The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 123 | DL Rossi

DL Rossi is a singer, songwriter, painter, all around creative who makes his home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His latest record titled SDNIL is a huge and triumphant stylistic shift from the album of his that really got my attention, 2021’s Lonesome Kind. Rossi and I have been meaning to catch up for a while now and I am so grateful we made it happen. We talk about overcoming trauma, the soundtrack in your head, taking creative risks and so much more. This was an absolute blast and I am so excited to bring it your way.

The song you are hearing in this episode is “Lover (What’s the Deal)”

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 110 | Matt Woods

This is Episode 110 and our guest for the second time is Matt Woods. Matt is a singer and songwriter from East Tennessee who earlier this year completed a residence here in central Florida that he called Songs Matter where he and songwriters around the Sunshine State sat down to swap songs and talk about process. Since we last spoke he also released an outstanding EP called Mornings After, which could be my favorite of his wonderful catalog, and a re-release of his debut record the Matt Woods Manifesto which recently celebrated ten years in the world.

Matt was the last Marinade interview we did just before the world shut down from the COVID-19 crisis. That week was my first time meeting him but he treated me like an old friend from day one. Matt Woods is a hell of a songwriter and a kind soul.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 109 | Ryan Sollee (The Builders and the Butchers)

The Marinade with Jason Earle, a free-flowing conversation about the creative process, welcomes Ryan Sollee. Ryan is the principal singer and songwriter for The Builders and the Butchers. The Builders and the Butchers came into my life at a very formative time with their debut self-titled record in 2007. I was in my 20s, trying to figure out what adult me would look like- a little angsty, disillusioned yet hopeful, and curious about the world. Ryan Sollee’s tunes seemed to capture what I was feeling. 

All these years later, The Builders and the Butchers have a wonderful new record of foot-stomping anthems called Hell & High Water, which was released on May 6th, 2022. This conversation is such a thrill, y’all.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 97 | AHI

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AHI wanders into The Marinade! AHI (pronounced "eye") writes beautiful, personal songs like those on his forthcoming third record Prospect. I have had the pleasure of listening to this album for weeks now and I keep going back for its richness and humanity. You can give the album a listen and get your own copy on November 5, 2021.

We caught up with AHI after his set at Americanafest 2021.

You can find all things AHI at ahimusic.com. 

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 94 | JW Francis

JW Francis is a singer and songwriter whose latest record Wanderkid comes out on October 1st. While Francis’s home is technically New York, as you will hear in this conversation he is a man of the world. And that is what you get from Wanderkid. A polyphonic record that sounds like New York but feels at home all over the place. We caught up with JW while he was thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 92 | Matthew Fowler

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Matthew is a singer and songwriter originally from the Sunshine State. He has opened for the likes of Richard Thompson and Damien Jurado. Matthew writes stunning songs that draw on his wise-beyond-his-years intuition. His forthcoming record The Grief We Gave Our Mother comes out on September 10th, 2021.

The song in this episode is “Going Nowhere” from The Grief We Gave Our Mother.

You can find all things Matthew Fowler at matthewfowlermusic.com.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 81 | Waltzer

Sophie Sputnik (Waltzer) plunges into The Marinade! Waltzer's wonderful record Time Traveler came out earlier this year. Sophie and her collaborators have also been busy with their variety show Waltzer TV. This conversation was serious at times, silly at others, and fun at every point in between. 

You can find all things Waltzer at waltzermusic.com.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 80 | Todd Snider

Todd Snider wanders into The Marinade! Todd is a legendary singer and songwriter based in Nashville whose record First Agnostic Church of Hope and Wonder is an instant classic. Todd was on the short list of dream guests when we started The Marinade so this is a huge thrill. We talk about dealing with mortality, trying to describe the sounds in our head, learning from legends, and so much more.

