Interview: Mischka (Michaela Tomanikova)

Here it is. We talk about music we love, seeing Porcupine Tree live, and give thanks to all our previous guests. All previous episodes are still online and will be for the forseeable future.  Thank you. Be excellent to each other.

Huge edition of BPM Pod, packed with the music we've loved recently. Plus, Chris tests his rock knowledge in this edition of Fact or Fiction, and the poetic Leonard Cohen-esque singer-songwriter Phileas swings by for a chat.   Music used in this episode Falling In Reverse - "Voices In My Head" - YouTube Wild Rivers - Weatherman (Official Video) - YouTube Marteria - Kids (2 Finger an den Kopf) [Offizielles Video] - YouTube Strand of Oaks - Galacticana (Official Visualization) - YouTube The Cinematic Orchestra - 'To Build A Home' - YouTube The Cinematic Orchestra - All Things To All Men (feat. Roots Manuva) - YouTube Phileas - Doobie (What a feeling) - YouTube Phileas - Breathe (A most beautiful present) - YouTube Moves Johnson - YouTube

A bonus musing edition where Ashley asks the question: can you hear a city in a song? Let us know on Facebook or Instagram.

Phileas swings by the podcast to talk musical influences, writing songs from an introspective and personal perspective, and the upcoming album due in October. Check out Phileas on YouTube: Phileas - YouTube

A bunch of stuff on the podcast this time, including music we've been listening to (Porcupine Tree, The Staves, Heavy Heavy, Nekrogoblikon, Wintersun, Tame Impala), a game of Overrated vs. Underrated, and Chris talks about the making of the new Weinhardt single 'Prism'. Plus, we nerd out over a bunch of gear, and Chris's journey to sell it all. 

Fyordor from the electronic rock project Hollow Frames swings by the podcast to talk about his latest releases, Ain't No Grave, and The Management Of Forest Affairs. Along the way, we mention Skinny Puppy, the importance of weaving social issues into music, and the joy of indiscriminately immersing oneself into the local music scene.

It's Ashley's 33rd birthday. On his playlist are the HEAVY HEAVY gang, with their new single. It's so awesome even Ella likes it (stay tuned at the end).  More HEAVY HEAVY info here: Music | HEAVY HEAVY (bandcamp.com)

Pianist and singer-songwriter MISCHKA TOMANÍKOVÁ stops by BPM Pod to talk about her songwriting process, the importance of classical music training, and the future ambitions for her music.  More info: X Minor | MISCHKA (bandcamp.com) Biography / | mischka-tomanikova (pianistmichaelatomanikova.com)

Join Ashley and Chris on this short, sharp, sweltering episode as they chat about the music they've loved recently. Plus, Chris succeeds in his mission of replicating the sound of Kurt Cobain's guitar on 'Come As You Are', and Dan Auerbach's guitar on 'Gold on the Ceiling' by The Black Keys.   Chris also shows us a proper valuable tape delay, tells us the story behind it, and explains why they're pretty damn cool.   AND! If you're in the Berlin area, check out Chris LIVE with his band on 28 August as part of the Heningsdorf festival.   Music in this episode The Staves - Nothing's Gonna Happen [Official Audio] - YouTube The Jayhawks - Everybody Knows (Official Music Video) - YouTube The Black Keys - Gold On The Ceiling [Official Music Video] - YouTube Nirvana - Come As You Are (Official Music Video) - YouTube Robert Miles - Children (Official Video) - YouTube

An hour-long, mostly uncut, wide-ranging interview with Chris and Shaun from the Berlin-based rock outfit, Inspectre.  In the podcast, the gang talk about musical beginnings, British humour, and the importance of nineties rock music. Check out Inspectre on Instagram @inspectre_band Inspectre (@inspectre_band) • Instagram photos and videos