Episodes

Here you’ll find all the episodes of The Tape Deck!

May 31, 2019The 27 Club: A Series

EXTENDED PLAY: The 27 Club #1 – Robert Johnson

It’s Episode 1 of the TDP EP on the 27 Club! Today’s episode is about the literally legendary Delta blues master, Robert Johnson.
May 23, 2019Episodes

#13: Synesthesia (This Song Tastes Funny) (feat. Jordan Lowe)

With guest Jordan Lowe, we delve into synesthesia, or the intermingling of senses is uncommon ways, and how it appears in the music world. There’s also a lot of discussion about food, because it’s a cool connection!
May 17, 2019Episodes

#12: Grime, Gear and Gaffer Tape (feat. Sam Bell)

Today’s podcast is with producer extraordinaire Sam Bell, who’s been lucky enough to work with Taylor Swift, Robbie Williams, Minus the Bear and dozens of other acclaimed acts across the world. Listen to his tales about recording REM’s last songs and working with Jackknife Lee, and take a load off as we chat about grime’s rise in the UK, the plight of the gearhead and the fallacy of searching for perfection.
May 10, 2019Episodes

#11: The Recently-Played Game (feat. Bil Palmer)

Today we’ve got the lovely Bil Palmer on as a guest, as we dive into each other’s recently played lists in the name of experimentation.
May 3, 2019Episodes

#10: A Face Full of Faithfull (feat. Rigo Hernandez)

Today’s episode features the return of Rigo Hernandez, and we dive into a retrospective of one of the most resilient rock artists in history, Marianne Faithfull.
April 26, 2019Episodes

#9: The Rise and Fall of the Rhythm Game Genre and the Spiders From Mars (feat. Michael Moura)

Today we chat with Twitch streamer and world famous brother Michael Moura about the history of rhythm games and how they exploded (and crashed) in the span of a few years.
April 19, 2019Episodes

#8: Yet Another Discussion About Weezer (feat. Cody Pearce)

Today’s episode features Cody Pierce, a local musician and self-described Weezer fan. We dive into the nitty-gritty of what the hell is going on with this band that is somehow still relevant today.
April 12, 2019Episodes

#7: Music Journalism is Easy! (feat. Dan Ray)

Today’s episode features Dan Ray, CEO of Dan’s Tunes, an outlet devoted to covering Seattle’s sprawling underground music scene. Watch as we veer wildly off track and talk about college, Candy Crush, the band Queen, and the Jewish religion.
April 5, 2019Episodes

#6: Greetings from “Fire Island” (feat. Tristan Jemsek)

Dogbreth leader Tristan Jemsek speaks about his hometown of Phoenix and the bands he grew up with, and we do our part in taking Spotify to task. Listen closely for all those underground bands!
March 29, 2019Episodes

#5: The Birth of a Sun King (feat. Rob Granfelt)

Today we’ve got Rob Granfelt, one of the hardest working musicians in Seattle, talking about working within large bands, the creative process behind the recently-released sunking, and the importance of genuineness in music creation.