Conversations With Matt Dwyer

Shana Cleveland of La Luz joins Dwyer to talk about the nuances of living in a rural conservative community, growing up with Blues musician parents, the horrors of living in North Hollywood, aimlessly wandering Chicago, and La Luz's new self-titled album out on Hardly Art. NOTE: I know I said podcast when I meant website. Anyway, get a website. Link BelowOpening Song, "Lazy Eyes and Dune," by La LuzLa Luz's Bandcamp HEREBuy the album at Hardly Art HERELa Luz Instagram HERE Kelly R Dwyer websites HERE This show was/is hosted by Matt Dwyer. He does all the other shit too.Consulting Producer Dustin Marshall.Meow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cedric Noel joins Dwyer to talk about binge writing his albums, the joy he feels when he isn't writing, Romantic Comedies, and his thoughts on performing solo and Opening Song, "Allies," By Cedric Noel from his album Hang Time.Hang Time will be out November 12th 2021 on Joyful Records. PreOrder it HERECedric's Bandcamp HEREHave Kelly build your website HEREMinocqua Brewing Company HEREAll Things Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is obviously hosted by Matt Dwyer and Produced and all that other stuff.Consulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Henri Cash of Starcrawler and Cash & Skye joines Dwyer to talk about growing up in a music family, listening in on AA meetings as a kid, his love of Tuba, the MC5, candy, and his new project with his partner Sophia Skye. Opening Song, "No More Candy," by Cash & Skye Buy the Cash & Skye 7 inch from Third Man Records HERE Cash & Skye Instagram HERE Starcrawler Bandcamp HERE Starcrawler Instagram HERE Get your Website From Kelly Dwyer HERE All Things Matt Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Produced and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dusting Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bella Vanek of Foxx Bodies joins Dwyer to talk about growing up Mormon, being outed by her cousin, how her lyrics are basically her diary, the complexities of abuse, and Matt shares the time he bombed in front of 4000 people while opening for Julio Iglesias. Foxx Bodies new album Vixen will be out November 5th 2021 on Kill Rock Stars.Opening Song, "Runaway," by Foxx Bodies from the Album VixenProorder/buy Vixen HEREFoxx Bodies Bandcamp HEREFoxx Bodies Instagram HEREFoxx Bodies Twitter HEREBDP Video HEREAll Things Dwyer HERENeed a website talk to Kelly R. Dwyer HERE This podcast is Produced, Hosted and All that by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ralph Torrefranca of LA's Cuffed Up joins Dwyer to talk about the exact moment he knew what he wanted to do with his life, pushing his way into an internship as a teen, the cathartic nature of songwriting, how Conan/Colbert writer Brian Stack is the nicest guy in the world and Cuffed Up's new EP Asymmetry out October 22 on Royal Mountain RecordsOpening Song, "Bonnie," by Cuffed Up from the EP AsymmetryPre-order Asymmetry HERECuffed Up's Bandcamp HERE Cuffed Up Instagram HERE Get You Website Built by Kelly R Dwyer HERE Conversations is Produced, Hosted and All that by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deerhoof's drummer extraordinaire Greg Saunier joins Dwyer to talk about the epigenetics of wild pigs, how flashy drumming his like being handed a finished Rubik's Cube, twenty-seven years of Deerhoof, how never having a hit is an honor and their new album Actually, You Can coming out October 21, 2021 on Joyful Noise Records.Opening Song, "Plant Thief" by Deerhoof from the album Actually, You CanPreorder Actually, You Can HEREDeerhoof Bandcamp HERE Scarcity Is Manufactured Video HereDeerhoof Instagram HERE Greg's Project Lucky Baby Daddy Bandcamp HERE Lucky Baby Daddy Instagram HERE Kelly R. Dwyer for Website/Photo Work HEREConversations With Dwyer is Hosted, Produced and all that by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Greg Katz of Cheekface joins Dwyer to talk about white guy philosophers, college radio, the comfort of Metallica, how Cheekface took off and they both get nostalgic for the old music scene of Echo Park. Opening Song "Call Your Mom," from the album Emphatically No. Cheekface Bandcamp HERE Cheekface Instagram HERE New Professor Label HERE All Things Matt Dwyer HERE This was Produced and all that by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Legendary and iconic LA Punk musician Alice Bag joins Dwyer to talk about her new life living in Mexico City, the various ways we can make change and influence the community and people around us and we both share the complexities of having an abusive father. Opening Song - "Spark," from the album Sister Dynamite Buy Sister Dynamite From In The Red Records HERE Alice Bag's Bandcamp HERE Alice Bag's website HERE Punk Expats In Mexico YouTube Series HERE All Things Matt Dwyer HERE This show is Produced Hosted and all that by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spencer Peppet of The Ophelias joins Dwyer to talk about the joys of living over a very loud ice cream shop, experimental theater, going from singing Opera to fronting a Rock band, termite art, and their new album Crocus. Opening Song, "Sacrificial Lamb" from the album Crocus coming out on September 24th, 2021 on Joyful NoisePreoderd Crocus and other albums by The Ophelias on their Bandcamp HERE The Ophelias Instagram HERE The Ophelias Twitter HERE All Things Matt Dwyer HERE Want/Need a website? go to here and get one built. This here podcast is Produced and all that by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Abhinav Krishnaswamy of the F16s joines Dwyer to talk about what it took for his band to break out in India, teaching music to individuals having a midlife crisis, getting attention in the US and how Brian Adams' song "Summer Of '69" is the unofficial national anthem for India.Opening Song, "I'm On Holiday," by The F16s from the EP Is It Time To Eat The Rich Yet?Is it Time To Eat The Rich Yet? will be out on