60. The Mona Reels

60. The Mona Reels

Author: Markly Morrison October 14, 2022 Duration: 54:49
I'm very excited to kick things off today, I’ve been working on this season for a little over a year and as usual, I’ll be presenting a ton of terrific musical guests.  Also, my wife Lani Is supplying hand drawn portraits of all the artists for each episode, starting with today’s guest, Peter David Connelly of the Mona Reels, whose latest self-released album “Without Love” is available on bandcamp.  In addition to the band’s output over the past twenty years or so, Peter and I talk about how to hack the algorithms that police low-res photos, worshiping The Beach Boys, the role of piano in contemporary rock music, his old band called Weezer, and Peter gives a few piano and vocal performances we taped in his home here in Olympia.  This episode is also available on video, filmed and directed by Andrew ebright at TCTV Studio A.  You can find a link to watch this on this episode’s website at lowprofilepodcast.com or cat hit late at night on Channel 22 in Thurston County.  Some, but not all of the visual references have been edited out for this audio-only version.You can find links to their music on this episode’s website at lowprofilepodcast.com where you can also watch the broadcast television version of this episode.  If that’s not enough Mona Reels for you, they gave another performance and interview during the Scherler Sundays live series, two episodes back in time.  Today’s show was recorded for Thurston Community Media by Andrew Ebright.  If you’d like to support Low Profile and get early access to future episodes and occasional exclusive bonus content, head over to Patreon.com/lowprofile and sign up for flexible monthly donations and join the crew of executive producers.  Next time on Low Profile I’ll be speaking with Suzzy Roche of the Roches, and her daughter, singer-songwriter Lucy Wainwright Roche.  You can subscribe to this show wherever you get podcasts to make sure you hear new episodes as soon as they are released, and catch up on previous shows you may have missed.  Thanks for listening!The Mona Reels on IG: @themonareelsThe Mona Reels on Bandcamp: themonareels.bandcamp.com

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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