The Human Recommendation interview #22, Adam Sturgeon from Status/Non Status and Ombiigizi
The Human Recommendation is a weekly radio show on Flirt FM 101.3 in Galway city showcasing the best of indie & alternative music from Ireland and around the globe. But in this special interview side project, host Damien had to opportunity to chat to musician, cultural educator and advocate Adam Sturgeon from Status/Non Status and Ombiigizi.Adam has been amplifying Indigenous voices and the need for cultural preservation. We had a thoughtful conversation about his music which has been short listed for the Polaris music prize, his culture and Indigenous futurisms.The interview contains two tracks "Surely Travel" from his Status/Non Status record and "Ziibi" from Ombiigizi second album 'Shame'.Check out my review of that record here: To keep up with the Human Recommendation, subscribe to the newsletterhttps://buttondown.com/thehumanrecommendation
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The Human Recommendation interview #23, Dublin alternative rock band Kapayja
The Human Recommendation is a weekly radio show on Flirt FM 101.3 in Galway city showcasing the best of indie & alternative music from Ireland and around the globe. But in this special interview side project, host Damien had to opportunity to chat with Dublin independent alternative rock band Kapayja. These young musicians have successfully navigated their first digital release cycle with their debut EP 'Age of the Open Book'. They spoke about coming together as a band, making music, their self-titled “spook rock” genre and the thrill of playing a completed music project in front of a live audience.Interview contains two tracks, "Two for joy" and "Sirens"To keep up with the Human Recommendation, subscribe to the newsletterhttps://buttondown.com/thehumanrecommendation
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The Human Recommendation interview #24, with Yuuf, an awesome four-piece instrumental band
The Human Recommendation is a weekly radio show on Flirt FM 101.3 in Galway city showcasing the best of indie & alternative music from Ireland and around the globe. But in this special interview side project, host Damien had to opportunity to chat with Yuuf, an exceptional four-piece instrumental band. The band members are Andrin (Percussion), Oli (Drums), Hugo(Guitar), Anthony (Bass) and hail from Switzerland, Denmark, France, and England. These awesome musicians blend their diverse musical tastes into their sound, as showcased by their EP's influences ranging from classical Spanish guitar to Studio Ghibli scores. Their 5-track EP, 'Alma's Cove' was just released on June 20th Via Ninja Tune’s Technicolour imprint.The band are busy touring this Summer, try catch them live! Tour dates are here: The interview contains two tracks "Alma's Cove" and "Silky Spring" recorded live from Aarhus, Denmark.To keep up with the Human Recommendation, subscribe to the newsletterhttps://buttondown.com/thehumanrecommendation
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The Human Recommendation interview #19 Wiles
The Human Recommendation is a biweekly radio show on FlirtFM 101.3 in Galway city, Ireland which showcases the best of indie & alternative music from Ireland and around the globe. But in this special interview side project, host Damien had to opportunity to speak with an exciting emerging Vancouver based band called Wiles. They are Kate Cunningham, Josh Cunningham, Brian Miller and Shane Monteiro.Their excellent EP "If You Can Hear Me Now You're Not Far Enough Away" was recorded at Flash Recording in East Vancouver and released through Good Stones // Calm Water.We had a fun conversation about the making of their E.P, their lyrical storytelling, playing live, the city of Vancouver and connecting together through their mate Sasha Balazic, (Tractor Beam) who also mixed and recorded their release.Interview features two tracks, "Half Blind" and "Variations on a Theme".BandcampTo keep up with the Human Recommendation, subscribe to the newsletterhttps://buttondown.com/thehumanrecommendation
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The Human Recommendation interview #21, with Scott Evil
The Human Recommendation is a bi-weekly radio show on FlirtFM 101.3 in Galway city showcasing the best of indie & alternative music from Ireland and around the globe. But in this special interview side project host Damien had to opportunity to chat to Julia and Rene from Scott Evil, a young exciting German alternative rock band from Cologne who play a mix of emo and dreamy shoe-gaze.They are friends who like to hang out and make music, along with their little buddy "Michel" who is a honorary canine member of the band.Their debut album 'Big Dipper' drops June 5th on Spinda Records and this fun interview contains two singles from that record with "Circles" and "Pizzazz"To keep up with the Human Recommendation, subscribe to the newsletterhttps://buttondown.com/thehumanrecommendation
The Human Recommendation is a weekly radio show on Flirt FM 101.3 in Galway city showcasing the best indie & alternative music from Ireland and around the globe.But in this special interview side project, host Damien takes the opportunity to converse with sound artists, musicians and indie record label owners.Newsletter to accompany the show is available at https://buttondown.com/thehumanrecommendationInstagram page https://www.instagram.com/humanrecommendation/
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