Awareness with Amandolin
SamfunnReligion og åndelighetA podcast with Amandolin a Dharma Moon + Tibet House certified Meditation Teacher. Covering themes of creativity, mindfulness, mind liberation and personal growth on Awareness with Amandolin. Through conversations with a wide variety of artists (musicians, bands, film makers, artists, authors, animators and more!), I explore how creative people navigate inspiration, vulnerability, and the pursuit of creation here on earth as humans.https://www.instagram.com/_amandolinhttps://www.patreon.com/amandolin
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- Matty Groves on Awareness with Amandolin (00:42:13)
On this transmission I spoke with Matty Groves a psychedelic-folk and prog-art-rock artist based in Naarm. His music is woven with dreamy textures and dynamic instrumentation. Expect a hallucinogenic journey through sound, with a vivid blend of flutes, guitar, organ, Banjo, Double Bass and more. He has a background in theater lending some additional elements to his first record and his new release "The Magical Speckled Band" He also is the singer of the band Y Street ! We spoke about his...
- Where Are We Now? Winter McQuinn (00:48:56)
Winter McQuinn’s upcoming third record, ‘Where Are We Now?’ is a collaborative effort led by McQuinn. The album continues the introspective and environmentally conscious lyricism that McQuinn has become known for, where he digs a little deeper inwards and ponders our existence and what it means to live a fulfilling life on this earth. Pushing us to stop and think, to take a breath, to consider what we are doing and where our future is heading, to be mindful of who we are as individuals and as...
- Claire Morales on Awareness with Amandolin (00:52:55)
On this transmission I get a call from the desert and it's Claire Morales. She spins wild worlds that are equal parts visual and sonic. Her latest work depicts a solo, female odyssey through sand, the narrative taking its form as both a full length album and a graphic novella. Inspired by true stories mixed with tall tales, Lost in the Desert depicts the lures and the lust, the beauty and the horror, the traps and the diversions one encounters on the path towards self...
- IMBOREDLETSSAVETHEWORLD (01:22:33)
On this episode I sit down with my new masked friend Fin. He has created a hand drawn and written book titled "Embrace the Infinite" Fin has a plan and he started sharing it on Instagram and it seems many are curious in his imboredletssavetheworld account. We truly traversed the infinite together on this one. Why not join us and lend your ears and your heart mind. You won't regret it. In a world filled with static I believe we cut through and I know you will too. Follow Fin&n...
- Rujen on Awareness with Amandolin (00:51:39)
On this transmission I traversed space with Rujen a five-piece from Atlanta. We caught up at the beginning of their tour I felt like Charlie and they were all my angels calling in to update me on a mission. In the episode I spoke with frontman Ryan Miller, lead guitarist Creighton Perme, keyboardist Nick Hanchey, bassist Charlie Brady and drummer Ryan Barrett. We talked about their new sophomore record "Velvet Dream" the creation of their double feature music video "Psychic Si...
- Loving Awareness (00:18:22)
lets meditate together.
- ISTA on Awareness with Amandolin (01:04:26)
On this episode I went surfing on some sound waves with Rex Costello and Oliver Hart from ISTA. We spoke about Laguna Beach house shows in HS, vibrations, their producer Sam Cohen, exterior illusions, our rhythmic heartbeat, and as always so much more. Check out ISTA on instagram. & Watch the Aim for the Heart video here! Keep up with the show and Amandolin here. Support the show on PATREON. Until the next transmission. Amandolin
- Mike Brandon of The Mystery Lights on Awareness with Amandolin (01:22:24)
Dose your ears with this episode featuring Mike Brandon of The Mystery Lights. We jumped right into the infinite with a conversation that traveled at light speed from The Mystery Lights songwriting, alchemizing ones shadow into something quite beautiful, NDE, meditation practice, Archangel Michael, and as always so much more! Keep up with Mike & The Mystery Light here. Buy/Stream their latest Record "Purgatory" Support the Podcast & Meditate with me on Patreon. Keep up with...
