Spare Notes

Art begins before it’s created. This is Spare Notes.

Spare Notes looks at the things that are not so centered when it comes to the artists profiles, and sure, we touch on process, though, ever lingering questions are things like, how does an artist think? How were they shaped? And, what’s their vision? And what are the entities or things attached to those questions?

This segment is called Three questions where Jonah only prepares 3 questions that are related to the artist’s current project. In this episode, he has a conversation with The Male P...

Art begins before it’s created. This is Spare Notes.Memory, Curiosity, Relationships, Grief, Family, Hope, Politics—all these things are baked into the artist's brain before they play a single note, before they paint a single brushstroke or create something that is a passive or intentional expression of themselves. No artist's path of experience is the same as another. This segment is three questions where Jonah only prepares 3 questions that are related to the artist's current project.

In this episode Jonah talks to Sophie McMinn of Sophie’s Body. Sophie’s body’s debut album, Zero, is coming...

Art begins before it’s created. This is Spare Notes.

Curiosity, Relationships, Grief, Family, Hope—all these things are baked into the artist's brain before they play a single note, before they paint a single brushstroke or create something that is a passive or intentional expression of themselves. No artist's path of experience is the same as another. This segment is Portrait of the Artist, where the artist is interviewed about their path and about their art.

In this episode Jonah talks to Kelsea Feder, also known as Blums. Her amazing debut album, Sunk Cost Fant...

Art begins before it’s created. This is Spare Notes, hosted by Jonah Evans. In this segment, Three questions, Jonah asks the artists three questions. At least one question is about the artist's current project, and the other two are about ideas connected to their artistry overall.

In this episode, Jonah talked to Diego Ramirez of Joudy. Joudy is a Brooklyn-based band, originally formed in their hometown of San Cristobal, Venezuela, in the mid 2010’s. Their new album, Permanent Maintenance, came out July 24th on Trash Casual Records. The band fled intense political climate from their home nati...

Spare Notes: Mental Health in Music.

How does music help us process emotion? What does it mean to truly be seen? And what is the distance between who we are and who we think we need to be?

These questions are prevelant in Orphan Prodigy's latest album, Medication for a Modern World and in this interview. It's a title that feels especially relevant today. We live in a world of constant stimulation, endless expectations, and a culture that often asks us to keep producing, keep performing, and keep moving. So what becomes our medication? Is...

Portrait of the Artist where we learn about the musician's journey, identity, maybe some of their aesthetic or obsessions. And of course, we talk about their latest project.

In this episode, Jonah talked to Nnux (Ana E. López). She’s a “multidisciplinary artist, composer, and performer from Mexico, currently based between Mexico City and Berlin. Her practice weaves electronic and acoustic music, performance art, installation, and digital art, with a deep investment in symbolic languages, poetry, and storytelling. She explores how art can serve as a space for reflecting on our collective potential for personal and socia...

Nick and Jonah talk about a little music news, live shows and the bands respective albums, and current music obsessions.

Featured artist include SML, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Panic Shack,  Isaac Wood + Pheobie Bridgers, and Prewn.

Jonah Evans: https://jonahinthesnow.com/

Intro Music: "XXO" from the album Teeth by Magana: https://maganarama.bandcamp.com/album/teeth

Interlude Music: "Yelling" by The Mo-Odds

In this episode of Portrait of the Artist, Jonah Evans and Nick talk to Zofia Smith and Liam Armstrong of She's Green. She's Green is a Minneapolis, Minestota band who just released a new EP called swallowtail. Jonah and nick talk to Liam and Zofia how they found their into music, their recent headline tour in China, Stevie Wonder, and karaoke machines, community, and nature.

She's Green: www.shesgreenband.com

IG: www.instagram.com/shes__green

Photo Finish Records: https://www.photofinishrecords.com/

KEXP Performance: https://www.youtube.com...

