Tell Me About Your Song

Jeana Marie DeLaire/Great Gale on 'Dunes'

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 09:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Jeana Marie DeLaire of Great Gale talks about their song 'Dunes'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song on Bandcamp at https://greatgale.bandcamp.com/track/dunes .

A full transcript of this and other episodes, along with links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/

Lucas Kwong of The Brother K Melee on 'Stranger from the Country'

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Lucas Kwong of The Brother K Melee talks about his song 'Stranger from the Country'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://brotherk.bandcamp.com/track/stranger-from-the-country .

A full transcript of this and other episodes, along with links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/

Zoë Lewis on 'Plastic Soup'

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 08:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Zoë Lewis talks about her song 'Plastic Soup'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCmfZbK2US4 .

A full transcript of this and other episodes, along with links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/163088053304/for-tell-me-about-your-song-80-songwriter-zoë

Marian Call on 'Oregon Trail'

Mon, 01 May 2017 08:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Marian Call talks about her song 'Oregon Trail'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SndQr_0IxVI

A full transcript of the episode, plus links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/160184559554/for-tell-me-about-your-song-79-songwriter .

Nicole Alifante on 'Before I Go'

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 08:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Nicole Alifante talks about her song 'Before I Go'. Enjoy!

You can find a full transcript of this episode, plus links related to it, at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/159671021359/for-tell-me-about-your-song-78-songwriter .

Tracie Potochnik on 'The Ballad of Harvey the Elf'

Sat, 24 Dec 2016 00:30:46 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Tracie Potochnik talks about her song 'The Ballad of Harvey the Elf', which can be found on her band Cardboard Ox's free album 'A Cardboard Ox Christmas'. This episode also includes excerpts from Tracie's conversations with her delightful parents, Ed and Judy Potochnik.

There were some audio problems during my interview with Tracie, which I didn't catch until after it was too late to rerecord. I apologize for the resulting audio quality of this episode (but I think it's still fun to listen to, and I hope you do too!).

You can hear the song in full, and download it for free, if desired, at https://cardboardox.bandcamp.com/track/the-ballad-of-harvey-the-elf .

A full transcript of this episode, along with links to things we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/154871173382/for-this-special-christmas-edition-of-tell-me .

The Sentimental Favorites on 'Roelle Family Christmas'

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 19:56:25 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Sonny Roelle and Geoff Griffin of the Sentimental Favorites talked about their song 'Roelle Family Christmas'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://thesentimentalfavorites.bandcamp.com/track/roelle-family-christmas .

A full transcript of this and other episodes, along with links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/

The Porch Party Mamas on 'Broken Line'

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 22:52:54 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Ksenia Mack, Felicia Brady Lopez, Jane Grondin, and Katrin Peterson of the Porch Party Mamas talked about Ksenia's song 'Broken Line'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEuwiM8yreM .

A full transcript of this episode, along with links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/153836796967/for-tell-me-about-your-song-75-ksenia-mack .

Kim Jennings on 'Here Now'

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 08:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Kim Jennings talks about her song 'Here Now'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://kimjennings.bandcamp.com/track/here-now .

A full transcript of this and other episodes, along with links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/

Natalie Gelman on 'Sundance in Your Eyes'

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 08:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Natalie Gelman about her song 'Sundance in Your Eyes'. Enjoy! You can also see Natalie play the song on the streets of Park City during the Sundance Film Festival in 2012 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyezgKzjZpg .

A full transcript of this episode, along with links and other information related to things we discussed, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/151281075663/for-tell-me-about-your-song-73-songwriter .

Barbara Cassidy and Eric Chasalow on 'Anna's Song - Shohola, 1864'

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 08:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, songwriter Barbara Cassidy and her husband and musical collaborator Eric Chasalow talk about her song 'Anna's Song - Shohola, 1864'. Enjoy! You can also hear a live version of the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4NTU-CM_Ys .

A full transcript of this episode, plus links and other information related to what we discussed, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/150627371424/for-tell-me-about-your-song-72-songwriter .

Lys Guillorn on 'Turn the Page'

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 08:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Lys Guillorn about her song 'Turn the Page'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://lysguillorn.bandcamp.com/track/turn-the-page .

A full transcript of this episode, along with links and other information related to it, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/149972278256/for-tell-me-about-your-song-71-songwriter-lys .

Bonus: Music talk with Jake and the Adjuncts

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 08:30:00 +0000

In this bonus episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Adam Hogue and Jason Dolbec of the Adjuncts and Jacob Haller of the Tell Me About Your Song podcast talk about assembling set lists, share stories about memorable performances, and talk about how we conceptualize songs at the beginning of the songwriting process. It's pretty goofy.

This episode includes clips of the following songs:

'So Youthful', a song by Jason's band, the Stilts.
'Hogit Bogit', a song by Floyd the Barber, Jason and Adam's high school band.
'CSSOAB', a song by Dürty Folk that taught Jake an important lesson. (Note - both this song, and our discussion of it, contain a lot of swearing.)
A few of Jake's songs:

Links and other information related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/149643472063/this-bonus-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song , which also includes a full transcript of the episode.

Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers on 'Sycamore Tree'

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers about his song 'Sycamore Tree'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://jeffreypepperrodgers.bandcamp.com/track/sycamore-tree .

A full transcript of this episode, plus links to Jeffrey's website, and other things mentioned in the episode, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/149312686218/for-tell-me-about-your-song-70-jeffrey-pepper .

Adam Hogue & Jason Dolbec/The Adjuncts on '2YRS'

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 08:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Adam Hogue and Jason Dolbec of the Adjuncts discussed their song '2YRS'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://theadjuncts.bandcamp.com/track/2yrs .

Links, notes, and a full transcript of this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/148631626976/for-tell-me-about-your-song-69-i-talked-to .

Steve Moramarco/The Abe Lincoln Story on 'Terrifying World'

Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Steve Moramarco of the Abe Lincoln Story about his song 'Terrifying World'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://abelincolnstory.bandcamp.com/track/terrifying-world .

Links and other notes related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/147231466364/for-tell-me-about-your-song-68-songwriter .

Ryan Fitzsimmons on 'Will My Mind'

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 13:02:22 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Ryan Fitzsimmons talks about his song 'Will My Mind'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://ryanfitzsimmons.bandcamp.com/track/will-my-mind .

Links and other notes related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/146546417670/for-tell-me-about-your-song-67-songwriter-ryan .

Gracelyn Rennick on 'Baltimore'

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 12:13:50 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Gracelyn Rennick about her song 'Baltimore'. Enjoy! You can hear a live version of the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_frleojiDU .

Links and other notes related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/145504277472/for-tell-me-about-your-song-66-songwriter .

Danielle Miraglia on 'Carmella'

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 14:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Danielle Miraglia talks about her song 'Carmella'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at http://daniellem.com/track/782809/carmella .

Links and other notes related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/143377907069/for-tell-me-about-your-song-65-songwriter .

Charlie McCarron on 'Womb Song'

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 09:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Charlie McCarron about his song 'Womb Song'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://charliesongs.bandcamp.com/track/demo-womb-song .

Charlie is also the host of an excellent podcast named 'Composer Quest', which I highly recommend! You can get more information about Composer Quest at http://www.charliemccarron.com/composer-quest/ , or subscribe to it anywhere podcasts are found.

Links and other notes related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/142622688229/for-tell-me-about-your-song-64-songwriter .

Bonus: 'Rhode Island's It For Me'

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 09:30:00 +0000

Here's a special bonus April 1 episode of 'Tell Me About Your Song', in which I talk about Rhode Island's state song, 'Rhode Island's It For Me'. My remarks here are a slightly updated version of a presentation I gave at the Empire Revue in July of 2011.

'Rhode Island's It For Me' was adopted as the Rhode Island state song in 1996. This episode focusses on the lyrics, which were written by Charlie Hall. The song's music was written by Maria Day, and it was arranged by Kathryn Chester.

An official recording of 'Rhode Island's It For Me' can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ6lz5Fm1-8 , and you can find the lyrics on Rhode Island's website at http://www.ri.gov/facts/song.php.

Christine Stay and Aidan Quinn of Friction Farm on 'Katie Raise Your Sails'

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Aidan Quinn and Christine Stay of Friction Farm about their song 'Katie Raise Your Sails'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://frictionfarm.bandcamp.com/track/katie-raise-your-sails .

Links and other notes related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/141830463255/for-tell-me-about-your-song-63-aidan-quinn-and .

Licity Collins on 'Love Me Like That'

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 17:35:12 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Licity Collins about her song 'Love Me Like That'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at http://licitycollins.com/store/ .

Links and other show notes related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/139366427837/for-tell-me-about-your-song-62-songwriter .

Christylez Bacon on 'Children Album Gangsta'

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Christylez Bacon about his song 'Children Album Gangsta'. Enjoy! You can see a live version of the song at https://vimeo.com/91467532 .

The song refers to Christylez appearing on the Grammy-nominated album 'Banjo to Beatbox', by Cathy & Marcy and featuring Christylez Bacon. You can find this album online at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cfinkmmarxer6 .

Links and other notes related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/138472153848/for-tell-me-about-your-song-61-songwriter .

Bonus: Lyle Lovett's 'God Will'

Sat, 23 Jan 2016 20:34:47 +0000

With a fair chunk of the United States dealing with their first real snowstorm of the season, I thought it might be a good time to put out another bonus episode -- just a little short something to listen to as you're shoveling the snow.

In this episode, I talk about Lyle Lovett's's song 'God Will', a country breakup song that has a wit and a central conceit that I really enjoy.

This episode evolved from a discussion I saw break out on facebook, in which a Lyle Lovett skeptic was converted after a bunch of people posted their favorite Lovett songs.

You can hear the entire recording of 'God Will' at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8AuYmID4wc

Ian Foster on 'The Great Wave'

Mon, 18 Jan 2016 10:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Ian Foster about his song 'The Great Wave'. Enjoy!

