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The Blue Winter's Aaron Troyer and Ben Roth discuss the writing, arranging, and recording process of the songs they release. Each episode will dive into the details of one song while also touching on issues that are fun and sometimes serious. Stay tuned for more episodes coming!

Episodes

  1. 11/19/2022

    Episode 11: Dreams

    In the final episode of the Volume Two discussion, Aaron & Ben discuss the final song off of Volume Two: "Dreams." The two are joined by Kyle Spinell a friend and master drummer, as they discuss drums, music, production, and Bob Dylan.

    1h 36m

  2. 11/13/2022

    Episode 10: Sad Songs

    In this episode, Aaron & Ben and special guest Halsey Roth discuss the song "Sad Songs" as well as their view on writing and musical inspiration.

    1h 32m

  3. 11/04/2022

    Episode 9: Not Okay

    In episode 9, Ben and Aaron discuss the making of the song "Not Okay," as well as their general thoughts on social media and other things.

    52 min

  4. 10/28/2022

    Episode 8: Stuck In Time

    In episode 8, Aaron and Ben discuss the song "Stuck in Time" from Volume Two. This episode continues the discussion with Aaron's dad - Rick Troyer, as they discuss their view on music and life.

    1h 49m

  5. 10/21/2022

    Episode 7: Never Look Back

    On this episode Aaron and Ben discuss the process of making track six off of Volume Two: Never Look Back. The guys also discuss inspiration as a songwriter, and how being minimalistic in the recording process can help creativity.

    57 min

  6. 10/14/2022

    Episode 6: Sixth Grade

    In this episode Ben and Aaron do a deep dive on the song sixth grade - leading to a discussion about being a parent.

    1h 2m

  7. 10/07/2022

    Episode 5: '99 Toyota

    In this episode Aaron and Ben discuss the writing and recording of the first song off of Volume Two - "I've Been Waiting." This episode features a special section where Aaron sits down to talk with his dad Rick, who played steel guitar on this song.

    1h 33m

  8. 09/30/2022

    Episode 4: Still Bleeding

    In this episode, Aaron and Ben discuss the writing and recording of the third song off of Volume Two - "Still Bleeding."

    45 min

  9. 09/23/2022

    Episode 3: I Don't Wanna Be Sad Anymore

    In this episode, Aaron and Ben discuss the writing and recording of the first single off of Volume 2 - "I Don't Wanna Be Sad Anymore."

    50 min

  10. 09/16/2022

    Episode 2: I've Been Waiting

    In this episode Aaron and Ben discuss the writing and recording of the first song off of Volume Two - "I've Been Waiting."

    48 min

  11. 09/09/2022

    Episode 1: How did we get here?

    We discuss the journey of getting to release new music after a long lull between the last album and now.

    34 min
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The Blue Winter's Aaron Troyer and Ben Roth discuss the writing, arranging, and recording process of the songs they release. Each episode will dive into the details of one song while also touching on issues that are fun and sometimes serious. Stay tuned for more episodes coming!

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