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Interview with Whitney Mann [Podcast]
Whitney Mann is a small-town gal with an amazing country voice. Check out her latest album The Western Sky. Who: Whitney Mann; interviewed by Kayla Liederbach What: Get to know Whitney Mann: her...
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Interview with Charlie Parr [PODCAST]
Charlie Parr, a respected country blues musician, was kind enough to give us a phone interview. Check it out below, and make sure to also check out his newest album Keep Your Hands on the Plow. Who:...
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Most Talented Staff Ever? (Chapter 1)
This is me bragging about the Murfie team. We’ve got a whole bunch of not-so-hidden talent in our ops staffers (the folks who receive your kits and process all your CDs, makin’ the Murfie magic...
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Interview with Enabler [PODCAST]
This one’s for all the metalheads out there. The Milwaukee-based hardcore/metal crossover band Enabler has a new album out called All Hail the Void. Take a listen to our chat with Enabler’s Jeffrey...
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Interview with Little Legend [PODCAST]
Little Legend, a rock ‘n’ roll band from Madison, WI, just released their debut, self titled E.P. Get to know the bandmates Brandy and Joe, and then lend an ear to their musical offerings. Who: Brandy...
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Interview with Amy Ray [PODCAST]
You guys, we talked with the Amy Ray. You know, the singer-songwriter and member of Grammy-winning folk rock duo Indigo Girls. Check out the interview below, plus her brand new solo album Lung of Love....
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Interview with Dubtonic Kru [PODCAST]
Our resident podcast host, Kayla, had the coolest phone convo with reggae/dub band Dubtonic Kru. Did you know they were voted Best New Band in the World on February 2011 at the Global Battle of the...
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Interview with Katie Powderly [PODCAST]
Folk noir musician Katie Powderly is currently on her “From Sea to Shining Sea” 50-State RV Tour. Take a look to see when Katie’s coming to your neck of the woods: http://www.katiepowderly.com/tour...
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Interview with Mine All Mine Records [PODCAST]
I’ll keep the intro to this podcast short and sweet. Check out the Lost City Music Festival, from July 5th to the 8th, in Madison, WI (also known as the stomping grounds of Murfie). P.S. The festival...
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Interview about Lost City Music Festival [PODCAST]
Who doesn’t like a good wrap-up? The Madison-based Lost City Music Festival took place at the beginning of July, but let’s talk NOW about what all went down. Our resident podcast host, Ms. Kayla, was...
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Interview with Pure Prairie League [PODCAST]
PPL has been around since the 1970s. And you know what?—they’re still touring! Kayla talks with Mike Reilly, longtime bassist and leader for the country rock band (probably best known to the casual...
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Interview with Caroline Smith & the Good Night Sleeps [PODCAST]
Caroline Smith & the Good Night Sleeps are a super legit indie folk band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Singer-songwriter Caroline Smith and bassist Jesse Schuster were gracious enough to have a lil...
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Interview with Lydia Loveless [Podcast]
Lydia Loveless is a small-town gal with “a commanding, blast-it-to-the-back-of-the-room voice.” Her music combines threads of classic country and punk rock; get to know the singer by lending an ear to...
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Interview with Pearl and the Beard [Podcast]
Pearl and the Beard is a trio of musicians based out of New York City, whose sound defies easy genre classification. Over the phone, we ask the band some silly questions as well as delve into their...
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Our Podcast is on iTunes!
Pow! Bam! Boom! Our podcast series, which—as you (hopefully) know—brings you informal, fun interviews with a broad mix of emerging and established musicians, has been added to iTunes. If you haven’t...
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Interview with Colorphase [Podcast]
Colorphase is an up-and-coming rock group, fresh outta the underground college music scene, featuring an interesting mix of talent. A hippie, an old soul, a hard rocker and a seemingly quiet girl with...
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Interview with Witch Mountain [Podcast]
Doom metal band Witch Mountain (how Halloween appropriate?!) is currently on the road with Castle. The group’s drummer, Nathan Carson, was gracious enough to take time from his busy touring schedule...
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Interview with Steez [Podcast]
What the heck is “creepfunk”? What’s a “Steez”? Find out the answers to these questions and more in our interview with Madison-based five piece band Steez. Who: Steve Neary and Chris Sell; interviewed...
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Interview with Lion D [Podcast]
Lion D is a rasta singer from Italy (yes, Italy) playing the international reggae scene. An intriguing combo, methinks. Learn more about the rising star in our one-on-one interview. Who: Lion D;...
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Interview with Venice Gas House Trolley [Podcast]
Venice Gas House Trolley is a spoken word, jam rock, electronic fusion band that “sounds like if Frank Zappa and Steely Dan had a love child and it grew up to be a jam-band.” VGHT is celebrating the...
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Interview with The Simpkin Project [Podcast]
According to The Simpkin Project’s facebook page, they play a “multi-faceted blend of reggae and Americana that varies greatly on its exterior layers but only atop the organic rhythms of reggae music.”...
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Interview with Bleeding Rainbow [Podcast]
Bleeding Rainbow has just one request: Don’t ask about their band name! Focus on their sound. They’ve been described as “Psychedelic Shoepunk Post-gaze,” if that makes it any clearer. In this...
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Interview with Harmonious Wail [Podcast]
Some bands really have that “timeless sound”— and Harmonious Wail is one of those bands. With some essentials like a mandolin, bass, and a cardboard box, this group knows how to create the jazziest...
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Murfie staffers = Award nominees! (Time for us to show off a bit.)
*** I bet you’re not surprised to hear that a few Murfie folks have been nominated for Madison Area Music Awards (MAMAs) this year! Of course, we want to spread the word about voting, and give a shout...
