Artwork by Cat Elia

This week on the dang ol’ dang ol’ Puddast, man… we’re joined by Ajda the Turkish Queen, who is a bit of a veteran journeywoman among the Boston alternative rock scene, having played in bands like Black Fortress of Opium and a tribute act to the late Ronnie James Dio. 

In the episode, we discuss how long you have to rep Boston music before you get your gold star vet status, concerns around playing live as COVID still lingers, the magnificent PJ Harvey, and the it’s-so-bad-it’s-good Turkish Star Wars (truly a gem of Middle Eastern cinema). 

Tune in wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to check out the companion playlist for the episode on Spotify. And listen to any one of Ajda’s creative projects, including stopping by Somerville Porchfest this Saturday