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Davide Tiso of Red Rot
August 26, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBChapter 329 - "This Is A Very Genuine Old School Sounding Band" ...as read by Davide Tiso of Red Rot Today we welcome Davide Tiso from death metal band Red Rot to the podcast. Red Rot’s debut album, Mal De Vivre, is out today, August 26th, on Svart Records! Davide talks about his experience in the metal scene in Italy, the freedoms and frustrations of being an abstract metal band, how living in the US has changed his perspective, and the musical and lyrical direction of Red Rot. Grab Mal ...
Strategies
August 24, 2022 13:35 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBChapter 328 - "There's A Lot Of Mutual Respect and Love" ...as read by Paul and Brian of Strategies Today we welcome Paul Lask and Brian Moss to the podcast. Paul and Brian are in a new indie rock/emo band called Strategies with Neil Hennessy (The Lawrence Arms/Joyce Manor). The band is self-releasing their self-titled, debut ep this Friday, August 26th. A link to the album will be in the show notes. The guys talk about their musical backgrounds, teaching online during Covid lockdowns, how...
Jason Moody of No Innocent Victim
August 19, 2022 11:41 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBChapter 327 - "The Scene Was Changing" ...as read by Jason Moody of No Innocent Victim Today we welcome No Innocent Victim frontman Jason Moody to the podcast! Jason talks about the history of No Innocent Victim, joining Victory Records, the band’s break-up and reunion, and what has been happening in the band and his life for the last few years! Thanks to Shannon Quiggle for connecting Jason and me. ---------- Chapter 327 Music: No Innocent Victim - "C.E.B." No Innocent Victim - "No W...
Lucas Woodland of Holding Absence
August 17, 2022 14:45 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBChapter 326 - "The More You Put In, The More You Get Out" ...as read by Lucas Woodland of Holding Absence Today I’m stoked to share my chat with Lucas Woodland, frontman for Holding Absence. Holding Absence just released their incredible split ep with Alpha Wolf called The Lost & The Longing. Holding Absence also released an amazing record in 2021 called The Greatest Mistake Of My Life! Lucas talks about his experience in the choir in Wales, joining Holding Absence, not wanting the pandemic...
Bella Rios
August 12, 2022 11:47 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBChapter 325 - "I'm Trying Not To Be Naive" ...as read by Bella Rios Today we welcome future pop star Bella Rios to the podcast! Bella talks about her love for classic rock and the journey she took to find her unique sound and voice as an artist. She also talks about school and keeping herself grounded as she navigate life in the music industry. Check out Bella's music at https://open.spotify.com/artist/3o2bhNkfO238PkmWAxB47Z?si=2Nj4SC5oTz-6Q5S6H6PUSg ---------- Chapter 325 Music: Bella R...
Prosper or Perish
August 10, 2022 13:15 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBChapter 324 - "The Strongest We've Ever Been" ...as read by Prosper or Perish Today we welcome Eric, Austin, and Steve from Philadelphia metal band Prosper or Perish to the podcast! Prosper or Perish self released Shroud of Serpents on July 29th. The guys talk about their personal musical histories and the formation of the band, how member changes and Covid have given the band a fresh start, and the themes behind Shroud of Serpents! https://www.prosperorperishband.com/ Snag Shroud Of Ser...
Franz Stefanik from Dead Tired
August 05, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBChapter 323 - "It's Curated Like A Roller Coaster" ...as read by Franz Stefanik from Dead Tired Today I’m stoked to share my chat with Dead Tired guitarist Franz Stefanik. Dead Tired is the side project of AlexisOnFire frontman George Pettit. Dead Tired released Satan Will Follow You Home back on July 8th, via New Damage Records. Franz talks about going to hardcore shows in Buffalo, getting into tattooing, the meaning behind Satan Will Follow You Home, and listening to albums as a whole. ...
Joseph Grillo from Her Head's On Fire
August 03, 2022 16:48 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBChapter 322 - "Everything We Do Is Effortless" ...as read by Joseph Grillo from Her Head's On Fire Today we welcome Joseph Grillo, aka Sid Jagger to the podcast. You might recognize Joe as the frontman for Garrison but Joe has a new project called Her Head’s on Fire with members of Small Brown Bike and Saves the Day to name a few. Their debut LP, College Rock & Clove Cigarettes, came out on July 29th via Iodine Records. Joseph talks about knowing he was going to be a musician at a young age...
Andy Maier from Opponent
July 29, 2022 16:20 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBChapter 321 - "If He's Going To Do This, We Should Get In Front Of It" ...as read by Andy Maier from Opponent On the podcast today we welcome Andy Maier, guitarist and vocalist for Solid State Records newest band, Opponent. Opponent released Sentinel back on July 8th. If you’re a fan of Gojira, Metallica, Mastadon, & Megadeth, you’ll want to give this band a spin! Andy talks about how his dad’s cancer diagnosis was the catalyst for starting the band, his friendship with Ryan Clark and Demon...
