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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Power Pop's the Lilacs Endure with a New Song and Album (premiere + interview)

Chicago power pop favorites, the Lilacs return with a new EP, featuring two new songs and two from the band's past. Ken Kurson reflects on the 25 years between musical notes and the last impact of hometown friendships.

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The Commonheart Share a Soulful Message of Love and Positivity on 'Pressure' (album stream + interview)

Pittsburgh soul octet, the Commonheart aim to spread lots of love and positivity on their new album Pressure. Hear the album now before it's release on Friday.

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"I Like to Feel There Are No Boundaries": An Interview With Arcade Fire's Richard Reed Parry

Arcade Fire's Richard Reed Parry discusses his latest album, Quiet River of Dust Vol. 2, and the ties that a musical life creates.

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Those Pretty Wrongs Remind Us "It's About Love" (premiere + interview)

Big Star's Jody Stephens reflects on his music past as well as the future of his current project with Luther Russell, Those Pretty Wrongs. Hear their latest single, "It's About Love".

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Marc Cohn and Blind Boys of Alabama Have "Work to Do" (album stream) (premiere)

Marc Cohn's appreciation of gospel has never been a secret, but his pairing with Blind Boys of Alabama offers a chance to more deeply examine that connection in his songs and songs from an older tradition.

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"I've Got My Own Hubcaps": An Interview with Jimmie Vaughan

Blues guitar legend Jimmie Vaughan reflects on his latest album, Baby, Please Come Home, the greatness of T-Bone Walker, and the importance of remaining curious about your instrument.

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Kacy & Clayton Capture Loneliness, Desolation on "High Holiday" (premiere + interview)

"High Holiday" is the new song culled from Kacy & Clayton's upcoming Jeff Tweedy-produced LP on New West. Clayton Linthicum chats about the writing and recording process and life on his country's Great Plains.

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Punk Noir's Jail Weddings Return With "Do Anything You Want to Me" (premiere)

Los Angeles punksters Jail Weddings end their five-year hiatus with the smoldering new rocker, "Do Anything You Want to Me".

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De La Noche's Troubled "Dreams" (premiere)

Members of the Rosebuds form De La Noche and their new single "Dreams" explores a long, dark night of the soul with a superb electropop musical counterpoint.

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For the Sake of the Song: Sadler Vaden Talks Producing the High Divers

A solo artist and member of Jason Isbell's 400 Unit, Sadler Vaden discusses producing one of South Carolina's most promising acts, the High Divers, and letting go of work once it's done.

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Ivan & Alyosha Seek Resilience With "Everybody Breaks" (premiere)

Ivan & Alyosha return with a new single providing glimpses of their continued evolution. "Everybody Breaks" is an insanely catchy folk-pop number that's instantly memorable.

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Gardens & Villa Meditate on All That's "Rosie" (premiere)

Los Angeles indie rockers, Gardens & Villa pay homage to classic sci-fi and fantasy films on a stunning slab of psychedelic pop.

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Sleeptalk Get Melodic and Emotional on New EP, 'Desert Daze' (premiere)

Already a radio favorite in Los Angeles, Sleeptalk prepare to branch out with their highly melodic and deeply infectious brand of rock. Hear their new EP Desert Daze now.

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Ghosts of Glaciers Deliver a Powerful, Intelligent Instrumental with "Epigenesis" (premiere)

Colorado trio Ghosts of Glaciers combine the primitive pounding of thrash metal with the intellectual nuances of progressive rock on a new track, culled from the upcoming album, The Greatest Burden.

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Simone White's "The Beep Beep Song" Gets a Second Life (premiere + interview)

Los Angeles musician, filmmaker, and visual artist Simone White reflects on the origins and evolution of what may be her best-known tune, "The Beep Beep Song".

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Doing What They Do Best: An Interview With Imperial Teen

Imperial Teen's latest album may be about the state of the world and how hopeless it is. It may also be about how there actually is hope. Roddy Bottum and Lynn Truell reflect on the group's past and present. "When we're at our best, we represent a movement," says Bottum.

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