
Madison Cunningham
Grammy-winning musician known for her sophisticated guitar fingerpicking and intricate compositions. Collaborated with Andrew Bird on the Cunningham Bird album.
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Feb 7, 2023 • 36min
The L.A. guitar shop that reinvented indie folk
In 2010, a photographer named Reuben Cox moved to Los Angeles to start Old Style Guitar Shop. In the years since, the instruments that he continues to repair and sell have come to define the sound of the LA indie folk scene among artists like Blake Mills, Andrew Bird, Madison Cunningham, Ethan Gruska and Phoebe Bridgers.Reuben’s guitars are Frankenstein-esque creations, cobbled together from spare parts and neglected guitar bodies found in flea markets and estate sales. The sounds that these make, though, are as eccentric as their source: the strings are laid on top of Reuben’s signature, a rubber bridge.This sound, and the mythos of the rubber bridge guitar, has turned Reuben into a local celebrity and put Old Style at the center of Los Angeles’s indie music scene. In this episode of Switched on Pop, host Charlie Harding explores that sound and the man behind it all.Songs Discussed (playlist)
Taylor Swift - champagne problems
Olivia Rodrigo - hope ur ok
boygenius - Emily I’m Sorry
Jenny Owen Youngs - Vampire Weeknight
Andrew Bird - The New Saint Jude
Marcus Mumford - Only Child
Perfume Genius - Slip Away
Andrew Bird - Underlands
Madison Cunningham - Anywhere
Madison Cunningham - Life According to Raechel
Phoebe Bridgers - Garden Song
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Nov 19, 2024 • 53min
Fleetwood Mac perfected turning drama into hits
Madison Cunningham, a Grammy-winning musician known for her intricate guitar work, joins virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird, celebrated for his unique violin and vocals. They discuss the dramatic origins of Fleetwood Mac's music, revealing how personal strife fueled their songwriting. The duo delves into the evocative reinterpretation of 'Buckingham Nicks,' emphasizing the emotional depth behind iconic hits like 'Go Your Own Way' and 'Dreams.' Their insights ignite a fresh understanding of the band's influence and the complexities of love and creativity in music.