Jesse Barnett from Stick To Your Guns
July 27, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBChapter 320 - "There Are Things We Can Fight For Now" ...as read by Jesse Barnett of Stick To Your Guns Today we get political with Jesse Barnett, frontman for Stick To Your Guns! Stick To Your Guns will release their 7th full-length record, Spectre, this Friday, July 28th, on Pure Noise Records. Jesse talks about the the band’s mindset when they started writing the new record, his work ethic and its influence on the early days of the band, and the broken financial and political system that...
Morgan Riley from Blackwater Drowning
July 22, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBChapter 319 - "I Want To Do That" ...as read by Morgan Riley of Blackwater Drowning Today we welcome Morgan Riley to the podcast. Morgan is the front woman for technical death metal band Blackwater Drowning. Blackwater Drowning self released Sonder/Satori on July 8th. You can find it streaming wherever you listen to music and on cd directly from the band! Morgan talks about the importance of Arch Enemy, where Blackwater got their name, the Charlotte metal scene, the struggles of being an in...
Jason Zeimet from Unoriginal Vinyl
July 20, 2022 13:54 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBChapter 318 - "A Steward Of History" ...as read by Jason Zeimet of Unoriginal Vinyl Today we welcome Jason Zeimet from Unoriginal Vinyl to the podcast. This is a conversation between two obsessive music fans about being obsessive music fans and what it means to us. Jason talks about why he started Unoriginal Vinyl and how he views its place in the scene. This was a fun chat for me because I just love connecting with people who have a passion for music. Snag from Unoriginal Vinyl merch at h...
Oakman
July 15, 2022 15:02 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBChapter 317 - "Create Things We Never Thought Before" ...as read by Oakman Today I’m stoked to share my conversation with French power pop band Oakman! I got to chat with trio back in May right when they released their single Fantasy. The band recently dropped their third single of 2022, Murder, which you can hear part of at the end of the show! The band talks about their origin, getting connected with Rude Records, touring and recording in USA, how discovering synthesizers influenced thei...
Father Jamey Bozeman
July 13, 2022 18:18 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBChapter 316 - "I Just Want To Put Music Out" ...as read by Father Jamey Bozeman (Luxury/Golf Slang) Today we welcome Father Jamey Bozeman to the podcast! Jamey is the guitarist for Luxury and Jamey has a new project called Golf Slang and just released his debut ep, How I Lost My Voice, on Velvet Blue Music! Jamey talks about navigating church life during the pandemic, his conversion to Orthodox Christianity, playing Furnace Fest in 2021, and Golf Slang. Thanks to Jeff Cloud for making thi...
Devin Shelton of Emery
July 08, 2022 13:20 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBChapter 315 - "Let's Make 2022 The Year of The New Record" ...as read by Devin Shelton of Emery Today we welcome Devin Shelton from Emery to the show. Emery released Rub Some Dirt On It on June 24th via Tooth and Nail Records. Devin talks about his departure from Emery and solo releases, how live-streaming concerts durning the pandemic influenced the new record, how the studio mix is different from the live mix, what brought the band back to Tooth and Nail, and more. Grab Rub Some Dirt On...
Kevin Klein from Valleyheart
July 06, 2022 13:27 - 39 minutes - 91.3 MBChapter 314 - "What If Valleyheart Is A Band That Helps People Process" ...as read by Kevin Klein of Valleyheart Today we welcome Kevin Klein from Valleyheart to the podcast! Valleyheart released Heal My Head on June 3rd via Tooth and Nail Records. Early on in this chat Kevin and I realized we have a mutual friend and I love how small the world can be. Kevin and I chat about the Rise Records crabcore scene, losing busyness and slowing down to reflect, and leaning into uncertainty. Snag Hea...
Hunter Young from Moodring
July 01, 2022 13:16 - 34 minutes - 79.7 MBChapter 313 - "Moodring Has No Ceiling " ...as read by Hunter Young from Moodring Today we welcome Moodring frontman Hunter Young to the podcast. Moodring released Stargazer back on June 10th via UNFD Records. Stargazer is a vibes record. Hunter talks about the songwriting process and not limiting the band to a specific genre, the origin of Stargazer, and his work as a producer. Snag Stargazer on Bandcamp at https://moodringrock.bandcamp.com/ Or grab it on vinyl at https://usa.24hundred....
