Book Musik Podcast

book-and-music-obsessed podcast
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longtime friends Tosh & Kimley discuss their favorite music-centric books bookmusik.substack.com

  1. Book Musik 058 - THE HISTORY OF BONES: A MEMOIR by John Lurie

    12/01/2021

    Book Musik 058 - THE HISTORY OF BONES: A MEMOIR by John Lurie

    Tosh and Kimley discuss THE HISTORY OF BONES: A MEMOIR by John Lurie. Lurie is a multi-hyphenate talent: musician-composer-actor-painter and now book-writer. Initially making his mark as the bandleader for downtown New York group, The Lounge Lizards, he quickly went on to establish himself as an actor in several films. He created and starred in the enigmatic, must-see TV show FISHING WITH JOHN and the more recent PAINTING WITH JOHN. He’s toured the world, composed several film scores, and has even done some modeling. And all along, he’s also managed to keep up a serious painting practice. Is there anything this man can’t do? Tosh and Kimley have some varying thoughts on this… Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3zd9u4Q96qevxD2eyrt3vT?si=b08a2684da764d44 Theme music: "Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts" by LG17 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmusik.substack.com

    43 min
  2. Book Musik 057 - NINA SIMONE'S GUM by Warren Ellis with Guest Andrea Tetrick

    11/01/2021

    Book Musik 057 - NINA SIMONE'S GUM by Warren Ellis with Guest Andrea Tetrick

    Tosh and Kimley are joined by special guest Andrea Tetrick to discuss NINA SIMONE’S GUM by Warren Ellis. Warren Ellis is a multi-instrumentalist and frequent collaborator with Nick Cave as well as a member of The Bad Seeds and the trio Dirty Three among other music projects. He now adds talented writer to his resume with this new book which is part memoir but also an homage to art and artists and their power to inspire and lift us up. When Ellis takes Nina Simone’s gum from her piano after a transcendent performance, it takes him on an epic adventure while he contemplates the meaning and importance of these precious objects that we carry with us. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VkDol6ZyC3EMfUfP7PvVI?si=2f356c96d3304c8f Apple playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/book-musik-nina-simones-gum-by-warren-ellis/pl.u-pKMatKA88Dp Theme music: "Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts" by LG17 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmusik.substack.com

    54 min
  3. Book Musik 056 - UNSTRUNG: RANTS AND STORIES OF A NOISE GUITARIST by Marc Ribot

    10/15/2021

    Book Musik 056 - UNSTRUNG: RANTS AND STORIES OF A NOISE GUITARIST by Marc Ribot

    Tosh and Kimley discuss UNSTRUNG: RANTS AND STORIES OF A NOISE GUITARIST by Marc Ribot. Ribot first started making some serious noise on the music scene in the 1980s adding incredible sounds to records by the likes of Tom Waits and Elvis Costello as well as being an integral member of the downtown New York music scene playing with John Zorn, The Lounge Lizards and leading several bands of his own with wildly varying styles. This is his first book and it’s a mix of music writing and short fiction. Marc has a wicked smart sense of humor and isn’t shy to talk about his strong political leanings. And you can bet that he’ll crank it up to 11! Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Myj9nGKLoQdXjPnq57zwj?si=b0d2d5bf536b4061 Apple playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/book-musik-unstrung-by-marc-ribot/pl.u-pZ7EIKA88Dp Theme music: "Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts" by LG17 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmusik.substack.com

    40 min
  4. Book Musik 055 - WHY MARIANNE FAITHFULL MATTERS by Tanya Pearson

    10/01/2021

    Book Musik 055 - WHY MARIANNE FAITHFULL MATTERS by Tanya Pearson

    Tosh and Kimley discuss WHY MARIANNE FAITHFULL MATTERS by Tanya Pearson. Marianne Faithfull is now entering her sixth decade of pushing creative boundaries. She started in the 1960s as an icon of the swinging London scene both as a singer and an actress. In 1979 in her early 30s (when that was considered over-the-hill), she released her album BROKEN ENGLISH which is a visceral masterpiece. And she’s continued to push herself creatively ever since with eclectic collaborations from Metallica to Hal Willner to Jarvis Cocker and just this year releasing an album of recited poetry with music by Warren Ellis. Never one to rest on her laurels, we know she’ll be breaking rules to the very end. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vnrcyxnvV8NakUj7x4IUx?si=f6bb3d117ab646cf Apple playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/book-musik-marianne-faithfull/pl.u-zpdgTxVzzyW Theme music: "Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts" by LG17 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmusik.substack.com

    35 min
  5. Book Musik 054 - COMMON TONES: SELECTED INTERVIEWS WITH ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS 1995-2020 w/Alan Licht

    09/15/2021

    Book Musik 054 - COMMON TONES: SELECTED INTERVIEWS WITH ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS 1995-2020 w/Alan Licht

