Sullivan's Backstage Pass: Justin Radford

Sullivan's Unheard Voices · Mar 4, 2026 · 1h 7m

Sullivan’s Backstage Pass welcomes Portland-based musician, composer, and Norse-mythology-loving creator Justin Radford of Väinämöinen Studios for a lively deep dive into the craft and heart of making music. In this episode, we explore how his passion for myth, storytelling, and sound design shapes his work, including the rock musical he built around Norse legends and the Finnish demigod whose name now inspires his studio.​Together we unpack music theory in an accessible way, talk about timing and groove as living, breathing elements, and dig into how audience participation can transform a…