Episodes

  • Manatee Commune shares story behind Touch Theme

    Manatee Commune shares story behind Touch Theme
    Oct 6 2024

    Daniel speaks with Seattle multi-instrumentalist Manatee Commune about their song Touch Theme from their latest album Simultaneity. Manatee Commune shares the story/process behind the song using demos, vocal samples, and early recordings.

    Photo by Paige McLaughlin

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    14 mins
  • FEM du lit shares the story behind DEAD MAMA

    FEM du lit shares the story behind DEAD MAMA
    May 11 2024

    In this episode, Daniel speaks with Seattle Alternative Electro-Soul artist FEM du lit about their song DEAD MAMA. FEM du lit shares with us the story/process behind the song using demos, lyrics, and early recordings.

    Photo by Victoria Luna

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    12 mins
  • The Break.

    The Break.
    Jan 14 2024

    In this episode, Daniel wrestles with the idea of not feeling creative and wanting to take a break from The Wandering Ear & the podcast for some time. Daniel highlights the challenges of not taking a break and the creative rut that he has been going through.

    This is also the last episode of Season 5.

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    12 mins
  • A Bonus Dré’s Dispatch 003 feat KindKeith

    A Bonus Dré’s Dispatch 003 feat KindKeith
    Aug 1 2023

    This following episode is a Bonus episode of Dré’s Dispatch that was recorded several months ago and Daniel forget to upload it.

    In this Dispatch we chat with songwriter and keyboardist KindKeith (they/them). We learn about KindKeith’s creative process, inspirations and aspirations for their musical career.

    KindKeith studied jazz at UT where they met other talented musicians during the pandemic. Those connections helped give form to KindKeith’s most recent musical group Mockjaw.

    KindKeith’s music, influenced by jazz and RnB, explores their emotions throughout different life experiences. For instance, the hardships they faced during jazz school, finding community as a Black Queer person, and the bliss of being in a better place towards the end of the pandemic.

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    Episode was edited by Dré’ & Daniel.

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    25 mins
  • Dré’s Dispatch 002 feat Cloud Companion

    Dré’s Dispatch 002 feat Cloud Companion
    Jun 9 2023
    This is Dré’s Dispatch with Cloud Companion where we chat with Aaron Chávez (he/they) to discuss the themes and inspirations for the project. Chavèz is a local artist in the Austin TX music scene and front person for Cloud Companion, a contemplative bedroom pop group. Chavèz takes inspiration from his sunroom where he enjoys the natural environment and contemplates ideas of ego, interconnection, and the everyday presence of being. Cloud Companion’s live performance style is lighthearted and enjoys experimenting with more immersive and interactive elements that suit the naturalistic themes of its music. Chavèz is also a member of TC superstar, Flyer Club and cofounder of Flyer Club Records alongside a friend, Connor McCambell. We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast and find your way to one of these shows soon! Podcast episode artwork & Edited by Dré You can follow Cloud Companion, Instagram Spotify, Bandcamp, and Website You can follow Dré on Instagram You can follow The Wandering Ear on Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, and the Website! Don't forget to share and rate The Wandering Ear 5 stars! See you next week!
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    34 mins
  • fae shares story behind 'good intentions'

    fae shares story behind 'good intentions'
    May 25 2023

    In this episode, Daniel talks with Fae a Dark pop artist based in LA. fae shares the early version of 'good intentions' with us through different demos, recordings, and perspectives.

    Big love to Fae for sharing these fantastic voice memos!

    Press photo courtesy of Fae

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    Music by Trygve Larsen -Stick to it ! -Instrumental Jazz

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    10 mins
  • Dré’s Dispatch 001 feat Skating Polly and Lord Friday The 13th.

    Dré’s Dispatch 001 feat Skating Polly and Lord Friday The 13th.
    May 18 2023
    Do you love punk? Theatrical, energizing performances? Family? This week we interviewed two bands formed by siblings over a love of music and live performances- Skating Polly and Lord Friday the 13th. We discuss what life is like both on and off the road, what is on the musical horizon for fans of Skating Polly, and most importantly, what Pokemon game you need to play next if you haven’t already. Skating Polly is an internationally known band formed by stepsisters Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse in 2009, with brother Kurtis Mayo on drums. Lord Friday the 13th was also formed by a sibling duo, Felix and Sloane Lenz in 2019. Both these bands excel in their live performances and Skating Polly is due to release a double EP soon. We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast and find your way to one of these shows soon! Podcast episode artwork by Dré You can follow Skating Polly on Instagram, Spotify, YouTube, Pateron, and Twitter. You can follow Lord Friday the 13th on Instagram, Spotify, Twitter, Bandcamp, and Website. You can follow Dré on Instagram You can follow The Wandering Ear on Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, and the Website! Don't forget to share and rate The Wandering Ear 5 stars! See you next week!
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    22 mins
  • Behind TWE Fest 002

    Behind TWE Fest 002
    May 11 2023

    Daniel revists an old series titled TWE Fest Trailer 001 where he talked about documenting the whole process of organizing a festival from start to end. In this episode Daniel gives and update and talks about TWE & Friends Fest happening on June 22nd in Seattle.


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    9 mins