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Quin Kirchner, Douglas McCombs, Brian J Sulpizio, and Andrew Trim from Yr Knives are here to discuss Begin Yr Singing, some of their individual pursuits and other collaborators, the lengths I might go to to surprise and impress Doug, how they became ... more

Shane Ghostkeeper returns to discuss the new Ghostkeeper album, Balloon Moon, Alberta opting out of Daylight saving time, his busy schedule as a filmmaker and cinematic actor, sharing these pursuits with his young son and wife, why music was surprisi... more

James Brandon Lewis returns to discuss Calling Antonín, his well-deserved, award-winning 2026, how William Parker got him involved in a special project with the Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theater Company and how their productions are exactly wh... more

Josh Rouse is here to discuss Museums and Women, swimming in Nashville, early inspirations like the Cure and Neil Young, being raised by a drill sergeant and a hippie, whether Nebraskans are partial to Bruce Springsteen’s album Nebraska, making a che... more

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Recent Guests

Shane Ghostkeeper
Songwriter, musician, filmmaker and cinematic actor in the band Ghostkeeper
Ghostkeeper
Episode: Ep. #1149: Ghostkeeper
James Brandon Lewis
Tenor saxophonist and composer, 2026 DownBeat Critics Poll tenor saxophonist of the year and Guggenheim Fellow
Episode: Ep. #1148: James Brandon Lewis
Josh Rouse
Songwriter, musician and singer whose latest album is Museums and Women
Episode: Ep. #1147: Josh Rouse
Robert Dayton
Multidisciplinary artist, writer, musical performer and comedian
Episode: Ep. #1146: Robert Dayton
Spencer Burton
Canadian singer-songwriter and musician, formerly of Attack in Black
Episode: Ep. #1145: Spencer Burton
Richard Thompson
Musician, songwriter, author and singer; member of Fairport Convention and solo artist
New West Records
Episode: Ep. #1144: Richard Thompson
Lex Walton
Multidisciplinary artist (songwriter, singer, musician, actress, poet, filmmaker)
Lex Walton
Episode: Ep. #1143: Lex Walton
Will Schwartz
Musician, member of Imperial Teen
Imperial Teen
Episode: Ep. #1142: Imperial Teen
Jone Stebbins
Musician, member of Imperial Teen
Imperial Teen
Episode: Ep. #1142: Imperial Teen

Hosts

Vish Khanna
Host of Kreative Kontrol
V. Shkana
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Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 546 ratings
  • Cringerviews, Not Interviews

    The host seems to cross the line with his questioning fairly regularly and then spend ten minutes back tracking and apologizing for the phrasing he used. It’s like a non funny version of curb your enthusiasm with the various members of Fugazi as guests.

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    briantunney
    United Statesa month ago
  • Light

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

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    LessCouchOn
    United States10 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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

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The show is valued for authentic, insightful looks into indie and Canadian music scenes.
Listeners often praise deep artist conversations and guest quality, but some feel the host dominates or interrupts.
Sponsorship and funding discussions are viewed positively by those who value independent media, though some listeners dislike frequent solicitations.

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Ep. #1148: James Brandon Lewis
Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about this record and how you came to make it?
Lewis says William Parker invited him to work with the Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theater Company on a production about Dvořák coming to America. The experience led to years of research and eventually to the album, which reimagines Dvořák's music for a sextet.
Ep. #1148: James Brandon Lewis
Q: What does a Guggenheim Fellowship mean, and what do you do with it?
Lewis says the fellowship gives him financial freedom to continue his work. He proposed writing another album for his quartet and a string piece featuring a string quartet and himself.
Ep. #1149: Ghostkeeper
Q: Do you think acting and filmmaking has informed your work as a musician?
Ghostkeeper says both acting and songwriting involve finding a personal connection to a character or idea and expressing shared humanity with sincerity.
Ep. #1149: Ghostkeeper
Q: Which came first for you, acting, so to speak, or theater or music?
Film was Ghostkeeper's first creative ambition. He began acting classes after moving to Calgary, but music soon gained momentum and became another major pursuit.
Ep. #1144: Richard Thompson
Q: Can you just tell us about that particular song? What inspired it and is any of it based on reality?
Thompson describes “Everybody's Stealing” as an amusing song about different forms of being taken from, including theft, taxes and intellectual property. He says some people close to him borrowed things and did not return them, but avoids giving personal details.

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What is Kreative Kontrol about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, long-form interview series focused on musicians and other culture creators, with a strong emphasis on indie and Canadian music scenes. Episodes mix deep dives into creative processes, songwriting, production, and touring with personal anecdotes, cultural context, and practical insights about funding, DIY approaches, and the realities of building a career in music and independent media. Noteworthy is the host's breadth of guest profiles—from indie bands to solo artists and scene historians—delivering intimate conversations that explore artistry, collaboration, and the evolving landscape of independent music. Fans and potential guests may find the blend of craft, storytelling, and community funding particularly compelling, along... more

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