Nakedly Examined Music Podcast

Jherek started off as bassist in the late '90s for the Seattle art rock bands The Dead Science and Parenthetical Girls, and has released about five solo albums (and other things) since 2006, the last two being full-on orchestral works. We discuss the title track from Cistern (2016), "The Nest" featuring Mirah from Composed (2012), and "Blackstar," featuring Anna Calvi, from a David Bowie tribute with Amanda Palmer called Strung Out in Heaven (2016). We conclude by listening to "Eyes" feat. David Byrne, also from Composed. Opening/closing music: "Automatism" from Cistern. For more info, see jherekbischoff.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Support us at patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic. The post NEM#65: Jherek Bischoff Risks Every String first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

Mike fronts a hard-working Madison power trio in the glam rock vein that's put out 7 albums and 7 EPs since 2000. He also runs (and records a new song every week for) a podcast about the occult. We discuss "Sulfur" from The Wilderness of Almost Was and Never Were (2017), "Saturday Night Gospel" from Dangerous Times (2014), and "Prozac Girl" from Loser of the Year (2003). We conclude by listening to "We Are the Darkness" from The Slingshot Effect (2011). Opening music: “Stardust (Acoustic)" from Arthuriana (2013). More: sunspotuniverse.com and othersidepodcast.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Support us at patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic. The post NEM#64: Mike Huberty (Sunspot): Rock from the Other Side first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

To celebrate year #2, previous guests return: Bradley (see #32) talks "Duet" from Take Out the Poison, Jeff (see #5) presents "Still Life with Broken Heart" from Emotional Terrorism, and Steve (see #6) discusses "Wind of Change" from A Tribute to the Bee Gees '66 to '78. Finally, hear Tyler Hislop (see #24) about his "Wounds and Nihilism (Feat. Mark Lint)." Opening music: "Dawning on Me" by Mark Lint. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Support us at patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic to hear bonus audio for this episode. The post NEM#63: Revisiting Bradley Skaught, Jeff Heiskell, Steve Petrinko: 2017 Year-End Extravaganza first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

Anthony was the original guitarist and a key songwriter in Genesis from '67–'70, released some prog rock albums in the '70s, then shifted largely to a mix of acoustic guitar pieces and synth soundscapes, often for soundtracks. We discuss "Nocturne" from Seventh Heaven (2012, with Andrew Skeet), "From the Jaws of Death - Touching the Face of God" from Wildlife (recorded 1999) and "Magdalen" from Sides (1979). We then listen to "Sanctuary" from Private Parts & Pieces VIII: New England (1992). Opening music: "F# Demo (The Musical Box, Instrumental)" from 1970. End music: "Mystery Train III" from Private Parts & Pieces XI: City of Dreams (2012). For more information, see anthonyphillips.co.uk. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Support us at patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic. The post NEM#62: Anthony Phillips: Private Pieces, Soundtrack Parts, and Prog Rock first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

Richard garnered early fame as drummer for '60s New Jersey garage band The Doughboys and has put out 11 albums, largely as a one-man band, since 1988. We discuss the title tracks from Incognito (2017) and Cornerstone (1998) and “Agnostic’s Prayer” from Tiers and Other Stories (2011). End song: "And Then" from Incognito. Intro: "Falling Away" from Hey Man! (1990). Learn more at richardxheyman.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Support us at patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic. The post NEM#61: Richard X. Heyman Is Incognito (Yet a Cornerstone) first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

Alejandro started as a punk guitarist for the The Nuns, moved to Austin in the '80s and became a songwriter with True Believers. He has since put out 14+ solo albums of story-driven, lyrically intense, stylistically varied Texas rock. We discuss "Beauty and the Buzz" from Burn Something Beautiful (2016), "Sally Was a Cop" from Big Station (2012), and "Pissed Off 2AM" from With These Hands (1996). End song: "Velvet Guitar" from A Man Under the Influence (2001). Opening: "Hard Road" from True Believers (1986). More at alejandroescovedo.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Support us at patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic. The post NEM#60: Alejandro Escovedo's Hard Road first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

Annie fronted British symphonic rock band Renaissance for nine albums starting in 1971, but only in the late '80s became a lyricist. She's now released eight studio albums and two new Renaissance albums. We discuss "Blessing in Disguise," the title track from her 1994 album; "Grandine il Vento," the title track from Renaissance's 2013 album, and “Precious One” from Annie's The Dawn of Ananda (2000). End song: "Symphony of Light," also from Grandine il Vento. Opening music: "Introlise" from Annie in Wonderland (1977) and Renaissance's "Northern Lights" from A Song for All Seasons (1978). More at anniehaslam.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Support us at patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic. The post NEM#59: Annie Haslam's Renaissance: Sing Now, Figure It Out Later first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

