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Giving a voice to unsung musical talent. Join musicians and music lovers Ashley Scrace Wendel and Chris Weinhardt as they discover the lessons, inspirations and tips behind great musicianship. Plus, you‘ll hear some of the latest music reviews, of music both famed and not, plus you‘ll have a few laughs along the way down various deep rabbit holes (which, quite frankly, don‘t always relate to music).

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The final BPM Pod from 2022-10-31T11:35:48

Here it is. We talk about music we love, seeing Porcupine Tree live, and give thanks to all our previous guests.

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New music, Fact or Fiction, Phileas interview from 2022-10-27T16:50:47

Huge edition of BPM Pod, packed with the music we've loved recently. Plus, Chris tests his rock knowledge in this edition of Fact or Fiction, and the poetic Leonard Cohen-esque singer-songwriter...

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Does a city shape a sound? from 2022-10-21T10:01:51

A bonus musing edition where Ashley asks the question: can you hear a city in a song? Let us know on Facebook or Instagram.

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Interview: Phileas from 2022-10-12T15:19

Phileas swings by the podcast to talk musical influences, writing songs from an introspective and personal perspective, and the upcoming album due in October. Check out Phileas on YouTube: Listen

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Music we love, Weinhardt’s new song ’Prism’, and Chris’s gear clearout from 2022-09-28T15:16

A bunch of stuff on the podcast this time, including music we've been listening to (Porcupine Tree, The Staves, Heavy Heavy, Nekrogoblikon, Wintersun, Tame Impala), a game of Overrated vs. Under...

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Interview: Hollow Frames from 2022-09-13T17:21

Fyordor from the electronic rock project Hollow Frames swings by the podcast to talk about his latest releases, Ain't No Grave, and The Management Of Forest Affairs. Along the way, we mention Sk...

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Bonus quickie: Heavy Heavy’s new single ’Too High To Cry’ from 2022-09-06T13:15:55

It's Ashley's 33rd birthday. On his playlist are the HEAVY HEAVY gang, with their new single. It's so awesome even Ella likes it (stay tuned at the end). 

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Interview: Mischka (Michaela Tomanikova) from 2022-09-01T08:10

Pianist and singer-songwriter MISCHKA TOMANÍKOVÁ stops by BPM Pod to talk about her songwriting process, the importance of classical musi...

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The forgotten episode: Sounding like The Black Keys, tape delay nerdiness, and music we love from 2022-08-22T16:19:27

Join Ashley and Chris on this short, sharp, sweltering episode as they chat about the music they've loved recently. Plus, Chris succeeds in his mission of replicating the sound of Kurt Cobain's gui...

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Interview: Inspectre from 2022-08-18T15:44:17

An hour-long, mostly uncut, wide-ranging interview with Chris and Shaun from the Berlin-based rock outfit, Inspectre. 

In the podcast, the gang talk about musical beginnings, British humo...

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DIIV live in Malmö review from 2022-08-14T22:34:19

Quick bonus edition with Ashley sharing his thoughts on DIIV.

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Music we love, DIIV live review, and analogue vs. digital sounds contest from 2022-07-21T10:34

Ashley and Chris talk about new music they love, upcoming guests on the podcast, and Chris chats about his recent gigging experiences.

Plus, there's a challenge to see if you (and Ashley)...

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Music recommendations: Father Moon, Tara C Taylor, Sea Colour, Skovron, D $ahin, and Jerry Joseph from 2022-07-09T06:01

On this solo edition of BPM Pod, Ashley shares some of the music he's loved recently, and some artists to watch out for, including:

  • Father Moon
  • Tara C Taylor
  • Sea Co...

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How to make a jingle, from writing to recording (with added linseed) from 2022-07-02T06:30

Solo Chris episode this time where he breaks down all of thought, energy, and confusion that goes into creating a jingle - a few seconds of audio takes a tonne of time, indeed. 

 

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Vanda Essay, Dreamtheater and Drive-By Truckers gig reviews, plus musings on the pro vs. amateur musician labels from 2022-06-22T14:27:20

The boys catch up on a bunch of varied musical topics on this episode, including:

  • Dreamtheater live in Berlin review
  • Reflecting on Devin Townsend, and aiming to get him on t...

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Interview: Annalisa Lombardo from 2022-06-09T21:47:14

US-Italian singer, songwriter, voice artist, and vocal coach Annalisa Lombardo swings by the podcast to talk all things American politics, songwriting process, and musical ambitions. 

