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Mind Of A Musician

Mind Of A Musician

By Vandarth

A deeper journey into the music. We discuss great unknown bands that no one knows about, what it's like to be a starving artist, and analyze new releases. Includes clips of popular songs for critical review. Our mission is to help underground and local artists find a wider audience.
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#21 - Recording An Album In 32 Hours & A Song Inspired By X-Files!

Mind Of A MusicianMar 07, 2019

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#44 - Interview with Uche and the Crash
May 25, 202018:54
#43 - Reggae Review! Lively Up ft. Brian Tiemeyer
Feb 28, 202017:24
#42 - Death Cow - Pioneer EP Review!
Jan 27, 202035:40
#41 - Harrison Steele & Yellow-Bellied Sullivan - Augustino Brewing's New Years Party Preview

#41 - Harrison Steele & Yellow-Bellied Sullivan - Augustino Brewing's New Years Party Preview

Previewing artists performing at Augustino Brewing's 2019 New Years Eve Party!  The night will feature a special 3-course meal.  Admission is free, but the meal experience requires a ticket.  Snag a presale ticket on Augustino Brewing's Facebook page for 30% off!

Dec 24, 201919:56
#40 - Aether: The Truth interview & Adam Capps interview
Dec 06, 201920:34
#39 - Project Hero - Songs about real-life costumed superheroes, plus bonfire interview!
Nov 12, 201947:30
#38 - Interview with Re:bound
Oct 29, 201909:52
#37 - Augustino Brewing Anniversary Party Preview Part 2 - After Judo & Dusty Grant
Oct 08, 201917:55
#36 - Augustino Brewing Anniversary Party Preview Part 1 - Whitnie Means Review & Interview
Sep 26, 201922:58
#35 - Wichita Bands - Dylan Sage Bryant Interview & Review!
Sep 11, 201927:04
#34 - Interview with drummer Shane Harper from Rise Again (Wichita, KS)
Aug 29, 201953:50
#33 - Caustic Casanova and Renegades (Barleycorn's Show Preview)

#33 - Caustic Casanova and Renegades (Barleycorn's Show Preview)

Reviewing Caustic Casanova, plus a preview of Renegades from Kansas City, who will be performing at Barleycorn's on Sept. 13th 2019 along with Rise Again, Dusty Grant, Civil and Vandarth.

All songs used for the purpose of review and no copyright infringement is intended.  All music used is the intellectual property of its respective copyright holders.  All songs reviewed in this podcast comply with fair use laws.

Aug 21, 201934:48
#32 - You Belong To Me by Solars and interview with 4 Guys With Jobs!

#32 - You Belong To Me by Solars and interview with 4 Guys With Jobs!

This episode features Solars from Lawrence, KS.  We listen to the song "You Belong To Me" and learn the surprise meaning behind the song!  Also, interviewing 4 Guys With Jobs before their set at Wave on July 20th, 2019.

Get music by Solars on Bandcamp!


All songs used with permission.  

Aug 06, 201919:56
#31 - Bands from Lawrence, KS: Lazy Waters

#31 - Bands from Lawrence, KS: Lazy Waters

In this episode we review the song All Your Life by Lazy Waters, a band from Lawrence, KS.

Check out more Lazy Waters music here.

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All songs used for the purpose of critical review and are the property of their respective copyright holders.  All music use complies with fair use laws and no copyright infringement is intended.

Jul 23, 201917:28
#30 - Bands from Lawrence, KS - Justin Klaas - Place to Wage Your War

#30 - Bands from Lawrence, KS - Justin Klaas - Place to Wage Your War

Check out Justin Klaas's music on Bandcamp

Tickets for the 25th Anniversary AIDS Walk Festival and Local Market at WAVE on July 20th

Visit Mind of a Musician's website and get the Wichita Local Bands Playlist Vol. 1 for free

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All songs used for the purpose of critical review and comply with fair use laws.  Mind Of A Musician does not claim ownership of the songs used in this podcast.  All songs are the intellectual property of their respective copyright holders.

