A special message to all who have listened to Air-Raid over the years. Plus Episode #4 of the all new podcast Artist Home with guest Eric Howk of the Billboard #1 hit making band; Portugal. The Man.

Ep #1 Of Artist Home with Dave Depper of Death Cab for Cutie

Oct 3rd, 2017 44m 6s

Hey all,I am extremely excited to announce that I have teamed up with the beautiful people over at Artist Home to bring you an all new podcast.I have been working on this project for the better part of 6 months now and am very proud of what has

Ep #1 of Artist Home w/ Dave Depper of Death Cab for Cutie

Oct 3rd, 2017 44m 6s

#313 - Sean Nelson

Sep 26th, 2016 1h 51m

Sean Nelson (The Stranger, Harvey Danger) joins us this week for a re-do of ep #30. The topics include Sean's recent coverage of the Trump rallies here in WA, the role of social media, Aaron's reason for quitting, and the rise and fall of Harve

#312 - Tall Heights

Sep 20th, 2016 58m 28s

Tim Harrington (guitar/vox) of the band Tall Heights joins us to chat about how anxiety and nervousness can be a good thing, their upcoming national TV appearance on CONAN, and how busking started it all.Music Featured In This Week's Episode: T

#311 - Brett Netson / Shane Torres

Sep 12th, 2016 1h 31m

This week Brett Netson of Caustic Resin, Built to Spill, Earth joins us to chat about the ups and downs of the band Caustic Resin, how begging his grandparents for a guitar started a life trajectory, psychedelic drugs, and the re-release of the

#310 - Kim Warnick

Sep 5th, 2016 1h 36m

Legendary musician and vocalist, Kim Warnick (FASTBACKS, Visqueen, Cali Giraffes) joins us this week to talk about her early childhood obsession with music, addiction, and getting clean.Music Featured In This Week's Episode: Cali Giraffes, Fa

#309 - The Coathangers

Aug 30th, 2016 1h 12m

Stephanie Luke (Drums/Vocals) of The Coathangers joins us this week from the 20th Anniversary of Suicide Squeeze Records party to chat record collections, the new album 'NOSEBLEED WEEKEND', and the lack of female role models in music as a child

#308 - SLOUCHER

Aug 22nd, 2016 1h 10m

Jay Clancy of the Seattle band, SLOUCHER, joins us this week to talk about their AMAZING new album 'Certainty' (out now on Swoon Records), first rock shows, drumming competitions as a child, and his admiration for Hanson.Music Featured In Thi

#307 - J GRGRY

Aug 15th, 2016 1h 18m

J GRGRY joins us this week to tell his amazing story of major label woes and picking himself up from the ashes. Plus, Aaron has a very big announcement.Music Featured In This Week's Episode: Dolour, J GRGRY

#306 - AlunaGeorge

Aug 9th, 2016 57m 56s

This week Aluna Francis, of London based duo AlunaGeorge, joins us to talk about how Game of Thrones helps her cope while on tour, her first real "Diva" moment, their upcoming album "I Remember" (out Sept 16th on Island/Interscope), and achievi

#305 - BJ The Chicago Kid

Aug 3rd, 2016 57m 17s

This week, BJ The Chicago Kid joins us to chat about his latest record 'IN MY MIND', how he ended up collaborating with the likes of Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, getting signed to MOTOWN Records, keeping his family close, and whether or not f

#304 - Bigfoot Wallace and His Wicked Sons

Jul 25th, 2016 1h 5m

Former member of the band Kithkin and current frontman for Bigfoot Wallace and his Wicked Sons, Bob Martin, joins us in The Backyard to talk about starting all over, Aaron's racist family members, and how moving across the country to a place he

#303 - Worst. Interview. Ever.

Jul 19th, 2016 1h 1m

Luke Burbank of TBTL joins us this week from the middle of Lake Union to talk about he and Aaron's worst interviews ever with Sigur Ros and Junior Brown.Music Featured In This Week's Episode: Junior Brown

#302 - John Carpenter / Ravenna Woods

Jul 11th, 2016 1h 2m

This week The Horror Master himself, John Carpenter, joins us for a chat about his history with writing music for his own films, how he came up with the theme for 'Halloween', and his new album 'Lost Themes II'. Plus Chris Cunningham of Ravenna

#301 - Plants and Animals

Jul 4th, 2016 1h 11m

Warren Spicer, singer/guitar player for Montreal based Plants and Animals, joins this week in The Backyard to give Aaron an outsider's perspective on Donald Trump, touring as a father, the importance of taking time on your art, and the inspirat

#300 - Iron and Wine

Jun 27th, 2016 1h 4m

Sam Beam of Iron and Wine joins us this week for wonderful conversation about his roots in music and how he went from filmmaker to film professor to professional musician.We also take a walk down memory lane with some of Aaron's favorite conv

#299 - Arwen Nicks

May 24th, 2016 1h 15m

Co-host of The Sub Pop Podcast and broadcast journalist, Arwen Nicks, joins us in The Backyard this week to discuss whether or not she and Aaron should be enemies, making the choice to leave the terrestrial airwaves for podcasting at Sub Pop Re

#298 - Jane Lynch

May 17th, 2016 55m 14s

Actress and improv icon, Jane Lynch (Best in Show, Party Down, and GLEE), joins us this week to chat about her stage show 'SEE JANE SING' which starts its national tour in June, her aversion to dancing, growing up in a small town with big dream

#297 - BED

May 10th, 2016 1h 6m

Sierra Haager of Portland OR based band, BED, joins us in the Backyard this week to compare her and Aaron's questionable teenage decision making, peppermint patties, the curious story of her first rock band, and the new BED EP out on Bug Hunt R

#296 - Greg Vandy

May 2nd, 2016 1h 13m

KEXP DJ and writer, Greg Vandy, joins us this week to talk about his new book 26 SONGS IN 30 DAYS: Woody Guthrie's Columbia River Songs and the Planned Promised Land in the Pacific Northwest, the problems that Woody Guthrie faced in taking on s

#295 - Lyrics Born

Apr 25th, 2016 1h 6m

Legendary Hip Hop artist Lyrics Born joins us in The Backyard this week to talk about his early childhood obsession with rap, coming up in the San Francisco music scene, Prince, putting together his greatest hits album "Now Look What You've Don

#294 - David Bazan and Andy Fitts

Apr 18th, 2016 1h 27m

David Bazan (Pedro the Lion, Headphones) and Andy Fitts join us in The Backyard this week for "some" beers, an absolutely crazy conversation about how they met and forged a musical relationship, and a rather in-depth conversation about the natu

#293 - Kris Orlowski / Steven Severin

Apr 11th, 2016 1h 24m

Co-owner of some of our favorite clubs in Seattle Neumos/Barboza and owner of Wake Up Presents, Steven Severin, joins us in The Backyard to talk about his love for basketball, some amazing stories about the now defunct rock club RKCNDY, and his

#292 - Deep Sea Diver / Ra Ra Riot

Apr 4th, 2016 1h 11m

Frontman of Ra Ra Riot, Wes Miles, sits down this week to discuss his somewhat bohemian upbringing, how his father ended up co-writing the screenplay for BEASTMASTER 2, and how he started studying to be a physicist but ended up a musician.PLU