KXRW Vancouver Presents
Awkward Interruptions
Hosted by Midnight Morning
Awkward Interruptions, where we keep the beat local and the conversations candid. Join us as we explore the sound and soul of our community.
1st Saturdays at Midnight and Noon
Awkward Interruptions
About Our Show
Awkward Interruptions, a radio show where we showcase the best and brightest musicians from our community and get insights from community leaders on the state of music in our area. Join us as we dive into the vibrant and diverse music scene of our city and the Pacific Northwest, featuring interviews from up-and-coming artists as well as established favorites and community leaders. All the while touching on and relating through our experiences as a local band. Tune in and discover the sounds that are shaping our community.
Bio
Hosts
Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Midnight Morning, formerly Interstate, is a musical brotherhood that has seen it all. Dominic, James, and Josh have been together playing, recording, and touring in another band for over a decade. But the party eventually took over, leading to addiction and mental health struggles. Together, they harnessed their collective strength and emerged with a renewed sense of purpose. Enter Chris on bass, a fellow musician and zen master whose musicality and influences immediately shifted the band’s focus back to the music. Midnight Morning’s sound, shaped by life experiences and musicality, offers a unique perspective on reality.
Welcome to Awkward Interruptions. Our fifteenth episode is a conversation with Art Alexakis.Art is best known as the singer-songwriter and guitarist of the rock band Everclear. He has been a member of several other bands in addition to his own work as a songwriter for other artists.Art and Everclear's tour with Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack officially kicks off in San Francisco Friday, September 13th and they will be in Portland Sunday, September 17th. Local music on this episode includes: Mutual Stoke - Dog Mom Sneaker Wave - Certainly Delayed Ludlow - Stuck in the Mud Les Gold - Sad But True Rachel Wong - Secrets Nervous Boyfriend - It's Not Fair Berzerk - Cuties ...
Welcome to Awkward Interruptions. Our fourteenth episode is a conversation with Jillian Raye.Jillian Raye is an independent artist residing in the Pacific Northwest.Healing herself through her voice and music, Jillian’s passion for songwriting, nature, and learning has created a unique perspective and sound that has been described as “hauntingly beautiful.” During the interview, we explore topics of musical creativity, how she began to play music with certain legends of rock, and her unique perspective toward music. Local music on this episode includes: Jillian Mycelium - MAST The Sea Tease - Alchemy The Mistons - Brikka Brakka Firecracker Follow Me Home - Leaf Sooth & The Sweet Souls - W.M.D. Stone Figure - Dreaming Faces in the Wood - Solstice Bones - In the Clouds Jenna Haagen - October ...
Welcome to Awkward Interruptions. Our thirteenth episode is a conversation with Steven McDonald.Steven is an American rock musician, best known as the bass guitarist in the Los Angeles alternative rock/power pop band Redd Kross. He is a founding member of the hardcore punk band OFF! – serving as a member from 2009 to 2021 – as well as bassist for The Melvins since 2015. Check out Redd Kross’ new album and see them here in town at the Aladdin Theater on July 10th. Local music on this episode includes: Cough Syrup - Feel The Doubt - It's All a Joke Cereal - 420 Steps Down Humaneyes - Sea-Foam Pegasister - 5,300 Degrees Farenheit ...
Welcome to Awkward Interruptions. Our twelfth episode is a conversation with Tigers on Opium, a stoner rock band based out of Portland, Oregon. Local music on this episode includes: Tigers On Opium - 82nd Street Harlequin Acid Tongue - Acid on the Dancefloor Cold Spell - DP Heavy Totals - ColorColour Dreadlight - Charade Tndr Grl - Aquarius Jenny Don't - Unlucky Love ...
Welcome to Awkward Interruptions. Our tenth episode is a conversation with Ken Weiner of Monty Vega and the Sittin' Shivas. Ken is the lead vocalist and drummer of the Portland, OR based band Monty Vega and The Sittin' Shivas. Ken joins us to discuss his journey through music, as well as the opening of The School of Rock in Vancouver, WA, which offers a wide variety of music camps and workshops for musicians of all levels. Local music on this episode includes: Monty Vega and the Sitting Shivas - Little Dilemma Bug Seance - These Days Night Swims - Neverless To Bloom - Hound The Astrotecs - Make It End Chameleons - Kaleidoscope - City Asleep Toxic Tears - Lobotomy ...
Welcome to Awkward Interruptions. Our tenth episode is a conversation with Paul D'Amour,an American musician and the first bassist for Tool. His bass sound is recognized by the aggressive picked tone he developed with his Chris Squire Signature Rickenbacker 4001CS, which can be heard on Tool's first full-length album, Undertow. Paul now plays bass with Ministry and is currently on tour with them now! Local music on this episode includes: Poolside Leper Society - Party Line Pride Lincolns Beard - Daylight Shadowhouse - Start Again Rango - Fill the Ranks Memory Derelict - The Idol Introducing the Machine - Not in This Town Mob Rule - Bohemica The Astrotecs - Make It End Hello Traitor - Seven Five Luis Ocasio - Jazz Raps ...