In this episode of Portrait of the Artist, Jonah Evans and Meredith Hobbs Coons talk to Christopher Rountree, conductor and artistic director of Wild Up. They talk about the June 19th release of Wild Up’s fifth volume of their GRAMMY-winning Julius Eastman compendium, Gay Guerilla. The three of them explore touch on the agency, notation, and radical interpretive freedom of Julius Eastman’s work, as well as his philosophy of power, and how performers navigate collective sound-making.

Wild Up: https://www.wildup.org/

Wild Up IG: https://www.instagram.com/wildup/

Christopher Roun...

Valley Boy’s new album, Children of Divorce, dropped recently, and Thrin and Jonah get into it with him about being a child of divorce.

Do you see a connection between your mental health and body health? Did your parents ever get divorced? What are some ways you process trauma? Thrin Vianale and Jonah Evans have a conversation with Valley Boy (James) that explores these questions. His album Children of Divorce weaves together stirring vignettes from his childhood and the people who shaped it, after he became a child of divorce at age 12. Other topics they get in...

This segment of Spare Notes is called Three Questions. At least one question is about the artist's current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall. We cheated a little bit in this episode but ah, C'est la vie.

Jonah Evans was joined by guest host and writerMeredith Hobbs Coons where they interviewed Eric Colville of the band The Low Stakes. The Low Stakes has a new self-titled record out and also a recent single called "End of War." The conversation slipped into the topic of war, the relationship that music...

Portrait of the Artist: Position Nuit

Portrait of the Artist is the idea is kind of getting to know the band, their identity. What are the things they care about? What drives them? When they started getting into music and or going to shows? What their current project is about?

In this Episode I talked to members of Position Nuit, Thomas, Julian, and Dan, a Los Angeles rock n roll band. We get into some of their beginnings, France, Michigan, California. We talk about how they create/coalesce. I wanted to share a short list...

This segment is called Three Questions. I’ve prepared only three questions for this interview. At least one question is about the artist's current project, and the other two are typically about ideas related to their artistry as a whole.

In this episode, I interviewed Sumner Bright of The Clearwater Swimmers. Their EP, Seasons, recently came out. The EP was originally named Radio Flyer, which we get into. We also cover the band's origin story, growth through communication with band members, and the power of seeing Alex G Live.

The Clearwater Swimmers, Seasons: ht...

Welcome to the third episode of Spare Notes: Mental Health in Music. This is a new segment of the podcast where Jonah Evans is joined by co-host Thrin Vianale (Winded). They talk to artists about mental health, well, in music. This can include mental health while touring, mental health in general, and or mental health related to music in any way.

In this episode, Thrin and Jonah interviewed Rae Haas, who plays in MX Lonely. In this episode, some topics they cover are addiction to alcohol and substances, nerodivergence, mosh pits, finding a balance with touring and...

For this segment I prepare three questions only, and then let the wind take us. In this episode, I interviewed Kylie Gaspard who sings and plays guitar in the Lafayette, Louisiana band, Cashier. Their new EP, The Weight just came out. Kylie Gaspard talks about her Cajun roots and community, we delve into some influences and inspirations, and talk a little bit about the construction and intention behind the songs of The Weight EP.

Cashier, The Weight: https://cashier-band.bandcamp.com/album/the-weight

Cashier IG: https://www.instagram.com/cashier.band

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Welcome to the second episode of Spare Notes: Mental Health in Music. This is a new segment of the podcast where Jonah Evans is joined by co-host Thrin Vianale (Winded). They talk to artists about mental health, well, in music. This can include mental health while touring, mental health in general, and or mental health related to music in any way. Episodes of this segment will generally air on the last Saturday of the month, featuring Thrin and Jonah in conversation with a new musician or musicians each time.

In this episode, Thrin and Jonah interviewed Ale...