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Interview with The David Mayfield Parade [Podcast]
The David Mayfield Parade is making quite a stir in the music scene. With over 200 shows a year, a die-hard fan base, and support from renowned bands like The Avett Brothers, only good things are to...
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Interview with Chris Wilson and Planet Earth [Podcast]
Have you ever been excited to discover a great new band for the first time during their live show? Well, that’s what happens to many people who cross paths with Chris Wilson and Planet Earth! With all...
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Murfie Staffers = Awards FINALISTS! (Time for us to show off a lot.)
*** Hopefully you caught our last article about all the fabulously talented staffers here at Murfie who held nominations for the 2013 Madison Area Music Awards (MAMAs)! If not, here’s a refresher:...
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This Week in Music History (April 24th-30th)
What’s music history got for us this week? Learn up and boogie down! 4/24- After hearing Ray Charles perform the classic tune “Georgia on My Mind”, the Georgia State Senate and House of Representatives...
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This Week in Music History (May 8th-May 14th)
What’s music history got for us this week? Learn up and boogie down! 5/8- The Beatles released their 12th and final studio album, Let it Be, on this day in 1970 before they officially broke up. The...
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This Week in Music History (June 5th-11th)
What’s music history got for us this week? Learn up and boogie down! 6/5- A modest wedding? I think not. On this day in 1974, Sly Stone married model/actress Kathy Silva during his concert at Madison...
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This Week in Music History (June 12th-18th)
What’s music history got for us this week? Learn up and boogie down! 6/12- On this day in 2003, the Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrated their newest inductees: Phil Collins, Queen, Van Morrison, and...
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Interview with Pushmi-Pullyu [Podcast]
It’s been said that Pushmi-Pullyu is a band that goes in many directions. Whether it’s electronic, pop, rock or blues, this Madison-based group does it well, and in their own distinct way. Here’s some...
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Interview with Paper Bird [Podcast]
It’s easy to get hooked on the sweet harmonies sung by Paper Bird, and it’s fun to flow with the rich instrumental layers in their music. With their “joyful blend of folk, roots, and Americana“, this...
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This Week in Music History (July 3rd-9th)
What’s music history got for us this week? Learn up and boogie down! 7/3- On this day in 1971, Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors, passed away in his apartment in Paris. Known as the Lizard King,...
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Interview with Everest [Podcast]
You can’t go wrong with rock music. (That’s what they say, right?) Here’s an interview with a true rocker, Russell Pollard, who has been a member of bands like Sebadoh and Folk Implosion. Right now...
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Interview with David Mayfield
In March, we recorded a David Mayfield Parade podcast, which was packed with fun chit-chat! Here’s a transcript from that interview for your reading pleasure, and another chance to learn more about a...
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Interview with Amy Ray
One of my favorite Murfie podcasts is the Amy Ray podcast. Not only did I have a great chat with her in the basement of The Frequency, surrounded by walls that are covered in thousands of band...
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Interview with Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin [Podcast]
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin is a band worth checking out! Their at-home recordings fit well with their indie pop sound. Since 2005, they’ve put out a solid discography that’s received rave...
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Interview with Kiwi [Podcast]
Have you ever discovered a band during their live show, and found yourself a delighted dancing machine? Well, that happened to me when I saw the band Kiwi play a show with New Kingston, Groundation and...
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Interview with Paper Bird
Mark Anderson was a really great person to chat with earlier this year on the Murfie Podcast. He plays percussion in Paper Bird, a harmonious seven-piece band that’s gaining more and more national buzz...
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Interview with Pigeon John [Podcast]
Pigeon John is a rapper and more—with a deep focus on the musical element of his songs and influences from De La Soul to The Beatles, lovers of pop, rock, and blues can easily find themselves turned on...
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Interview with Caroline Smith [Podcast]
photo credit: Reginald Van Nurden Caroline Smith is a singer and songwriter who will not hesitate to point out how the music she creates, like herself, changes over time. Her sound could previously be...
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Staff Picks: Ally’s Folk Picks
Up until recently, I definitely did not consider myself a fan of folk music—I barely could name a folk artist, and never thought to add folk music to my listening rotation. In the last few months,...
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This Week in Music History (May 7th-13th)
What’s music history got for us this week? Learn up and boogie down! 5/7- On this day in 1966, The Mamas and the Papas began a three-week run atop the US singles chart with “Monday Monday”. The group...
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Sounds Like New York: The Best of the Empire State
This week, we’re heading east. Check out our reviews of three of the best albums by New York artists! Paul Simon Graceland Simply put: this album is one of my absolute favorites of all time, and it...
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This Week in Music History (May 28th-June 3rd)
What’s music history got for us this week? Learn up and boogie down! 5/28- On this day in 2000, Britney Spears topped the new millenium’s album chart with Oops!…I Did It Again. The album sold 1,319,000...
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Interview with Wheelhouse [Podcast]
Q: What do you get when you put four funny dudes in the same room to talk about music? A: Quite the entertaining interview. Wheelhouse is a four piece Americana/Bluegrass band keeping the red dirt...
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Interview with DJ Pain 1 [Podcast]
DJ Pain 1 is a prominent hip-hop producer, and over the years he’s worked with names you know like Young Jeezy, Public Enemy and Ludacris. He’s also a Madison local and active community member who...
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Interview with The People Brothers Band [Podcast]
Positivity. Good vibes. Great people. Fun music. These are just a few things that immediately come to mind when I think of The People Brothers Band—a Madison-based “rhythm & soul” group known for...
View ArticleRecord Store Day is Almost Here!
Attention all you audiophiles out there! If you didn’t know, the 10th anniversary of Record Store Day will be commencing Saturday, April 22nd 2017. In celebration of this informal holiday, Murfie will...
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