C-Trends is back! On this episode we feature the student created shows Sounds of the Future, Power of Fantasy, Avery's Quarantine Music, Dex Dive Podcast, React, and How to Character.
You can find blog posts and more episodes at C895.org/Ctrends

C895 Presents C-Trends: Class of 22' Ep 1

Paul Caldwell, the artistic director of the Seattle Men's Chorus, chats with Drew about this year's show, Holiday Fa-La-La-Liday.

C895 Interview with The Artistic Director of The Seattle Men's Chorus Paul Caldwell

Drew chats with Coach Cyndi Butz and CEO Alicia Gelles about the upcoming season of the Seattle's Majestics.

Interview with Coach Cyndi Butz and CEO Alicia Gelles

Nick Albritton, Seattle Pride Program Coordinator, joins Drew to chat about this year's pride theme, Galactic Love, and the Seattle Pride night at Supernova Nightclub.

Interview with Nick Albritton, Seattle Pride Program Coordinator

Drew Bailey on the phone with R3HAB while he is on his China tour. They talk about his new record "Rock Your Body, and his collaboration with Sash! and INNA.

R3HAB Interview

DJ Zuul interviews Sam Rosenthal of Black Tape for a Blue Girl and founder of Portland-based Projekt Records on the occasion of Projekt’s 40th anniversary.

On The Edge - Sam Rosenthal Interview

C895's Harmony Soleil sits down backstage with Madeon right before his set at the Capitol Hill Block Party on Saturday July, 22, 2023

C895 @ Capitol Hill Block Party with Madeon

VEiLLA discuss the inspiration and challenges of being a ‘band without a country.

Veiila - c89.5 Interview/On the Edge

Morlocks - c89.5 Interview/On the Edge 10.22.23

Drew Bailey chats with KNOCK2 just before he plays his sold-out & debut show in Seattle.

KNOCK2 Interview

On The Edge - Rayne Reznor Interview 11-12-23

On C-Trends Sean O’Daniel will be discussing what it’s like to make and record music as a smaller artist. How is it different, what are the struggles and benefits. Why do many indie projects have a distinctive “sound” to them? The main reason is many independent bands don’t hire a sound engineer and often don’t even record in a studio at all, this is called a home recording. Often these albums are called ‘Demos’ but this only applies to projects meant to showcase music and not meant to be commercially released. The list of bands who have recorded albums like this is vast, but some notable examples are Bruce Springsteen and The Rolling Stones.

But how do you even get to the point where you can even record an album? Somewhat ironically in the internet era the most common way for a band to gain a following is by playing live shows. The internet is useful for distributing music but often is not particularly useful in popularizing that music as the sheer saturation of music makes it difficult to stand out among the crowd. If a band manages to gain traction, they often start to try to get signed to a label by sending them the demos. Now it is important to note the phrase “indie” doesn’t mean eschewing all record labels but means avoiding large ones.

All of this and more with Sean O’Daniel on C-Trends!

Sources:

The Best Home Recorded Albums Ever – Positive Grid

Being an Independent Artist vs. Signing to a Record Label (iconcollective.edu)

How to Record Music at Home: A Guide for Indie Music Artists | Disctopia

How to Start a Band and Get Booked (dittomusic.com)

C-Trends: Music Production

Produced by students in Nathan Hale High School's Advanced Radio class in partnership with BECU, this is Financial Literacy in Fifty Seconds - your weekly dose of financial wellness education delivered in under a minute! In this episode, we talk about healthy spending!

Financial Literacy in Fifty Seconds is made possible with support from BECU with more tips and education at BECU.org!

Financial Literacy: Healthy Spending

Produced by students in Nathan Hale High School's Advanced Radio class in partnership with BECU, this is Financial Literacy in Fifty Seconds - your weekly dose of financial wellness education delivered in under a minute! In this episode, we talk about emergency funds. 

Financial Literacy in Fifty Seconds is made possible with support from BECU with more tips and education at BECU.org!

Financial Literacy: Emergency Fund

Zuul goes one one-on-one with Zanias, DJ and producer, co-founder of Berlin's Fleisch collective. Previously with bands Linea Aspera and Keluar, Zanias now runs the Fleisch label.

On The Edge Zanias Interview - 02/25/24

On The Edge David J/Shiva Saves Interview 03/03/2024

Zuul asks James Edward from SoCal's Male Tears about being true to yourself and your fans.

On The Edge Male Tears Interview - 03/03/2024

Zuul chats with the I:Scintilla siren about solo careers, sociopaths and slimy sea creatures.

On The Edge - Brittany Bindrim Interview 03/17/2024

The Zeroes Show, a new podcast conceived and produced by c89.5 seniors, Vida and Lucy, explores the history and sounds of 2000’s.

Zeroes Show - #1 2000 Mixdown

DJ Drew interviews Rona Rougeheart of SINE.

On The Edge - Rona Rougeheart/SINE Interview 03/31/2024

Zuul interviews Ringfinger about influences, loss and Charlie XCX(?!).

On The Edge - Ringfinger Interview 04/07/2024

Get ready to turn back the clock and relive some of the best beats of the 2000s! Join us every Sunday night at 9:00 PM on c895 for "The Zeroes Show" with your student hosts, Lucy and Vida!

Catch the show Sunday nights at 9pm starting April 28th!

C-Trends: The Zeroes Show Preview!

DJ Drew Harlander interviews Emily Kavanaugh and Mark Brooks of Night Club about their formation and progression as Dark Pop pioneers, and their enthusiasm for Britney Spears and Kim Petras!

On The Edge - Night Club Interview 04/07/2024

Zuul interviews Stoneburner's Steven Archer about crows, comics, and profanity.

On The Edge - Stoneburner Interview 04/14/2024

Zuul interviews FJ DeSanto of Trade Secrets about legacy, history, and "industrial yacht rock"

On The Edge - Trade Secrets Interview 04/28/2024

Zuul talks to Gaelle & Sam from ULTRA SUNN about the creative process, influences, and their first North American tour (this Saturday at The Substation!)

On The Edge - Ultra SUNN Interview 05/0/2024

Zuul premieres Red Lokust's forthcoming album and discusses legacy, the pandemic, and Keytars.

On The Edge - Red Lokust Interview 05/12/2024

Zuul sits down with Mari Kattman to talk Helix, collaboration, and her upcoming turn at Mechanismus.

On The Edge - Mari Kattman Interview 05/19/2024

Drew Bailey from the C89.5 Morning Show interviews Lucky 2016 performer Dada Life's Olle Cornéer.

Dada Life Interview (March 2016)

Dr. Kendra Read a clinical psychologist at Seattle Children's Hospital  joins Drew Bailey on the phone on how to help parents manage youth with anxiety during a pandemic.

Clinical Psychologist Dr. Kendra Read, PhD at Seattle Children's Hospital

The planet's longest running Dance radio station! C89.5 is Seattle's Home for Dance.

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