The Alaska Music Podcast
The Alaska Music Podcast showcases original music from the Far North, spanning indie, Alaskana, and symphonic performances. It features interviews with local artists, offering insights into the Alaskan music experience and the region's distinctive culture. The show aims to capture the majesty and mystery of Alaska through its diverse musical landscape.
Episodes
Alaska Music Podcast - SKATEDEATH with Kelly Hebert
We listen to the official re-release of the classic punk SKATEDEATH album, "You Break It, You Buy It," with founding member Kelly Hebert.
Sarah C Hanson - All The Bones
In which we delight in exploring the remarkably colorful yet subtle world of Alaskan singer/songwriter, Sarah C Hanson, through her new album, All The Bones.
The Bluescast - The Way It Was
The Bluescast, also known as the 20th Century Bluescast, was Alaska’s news comedy group for more than 30 years. The Juneau-based troupe began in 1979 as a radio program on public station KTOO. In the early 1980s, members brought its made-up news, dramatic skits and song parodies to the stage.
The Alaska Music Show - Eclectic Pears
A delightful pairing of songs from Alaskan Artists.
Tha Alaska Music Podcast - Introducing ASO Encores
Introducing ASO Encores - A podcast featuring new and historic recordings from the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Visit ASOEncores.com for the full shows and interviews.
The Alaska Music Podcast - Big Chimney Barn Dance
Cuts from two of Big Chimney Barn Dance's albums - Whoa Mule and morning blues.
The Alaska Music Podcast - Matt_Hammer
Memories of a truly Alaskan Singer / Somgwriter.
Alaska Music Podcast - John Larson - Through the Stillness, Through the Dark
Our friend John Larson'samazing offering.
Alaska Music Podcast - Investing In Love / Jazz in the Fireweed
In which we hear the new song from Matt Schultz and Libby Roderick - "Investing In Love" - and also enjoy some Jazz in the Fireweed
Alaska Music Podcast - Good Company
...in which we find ourselves at the Fairview Inn in Talkeetna, listening to Good Company, because that what happens in Talkeetna.
The Alaska Music Show - Jerry Wessling
We chat with Jerry Wessling about his new album - "The Shape I'm In"
Tha Alaska Music Podcast - MARS
The original soundtrack to the MARS multimedia exhibition at the Anchorage Museum - on display until September 7, 2026 - composed by Kurt Riemann, who is coincidentally the host of this show.
Alaskan Contrasts - Casey Smith and Lance Howard
Casey Smith and Lance Howard - two Alaskan artists, two distinct styles for your musical perusal.
The Alaska Music Podcast - The Anchorage Symphony - Holst's THE PLANETS
Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's The Alaska Music Podcast with The Anchorage Symphony - Holst's THE PLANETS
The Alaska Music Podcast - Gary Sloan
In which we recount the making of HARMONITALK in 1980 with Gary Sloan.
The Alaska Music Podcast - Armin and Tomoka
A free house concert! With Armin Abdihodžić, classical guitar and Tomoka Raften, flute.
Alaska Music Podcast - John Larson
Anchorage composer / producer John Larson with his latest musical release - Through the Stillness, Through the Darkness
Alaska Music Podcast - Darwin's Tango with Lou Nathanson
Through this interview and his new songs, Alaskan Songwriter Lou Nathanson comes clean about practically everything, using songs from his new album, Darwin's Tango.
The Long and Short of It
In which the Long of it is Beethoven's 6th Symphony and the Short of it is Chad Reynvaan's new release, "One Minute Songs". Who will win? Why are you asking me? You be the judge.
Halloween! with The Avery Wolves
Celebrate Halloween with Fairbanks Psychobilly band The Avery Wolves. Is it a Trick or a Treat?
The Anchorage Symphony - Elizabeth Schulze conducts Tchaikovsky Symphony #5
In which we interview ASO musical director Elizabeth Schulze. Concluding with the 2024 performance of Tchaikovsky Symphony #5 by the Anchorage Symphony.