Three Questions with Trembler

At least one question is about the artist's current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall. I had a nice chat with Luke Gonzales of the band, Trembler. They have a new EP out called Total Sorry. It kind of dawned on me how much I listened to Trembler's previous work after jumping back in for this interview. I think it was on some playlist where songs from the Trembler//Palefade split from 2023, an awesome EP with another sick band that’s more metal/post-hardcore-ish than I...

Three Questions: While Ringing has been making music for a minute, their debut album, another cycle in the cosmic wash, is coming out March 20 on Julia's War & Signal//Noise. Colton Waker and I get into the recording of the album, how the band conceptualized some of their recording through live show references, and some Cloakroom. They have two singles out right now, “Want2want2” and “incandecent.” Go check them out.

Ringing: ringingnyc.bandcamp.com/music

Ringing Insta: www.instagram.com/ringingnyc

Julia's War: juliaswar.com

Signal Noise: https://signalnoiserecords.com/

This segment is called Three Questions. At least one question is about the artist's current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall.

In this episode, I interviewed Yacine and Léo from the Parisian band Flippeur. Their latest record, Elastique, came out on Howlin' Banana Records a few months ago.

Bandcamp: flippeur.bandcamp.com/album/elastique

Instagram: www.instagram.com/flippeur_/

Howin' Banana Records: howlinbananarecords.com

Intro Music: is "XXO" from the album Teeth by Magana: h...

This segment is called Three Questions. At least one question is about the artist's current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall.

In this episode, Jonah interviewed Delaney Bailey. Her latest album, Concave, just came out, and it’s a banger! Some things they talk about include Romanticism, soundscape, and production.

Delaney Bailey: https://www.delaneybaileymusic.com/

Intro Music: is "XXO" from the album Teeth by Magana: https://maganarama.bandcamp.com/album/teeth

In this episode, Jonah interviewed Guillaume and Erica of the band Special Friend. They’re single “Breakfast,” and the music video for the song came out last month, and their new album comes out on March 20th! One of them lives in Paris and the other, outside. There's a conversation about the evolution of the duo, how access can affect production of music, and some meanings behind the band's artwork and lyrics.

"Breakfast" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV0UutWIPAw

Special Friend Social: https://www.instagram.com/specialfriendmusic/

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Welcome to Spare Notes: Mental Health in Music. This is a new segment of the podcast where Jonah Evans is joined by co-host Thrin Vianale (Winded). They talk to artists about mental health, well, in music. This can include mental health while touring, mental health in general, and or mental health related to music in any way. Episodes will air on the last Saturday of each month, featuring Thrin and Jonah in conversation with a new musician or musicians each time.

In this episode, Thrin and Jonah interviewed Sam of (Two Inch Astronaut/Mister Goblin/Deady). In...

I interviewed Brian from the noise rock band Buildings. Buildings originally broke up in 2020 in the midst of the beginning of the pandemic lockdown. We met last year through a mutual friend, and I was fortunate to get to see Buildings play in Portland, Oregon, at that time. It was in November. I recorded two sessions with Brian because the first session focused more on influences and how the band got back together. In the second session, we get into the discography of Buildings, how they operated as a band, and what their future may hold.

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In this episode, I spoke with Fritz Ortman of Local Weatherman, a Brooklyn-based band. Their new EP, Right One, was released on January 16th by Karol Records. Some things that Frizt and I talk about in the interview include the magic of DIY shows and the production of the Right One EP.

Local Weatherman: https://linktr.ee/LocalWeatherman

Karol Records: https://karolrecords.bandcamp.com/

Original photo by: Caroline Safran @ https://www.carolinesafran.com/

In this episode, I talked to Ideofon. They have a new single called “LAVA" that just came out, and a new EP called The Alps available on Bandcamp. They are originally based out of Tromso, Norway. Fun fact: Tromsø is in the Arctic Circle. We talk about where they formed, Social media shenanigans, and how they make music together. See you on the other side

Bandcamp: https://ideofon.bandcamp.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ideofon

Episode Track Listing: 1. "Bright White Light" 2. "Misadventures in Broadcasting" 3. "LAVA".

