Jedd Beaudoin
Strange Currency Host | Into Music Podcast HostJedd Beaudoin is host and producer of the syndicated music show Strange Currency, which he launched in 2008. In addition to that role, he serves as an arts reporter for the station, primarily covering music with occasional explorations of books and theatre. More recently, he launched the podcast Into Music, which examines musical mentorship and creative approaches to the composition, recording and performance of songs. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Wichita State University where he has also taught in the Department of English and College of Fine Arts. As a freelance writer, he spent years acquiring bylines in a variety of publications including No Depression, PopMatters, and Keyboard.
He enjoys heavy metal concerts and record hunting.
Jedd can be reached by email at beaudoin@kmuw.org.
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Wichita musician David Lord's new album, "Days In Woods," continues a tradition he's established across several recordings--reimagining familiar jazz pieces. -
The band Upstate formed when the members were still in college. Years later, they've released their fourth album, Abalone. -
Melodic death metal band Darkest Hour recently released its latest album, Suffer Divine. Guitarist and co-founder Mike Schleibaum says that the music on the record was inspired by a number of factors, including new band members and time spent touring with a variety of acts, including thrash metal legends Exodus. -
Listen for new music from Fine, Stef Chura, Flaming Lips, and conversation with Colin Blunstone of The Zombies. -
At 19, Jack Barksdale already draws upon a broad range of topics for his songs. On this episode, he discusses his turn toward more topical tunes for his latest EP, Battleground. -
Fulton Lights returns with a powerful meditation on family, memory, and the passage of time. -
Everclear has maintained a loyal fanbase since it first emerged in the alternative rock scene of the 1990s but founding member Art Alexakis says he was as surprised as anyone when a new group of fans, those in Gen Z, came along. -
Charlie Parr reflects on community, hard work, friendship, and the stories behind his latest album, Rooming House. -
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Danish quintet Lowly returns with a new self-produced album that touches on personal themes.
