

    TikTok: @twoheadedcalf__

    There had some line-up changes since our interview, so if you hear a mention of Callum, he’s no longer in the band.

    Watch a clip of this interview here.

    Bonnie’s writing on cowboys and how the past can haunt us is available on thecrylounge.com (her books + zinepaper) 🎀 Her online diary is howdybonnie.substack.com & 🤠

    Enjoyed listening to this episode? You know what you do ... (make sure to subscribe and share this episode with all of your friends and leave a review, so more people can tune in to my conversations with my legends, xoxo)

    cover photograph by @_jiggysaw

    this podcast episode is hosted, edited and produced by bonnie orbison

    managed by the cry lounge

    the podcast theme song by e.b. sollis

    video clips of this episode and anthems-of-the-day on our Instagram @bonnieslegends

    🎙 This episode is sponsored by Zencastr



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.bonnieslegends.com
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    55 分
  • #409: Natalie Bycraft - Daughter Nature, self-publishing & being multipassionite

    #409: Natalie Bycraft - Daughter Nature, self-publishing & being multipassionite
    2024/11/06

    About a year ago, we met up and discussed Natalie’s debut novel ‘Daughter Nature’, self-publishing and being part of the indie author landscape in today’s world. Natalie is also a business owner, Multipassionite, and graphic designer. If you want to get to know a few little tricks on how to design a book cover, this episode is right for you.

    ✨ Natalie can be found on Instagram as @nataliebycraft & her book is linked above✨

    Enjoyed listening to this episode? You know what you do ... (make sure to subscribe and share this episode with all of your friends and leave a review, so more people can tune in to my conversations with my legends, xoxo)

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    this podcast episode is hosted, edited and produced by bonnie orbison → support her continuous work on her paid Substack or get one of her books ⚡️⚡️⚡️

    managed by the cry lounge

    the podcast theme song by e.b. sollis

    video clips of this episode and anthems-of-the-day on our Instagram @bonnieslegends

    🎙 This episode is sponsored by Zencastr.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.bonnieslegends.com
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    1 時間 8 分