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Jeffrey James Franca of ETHNO & Thievery Corporation - DJP160
Sep 27, 202301:11:17Tap to summarize0:00 -- Introduction 3:20 -- Music updates + announcements from me 5:00 -- Why Jeffrey decided to go solo with the ETHNO project 8:20 -- Jeffrey's approach to production and instrument selection 11:10 -- How new Barefoot studio monitors have helped him get a fuller sound 13:10 -- How Jeff turns ideas into masterpieces 17:35 -- Jeff's first single: Leaf Water 22:45 -- The background and vision for Musicology Vol.1 25:15 -- How Jeffrey views music as a cultural sneak attack 31:45 -- The ETHNO live experience and setup 37:00 -- Jeff's introduction to music production 40:00 -- Why drummers make great producers 42:45 -- Awake Again feat. Celestine Manno, a song by ETHNO 46:50 -- The story behind Thievery Corporation 50:00 -- The evolution of the Thievery Corporation live sound 55:30 -- Jeffrey's perspective on the Denver music scene 1:02:55 -- Jeffrey's advice for aspiring musicians 1:06:30 -- Jeffrey's upcoming gigs 1:08:47 -- Long Look @ Lost Friend by D.J. POD About Jeffrey & ETHNO: ETHNO is the latest in sonic explorations from Denver based drummer/producer, Jeffrey James Franca. Heavily influenced by his love for global rhythm, ETHNO embodies the spirit and soul of Jeffrey's musical diversity. Widely known as the drummer for electronic music pioneers Thievery Corporation, Jeff brings new life, and a modern sound to the timeless experience of terrestrial vibration. You will find a vast array of influence from Africa, Asia, Caribbean and South America in the rhythms and melodies, along with lush textures and thumping bass to massage all your chakras, head to toe. Listeners will feel the time that he has spent traveling the globe with Thievery Corporation, within the ethereal worldly approach that leaps forth decades to create a genuine future world music sound. ETHNO shows feature a driving mix of danceable global-electro sounds, blended with live percussion to create a unique sonic exploration that has moved crowds across the country. ETHNO on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0w4PhbSpCICF2NbXn8lOKv?si=rK2Y_r8BQBWFiVBaK7cASQ Website: https://ethno-global.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ethnoglobal Instagram: https://instagram.com/ethnoglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/ethnoglobal Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ethnoglobal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnECbu5G5slgpQElJ-ZhMiw ------------------- Music by D.J. POD on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zgT7VAzbiKDLZ9zrgsHAU?si=L3uFqn9dTJWw6MsLohPQpA D.J. POD Cast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6piVvRIVqMREfus5vCOy4H?si=c7f4a037f027484b D.J. POD Cast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dj-pod-cast/id1450083526
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143 - Mike Pinto [Reggae]: August 3rd at Beat Kitchen
Jul 26, 201900:26:10Tap to summarizeMike Pinto has crafted an exceptional style of songwriting, with a truly unique take on Roots, Vintage Rock, Reggae, Ska and Classic Surf, but it’s his distinct voice and seamless storytelling that has brought him success both in the United States and overseas. With the release of his debut album (Little District, 2005), Pinto began his attack on the Philadelphia music scene as a solo artist. By 2006, underground success and a fervent, exploding fan base empowered him to expand westward with two nationwide solo acoustic tours. After the second tour Pinto relocated to San Diego, where he immersed himself in the thriving Southern California music scene and quickly gained notoriety. His infectious sound garnered so much attention that Insomnia Radio included his single "One More Time" on a hard hitting compilation of the SoCal sound’s brightest groups, including DI and Slightly Stoopid. In very short order, Mike Pinto transitioned from a kid from Philly playing acoustic in coffee houses and tiny bars to a prominent fixture on the SoCal music scene. It was precisely the sardonic, Philly-bred mentality, which distinguished Mike Pinto amongst his musical peers in sun-drenched Southern California indie music scene. Philadelphia is known as a tough city which churns out tough-minded, skeptical people; this influence is clear in Pinto’s lyrics. Pinto doesn’t just write about the bliss of new love or tired clichés found littered throughout the songs of many of his musical peers. His lyrics can spin dark tales populated with characters who have sold their souls (“Tricky Nicky”), or been left flailing and stripped by the terrible toll exacted by addiction (“Bad Luck”). Though he writes and performs mainly reggae and ska, the words “Babylon” and “Rastafari” are not invoked on a routine basis, nor does Mike employ an adopted Jamaican accent or sing in patois. Mike Pinto writes music that is true to his experience, never making room on his tracks for pretense or posturing. Pinto’s music quickly caught the tradewinds from the mainland to Hawaii, getting regular airplay by top radio personality Shaggy Jenkins. Pinto also consistently tops the charts in Guam, where his music is an island favorite, and has placed songs on several Japanese compilations. and