House Arrest October 22nd on House Arrest.The F16s Bandcamp HEREThe F16s Instagram HEREGet A Website Build By Kelly HERE All Things Dwyer HERE This Podcast is Produced Edited and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Micah Nelson of Particle Kid joins Dwyer to talk about the inspiration of working with Neil Young, his animation process, hemp, finding the essence of your work, and his hope for the future.Opening Song, "Question Song," from the album, Window Rock by Particle KidParticle Kid's website HERE. Particle Kid Bandcamp HERE Particle Kid Instagram HERE All Things Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer Is Hosted, Produced and All That Tech Shit by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bria Salmena of Bria, FRIGS, & Orville Peck joins Dwyer to talk how Brody Dalle inspired her teens, touring, the bubble surrounding the recording process of her EP, the rise of Orville Peck, and how Dwyer is becoming her therapist.Opening Song, "Green Rocky Road," from the EP Cuntry Covers Volume 1 by Bria. Cuntry Covers Volume 1 is out September 24th on Sub Pop Records. Pre-Order Cuntry Covers Volume 1 from Sub Pop HEREBria's Bandcamp HEREBria's Instagram HEREFRIGS Bandcamp HEREAll Things Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Hosted, Produced and All That Shit by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dusting Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julia Shapiro of Chastity Belt and Childbirth joins to Dwyer to discuss existentials crises, her first show in a frat house, transitioning from joke songs to baring her soul and life working in a dive bar.Opening Song, "Come With Me," From the album Zorked by Julia ShapiroZorked will be out October 15th 2021 on Suicide Squeeze. You can preorder the album HERE Julia's Bandcamp HEREJulia's Instagram HERE Chastity Belt's Bandcamp HERE Childbirth Bandcamp HERE All Things Dwyer themattdwyer.com Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, Hosted and all that shit by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lindsay Reamer joins Dwyer to talk about her days as a hippy touring as a dancer with a jam band, how the pandemic pushed her music into a new direction, coming out to her parents as a musician and the pure joy of Singing In The Rain. Opening Song, "Lucky," from the EP Lucky by Lindsay ReamerLindsay's Bandcamp HERE Dear Life Records Bandcamp HERELindsay's Instagram HERE All Things Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, Edited and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sunny War joins Dwyer in an epic and inspiring conversations about her days hopping trains, busking on the boardwalk of Venice Beach, struggling with addiction, shitty jobs, hippies, and how Chaka Khan's hair smells. This is a great episode and I believe you'll be on the edge of your seat the entire time.Opening Song, "Mama's Milk," from Sunny War's album Simple Syrup.Sunny War's Bandcamp HERESunny War's website HERESunny War Instagram HEREDonate To Food Not Bombs HERE All Things Dwyer HEREConversations With Dwyer is Hosted, Produced and Edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mackenzie Howe joins Dwyer to talk about going to a Waldorf school, growing up taking care of herself vintage clothing, the inspiration of Suzi Quatro, travels to Nepal and what the definition of success is.Opening Song - "It's Your Mind," from the EP Fear of Breakdown by Pet DressPet Dress Bandcamp HEREPet Dress Instagram HERE Mackenzie's Bandwagon Vintage's Instagram HEREAll Things Dwyer HEREConversations With Dwyer is Produced, Hosted, and Edited by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andy Cabic of Vetiver joins Dwyer to talk about working in used bookstores, working with the legendary Michael Hurley, San Francisco, and the zen of baseball games on the radio. Opening Song "You May Be Blue" from the album To Find Me GoneVetiver's website HERE Vetiver's Bandcamp HERE Vetiver Instagram HERE Vetiver Twitter HERE Conversations Merch HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Karly Hartzman of Wednesday joins Dwyer to discuss how other female powered bands inspired her to play, her other creative pursuits such as tattoos, making clothes and how her band ended up working with the great Owen Ashworth of Advance Base. Opening Song, "Handsome Man," from the Album Twin Plagues.Twin Plagues will be released August 13th, 2021 on Orindale Records. Pre-order it HERE Wednesday Bandcamp HERE Wednesday Instagram HERE All Things Matt Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Produced Edited, Recorded Hosted, Cooked, Eaten and Digested by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Petralli of White Denim joins Dwyer to talk about growing up around professional athletes and the things he'd hear them say as a young boy, how he got into Buddhism to piss off his Christian teachers, trips to Chicago to listen to Jazz and how his band started off as an antagonizing Punk band. Opening Song "Crystal Bullets," by White Denim from the Crystal Bullets/King Tears 12" (Available July 23rd 2021)Purchase King Tears and other White Denim releases on there Bandcamp HEREWhite Denim Instagram HERE White Denim Twitter HERE All Things Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer Produced Recorded and Hosted by Matt Dwyer. Does this sound like bragging?Consulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guitarist and Poet Bill MacKay joins Dwyer in an in depth conversation about modern and classic poetry, the approaches he takes to create music and verse, revisiting books, and the splendor of the Chicago work ethic. Opening Song, "Pre-California," from the album, Fountain Fire. Released in 2017 by Drag City RecordsBuy Fountain Fire here Buy Bill Mackay and Nathan Bowles album Keys HERE Bill MacKay's Bandcamp HERE Bill's Instagram HERE Buy the Navigation Nowhere book HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, Edited, Recorded and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.