Purple Peaches interviews Mike Siemens

On Wednesday, July 9th, Purple Peaches hosts independent musician Mike Siemens. The interview airs on KUOI 89.3 FM from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Mike Siemens is studying Media Production at the University of Idaho and is the Programing Director of KUOI 89.3 FM. Mike is a band member of This Kid's Not Supposed to be in the Family Portrait. The band is currently working to produce a 7 inch vinyl with Gold Robot Records.

Mike will be talking about what it takes to produce independent music, including the recording of an album, promotion, booking shows, and performance. He'll also cover the history of synthesized music, the concept of D.I.Y.; and they'll be talking about circuit bending, a D.I.Y. method of transforming toys into instruments.

The Elephant Six Recording Company is one of Mike Siemens' influences and Purple Peaches will be playing music from some of the bands who recorded with the company along with a live performance by Mike Siemens selected tracks from their 2007 self-titled album.