Three Local Music Podcasts You Need to Hear
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Ah, the thrill of discovery. Your new favorite band might be on the reels of one of these podcasts.
These sideshows to a promotions company, a public radio show and our alt weekly's music blog offer extras untold -- and, in one case, some insight into music writers' love lives. Don't lose these links.
Gutterth Podcast
Who runs it: Gutterth, the friendly Denton-based music and art production company and record label behind the multi-venue Gutterth Live series.
Main idea: Laid-back showcase of experimental folk and artistic rock. Updates monthly.
Latest episode: Interview with members of Mount Righteous, plus a live performance of an unreleased song; an unreleased track from Gutterth Records staple Daniel Folmer, and songs by distinguished Denton bands The Baptist Generals and History At Our Disposal.
Track By Track with Paul Slavens
Who runs it: Host of KERA's 90.1 at Night and musician Paul Slavens.
Main idea: Particularly literate musicians from the DFW music scene tell stories behind their songs as clips of the recordings play. Updates bi-weekly.
Latest episode: Dallas favorite Rhett Miller, better known as the Old 97s frontman, discusses his emotionally charged new self-titled solo album.
DC9 At Night Podcast
Who runs it: Dallas Observer music editor Pete Freedman and a rotating cast of music writers.
Main idea: State-of-scene-analysis, relevant music news, LOL TMI. Used to update weekly.
Latest episode: A rundown of area bands who made the South by Southwest lineup; silliness ensues. We're not sure what's with the long vacation, but we hope these super-busy guys (and gal!) keep yappin'.)
