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Ear Coffee Podcast
The Ear Coffee Podcast is your best place to learn about Minnesota and Minnesota adjacent DIY/DIT music. Join Joe and Aly every Wednesday to hear conversations with your next favorite band.
Episodes
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Nick Bhalla
For this week's episode, Wes sits down with Nick Bhalla to talk about his new EP, Invisible Ink.
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Basketball Divorce Court
For this week's episode, Joe talked to post-punk quartet Basketball Divorce Court about their debut record, rebound.
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Mr. Submissive & Superheater
We have a special split-themed episode this week. Joe talked to the bands Superheater and Mr. Submissive about their new split "Super Submissive."
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Baumgardner
This week, Wes talks to Minneapolis grunge act Baumgardner about their debut self-titled album.
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Filthy Kittens
This week, Joe talks to Henry Patterson of the band Filthy Kittens about their debut record, Trouble in Mayberry.
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Logan Chelmo - "Haze Gazer, Space Laser, Drink Water"
This week, Joe talks to photographer and filmmaker Logan Chelmo about his new documentary, "Haze Gazer, Space Laser, Drink Water," which will be released on…
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Year End (2022)
For the last episode of 2022, Wes and Joe talk about their favorite releases of the year.
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MAGICK FLAVOR STATION
This week, Wes talks to Raymond, the musician behind Magick Flavor Station, and their newest album LIFE IS MOVING 2 FAST AND I'M STUCK IN THE SNOW.
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Good Morning Bedlam
For this week's episode, Wes talks to Tori and Isaac of the band Good Morning Bedlam about their new record Lulu.
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Jonny Darko
This week, Wes talks to local producer and songwriter Jonny Darko about his new album, The Deer.
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Keep For Cheap (2022)
For this week's podcast, Wes talked to prairie rockers Keep For Cheap about their debut record, Bundle.
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Career Day (2022)
This week, Joe talks to Desmond and Jacob of the band Career Day about their debut record, Where We've Always Been.
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Careful Gaze (August 2022)
This week, Wes catches up with the band Careful Gaze and chats about their new album FLOWERS LIKE WRATH UPON MY BROW. Ear Coffee is also celebrating our 5th…
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Birth Order
This week, Joe talks to Nick Solem of the noise rock band Birth Order about their new record Goodbye, Square Horse. Ear Coffee is also celebrating our 5th…
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Melodic Noise Media
This week, Joe talks shop with Andrew Perrizo of Melodic Noise Media about covering local music and the history of the blog. Ear Coffee is also celebrating our…
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Early Eyes
This week, Wes chats with the band Early Eyes about their debut record Look Alive!
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Hyooman
For this week's episode of the podcast, Wes talks to the band Hyooman about their debut album, Pilot.
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Dusty Forever
This week, Joe talks with Des Lawrence, who performs as a solo act Dusty Forever. Earlier this month, Dusty Forever put out his debut record Sing!, a folk-rock…
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June Round Up
Wes and Joe sit down to discuss some of their favorite releases from the year.
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ZORA
This week, Wes talks to ZORA about her new record Z1, out on June 17 via Get Better Records.
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Natalie Fideler
This week, Joe talks to Natalie, Hailey, and Leigh about Natalie's new record Three Man Army.
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Scrunchies
For this week's episode, Joe talks to Laura and Danielle of the band Scrunchies about their new record Feral Coast.
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Palm Friends
For this week's podcast, Joe talked to Jesse and Shawnna of the band Palm Friends about their new EP, The Delivery.
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Prathloons (2022)
This week, Joe talks to Collin Dall and John O'Brien of the band Prathloons about their new album The Kansas Wind.
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The Nunnery
For this week's episode, Wes talks to Sarah Elstran of The Nunnery about her newest release, Floating Gardens.
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OKnice
This week, Wes talks with St. Paul rapper OKnice about his new record "Have You Tried Being Happy?".
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Robot Slide
This week Wes talks to all four members of the band Robot Slide about their new record, EXTEND.
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Velvet Vision
This week, Wes speaks with Betty Taylor, who releases music under Velvet Vision.