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Interview: Emma Elisabeth takes us to ’Some Kind of Paradise’ from 2022-06-03T14:13:56

For the longest time we've wanted to interview this sublime Swedish singer-songwriter. And now, we're pleased to welcome Emma Elisabeth along to the podcast. 

Emma talks about her latest ...

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Welcome to Season 2 from 2022-05-22T14:38:03

There's a lot more to come from BPM Pod, albeit in its own time. Here's a quick word on what's going on behind the scenes. 

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Let’s take a trip with the Vintage Time Machine (plus new music reviews) from 2022-05-05T07:09:50

On this episode, the boys dedicate half the runtime to the Behringer Vintage Time Machine - a guitar pedal they adore, despite it being a copy of my a more expensive Electro Harmonix one. Chris ...

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Vanda Essay, Shadow of the Colossus&DOOM soundtracks, and a drum mixing education from 2022-04-08T12:33:25

Packed episode with the guys this time, touching on a bunch of stuff in quick succession.

What we've been listening to

  • The delightful Tonight from Vanda Essay gets a spin and ...

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Interview: Ben Osborn on upcoming EP ’The Studies’ from 2022-03-24T10:57:30

Ben talks about learning a new recording process during the pandemic, on the influences of David Byrne and how underrated Byrne is as a lyricist, and how honoured Ben is to work with the wonderf...

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Ukrainian music special, Chris updates us on Weinhardt, plus music news from 2022-03-14T22:17:59

A bunch of stuff on this packed episode with the guys. Yes, while this is a music podcast, none of us can avoid what's going on in the world at the moment, so Ashley and Chris spend a bit of tim...

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BPM Pod extra: Line 6 HX Stomp XL demo from 2022-03-14T21:55:05

In this bonus edition of BPM Pod, Chris reviews, comments on the use of, and demos the Line 6 HX Stomp XL - a multi-effects guitar pedal, which is the smaller version of the Line 6 Helix unit. Listen

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Lisa Akuah ’Outgrowing Nymph’ review + music we love right now from 2022-02-17T11:57:20

On this edition, Ashley takes the reins for a solo podcast, reviewing the sublime debut album from Lisa Akuah titled 'Outgrowing Nymph' (out 25 February wherever you find good music).

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BPM Pod Extra: Three great new songs - Sharon Van Etten, Caroline Polachek, Lisa Akuah from 2022-02-15T12:06:30

Quite shoutout to three incredible artists, two rather well known, and one who certainly should be more well known. 

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Special host Moves Johnson swings by, plus Mabloni music review and guitar tone talk from 2022-02-04T12:33:41

Big thanks to Moves Johnson for stopping by the podcast this week to tell us about his upcoming musical projects, one of which involves his grandfather and an orchestra to boot. 

Plus, th...

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What gear do you really need as a musician? Plus new music + Tara C Taylor review from 2022-01-29T10:30:10

On this episode, the guys talk at length about what musical gear and equipment you really need if you're starting out on your musical journey, from pedals, to cables, to the instrument itself. D...

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BPM Pod Awards - end of year special from 2021-12-26T21:35:23

It's time for the BPM Pod End of 2021 Special! This means it is time for the BPM Pod Awards (categories and winners tagged below). Plus, we review Chris's year on Spotify (spoiler: he likes 21 P...

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New music review special + our biggest musical mistakes from 2021-12-01T21:43:09

A review-packed episode this time, featuring music from a bunch of different artists including Cate Le Bon, Marissa Nadler, Big Thief, Cradle of Filth, Bodom After Midnight, Childish Gambino, In...

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Halloween special! Kris Sinister interview, ghost stories, plus the creepiest songs ever from 2021-10-31T08:00

It's time to get SPOOOOOOOOOKY. Joining this episode is a special co-host: the wonderfully talented, supremely knowledgable Kris Sinister. Kris talks about what music he's making these days, how...

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BONUS - Review of The War On Drugs new album ‘I Don‘t Live Here Anymore‘ from 2021-10-29T05:07

On this bonus edition of BPM Pod, Ashley takes an in-depth track-by-track look at the sublime new album from podcast favourites The War On Drugs, with their hotly-anticipated new album 'I Don't ...

