I have been a sucker for weird "World Music" the clashing of cultural sounds, and finding ways to weave the spirited folk music of people into completely different culture's music. When it is done right, there is something absolutely wonderful that comes from it, where the music takes you where it want's to go.

I got to interview Charlie and John of Tian Qyiy, and that is exactly what I found with their music. Imagine "Dub" reggae bass, of their father Jah Wobble, with some Chinese/Mongolian traditional music, and a bit of Irish ethereal music, just for good measure.

The trip this will take you on is unmistakably powerful, and takes you on a lot of turns.

Had a surprise visit in the middle of the interview, and we laughed at how their music was NOT to be for the mainstream.

Here is their catalog, it will blow your mind

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Veteran rock journalist, and biopic author Marc Shaprio has written 90+ books about musicans, actors, and even a couple sci fi comic books with Julie Newmar.I have read plenty about The Beatles, I know people who were there, and told me stories I had never heard from any other source. Well, this time Marc Shapiro lays out with incredible detail a chronological story of the lives of The Beatles, by telling the stories about their wives. I wanted to get to the bottom of several myths, and legends. This book does that in a historical textbook almost. We covered a lot of the book, and what happened in his research. Tune in any and all Beatles fans. #marcshapiro #thebeatles #rockbiographies #paulmccartney #johnlennon #cynthialennon #georgeharrison #ringostar #yokoono #oliviaarias #heathermills #nancyshevell #beatlemania #maureenstarkey #pattyboyd #gonzojournalism #gonzomusicjournalism #lindaeastman #ericclapton

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Ty Herndon is the first openly gay country music singer. I met him at Loveloud in 2019, and we have been friends ever since.

He just sunsetted his passion project "Love and Acceptance" which was a music festival in Nashville celebrating the LGBTQ community in a city that is not as friendly to the cause as others. He explains why in this interview, and I had to edit out the "Top Secret" plans he has moving forward.

Current project is an album of his greatest hits, as duets with so many other great artists.

Between interviews, random texts and phone calls, we have a great unprofessional friendship, and both of us had our ADHD going full speed, we went off topic so many times, it was just fun. (I edited out us talking recipes, etc)

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Dagger Polyester (they / them) is a non binary performance artist from Los Angeles, that covers subject matter to make you think.

Having just finished an album "Perversion for Profit" we covered the subjects of shooting on film, the aesthetic of it, and how so much DIY can make the video something spectacular, then the subject is even much darker, it will make you think.

We covered the barbaric practice of "Conversion Therapy" and how it is rearing it's ugly head again in our society.

All of that in 25 minutes of conversation .

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How do you manage and co ordinate a breakup? Well, maybe while dancing on top of a vintage car, or setting up a moment to drop the news. Either way Ariana DeLorenzo has you covered with the plan. Contained in her new album called "The Breakup Variety Hour". A veteran performer from Brooklyn has performed an interactive cabaret at "The House of Yes", and after a hiatus, she is back to give us a great introspective album.

The concept album shifts genres with each song, giving a different angle of how to get through it, you might even find some bitterness, and bite, and some fun too.

Ariana and I talked about the situation behind writing this album, and how her previous work managed to put her in this position to make this one. She is inspired by so many artists and each has a bit of a shadow in her music.

And you've GOT to see this video.

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In the world of electronica, there is often a "No holds barred" approach by the artists. That can be fatal at times, as the mixing of genres, or wandering of sounds will turn listeners off. With HAAI releasing her 2nd album, she has proven she can do both, and the clashes and wandering ideas are WONDERFUL.

HAAI's 2nd album "HUMANiSE" will give you so much to think about from the opening of the first track "Satellite" you are taken through a myriad of different ideas, and messages with very few words to focus on. There are plenty of lyrics on this album, but they slide restfully between monologues she has gathered from friends and poets.

HUMANiSE sends a message to the young queer population that there is a world waiting for them, full of love, compassion, acceptance and encouragement (and really great music).

HAAI is doing gigs on the festival circuit as we speak.

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Imagine someone who sings crossover blues with Sci Fi themes, writes books, is prepping to start a fashion line, and acted in a science fiction psychological thriller on Amazon that even SHE has no idea what is happening on the show. All of that and more are given to us, by Bibi Lucille.

I got an email playing a really great song called "Addicted", and then covering religious trauma with "To Be Damned", she covers so much in her music that took a lot of time sifting through to get everything she had to offer.

We got to talk about her love for the LGBTQ community, British Sci Fi comedy, the number "42" and method acting that would have made David Lynch proud.

I think the only thing she is afraid of is boredom.

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A band that I fell in love with while trading tapes in 1987, sounded less "Punk" but had a great folk vibe and a fierce anxiety to them. New Model Army became one band I had to search for over the years, before the internet that was a task.

I got tapes, or CDs of theirs over the years, watching their tour schedules and never getting to see them live. Once I had the chance, but they changed cities and I had a commitment that next morning. The "Ever Touring Band" was always playing great shows (as the bootlegs indicate) but just out of reach.

I finally got to see them in 2024 in Strasbourg France, and they lived up to my expectations. Their live show was as if I had seen Live Aid, or Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett.

I got to speak to Justin Sullivan again after 15 years, and cover a lot of ground. Here we discuss the new album "Unbroken" and the continuing themes through his music.

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