Tag: Pop
Seth Glier Listens Back to Birds (Ep. 298)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Seth Glier who joins us from his home in Western Massachusetts with dad snacks. He revisits his 2017 album Birds, shares the unique genesis of these songs and talks about creating musical space to grieve and crafting cinematic sounds…
The Twins of Franklin Listen Back to Low (Ep. 285)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk/pop duo The Twins of Franklin and revisit their 2020 debut album Low. They talk about singing and fighting like sisters, writing sad songs and their grand ambitions to write a musical. And, Laura Lou demonstrates a perfect pour of Guinness so hope you’ll…
Deb Talan Listens Back to A Bird Flies Out (Ep. 252)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter Deb Talan. We travel back to before she was in The Weepies and revisit her 2003 album A Bird Flies Out. We talk about her time living in Boston, doing vocal gymnastics and how her creativity comes out differently in songs and…
Imogen Clark Listens Back to The Making of Me (Ep. 247)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Australian-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Imogen Clark about her 2020 EP The Making of Me, working with members of Tom Petty’s and Elvis Costello’s bands, channeling eagle energy and embodying the power of pantsuits. FEATURED SONGS GALLERY SHOW NOTES WATCH EPISODE
Bruce Cockburn Listens Back to World of Wonders (Ep. 245)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Canadian songwriting legend and activist Bruce Cockburn about his 1986 album World of Wonders. He reflects back on the weirdness of playing in East Berlin during the Cold War, incorporating new wave sounds into his music, and how touring with a band felt a…
Barbra Lica Listens Back to Imposter Syndrome (Ep. 239)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter/producer Barbra Lica about her 2022 album Imposter Syndrome, her love of spreadsheets and some very unique photo shoots. FEATURED SONGS GALLERY SHOW NOTES WATCH EPISODE
Spencer LaJoye Listens Back to Shadow Puppets (Ep. 238)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with indie/folk songwriter Spencer LaJoye about their 2024 album Shadow Puppets, the influence of Phil Collins, and how we keep ourselves from getting too crusty in the middle of a Midwest winter. FEATURED SONGS SHOW NOTES WATCH EPISODE
Turn Turn Turn Listen Back to New Rays From an Old Sun (Ep. 232)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Americana trio Turn Turn Turn about their 2023 album New Rays From an Old Sun, their 60s and 70s musical influences, and their unique approach to dressing for gigs. FEATURED SONGS GALLERY SHOW NOTES WATCH EPISODE
Flamy Grant Revisits Bible Belt Baby (Ep. 228)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Billboard-charting singer/songwriter Flamy Grant about her 2022 album Bible Belt Baby, becoming the first drag queen to top the Christian music charts, and living out her teenage dreams working with her songwriting heroes. Featured Songs Gallery Show Notes Watch Episode
Keri Noble Listens Back to When It Don’t Come Easy (Ep. 224)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk/pop songwriter Keri Noble about her first self-released album When It Don’t Come Easy (2010), channeling her Detroit musical roots and how her frequent trips to Japan shaped some of the songs. Featured Songs Show Notes: Learn more about Keri and purchase her…
