{"podcast":{"title":"The Bandwich Tapes","slug":"the-bandwich-tapes-6690876","podcast_index_feed_id":6690876,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-bandwich-tapes","website_url":"http://thebandwichtapes.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5GIfl3nK5UwXazdSBzpvMJS83GPpF5ssHbRbNceSPlk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84ZjFm/MmEyY2I5NjliZDJi/NjYwN2E1ZjYwZGEy/NDMyZS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Brad Williams","episode_count":159,"summary":"The Bandwich Tapes is a podcast where host Brad Williams sits down with musicians for thoughtful conversations about the craft of making music. Each episode explores the experiences, influences, and creative decisions that shape an artist’s work. From improvisation and songwriting to collaboration, recording, and life on the road, the conversations go beyond biography to focus on how music actually gets made. Guests include instrumentalists, composers, songwriters, and producers from across the musical landscape. The tone is relaxed, curious, and musician-to-musician—an opportunity to hear artists reflect on their process, their collaborators, and the musical moments that have stayed with them. Whether you're a seasoned musician, a die-hard music fan, or simply someone who loves a good story, The Bandwich Tapes has something for everyone. So, come along for the ride as we explore the magic of music and the incredible journeys of the people who bring it to life.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T18:19:58.886509+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bandwich-tapes-6690876"},"episode":{"title":"Deer Fellow: Color, Harmony, and the Full Sound of Two People","slug":"deer-fellow-color-harmony-and-the-full-sound-of-two-people","published_at":"2026-07-13T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bandwich-tapes-6690876/deer-fellow-color-harmony-and-the-full-sound-of-two-people","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bandwich-tapes-6690876","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/b62e17c8","audio_url":"https://2.gum.fm/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdst.fm/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/b62e17c8/6aaca400.mp3","summary":"On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with Deer Fellow , the Austin-based duo of Alyssa and Matt, for a conversation about harmony, songwriting, production, and the creative life of a working independent band. Their new full-length album, Hues, is built around the idea of emotional color. We talk about how that concept developed, how songs from different points in their writing lives found a home together, and how video games, travel, nature, and everyday life all find their way into their creative process. Alyssa and Matt also talk about the practical and musical challenges of being a duo. Their sound is remarkably full, both live and on record, and we dig into how they use looping, synth, violin, guitar, vocals, and production choices to create something expansive without making it feel crowded. This conversation also gets into the reality of being full-time musicians in Austin: the gigs that pay the bills, the shows that feed the soul, the pressure of social media, and the persistence it takes to keep growing while staying connected to the music itself. Key Takeaways • Deer Fellow began after Alyssa and Matt met at an open mic and discovered a natural vocal chemistry. • Their album Hues is centered around emotional color and includes songs written across many different seasons of their lives. • The song “Easier” was their first full song written together from start to finish. • The album’s “Between Shades” interludes are built from pieces of existing songs, highlighting vocals, violin, and guitar. • Alyssa and Matt recorded the album at home, then sent the tracks out for mixing and mastering. • The duo format has pushed them to become stronger arrangers, performers, and producers. • Austin has challenged them professionally while also giving them commun…","meta_description":"On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes , I sit down with Deer Fellow , the Austin-based duo of Alyssa and Matt, for a conversation about harmony, songwriti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2827,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-bandwich-tapes-6690876/episodes/deer-fellow-color-harmony-and-the-full-sound-of-two-people/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bandwich-tapes-6690876/deer-fellow-color-harmony-and-the-full-sound-of-two-people.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}