Hello Cruel World is a music podcast from Portland, Oregon featuring in-studio sessions from and conversations with singer/songwriters and indie-folk and Americana acts. Scope of guests is primarily Portland with the occasional national touring act.

<p>(Airdate: 4/20/2017) After nearly 20 years as Super XX Man, singer/songwriter Scott Garred is ready to play music under his own name. We talk about his new solo record "Little Tiny Things" and about Scott's career as a music therapist.</p>

(Airdate: 4/20/2017) After nearly 20 years as Super XX Man, singer/songwriter Scott Garred is ready to play music under his own name. We talk about his new solo record "Little Tiny Things" and about Scott's career as a music therapist.

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<p>(Airdate 4/6/17) Chris Pureka is a Portland singer/songwriter originally from Massachusetts. Her 2016 album Back In The Ring was one of my favorites of that year. Chris is joined on this session by The Cabin Project frontwoman Katie Sawicki on keys and harmonies. We talk about what it takes to be a master gardener in Portland.</p>

(Airdate 4/6/17) Chris Pureka is a Portland singer/songwriter originally from Massachusetts. Her 2016 album Back In The Ring was one of my favorites of that year. Chris is joined on this session by The Cabin Project frontwoman Katie Sawicki on keys and harmonies. We talk about what it takes to be a master gardener in Portland.