John gained semi-fame playing guitar with pop-punk Chicago-area legends Screeching Weasel starting in 1986 but became a band-leader/songwriter with eclectic-acoustic Even in Blackouts in 2002, featuring singer Liz Eldredge. He's also an author, playwright, and juggler. We discuss "Rapture in the Third Person" and "Motives Misunderstood in the Key of C" from EIB's Thresholds from the Basement (2009) and "1,000 Stories" from The Fall of the House of Even (2006). End song: The new, otherwise unreleased EIB track "Reason" (rough mix). Intro music: “Talk to Me Summer” by Screeching Weasel from Anthem for a New Tomorrow (1993). Learn more at johnjugheadpierson.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. The post NEM#58: John Jughead Pierson's Semi-Famous Theatrics first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

Richard F. Walker has released 20+ albums, usually with his London space-rock band Amp. We discuss "Just Get It (Why Don’t You)" and "Les Ombres Sur la Lune" from Q Factors (A Mixtape) (2017) and "Tomorrow" from Stenorette (1988), and listen to "Levil Devil" from US (2005). Opening music is from Transmissions (part 1) (2005), and closing music is from "Mort Irritées" from AMP Studio's Uncertainty Principles (2016). More at ampbase.net. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. The post NEM#57: Richard Amp's Exploratory Atmospheres first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

Frank has led punk band The Mr. T Experience in the Bay Area since 1985, and has also released three successful music-related books for teens since 2006. We discuss "Down With the Universe" from King Dork Approximately (2016), "Big, Strange, Beautiful Hammer" from Yesterday Rules (2004), and "More Than Toast" from Our Bodies Our Selves (1993). We conclude by listening to "Even Hitler Had a Girlfriend," a 2014 single by Dr. Frank & the Bye-Bye Blackbirds. Opening/closing music: “Danny Partridge” from Everybody’s Entitled to Their Own Opinion (1986). Learn more at frankportman.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. The post NEM #56: "Dr. Frank" Portman Writes His Inner Teenager first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

Don has composed and played jazz since the '50s, was a Frank Zappa sideman through his classic '60s albums and beyond, and has since released 20+ albums, scored 20 films, and has performed with numerous artists including John Lennon, Lou Rawls, and Nat King Cole. He has also been called "the father of modern synthesis" for his work in electronic music. We discuss "Winds of Change" (3rd movement, 2001), "Palmer Park" (1975), and "Analog Heaven #7" (1975). End song: "Piano Solo" from TriAngular Bent (2016). Opening/closing music: "King Kong" from Uncle Meat by the Mothers of Invention (1969). This conversation includes bonus conversations and songs! Get it by supporting the podcast via patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic or through a podcast network membership. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. The post NEM #55: Don Preston, Mother of Keyboard Invention first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

Kaki is a guitar virtuoso who has recorded eight albums and three EPs of largely instrumental work since 2003. We discuss "Close Your Eyes & You’ll Burst into Flame," from Everybody Loves You (2003), "Can Anyone Who Has Heard This Music Really Be a Bad Person?" from Dreaming of Revenge (2008) (intro music: "Pull Me Out Alive" from that album), and “Trying to Speak II” (feat. Ethel), from The Neck Is a Bridge to the Body (2015). End song: "Cargo Cult" from Glow (2012). For more info visit kakiking.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Please support the podcast at patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic. The post NEM #54: Kaki King's Guitar Progression first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

David has recorded seven albums since 2000. Usually one wants to avoid the term "Beatlesque," but David is a Beatles freak who once recorded his performances all 209 Beatles songs over 209 days. We discuss "Time to Go" from David Brookings and the Average Lookings (2016), "Dead Battery" from Chorus Verses the Bridge (2005), and the title track from Obsessed (2007). We conclude by listening to "If I Don't Make It Back" from The Maze (2013). Opening music: "You’re Right, It Went So Wrong" from the current album. For more, see davidbrookings.net. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Please support the podcast at patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic. The post NEM #53: David Brookings Is Obsessed first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

