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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Tim Williams was aware that his late father, Don Williams, had left behind some recordings in the family cellar but he was in no hurry to rush them into the world. -
Kansas composer Ingrid Stölzel's new album, "Three Silent Things," features lyrics taken from a number of poets, some of them lesser known than others. -
Veteran Chicago band returns with new singer, new album, same old musical goals. -
Philadelphia's Adam Brodsky returns with first album in over two decades. After all, someone has to save democracy. -
New music from Low Cut Connie, Rolling Stones, Brave Boy, and more. -
Kevin Barnes discusses the ongoing creativity behind of Montreal, personal healing, and how the band's live shows transformed from low to high stakes affairs. -
New collaborative release from two exciting voices in the roots music world, JP Soars and Anne Harris. -
Sparta returns with its sixth full length record, a powerful preview of the road ahead. -
Musician Derrick Dove was named Best Guitarist at the 2026 International Blues Challenge in Memphis earlier this year. Although he started off as a drummer, he has a clear memory of when guitar took over. -
Wichita band Fractured releases its album "Songs To Die To,” on Thursday. The band says that its eclectic sounds are a reflection of the eclectic personalities in the band.