- Ron Gallo on Awareness with Amandolin (00:52:45)
On this episode musician Ron Gallo joins me to talk about his newest release 7:00am Songs of Resistance for the Internet (Part 1) Upon his return to the show Ron really matched my frequency exploring a number of topics including Jesus, Imaginary Division, Mind Liberation, Truth, and even Love vs Fear. He also gave me a scoop on the much anticipated upcoming record coming later in the year! We even meditated on impermanence together. Won't you join us in going beyond all ...
- The Blue Tongues on Awareness with Amandolin (00:56:59)
On this episode I spoke with The Blue Tongues from Western Sydney, Australia. We talked about their latest music video and single "Be Yourself" which is a song that came alive through their live shows in the pub scene! We explored how song ideas can just arrive to your antanae at the most interesting times and it's almost exclusively when you aren't "trying." Keep up with The Blue Tongues Watch the "Be Yourself " debut music video. Support the Podcast on Patreon. Keep up with Amand...
- Magon on Awareness with Amandolin (00:58:10)
On this episode I sat down with Magon. His new and 11th album "Tales of a Mountain Child" comes out on Friday. We spoke about the creation of the record, living in Costa Rica, his approach to creativity, movies with lovely soundtracks and as always so much more. Stream "Tales of a Mountain Child" everywhere on 3/14/2025 Support the Podcast & meditate with me here! Connect with me on my instagram!
- Maxime Cassady on Awareness with Amandolin (00:57:09)
As a teenager in the mid-2000s, Maxime Cassady from southern France discovered Kerouac, who sowed in him the desire to travel. For 7 years armored with only his guitar and his surfboard as luggage, he traveled all around the world. As a musician he creates music that sails from sweet cowboy folk to psychedelic rock carrying only one message: love. In his new band MICRO-ONDES he is experimenting and performing wild punk and synth sounds. Becoming popular on the internet for his lov...
- Inpatient on Awareness with Amandolin (01:00:08)
On this episode I and joined by Inpatient A far out trio including Kyle Cook, Miguel Tarin Torres, and Clay Craigo from Ohio. Drawing inspiration from old punk, early 70s psychedelia and mind bending prog rock. Inpatient creates a visceral and primal landscape. We spoke about their record The Unit and as always so much more ranging from Steely Dan to our creative ideas needing excavated like archaeologist on a dig. Dig it. Support the Show! Keep up with Inpatient + Buy a copy of The Uni...
- Tide-Eye on Awareness with Amandolin (01:08:32)
On this episode I speak with Tide Eye a band from Los Angeles, California. We talk about their new record "Zodiac" playing live shows on the beach, King Gizzard concert memories, and as always so much more! Catch them out on tour this spring but first dose your ears with this episode. Keep up with Tide Eye here. Stay updated on the show on my instagram! Wanna meditate with me? You can here! Show your love and support for the show by subscribing to the Patreon where you can get gui...
- Nikki Pickle on Awareness with Amandolin (01:05:12)
On this episode I spoke with the delightful Nikki Pickle bassist of Frankie and the Witch Fingers! We discussed being kitchen witches, defeating ceo dorks, sharing the same favorite pickle, and of course Frankie and the Witch Fingers upcoming KEXP Record Store Day exclusive vinyl and what's to come from the band + so much more as always. xoxo Amandolin Check out Church of Pickle her far out site! Keep up with me and the show over on my instagram. Want to meditate with me + Show love and...
- Reality is Wobbly (00:04:52)
Let's take a seat. www.awarenesswithamandolin.com Amandolin
- Hot Apple Band on Awareness with Amandolin (01:23:56)
On this episode I was joined by Jack Kinder of Hot Apple Band. I was mesmerized by their debut record So Long, Noodle House that was released at the end of 2023. Jack spoke about the bands beginnings, debut record, and the new music coming in 2025! We also had a far out time just discussing how feeling stuck in the creative process can actually lead to something new and how to transmute it in his case even into a new memorable track for the debut record. Keep up with the band here. Collect ...