Links and other notes related to this episode can be found at for-tell-me-about-your-song-60-songwriter-ian .

If you enjoy this podcast, you might also want to check out KUTX's 'This Song' podcast, in which musicians talk about songs that inspired them. For more information, go to http://kutx.org/this-song .

Bill Thibodeau/Ruthann Baler on 'Too Slow for Demo Work'

Mon, 04 Jan 2016 10:30:00 +0000

In this episode, singer/songwriter Ruthann Baler and poet Bill Thibodeau talk about 'Too Slow for Demo Work', a song they collaborated on. Enjoy!

You can read Bill's song 'Too Slow For Demolition', on which the song is based, at http://www.mainecourse.com/mt/2006/12/30/too-slow-for-demolition/ .

Links and other notes related to this episode can be found at for-episode-59-of-tell-me-about-your-song-poet .

Bonus: Red Line Roots interviews Tell Me About Your Song

Thu, 24 Dec 2015 10:30:00 +0000

In 2014, Red Line Roots interviewed me about the 'Tell Me About Your Song' podcast for their website. I recorded the interview, and recently got the idea of releasing the (lightly edited) audio as a bonus episode. The folks at Red Line Roots said this was OK with them, so here it is!

We mentioned various things during the discussion, so I thought I'd list them here.

Red Line Roots - http://www.redlineroots.com/
Tell Me About Your Song - http://tellmeaboutyoursong.com/
Tell Me About Your Song 'about' page - http://tellmeaboutyoursong.com/about.html
The 'Fresh Air' interview with Ray Manzarek that helped inspire 'Tell Me About Your Song' - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6353311
The Memory Palace by Nate DiMeo - http://thememorypalace.us/
This episode contains an excerpt from the Memory Palace episode 'Butterflies', which you can hear in full at http://thememorypalace.us/2015/10/butterflies/

Past guests:

Allysen Callery - http://allysencallerymusic.com/
Allysen on 'Tell Me About Your Song' - http://traffic.libsyn.com/yoursongpodcast/AllysenCallery-TellMeAboutYourSong.mp3
Allysen's episode on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/allysen-callery-discusses/id697893300?i=168547773
Becky Chace - http://www.beckychace.com/
Becky on 'Tell Me About Your Song' - http://traffic.libsyn.com/yoursongpodcast/BeckyChace-TMAYS.mp3
Becky's episode on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/becky-chace-on-jack-all-trades/id697893300?i=222284719
Ian Fitzgerald - http://www.ianfitzgerald.com/
Ian on 'Tell Me About Your Song' - http://traffic.libsyn.com/yoursongpodcast/IanFitzgerald-TellMeAboutYourSong.mp3
Ian's episode on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ian-fitzgerald-discusses-walks/id697893300?i=171181595
Sarah Gengel - https://soundcloud.com/sg23music
Sarah on 'Tell Me About Your Song' - http://traffic.libsyn.com/yoursongpodcast/Sarah_Gengel-TMAYS.mp3
Sarah's episode on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sarah-gengel-on-roses-in-june/id697893300?i=319738239
Will aka Haunt the House - http://hauntthehouse.bandcamp.com/
Haunt the House on 'Tell Me About Your Song' - http://traffic.libsyn.com/yoursongpodcast/Haunt_the_House-TMAYS.mp3
Haunt the House's episode on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/haunt-the-house-on-eden/id697893300?i=263580362
Amy Herrera - https://amyherrera.bandcamp.com/
Amy on 'Tell Me About Your Song' - http://traffic.libsyn.com/yoursongpodcast/Amy_Herrera-TMAYS.mp3
Amy's episode on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/amy-herrera-on-photograph/id697893300?i=322811953
Mike Laureanno - http://michael.laureanno.com/
Mike on 'Tell Me About Your Song' - http://traffic.libsyn.com/yoursongpodcast/Mike_Laureanno-TMAYS.mp3
Mike's episode on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-laureanno-on-let-go/id697893300?i=326052791
Adam Levy - http://adamlevy.com/
Adam on 'Tell Me About Your Song' - http://traffic.libsyn.com/yoursongpodcast/TMAYS-Adam_Levy.mp3
Adam's episode on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adam-levy-on-painting-by-numbers/id697893300?i=336158052
Chris Monti - http://www.chrismonti.com/
Chris on 'Tell Me About Your Song' - http://traffic.libsyn.com/yoursongpodcast/ChrisMonti-TMAYS.mp3
Chris's episode on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-monti-on-the-eleven/id697893300?i=241214721
Tracie Potochnik - http://www.traciepotochnik.com/
Tracie's episode of 'Tell Me About Your Song' - http://traffic.libsyn.com/yoursongpodcast/TraciePotochnik-TellMeAboutYourSong.mp3
Tracie's episode on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tracie-potochnik-on-cecilia/id697893300?i=165141660
Alec K. Redfearn - http://aleckredfearn.com/
Alec on 'Tell Me About Your Song' - http://traffic.libsyn.com/yoursongpodcast/Alec_K_Redfearn-TMAYS.mp3
Alec's episode on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/alec-k.-redfearn-on-seven/id697893300?i=319195440
Heather Rose - Heather Rose
Heather on 'Tell Me About Your Song' - http://traffic.libsyn.com/yoursongpodcast/MaryBeeHeatherRoseandJacobHaller-TMAYSspecialedition.mp3
Heather's episode on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/special-episode-w-mary-bee/id697893300?i=169315993
Shelley Segal - http://www.shelleysegal.com/
Shelley on 'Tell Me About Your Song' - http://traffic.libsyn.com/yoursongpodcast/ShelleySegal-TMAYS.mp3
Shelley's episode on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shelley-segal-discusses-gratitude/id697893300?i=183511917
Andy Stone - http://www.andystoneonline.com/
Andy on 'Tell Me About Your Song' - http://traffic.libsyn.com/yoursongpodcast/TMAYS-Andy_Stone.mp3
Andy's episode on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/andy-stone-on-talk-about-love/id697893300?i=341886651
The live episode with Heather Rose, Mary Bee, and me - http://traffic.libsyn.com/yoursongpodcast/MaryBeeHeatherRoseandJacobHaller-TMAYSspecialedition.mp3
The live episode on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/special-episode-w-mary-bee/id697893300?i=169315993