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Sea Colour interview, Fact or Fiction, new music from Ada Lea, Ashley Shadow, and What‘s That Riff?! from 2021-10-21T13:28:17

Another packed episode with Weinhardt and Wendel. They interview singer-songwriter and all-round thoughtful guy, Jonathan (a.k.a. Sea Colour) about his new music. 

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Lisa Akuah interview, K-POP, new music, Life Is Strange discussion, and... ULAAAAH! from 2021-09-24T13:45:59

Loads of stuff on this episode including a bunch of new music, a discussion about the Life Is Strange soundtrack, plus a stunning interview with the wonderful Lisa Akuah.

New music to che...

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Quickie: the new single from The War On Drugs is superb from 2021-09-16T22:25:53

That's it. A very speedy plug of this super single, from the upcoming album I Don't Live Here Anymore, released 29 October. 

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Wrestling and music, Lisa Akuah reviewed, Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster, and What‘s That Riff?! from 2021-09-11T19:44:11

Another packed episode with Weinhardt and Wendel. On this episode, the guys review Lisa Akuah's 'Dancing Trees', they talk about music they've been listening to including Tacoma Bridge Disaster,...

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Chris starts his solo career! Building a rig w/ Chance Bair (Heavy Heavy) from 2021-08-17T20:05:14

On the episode this week Chris talks all about that bass with the Father of Frequency, the Duke of Drone, the Lord of Low End, Chance Bair of Heavy Heavy (check them out here: Listen

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Natasha Jaffe, Molly's Peck, Heavy Heavy + music we love and 8 Bit Wonderland w/ Dishonoured soundtrack from 2021-07-05T13:28:57

Packed episode with Weinhardt and Wendel, discussing all things music including:

 - New music from Molly's Peck 

 - New music from Heavy Heavy

 - What we've been listening t...

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Little Fucking Munchkin Men! There's a Light interview + reviews of Spiritbox, Manchester Orchestra, 4 Oceans from 2021-06-20T08:00

On this episode of the podcast Weinhardt and Wendel dig into some of the music they've been listening to including stuff from Spiritbox, Manchester Orchestra and DIIV. Plus the band 4 Oceans are...

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Ep.60 - Olivier Giry, plus music from Nrec, Tess Daniel, Akira Yamaoka from 2021-05-23T07:05

Join Ashley and Chris as they talk new music, old gems and chat with some of the coolest unsung talent out there today.

On the episode today Ashley and Chris review new music from Nrec, A...

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Ep.59 - Reviews from the BPM Pod playlist (Little Quaint Senorita, Hubert Junghaim, D.$ahin), Fact or Fiction and Little Fucking Munchkin Men Running Around from 2021-05-09T08:00

On this edition of BPM Pod, we're guest-free! Instead we talk about a lot of different topics from microphone placement in a room, to the song 'Little Fucking Munchkin Men' (thanks to Curtis Cro...

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Ep.58 - Documenting every Ibanez guitar with Ibby Register; plus review of Birgit Jones 'Cheers to my Haters' from 2021-04-25T06:49

Ashley and Chris catch up with Michal from the Ibby Register project - a mission to document every Iba...

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Ep.57 - Chance Bair of Heavy Heavy, Fact or Fiction pt.2, music recommendations and Desert Island Playlist from 2021-04-10T23:23:51

On this edition of BPM Pod, we catch up with Chance Bair, bassist and lead singer of the excellent Berlin grunge-metal-rock trio Heavy Heavy. We talk about the latest upcoming release from the b...

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Ep.56 - Moves Johnson, reviews and our thoughts on double albums (a.k.a. The Wall sucks) from 2021-03-28T09:52

An old friend of the podcast, Move Johnson, comes back to tell us more about his latest works including a folk-rock release and a bunch of orchestral pieces he is working on based on the stories...

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Ep.55 - A new era begins... with Chris Weinhardt! (+ Foo Fighters review) from 2021-03-14T06:09

It's been a while since we last uploaded an episode. But today we hail in a new era - the era of TWO hosts on BPM Pod. 

Please welcome: Chris Weinhardt!

Chris and I will be jointly...

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Ep.54 - Kris Sinister + BPM Pod 2020 Awards from 2021-01-01T16:08:48

A big bumper edition of BPM Pod to close out 2020. We talk to multi-instrumentalist Kris Sinister about his work across a range of bands, why The Beatles might be the best band ever, and how imp...

