The Music Fringe puts a spotlight on music that falls outside the mainstream. Meet the artists as host Lee Ackerley delves into and dissects their unique sounds and styles. The Music Fringe includes broader discussions on the niche music genres that the eccentric and progressive artists inhabit. Follow The Music Fringe on social media: Twitter Instagram Facebook
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Primo the Alien is an Austin-based synthpop/retrowave/synthwave artist and producer. Primo writes and produces each song, herself, with a unique blend of humor and drama that leaves listeners captivated. Primo comes on The Music Fringe to discuss dream pop and its vast landscape of idiosyncratic derivatives. We talk about the Cocteau Twins, David L…
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Zach Person comes on the Music Fringe to discuss early tragedy, early success and a bizarre microgenre of music called ‘Gothabilly’. From American Idol to launching his own record label, Zach has continued to evolve and innovate throughout his music journey. We talk about the music and skateparks in Houston, the legend of Screaming Jay Hawkins, and…
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Nnedi and Andrew of ‘electro tribe’ band, Trouble in the Streets, come on the Music Fringe to talk about their politically charged music style as well as the microgenre of Dance Punk. We talk about faux Christian bands, prog rock as a torture tool in Gauntanamo and the deep schadenfreude involved in the birth of LCD Soundsytem’. We hear about Troub…
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DJ Ferno comes on the Music Fringe to discuss touring with Jazzy Jeff, moving to Austin during a pandemic, and discovering his passion for House Music. We also delve into the world of Tropical House music that is egregiously dominated by affluent, amphetamined, finance-bro Europeans who co-opted Caribbean rhythms and tropical vibes to seemingly sel…
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Vapor Wave Dreamz with Jane Ellen Bryant and Daniel Leopold
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Jane and Daniel come on the podcast to discuss their new project Jane Leo as well as the dystopian cyber phenomena known as Vaporwave music. We explore the genesis of Jane Leo, the genius of Iggy Pop, lifting weights to Lou Reed and find ourselves spiraling through Rugrats conspiracy theories, Thelma and Louise hypotheticals, and the possible birth…
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You’re in a Wizard Rock Band Harry! with Jesse Beaman
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Jesse Beaman of My Empty Phantom and Tepo Magico comes on the Music Fringe to discuss the wild world of Harry Potter-inspired Wizard Rock. The Dilettante puts on the sorting hat to discover how and why a multitude of international bands exists in this category while riffing on alien road trips, summoning pagan gods, and the duality of John Lennon. …
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Afrobeat(s) and Aliens with Topaz McGarrigle
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Topaz McGarrigle of Golden Dawn Arkestra comes on the Music Fringe to talk about the emergence of Afrobeat as well as the likelihood of initiating a sun-worshipping, fungi-eating, West Texas cult. The Dilettante and Topaz discuss the difference between ‘Afrobeat’ and ‘Afrobeats’ while illuminating artists like Fela Kuti, William Onyeabor, Burna Boy…
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Psychedelic Surf Music and Pirate Metal with Billy King
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he Music Fringe dives into the subgenere of Pirate Metal with featured guest, Billy King, from the psych rock band Billy King & The Bad Bad Bad.Av Hot Pie Media
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