Spare Notes

Jonah Evans
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Spare Notes is about talking to artists in the music and literary industries about their creations, inspirations, evolutions, and communities.

  1. 30: Three Questions with Samuel Aaron & Glass Beagle

    12/04/2025

    30: Three Questions with Samuel Aaron & Glass Beagle

    This is a segment called Three Questions, where I ask an artist three questions. One question is for sure, specifically aimed at their current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall. In this episode, I interviewed Samuel Aaron and Glass Beagle. They’re two separate acts formed for a two-song EP called Home Again / Storm Chaser. They’re out of Chicago, Illinois. We get into the topics of Home, Cross-Colaboration, Lyrics, and Imagery. Home Again / Storm Chaser EP: Samual Aaron: https://musicbysamuelaaron.bandcamp.com/album/home-again-storm-chaser Glass Beagle: https://glass-beagle.bandcamp.com/album/home-again-storm-chaser Episode Track Listing: 1. "Home Again" 2. "Storm Chaser" Samuel Aaron & Glass-Beagle - Home Again / Storm Chaser (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LAPhMK5QW4

    14 min
  2. 29: Leilani Patao Talks New EP, Self-Love, and the State of Music Streaming

    11/21/2025

    29: Leilani Patao Talks New EP, Self-Love, and the State of Music Streaming

    In this episode, I talked to Leiani Patao. They have a new EP that just came out called 'Daisy.' They're originally from LA but live in NYC. We cover topics like the State of music Streaming, the practices of self-awareness and self-love, and songwriting. Bandcamp: https://leilanipatao.bandcamp.com/album/daisy-2 linktree: https://linktr.ee/leilanijpatao Released by Audio Antihero: https://audioantihero.com/ Photo by Shannon McMahon: https://mylittleunderground.neocities.org/ Episode Track Listing: 1. "BIRD WHISTLE" 2. "get em boy." 3. "Red Hair Dye. 4. "branded." 5. "portrait"

    45 min
  3. 28: Three Questions with MONT LOSER

    11/18/2025

    28: Three Questions with MONT LOSER

    This segment is called Three Questions. One question is specifically focused on their current project, and the other two generally revolve around ideas related to their art as a whole. In this episode, I interviewed Suzy from MONT LOSER. The band is from Paris and they recently released their first single, "Never Guess." We talk about the Paris DIY music scene too! Check it out! Ce segment s'appelle Trois Questions. Une question est spécifiquement axée sur leur projet actuel, et les deux autres tournent généralement autour d'idées liées à leur art dans son ensemble. Dans cet épisode, j'ai interviewé Suzy de MONT LOSER. Le groupe est de Paris et il a récemment sorti son premier single, "Never Guess." Nous parlons aussi de la scène musicale DIY parisienne ! Jetez-y un coup d'œil ! MONT LOSER: https://www.instagram.com/montloser/ MONT LOSER - Never Guess (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEgVDbaBC_U Géographie Records: https://geographie.bandcamp.com/

    16 min
  4. 27: Three Questions with Elie Zoé

    11/12/2025

    27: Three Questions with Elie Zoé

    This is a segment called Three Questions, where I ask an artist 3 in-depth questions. One question is for sure, specifically aimed at their current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall. In this episode, I interviewed Elie Zoé. They’re a Swiss artist originally from Lausanne who recently released their 4th studio album, “Shifting Forms.” We cover topics like snail touring, the importance of community, and what might happen when we name anything. The song coming up is “Shifting Forms.” Elie Zoé: https://humus-records.com/elie-zoe/ Bandcamp: https://eliezoe.bandcamp.com/album/shifting-forms “change my name” music vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw1lEXwg-V0 Episode Track Listing: 1. "shifting forms" 2. "change my name." 3. "change my name." Photo by: Lea Kunz @ https://www.leakunz.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/lea__kunz Spare Notes Emailing List: https://jonahinthesnow.com/spare-notes-podcast

    34 min
  5. 26: Ivy Boy Talks Debut Album, Life Changes, and a Little Bit of Nostalgia

    11/07/2025

    26: Ivy Boy Talks Debut Album, Life Changes, and a Little Bit of Nostalgia

    In this episode, I talked to Perry Eaton, AKA Ivy Boy. The self-titled debut record of Ivy Boy came out on October 24th. He’s from Boston, Massachusetts, and a fun fact: he’s one of the co-founders of Allston Pudding. he was kind enough to share some demos of a couple of songs for the episode, so you’ll hear some before and after snippets of those two songs, as well as part of another song or two. We cover topics like recording, life changes, and nostalgia.