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Ep.53 - Kara Johnstad of the School of Voice Berlin from 2020-12-09T15:03:09

On the podcast we regularly hear from upcoming artists. Don't get me wrong: there are some interesting, compelling stories there. I love them all.

But what we don't hear all that often ab...

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Ep.52 - Birgit Jones from 2020-11-14T16:09:31

So when you're podcasting there are a few things you hope for:

  1. Decent recording quality (meh, sometimes this happens)
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Ep.51 - King Buffalo from 2020-11-08T17:33:22

On this episode I am delighted to talk to Sean McVey of the mighty stoner-psych-heavy-blue-rock-jam band King Buffalo. Sean joined me from his home in Roche...

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Ep.49 - FragFrank (reupload) from 2020-10-26T20:00:38

Reupload due to previous issue with the podcast.

So I usually like to script my own intros here, but today I cannot do this better than the band have themselves. So here goes:

Stra...

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Ep.50 - A quick announcement on the fate of bpmpod.com from 2020-10-26T11:17:28

Quick update on bpmpod.com which is no more.

Why?

A combination of cost, time, return on investment, energy levels and anxiety. Listen to the podcast for mroe information. 

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Ep.49 - FragFrank from 2020-10-25T16:39:45

So I usually like to script my own intros here, but today I cannot do this better than the band have themselves. So here goes:

Straightforward blues punk.

Not mainstream, German ly...

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Ep.48 - Tarzan Grip (Dom Jones) from 2020-10-07T16:36:11

Tarzan Grip: pretty original band name there. Not one I would have thought of quickly. What's behind the name though? Is the music something that Tarzan would like? Perhaps the band memb...

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Ep.47 - Rookling (Jem Bosatta) from 2020-09-25T10:20:24

Usually I've got a good description of the people on the podcast. I can scribble something witty, poetic, elegant and the guest (typically) won't do a better job.

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Ep.46 - Hans Annellsson from 2020-09-01T20:58:25

Hans and I first met back in 2014, in Malmö in Sweden. I was nervous ahead of an acoustic gig at a club I had never played - a gig attended by a bunch of my colleagues who did not even know I sa...

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Episode 45 - Reviews of Molly's Peck, Birgit Jones, Nader Rahy and Phoebe Bridgers from 2020-08-14T17:52:29

While I spend a little more time editing the upcoming episode with Hans Annellsson, here's a quick mention of some of the newest music out there currently from some people you might not ...

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Ep.44 - Alex Spencer interview + Haim and My Morning Jacket reviewed from 2020-07-19T15:48:24

Balancing music at any time in life is tough, let alone with a family, job and (currently) a pandemic to keep in mind. Yet somehow, superheroic singer-songwriter Ale...

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Episode 43: Chris Weinhardt (pt. 3 and 4) from 2020-07-13T15:33:26

And so the time has come - we are into the final two parts of the Chris Weinhardt marathon. (Except it has four parts, not 26 miles of audio, so that doesn't really ...

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Episode 42: Chris Weinhardt pt.2 from 2020-06-13T15:33:12

A while back, before the whole coronavirus thing, I went drinking with long-time podcast regular, Chris Weinhardt. As expected, we talked for quite a while about a long list of random topics. Listen

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The Pulse reviews: Jason Isbell, Haim, Perfume Genius, Fiona Apple from 2020-05-27T14:39:32

Hello and welcome to this episode of BPM Pod, the podcast where we get behind people's music.

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Episode 40: Weinhardt catch up (part 1) from 2020-05-23T11:42:23

It was way back in episode two - the first 'proper' episode' - where I met Chris Weinhardt, somewhere distant and dark...

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Reviews: King Buffalo, Heavy Heavy, Gyoza from 2020-05-12T17:56:01

Inspired by the excellent YouTube movie review channel YMS (thanks for all your great work, Adam) I've decided to transform the regular 'The Pulse' feature into a kind of quickie review segment....

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Episode 38 - My top 10 Jason Isbell songs from 2020-05-04T11:15:39

"Have you heard Jason Isbell?" said my record producer, Thomas. I sheepishly said no, trying to hide how I may just have missed someone I should know about. He could...

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Episode 37 - My top 10 favourite Queen songs from 2020-04-24T15:35:51

Everyone and anyone who knows me - or even if you only listen to this podcast - knows I am a massive Queen fan. From watching their music videos over and over on VHS...

