Midwest Mixtape

Emily Postlethwait and Natalie Novak
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Midwest Mixtape is a podcast where two music lovers come together to explore the landscape of the music industry across the Midwest. Through conversations with people at every level of production: up-and-coming musicians, record labels and producers, music festival and venue coordinators, and more. We’ll hear the unique experiences of these talented creatives and see how they make a living from doing what they love without the advantage of being on the coast.

Episodes

  1. 05/12/2023

    North 41

    In this episode of Midwest Mixtape, hosts Natalie Novak and Emily Postlethwait sit down with Patrick Walsh of North Forty One, a Chicago-based pop-funk band. Hear from Walsh about what the music scene is like in Chicago and his experience traveling the country on tour.

  2. 05/12/2023

    Brenton Dean

    In this episode of Midwest Mixtape, hosts Natalie Novak and Emily Postlethwait sit down with Brenton Dean of Holy White Hounds. Dean talks about the realities of being in a Midwest-based rock band: the good, the bad and the ugly.

  3. 05/12/2023

    Buckmiller and Schweiger

    In this episode of Midwest Mixtape, hosts Natalie Novak and Emily Postlethwait sit down with Tom Buckmiller and Brian Schwager, known for their electric originals and authentic blues classics. Hear from them about their unique musical journey and their experience in Memphis at the International Blues Challenge. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves the blues, killer guitar riffs and irresistible beats.

  4. 05/08/2023

    Allegra Hernandez

    In this episode of Midwest Mixtape, hosts Natalie Novak and Emily Postlethwait sit down with Des Moines-based musician and educator Allegra Hernandez. Throughout the episode, Hernandez provides insight into the obstacles they’ve overcome as a non-binary musician in the Midwest and talks about their efforts with local nonprofits to ensure that every kid in Iowa gets the opportunities they deserve.

  5. 05/04/2023

    Dave Zollo

    In this episode of Midwest Mixtape, hosts Natalie Novak and Emily Postlethwait sit down with Dave Zollo, a music extraordinaire who has worked in the industry for three decades. Once called “The Patron Saint of Roots Music,” Zollo shares his journey as a musician, how he established his own record label and his inspiring story about overcoming addiction.

  • 5 Episodes

About

Midwest Mixtape is a podcast where two music lovers come together to explore the landscape of the music industry across the Midwest. Through conversations with people at every level of production: up-and-coming musicians, record labels and producers, music festival and venue coordinators, and more. We’ll hear the unique experiences of these talented creatives and see how they make a living from doing what they love without the advantage of being on the coast.

Information

  • Creator
    Emily Postlethwait and Natalie Novak
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Urban Plains
  • Show Website
    Midwest Mixtape