Conversations With Matt Dwyer

Sonny Smith joins Dwyer for a second time to talk about living in a commune in Central America, making a movie with a deaf soundman and making his new country album, New Day With New Possibilities.Opening Song, "Ring My Bell," by Sonny & The Sunsets from the Album, "New Day With New Possibilities. New Day With With New Possibilities will be out July 20, 2021. Preorder/purchase the album HERESonny & The Sunsets Bandcamp HERERocks In Your Head Records Bandcamp HERE Sonny Smith's Instagram HERE Fake Fruit Bandcamp HEREAll Things Dwyer HERE This podcast is Produced, Hosted, Edited and all that by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grady Strange joins Dwyer to talk about growing up in a Jersey town that is like every Bruce Springsteen song, music business school, Italian Deli's and how he found Hilly Krystal's 4 Track Recorder. Opening Song, "I'm Not Your Man," from the album Getting Stranger by Grady StrangeBy Getting Stranger from Perpetual Doom HERE Grady's Bandcamp HERE Grady Strange on Instagram HERE Perpetual Doom's website HERE All things Dwyer HEREConversations With Dwyer is Produced, Hosted and all that by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mark Arm, frontman of of the legendary Mudhoney joins Dwyer to talk about his youthful days of stealing bikes, the magnificence of the MC5, sneaking into his parents car so he could listen to the radio, and dedicating "Touch Me I'm Sick," to his Mom at a live show. Opening Song, "Ounce Of Deception," - by Mudhoney from the 30th Anniversary of Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge.Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge is out July 23rd 2021 on Sub Pop. Preorder/buy the album HEREMudhoney Website HERE Mudhoney Instagram HEREAll Things Dwyer at themattdwyer.comConversations With Dwyer is Produced Recorded, Edited, and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dusting Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

JayWood joins Dwyer to talk about not seeing a lot of people like him in Winnipeg, the connection of Anime and Hip Hop and revisiting old songs to create a new EP. Opening Song, "Somedays," by JayWood from his EP Somedays.JayWood Bandcamp HERE JayWood Instagram HERE JayWood Twitter HERE All Things Dwyer at themattdwyer.comConversations With Dwyer is Produced, Edited, Recorded and Hosted by Matt Dwyer (who else?)Consulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jenn Wasner of Flock Of Dimes and Wye Oak joins Dwyer to talk about putting your vulnerability on display, the support she found as a young person in the Baltimore music scene, and struggling with shame and trauma. Opening Song, "Price of Blue," from the Album Head of Roses by Flock Of Dimes.Buy Head Of Roses HERE Flock Of Dimes Bandcamp HEREFlock Of Dimes Instagram HERE Wye Oak Bandcamp HEREAll things Dwyer at conversationswithdwyer.com This show and all the shit that goes into it is done by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer is Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Toronto rapper Lex Leosis joins Dwyer to talk about growing up in a broken home, finding community in the Hip Hop community, being an outsider as a kid and her reluctance of pursuing fame. Opening Song, "Wanted," from her EP Terracotta (Out July 9, 2021)Lex Leosis Bandcamp HERELex Leosis - Instagram HERELex Leosis TikTok HERELex Leosis Twitter HERE All Things Matt Dwyer themattdwyer.com Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, Recorded, Edited and Hosted by Matt Dwyer (so blame him)Consulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ryan Guldemond of Mother Mother joins Dwyer in talking about finding his truth, how the things around you can inspire music, sobriety, and his new album coming Inside coming out on Warner Music. Opening Song, "Sick of the Silence," by Mother Mother from the album InsidePurchase Mother Mother's Inside HERE Mother Mother Instagram HERE Mother Mother Twitter HEREAll things Dwyer @ themattdwyer.com Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, Recorded, Edited and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dre Babinski of Steady Holiday joins Dwyer to talk about the poor music choices of her teens, the pros & cons of commercial acting and the Ska band her and Matt are starting. Opening Song, "Sunny In the Making," by Steady Holiday from the album Take The Corners GentlySteady Holiday's Bandcamp HERE Tickets for Steady Holiday's August 6 show at the Ford HERE Dre's short Film Space White HERE Steady Holiday Instagram HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Legendary Brendan Canty of Fugazi, Rites Of Spring, Messthetics and MC50 (to name a few) joines Dwyer in a sprawling, often funny and poignant conversation. Brendan talks about the formation of Fugazi, how he inspired Wayne Kramer to start the MC50, his series of films documenting various cities music scenes Burn To Shine and so much more.For an extra 40 minutes of this conversation become a patreon subscriber HERE Brendan Canty Instagram HERE Brendan Canty Twitter HEREAll Things Dwyer HEREConversations is Produced, Hosted, Recorded and Edited by Matt Dwyer. He makes pizza too. Consulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Singer/songwriter STACEY joins Dwyer to talk about the heartbreak lead to creativity, the comfort she finds in the 60s & 70s, Harry Nilsson, and the magic of Los Angeles. Opening song, "Songwriter," BY STACEY," from her album Saturn ReturnSTACEY's Bandcamp HERE STACEY'S Instagram HERE STACEY's TIK TOK HERE ALL THINGS DWYER HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, Hosted, Edited and Recorded by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer Dusting Marshall. