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Recent Guests

Jon Spencer
Iconic frontman, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, based in upstate New York
Shove Records / Jon Spencer Blues Explosion / HITmakers
Episode: Ep. #1103: Jon Spencer
Evan Cartwright
percussionist/drummer and key collaborator for Cola, previously in Otte
Cola
Episode: Ep. #1102: Cola
Ben Stidworthy
bass player, multi-instrumentalist, occasional producer/ arranger
Cola
Episode: Ep. #1102: Cola
Tim Darcy
songwriter/guitarist for Cola, former member of Otte
Cola
Episode: Ep. #1102: Cola
Gina Gershon
Prolific theatrical artist and entertainer, actress, musician, dancer, playwright and author
Author of AlphaPussy
Episode: Ep. #1101: Gina Gershon
Nick Thorburn
Musician, member of The Unicorns, Islands, and The Cream
The Cream
Episode: Ep. #1100: The Creem
Mike Stroud
Musician, member of Ratatat and The Cream
The Cream
Episode: Ep. #1100: The Creem
Craig Dunsmuir
Musician, Glissandro 70 member
Glissandro 70
Episode: Ep. #1099: Glissandro 70
Sandro Perri
Musician, Glissandro 70 member
Glissandro 70
Episode: Ep. #1099: Glissandro 70

Host

Vish Khanna
Host of Kreative Kontrol; long-running interviewer and cultural critic with a focus on indie music and artists.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 538 ratings
  • Light

    A match. Peeeyyeewwwwdddeeeeoooodddeeee. Your peeling the paint off the walls Vish.

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    LessCouchOn
    United States6 months ago
  • Bad interviews with great guests

    This guy is one of the absolute worst interviewers. Fantastic lineup of guests but some of these conversations, like the one with Ira of Yo La Tengo, are so awkward you can feel the tension over the airwaves. The conversation was mostly a one-sided rant by Vish about various concerns that bothered him. The funniest part was when he brought up children’s entertainers in the context of longevity which even Vish seemed to quickly understand was irrelevant at best, insulting at worst. In general I w... more

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    bcsquest
    United States7 months ago
  • Tortoise

    Came here for the first time to hear the latest Tortoise interview. After getting all the advertising and political opinion out of the way, we got like less than ten minutes with the artists, and basically nothing about the new album. Unfollowed.

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    Anonymouslyleft
    United States8 months ago
  • Great guests. Get outta the way!

    Just listened to the Ty Segall episode and have tuned in and out of this pod over years and years because of the great guests. But dang, get out of the way of the questions! Also did he read the Drag City press release for the album? (didn’t know Ty Had a co-writer on the lyrics?) I honestly like these music podcasts called Drifters Sympathy and We Are The Fall (about the band The Fall) because they let the guests talk and get them to tell new and interesting stories. Also the Canadian perspecti... more

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    Real Deal Steve McNeal
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dear Vish,

    The HOUSE WEPT. Icicles dying.

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    LessCouchOn
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise deep, honest artist conversations and host preparation.
Guests are consistently high-caliber and informative for music fans and industry folks.
Some critics feel the host dominates too much and interrupts guests.
Supporters appreciate the podcast's independent funding model and long-form storytelling.

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Ep. #1096: Marisa Anderson
Q: How do you approach instrumentation and arrangement on this record to honor original source material while making it your own?
I use instruments I have at home and avoid becoming a scholar of every instrument involved; I deconstruct a recording into core sonic elements and deliver a texture-focused reimagining, treating the piece like a core sample rather than a linear cover, and I involve collaborators where their voices elevate the material.
Ep. #1096: Marisa Anderson
Q: What inspired the focus on the Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music and the eight-volume project plan?
A simple phrase sparked the direction: the idea of unAmerican folk music as a conduit to examine music outside the familiar US canon, while also questioning how and why certain musics become known. The project evolved from archival discovery in Tulsa and from a desire to understand historical and diasporic contexts rather than reproduce canonical American folk narratives.
Ep. #1097: American Football
Q: What sparked the decision to return after the hiatus, and what did you learn in that time apart?
Holmes and Lamos discuss realizing the band's unique chemistry and the importance of not taking the opportunity to play together for granted. They describe how side projects and time away clarified their priorities, and how cooler heads and a renewed sense of purpose helped re-form the group for future performances and recording.
Ep. #1097: American Football
Q: Why did you leave the band and what brought you back?
Lamos explains the departure was tied to personal life stress and other responsibilities, but the relationship with the band and the opportunity to create again, plus a meaningful connection with the other members, ultimately brought him back. He notes the pandemic and life events strained the timing, yet the core bond and shared musical vision persisted, making reunion the right move.
Ep. #1092: Weird Nightmare
Q: What was it like to perform with notable guests on John Mulaney's show and interact with Conan O'Brien?
He describes the experience as fun and surreal, noting Conan's on-stage charisma and Mulaney's fandom, while acknowledging the oddities and nerves of performing in a live, high-profile setting.

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The show centers on in-depth conversations with musicians, artists, and cultural creators, often digging into creative process, collaboration, and the shifting economics of making art. Episodes frequently explore songwriting, recording spaces, crowdfunding and fan engagement, and the personal journeys behind independent projects. A standout is the emphasis on long-form, practical storytelling—balancing technical craft with behind-the-scenes anecdotes—often with a Canadian or North American indie lens. Listeners can expect thoughtful, sometimes intimate discussions with a mix of bands, solo artists, writers, and visual artists who navigate DIY culture and community-supported media.

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