The song that plays at the beginning and end of the episode is my song, 'Mistreating Yarn Blues', from my album 'Circumstantial Evidence'.

Scott Ainslie on 'Late Last Night'

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 10:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Scott Ainslie about his song 'Late Last Night'. Enjoy!

Links and information related to this episode can be found online at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/135633561702/for-tell-me-about-your-song-58-songwriter .

Heather Pierson on 'Ain't Gotten Around'

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 10:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Heather Pierson about her song 'Ain't Gotten Around'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at http://www.heatherpierson.com/listen/s/aint_gotten_around .

Links and other information related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/134718370227/for-tell-me-about-your-song-57-songwriter .

Bonus: Blind Willie Johnson's 'Dark Was The Night'

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 10:30:00 +0000

In this bonus episode, I talk about Blind Willie Johnson's gospel/blues masterpiece 'Dark Was The Night', a nearly wordless song that was included on the legendary golden record included aboard the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 space probes.

This episode evolved from a discussion I had with Charlie McCarron, of the excellent Composer Quest podcast.

You can hear the entire recording of 'Dark Was The Night' at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8AuYmID4wc

Krista Baroni on 'La Grande Fame'

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Krista Baroni talks about her song 'La Grande Fame'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at: https://kristabaroni.bandcamp.com/track/la-grande-fame

Links and other information related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/133788349807/for-tell-me-about-your-song-56-songwriter .

Francis Brennan on 'Thriftstore Courtsuit'

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Francis Brennan about his song 'Thriftstore Courtsuit'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at: https://onemanbandseattle.bandcamp.com/track/thriftstore-courtsuit

Links and other information related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/132863848821/for-episode-55-of-tell-me-about-your-song-i .

Bonus episode: Steven Jobe talks about hurdy-gurdies

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000

This bonus episode of Tell Me About Your Song features outtakes from my discussion with composer Steven Jobe, in which we talked about the hurdy-gurdy, an interesting instrument that Jobe often makes use of.

This episode features excerpts from Jobe's compositions 'Bacchanal', which can be seen online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-kKuefw2G4, and 'Heather Lane', which is online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3PTuJEZyZU. The final song is an impromptu performance by Pumpkintown accompanied by the Bosch Hurdy-Gurday; that performance is online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKoaw8CfZb0.

More information about Jobe's music can be found on his website at http://www.stevenjobe.com/. You can hear his discussion of his opera 'The Legend of the Fairy Melusine' at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/125748868295/for-tell-me-about-your-song-51-composer-steven.

Christine Lavin on 'The Song Of Lucy Gayheart'

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Christine Lavin about her song 'The Song Of Lucy Gayheart'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA6mdxq8JEQ .

Information and links related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/129064386563/for-tell-me-about-your-song-54-songwriter .

Hank Stone on 'Leaving Paumanok'

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Hank Stone about his song 'Leaving Paumanok'. Enjoy! You can also hear a home recording of the song at https://youtu.be/hl7Mmquc0I4

Links and information related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/128019208461/in-episode-53-of-tell-me-about-your-song-hank .

Lauren Hoffman/the Secret Storm on 'I Just Broke Up With A Guy Who Looks Kinda Like You'

Fri, 14 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of 'Tell Me About Your Song', Lauren Hoffman of the Secret Storm discusses her song 'I Just Broke Up With A Guy Who Looks Kinda Like You'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at: https://thesecretstorm.bandcamp.com/track/i-just-broke-up-with-a-guy-who-looks-kinda-like-you

Information and links related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/126659578356/for-tell-me-about-your-song-52-i-talked-to .

