Moon Hooch is a Brooklyn-based trio made up of James Muschler, Mike Wilbur, and Wenzl McGowen.  The three first met while attending New York School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. The band's unique sound, crafted by a simplistic combination of two saxophones and a...

On Darwin's 207th birthday, I got to share my interview with scientific illustrator, Taina Litwak of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and spend some time talking about the life and accomplishments of Maria Sibylla Merian, a founding 'mother' of illustration....

Listen to the full podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/swooncity/ultimate-heartache-playlist I can't help but wag my tail at the act of putting music into genres. It's a somewhat vain and private pleasure to feel incisive enough to peel back the layers of a song to...

On today's show, we will listen to tracks spanning across three decades of Charles Mingus' career. The esteemed composer, conductor, and bassist saw himself as the heir to Duke Ellington's dynasty, and few jazz fans today would disagree with him. His works take jazz...

Billie Holiday is often considered to be one of jazz’s most prominent and influential musicians. Her unique vocal sound and style “changed the art of American pop vocals forever,” according to John Bush. While her pre-musician years were plagued with hardships, her...

As soon as I learned that Glass Animals would be part of the Wakarusa press conference, I tried hard to come up with a way to phrase a question I'd had since first hearing their music: the inspiration behind their tongue-in-cheek sleazy, almost slimy sound. As often...

I think it’s fair to say that Reptar’s afternoon set at Wakarusa did not get off to a good start. After butting heads with the sound guys during the sound check, the band’s 4:00 show didn’t begin until 4:40. To make matters worse, just as the four band members were...

The Music of Guardians of the Galaxy What can I say? Not only was Guardians of the Galaxy a wickedly awesome film, but the music featured in it was equally as amazing. Part of the reason I liked the movie so much was the soundtrack – it showcased some really great...

I first met Adam Leech in 2007 at his Vintage Clothing Store, The Leechpit. From our first meeting, there was no doubt in my mind that Adam is a genuine-individual. Dressed in the Grunge-punk uniform of tattered jeans, local band tee, and grandfather cardigan...

It’s old news to some and an announcement for others that when I graduate in May, I have the exciting opportunity to move to Oregon for the summer. This summer I’ll be working at Camp Magruder as the Program Director under my good friend, Troy Taylor. Because of that,...