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Hosted by Alex Green, Stereo Embers: The Podcast is a weekly podcast airing exclusively on Bombshell Radio (www.bombshellradio.com) that features interviews with musicians, authors, artists and actors talking about the current creative moment in their lives. A professor at St. Mary's College of California, Alex is the Editor-In-Chief of Stereo Embers Magazine (www.stereoembersmagazine.com), the au... more

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"Obviously Five Believers" Formed in 1980 by the Kentucky-born former roadie for X, Top Jimmy, his band Top Jimmy and the Rhythm Pigs were local L.A. heroes. Playing a wicked blend of American roots music and scrappy R&B, Top Jimmy and the Rhythm Pig... more

"Songs of Douglass and Littell" It's hard to think of a more beautiful voice than that of Inara George. Filled with elegance and finesse, the Maryland-born, L.A.-raised George is one of my favorite singers on the planet. She's got this subtle power t... more

"Song Writers On The Run" Perhaps best known as one of the co-founding members of the late great Australian band The Go-Betweens, singer/songwriter Robert Forster has been putting out critically acclaimed solo albums since his 1990 debut Danger In Th... more

"I Should Be Happy" Singer/keyboardist Anne Richmond Boston showed up on the musical timeline in the late '70s when she joined the Atlanta indie rock outfit The Swimming Pool Q's. Before the goldrush of bands like R.E.M., Soul Asylum, O Positive, Big... more

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Steve Berlin
Saxophonist and member of Los Lobos, former Top Jimmy and the Rhythm Pigs sax player
Los Lobos
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0492: Steve Berlin (Los Lobos. Top Jimmy And The Rhythm Pigs)
Inara George
Singer and musician known for The Bird And The Bee and solo work
The Bird And The Bee; The Living Sisters; Merrick
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0491: Inara George (The Bird And Bee)
Robert Forster
Aussie singer-songwriter, co-founder of The Go-Betweens, solo artist
Robert Forster (artist)
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0490: Robert Forster (The Go-Betweens)
Anne Richmond Boston
Singer and keyboardist, former member of The Swimming Pool Qs
The Swimming Pool Qs / Solo Artist
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0489: Anne Richmond Boston (The Swimming Pool Q's)
Kelly Foley
Former singer of The Torn Boys; forensic psychologist and archivist of the Stockton Underground
Independent Project Records (IPR) artist/curator
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0488: Kelly Foley (A Low-FI History of Gary Young And Pavement)
Dominique Fils-Aime
Canadian-born artist with Juno Awards, blues/jazz/soul vocalist
Independent musician
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0487: Dominique Fils-Aimé
Brian Futter
Guitarist known for his work with Catherine Wheel and his new band Good Day Father.
Good Day Father
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0486: Brian Futter (Catherine Wheel, Good Day Father)
Peter Hook
Iconic musician known for his work with Joy Division and New Order
Peter Hook and the Light
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast O485: Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order)
Ben Vaughn
New Jersey born musician recognized for his versatility, having produced close to 20 albums and collaborated with a variety of artists, known for his love of diverse music genres.
Independent musician
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0484: Ben Vaughn

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Alex Green
Host of the show; editor/author with deep involvement in music journalism and arts media.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • The Nick Heyward interview was bliss!

    What a profound & beautiful chat with Nick. Looking forward to listening again & to some other episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lahelia
    Australia9 months ago
  • More than music!!

    This podcast is so much more than just a music podcast. Stereo Embers hits the full spectrum of talented creatives—authors, musicians, actors, and artists. Alex Green delivers an interview week after week with clever wit and ease. It is rare that you get to experience an interview that feels like you’re witnessing a creative camaraderie forming. Don’t sleep on this podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sukisioux
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Funny witty host! Always a pleasure to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anubi12
    United States3 years ago
  • Fun and fascinating show about creativity

    Warm, wise, and witty host; creative and excited guests: this show delivers up terrific conversations about the artistic process and life as a musician, writer, or other kind of artist week after week. Don’t miss it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KatieBro
    United States3 years ago
  • Terrific podcast!

    I love learning about different people’s creative processes from this show. And Alex brings the best out of his guests with his warmth, knowledge, and enthusiasm. Great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MomKaw1
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's warmth, depth, and ability to bring guests out of their shells.
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Guests and hosts are consistently noted for insightful storytelling and reverent respect for artists' processes.

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0492: Steve Berlin (Los Lobos. Top Jimmy And The Rhythm Pigs)
Q: What was your experience with the LA punk/R&B crossover scene and how did it influence your playing?
He explains that the LA scene was a hotbed of experimentation and energy, where he learned to shape-shift between styles, collaborate with a wide range of musicians, and push his own musical boundaries.
Stereo Embers The Podcast 0492: Steve Berlin (Los Lobos. Top Jimmy And The Rhythm Pigs)
Q: Do you remember the first time that you came and played in San Francisco or Berkeley?
Berlin describes early shows in SF, including Mabuhay Gardens, and recalls the blurred lines between memory and myth, emphasizing the thrill of early gigs and the sense of discovery in a vibrant live scene.
Stereo Embers The Podcast 0491: Inara George (The Bird And Bee)
Q: Are you singing every day, and what is your daily practice like?
She notes that she should sing more, values warmups and practice when preparing for shows, and acknowledges aging voice changes which influence her routine.
Stereo Embers The Podcast 0489: Anne Richmond Boston (The Swimming Pool Q's)
Q: What was the experience like with the major label and the makeover demand, and how did that shape your approach later?
The makeover demand was humiliating and revealing of industry expectations, which contributed to her decision to step away and later pursue more independent, artist-focused projects.
Stereo Embers The Podcast 0489: Anne Richmond Boston (The Swimming Pool Q's)
Q: What happened with the shelved second album, and how did you revive it?
The album sat in a closet, but a friend funded digitizing the tapes, revealing extra tracks and allowing Anne to remix and remix again, turning it into a fresh project that finally saw the light of day.

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Recent guests on Stereo Embers: The Podcast include:

1. Steve Berlin
2. Inara George
3. Robert Forster
4. Anne Richmond Boston
5. Kelly Foley
6. Dominique Fils-Aime
7. Brian Futter
8. Peter Hook

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