This episode is work safe.
Aja West, producer of hybrid funk jazz and soul presents his long awaited masterwork, Total Recall 2012. After leading super group The Mackrosoft through ten fantastically successful albums, Aja West takes a solo turn bringing along his most talented and prestigious friends.
Interview with Aja West.
We discuss vocalist Reggie Watts; mastering Total Recall 2012 at Capitol Records; recording with Fred Wesley, Mike Clark and Paul Jackson; musicians he'd love to record with; how I came to love Steely Dan; the use of sampling; Defunkt and Stereo MCs; where his love for funk came from; who is waving the freak flag of funk and r&b; the boon and bane of the Red Hot Chili Peppers; the difference between Aja West and Mackrosoft; The Cheebacabra.
Featured songs are:
- "Penny in a Fountain"
- "The Getaway"
- "Clouds Imitate Life"
Up the church hill, a short ways from the Pacific Ocean, Robin and Carrie Dietz grew up in a family compound, surrounded by overgrown gardens, foul language and folk music. In the summer of 2004 some close friends joined the two sisters and the band Foot Foot was born. Starting out as mostly guitars and harmonies, the band grew to include banjos, mandolins, broken accordians, and melodicas.
Interview with Foot Foot.
We discuss their new album they've recorded that is due out in October; why Robin's sister didn't come to San Diego; their upcoming fall tour; The Loyal Sons and Daughters and Red Pony Clock; playing bongos for a disco beat; the direction of their new album; the addition of their new drummer; their plans for the weekend.
Featured song is:
- "Criminal Wealth"