Japan. Following suit, Pinto has sold out shows in Guam, Big Island, Maui and Oahu, which left countless, frenzied new fans sprouted by the thousands in his wake. In late 2007, Pinto teamed up with professional skateboarder and legendary Drummer/Producer Chuck Treece (Pearl Jam, G Love, Bad Brains, McRad) and released his most accomplished album to that point. With Treece lending his knack for producing and playing a number of the instruments on the album, Pinto's self-titled album has sold tens of thousands of copies worldwide. The album gained so much attention that Pinto was urged to follow it up with an entirely acoustic version of it, which was released in 2008. Pinto’s live shows draw fans from a diverse cross section of genres, thanks to his ability to play anything from horn-infused ska to punk-tinged rock and beyond, or his own unique brand of reggae classic covers delivered with near perfection. In 2011, Pinto released The West is Still Wild, a six track EP that served to satiate his now-global following until Pinto felt a full-length effort was feasible. Pinto toured in support of The West is Still Wild, and was received by noticeably larger crowds as those on previous tours. His music and name started spreading noticeably via word-of-mouth and social networking as well, the public started taking notice of who Mike Pinto is and why his music is worth discovering. Pinto’s new album, Truthful Lies, has received high praise in early reviews. It features a deep lineup of special guests, including: Chuck Treece, George Laks , Max O’Leary, Eric Hirschhorn , John Browne, Todd Elrod, Lew Richards, Jesse Wagner , Roger Rivas, Junior Marvin, Don Carter and Jon Cestero.
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023 - The Jins, Soul Rising, Red Sun Radio, Future Corpse, & The Antrhopophobia Project
Apr 11, 201901:28:22Tap to summarizeThe Jins - She Said There’s an old trope you might hear tossed around by the occasional senior: “You can’t do a thing about yesterday, you can do very little about tomorrow, so might as well get after it today.” If you find yourself drowning in 90s grunge vintage fetishist acts, repeating this mantra to yourself may save your life, (or at the very least, your eyes from rolling out of your head at a live music venue!) The phenomenon of bands doing their best to ape the sounds of yesteryear can be overwhelming for a young person, and a bit draining for those who were actually there. Now stop for a moment and imagine the strength it would require being one of Vancouver’s premier fuzzy power trios, The Jins, an act keeping that era’s musical textbooks on the shelf for the occasional reading, but not trying to re-write those books. The Jins are an impressive, buoyant bunch, a description that they immediately live up to in their live show and their ridiculously reliable record releases. The group (Ben Larsen, Hudson Partridge, and Jamie Warnock) have managed to hack it in a city with an incredibly rich six-string history, but has an economic situation that has about as much room for artists as it does for detached houses... and that’s worth a full sheet of gold stars. Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsaVAOb19o8 www.instagram.com/thejinsband Soul Rising - Not The One Soul Rising is a group of individuals of completely different ages, genders, nationalities, cultural backgrounds, religions and sexual orientations coming together to create beautiful heartfelt music. Song Link: https://youtu.be/s4HOUpWizNM Artist Instagram Handle: SOULRISINGBAND http://starrlive.net/soulrising/ Red Sun Radio - How I Met Your Mother Formed in backyards and basements of the Bronx, Red Sun Radio is a New York City-based band that blurs the lines between alternative and americana influences. They are on the verge of releasing their debut album in late spring. Song Link: https://soundcloud.com/user-194260595/how-i-met-your-mother/s-AHay9 Artist Instagram Handle: @redsunradio https://www.facebook.com/RedSunRadioBand/ Future Corpse -An Abject Failure Future Corpse are a progressive post-hardcore band from Melbourne, Australia, who play with a wide spectrum of sound including classic prog rock, black metal, math rock, hardcore punk, 90’s post-hardcore, latin & jazz. Future Corpse have released two albums in 2016 - Another World to Consume and 2018 - Culture Ruins Everything Around Me. Currently they are working on a set of 2 EP's to be released within the next 12 months. Song Link: https://futurecorpse.bandcamp.com/track/an-abject-failure https://www.instagram.com/futurecorpse/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/futurecorpseband/ The Anthropophobia Project - The Magnificent Turn of Events I use music as my diary. I’m not terribly good with words, so I use melody to express myself. I use sound as a therapeutic outlet for emotions and feelings. Even though there are few lyrics, I wear my feelings on my sleeve. It’s the only place I’m able to open up completely. I was apprehensive releasing such personal songs, but the act of letting go is part of the therapeutic process. Song Link: https://theanthropophobiaproject.bandcamp.com/track/the-magnificent-turn-of-events Artist Instagram Handle: windowlicker000 https://www.facebook.com/TheAnthropophobiaProject/
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