Steven Jobe on 'The Legend of the Fairy Melusine' act IV

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, composer Steven Jobe discusses the fourth act of his opera, 'The Legend of the Fairy Melusine'. Enjoy! A video of this part of the opera is online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onhIluRQgf8 .

Information and links related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/125748868295/for-tell-me-about-your-song-51-composer-steven .

Susan Cattaneo on 'Revival'

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Susan Cattaneo discusses her song 'Revival', which is from her album 'Haunted Heart'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://susancattaneo.bandcamp.com/album/haunted-heart .

Information and links related to this episode can be found online at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/123360605296/for-episode-50-of-tell-me-about-your-song-i .

Jon and Matt Hintz/The Rumskis on 'I'm Gone'

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 09:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Jon and Matt Hintz of the band the Rumskis about their song 'I'm Gone'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song on Spotify at https://play.spotify.com/track/2LpQ3t4kSt7dMODafds9iH

Information and links related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/122155462857/for-episode-49-of-tell-me-about-your-song-i .

Amy Virginia on 'I'll Sing You Songs When You Aren't Around'

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Amy Virginia about her song 'I'll Sing You Songs When You Aren't Around'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at: https://amyvirginiamusic.bandcamp.com/track/ill-sing-you-songs-when-you-arent-around

Information and links related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/121011479833/for-episode-48-of-tell-me-about-your-song-i .

Andy Stone on 'Talk About The Love'

Mon, 11 May 2015 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Andy Stone about his song 'Talk About The Love'. Enjoy!

Links and other information related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/118699127026/for-episode-47-of-tell-me-about-your-song-i .

Nerissa Nields on 'Dave Hayes the Weather Guy'

Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:33:38 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Nerissa Nields of the band the Nields about their song 'Dave Hayes the Weather Guy'. Enjoy! You can hear a live version of the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo6w2xM0GUQ

Links and other information related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/116340941377/for-episode-46-of-tell-me-about-your-song-i .

Marc Berger on 'The Last One'

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Marc Berger about his song 'The Last One'. Enjoy! You can hear Marc perform the song at CBGBs at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3C4u2vOslk , and you can hear Richie Havens's cover version from the 1982 Glastonbury Music Festival at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVYfNXubynQ

Links and information related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/114408997509/for-episode-45-of-tell-me-about-your-song-i .

A little news

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:21:39 +0000

Just a quick note to let y'all know:

I have a new album coming out in a few weeks! It's called 'Cabin Fever', and, on it, you'll find a handful of home recordings of various types, old and new. There's a Kickstarter to help fund it at http://kickstarter.jwgh.org/; it ends on April 3.
I also have a new podcast called Love YA Like Crazy, where me and my friend Carrie talk about different young adult books. We've been having a lot of fun recording these, and we hope you enjoy listening to them! More information is at http://loveyalikecrazy.com/, or you can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

Thanks for listening! My interview with Mark Berger will be posted on Monday.

Libby Koch on 'All That Love'

Mon, 09 Mar 2015 15:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Libby Koch about her song 'All That Love'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at http://libbykoch.com/track/588732/all-that-love?autostart=true .

Links and other information related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/113169152392/for-episode-44-of-tell-me-about-your-song-i . More information about the Tell Me About Your Song podcast can be found at http://tellmeaboutyoursong.com/ .

Adam Levy on 'Painting by Numbers'

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Adam Levy about his song 'Painting by Numbers', from his album 'The Heart Collector'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://adamlevy.bandcamp.com/track/painting-by-numbers

Links and other notes related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/111868064701/for-episode-43-of-tell-me-about-your-song-i , and additional information about the Tell Me About Your Song podcast as a whole can be found at http://tellmeaboutyoursong.com/ .

Teresa Storch on 'Come Clean'

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 16:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Teresa Storch about her song 'Come Clean'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at: https://soundcloud.com/teresa-storch/come-clean

Links and other notes for this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/110548401467/for-episode-42-of-tell-me-about-your-song , and additional information about the Tell Me About Your Song series can be found at http://tellmeaboutyoursong.com/ .

Bonus: Jacob Haller on Pete Seeger's 'Waist Deep in the Big Muddy'

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 02:43:43 +0000

The folks at the Commercial Suicide Songwriting podcast, online at http://commercialsuicidesongwritingpodcast.com/ , invited folks to record a segment for their show, so I sent in this brief discussion of Pete Seeger's 'Waist Deep in the Big Muddy'. It can be found in the most recent episode of that podcast (episode 44), but I thought I'd post it here too, as a bonus episode. I hope you enjoy it!

Marci Geller on 'Day Without The Kids'

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Marci Geller and I discuss her song 'Day Without The Kids'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at: http://marcigeller.com/track/351510/day-without-the-kids-featuring-james-maddock

Links and notes related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/109210695834/for-episode-41-of-tell-me-about-your-song-i .

Alex Mallett on 'Eyes Wide Open'

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 18:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Alex Mallett about his song 'Eyes Wide Open'. Enjoy! You can see Alex play a solo version of the song at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in3g38bWX4g

Links and other show notes related to this episode can be found online at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/107330257899/for-episode-40-of-tell-me-about-your-song-i .