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Serge Nakauchi Pelletier is the guitarist of the Montreal based band Teke::Teke. He joins Dwyer to talk about the melding of Japanese traditional music and Surf Rock, how Teke::Teke couldn't have happened any other time, how the death of his father shaped his music and how we are all a work in progress. Opening Song - "Barbara," from the album ShirushiTeke::Teke's Bandcamp HERE Teke::Teke's Instagram HERE Pawa Up Fist Bandcamp HERE All things Dwyer HERE Conversations Is Produced Hosted and all the other stuff by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeff Parker is an accomplished guitarist who was played with myriad of musicians including Tortoise and Steve Gunn. He also has has an impressive body of solo work. He joins Dwyer to talk about finding his way in the music scene in Chicago, composing his own music and collaborating with his daughter. Opening Song: "Build A Nest (Featuring Ruby Parker) from his album Suite For Max BrownJeff Parkers website/merch HERE Jeff's Instagram HERE All Things Matt Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Hosted, Produced, Edited and labored over by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do I need to mention anything about Van Dyke Parks other than he's a genius who has a massive body of work which includes great solo records, and work with artists such as The Beach Boys, U2, Skrillex and his upcoming album with Veronica Valerio. This is a great conversation with Van Dyke Parks that is poetic and an inspiring ride into his life thoughts and work. I'm honored. His album with Ms. Valerio Only In America will be out June 11th 2021 on Modern Recordings. (link below.) Opening Song - "Veracruz," by Van Dyke Parks & Veronica Valerio from the Album Only In America.Buy Only In America HERE Van Dyke Parks' Website HERE Van Dyke Parks Instagram HERE Van Dyke Parks Twitter HERE Van Dyke Parks Bandcamp HERE All Things Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, Recorded, Edited & Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Evolfo is a Brooklyn based 7 piece Psych-Rock outfitted by the energetic Matt Gibbs. Matt joins Dwyer to talk about cutting his chops as a touring manager with a Reggae band, hugging Iggy Pop, the drag of music elitism, psychedelics, and who gets to see his gold Speedo. Evolfo's new record Site Out of Mind will be release June 18 on Royal Potato Family. Opening Song, "Give Me Time,' from Evolfo's upcoming album Site Out of Mind. Evolfo's Bandcamp HERE Royal Family Website HERE Evolfo Instagram HERE Evolfo Spotify Playlist HERE All things Dwyer HERE "Conversations" is Produced, recorded, Edited and Hosted by Matt Dwyer. (who else?)Consulting Producer: Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rapper and songwriter Boyfriend joins Dwyer to talk about her young days in the Church of Christ, the bullshit of promise rings, having to follow the great Irma Thompson, working with the inspiring Big Freeda, and telling her dad she was going to be the greatest rapper. Opening song, "Blind Eye," by BoyfriendBoyfriend Music HEREBoyfriend's website HEREUndies For a Cause HERE Boyfriend Instagram HERE All Things Dwyer HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Due to the holiday I'm posting an episode from the metaphoric vault. It was recorded in February of 2013 before Boots had yet to switch gears into directing feature films. We talk about how he got into activism, workers rights, communism and who the cops really work for. It's a great episode and I'm glad to bring it back to refresh everyone's memory on some of the great guests I had on the podcast way back when. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kaoru Ishibashi is a singer/songwriter, composer and classically trained violinist who has played with Regina Spektor and Of Montreal until forming Kishi Bashi. Kaoru joins Dwyer to talk about his journey from flunking out of engineering at Cornell, playing chess in the orchestra pit, drinking, GG Allin and making his way into the skinny white guy world of Indie Rock. Opening Song, "Wait for Springtime," from the Kishi Bashi EP EMIGRANT out on Joyful Noise RecordingsKishi Bashi Bandcamp HEREKishi Bashi's website HERE Joyful Noise Recordings HEREKishi Bashi Instagram HERE All Things Dwyer HERE Conversations is Produced, Recorded, Edited and Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nigel Chapman from Nap Eyes joins Dwyer in a expansive conversation about bioengineering, Green Day, if can say, "I read a book," when it was an audiobook, and his new Nap Eyes EP.Opening Song "Primordial Soup," from the Nap Eyes album, Snapshot of a Beginner.Nap Eyes Bandcamp HERENap Eyes Instagram HERE Nap Eyes Twitter HERE All Things Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, Hosted, Edited and Recorded by Matt Dwyer. So blame him.Consulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter Brewis of Field Music joins Dwyer to talk about the different bands and sounds he experimented with until his brother and he landed on Field Music, listening to music in the back of his Mom's car, life in Sunderland and the brilliance of Ringo's drumming.Opening Song - Do Me A Favour," by Field Music from the Album FLAT WHITE MOONField Music's Bandcamp HEREField Music Podcast HERE Field Music Twitter HERE Field Music Instagram HERE All Things Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Produced, Hosted and the Tech Stuff is done by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jess Sylvester is a musician from the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco. His recent album Hella Love is a love letter to the city and his old neighborhood. Jesse joins Dwyer to talk about rediscovering his voice in sobriety, not staying in a safe place creatively, finding inspiration from nostalgia and his heritage, and the challenges of writing a disco song. Opening song, "Nuestra Victoria," from the album Hella Love. Hella Love will be released May 21st from Hardly Art Records. Buy it HERE Marinero's Bandcamp HEREMarinero's Instagram HERE Nuestra Victoria Music video HERE All Things Dwyer HERE Conversations With Dwyer is Producer, Recorded, Edited, & Hosted by Matt DwyerConsulting Producer - Dustin Marshall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.