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"Level the Playing Field" is an artist-driven podcast designed to highlight musicians and audio creators in marginalized communities in Portland, Oregon. We’re going to interview everyone from performing musicians, multi-instrumentalists, students, teachers, songwriters, and everything in between and learn about their latest projects and creative practices. Hosted and produced by Rascal Miles (he/they), the podcast aims to serve as a platform for diverse voices to share their art and experiences so that we can learn from and connect with each other and those listening.

Episodes

  1. 06/17/2022

    Avery Pish (aka Gomb) of Feral Spells - The Fool-Swan

    "Level the Playing Field" is an artist-driven podcast elevating musicians in marginalized communities in Portland and surrounding areas. Join us for this week's episode featuring Avery Pish (aka Gomb), mastermind of the band Feral Spells, as we talk about her new song "The Fool-Swan". Thanks to the Regional Arts and Culture Council for their support! Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/rascalmiles/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZfz9jR_RZZnMaHDOy4_zhg Listen: https://anchor.fm/leveltheplayingfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JWWtXK8Y3xnXCI7rm3B4x  Follow: https://www.instagram.com/bananapeppermusic Avery's Links: Bandcamp: https://feralspells.bandcamp.com/ Website: https://www.gombmedia.com/visual-art Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3glvFuB9tAY5VxvajOdyBH?si=75somyMeT7KqO0nlu_kE7g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gomb_the_hallowed/                     https://www.instagram.com/feralspells/

  2. 03/19/2022

    Shaylee - Short-Sighted Security

    Portland multi-instrumentalist Elle Archer of the band Shaylee talks about her new album "Short-Sighted Security".  In this episode, we get the inside scoop on Elle's home studio recording process, songwriting tips, and the detailed story behind the relationship that inspired the song "Ophelia".  Elle and I dive into what it's like to be multi-instrumentalists, to record your own album, to use songwriting as a safe space for self-exploration and navigating trans identity, and a whole lot more.

  3. 03/11/2022

    Grant Brett - What You Like

    Portland artist Grant Brett talks about chillwave and his new single "What You Like".  In this episode, we get to know Grant and how he went from growing up as a black sheep in a small, religious town to thriving in the queer Portland community and making unapologetic, sexy songs about gay love.  We nerd out about high school choir memories, the latest season of Ru Paul's Drag Race and Portland's drag scene, social media pros and cons, 2000s pop icons, and how to make the most of your music when recording vocals in the studio.

    Grant Brett - What You Like
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"Level the Playing Field" is an artist-driven podcast designed to highlight musicians and audio creators in marginalized communities in Portland, Oregon. We’re going to interview everyone from performing musicians, multi-instrumentalists, students, teachers, songwriters, and everything in between and learn about their latest projects and creative practices. Hosted and produced by Rascal Miles (he/they), the podcast aims to serve as a platform for diverse voices to share their art and experiences so that we can learn from and connect with each other and those listening.

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