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Episode 36 - Top 10 Jackson Browne songs from 2020-03-29T14:25:44

Jackson Browne is, without question, my favourite musical artist of all time. Perhaps someone else will come along one day and take the crown, but I don't see it hap...

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Interview: Orange Utan from 2020-03-19T21:36:18

Go on, say Orange Utan. Oran-gee Uu-tarn. Orang-Utan. Orrrr-angje Uo-tan. Like many of the great mysteries of the world, we may never, ever know how to properly say ...

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Interview: Lucas Castillo from 2020-03-03T18:15:48

Nights out, singalongs, soulful chats, and a damn lot of fun - Lucas Castillo and I have had a pretty decent run through it all. And, finally, he made his way around...

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Interview: Tidal Wave from 2020-02-14T18:24:42

The problem with Limp Bizkit is that they're misunderstood. Are they cool? No. Do they make good music? Meh, not really. Are they relevant? Good lord no.

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Interview: Forest Island + Warren Zevon top 10 from 2020-02-05T15:18:37

'So how do you best describe your music?' That's a pretty tough question for any musical artist but, for Forest Island, it gets pretty complicated. They combine effects, guitar, cello, and vocal...

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Interview: David Adams from The Acoustic Guitar Project from 2020-01-22T22:31:03

One guitar. One week. One song. It's a pretty simple concept, but it's the creative simplicity of The Acoustic Guitar ...

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Episode 30 - Catch up and review on 2019 from 2019-12-11T13:10:44

And so, we end 2019. We've had 30 episodes of BPM Pod to date, each one of them telling their own unique story, but it has to come to a close for 2019.

In 2020, we've got loads of new con...

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Interview: Ella Fuchs (Ella&Nik) from 2019-11-13T21:24:29

Softly spoken, sensitive, and soulful - that's not only the way to describe Ella Fuchs as a guest, but also her music too.

Originally from Berlin, Germany, Ella still strolls the streets,...

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Interview: Grizzly Bird from 2019-11-03T12:12:28

'Grizzly Bird? You sure it's not Grizzly Bear?' That was my initial thought when Hans got in touch to talk about his musical adventure with the band. I mentioned it to him off-air.

"Well ...

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Interview: Heavy Heavy from 2019-10-20T15:46:36

Heavy heavy - has there been a better band name on the podcast? It's clear, short, memorable, and a bit of a laugh. "We were thinking of a name, and our music is hea...

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Relatiiv interview + BPM Pod album release from 2019-09-22T23:44:13

One year. Doesn’t seem possible, right? But that is how long BPM Pod has been running – just me, my guests, and this crappy 300-euro Packard Bell laptop pumping out episodes...

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Lauren Piper (Vowels) interview + song battles discussion from 2019-08-26T15:52:37

Way back when, I critiqued music (I still do, I guess). I cannot recall the name of this one band I gave a negative review of, but I remember what I said: 'This is so depressing that I slit my w...

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Ohad Leev Roage from 2019-08-13T15:19:33

Another week, another podcast. This time, we take a diverse musical journey from Jerusalem to Berlin, with singer-songwriter and guitarist, Ohad.

Also, a bunch of tracks that I have falle...

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Playthrough: 'Mythos' by Vizard from 2019-07-31T16:48:49

We have a full playthrough of the new EP 'Mythos' from the electronic music duo, Vizard. Also, we review 'Let's Rock' from The Black Keys.

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Adam Sandahl interview + Emma Elisabeth 'Pilot' track of the week from 2019-07-14T22:06:02

We talk to Adam Sandahl about his musical journey from Sweden to Berlin, and we look at the track of the week from Emma Elisabeth.

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Richard Hawley 'Further' review + Funkhaus visit from 2019-06-27T23:00

We take a trip to Berlin's famous Funkhaus studio, where Ashley plays his part on a studio song from Moves Johnson. There's also a look at Richard Hawley's new album, 'Further'.

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Review: 'Western Stars' by Bruce Springsteen from 2019-06-27T22:05

BRUUUUUUUUUUUUCE! Potential album of the year. That is all. Hear why.

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Tara C. Taylor interview from 2019-06-14T08:20:53

Sassy, cool, determined - Tara C. Taylor brings acoustic with attitude to BPM Pod. We talk about her beginnings, her inspirations, and exchange rockstar stories.

