Object Worship

Today's all about the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Pardner! Well, mostly at least. We begin with the very exciting conclusion of Andy's Wes Borland saga and give confirmation that sometimes you should meet your heroes. Then we throw it to the hogs for questions about the latest pedal from Old Blood Noise Endeavors: an oddball fuzz with an overdriven effects loop referred to as PARDNER. From there we talk about some of our favorite uses of the pedal, naturally meander a bit, and end with some chatter about the upcoming Dark Star.Find PARDNER and other OBNE pedals: http://www.oldbloodnoise.comJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @relicmusicshop, @oldbloodnoise, @andyothling, @danfromdsfLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Michael Nicosia, owner of Relic Music in Red Bank, New Jersey, shares his journey as a tone aficionado. He discusses humorous pedal disappointments and dream collaborations, while highlighting innovations like the EHX POG3. The heart of the conversation centers on his beloved HiWatt DR103 amplifier, detailing its vintage allure and role in shaping his sound over two decades. They explore the crucial interplay between amps and cabs, reflecting on the evolution of music retail and the emotional connections formed through gear.

Today we're joined by Matt Kidd of Slow Meadow, longtime friend of Andy's, ambient composer, and solo artist whose journey from guitar through piano eventually leads us to a very modern instrument, the Expressive E Osmose. We talk a lot about physical interaction between player and instrument, the magic of squishy keys, and the variety of elements that give us control over sonic textures. Also we get into Andy's Big Day, wherein he goes viral and gets a message from none other than Wes Borland.Listen to Slow Meadow: https://slowmeadow.bandcamp.com/Buy yourself some OBNE: http://www.oldbloodnoise.comJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @slowmeadow, @oldbloodnoise, @andyothling, @danfromdsfLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

The suspense is killing us: will they have a guest this week? Finally, we can confidently say, no! But at the same time, kind of, yes? Here's the deal folks. This is an episode of Andy and Dan catching up and answering some questions from the hogline. We talk about recent and upcoming pedal shows, the new Old Blood Noise Expression Ramper, the etiquette of pinging someone on Discord, folk-punk, and of course we check in with Clint, who we will see in December.Buy yourself some OBNE: http://www.oldbloodnoise.comJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @oldbloodnoise, @andyothling, @danfromdsfLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Nick Diener, founder of Oneder Effects and Oneder Guitar Company, discusses low-tuned guitars, baritone guitars, and the influences behind his creative projects like The Swellers. The podcast explores his journey with different tunings, unique guitar tones, and pedal experimentation, including his recent acquisition of a seven-string guitar.

Composer Andrew Prahlow discusses the emotional and historical significance of his vintage Fender Dual Professional Amp in music creation. He explores how amps in physical spaces enhance musical memories, drawing inspiration from non-traditional compositions. The conversation delves into crafting ambient music for video game soundtracks and the challenges of composing music during the pandemic. Prahlow also shares insights on designing guitar pedals and the sentimental value of musical gear.

Singer and multi-instrumentalist Courtney Swain discusses her pedal journey with the Chase Bliss Blooper, exploring voice processing, parallel effects, and the blend of pedals. The conversation touches on creativity as a self-sustaining ecosystem and how pedal aesthetics inform performance aesthetics.

Guest Alex Paul from Robot Graves Industries discusses the EHX HOG pedal, MIDI functionality, sound quality, and the interaction between artist and audience. The podcast also covers topics like high school screen names, dismantled robots, guitar pedal features, unique effects, speaker cabinet designs, live music performances, and aluminum guitar creations.

Damian Kastbauer, Founder of Pedal Brainz, shares his journey from modding a Crybaby pedal to creating unique expression control products. The podcast explores the evolution of expression pedals, innovative features like the Expression Ramper X3, and the creative realms opened up by nonlinear sound. Discussions include syncing actions across pedals, voltage manipulation in effects, and the versatility of expression pedals in modulating effects.

Andon Whitehorn from Lantern Manufacturing talks about the Mitsubishi M65850 delay chip, designing pedal circuits, and the balance between process and product. The conversation includes old technology vs new, drawing inspiration from limitations, and even a fun discussion about potato chips.