Tom Dews on 'Time's Just A River'

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Tom Dews about his song 'Time's Just A River'. Enjoy! You can hear a live version of the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvjTBwhacQA .

Links and other notes related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/105874726915/episode-39-of-tell-me-about-your-song-features .

Ellen Bukstel on 'Who's The Pusher Now?'

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Ellen Bukstel about her song 'Who's The Pusher Now?'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song, and see its video, at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSw_vILNf6s

Links and other notes related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/104678126828/episode-38-of-tell-me-about-your-song-features .

Mike Laureanno on 'Let Go'

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:03:21 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Mike Larueanno about his song 'Let Go' from his album 'Pushing Back Wintertime'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://soundcloud.com/michael-laureanno/let-go

Links and other notes related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/103497956237/for-this-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song-i .

Amy Herrera on 'Photograph'

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 18:34:36 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Amy Herrera about her song 'Photograph'. Enjoy!

Links and other notes related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/101858553132/for-the-36th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Rudy Cheeks on 'Occupation: Drifter'

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:51:12 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Rudy Cheeks about his song 'Occupation: Drifter'. Enjoy! You can hear the song at: https://soundcloud.com/rudy-cheeks/occupation-drifter-1

Links and show notes for this episode are online at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/100320972662/for-the-35th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Sarah Gengel on 'Roses in June'

Sun, 05 Oct 2014 03:55:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Sarah Gengel about her song 'Roses in June'. Enjoy!

Links and other notes related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/99194641958/for-the-34th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Alec K. Redfearn on 'The Seven and Six'

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 03:55:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Alec K. Redfearn about his song 'The Seven and Six'. Enjoy! You can hear the song at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFcq-sXfN3k

Links and other notes for this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/98025378914/for-the-33rd-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Suzanne Cloud on 'Below the Beltway'

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Suzanne Cloud about her song 'Below the Beltway'. Enjoy!

Links and other notes related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/96793480533/for-the-32nd-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

'Tell Me About Your Song' anniversary update

Wed, 03 Sep 2014 21:00:00 +0000

A year in, your host Jacob Haller talks about some of his plans for the podcast.

One thing I mention is that I'll be reposting some past episodes on facebook, twitter, and tumblr. If you want to check out the first one of these, have a look at the podcast's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/tellmeaboutyoursong or on tumblr: http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/ or on my twitter page: @jwghaller

Geoff Griffin and Sonny Roelle/The Sentimental Favorites on 'Twenty Anymore'

Sun, 24 Aug 2014 03:55:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Geoff Griffin and Sonny Roelle of the band the Sentimental Favorites about Geoff's song 'Twenty Anymore'. Enjoy! You can hear the song at: https://thesentimentalfavorites.bandcamp.com/track/twenty-anymore

Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/95607597037/for-the-31st-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song , and you can hear the first part of the interview, in which we discussed Sonny's song 'The Phoenix', at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/94968335224/for-the-30th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Enjoy!

Sonny Roelle and Geoff Griffin/The Sentimental Favorites on 'The Phoenix'

Sun, 17 Aug 2014 03:55:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Sonny Roelle and Geoff Griffin of the band the Sentimental Favorites about Sonny's song 'The Phoenix'. Enjoy! You can hear the song at: http://thesentimentalfavorites.bandcamp.com/track/the-phoenix

Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/94968335224/for-the-30th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song , and you can listen to the second half of the episode, in which we discuss Geoff's song 'Twenty Anymore', at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/95607597037/for-the-31st-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Jess Moroney/The Nymphidels on 'No Turning Back'

Sun, 03 Aug 2014 03:55:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Jess Moroney of the band the Nymphidels about their song 'No Turning Back'. Enjoy! You can hear a live version of the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBw3tK84BAE or purchase it on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-turning-back/id701012751?i=701013650.

Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/93648572375/for-the-29th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Enjoy!

Cameron Sutphin on 'Dust to Dust'

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 03:55:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Cameron Sutphin about his song 'Dust to Dust'. You can hear a live version of the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_iLeUsyqxU. Enjoy!

Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/92298427243/for-the-28th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Enjoy!

Jan Luby on 'Night Window'

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 14:18:46 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Jan Luby about her song 'Night Window'. Enjoy!

The show notes for this episode are online at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/91151638502/for-the-27th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Bonus: Jacob Haller on Kickstarter

Sun, 29 Jun 2014 03:55:00 +0000

Here's an outtake from guest host Tracie Potochnik's interview with Jacob Haller, in which he talks about the Kickstarter campaigns he used to help fund the release of his last two albums.

Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/90217907007/heres-an-outtake-from-guest-host-tracie .

Enjoy!

Jacob Haller on 'Was The Moon Too Full?'

Sat, 21 Jun 2014 16:55:00 +0000

For this episode, guest host Tracie Potochnik talked to Jacob Haller about his song 'Was The Moon Too Full?', from his new album 'Time To Break Up The Band' You can hear the song at http://jacobhaller.bandcamp.com/track/was-the-moon-too-full .