    Tosh and Kimley discuss COMMON TONES: SELECTED INTERVIEWS WITH ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS 1995-2020 with author Alan Licht. Alan is a musician and writer and his multidisciplinary approach to creativity is just one of the many things that he has in common with his subjects. The majority of his interviewees are active in some combination of music, writing, film, and the visual arts. There’s a creative perspective and aesthetic that flows through this collection of interviews from well-known artists like Lou Reed and Tom Verlaine to some of the key figures who influenced them such as Tony Conrad and Henry Flynt. As a peer and someone who has an enormous passion and respect for the artists he’s interviewing, Alan has a unique knack for getting everyone to open up to him and deliver a lively exchange. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0illXQ3lmSN8xNSr7YVejT?si=f2af2d9395724c8e Apple playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/book-musik-common-tones-by-alan-licht/pl.u-y29LuqLggjl Theme music: "Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts" by LG17 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmusik.substack.com

    1h 6m
  6. Book Musik 053-YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND YOU ARE ALONE-THE BIOGRAPHY OF NICO w/Jennifer Otter Bickerdike

    09/01/2021

    Book Musik 053-YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND YOU ARE ALONE-THE BIOGRAPHY OF NICO w/Jennifer Otter Bickerdike

    Tosh and Kimley discuss YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND YOU ARE ALONE: THE BIOGRAPHY OF NICO with author Jennifer Otter Bickerdike. Nico is an icon best known for her otherworldly beauty and for her time hanging out at Andy Warhol’s Factory and singing a few tunes with The Velvet Underground but her real story extends far beyond the cool gaze from under those blonde bangs. She managed to leave behind the detritus of post-WWII Germany by remaking herself first into a hugely successful model then catching the eye of Federico Fellini and eventually making her way to New York to become a Superstar of Warhol’s Factory. But her real artistic output came after this celebrated time with her solo recordings and constant touring. Bickerdike fleshes out the mythology of this complicated, imperfect woman with a dense and fascinating narrative. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3W7DcqcjKzMzcfye5aDuVJ?si=bd6bee2d80c14e01 Apple playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/book-musik-nico-you-are-beautiful-and-you-are-alone/pl.u-XzyBIZMVV3r Theme music: "Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts" by LG17 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmusik.substack.com

    1h 6m
  7. Book Musik 052 - THE LYRICS OF SYD BARRETT

    08/15/2021

    Book Musik 052 - THE LYRICS OF SYD BARRETT

    Tosh and Kimley discuss THE LYRICS OF SYD BARRETT with a foreword by Peter Jenner and an introduction by Rob Chapman. Barrett was not only a founding member of Pink Floyd but was also the lead singer and primary songwriter for the band. After their first album, his presence in the band quickly diminished and their creative trajectory completely changed. He went on to put out two solo albums which are still highly regarded and very unique in the pop world. And then he disappeared from the pop-rock world entirely perhaps due to mental health issues, drug issues or a giant f**k-you to the rock ‘n’ roll machinery that he just couldn’t abide. The crazy diamond, rock ‘n’ roll mythology surrounding Syd is fun to explore but his lyrics make it abundantly clear that he was a true artist in every sense of the word. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ayV8Ac5w7XVpEQKTDcK0M?si=7127c15f0e1a4e28 Apple playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/book-musik-the-lyrics-of-syd-barrett/pl.u-XzZpIZMVV3r Theme music: "Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts" by LG17 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmusik.substack.com

    51 min
  8. Book Musik 051 - WHY LABELLE MATTERS and PETER AND THE WOLVES - discussion with author Adele Bertei

    08/01/2021

    Book Musik 051 - WHY LABELLE MATTERS and PETER AND THE WOLVES - discussion with author Adele Bertei

    Tosh and Kimley discuss PETER AND THE WOLVES and WHY LABELLE MATTERS with author Adele Bertei. Adele started singing and playing music in the nascent punk scene in Cleveland with her dear friend Peter Laughner. Her memoir about that time is a stunningly poignant reminder of what an important role a single person can play in one’s life. It’s a vivid portrait of Peter as well as the music scene in both Cleveland and New York in the 1970s which were heady times to say the least. At the same time, Adele has had a longtime love of everything Labelle and she lets us know that they do indeed matter! Starting out as a more traditional “girl group” in the 60s, Labelle broke free of those constraints and then nothing could hold them back. Labelle shattered boundaries creatively and pushed for women’s rights with an all-female team behind them and supported the LGBTQ community long before anyone else. Get Adele’s book tour schedule and further info about her on her website: https://www.adelebertei.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ShDGgaeCfHA3Kc0ptrfDd?si=297d8b25b4974637 Apple playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/book-musik-adele-bertei-why-labelle-matters-peter-wolves/pl.u-MRm9sq1yyaz Theme music: "Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts" by LG17 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmusik.substack.com

    1h 7m
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longtime friends Tosh & Kimley discuss their favorite music-centric books bookmusik.substack.com

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    book-and-music-obsessed podcast
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    2019 - 2021
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