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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Shawn James' 'The Dark & The Light' Explores Balance and Healing (album stream + interview)

Built on elements of blues, soul, and gospel, Shawn James' new album, The Dark & The Light, explores the ways in which the listener can translate trauma.

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Lost Dog Street Band Issues the Ultimate Last Call With "War Inside of Me" (premiere)

Kentucky duo with strong ties to punk and metal communities, Lost Dog Street Band offers a heartfelt and eye-opening glimpse at battling addiction.

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John Smith Revisits British Folk Classic "The Time Has Come" (premiere)

Praised by John Renbourn as "the future of folk music", John Smith continues to exemplify that with his LP, Hummingbird and the single, "The Time Has Come".

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Wargirl Examines Manipulation and Bad Behavior With "Mess Around" (premiere)

Soul-pop group Wargirl shows off fierce grooves, unapologetic attitude, and the ability to create hooks that are tough to forget on "Mess Around".

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Indianola Tells of Love "Too Good to Be True" Ahead of Debut LP, Dates With Shovels & Rope (premiere)

Indianola explores emotional darkness on the gorgeous new song, "Too Good to Be True", that bridges Roy Orbison, Harry Nilsson, and the great crooners.

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Mark Deutrom Announces Tour, Issues Video For Experimental Track, "Through the Ringing Cedars" (premiere)

The first album under Mark Deutrom's name in nearly six years is an inspired effort in tune with his past while lighting the way for a bright future. Hear "Through the Ringing Cedars" now.

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Ardent Sons Give Up on Love via "Take Me Down Easy" (premiere)

Flamin' Groovies drummer Tony T. Sales leads new outfit, Ardent Sons, which gathers the best of blues, garage rock, and soul on "Take Me Down Easy".

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Mr. Kitty Contemplates Grief, More With Double LP, 'Ephemeral' (album stream) (premiere)

Inspired by the suicide of a friend, Ephemeral is synthpop artist Mr. Kitty's eighth album and arrives March 8th via Negative Gain.

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Fighting Above Your Class: Steve Poltz on Songwriting, Loss, Relocation and, Yes, Wrestling

Veteran singer-songwriter, Steve Poltz's album Shine On exemplifies his best artistic tendencies, although he still lets the people do the talking.

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The Flesh Eaters Offer Observations on Sobriety, Fanaticism With "Miss Muerte" (premiere + interview)

Legendary Los Angeles punk supergroup, the Flesh Eaters issue a new video ahead of touring, while vocalist/founding member Chris D. discusses outfit's ongoing evolution and future.

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Levee Bandits Share Remix of Lost Bayou Rambers' "Granny Smith" with "Granny Mae" (premiere)

This vaporwave rendition of Lost Bayou Rambers' "Granny Smith" is remixed by Imagine I Am and is part of larger project to preserve and evolve the music and culture of Southern Louisiana.

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Crypt Trip Looks to the Past to Discover What It Means "To Be Whole" (premiere)

Texas heavy rock trio, Crypt Trip release their new album 8 March and share the proggy song "To Be Whole".

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Progressive Metal Unit East of the Wall Returns With "Somn 6" (premiere)

East of the Wall's new album arrives 29 March via Translation Loss, and bassist/vocalist Chris Alfano discusses their new song, "Somn 6".

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Absolutely Not Takes a Trip Through Dark Times With 'Problematic' (album stream) (premiere)

Inclusive Chicago band, Absolutely Not use cinematic scope for songs that touch on racism, homophobia, and the classic struggle of the individual in society on their new album, Problematic.

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Chrome Waves Arrives With Debut Album, 'A Grief Observed' (album stream) (premiere)

Former members of Wolvhammer, Nachtmystium, and the Gates of Slumber unite as Chrome Waves on album that unites shoegaze, post-rock, and extreme metal.

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Sam Densmore Sounds the Carpe Diem Horn With "Damn the Consequences" (premiere)

Portland folk artist Sam Densmore circles back to contemporary pop sounds on "Damn the Consequences" after some time in the valley of the lo-fi.

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