This episode marks the end of the first season of Weekly EP, and to celebrate I'm playing one song from each guest so far, without interruption. I hope it encourages anyone who hasn't heard some of the earlier episodes to go back and take a listen. I'll be taking a little time off now to work on new episodes, as well as focus on my other podcast, A…

This is Episode 29 with three piece band, The Planes, from Brooklyn, NY. I chatted with singer and guitarist Stephen Perry about their Weekly EP, and we got pretty deep into songwriting, alternate tunings, and making music a part of your daily life. Title: The Oracle of Marcy Artist: The Planes | Tracklisting: | 01 The Oracle 02 The Scandal 03 The …

This is EP 28 with Fatboy Wilson & Old Viejo Bones, currently based out of somewhere near the California coast. Their album was recorded on a farm, and written in part on a hidden secret river bank. A bunch of eclectic influences and fun true stories all come together to make a really nice record. We talk about how this record was made, as well as …

This is Episode 27 with Hieronymus Bogs, based out of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. The album is made up of three beautiful and haunting songs rooted in nature and the mind. One of them is even a painting turned song, which is really cool. Title: "Untitled" Artist: Hieronymus Bogs Tracklisting: ------------- 1. Ship of Fools 2. The Hermit Song…

This is Episode 26 with Anna Holmquist, from the band Ester, based out of Chicago, Illinois. We talk about Anna's Weekly EP, "Weak", finally learning to play instruments you find in the back of your closet, and only understanding the meaning behind your own songs weeks after you write them. Title: Weak Artist: Ester Tracklisting: ------------- 1. M…

This is Episode 25 with Oarlet, from Tampere, Finland. Oarlet and I talk about qwerty keyboards, how listening to music, especially your own, in new environments is important and writing a new song quickly, after you thought you'd lost "it". EP Title: Engendered Artist: Oarlet Tracklisting: 1. This is how the worlds collide 2. I'll sing when all ho…

This week we're doing a special minisode, a 24h Single. Same general concept, but guests have 24 hours to write one song. The idea is to allow musicians to take part in the challenge and process, who otherwise wouldn't be able to because of an album release schedule, work, etc. Today our guest is Alex Rapp, from here in Berlin, Germany. We talk abo…

Episode 23 of Weekly EP is a strange, personal episode. Instead of a normal episode, this is a premiere of a long, and an even longer overdue record. It's not a record that anyone was waiting for, but it's one that shouldn't live only on a hard drive. This episode is simply the premiere of "Out of the Blue GoodNight" by your host, Cody Swanson, und…

This is Episode 22 featuring guest Joshua Wentz, from Chicago Illinois in the US, with his Weekly EP, "Nostrums". I think this may be the longest Weekly EP episode so far and I think that's because I had a really good time talking with Joshua about how he makes music and I'm a little very jealous of his music basement studio. I think you'll really …

This is Episode 21 with Music With the Boys, aka Joshua Wade Freeman and TJ, from outside Atlanta, Georgia in the US, with their Weekly EP, "Road Trip". The boys and I talk about, in no particular order: waffle house, gas stations, car troubles and having fun while learning how to record and make music. They made an honest and silly album about tak…

This is Episode 20 with Miss Nöyd, aka Bente Lorentzen, currently from here in Berlin, Germany. Bente and I talk about finding new ways to approach music from a child like, carefree way. Meaning having fun and not really caring what anyone else thinks. This seems like a pretty good way to approach music in general, to me. We also talk about how pla…

I'm still on holiday this week, exploring southern German beer gardens and beautiful picturesque streets. BUT luckily this is The Summer Holiday Comp Vol. 2. In just a moment you'll hear a few songs each from eight awesome past guests here on Weekly EP. Think of it sort of like a playlist, even though this podcast is normally the opposite of a play…

Over the next two weeks Weekly EP will be on a summer holiday. Lauren and I are finally checking out a bit more of the small cities and towns outside of Berlin and so that means there won't be any new guests until August. BUT I figured this was a good opportunity to showcase the amazing guests we've had the privilege of featuring and interviewing s…

This is Episode 17 with Giovanni Fiderio, from Syracuse, Italy. We talk about finding old keyboards, using drum patterns as improvisation inspiration, and how sometimes restrictions brought on by global issues can transform one space into another. Gonghi album artwork photo by Maria Vittoria Trovato Tracklisting: 1. oltre la fascia di asteroidi 2. …

This is Episode 16 with Elisa Flynn, from Brooklyn, New York in the US. Elisa was super easy to talk to and I really dig where she got the inspiration for the songs on her album this week. We talk about the Tom Cruise movie Legend, vampires, kate bush, trying to write slightly less depressing songs, and wonder if the beats that come with Garageband…