The show notes for this episode are online at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/89519258019/for-the-26th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Enjoy!

Jacob Haller discusses the 'Tell Me About Your Song' podcast with Pete Avitable

Sun, 08 Jun 2014 03:55:00 +0000

For this bonus episode of 'Tell Me About Your Song', I'm including some extracts from Pete Avitable's interview where the discussion turned to 'Tell Me About Your Song' itself, my conception of the podcast, and some of the technical details of how it works.

Links and other information related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/88140482631/for-this-bonus-episode-of-tell-me-about-your .

Macedo on 'Your Skin'

Sun, 01 Jun 2014 03:55:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Michelle and Melissa Macedo about their song 'Your Skin', which you can listen to at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSAKx5-N3So . Enjoy!

Links to Macedo's web pages and other show notes can be seen at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/87457973269/for-the-25th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Pete Avitable on 'Long Story'

Sun, 18 May 2014 03:55:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Pete Avitable about his song 'Long Story'. You can hear a live version of the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAoyajvp480 .

Links and other information for this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/86073196370/for-the-24th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Nicole Sutka on 'Almost'

Sun, 04 May 2014 03:55:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Nicole Sutka about her song 'Almost'. Enjoy! You can hear another version of the song at https://soundcloud.com/nicole-sutka/13-almost .

The show notes for this episode are online at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/84683528307/for-the-23rd-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Greg Burgess on 'Leave The Drinkin' Alone'

Sun, 20 Apr 2014 03:55:00 +0000

In this episode, I talked to Greg Burgess (of the band The Throttles) about their song 'Leave The Drinkin' Alone', which you can get on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/leave-that-drinkin-alone/id412513261?i=412513308

The show notes, including links to the Throttles facebook page and other information, are online at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/83268724256/for-the-22nd-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Enjoy!

Beki Brindle on 'Young Woman's Blues'

Sun, 06 Apr 2014 03:55:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Beki Brindle about her song 'Young Woman's Blues', which you can hear at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBpgi_0He0o. Enjoy!

See the show notes for this episode at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/81846744590/for-the-21st-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Pavel Rivera (Twintapes) discusses 'Fast Forward'

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 03:55:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Twintapes frontman Pavel Rivera about his song 'Fast Forward', which you can also hear at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMignh1Q_EA. Enjoy!

Links and other information related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/80429937759/for-the-20th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Michelle Cruz on 'In The Presence Of Her Man'

Sun, 09 Mar 2014 04:55:00 +0000

For the 19th episode of 'Tell Me About Your Song', I talked to songwriter Michelle Cruz about her song 'In The Presence Of Her Man', which you can hear here: http://www.reverbnation.com/michellecruzmusic/song/20269757-in-the-presence-of-her-man

Links and other information for this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/79023570090/for-the-19th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Haunt the House on 'Eden'

Sun, 23 Feb 2014 04:55:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Will of Haunt the House about his song 'Eden'. Enjoy!

Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/77554995435/for-the-18th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

You can hear the song 'Eden' at http://hauntthehouse.bandcamp.com/track/eden

Erin McKeown on 'The Jailer'

Sun, 09 Feb 2014 05:39:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Erin McKeown about her song 'Jailer' from her album 'Manifestra'. You can hear the song at https://soundcloud.com/erinmckeown/the-jailer .

Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/76081624147/for-the-17th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Enjoy!

Pete Seeger tribute special

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:04:00 +0000

For this special episode, I called up some past guests: G.W. Mercure, Daniel Ouellette, Joe Auger, and rob Hinkal of ilyAIMY, plus my father, Richard Haller, to talk about the late (and already much missed) Pete Seeger. If you use Spotify, you can hear many of the songs we discussed in this playlist: http://open.spotify.com/user/jwgh/playlist/0sdOou47sHkAeWVS6g2Uxt

Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/75790100796/for-this-special-episode-i-called-up-some-past .

Chris Monti on 'The Eleven'

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 04:17:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Chris Monti about his song 'The Eleven', which can be found on his album 'Home'. You can hear the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_SiDE7bvKY . Enjoy!

Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/74589590157/for-the-15th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Tammy Laforest on 'Beauty'

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 02:35:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Tammy Laforest about her song 'Beauty'. You can hear a live version of the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOBOs1V_mpk . Enjoy!

Show notes and links for this episode are online at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/73192489647/for-the-14th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Becky Chace on 'Jack-of-All-Trades'

Sun, 29 Dec 2013 06:11:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Becky Chace about her song 'Jack-of-All-Trades' from her album 'Rise and Fall'. You can hear the song at http://beckychace.com/track/506906/jack-of-all-trades?trackship_id=110916 .

For more information about Becky and the things we discussed, see the show notes at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/71495068731/for-the-13th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

Steve Allain discusses 'If Only (I Had Known)'

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 17:04:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Steve Allain about his song 'If Only (I Had Known)', which you can hear at http://www.steveallain.com/track/125675/if-only-i-had-known?feature_id=43801&trackship_id=348214 . Enjoy!