Jun 27, 201920:29
#29 - Sprout the Anti-Hero @ The Elbow Room and Songs and Stories with Everclear @ Wave show previews
Jun 11, 201942:06
#28 - Show Preview: 6-15-19 Sprout The Anti Hero EP Release @ The Elbow Room in Wichita, KS ft. Dusty Grant, Felina Rivera, Vandarth
May 29, 201930:36
#27 - Wichita Bands - Jenny Wood & Team Tremolo, plus upcoming benefit concerts!
May 11, 201935:20
#26 - Reviewing The Appleseed Cast and stories from Rise Again's OKC show

#26 - Reviewing The Appleseed Cast and stories from Rise Again's OKC show

Check out the Wichita Local Bands Playlist and free compilation album at www.mindofamusician.com.  Coming soon:  Lawrence Local Bands Playlist!

May 02, 201942:11
#25 - Wichita Bands - Rise Again and Emigrate (Independence, KS?)
Apr 18, 201929:48
#24 - Wichita Bands - Daydream, Dougie Jones & The Sonny Jims, and visiting band The Veer Union

#24 - Wichita Bands - Daydream, Dougie Jones & The Sonny Jims, and visiting band The Veer Union

Hear other episodes and get the Wichita Local Bands Playlist at www.mindofamusician.com.

Night Tag by Daydream used with permission

All other songs used for the purpose of review and are the intellectual property of their respective copyright holders.  No infringement intended.

Apr 10, 201942:54
#23 - Pistolero B.A.F. In-Depth Album Review
Mar 21, 201922:51
#22 - Wichita Bands - After Judo, Spirit of the Stairs and visiting band The Co Founder!

#22 - Wichita Bands - After Judo, Spirit of the Stairs and visiting band The Co Founder!

In this episode we discuss a song about camping, a song about Luke Skywalker's X-Wing battle in Star Wars Episode IV, and review a song from a band coming to Wichita on March 30th!  Check out the band links below:

Links:  

Listen to the new After Judo album on Spotify or purchase their older albums on Bandcamp

Listen to Spirit of the Stairs on Spotify or purchase their albums on Bandcamp

Listen to The Co Founder on Spotify or purchase their albums on Bandcamp

"Full Stop" used for the purpose of critical review and complies with the fair use act.  No copyright infringement is intended.  "Tired Sundays" and "Trenchrun" used with permission.

Mar 14, 201941:14
#21 - Recording An Album In 32 Hours & A Song Inspired By X-Files!
Mar 07, 201919:07
#20 - When You Accidentally Erase Your Band's Entire Next Album! Plus, reviewing The Cavves and Dreamist!
Feb 28, 201918:54
#19 - Wichita Bands - Dusty Grant and Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy
Feb 21, 201915:53
#18 - Wichita Bands - Vehicles and Awaken The Echoes
Feb 14, 201920:03
#17 - Wichita Bands - Old News and Yellow Bellied Sullivan
Feb 05, 201917:33
#16 - Wichita Bands - Kill Vargas and Yutzy!
Jan 24, 201915:36
#15 - Midwest Bands - Spike the Media & Pistolero
Jan 17, 201921:55
#14 - Kansas Bands - Monta At Odds and Hypermortal

#14 - Kansas Bands - Monta At Odds and Hypermortal

This episode features two bands from Kansas!  Featuring Argentum Dreams by Monta At Odds and Microchip by Hypermortal.

Jan 11, 201918:51
#13 - Wichita Bands - Idea & Stay The Course New Song Premiere!
Dec 20, 201813:19
#12 - Christmas songs of DOOM featuring Death Cow and No Magic!

#12 - Christmas songs of DOOM featuring Death Cow and No Magic!

