Jedd Beaudoin

Jedd Beaudoin is host of the eclectic syndicated music show Strange Currency and frequent arts reporter for Wichita Public Radio. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Wichita State University, where he is an adjunct faculty member in the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries.

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Radical Face Takes Us to 'Therapy' (EP stream + interview)

Radical Face issues a thoughtful meditation on the process of getting to know one's self via Therapy and talks about letting go of trauma, the loneliness of knowledge, and what comes next.

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Still Fun After All These Years: An Interview with Wang Chung

Wang Chung's Nick Feldman recalls making one of the band's biggest hits, working with one of film's greatest directors, and the future of Wang Chung itself.

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Southern Avenue's "Savior" Is All Soul (premiere + interview)

Memphis soul band Southern Avenue expand their sound and vision on their sophomore release. Guitarist Ori Naftaly discusses tradition and innovation.

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Siskiyou Contemplates "Unreal Erections /// Severed Heads" (premiere)

Colin Huebert (formerly of the Great Lake Swimmers and now of Siskiyou) offers brilliant, noisy and forward-thinking song from upcoming LP, Not Somewhere.

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Driving Slow Motion Delivers Weighty Post-Rock With "Of the Sea" (premiere)

Texas post-rock collective Driving Slow Motion offer a taste of their inspired debut album, Arda, with the new track "Of the Sea".

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Hymn for Her Gives Us the "Scoop" (premiere)

Americana duo Hymn for Her spread seeds of positivity with their video for "Scoop".

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Sabbath Assembly Delivers Mysterious, Beautiful New Track, "A Welcome Below" (premiere)

Sabbath Assembly's "A Welcome Below" is a gorgeous and cathartic exploration into the journey of self-discovery and leaving behind that which oppresses us.

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Paisley Underground Survivor Russ Tolman Delivers Classic Heartbreak Story Via "Los Angeles" (premiere)

Former True West man, Russ Tolman preps a new solo album and a series of European dates alongside the release of "Los Angeles".

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Focused on the Now: An Interview with the Dream Syndicate

Steve Wynn says that the reunited Dream Syndicate are still finding new territories (musical and otherwise) to explore. Their new album provides evidence of a hungry, vital band that is at peace with its reputation but eager to move forward.

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Sunday State Celebrates Punk's Buzz and Howl Via "Call Your Bluff" (premiere)

Featuring members of Mudhoney, Paper Cameras, and Mission Spotlight, Sunday State is one of the loudest band's you'll hear in either stereo or mono.

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Black 'n' Roll Purveyors, Thonian Horde Meditate on These Troubled Times with "The Narcissist" (premiere)

A doomy concoction with black and thrash metal undercurrents, Thonian Horde throws extreme metal some groove on this blast from the upcoming LP, Downfall.

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Anoushka Shankar Celebrates Two Decades of Recording with 'Reflections' (interview)

One of the most recognizable names in world music, Anoushka Shankar has undertaken a variety of projects for 2019. Mostly, though, she says, she's keen to keep looking forward.

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Left Lane Cruiser Issues Sizzling Electric Folk Number, "Two Dollar Elvis" (premiere)

Left Lane Cruiser's new album arrives later this spring. In the meantime we have a small taste of its almighty might, musical muscle via a deep appreciation of a good friend and cosmic character, "Two Dollar Elvis".

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Karen Haglof Continues Reclaiming Her Rock Flag With 'Tobiano' (album stream + interview)

Oncologist and avant-garde pioneer Karen Haglof returns with a tuneful, probing collection of songs that further re-establish her as an intriguing voice in rock.

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Day of the Iguana: The Claudettes' Keyboardist Johnny Iguana Talks Blues, Being a Better Person

Dance Scandal at the Gymnasium! solidifies Chicago quartet's eclectic mission, lineup, and blues-affected sound.

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Drunken Prayer Explores Hope, Home With "Cordelia" (premiere + interview)

Freakwater's Morgan Geer has returned with the best Drunken Prayer LP to date, Cordelia Elsewhere. Filled with hooks and mixed by Mitch Easter, it's the one we've all been waiting for and Geer tells us about it.

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