You can see the show notes for this episode at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/69508844678/for-the-12th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .

ilyAIMY discusses 'Oracle'

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 13:26:00 +0000

In this episode, I talked to Heather Lloyd, rob Hinkal, and Kristen Jones of the band ilyAIMY about their song 'Oracle'. This interview was conducted very quickly, and we had to make sure to get in as much as possible in the time we had. The result is a short episode with a lot of information in it, which I hope you enjoy!

You can hear a live version of the song at https://soundcloud.com/heatherlloyd/oracle-live-ilyaimy .

For more information, see the show notes at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/68266790867/for-the-eleventh-episode-of-tell-me-about-your .

Timothy Alexander discusses 'Addicted'

Sun, 24 Nov 2013 14:18:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Timothy Alexander about his song 'Addicted', which you can hear at http://www.reverbnation.com/timothyalexander/song/8451515-addicted .

We discussed some of the personal events that led to the writing of the song, as well as more technical aspects of its construction. Enjoy!

The show notes for this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/67954390041/for-the-tenth-episode-of-tell-me-about-your .

Shelley Segal discusses 'Gratitude'

Sun, 17 Nov 2013 05:50:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Shelley Segal about her song 'Gratitude' from her album 'An Atheist Album.' Shelley and I did a show together last September, and I found her to be a great and affecting performer. We did this interview via Skype while she was in a busy Internet cafe in Los Angeles, so there's a certain amount of background noise; however, I think we had a good discussion, and I hope you all enjoy it!

You can hear the song at http://shelleysegal.bandcamp.com/track/gratitude , and more information can be found in this episode's show notes at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/67231207722/for-the-ninth-episode-of-tell-me-about-your .

Jenny White discusses 'Most of All'

Sun, 03 Nov 2013 05:40:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Jenny White about her song 'Most of All', how she came to write it for her friends' wedding, and other related topics. You can hear her sing the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eimwXsZXJwM . Share and enjoy!

You can see the show notes at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/65864302270/for-the-seventh-episode-of-tell-me-about-your .

Joe Auger discusses 'Coma 2'

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 05:26:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to songwriter Joe Auger about his song 'coma 2'. We got into some pretty deep analysis; I hope you enjoy it!

You can read the show notes at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/65206283521/for-the-sixth-episode-of-tell-me-about-your .

Special episode w/Mary Bee, Heather Rose, and Jacob Haller

Sun, 20 Oct 2013 04:30:00 +0000

Heather Rose, Mary Bee, and I took questions from a studio audience about our songs in this VERY SPECIAL edition of 'Tell Me About Your Song'. This one runs long! I'll be back to the normal format for these episodes next week, but I thought this was a fun experiment, and I hope you like it too!

You can hear some of the songs we played and discussed at:

Mary Bee/Blueprints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV5Xzmts2_g

Heather Rose/Bingo Bingo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4ptohO4yGM

Heather Rose/My City, My Skyline: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QleH3bjXjHk

Jacob Haller - Just You: http://jacobhaller.bandcamp.com/track/just-you

Jacob Haller - Watching Killer Robots Eat Your Head: http://jacobhaller.bandcamp.com/track/watching-killer-robots-eat-your-head

For more information, see the show notes at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/64545505990/the-fifth-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song-is .

Daniel Ouellette discusses 'There Is A Wolf In California'

Sun, 13 Oct 2013 14:25:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Daniel Ouellette about his song 'There Is A Wolf In California' from his album 'The Enchantment (Songs to Sing Whilst You Sharpen Your Pencil!)'. You can listen to the song at http://danielouelletteandtheshobijin.bandcamp.com/track/there-is-a-wolf-in-california .

You can see the show notes at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/63919056695/for-the-fourth-episode-of-tell-me-about-your .

Allysen Callery discusses 'In the Ring'

Fri, 27 Sep 2013 04:33:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to songwriter Allysen Callery about her song 'In the Ring', which can be found on her album 'Mumblin' Sue' and which you can listen to at http://allysencallery.bandcamp.com/track/in-the-ring .

Show notes for this episode are at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/62395396279/for-the-third-episode-of-tell-me-about-your .

G.W. Mercure discusses 'The Ashes (Block Island Ferry)'

Sun, 15 Sep 2013 04:03:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to songwriter G.W. Mercure about his song 'The Ashes (Block Island Ferry)'. You can hear a studio version of the song at http://gwmercure.bandcamp.com/track/the-ashes-block-island-ferry .

Show notes and links related to our discussion can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/61272947203/for-the-second-episode-of-tell-me-about-your .

Tracie Potochnik on 'Cecilia and the Saints'

Sun, 01 Sep 2013 04:14:00 +0000

In this episode, I talk to songwriter Tracie Potochnik about her song 'Cecilia and the Saints', which you can hear at http://traciepotochnik.bandcamp.com/track/cecilia-and-the-saints .

Show notes and links related to this episode are online at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/59938910245/for-the-first-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song .