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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Multi-hyphenate, high-energy British quartet releases searing, spirited debut album. -
LAPÊCHE delivers new album of vocal-forward material that enhances the music's dreamlike and emotionally charged qualities. -
We marks Presidents' Day, Mardis Gras, and run down a series of new releases. -
Bassist/guitarist/vocalist and songwriter Gail Ann Dorsey reflects on her career ahead of releasing a brand-new solo album and her first single in two decades. -
A new compilation brings together Slim Dunlap's two classic solo albums from the 1990s beside a rich collection of rarities, including one some hope will catch the ears of Bruce Springsteen. -
Paris-based musician and physician Stéphane Schück discusses sophomore release from his band The Salt Collective. -
Listen for new live music from Robin Trower as well as selections from Ratboys, Roy Buchanan, and man more.
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Musician Mike Coykendall grew up in Norwich, Kansas, and later made his way to Portland, Oregon, where he recorded and/or toured with acts such as M. Ward, She & Him, and Bright Eyes. But the earliest recognition he received for his own songs came via KMUW in the 1980s. -
Parliament-Funkadelic guitarist Michael Hampton discusses his new EP, Into The Public Domain. -
We kick off our month-long features of artists Mavis Staples and Queen Esther plus plenty of new music from Ratboys, Iron & Wine, Chicago Farmer, Yarn, and BoldWine.
