Avery Friedman Interview
On this episode, Weajue is joined by singer-songwriter Avery Friedman to walk through the tender terrain of her debut album, New Thing. What began as a private act of survival- writing songs alone in her room, quickly transformed into a full-bodied practice of vulnerability, expression, and queer joy.
Tomato Flower Interview
In this episode, Weadee sits down with Tomato Flower to talk about the everchanging architecture of their songwriting — from the politics of form, to learning which walls to break down. We trace the emotional undercurrents of songs like Radical, and Destroyer, and reflect on the tensions between brevity and maximalism. Along the way: we play their 2024 record No from top to bottom.
Conjure Hand
In this episode of Absent Sounds, Weadee chats with Conjure Hand, the Victoria-based band behind the captivating album Spellbound Blues. When it comes to pushing the boundaries of rock and blues, Conjure Hand is a name that stands out. With powerful chords and a studio sound that’s just as raw and electrifying as their live performances, they’re redefining the genre one track at a time. Tune in as they break down their creative process, inspirations, and what’s next on the horizon.
Motherhood Interview
Hola everyone! Today we’re back with another Tavern Tour interview this time, I had the privilege of sitting down with the endlessly inventive, boundary-pushing band, Motherhood. Over the years, their sonic world has been no secret to music lovers across the country—one filled with sharp turns, playful chaos, and a deep sense of purpose. Their latest record, Thunder Perfect Mind, is no exception, moving through themes of surrender, propulsion, and the forces beyond our control. Here’s the full episode!
Sunforger Interview
Welcome back friends and foes! In today’s episode, we get to talk to the dynamic and ever-evolving band, Sunforger. This group, consisting of Kier, Piper, Chris, and Spencer have secretly been living in my ears for the better part of 5 years noodling around in post-grunge/post-whatever sounds. Track after track, the band’s knack for balancing songwriting with tenacity shines through, making their last record, Sunforger, all the better.
We go through each of the tracks together, and get a glips into the world of Sunforger for a bit, straight from the heart of Montreal. Listen live @ 1pm EST on CJAM 99.1FM, and check out the archive page for the interview if you miss it 🙂
2024 Absent Sounds Recap
Here are our favs, with some help from our friends!
Tanukichan Interview
Welcome back, friends! Today’s episode is featuring fuzzed-out-shoegaze-rocker Tanukichan, the moniker of artist Hannah Von Loon. Her latest EP, “Circles,” released on September 20th, 2024, beautifully weaves themes of personal growth and cyclical patterns in life.
Tall Heights Interview
On this episode of Absent Sounds, Weadee chats with Paul Wright of Boston-based duo, Tall Heights. ! Their latest album, Softly Softly , released on October 18th, beautifully captures the quiet essence of autumn.
Algernon Cadwallader Interview
On today’s episode of We Built This House, we take a deep dive into the legacy of Algernon Cadwallader—a band that didn’t just play music but helped build the foundation of the emo revival. Together, Peter Helmis, Joe Reinhart, Colin Mahony and Nick Tazza all join us starting from their roots as Halfway to Holland, tracing their journey through DIY basement shows, relentless touring, and a punk ethos that defined their sound.
From Indian Lakes Interview
Since 2009, From Indian Lakes has been weaving a unique blend of emo, dreamo/whatever-mo, and post-hardcore, that’s pulled listeners into the moody depths of Indian Lakes, California. So much so, that we even named our radio show after one of their albums.