Independent music, industry news, interviews and more with your host Dani Cutler. New shows every Thursday! Dani worked in independent radio for over 16 years in Phoenix, AZ supporting local and independent artists, and was deemed ”Scene Mom” by the community. Since then she has made the move to Massachusetts but will be a cheerleader for indie artists no matter where she lives.
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Originally Aired: 3/11/2020
Time: ~27min
It was a real joy to have my friend and YA Author Sara Fujimura on the show with me and my Plus One last week. We talk all about her new book "Every Reason We Shouldn't," her writing background and her inspirations for writing this and all of her novels. A fun conversation (and she sounds great on radio!)
More information about the book and purchasing a copy at Sara's website!
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Time: ~28 min.
The show went international today as our friends This Modern brought in Canadian band Neon Dreams from Halifax! Thursday 3/5 they all start a big tour together beginning at Pub Rock in Scottsdale!
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Time: ~1 hour
It was great to have Tracy of Strawberry Hedgehog soap and Matty of Mango Skies on the show today- there was so much to talk about with these two creative and successful people. So much in fact I had to edit our talk down for the on-air show today!
However, this is the FULL, unedited interview with both of them, complete with songs from a few of our favorite local artists! Enjoy!
Things we chat about:
- Strawberry Hedgehog history and the third anniversary in their current space
- Markus Knight, a new kind of superhero written by Kash of The Stakes
Hear music from:
- UPSAHL
- Killa Maus (ft. Hedgehog Gnomie Haley Green)
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
Time: ~45 min.
It was so great hearing Brandi on the airwaves again! She shares the story of her recovery leading to the August 9th fundraiser at Pho Cao, benefiting Crossroads and Bright Focus charities. Then we have Daphne and the Glitches live in the studio performing!
Brandi chose some local music that is very special to her, including Haley Green, Harper and the Moths, and Scorpion vs. Tarantula!
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Time: ~27 min
Recorded June 26, 2019
Happy to have Psyko Steve back in the studio to talk about this awesome indie scene in Phoenix! We get some background on how he began this journey in promotions and eventually ownership of The Rebel Lounge, and also all about the Independents Bowl happening on July 7th! This is a fundraiser benefiting Local First AZ, but it has other benefits as well if you are a local musician or business.
The 9:39 Local Spotlight is from Paper Foxes, enjoy!
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Time: ~40min.
Such a fun time being silly with these guys! Wade Cota is the lead singer of the band SugarWater, and also came in 4th on this past season of American Idol. We go back to how Tupac inspired Wade to write, why fronting a metal band wasn't for him, and how SugarWater came to be.
Of course I ask about the Idol experience, the good, bad, and what was up with the music choices. Then we talk about the big show on June 28th at Marquee theater, and what they are working on in the studio currently.
I only give a tease of both the Wyves track and the new track from SugarWater, I want you to go and check out both of these bands (Spotify, KWSS, live, etc), but I do let you hear the AustnAmeliA track "Brand New" which features Wade in its entirety at the end.
#WhyNotWade ;)
Friday Mar 01, 2019
Friday Mar 01, 2019
Time ~39 min.
Recorded 2/28/19
Oh are we in such a mood this morning! Had Killa Maus and Haley Green join me and we introduce the world to this flower in the desert (just listen, it will make sense). The new single Such A Mood featuring Haley is available now, and we talk about when the full album will drop!
We will also catch up with the lovely Haley and find out what's new with her too (hint: there are new things).
Some extra tracks from Scattered Melodies too!
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
Total Time: ~30 min
Had a fantastic time this morning with members of the Desert Demons Armored Combat League! Learned all about how the league was formed, and also talked about their upcoming spots on the new History Channel series "Knight Fight" which airs tonight (1/23).
Also have a song from We Revolt, today's 9:39 local spotlight!
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Thursday Nov 29, 2018
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
Total Time: ~35 min.
Air date: 11/29/18
Couldn't get them in the studio, so we had an audio three-way and I interviewed the co-directors of the documentary film "You Racist, Sexist, Bigot." via phone! We chat about motivations for making the film, how Pita and Matty teamed up, and also cover the amazing soundtrack created by local artists in AZ. Plus hear a few selections from the soundtrack!
Film Trailer: http://youracistsexistbigot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YRSBFILM/
The World Premiere of the film is 11/30 at Film Bar in Phoenix, and is sold out! There are several other screenings next week:
December 3rd FilmBar Phoenix 5:30PM
December 4th FilmBar Phoenix 7:30PM
December 6th FilmBar Phoenix 7:30PM
January 17th The Loft Cinema 7:30PM (Tucson)
Friday Sep 14, 2018
Friday Sep 14, 2018
Time: ~11 min.
Originally aired on KWSS Radio
Aaron from The Soft White Sixties phoned into the morning show and chatted with me a bit about their new album, Alta California, which is their first album available in both English and Spanish. We learn about where the idea stemmed and the process, and also about the fundraiser show/album release show happening at Crescent Ballroom!
*The Soft White Sixties WEBSITE
*Fundraiser for The Joy Bus Diner