Indie Rock's Big Names Interviewed in New Podcast

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INDIE ROCK ALL-STARS HEADLINE NEW PODCAST Ben Gibbard, Lou Barlow and Chris Hrasky Featured in Latest Sounds of the Re:Union Podcast





















(I-Newswire) March 15, 2010 - Jacksonville, Fla., - March 15, 2010 - State of the Re:Union (SOTRU), a nationally-aired Public Radio show, announced the release of the new Sounds of the Re:Union video podcast today. The latest installment of Sounds of the Re:Union is solely focused on the Indie Rock genre of music. Host Brenton Crozier interviews Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, Lou Barlow of Sebadoh and Dinosaur Jr., Chris Hrasky of Explosions in the Sky, Orenda Fink of Azure Ray and Pat McGuire, Editor-in-Chief of Filter Magazine about the ever-swelling genre of Indie Rock. Watch and listen as they discuss everything from the beginnings of the genre to the most popular and humorous stereotypes and even the touchy subject of indie cred.

"It's difficult to strike a balance of content that’s accessible to people unfamiliar with a genre of music, but still interesting to knowledgeable fans." said Ian DeSousa, Creative Director for State of the Re:Union and Sounds of the Re:Union. "Brenton's delivery and humor, combined with the panel's candid and passionate responses mix perfectly to create a program that's both informative and entertaining.“

Sounds of the Re:Union is a supplemental podcast to State of the Re:Union, an NPR show that tells the stories of real people through an innovative exploration of a city. Sounds of the Re:Union episodes cover a range of topics designed to educate and entertain music fans. Examples of podcast themes include ‘What You Should Be Listening To’ where Brenton sits down with a music industry insider to talk about great music you might not have heard of and where you can find it, while ‘For the Record’ episodes focus on the struggles of local record stores in the digital age of music. All Sounds of the Re:Union podcasts can be accessed and enjoyed at the viewer's convenience on www.stateofthereunion.com/sounds.

About State of the Re:Union
State of the Re:Union aims to put the public back in Public Radio and so much more. While many of today's media outlets highlight the divisions and conflicts that separate us, State of the Re:Union stands apart - bringing something new to radio and multimedia by exploring the resonating themes, stories, challenges and cultural components that create communities across the country. Radio listeners and documentary viewers are taken on this uplifting journey by award-winning poet, playwright and Public Radio Talent Quest winner Al Letson, who weaves spoken word into his soul-stirring storytelling. In addition to Al's unique artistic voice, State of the Re:Union is also taking Public Media to the next level by engaging listeners through a vast multimedia landscape
at stateofthereunion.com. State of the Re:Union is produced with generous support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and is co-distributed by the Public Radio Exchange (PRX) and National Public Radio (NPR).

For additional information:
State of the Re:Union | www.stateofthereunion.com

























About State of the Re:Union:
State of the Re:Union is a nationally-aired Public Radio show that seeks to unify its audience by telling the stories of real people through an innovative exploration of a city, detailing how things come together and what pulls them apart.

Company Contact Information
State of the Re:Union
Brie Burge
Jacksonville, FL
32204
Phone : 904.647.7718




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March 15, 2010

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