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Blake Farha + special BPM Pod announcement from 2019-05-27T23:57

We catch up with poet, songwriter, and comedian Blake Farha on confessional songwriting, defeating depression, and making the most of musical opportunity. Plus, a special announcement from BPM P...

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Ben Osborn + Tom Petty retrospective review from 2019-05-13T22:36:17

With a vast musical knowledge, a love for Leonard Cohen, and enough beautiful poetry to make your eyes water, Ben Osborn really is a talent to watch out for.

Coming just as he releases hi...

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Luc Andre (Un Ane Gonflable) + album reviews from Bibio and Adrian Tonceanu from 2019-04-28T21:41:21

 We speak with Luc Andre from the funky pop band Un Ane Gonflable, and we review two new releases from Bibio and Adrian Tonceanu

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Vizard (+ Phospherescent album review) from 2019-04-04T00:04

The gentle, kind, but always-up-for-a-party Basti (from Vizard) swings by for an electronic dose of goodness.

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Moves Johnson (+ three song set) from 2019-03-27T22:14:54

Moves Johnson drops by BPM Pod to talk about his journey to Berlin, from busking on the streets of Toronto, to working security, to finally making it on the Berlin music scene. Includes a short ...

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Maria Mørk interview + Jim James live review from 2019-03-13T22:57

Darkness and light. Good and bad. Pain and joy. It is all about balance with Maria Mørk, and it certainly shows in her touching, soulful songwriting. Maria talks about her journey to Berlin, the st...

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Ep.12 - Promis from 2019-02-27T22:45

From cabaret, to pop, to dance, to piano bar music, Promis captures it all. Not bound by musical genre, Promis explores all aspects of music to bring his reflective, confessional lyrics to audie...

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Ep.11 - SCARS from 2019-02-14T09:01:22

SCARS aren't your typical thrash metal band. Starting out in the depths of Chile, SCARS amassed a band from a mix of cultures, influences and styles to create angry, hard metal music that still ...

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Ep.10 - Iadora Johnson from 2019-01-28T07:00

Blues lover Iadora Johnson talks to BPM about gear, childhood musical duels, and a whole lotta' love for Led Zeppelin.

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Ep.9: REVIEW - 'Bohemian Rhapsody' from 2019-01-14T16:31:39

As the Queen biopic stuns the Golden Globes, Ashley gives his critique of the movie.

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Ep.8: REVIEW - 'Springsteen on Broadway' from 2019-01-14T16:29:59

A quick review of 'Springsteen on Broadway', available on Netflix and DVD.

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Ep.7: Lisa Akuah + Mikrowelt album review from 2019-01-09T22:25

The delightful Lisa Akuah sits down with me over a long, relaxed interview to discuss the important of vulnerability, honesty and sincerity in songwriting. You're also treated to the first album...

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BPM Pod ep.6 - Zeug from 2018-12-26T23:00

This week we head into a dark headspace, as we let Vlad tell us the story of Zeug - a post-rock, noise-rock, industrial-rock blend that's surprisingly melodic and relaxing amidst the noise.

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BPM Pod ep.5 - Molly's Peck from 2018-12-12T23:00

'You know, the guitar kinda sounds like John Mayer.'

And immediately upon recounting my wife's praise, Gui, Julia and I were friends. I mean it's a pretty good thing to hear.

Invit...

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BPM Pod ep.4 - Otari from 2018-11-28T22:00

Dreamy soundscapes and ambient trance - Otari can create a mood in and instant with their chilled, melodic dance vibes. From events to bedroom gigs, this duo are just starting out in the music i...

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BPM Pod ep.3 - Manono from 2018-11-08T21:09:53

Funk, soul, rock, pop - it's all in the mix with the stunningly talented Manono band, a four-piece gang based out of Berlin. We talk recording, gigging, travelling and just what the hell the nam...

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BPM Pod ep.2 - Chris Weinhardt from 2018-11-06T10:24:53

In this first proper episode of BPM Pod, we talk to multi-instrumentalist, teacher, music producer, session musician, and all-round nice guy, Chris Weinhardt. Chris tells us about his life on th...

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BPM Pod ep.1 - Introduction episode from 2018-11-06T09:51:24

Your host Ashley Scrace Wendel introduces BPM Pod with a quick explanation about what's going on, and what you can expect from the podcast in the future.

For more information and to keep...

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