This is a segment called Three Questions, where I ask an artist three questions. One question is for sure, specifically aimed at their current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall. In this episode, I interviewed Samuel Aaron and Glass Beagle. They’re two separate acts formed for a two-song EP called Home Again / Storm Chaser. They’re out of Chicago, Illinois. We get into the topics of Home, Cross-Colaboration, Lyrics, and Imagery.

Home Again / Storm Chaser EP: Samual Aaron: https://musicbysamuelaaron.bandcamp.com/album/home-again-storm-chaser Glass Beagle: http...

In this episode, I talked to Leiani Patao. They have a new EP that just came out called 'Daisy.' They're originally from LA but live in NYC. We cover topics like the State of music Streaming, the practices of self-awareness and self-love, and songwriting.

Bandcamp: https://leilanipatao.bandcamp.com/album/daisy-2

linktree: https://linktr.ee/leilanijpatao

Released by Audio Antihero: https://audioantihero.com/

Photo by Shannon McMahon: https://mylittleunderground.neocities.org/

Episode Track Listing: 1. "BIRD WHISTLE" 2. "get em boy." 3. "Red Hair Dye. 4. "branded." 5. "portrait"<...

This segment is called Three Questions. One question is specifically focused on their current project, and the other two generally revolve around ideas related to their art as a whole. In this episode, I interviewed Suzy from MONT LOSER. The band is from Paris and they recently released their first single, "Never Guess." We talk about the Paris DIY music scene too! Check it out!

Ce segment s'appelle Trois Questions. Une question est spécifiquement axée sur leur projet actuel, et les deux autres tournent généralement autour d'idées liées à leur art dans son ens...

This is a segment called Three Questions, where I ask an artist 3 in-depth questions. One question is for sure, specifically aimed at their current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall. In this episode, I interviewed Elie Zoé. They’re a Swiss artist originally from Lausanne who recently released their 4th studio album, “Shifting Forms.” We cover topics like snail touring, the importance of community, and what might happen when we name anything. The song coming up is “Shifting Forms.”

Elie Zoé: https://humus-records.com/elie-zoe/

Bandcamp: ht...

In this episode, I talked to Perry Eaton, AKA Ivy Boy. The self-titled debut record of Ivy Boy came out on October 24th. He’s from Boston, Massachusetts, and a fun fact: he’s one of the co-founders of Allston Pudding. he was kind enough to share some demos of a couple of songs for the episode, so you’ll hear some before and after snippets of those two songs, as well as part of another song or two. We cover topics like recording, life changes, and nostalgia.

In this episode, I had a nice chat with B and K from the band Bussy Kween Power Trip, from Chicago, Illinois. Their debut album, Coming With the Strap, came out earlier this year. I actually saw them in Philly a few months ago at Break Free Fest, and they absolutely melted my face off. B’s singing is absolutely scorching, and K’s bass playing, I swear, some of the best in the land. We cover topics related to absurdity, performance, and Cracker Barrel.

Bussy Kween Power Trip: https://linktr.ee/bussykweenpowertrip, https://www.inst...

This is a segment called Three Questions, where I ask an artist 3 in-depth questions. One question is for sure, specifically aimed at their current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall. In this episode, I interviewed Josaleigh Pollett. They’re a Salt Lake City artist with a Poltergeist-inspired single out this week, called “Radio Player.” We get into the topics of collective grief, the ideas of Hope, Jason Molina, and the multiple avenues of uncertainty and change.

Bandcamp: https://josaleighpollett.bandcamp.com/track/radio-player

Instagram: https://www.in...

Had a nice chat with Nico Magi(Guitars/Vocals) from the band Pamplemousse. Pamplemousse is a duo and also includes Sarah Lenormad (Drums). They are based in the Lorraine region of France, though they formed in Reunion Island. Their new album Porcelain came out Septermber 26, 2025. We cover topics related to music rehearsal, Performance, and Black Box recording studio. Black Box was founded in 1993 by Iain Burgess and Peter Deimel.