Welcome to Awkward Interruptions. Our ninth episode is a conversation with John, the owner and proprietor of Ronald Records in Vancouver, WA.Ronald Records was originally an independent music label started in 2014. Now a brick and mortar store in downtown Vancouver, Washington, theyoffer a growing selection of new and used vinyl records, cassette tapes, CDs, 8-tracks, VHS, DVDs, books, and more.We had an amazing conversation with John, and are excited to how Ronald Records will positively influence the Vancouver music scene. Local music on this episode includes: Deathorcist - Alpaca Clover - DP Elegant Pleasures - Lock the Door Civil Serpents - Fake Rich Kaia Noel - Dancing with the Devil Under Utopia - Fee to Live Ministry - HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES Midnight Morning - Stranger ...
Welcome to Awkward Interruptions. Our eighth episode is a conversation with epic NYC based band Codeine.They released two full-length albums—Frigid Stars LP in 1990 and The White Birch in 1994. The band broke up in 1994 shortly after the release of The White Birch, but has since reunited and is playing shows. Local music on this episode includes: Amusement - Dead on the Inside New Jangles - Caffeine Trauma Club - Handstand Vonnie Kyle - Something More Lottie - Grift of the Muse Skyraker - Into the Storm Under Utopia - Fee to Live Stranger ...
Welcome to Awkward Interruptions with Interstate. Our seventh episode is a conversation with legendary Portland, Oregon based band Floater. Floater was started in 1993 by Robert Wynia, along with Peter Cornett and David Amador. They are known for their progressive concept albums, stylized storytelling, intense live performances, and devoted fanbase. Local music on this episode includes: The Hobby - Faith in Strangers The ShitFits - Cryin' NOIZ - My Gums Are Bleeding Veradas - Buddha Bop Shadow Pattern - By Day By Night Live Island - The One Nasal Rod - Never Sleeping ...
Welcome to Awkward Interruptions with Interstate. Our sixth episode is a conversation with entrepreneur and video strategistMarty Meisner of MMM Productions. Not only an amazing human being and awesome videographer, Marty is also an accomplished bass player, most notably with The Mayfield Four, a band out of Washington State that grew to fame in the 90's. Local music on this episode includes: Electric Sweats - Veritas Morrison Graves - Occupation Null State - Thorny Roses Prince Ruperts Glass - Space Between The Stars Egotones - Interstellar Overbite Live Island - The Atlas ...
Welcome to Awkward Interruptions with Interstate. Our fifth episode is a post-show conversation with the infamous Afroman. Dominic and Afroman discuss his journey in the music business, and some advice for musicians beginning their climb to success. Local music on this episode includes: Yuvees - Penny Farm FeverSleep - Reckless Engineers Jayson Camp - She Is GQ Tht Dude - Bus A Move Breath PDX - Observer Creature Party - Digital Addiction Hovering Shrikes - Things Go Missing Live Island - The Fountain ...
Welcome to Awkward Interruptions with Interstate. Our fourth episode is a conversation with Brothers Cascadia brewing. Jason and Dawn join us to discuss their humble beginnings, the opening of their new downtown Vancouver pub, and their work in the community. We had a great conversation with them <3Local music on this episode includes:Fluid Druid - Love BirdThe Fauxs - BespokenDoublePlay - ReasonLost Ox - StuckFemme Cell - MoltFlying Caravan - Lace WaltzGasp - The Altruist ...
Welcome to Awkward Interruptions with Interstate. Our third is a conversation amongst ourselves. Enjoy the awkward <3Local music on this episode includes:Tuna Head - Working Too HardGrowing Pains - Lemon LimeEvery Living Beast - Wash Me AwayKulululu - Green GrassOrphan Train - Arco StoryFawkes Gold - Solid GoldFastest Fox Alive - ButterfliesInterstate - Dissolve ...
Welcome to Awkward Interruptions with Interstate. Our second episode features Luis Ocasio, aka Tenface. We discuss his new album Jazz Raps and muse on the creative process of being a musician today.Local music on this episode includes:Tenface w/ BMAN - BenjaminsTenface w/ Suave the Jedi - City LightsPart Time Perfect - Elevate DeviateYudai Orange - On The DailyShawna Pair - Manual Trans ManualGwythaints - Bad BloodInterstate - MulliganTenface - For the Cats ...
Welcome to Awkward Interruptions with Interstate. Our debut episode features Steven Deans, owner of the Brickhouse Bar and Grill. We also explore some great local music from the Vancouver/Portland metro area! Check out the artists and songs, which are listed below!Tigers on Opium - 82nd Street HarlequinTiny Jackets - National Appreciation DayCity of Echo - UnreasonTenface - ProgramBanana Creatures - Smoking GunsLast Giant - Feels Like WaterInterstate - The Interstate ...
Listen
First Time Listener?
Follow
Radio Is Yours
Help us make more.
Member support provides a large portion of what KXRW Vancouver 99.9FM needs to run and grow. Together KXRW members make up a community of people from Vancouver and Portland who love music and want a platform for important issues to be treated with integrity and humor.
Monthly Support
Become a Donor
KXRW is a non-commercial station, which means that we exist for and because of our listeners. If you value our diverse talk, our music programming, and appreciate our commitment to work toward a more just community through open and honest media, then we need your help to thrive and grow!
