Season 1, Episode 7

In the 7th and final episode of season 1, Tom visits the amazing St. Paul home of Adam Levy of the retro folk-pop band Turn Turn Turn. Here, Tom chats with Adam and fellow band members Savannah Smith and Barb Brynstad–all mainstays of the Minnesota music scene–about how they work together and influences underpinning their irresistible sound. And even better–we get a first listen to two fresh-from-the-studio new songs!

Season 1, Episode 6

In the sixth episode of season one, Tom Smouse visits the home of singer-songwriter/yoga + music teacher Mary Bue to discuss how love, loss, and dreams inspire and infuse her work and life.

Season 1, Episode 5

In the fifth episode of season one, Tom Smouse visits the home of Quillan and Kim Roe. These founding members of Roe Family Singers embody "family," from stories of their past to the art on their walls to their music and relationships within the local music community–particularly at 331, having served as the longest running residency in Minnesota. Join Tom as he enters the inner sanctum of the Roe Family Singers to learn more about their songwriting process and the ups and downs of life as musicians and as partners in music and life.

Season 1, Episode 4

In the fourth episode of Smouse in the House, Tom visits the home of two of the funniest and most insightful artists—Isaak and Tori Elker of Good Morning Bedlam—to discuss their newly released album, Lulu, and what’s shaping up to be an exciting year ahead, packed with shows and growing national recognition.

Season 1, Episode 3

In the third episode, Tom visits the home and creative space of Aaron Cabbage, aka Surge And The Swell. A musician who is passionate about supporting and celebrating the local music scene, Cabbage draws inspiration from his environment and experiences to create songs, honoring the individual experience, as being enough. Join Tom as he dives into Cabbage’s personal creative well.

Season 1, Episode 2

In the second episode of Smouse in the House, our host, Tom Smouse, is graciously invited into the home/creative nest/safe space of local singer-songwriter Becky Kapell. Becky has a humbleness and deep appreciation for her place in the Twin Cities music scene. She respects her peers, gets excited for others' successes, and the joy she has as an artist shines brightly through each song. Listen now to episode 2 of season 1!

Season 1, Episode 1

In this inaugural episode of Smouse in the House, season one, Tom Smouse sits down at Caydence Records & Coffee with The Sapsuckers to discuss their creative songwriting process and influences.