Kay Belardinelli (Mariassunta, Mar, rishows.com)

For this episode I sat down with artist and musician, Kay Belardinelli. We discuss a lot over our lengthy chat including her early experiences with music all they way back to her first shows, the start of her band Mar, as well as the topics she's addressing with her songs. We also discuss the interesting ways she's recorded over the years, and the story behind her solo project, Mariassunta.

Plus, we cover a bit about rishows.com which is a fantastic resource for our local music and art scenes that she's a big part of these days.

Interlude song order:

• "One Night" by Mar from their album, Trust in Nothing
• "Bethesda" by Mar from their album, Pressed in the Earth
• "We Thought We Were Gods" by Mar from, Everything is Alive
• "Rosary" by Mariassunta from their album, Unbound 
• "somehow (i've made it so far)" by Mariassunta from their EP,  warmest  
• "Can't Love You" by Mariassunta from their self-titled album
• "I Miss the Pain by Mariassunta from their self-titled album

// Interview recorded August 12, 2023 at Kay's home
// Intro music by Cedros
// Hosted by James Toomey //