AC and the 907s is Runnin' the Roads
Direct from Palmer Alaska to your ears. Hot off the presses, the third album from AC and the 907s.
The Alaska Music Show - Venturing into the Darkness with Cliff and Ivy
The Darkness of Cliff and Ivy's new release. Plus a bonus puzzle.
The Alaska Music Show - A Plethora of Lukes
In which your favorite podcast features Alaskan artists named "Luke"
Antigravity
Yours truly presents a show of music for live video without the video. So close your eyes and make your own video. From a live 2024 Anchorage Museum performance.
This Week It's Music.
You heard that right.
Birds! The longest-lasting singers in Alaska.
Alaska Hit Singles! From early 1980s vinyl, a double album of Alaskan Rarities!
From early 1980s vinyl, a double album of Alaskan Rarities!
The AI Alaska Music Show
Yes, you read that right. Using classic poetry about Alaska, plenty of self-promotion and raw nerve, we present the first AI Alaska Music Podcast. Let us know what you think about all this at www.nightworksmedia.com
The Henchmen - Brothers in Arms
Two remarkable high school bands wandered into Surreal Studios, made great albums and then vanished. Listen to them on this episode of "Well, that happened."
The Alaska Music Podcast - Everything Fitz
Premiering the new album from Pat Fitzgerald, "Last Bird Out", fresh from the microphones of Tenth Planet Records in Fairbanks.
Alaska Music PodcastShow - Songs Number Six
In which we play a smattering of songs #6 and see where it leads.
Alaska Music Podcast - New Years 2024 with Black Barrel and the Bad Men
In which we play new music released in 2023 and great music from the vaults. Featuring Black Barrel and the Bad Men ad well as Hot Dish, Unfaithful Lovers and Hot and Awkward.
Early 80s Time Capsule - ”Out of the Woodwork” / ”Offering”
A priceless time capsule of two entire Alaskan compilation albums from the early 1980's.
The 2023 Elizabeth Schulze / Anchorage Symphony interview (España at 36:29)
Songs Number Seven
In which we skip the first six songs and play the seventh. Crazy, we know, but we're pioneers.
The Alaska Music Show - Discoveries from the Alaska Band Wiki
The Alaska Music Zine / Black Barrel and the Bad Men
An interview with Lauren Langford of Alaska Music Zine about the dawn of her new publication, amidst our discussion about the new band "Black Barrel and the Bad Men" with a few band new songs.
The Travis Watson ”Rollin” Song Breakdown
In which we break apart the production and songwriting of Travis Watson's new song "Rollin."
AlaskAdvice
AlaskAdvice - The startling debut of the The "Alaskan Advice" segment of the Alaska Music Podcast.
Maeve and Quinn
Maeve and Quinn are twins from Alaska who create musical magic. In this long-awaited show we take a deep dive into their artistry and unique sound.
Dogs Are In Charge
A show dedicated to the real bosses of Alaska.
ZARELLA!
A great collection from one of our best songwriters, Larry Zarella.
A Potpourri of a Hodgepodge of the Quirky and Cool
A Potpourri of a Hodgepodge of the Quirky and Cool
Ruben Gaines and the origins of Chilkoot Charlie
Ruben Gaines was the legendary Alaskan poet who created the Paul Bunyan of Alaska - Chilkoot Charlie. Here is a compilation of his greatest stories about life in Alaska and the adventures of Chilkoot.
A Folk Festival in a Pod
It's Folk festival time in Alaska, and here are a few of our favorites.
ALASKIDS
Kids music? You bet! A family friendly show, for once.
Jazz in the Show
It's not melting, may as well heat things up.
There’s No Place Like Nome
A virtual musical tour of the state.
Hannah and Anna Alaskana Americana
Piping hot Alaskana served up for your enjoyment.
Random Retro Record Roulette!
A full show of the Random Retro Record Roulette Wheel's greatest hits!