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Alien Book Club (2022)
This week, Wes talks to all seven members of Alien Book Club about their record Desecration Of The Whispering Salamander.
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Don't Panic Records & Distro
This week, Joe talks to Danny and Renn of Don't Panic Records & Distro about their 10-year anniversary.
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Blue Venus 2022
This week, Wes talks to all four members of the hardcore band Blue Venus. The band released their long-awaited EP nosebleed and took some time to discuss the…
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Nat Harvie
This week, Wes talks to Nat Harvie about their new record, "Married in Song."
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January Local Release Round Up
This week marks the beginning of a new(ish) show. Wes and Joe sit down to discuss new and upcoming releases in the Minnesota scene. We also round out the show…
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Creeping Charlie
This week, Joe talks with Julia Eubanks, guitarist, singer, and songwriter for the band Creeping Charlie. Late last year the band released their debut record…
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Getting By
For our first episode of the new year, Joe talks to all four members of Getting By. The band is back with brand new music, and we are lucky enough to premiere…
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Favorite Local Releases for 2021
This week, Wes and Joe discuss their favorite releases of 2021. Neither of these lists is exhaustive and we have too many honorable mentions to list. Joe's…
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Zaq Baker
This week on the pod, Wes talks to singer-songwriter and arranger Zaq Baker. The pair dig into Zaq's musical beginnings and his prolific work between his solo…
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Harlow
This week, Joe talks to Hannah and Sam of the band Harlow. The band released their debut EP Playing Dove in November of this year, and the pair was kind enough…
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Wannabianca
This week, Joe talks to all three members of Wannabianca. The sludge pop trio released their second EP Family in November of this year, and the band was kind…
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Bobby Rethwish (2021)
For this week's podcast, Wes talks to Bobby Rethwish, who released the album Permanent Rainbows in October. The pair catches up from Bobby's last time on the…
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Careful Gaze
This week, Wes talks with the band Careful Gaze. During the interview, the band gets into their history, breaks down their previous releases, and teases a new…
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Common Sage
This week, Wes talks to Julian Rosen of the band, Common Sage about their new album It Lives and It Breathes.
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GOWNS
This week, Wes talks to the band GOWNS about their album Revelations, released in July of 2021.
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Shush
This week, Wes chats with the band Shush. The indie-rock quartet formed during the pandemic and recently released their debut album I Could Have Imagined…
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26 Bats (2021)
This week, Joe talks to Bailey and Karl of 26 Bats. The band has undergone some changes since they released Sweet Fang in 2020. Their new album Portal Party is…
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Colin Bracewell
This week, Wes talks to singer-songwriter Colin Bracewell about his forthcoming EP Valley out on September 10.
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Another Heaven 2021
This week, Joe talks to Ali and Cole of the band Another Heaven. It's been two years and a pandemic since the band was last on the podcast. The band just…
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Chamber Six Media - Trip 27
This week, Joe chats with Kevin Ackley and Oscar De Leon of Chamber Six Media. The duo has been working and producing various music videos and short films in…
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d'Lakes
This week, Wes chats with Drew d'Lakes about his band's new record, Unforgettable Cheer. Links: Instagram Twitter Website Spotify Bandcamp
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drey dk
This week, Wes talks to Audrey of drey dk. The solo artist released their debut EP Peace of Mind on New Year's Day. Wes and Drey chat about the release and…
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Obstructionist
This week, Joe talks to Andy Campion of the melodic hardcore band Obstructionist. After a few growing pains, the band is back from hiatus with their debut…
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DURRY
This week, Joe talks to Austin and Taryn of the band DURRY. This project was born out of the COVID pandemic and led to the release of the EP Suburban Legend…
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Sockhop Massacre
This week, Wes talks to the band Sockhop Massacre who release their debut record The Exciting Sockhop Massacre in June of 2021.
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Setstill
This week, I talk to Michael Edinger of Setstill. Back in June, Michael released his third album transcriptions along with a whole bunch of b-sides and songs…
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gash
This week, Joe talks to Logan of the Eau Claire-based rock band gash. The band released their newest record Leftern in May of 2021, and we chatted about the…