Episode 17 - Lindzey Autumn

That's right boys and girls. Episode 17 is now out there in the world for everyone to hear.

Join me as I sit down with 21-year old singer-songwriter Lindzey Autumn. Over the course of 45-minutes, we'll talk about how she got started and on adjusting to life in Idaho after moving here several years ago from California.

We'll talk about her ability to tap into that "dark place" in order to write the songs she does and drawing upon her own personal experiences. Lindzey and I will also talk about her songwriting process, those "aha moments" that come all too infrequently, the types of songs she likes to cover, and the importance of lyrics.

We'll also get into other singers Lindzey's been compared to (Alison Krauss, anyone?), her challenge in trying to write happy songs, and the universality of melancholy songs. She discusses her own goals in music and talks about what's next, what she'd do if she wasn't writing and performing music, and the challenges of putting together a band.

Lindzey and I will also talk about her ability to sound older than her years, both in terms of her singing and in terms of her lyrics. She talks about what pain has taught her about life, and about her hopes of making music a full-time career.

Along the way, Lindzey also shares three of her songs, "Angel," "Good Luck," and "?."

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Episode 016 - Logan's Heroes & Between Disasters

Episode 16 of Measured Voices is here, boys and girls! (Just click the play button at the top of the page.) This episode has double the pleasure and double the fun as I sit down with Jesse Niebolt of the bands (that's right, plural) Logan's Heroes and Between Disasters.

Lippu (L) and Jesse Niebolt

During the first 30 minutes, Jesse is joined by his brother Lippu to talk about their duo, Logan's Heroes. We talk name origins, musical backgrounds, and musical style. (The brothers, their father, and their grandfather have one instrument in common.)

Jesse and Lippu also discuss their brotherly bond and the seemingly musical sixth sense they have because of that bond. We'll talk about their first ever show (Frozen figures prominently), their goals, and plans for recording. Jesse and Lippu also perform two Logan's Heroes tunes, "Ain't Got Time For That" and "Road Trip Song."

After that, Jesse stays at the mic and is joined by drummer Zachary Breuer and bassist Shawn Dirksen to talk about their trio, Between Disasters.

From L-R: Zachary, Jesse, and Shawn

Jesse talks about differences between the two bands. The three also talk about their influences, the band's origins (including how the name came about), and their approaches to songwriting and revision.

The band talks about the EP they released earlier this year and the reaction they've received. We wrap up by talking about possible plans for a full album, hopes for doing a music video, and a couple of upcoming shows. Between Disasters also performs two songs, "Make Our Own Way" and "Don't Give Up."

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Listen to the Between Disasters EP, A New Era, on Soundcloud.
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