57. Elf Power

57. Elf Power

Author: Markly Morrison June 17, 2022 Duration: 57:19
 Athens, Georgia band Elf Power has been cranking out homespun psychedelic rock for nearly three decades, with their 14th album “Artificial Countrysides” coming out this July on Yep Roc records. I spoke to the band’s founder, Andrew Rieger about Elf Power’s beginnings, working with legendary producer Dave Fridman, collaborating with artists like Vic Chesnutt and Robyn Hitchcock, his roots in the hardcore punk scene, being involved with the Elephant 6 Collective, the farm and record label Orange Twin, and his crew of indie rock musicians teaching at the University of Georgia.Links to the music from today’s show, related videos and more can be found on this episode’s page at lowprofilepodcast.com – all previous episodes are there as well. Instagram:@elfpowerband@lowpropodcastEpisode art by Nathan Berko Gibson @portablediskoThis show is supported by you on patreon.com/lowprofile and recieves in-kind support from:San Francisco Street Bakerysfsbakery.comRainy Day Records and Tapes@rainydayolympiaSchwartz’s Deli@schwartzsolympiaOld School Pizzeria@old_schoolpizzeriaScherler Easy Premium Shitty American Lagerscherlerbeer.com Visit scherlerbeer.com for info about the free Scherler Sundays with Markly Morrison happening weekly through August 19th, come say hi and hang out for the taping!Artists and musicians! Want vinyl records but can’t afford to order 1000 and wait 8-12 months? Check out our friends at Lathecuts.com . They will make you vinyl singles in quantities as low as 50 as quickly as 3-4 weeks. All of their pricing is ala carte and they can help pick a package that fits your budget. Email Mike at Lathecuts@yahoo.com and Mention Low Profile and get a 10% overrun on your order for free!

There’s a whole world of essential music made by people who never became household names. Low Profile with Markly Morrison seeks out those artists, producers, and behind-the-scenes figures, blending their stories with the music they created. Host Markly Morrison, an audio journalist and musician based in Olympia, Washington, approaches these conversations as oral history-less about fame and more about the craft, the context, and the often overlooked contributions that shaped sounds we love. You’ll hear intimate, detailed interviews that pull back the curtain on influential work, paired with the tracks that define these careers. The show originates as a radio program on KAOS 89.3 FM but finds its enduring home as a podcast distributed by Ruinous Media, allowing these deep-dive stories to be savored anytime. Each episode is a chance to discover not just new music, but the rich human experiences behind it, focusing on the genuine artistry that exists far from the glare of the mainstream spotlight. This podcast is for anyone who believes the most compelling stories in music are often the ones you haven’t heard yet.
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