Kim is a poet, archivist, and New York City tour guide. We discuss his album plum plum featuring "The Dream Band": his producer friend Don Fleming, Joe Bouchard (Blue Öyster Cult), Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth) and NEM guest Gary Lucas. We discuss "Circle's Gotta Go" and "Arizona Burning," and conclude with "Claudine." We also discuss "I Comb My Hair with My Hand" by Jad Fair and the Shapir-O’Rama from We Are the Rage (1996). Intro: "East Side Story" by When People Were Shorter and Lived Near the Water from Bill Kennedy's Showtime (1993). Follow Kim on Facebook. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Please support the podcast at patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic. The post NEM #52: Kim Rancourt's Authentic NYC Rock n' Roll first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

Britain's Wishbone Ash started in 1969 and has released 25+ albums, with guitarist/singer Andy the sole member left from the original band. We discuss "American Century" from Blue Horizon (2014), "Master of Disguise" from Bare Bones (1999), and "Roads of Day to Day" (1970, released on First Light, 2007). End song: “In Crisis” from The Power of Eternity (2007). Intro music: "Blowin' Free" from Argus (1972). Visit wishboneash.com for more. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Please support the podcast at patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic. The post NEM #51: Andy Powell (Wishbone Ash): The Privilege of a Legacy first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

Californian-turned-British singer-songwriter Anton has released over 25 albums since 1993, generally moving from alterna-guitar-pop to colorful-pychedelic, but remaining tuneful. We discuss "High Noon" and (and listen to "Swindon") from Magic Act (2016), "Dust Beneath My Wings" by Three Minute Tease (2011) and its subsequent incarnations, and the title track from In the Village of the Apple Sun (2006). Intro: "King of Missouri" (2002). Learn more at antonbarbeau.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Please support the podcast at patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic. The post NEM #50: Anton Barbeau's Neo-Psychedelic Musings first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

Scott established himself fronting Seattle's Young Fresh Fellows starting in 1981, then around 1994 joined R.E.M. as a recording/touring member and started The Minus 5 with R.E.M.'s Peter Buck. We discuss The Minus 5's "In the Ground" from Dungeon Golds (2015), "All the Time" from their Old Liquidator (1995), and "Weymer Never Dies" from their Of Monkees and Men (2016). We conclude by listening to "Another Ten Reasons" by Young Fresh Fellows from Tiempo de Lujo (2012). Intro music: "Two Lives" from their Topsy Turvy (1985). For more information, see minus5.com and youngfreshfellows.net. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Please support the podcast at patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic. The post NEM #49: Scott McCaughey Minus 5 Plus Young Fresh Fellows Equals Magic first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

Most famous for her '90s Boston grunge band Come, Thalia has since 2001 put out six albums and some EPs, with a stripped-down yet not acoustic sound that makes good use of her low, smoky voice and tasteful electric guitar, often accompanied by viola and/or piano with prominent drums. We discuss "Northwest Branch" by The Thalia Zedek Band from Eve (2016); opening music is "Afloat," also from that album. We then cover "Desanctified (Full Circle)" from Been Here and Gone (2001) and "Hell is in Hello" from Trust Not Those in Whom Without Some Touch of Madness (2004). End song: "Regatta" from the self-titled debut album (2016) by a collaboration called E. Learn more at thaliazedek.bandcamp.com and Thalia's Facebook page. Hear bonus audio for this episode by supporting NEM at patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic or through a a PEL podcast network membership. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. The post NEM #48: Thalia Zedek's Slow Burn Memory Games first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Ph

After stints with The Three O'Clock and Jellyfish, Jason co-fronted The Grays and then worked solo, also playing with Beck, Aimee Mann, Paul McCartney, etc. and acting as one-man-backing-band/producer for other artists. Songs: "Sincero Amore" and (ending with) "Horror Show" from Make It Be (2017) with R. Stevie Moore, "The Lie in Me" from All Quiet on the Noise Floor (2009), and "Both Belong," by The Grays from Ro Sham Bo (1994). We conclude by listening to "Horror Show," also from Make It Be. Opening music: "I Live" from Jason Falkner Presents Author Unknown (1996). For more, see jasonfalkner.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. The post NEM #47: Jason Falkner: Mid-Fi One-Man Moments first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

Chandler was a comedian in the '70s, launched a rock group in the '80s, and has released dozens of albums, fronting multiple bands at a time. We discuss "The Strongman of North America" by The Chandler Travis Philharmonic from Waving Kissyhead Vol. 2 & 1 (2017), “The Crutch of Music” by the Catbirds from Catbirds Say Yeah (2012), and “Fluffy” by the Philharmonic from Llama Rhymes (2003). We conclude by listening to another Kissyhead track, "By the Way." Opening music: "Long As You Have Somebody Else" by The Incredible Casuals from That’s That (1987). For more, see chandlertravis.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. The post NEM #46: Chandler Travis: Strongman of North America first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.