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Alter Natives with Wendy Rollins

15 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

It's not a radio station-it's my closet, but this closet comes with far less restrictions. Music news, behind the curtain stories,and backstage insight from someone who's been there. Where have I been and what have I been listening to? Let's talk....

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Episodes

Introducing Bishop Briggs-Episode 13

May 11, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Bishop Briggs is a singer, songwriter, force of nature, songbird, and most lovely cupcake. I finally caught up to her to find out what she's working on and how her journey has changed after losing her beloved sister and manager, Kate.

Introducing Hayden Coplen-Episode 12

April 19, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Hayden Coplen is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist but he's probably best known as the drummer for Sir Sly, who has a new album coming called The Rise And Fall Of Loverboy. In this episode we'll dive into the new music and the moments in studio where time stood still.

Introducing Kyle Morris-Episode 11

February 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Kyle Morris is the frontman of The Unlikely Candidates and a storyteller. Hear his stories about breaking bones (while saving his pizza), contracting COVID, stealing cars, and THE DEBUT ALBUM.

A Praise Chorus-Episode 10

February 13, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

It's been a minute since I made a new music playlist for you so consider this my sonic valentine gift. New music, new bands, and new stories...

Introducing David Eselgroth-Episode 8

January 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

The Orphan The Poet has been a frequent name on my playlists and they're the only show I saw in 2020. Meet their frontman David Eselgroth and take a listen to what it's like to write a song with someone you just met and why the correct answer is always "Pinkerton".

Introducing David Eselgroth-Episode 9

January 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

The Orphan The Poet has been a frequent name on my playlists and they're the only show I saw in 2020. Meet their frontman David Eselgroth and take a listen to what it's like to write a song with someone you just met and why the correct answer is always "Pinkerton".

Introducing Nick Anderson-Episode 7

January 12, 2021 17:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

Nick Anderson is a songwriter, producer, and frontman for The Wrecks. He also makes a mean diorama. Nick has collaborated with The Used, Hoodie Allen, Run River North, and a ton of others. Find out what's next!

Introducing Nick Anderson-Episode 8

January 12, 2021 17:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

Nick Anderson is a songwriter, producer, and frontman for The Wrecks. He also makes a mean diorama. Nick has collaborated with The Used, Hoodie Allen, Run River North, and a ton of others. Find out what's next!

Introducing Cameron Boyer-Episode 7

December 11, 2020 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

Cameron Boyer is the frontman of Weathers. He's also a director and filmmaker. In 2021 all of these projects are going to collide! Find out what the band has been working on and how Cameron learned to work on himself first.

Introducing Mike Jones-Episode 6

December 01, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

Grammy nominations are out...and underwhelming. Alternative radio superstar, Mike Jones, joins us to talk hits and a lot of misses. Was there a strategy behind Kanye releasing a gospel album? Why are there two categories with almost the exact same nominees? Why are half the award winners not televised? Also, what new releases to look for in 2021

Introducing Dan Pawlovich-Episode 5

October 28, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

Drummer for Panic! At The Disco, Valencia. Frontman of Mosey. Inventor of 3D Drums, the world's first 3-D printed drum. Dan has a few stories to tell-including the one about the time Panic! At The Disco almost caused a venue to collapse. 

Introducing Will Yip-Episode 4

October 15, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

How does one become a Grammy nominated producer before age 40? Tenacity, talent, and unrelenting passion. Will Yip of Studio 4 outside Philadelphia went from intern to co-owner in just six years. Everyone from Circa Survive to Code Orange to Disco Biscuits have been in his studio.  He'll walk you through how he did it and the most important email he ever got.

Famous Last Words-Episode 3

September 24, 2020 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

FM radio station hosts are being replaced by syndicated shows more and more. Why is this happening and what is the future of local radio?  Also, can a musician influence your politics or belief system-and should they? 

The Rock Show-Episode 2

August 29, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Did you know that major concerts are happening around the globe despite a pandemic? Find out what New Zealand, Germany, and Taiwan are doing differently. Platform shows, QR codes for contact tracing, misting stations. Is this the future of live music?  And a take home playlist review full of tasty jams-

Where Is My Mind- Episode 1

August 09, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

It's not a radio station-it's my closet, but this closet comes with far less restrictions. This is the longest I've been without a microphone in my entire career. Where have I been and what have I been listening to? Let's talk....