- Juliana Garces on Awareness with Amandolin (01:06:39)
On this episode I catch up with visionary artist Juliana Garces. We reconnect and explore her latest artworks where she has created a new style she is calling Jewelification. It was inspired by the Diamond Realms in Buddhism she's experienced. She tells the story that started her on this new journey it all happened one day deep in meditation sitting on her bed with a shared synchronicity. As usual with us we spoke openly about what being on a spiritual journey even means to us and how we alwa...
- Nate McDonough on Awareness with Amandolin (01:32:12)
On this episode I spoke with comic artist and writer Nate McDonough also known as grixlycola on instagram where he gives us a glimpse into his life through his artwork. We spoke about his latest book "Longboxes" Much like the comic our conversation ranged from laugh out loud giggles, shit talking, and vulnerable moments of honesty. xoxo Amandolin Acquire Longboxes for your shelf? Support Nate's Patreon. Meditate with me! Support the shows Patreon.
- Frankie Sunswept & The Sliver Moons on Awareness with Amandolin (01:12:59)
Welcome to your next dose of Awareness with Amandolin on this episode I spoke with Frankie Sunswept + Kimberly Haven about "Nostalgia" their upcoming record you can preorder a c copy of now! The record is exactly the kinda thing that keeps me fiery for the music scene. It combines the band’s love of Ethio-jazz, Krautrock, 60s psychedelia, garage rock, African rock, South American folk music, prog, and even proto-metal into a distinctive time capsule dealing with themes of collective memory,...
- Moon Goons on Awareness with Amandolin (00:45:56)
On this episode I spoke with Indianapolis goblin rockers Moon Goons! We dig into the dream that sparked their upcoming release through Romanus Records "Lady of Many Faces" out September 21st. Hear a story about how their cat Kevin came up with a key part, Corey's idea's appearing in his minds eye at the grocery, and how when it comes to live shows the songs take on new life and are ever evolving! Order the Record here! Catch them live on their upcoming tour dates. until next...
- Samuel Hurley on Awareness with Amandolin (00:57:30)
Samuel Hurley is a poet based in Lancashire where he lives in a 350 year old cottage. On this episode we discuss his debut poetry book "An Anthem for the Dreaming Lost" Exploration in the fundamental questions of what it means to be human in the modern world with AI, disillusionment, and more. We spoke intimately about grief and his poetry navigating childhood, romance, imagination, and of course a common theme on the show existential contemplation. Order the new book here! Follow on his eve...
- Emma Zeck on Awareness with Amandolin (01:06:48)
In this episode I spoke with Texas, singer - songwriter Emma Zeck. Emma intimately knows the journey of transforming herself from victim into victor using the power of her voice, her poetry, and her song. Emma’s debut album ECLIPSE that she recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London is available everywhere April 10th. Stream the records first single "Vultures" everywhere now! Connect with me on my instagram to keep up with the show updates! Learn more about Meditation. Sup...
- Darra of Dear Darling Design Studio on Awareness with Amandolin (00:54:24)
On this transmission of the show we take a look into Darra the creative mind behind Dear Darling Design Studio. A beautiful award winning artist from Baltimore with an aesthetic that's both vintage and modern. Darra places important messages that connect others and are often shared over and over on social media. In the episode she shares about what it was like to grow up with parents who were addicts during the beginning of the opioid crisis and died while she was young and how she foun...
- Winter McQuinn on Awareness with Amandolin (01:02:48)
On this episode I catch up with Winter McQuinn about his second solo record "Move to the Trees" and it's upcoming release on Third Eye Stimuli. We spoke about the innately human ability to create music and inspire one another. Planting tomatoes when things look bleak and what it was like to record and album during a weekend of pure bliss and Beatles DVD's. His new record is a series of anthems for the future, settled in a post psych folk and 70s soft rock influence. Enjoy sweet babies! ...