The Trap Set with Joe Wong Joe Wong
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Each Episode, Joe Wong speaks to a different musician about life.
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308: Guy Picciotto (Fugazi, Rites of Spring, Happy Go Licky, etc.)
Guy Picciotto's work in Fugazi and Rites of Spring had an immeasurable impact on Joe's life. As a producer, Guy has helped artists such as Blonde Redhead, Vic Chestnut, and The Blood Brothers reach new heights. In an uncharacterisically candid conversation, Guy tells Joe about his childhood, his artistic trajectory, and his most recent project as a producer--Jim White's first solo album, All Hits: Memories.
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307: Jim White (Dirty Three, Xylouris White, etc.)
For over thirty years, Jim White has been the drummer of choice for many of the most compelling songwriters working. Now, with assitance from producer Guy Picciotto, he's created his first solo album, All Hits: Memories.
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306: Teresa Esguerra (Prism Bitch, Built to Spill)
The latest incarnation of Built to Spill will undoubtedly be remembered as one of that band's most potent lineups in its 30+ year career. Teresa Esguerra's heavy groove and lyrical rhythmic conception are a crucial part of the equation. She tells Joe about Prism Bitch, Built to Spill, and her career as an occupational therapist.
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305: Marnie Stern
The Trap Set is back, and so is Marnie Stern. Marnie burst onto the NYC rock scene in 2007--seemingly out of nowhere--with a unique blend of virtuosic guitar; surreal, beautifully yearning lyrcs; and a "sheets of sound" vocal delivery.
Joe met Marnie in 2012 and toured with her behind Stern's 2013 album, The Chronicles of Marnia. It was on this tour that Joe conceived of the idea for The Trap Set. Shortly after the tour, Stern took a break from releasing original music and took a gig as the guitarist for the 8G Band--the house band for Late Night with Seth Meyers--a position she held for over eight years.
Now back with a fantastic new album, The Comeback Kid, Marnie joins her old pal, Joe, to catch up! -
RIP: Jeremiah Green
Jeremiah Green, drummer for Modest Mouse, passed away 12/31/2022 of cancer. This is a re-post of our conversation from 2017. We at The Trap Set are sending love to Jeremiah's family, bandmates, and many friends around the world.
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304: Patricia Brennan
Patricia Brennan is an improvisatory mallet percussionist who as been hailed as one of the instrument's new leaders. As a sidewoman, she's worked with artists such as Mary Halvorson, Matt Mitchell, and John Hollenbeck.
Her solo debut, Maquishti, released by Valley of Search Records was included on the New York Times 10 best Jazz albums of 2021. This conversation was recorded by phone last year during lockdown.
Customer Reviews
My favourite Podcast
This podcast is so fascinating to listen to. Growing up hearing these artists play and then hearing them talk in-depth about their lives just makes me smile. The stuff I’ve discovered and learned with every interview just keeps me coming back for more.
Well done, Joe! Keep up the amazing work! Also, would love to hear an interview with Patrick Wilson from Weezer, if possible!
Snared by the Trap Set
This has become one of my favourite podcasts. Joe’s generous and conversational interview style allows his guests to often open up about so much more than just drumming. An inspiring listen.
The best!
My favourite podcast! Always excited each week for the new episodes.