5 Songs With Friends

0:00 -- Introduction 3:20 -- Music updates + announcements from me 5:00 -- Why Jeffrey decided to go solo with the ETHNO project 8:20 -- Jeffrey's approach to production and instrument selection 11:10 -- How new Barefoot studio monitors have helped him get a fuller sound 13:10 -- How Jeff turns ideas into masterpieces 17:35 -- Jeff's first single: Leaf Water 22:45 -- The background and vision for Musicology Vol.1 25:15 -- How Jeffrey views music as a cultural sneak attack 31:45 -- The ETHNO live experience and setup 37:00 -- Jeff's introduction to music production 40:00 -- Why drummers make great producers 42:45 -- Awake Again feat. Celestine Manno, a song by ETHNO 46:50 -- The story behind Thievery Corporation 50:00 -- The evolution of the Thievery Corporation live sound 55:30 -- Jeffrey's perspective on the Denver music scene 1:02:55 -- Jeffrey's advice for aspiring musicians 1:06:30 -- Jeffrey's upcoming gigs 1:08:47 -- Long Look @ Lost Friend by D.J. POD About Jeffrey & ETHNO: ETHNO is the latest in soni

The internationally renowned NYC producer Tony Simon, aka BLOCKHEAD, has released 10 albums over the past 15 years, including four acclaimed records for Ninja Tune and numerous production jobs including notable works with Aesop Rock. He is regarded as one of the modern masters of instrumental hip-hop, and the forthcoming new album sees him return to record-label-released music with the bold and exciting roster at Future Archive Recordings (co-founded by artists Arms and Sleepers, Sun Glitters, Little People and CNJR, and also co-run by Mark McGlinchey).

The Dopamines are a punk band from Cincinnati Ohio that have been playing for 10 years and counting. They will fight you

Bumpin Uglies spawned from an Annapolis, MD scene awash in musical history over a decade ago. They are rooted in East Coast ska, punk, and reggae, making their mark up and down the Eastern Seaboard. In the past ten years, Bumpin Uglies have worked to carve out their path by relentlessly touring, and releasing one album after another. With each release came more focus, more creativity and more desire to always experiment and try new things with their music. The band is psyched for their latest EP, Buzz, which released on March 22 via Ineffable Music Group based in Oakland, CA. Ineffable is a name synonymous with the likes of Collie Buddz, Stick Figure, The Movement, and many other prominent artists. Their last album, Beast From The East, is proof positive that Brandon, Wolfie, Chad and T.J. have meshed into a dynamic quartet as the album topped reggae charts, drawing interest from Billboard’s editorial team for their debut in the pole position. With fellow Maryland rocker Howi Spangler of Ballyhoo! working on

Ripe is seven musical soulmates who refuse to believe in a single definition of dance music. They are an unstoppable groove, an extended moment of ecstatic release, the catalyst for taking “just another night” and elevating it into something else entirely. They are the swagger of funk filtered through a rock anthem, a musical journey that somehow gets as stuck in your head as your favorite pop banger. They are the anchors of a rapidly growing community, a series of new friends becoming good friends becoming part of the extended family as their sound spreads and their world deepens. They are here to look at joy with the same depth as most people look at sadness, to find a happiness that is heavier and more meaningful than simply a distraction from the negative. Born all over, formed in Boston, Ripe is ready to bring the whole world to its feet.

James Burke is a Boston based solo artist and producer that has released 4 albums and 3 EPs over the past five years. His latest album, “Future Eye” is his most ambitious effort to date, marking James’ newfound commitment to bringing something new to the table with his music and taking his production and songwriting more seriously than ever before. The album aims to bring fresh sounds and new ideas to the indie genre via a smooth and cohesive listening journey that feels united, rather than a mere compilation of songs. Featured Song Name: 2u

"These guys can make music and elevate a scene." - Music City Roots Waker was founded by childhood friends and songwriting duo Chase Bader (Vocals, Acoustic) and Conor Kelly (Electric Guitar). The group hails from Nashville, mashing soul, rock & roll, and jam into an eclectic, danceable sound, focusing on songs that aim for the heart, head... and feet. From the East Coast to the West Coast, each member moved to Nashville to join Bader and Kelly one by one. The band originally began under the name Koa with bassist Ryan Ladd and saxophonist Alex Matthews. Percussionist Ryan McClanahan quickly joined adding a unique sound to the music. Finally, the band found drummer Dave Czuba to fuse Koa into Waker. Two years later, Waker welcomed Bobby Steinfeld to join to the band on keyboards as the 7th member of Waker. The intention has always been clear, to “wake people” with their music. In a short amount of time, the band has already conquered festival stages at Bonnaroo, ACL, Hangout, SXSW, Firefly, and Wakarusa.

