The Music Obscura Classics: Episode 14 – Departure Party Interview & Concert

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The Music Obscura Classics: Episode 14 – Departure Party Interview & Concert

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Episode Synopsis

Original Air Date: April 9, 2020
With the Quarantine Concerts series in full swing, Agent M welcomes one of the most captivating DIY voices from New Zealand: Departure Party. The episode builds through punk, electro-pop, jazz, and 60s psych before landing in a cozy, honest live set and conversation with the folk-punk standout.

🎶 Featured Artists & Tracks (with Origins):


Franz Cady – Heavenly Night – Disco Funk – Mexico – 3:10


Liam Lynch – My United States of Whatever – America Punk – Australia – 2:08


AJJ – No More Tears (Clean) – Folk Punk – Phoenix, Arizona, USA – 1:03


Yin Yin – Pingpxng – 60s Psychedelic – Netherlands / Southeast Asia-influenced


Half Kidding – Bella – Math/Garage/Punk – USA – 2:18


Grizzly Coast – Catch & Release – Indie Pop – Toronto, Canada – 2:54


Ava Nova – Ramen – Electro Pop – Denmark – 3:14


Chromatic Colors – Expectations – Jazz Pop – USA – 5:03


🎙️ Zoom Interview & Quarantine Concert:
Departure Party (New Zealand) performs a stripped-back live session and talks about finding clarity in chaos, the Anti-folk-punk scene, and the meaning behind Summertime.

💡 A cozy transmission from the bottom of the world to your ears. Homespun, heartfelt, and full of soul.

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