Sounds of Berklee Berklee College of Music

Goose’s live act attracts a devoted following—and the band's studio work highlights the sharp songs that spark their legendary jams. So on this summer edition of the podcast, we're exploring both sides of the Goose experience, from the studio to the stage, and hearing from the band as well as their fans along the way.

Episode credits:
Produced, engineered, and edited by John Mirisola
Coproduced by Bryan Parys
Theme music by Sleeping Lion

Media excerpted (all songs by Goose, available at goosetheband.bandcamp.com):
"The Whales" and "Feel It Now" from '2023​/​07​/​06 Thompson's Point, Portland, ME'
"Hungersite" from 'Live at the Salt Shed'
"Dripfield," "Arrow," "Honeybee," and "Hot Tea" from 'Dripfield'

Enjoy the show? Have thoughts or questions for the Sounds of Berklee team? Let us know at soundspodcast@berklee.edu.

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