In Episode 7, we speak with Xander Rapstine about his work, inspiration and influences as a prog rock composer and songwriter, including with Proud Peasant, the Austin-based symphonic prog rock outfit.
In Episode 6, we talk to Transit Method, a band from Austin, TX that brings together the complexities of progressive rock with the unrefined grit of grunge and heavy metal. They recently released their sophomore record, The Madness, on Brutal Panda Records drawing comparisons to the likes of Soundgarden, Rush, The Mars Volta, and Motorhead. They’ve also been described as “a powerfully epic...
Black Ladder is a progressive rock trio based in Austin, TX. Members include Shane Lamb (keyboard), Clarence Riley, IV (bass), and Ray Cardenas (drums). The band’s sound developed from a merging of Shane’s classically influenced licks, Clarence’s heavy funk bass lines, and Ray’s well crafted rock grooves.
Aileen Adler is a multidisciplinary visual artist, musician (vox/theremin), composer, and producer that has been playing the theremin for over 25 years. She strives to present the theremin as a diverse and viable musical instrument, adapting its “otherworldly” sounds to multiple musical genres including classical, jazz, progressive rock, experimental and the unlimited beyond. You'll find her...
Mohadev is a guitarist, composer and producer active in a variety of forms of creative music. He has performed live with John "Drumbo" French, Cardiacs tribute Jibber & Twitch, Adam Rudolph's Go:Organic Orchestra and others. Since 2009 he has been documenting his own projects Stop Motion Orchestra, Earth Size Diamonds, Terraformation, and Calle Debauche on Egg Helmet Records. He lives in Austin...
Sam Arnold is a guitarist, vocalist, bassist, singer-songwriter, composer, and sideman with a career focus on progressive music. Outside of Opposite Day and his prog, jazz, rock, and sideman gigs, he produces recordings of his own eclectic pop music, experimental instrumental rock, and electronic compositions. He lives in Austin, TX.
Cédric Theys plays ambient soundscapes, instant compositions, and progressive electronic rock using his U8 Touch Guitar. In this episode, he discusses his personal history, musical techniques, and his artistic motivations.
Mickey Delp is the founder and Chief Inventor of Delptronics, a manufacturer of electronic musical instruments. He also has a long abiding interest in blinky lights. His LED matrix has appeared at SXSW, MakerFaire, Classic Game Fest, and will be featured at the Fantastic Fest Arcade later this month.
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Daniel G. Benes is a teacher & instructor savant. He has spent a lifetime learning some pretty awesome things about the world around him and it’s not fair to keep that knowledge to himself. Daniel presents demonstrations of working antique science and technology, cutting-edge chemistry, physics, and high-voltage electricity, and much more.
Drawing inspiration from several math-rock and post-rock influences, Trying Science is an original 4-piece aiming to bridge the gap between technical and musical – to appeal to both musicians and non-musicians alike. With lyrical dynamic overtures, catchy melodies, shifting asymmetry, and more pedals and effects than their combined fingers and toes, Trying Science takes the audience for a...