Todd Snider wanders into The Marinade! Todd is a legendary singer and songwriter based in Nashville whose record First Agnostic Church of Hope and Wonder is an instant classic. Todd was on the short list of dream guests when we started The Marinade so this is a huge thrill.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 78 | Will Johnson

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Will Johnson wafts into The Marinade! Will is a singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and painter from Texas. His band Centro-matic began in the late nineties and went on to influence countless other bands. His work with South San Gabriel bridged the gap between Centro-matic and Johnson’s excellent solo records, including his most recent albums Wire Mountain and El Capitan. Will is also in the studio working on the second LP from his project Marie/Lepanto Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster of Marinade favorite Water Liars.

You can find all things Will at will-johnson.com.

Will Johnson wafts into The Marinade! Will is a singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and painter from Texas. His band Centro-matic began in the late nineties and went on to influence countless other bands. His work with South San Gabriel bridged the gap between Centro-matic and Johnson's excellent solo records, including his most recent albums Wire Mountain and El Capitan.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 76 | Jim Keller

Jim Keller bops his way into The Marinade! Keller has lived a fascinating creative life. As a member of the 80s band Tommy Tutone he co-wrote the #1 hit "867-5309/Jenny." Keller went on manage legendary composer Philip Glass's career and publishing company all the while making his own gorgeous solo records.

We talk about the making of his new record, balancing creativity and business, and much more.

Jim Keller bops his way into The Marinade! Keller has lived a fascinating creative life. As a member of the 80s band Tommy Tutone he co-wrote the #1 hit "867-5309/Jenny." Keller went on manage legendary composer Phillip Glass's career and publishing company all the while making his own gorgeous solo records.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 74 | Northcote

Northcote shivers into The Marinade! Northcote is the nom de plume of Matt Goud, a Canadian singer songwriter whose most recent record Let Me Roar is a gorgeous, personal album about faith, family, recovery, perseverance, and more. 

This was a thoughtful conversation that touched on spirituality, addiction, recovery, creativity, and so much more.

You can find all things Northcote at northcotemusic.com.

Northcote shivers into The Marinade! Northcote is the nom de plume of Matt Goud, a Canadian singer songwriter whose most recent record Let Me Roar is a gorgeous, personal album about faith, family, recovery, perseverance, and more.  This was a thoughtful conversation that touched on spirituality, addiction, recovery, creativity, and so much more.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Bonus Episode | Jordan Lehning

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Jordan Lehning drops into The Marinade! Jordan is a producer, composer, singer, and songwriter whose latest record Little Idols tells the tale of an affair between a single man and a married woman. It is a beautiful, cinematic work. We talk about producing, writing, scoring films, and so much more. 

You can find all things Jordan at jordanlehning.com.

Jordan Lehning drops into The Marinade! Jordan is a producer, composer, singer, and songwriter whose latest record Little Idols tells the tale of an affair between a single man and a married woman. It is a beautiful, cinematic work. We talk about producing, writing, scoring films, and so much more.  You can find all things Jordan at jordanlehning.com.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 66 | Kenny Roby

Kenny Roby goes spelunking in The Marinade! Kenny made a name for himself as the frontman for the pioneering alt-country band Six String Drag, then went on to work with the great Neal Casal and make his own wonderful solo records.

We talk about his excellent new record The Reservoir which came out on August 7, 2020, the power of soul music, the alt-country scene, and so much more. 

You can find all things Kenny at kennyroby.net.

Kenny Roby goes spelunking in The Marinade! Kenny made a name for himself as the frontman for the pioneering alt-country band Six String Drag, then went on to work with the great Neal Casal and make his own wonderful solo records.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Bonus Episode | Trapper Haskins

Trapper Haskins slides into The Marinade! Trapper is a woodworker, boat builder, father, husband, writer, and songwriter based in Tennessee. He is a sweet guy and a fascinating person. Check out Trapper's record Blood in the Honey and head over to trapperhaskins.com for more Trapper.