J’ai eu un joli chat avec Nico Magi (Guitares/Voix) du groupe Pamplemousse. Pamplemousse est un duo et comprend également Sarah Lenormad (Batterie). Ils sont basés dans...

In this episode, I interviewed Bedbug, aka Dylan Citron. They’re a Los Angles-based artist, but used to be in Boston and threw countless shows in the DIY music scene. Their most recent Album came out a while back and is titled pack your bags the sun is growing. We discuss topics related surrounding musical influences, intentional creations, the DIY music scene in LA and Boston, and more.

Bedbug: https://www.instagram.com/bedbugofficial/

Bandcamp: https://linkedin.bandcamp.com/album/pack-your-bags-the-sun-is-growing

Episode Track Listing: Snippets: 1. "halo on the interstate" 2. "pack your ba...

In this episode, I interviewed Lamont Brown, best known for his moniker, RNIE. He’s a Philadelphia-based artist. His latest LP, which is self-released, is titled FULL NEPTUNE and was released on August 29th, 2025. Originally from Pittsburgh, he’s also spent significant time coming up in the Charlotte, North Carolina, DIY music scene and New York City. We discuss topics related to music, such as influence, discipline, themes, and intentionality.

RNIE: https://www.instagram.com/rn_ie/?hl=en

Bandcamp: https://rnie.bandcamp.com/album/full-neptune

Episode Track Listing: Snippets: 1. "LOW HIGH...

This is a segment called Three Questions, where I ask an artist only 3 in-depth questions. One question is specifically aimed at their current project, and the other two are about ideas connected to their artistry overall. In this episode, I interviewed Aure. She’s a Paris-based singer, former architect, and multilingual singer. Her first EP, “A Few Notes,” was released in 2023 on Mayway Records, and she’ll release her first album in 2026. Out recently is her single “The Sailors' Tales,” and we jump into the deep end talking about the topics of language, uncertainty, imagination, and her new song.

C'est u...

I sat down with Jens Kuross recently and talked about his new LP, Crooked Songs. Some themes and topics we cover are learning, ambition, recreation, and Idaho. There’s also a published version of this interview in The Tonearm magazine if you’d like to read it with an extended introduction. It’s Called Room Sound and Raw Truth, and the link to the article is here: https://www.thetonearm.com/room-sound-and-raw-truth-jens-kuross-talks-crooked-songs/

Jens Kuross: https://www.jenskuross.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jenskuross/?hl=en

Released on Woodsist Records: https://woodsist.com/<...

Talked to Lena Bartels recently, whose 2nd LP, called The Brightest Silver Fish, is out as of September 12th. We get into some ideas of music being a place to lean into the darkness of being alive, and what it’s like for her dipping into that eeriness. Questions that come up that we discuss and correlate with the album are what it’s like making active choices, the fragility of the COVID era, and coming out of it while planning for a future beyond that, and recognizing the moments of oscillating or moving from disempowerment to empowerment.

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In this episode, I talked to Yuri, who is BOK SUNA. Her album CARNATE came out recently. A fun fact is that she illustrated her music videos, and at one point, we get into this idea of two stars converging, which is illustrated in the “doghorn” video, and she talked about how it relates to the conception and creation of this album, CARNATE. And it’s like there are these layers of creation that BOK SUNA operates on that are just really beautiful. Y’all should check out the vids, and of course, the album. We get into the absence...

Had Jeni Magaña on recently, and her band is Magana. She’s a multi-instrumentalist and producer who is always creating and releasing art into the world. Her EP Bad News came out earlier this year. She also plays bass in Mitski and has another band called Pen, Pin. I think that if the world shut down again, her innate desire to create would probably produce so many albums within a year, as much of her life is spent on tour, and the time isn’t always there.

Magana was kind enough to share notes connected to the m...