Kimberly Junod

On 'Bird Songs Of A Killjoy,' Bedouine Only Feels LA's Sunshine Sometimes

By & • 35 minutes ago

Our guest, Azniv Korkejian, records as Bedouine. The name reflects the many moves Azniv has made in her life — born Syria, Azniv grew up in Saudi Arabia before coming to the United States. Here, she lived in Boston and Houston, as well as several other Southern cities, before she settled in Los Angeles' Echo Park neighborhood.

Kelsey Waldon Represents The Neo-Traditional Scene Burgeoning In Nashville

By & • Nov 22, 2019

There are 8,000 stories in Music City from folks who arrive here with a dream in their hearts for a music career. But how exactly do you get there? There are just as many paths to success.

Pete Townshend On Creativity, 'The Age Of Anxiety' And The Who's New Record

By , & • Nov 18, 2019

Pete Townshend: Not only is he the major creative force behind The Who, but he's also released several of his own solo records, prompted the first-known use of the term "rock opera" (for 1969's Tommy) and he's even credited with being the first person to smash a guitar on stage.

Jessy Wilson Finds A Rock Vibe With Patrick Carney

By & • Nov 7, 2019

It took some convincing, but Jessy Wilson's new album was produced by Patrick Carney of The Black Keys; little did he know that was her plan all along. When Wilson's former band, the Americana act Muddy Magnolias, broke up, she reached out to Carney to explore rock 'n' roll sounds on her next record. The result is her debut solo album, Phase.

The Infectious Joy Of Mwenso & The Shakes

By & • Nov 4, 2019

There are charismatic people, and then there's Michael Mwenso. The leader of Mwenso & the Shakes is full of energy, charm and most importantly, joy. That joy is ever-present when he's telling stories about growing up in Ghana and Nigeria and spending four years trying to impress James Brown.

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