This is Episode 15 with Clayton Eddy, from Rochester, NY in the US. Clayton is in a two person group called Buffalo Sexchange and the other member, Phil, aka Beef Gordon, who was our very first guest on the show. So I was super happy to get Clayton on here. It turns out this was Clayton's first go at digital multi-track recording his own music but …

This is Episode 14 with Hali Palombo, from Chicago, Illinois in the US. The record Hali has made, that you're about to hear, is one of the more interesting and experimental we've had so far and I love it. And I love it even more now, knowing how it was made. Hint, international radio stations were involved. My wife and I have one radio in our apart…

This is Episode 13 with Violet's Gone, aka Chris Fordham, from Northampton, England. Chris came to the podcast by way of our guests from episode 8, and we talk about a range of good stuff including color perception, philosophy, who you should be writing music for, and Chris talks about how doing an album in a week has given him a whole new energeti…

This is Episode 12 with Dr. Burtrum, aka Dylan Henderson, from New York City. Dylan made a very good, and I think accessible, electronic dance record that you'll really enjoy. We also talk about the interesting new school old school way Dyland recorded this record, and a good amount about synths. As a result I think I'm getting closer and closer to…

This is Episode 11 with Lauren Piper, of AEIOU, (pronounced vowels), from Berlin, Germany. We talk a lot about how little accidents in recording can lead to fun song structures, and making the shift from live recording with a loop pedal to home recording. Also, a little disclaimer, Lauren and I happen to be married, so the interview gets a bit sill…

This is Episode 10 with Kyle McDonough, from Kingston, NY. We talk the 4th of July, small towns, plate reverbs and wanting way too many musical instruments. Kyle has a large variety of musical output so I wasn't sure what to expect from this record, but it's a real treat with some deceptively simple emotional punches. The album starts at minute 7. …

This is Episode 09 with Manon Parent, from here in Berlin, Germany. We talk about pigeons, octopuses, magic mushrooms, and wanting to make art that isn't only for people who traditionally have access to it. It took Manon a few weeks to find the time to set up her equipment and make this record because she has a lot of different art projects on her …

This is EP 8 and our guests today are Jose Delhart (Gonzales) and Aubben Renée, from Chaska, Minnesota, in the US. Jose and Aubben have been playing in various projects, and together, for years, and share some really great thoughts on creativity and collaborative music making while being part of a busy and loving family. If you you enjoy the episod…

This is EP 7 and our guest this week is Chill Outside Society, from Staatsburg, NY in the US. We cover the record, obviously, but also talk about what it's like to work on a farm in the woods and be able to record drums whenever you want. Please subscribe and rate our podcast, and follow us on Instagram. To hear more music, head to Chill Out Societ…

Hello, it's EP #6! This week's guest is Consumer., from the US. Described by one reviewer as a "hyperkinetic, disorienting soundworld". We talk about food, live shows vs. recording, super metroid, doing things wrong, shitty keyboards and Accelerationism. Please rate and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram. You can consumer more Consumer. here: ww…

It's EP #5! And this week's guest, Gregor Dys, is from Berlin, Germany. The record is an awesome sprawling, changing piece that's actually multiple songs, but feels like one. We talk about using canceled live shows as inspiration for new music, switching creative paths to find something that works, and syths. You can find more Gregor Dys here: Spot…

Episode 4 with Workman Song, from the US of A. Workman song delivers a dynamic and polished record (listen with headphones!) and we talk about remote collaboration and how family can keep you centered on what's important when everything else is a bit nutty. Tracklist: 1. End Of The World 2. Uh Oh, It Happened 3. Fine Day Old Glory 4. Good Sun 5. So…

Episode 3 with nighttime Swimmer, from the US of A. A great record, and a silly interview. We talk about how pop songs are hard, watching the finale of a tv series first, and being surprised by the songs you write. Tracklist: 1. house show 2. gold star 3. another year 4. nice 2 c u Check out more nighttime Swimmer at: nighttimeswimmingrecords.bandc…

This is an odd episode. The guest musician, coming from Berlin, Germany, is also the host of the show. But there's still an interview, of sorts. We/I talk about trying not to get complicated, not being able to do better than the demo recording, and peanut butter. Check out more music by Noisycrane: Noisycrane.bandcamp.com…

Welcome to the first episode of Weekly EP! Beef Gordon is our guest, and the album he made, Alexanderplatz Expats, is really nice and catchy. We talk about old drum machines, thrift store finds, and trying to stay minimal and direct in the digital recording era. Check out more of Beef Gordon's Music: beefgordon.bandcamp.com www.instagram.com/beefgo…

Welcome to Weekly EP. Each episode we'll have a collection of brand new songs, from artists all over the world, written and recorded in seven days. Coming soon.Cody Swanson

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