While No Magic's gentle 70's sound isn't exactly "doom" music, we'd say a song about getting dumped on Christmas Day qualifies. Also, Death Cow returns to the podcast with their Nirvana-inspired Christmas EP!
Dec 13, 201815:25
#11 - Punk Rock Christmas! Brenna Red, Avenues, & Sarita and the Happy Elves!

#11 - Punk Rock Christmas! Brenna Red, Avenues, & Sarita and the Happy Elves!

This episode reviews original punk rock Christmas songs! If you're tired of hearing the same holiday songs over and over again, refresh yourself and headbang your brains out to these awesome Christmas tunes!
Dec 07, 201820:15
#10 - Indy Music Scene - Veseria, The Contortionist, Before The Streetlights (Louisville)

#10 - Indy Music Scene - Veseria, The Contortionist, Before The Streetlights (Louisville)

In this episode we visit bands from the Indianapolis music scene!
This episode reviews the song Houses by Before The Streetlights, Citykids by Veseria, and Reimagined by The Contortionist.

All songs shared are for the purpose of review and are subject to the Fair Use copyright laws. All music in this episode is the intellectual property of its respective copyright holder.
Dec 01, 201826:51
#9 - Wichita Music Scene - Rise Again & visiting band Drab Majesty

#9 - Wichita Music Scene - Rise Again & visiting band Drab Majesty

In this episode we review the songs "Wanting" by Wichita band Rise Again and "Oak Wood" by California band Drab Majesty, who will visit Wichita in December.
Nov 16, 201822:50
#8 - Ludington Bands Part 1: On The Line & John Merchant and the Desolation Angels

#8 - Ludington Bands Part 1: On The Line & John Merchant and the Desolation Angels

In this episode, we travel to Ludington Michigan to review songs by On the Line and John Merchant, two artists who perform at the annual Ludrock Music & Friends festival in Ludington, MI. Also, hear the crazy story about the giant bug that flew in my ear.
Nov 10, 201822:58
#7 - Wichita Bands Pt. 3 - Dusty Grant, Daydream, and Roxy Roca (Austin, TX)

#7 - Wichita Bands Pt. 3 - Dusty Grant, Daydream, and Roxy Roca (Austin, TX)

In this episode we preview three bands playing in Wichita, KS next month. Reviewing the songs "All Crashed Down" by Dusty Grant, "Pillows and Wings" by Daydream and "Taurus" by Roxy Roca.
Oct 30, 201824:54
#6 - Kansas City Bands Pt. 1 - The Caves - Give It Away Or Lose It

#6 - Kansas City Bands Pt. 1 - The Caves - Give It Away Or Lose It

In this episode we review the song Give It Away Or Lose It by The Caves, a band from Kansas City, Missouri.
Oct 24, 201808:37
#5 - Wichita Bands Part 2 - Wave Grand Opening Preview! Spirit of the Stairs, The Cavves, Death Cow!

#5 - Wichita Bands Part 2 - Wave Grand Opening Preview! Spirit of the Stairs, The Cavves, Death Cow!

Previewing 3 bands from the upcoming show at Wave celebrating their grand opening! Featuring Spirit of the Stairs, The Cavves and Death Cow!
Oct 16, 201820:36
#4 - Wichita Bands Part 1: Silent Film by From Dust To Beating Hearts

#4 - Wichita Bands Part 1: Silent Film by From Dust To Beating Hearts

Part 1 of a series on bands from Wichita, Kansas featuring Silent Film by From Dust To Beating Hearts
Oct 12, 201818:26
#3 - "Velvet Sky" by Elk Moon
Oct 04, 201816:54
#2 - "Catalyst" by Komptoro
Sep 27, 201817:06
#1 - Dune by Kadebra

#1 - Dune by Kadebra

In the first episode of Mind of a Musician, we listen to and analyze the song Dune by Kadebra, a project composed of American and Russian musicians. Also, the origin of the Good, Bad, Respect game.
Sep 10, 201818:02