podcast, record label, fever dream by J.D. Reager
Host J.D. Reager talks to musician Josh Shaw about the big snowstorm in Memphis, how the pandemic derailed his band Blvck Hippie‘s plans for 2020 and beyond, getting started as … Continue Reading New episode: Peace and Freedom with Josh Shaw (Blvck Hippie)
Host J.D. Reager talks to musician Josh Stevens about the evolution of his band Glorious Abhor, how becoming a parent has affected his ambition and creativity, moonlighting with Back to … Continue Reading New episode: The King Is Dead with Josh Stevens (Glorious Abhor, Tape Deck)
Host J.D. Reager talks to musician Zachary Corsa (Nonconnah, Lost Trail) about relocating from North Carolina to Memphis, the burgeoning Memphis experimental music scene, his creative process in Nonconnah, making … Continue Reading New episode: There’s Always More with Zachary Corsa (Nonconnah, Lost Trail)
Host J.D. Reager talks to his old friend and Memphis musician Jeff Hulett about his recent hot streak of creativity during the pandemic, remote collaborations, his evolving role in Snowglobe, … Continue Reading New episode: Safe At Home with Jeff Hulett (Snowglobe)
Host J.D. Reager shares how his life has been affected by COVID-19 before talking to two former collaborators about their experiences. First, Kelly Orcutt of Glossary tells a frustrating story … Continue Reading New episode: COVID-19 Special Report with Kelly Orcutt (Glossary) and J.R. Wicker (Imagination Head)
Host J.D. Reager kicks off the show by spinning “How Can You Walk Away,” the first single off of Memphis musician John Paul Keith‘s new album The Rhythm of the … Continue Reading New episode: Don’t Say It, Show It with John Paul Keith
Host J.D. Reager speaks to Memphis musicians Joshua McLane and Brennan Whalen about their work together as HEELS, how the pandemic canceled “their year” in 2020, the inspiration behind the … Continue Reading New episode: Distraction with Joshua McLane and Brennan Whalen (HEELS)
Host J.D. Reager and guest producer Brendan Danley present the second in a 2-part collection of favorite moments from the very first year of Back to the Light – and … Continue Reading New episode: Best of 2020 Volume 2
Host J.D. Reager and guest producer Brendan Danley present the first in a 2-part collection of favorite moments from the very first year of Back to the Light! Clips include … Continue Reading New episode: Best of 2020 Volume 1
Host J.D. Reager kicks things off by playing two songs – one Christmas-y and familiar, one not – from the archives of his guest, longtime friend and former bandmate Tommy … Continue Reading New episode: We’re Adults with Tommy Bateman (The Passport Again, The Henrys, Benton’s Country Ham)
Host J.D. Reager kicks things off by spinning “Snollygoster Goon,” the new single off of The Lickerish Quartet‘s new E.P. Threesome Vol. 2. Then he talks to Roger Manning Jr., … Continue Reading New episode: Threesome with Roger Manning Jr., Tim Smith and Eric Dover (The Lickerish Quartet, Jellyfish)
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Host J.D. Reager celebrates the release of his old band Two Way Radio‘s long lost album Succinct Extinction by playing three of its key tracks, and by talking to fellow … Continue Reading New episode: The Two Way Radio Episode with Andrew McColgan and Kate Crowder (Two Way Radio, The Downsprouts)
Host J.D. Reager kicks off the show by debuting two unreleased songs: one of his own featuring this week’s guest Steve Selvidge on lead guitar, and one of of Steve’s. … Continue Reading New episode: Brick Walls and Train Tracks with Steve Selvidge (The Hold Steady, Bash & Pop, Sons of Mudboy)
Host J.D. Reager talks to his longtime friend and the founder of Knoxville’s Market Square Farmers Market, Charlotte Tolley, about their days together in school, her work with the non-profit … Continue Reading New episode: Drifting Away with Charlotte Tolley (Nourish Knoxville) and Michael Graber (Graber Gryass)
Host J.D. Reager is joined by one of his all-time favorite songwriters, Matthew Caws of Nada Surf. They talk about the election results and how Matthew found inspiration in America’s … Continue Reading New episode: Just Wait with Matthew Caws (Nada Surf)