    25 min
  6. 25: K and B of Bussy Kween Power Trip talk Cracker Barrel, Performance, and How they Create

    11/03/2025

    25: K and B of Bussy Kween Power Trip talk Cracker Barrel, Performance, and How they Create

    In this episode, I had a nice chat with B and K from the band Bussy Kween Power Trip, from Chicago, Illinois. Their debut album, Coming With the Strap, came out earlier this year. I actually saw them in Philly a few months ago at Break Free Fest, and they absolutely melted my face off. B’s singing is absolutely scorching, and K’s bass playing, I swear, some of the best in the land. We cover topics related to absurdity, performance, and Cracker Barrel. Bussy Kween Power Trip: https://linktr.ee/bussykweenpowertrip, https://www.instagram.com/bussykweenpowertrip/. Cracker Barrel Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bNSGfns10U Photo By: Max Glazer https://maxaglazer.myportfolio.com/ Episode Track Listing: Snippets: 1. "Rahm Emanual Diss Track" 2. "Cracker Barrel." 3. "Cop Garage. 4. "Cracker Barrel."

    50 min
  7. 24: Three Questions with Josaleigh Pollett

    10/28/2025

    24: Three Questions with Josaleigh Pollett

    This is a segment called Three Questions, where I ask an artist 3 in-depth questions. One question is for sure, specifically aimed at their current project, and the other two are usually about ideas connected to their artistry overall. In this episode, I interviewed Josaleigh Pollett. They’re a Salt Lake City artist with a Poltergeist-inspired single out this week, called “Radio Player.” We get into the topics of collective grief, the ideas of Hope, Jason Molina, and the multiple avenues of uncertainty and change. Bandcamp: https://josaleighpollett.bandcamp.com/track/radio-player Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brosaleigh/?hl=en Episode Track Listing: Snippets: "Radio Player" https://jonahinthesnow.com/spare-notes-podcast

    36 min
  8. 23: Nico Magi of Pamplemousse talks Black Box Studio (FR), Performance, and Music Inspirations

    10/21/2025

    23: Nico Magi of Pamplemousse talks Black Box Studio (FR), Performance, and Music Inspirations

    Had a nice chat with Nico Magi(Guitars/Vocals) from the band Pamplemousse. Pamplemousse is a duo and also includes Sarah Lenormad (Drums). They are based in the Lorraine region of France, though they formed in Reunion Island. Their new album Porcelain came out Septermber 26, 2025. We cover topics related to music rehearsal, Performance, and Black Box recording studio. Black Box was founded in 1993 by Iain Burgess and Peter Deimel. J’ai eu un joli chat avec Nico Magi (Guitares/Voix) du groupe Pamplemousse. Pamplemousse est un duo et comprend également Sarah Lenormad (Batterie). Ils sont basés dans la région Lorraine en France, bien qu’ils se soient formés à la Réunion. Leur nouvel album Porcelain est sorti le 26 septembre 2025. Nous couvrons des sujets liés à la répétition musicale, la performance et le studio d’enregistrement Black Box. Black Box a été fondée en 1993 par Iain Burgess et Peter Deimel. Bandcamp: https://pamplemoussetheband.bandcamp.com/album/porcelain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamplemousse_band/?hl=en Released by: A Tant Révër du Roi Records @ https://atrdr.net/ & @https://www.instagram.com/a_tant_rever_du_roi/?hl=fr Episode Track Listing: Snippets: 1. "Smile the Num" 2. "The Big Speakers." 3. "The More Beautiful Madonna. 4. "Miami Blue."

    34 min
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Spare Notes is about talking to artists in the music and literary industries about their creations, inspirations, evolutions, and communities.

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