What do you get when you take 90s indie rock and temper it through Chicago’s harsh winters? Wildcat, that’s what. Tom Reeder, Alex Kisiel, Steve Watson, Conor Hibler, Mike Musto, and Stevan Vasich make up the Chicago-based sextet, delivering their powerful brand of 90s-influenced indie rock with reckless abandon. Formed in 2016, Wildcat has steadily grown from a two-man outfit playing one-off shows to a six-piece staple of the Chicago scene performing regularly. Known for their energetic and exciting live performances, their horn section sets them apart from the pack, creating rich harmonies that soar over the rest of the band. Wildcat is currently recording their debut EP Western, and will be releasing it in 2019. You can listen to their first single “Avalon” now. Featured Song Name: Avalon

Mike Pinto has crafted an exceptional style of songwriting, with a truly unique take on Roots, Vintage Rock, Reggae, Ska and Classic Surf, but it’s his distinct voice and seamless storytelling that has brought him success both in the United States and overseas. With the release of his debut album (Little District, 2005), Pinto began his attack on the Philadelphia music scene as a solo artist. By 2006, underground success and a fervent, exploding fan base empowered him to expand westward with two nationwide solo acoustic tours. After the second tour Pinto relocated to San Diego, where he immersed himself in the thriving Southern California music scene and quickly gained notoriety. His infectious sound garnered so much attention that Insomnia Radio included his single "One More Time" on a hard hitting compilation of the SoCal sound’s brightest groups, including DI and Slightly Stoopid. In very short order, Mike Pinto transitioned from a kid from Philly playing acoustic in coffee houses and tiny bars to a prom

Mourning [A] BLKstar is a multi-generational, gender and genre non-conforming amalgam of Black Culture dedicated to servicing the stories and songs of the apocalyptic diaspora. Featured Song Name: Hold me

Burly Herd is a London four piece inspired by Tame Impala, Japanese Disco and William Morris. After establishing themselves on the London live circuit in 2018, the last fee months have been spent writing, refining and gramming. Big things coming up in 2019. Featured Song Name: One Kiss

WORTH is Christopher Worth. Christopher has become known for his unique style of bohemian blues which he developed as a street performer traveling across the US and Europe. His songs are timeless and real and are tied together by the power and purity of his voice. WORTH's new album - 'Pardon Me’ - is the third and final piece in a trilogy titled “The (id)Entity” Triptych" that began with his first records, ‘Six Foot Soul’ and ‘Two’.

Werewolf On Holiday was born in the Spring of 2016. Over its roughly three years of existence, the band has compiled a formidable collection of alternative rock for all to hear. They went to work in the Fall of 2018 and emerged with the Plaid King LP. They are my former band and good friends.

Mom Jeans. is a loud sad band from California we like chilling and hanging out and weed and sleeping and fast food but like healthy fast food

Katastro is a four-piece band from Phoenix, Arizona. Featured Song Name: Stars

Known for their catchy, free-associating, indie pop-rock melodies, Mike Mains & The Branches invites diverse comparisons to acts such as Foster The People, Young the Giant, The Killers, and Arcade Fire —each comparison act a genuine facet of the band’s energetic and often soul-searching music. Featured Song Name: Breathing Underwater

After moving to Chicago with a bunch of songs and 4-track recordings in 1999, Thomas Comerford founded and led the indie rock outfit Kaspar Hauser over a series of lineups and LP releases in the 2000s. By 2010, he was also playing “solo” shows with a number of backing musicians and releasing his own LPs, including Archive + Spiral in 2011 and II in 2014. The music, songs and singing on these LPs have been compared to the likes of Jeff Tweedy and Tom Waits (USA Today). Recently, he released his third solo LP, Blood Moon. Featuring Comerford’s baritone—and occasional falsetto—in the midst of largely acoustic or gently electric arrangements, 3-part backing vocals and duets, the music on Blood Moon recalls singing songwriters like Van Morrison, Kris Kristofferson and Leonard Cohen. On his June 2019 tour, Comerford will sing and play acoustic guitar, accompanied by Crystal Hartford (Hartford-Focht) on voice; Dan Ingenthron (Weepin’ Willows) on bass guitar; Kip Rainey (Golden Horse Ranch Band) on electric guitar, l

We aim to preserve unique atmosphere of our old landscapes that are currently changing with centralised themes around the city of Katowice, and it's agglomeration. We do it with a help of synthesis of a sound and picture, creating themes of lost time and decay of old architectural ideas like industrial manufactures, steelworks and buildings slowly turning into dust making way for new landscapes that are taking place of the ones that we used to know. Our equipment and forms of expression are not strict, they are selected to suit our current interests and a form of an expression, although we use industrial music, new wave melodic themes and analogue electronic music as our basis. Featured Song Name: Lines

KOTA The Friend is a hip hop artist and musician from Brooklyn, NY. At an early age he found his love for music and hip hop, R & B, Jazz and Soul music during the infamous 90's era. By the time young KOTA was 8 years old he joined his school's music program and excelled as a trumpet player. In high school KOTA was the leader of the trumpet section while teaching himself to play the guitar and piano. During this time he also picked up two-weekend jobs to build a home studio where he would record hip hop tracks as well as folk songs that were accompanied by his guitar playing. After high school, KOTA would later go on to attend schools for the performing arts. Mastering instrument after instrument, he is a guitarist, keyboardist, and bass player, now producing/writing his own music.

Jupiter Styles is the project of Chicago songwriter Sean Neumann (Ratboys, Nectar, Single Player). The band's debut album "Be Good" was self-released in 2018 and features members of Pet Symmetry, Ratboys, Lifted Bells, Pinegrove and more - a cast The Alternative called an "indie-minded emo supergroup." Neumann's a fixture in the Midwest DIY scene, constantly on tour since 2012 & self-booking shows everywhere from barber shops in Galesburg, IL to venues in Tokyo, Japan. Featured Song Name: Life Like