Trapper Haskins slides into The Marinade! Trapper is a woodworker, boat builder, father, husband, writer, and songwriter based in Tennessee. He is a sweet guy and a fascinating person. Check out Trapper's record Blood in the Honey and head over to trapperhaskins.com for more Trapper.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 65 | Chuck Prophet

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Chuck Prophet spins into The Marinade. Chuck's twelfth solo record, the excellent The Land That Time Forgot is set for release on August 21, 2020. His career spans all the way back to his days with neo-psychedelic band Green on Red. During the intervening years he has established himself as one of America's great storytellers.

You can find all things Chuck at chuckprophet.com.

Chuck Prophet spins into The Marinade. Chuck's twelfth solo record, the excellent The Land That Time Forgot is set for release on August 21, 2020. His career spans all the way back to his days with neo-psychedelic band Green on Red. During the intervening years he has established himself as one of America's great storytellers.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 64 | Nicole Atkins

Nicole Atkins elbow drops into The Marinade! Nicole's latest record Italian Ice is a masterwork. We talk about 1990s wrestling, the making of her new record, how visual art informs her writing, and so much more.

You can find all things Nicole Atkins at nicoleatkins.com.

Nicole Atkins elbow drops into The Marinade! Nicole's latest record Italian Ice is a masterwork. We talk about 1990s wrestling, the making of her new record, how visual art informs her writing, and so much more. You can find all things Nicole Atkins at nicoleatkins.com.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Bonus Episode | Doe Paoro

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Doe Paoro floats into The Marinade! Doe Paoro is a singer and songwriter whose work is thoughtful and ever-evolving, just like the writer herself. We talk about meditation, forgiveness, her gorgeous new single, combating white supremacy, and so much more.

You can find all things Doe Paoro at DoePaoro.com.

Doe Paoro floats into The Marinade! Doe Paoro is a singer and songwriter whose work is thoughtful and ever-evolving, just like the writer herself. We talk about meditation, forgiveness, her gorgeous new single, combating white supremacy, and so much more. You can find all things Doe Paoro at DoePaoro.com.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 63 | Marchelle Bradanini

Marchelle Bradanini jumps feet first into The Marinade. Marchelle is a singer and songwriter best known for her work under the moniker Pony Boy. She has a new record called Only a Woman which will be released on July 3, 2020. We talk about being a woman in the music industry, having disparate influences, finding alone time during quarantine, and so much more.

You can find all things Marchelle at marchellebradanini.com.

Marchelle Bradanini jumps feet first into The Marinade. Marchelle is a singer and songwriter best known for her work under the moniker Pony Boy. She has a new record called Only a Woman which will be released on July 3, 2020.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 61 | Rett Smith

Rett Smith races into The Marinade! Rett's latest record is called Giving up on Quitting and it is a beautiful, literary, personal album. We talk about the differences between being an athlete and being a musician, the influence of great literature, living up to the expectations of others and so much more. 

You can find all things Rett Smith at rettsmithmusic.com.

Rett Smith races into The Marinade! Rett's latest record is called Giving up on Quitting and it is a beautiful, literary, personal album. We talked about the differences between being an athlete and being a musician, the influence of great literature, living up to the expectations of others and so much more.  You can find all things Rett Smith at rettsmithmusic.com.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 60 | Michael McDermott

Michael McDermott showers in The Marinade. McDermott has lived quite the creative life. Signed by Brian Koppelman in the early '90s. Lauded by the likes of Stephen King. Then came substance abuse, recovery, and (ultimately) a brand new, brilliant album called What in the World... Michael and Jason caught up by phone a few weeks after the world shut down due to the Covid-19 virus. 

You can find all things Michael McDermott at michael-mcdermott.com.

Michael McDermott showers in The Marinade. McDermott has lived quite the creative life. Signed by Brian Koppelman in the early '90s. Lauded by the likes of Stephen King. Then came substance abuse, recovery, and (ultimately) a brand new, brilliant album called What in the World...