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This episode, we’re talking to local Alaskan band SunDog. The trio is composed of guitarist/singer Abi Sparkman, bassist Devin Lind, and drummer Philip Giannulis. Their music has been described as psychedelic, pop-grunge, and classic-rock inspired. Their third album “About You” came out on September 25th, and they celebrated the release with a concert at Bear Tooth a few days later. 

ATMI producer Kaylee LaTocha sat down with SunDog to talk about the formation of the band, Anchorage’s music scene, and break down the themes of “About You”. 

On our website and YouTube channel, you can watch SunDog perform their songs "Spinning Out" "Fading Flower" and "Out of Place" in the ATMI studio.

Hosted by Ormund Alaois. Written by Taylor Heckart.

Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman. 

Special thanks to Mike Dickenson at Williwa for graciously lending us some audio gear, and to Jeremy Blake at King Technical High School for his added mentorship.

Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the State of Alaska Division of Public Health. 

The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.

SunDog | Zoom Room #48

May is Mental Health Awareness month and the focus of this episode. Four of our producers participated in the #SpeakYourMind Ice Bucket challenge, live on the radio!

We also have an interview with Annie Ferry, the executive director of NAMI Anchorage, a review of the movie "Sinners" from ATMI producer Cat Whited, and filled out the hour with local music from our archive.

Hosts: Kaylee LaTocha and Indigo Schlee

News: Nathan Pobieglo

Events: Michael Hunter

Producer: Quinn White

ATMI producers Jordan Kehl, Eleanor Poe, Ormund Alaois, and Xander Rose participated in the ice bucket challenge, with assistance from Wren Crockett and Mo Spooner. 

Show artwork by Mo Spooner.

This episode originally aired on KNBA 90.3 FM Anchorage on May 3, 2025.

In Other News | May 2025

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Grace C. Elliot is an Anchorage-based musician who describes her music as dream pop with influences of blues and jazz. In 2020, she released her debut self-titled album. Earlier this year, she released a new single called "Alive."

She's had a busy summer, playing shows all over the state, including the Forest Fair in Gridwood, a free concert in Town Square Park, and Rock The Hill, an all-ages music festival at Hilltop Ski Area.

ATMI producer Indigo Schlee sat down with Grace in our studio. In their conversation Grace describes her journey in music, the Anchorage music scene, and a health scare in 2020 that informs some of her upcoming songs.

They spoke on July 13, 2025, the day after her show at Town Square Park, which was initially headlined by Vanessa Carlton. Carlton had to cancel days before the event, but it continued on as a free show with additional local acts added to the lineup.

Hosted by Rhys James.

Theme music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost.

This episode of our podcast was made possible with funding from Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts.

With additional support from the Atwood Foundation, and the Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism Fund at the Alaska Community Foundation.

The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

Grace C. Elliot | Zoom Room #51

Our July show highlights two all-ages music festivals happening this month. ATMI producer Nathan Pobieglo speaks with members of the band Blackwater Railroad Company about organizing Hatcher Romp, and with members of the Anchorage Concert Association about Rock The Hill.

Plus there's news, events, and music from local musicians who are performing at those festivals.

Hosts: Madison Dooley and Jordan Kehl

News: Ver

Events: Micahel Hunter

Producer: Kaylee LaTocha

This episode originally aired on KNBA 90.3 FM on July 5, 2025. 

In Other News | July 2025

Our August show features interviews with two very different local musicians (Grace C. Elliot and Tiny), plus an interview about the 50th anniversary of the municipality of Anchorage, and a check-in with a former ATMI producer currently reporting for a radio station in rural Alaska.


Hosts: Indigo Schlee and Rhys James


Events: Michael Hunter


Show Producer: Kaylee LaTocha


This episode originally aired on KNBA 903 FM on August 2, 2025.

In Other News | August 2025

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The first of many "Dubs From The Dungeons" releases on Limited Edition Gold Vinyl and WAV from various artists. These previously unreleased recordings only ever heard on dubplate, focus on the late 90's to the early 00's, the Golden age of Techstep and the Metalheadz "Blue Note" era.

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We've got a bumper Premiere today as we present the first Soundcloud clips of the brand new EP from Brakken for Tech Itch Recordings! Currently shrouded in mystery all we know about Brakken so far is that he is a old warrior of the scene operating under a new identity; doubtless time will reveal the artist's former aliases, but for now all we have is the beats.

Said beats are impressive indeed and fans of the dark-edged techstep sound will definitely find plenty to enjoy here; from the deep, rolling reese bass of 'Shadow Art' through the industrial-tinged halftime of 'In My Room', out into the 90s style 'headz-y vibes of 'Shaper Scratch' and finishing up with moody stepper 'Let Go', this is clearly the work of an artist with deep roots in the scene and plenty of ideas to explore. Sick stuff!

The 'Defiance One' EP is available to buy right now from the Tech Itch Recordings website where you can also find full previews of the EP via their new members area. Vinyl fans will also be pleased to know that the label are prepping a limited edition 12" run for the EP; head over to Bandcamp to pre-order that (expected to ship around August 1st).

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Brakken - Shaper Scratch [Premiere]

Brakken - In My Room [Premiere]

A staright dancefloor DJ smashout made from two of the featured artists most seminal tracks combined. Dom & Rolands Thunder and Technical Itch’s Reborn. Nuf Said!

Phoenix - Dom & Tech Itch

A futuristic roller from the “Bladerunner” Era. It perfectly captures the mood of the film. A big hitter at the Metalheadz sessions in the 90’s this was smashed by Doc Scott and Randall in many of their sets. Again featuring a reworked alternating clean and distorted "flow break" and big 808 bass this style of production pioneered the way for Dom’s later work. This turning point in Dom’s history is now finally mastered and seeing it’s release on vinyl 20 years later.

Tears In Rain - Dom & Roland

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SunDog | Zoom Room #48

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