Lilliputian Violin Music
A concert of violin music from the remarkable fingers of Dawn Lindsay and Marcio Candido
PIKAL - Music for Girls
As underground and underrated as you could possibly be, Rick Kinsey's PIKAL has been around in one form or another through many Alaskan scene changes. I call up Rick and we talk a little about the band and play the album "Music For Girls."
Love Who You Love
A Valentine show of sorts.
AI Would Like To Have A Word With You
In which our dear host shares the microphone with a moderately informed ChatBot and sees what happens. Because what could go wrong?
Merry Christmas from Alaska - Christmas #5 - A Personal Christmas
Merry Christmas from Alaska - Christmas #5 - A Personal Christmas show from Kurt and MJ Riemann
Alaska Chamber Singers - The Messiah 2022
An uninterrupted performance of Alaska Chamber Singers' Messiah. Enjoy this brand new 2022 recording. Merry Christmas!
Part 3 of our annual Alaskan Christmas celebration
Classic Alaskan Christmas releases From "Merry Christmas from Alaska. Merry Christmas!
Part 2 of our annual Alaskan Christmas celebration
Classic Alaskan Christmas releases From "Merry Christmas from Alaska. Merry Christmas!
Part 1 of our annual Alaskan music Christmas extravaganza
Classic Alaskan Christmas releases in our holiday tradition. Merry Christmas!
I Sing About Blue
Everybody Sing About Blue! An homage to a song like no other.
Volitar!
In which I scrap an entire show to play the Juneau-based Volitar project instead. Enjoy the ride.
Elizabeth Schulze conducts the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra - Dvořák ”New World” Symphony #9
An introduction to the new musical and artistic director of the Anchorage Symphony, Elizabeth Schulze. She presents the Dvořák "New World" Symphony #9 with insights into how and when it was composed. This complete performance was recorded live in Anchorage in October 2022 in the Atwood concert hall.
Four For Forever
A show only about Sophia Street, Man Time, Laureli Amadeus and Strawberry Friend. It's really cool because they're really cool.
An Aria of Expertise
Selections from the recent ARIA compilation as well as other goodies you've never probably heard before.
Connections
A bit of everything and some interesting connections during the Random Record Record Wheel.
The Duke Russell Experience
An exclusive interview with the endlessly interesting Duke Russell.
A Forty Year-Old Dawg
It the 40th anniversary of The Rhythm Romancers' ROMANTICS album. Plus some musical followups. Bluegrass, baby!
Panning for Music
You want variety? Because this is how you get variety,
A Rose By Any Other Name
We feature a live in-studio performance by Fiona Rose and hear about what's next. Plus releases from Wiley Post and Raised by Humans.
Remembering Stu Schulman
We play songs from Stu Schulman's album and elsewhere and talk about just a small part of his immense influence and musical legacy.
For Father’s Day, take your podcast to brunch.
This time every song is better than every other song. How do we do it? We'd like to know, too.
Cold and Loud - The Time Capsule
The ten-year anniversary of Cold and Loud, the time capsule of Anchorage bands, takes center stage. Let's hear how it has held up to the elements.
This Must Be A Record Of Some Sort
The first All-Vinyl podcast of Alaskan music anywhere in the universe, or double your music back.
Bits and Bobs, Evens and Odds
Who was Simeon Oliver? Did Larry admit to a crime? Is Conway Innocent? These and other questions you didn't even think to ask are answered in this episode. You're welcome.
Let’s Talk About 80’s Pop - the David Molletti Interview
We explore the 80's music scene in Alaska with David Molletti - founding member of the XQs, which was at the epicenter of scene. The music we play comes from one of the few remaining tapes that surfaced in the Alaska Music Archives from nearly 40 years ago. Now the story can be told!
Lucky Number 13
The Alaskan Music Podcast's first Behind the Song interview with MJ Riemann. After a lot of other music.
Songs Number Four
In which your host only plays Song Number Four from the album.
To the Moon, Alice.
In which The Alaskan Music Podcast is broadcast from Outer Space. But don't worry, there's no place like Nome.
Spring Reverberations
The episode where we Spring new music on you.
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