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September 11, 2020

72 Hours In Newport – Jake Lloyd “My-Polar”

By: Walker Lukens and Zac Catanzaro

Episode 3 of “72 Hours in Newport” features Austin-based alternative R&B crooner, Jake Lloyd! In this episode, our confessor shares an intimate story of discovering her bi-polar diagnosis while traveling through China and opens up about how she’s dealt with it since. Later; Walker hashes it out with Jake about some of the ways they manage their own mental health, mutual love of Nate Dogg, Bootsy Collins, and if the Austin music scene is rising up to be actively more inclusive for black artists.

For another episode dealing with mental health, revisit our Husky Loops episode here. Also check out Genomind, the experts starting point for your mental health.

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June 26, 2025

Confession & Song: Rayland Baxter, “Albatross”

What’s up party people! Have you listened to our new song, “Albatross” from Nashville hero Rayland Baxter yet?

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May 28, 2025

Confession & Song: Vapor Caves “Sis, is this your man?”

helllllllo world! We’ve got a new song, “Sis, is this your man?” from neo-funk soul brother & sister outfit, The Vapor Caves.

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May 21, 2025

Song Confessional’s Wet Hot Austin Summer Mini Series Starts May 28th

It’s true! The Song Confessional podcast will be back for a summer mini-season featuring songs from Vapor Caves, Rayland Baxter and Starflake. Plus they’ll be doing a summer confession call where listeners can write songs based on a confession that got from KUTX Live at Scholz Garten during SXSW. The fun starts May 28th.

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September 18, 2024

Artist Interview: Mo Lowda and the Humble “Darkhorse”

Part two of our episode with Philly’s finest purveyors of rock’n roll, Mo Lawda & The Humble, is here! In this interview, we split the atom, make a quiche, and get real about healthy work habits for independent musicians.

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September 4, 2024

Confession & Song: Mo Lowda and the Humble “Darkhorse”

It’s the last episode of the season and we’re going out with a slow burn, bangarang rock opus by Philadelphia’s Molawda & The Humble!

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August 28, 2024

Bonus: Embodied — Making Music From Family Secrets

Song Confessional was part of a live event with WUNC’s Embodied podcast. This episode features an interview with co-host Walker Lukens, a juicy confession from last years SX Sydney festival, and a song by Blue Cactus.

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August 21, 2024

Artist Interview: Golden Dawn Arkestra — “Orgy”

Part 2 of our episode featuring Texas’s finest purveyors of world funk sex beat, Golden Dawn Arkestra,  is here!

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August 7, 2024

Confession & Song: Golden Dawn Arkestra — “Orgy”

An episode featuring disco jazz savants, Golden Dawn Arkestra, and their new bop, “Orgy” is here. Inspired by a couples (ahem) *atypical* meet cute, the orgins of “Orgy” will have you giggling and gabbing with friends and enemies alike.

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