Austin McAuley from LIMBS
June 29, 2022 14:26 - 44 minutes - 101 MBChapter 312 - "This Record Is Healing" ...as read by Austin McAuley from LIMBS Today I’m so stoked to share my conversation with LIMBS frontman, Austin McAuley. LIMBS just released their new ep, Coma Year, on UNFD Records. Austin talks about the scene in Panama City Beach, how he took over vocals for LIMBS, and how writing for Coma Year became therapy for him. Check out Coma Year and I hope you enjoy getting to know Austin McAuley from LIMBS! https://www.whoislimbs.com/ Snag Coma Year on ...
Master Boot Record
June 22, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 112 MBChapter 310 - "There's A Lot Of Metalheads Into Chiptune" ...as read by Master Boot Record Today we welcome Victor Love aka Master Boot Record to the podcast. Master Boot Record released Personal Computer back in May on Metal Blade Records. Victor talks about the metal and techno scenes in Rome, getting into computers, his love of Chiptune, writing his albums on YouTube, Keygen Church, and so much more. There's a wealth of music available at https://masterbootrecord.bandcamp.com/ You can...
Dear Spring
June 17, 2022 16:09 - 38 minutes - 88.1 MBChapter 309 - "Finding Our Own Path In This Musically Historic Place" ...as read by Dear Spring Today I’m so stoked to share my chat with DC pop punk/emo band Dear Spring. Dear Spring released their new ep, Moments, earlier this month on Open Your Ears Records. The bands tells the crazy story of how they came together, defining their sound and connecting with the local scene, and finding their place in the DC music scene. Listen to Moments at https://open.spotify.com/album/66mTzY9Q4HStyQqh...
Maria from Future Palace
June 15, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MBChapter 308 - "You Have To Keep Your Hopes Up" ...as read by Maria of Future Palace Today we welcome Maria from Berlin post hardcore band Future Palace to the podcast! Future Palace just released their sophomore record, Run, last Friday on Arising Empire. Maria talks about the scene in Berlin, the secret group chat that led to the band and inspired the name, and releasing music during a pandemic. Run is my favorite album of 2022 so far and I am so stoked for everyone to get to know Maria an...
Montclair
June 10, 2022 12:30 - 25 minutes - 57.5 MBChapter 307 - "I Want To Be A Part of This" ...as read by Montclair On today’s episode we welcome Connecticut post hardcore/emo newcomers Montclair to the podcast! Montclair released their new ep, The Stars Will Look Down Upon Us, back in May. Matt, Max, and Nick talk about their musical influences, the band’s formation and the process of writing lyrics. This is a new band worth checking out and keeping tabs on! Check out Montclair's discography at https://montclair-ct.bandcamp.com/ You ...
Jacob Charlton from Thornhill
June 08, 2022 12:15 - 28 minutes - 64.3 MBChapter 306 - "Here's Our Music, Here's Our Attitude, Here's Our Emotion" ...as read by Jacob Charlton of Thornhill This week we welcome Thornhill frontman Jacob Charlton to the podcast! Thornhill released Heroine last Friday on UNFD Records! The band was on their first US Tour when I talked with Jacob. Jacob talks about his transition from drummer to frontman, discovering the scene in Melbourne, and making a musical shift away from metalcore. Heroine is an incredible record and I highly re...
Rob and Andreas from The Oklahoma Kid
June 01, 2022 13:48 - 43 minutes - 98.6 MBChapter 305 - "Trying to Do Metal But Not In A Metal Approach" ...as read by Rob and Andreas from The Oklahoma Kid This week we welcome Rob and Andreas from German metalcore band The Oklahoma Kid to the podcast! The Oklahoma Kid will release Tangerine Tragic this Friday, June 3rd, on Arising Empire Records. The guys talk about their musical background and their experience in their respective local scenes, the formation and history of The Oklahoma Kid, how Covid undercut the promotion of Sol...
Dakota Alvarez of Hollow Front
May 25, 2022 12:23 - 46 minutes - 107 MBChapter 304 - "The Price of Dreaming" ...as read by Dakota Alvarez of Hollow Front This week I’m stoked to have Hollow Front guitarist Dakota Alvarez join the podcast! Hollow Front will release The Price of Dreaming this Friday, May 27th, on UNFD Records! Dakota talks about the bus accident that kicked off the band’s last tour, the metalcore scene in Grand Rapids and how he ended up in Hollow Front, and what The Price of Dreaming means to him. This was a conversation that reminds me, no mat...
Seth Roberts of Watashi Wa
May 18, 2022 12:27 - 1 hour - 144 MBChapter 303 - "This Is The Time" ...as read by Seth Roberts of Watashi Wa This week I’m excited to have Seth Roberts from Watashi Wa on the podcast. Watashi Wa will release People Like People this Friday, May 20th, on Tooth and Nail Records. Seth talks about starting Watashi Wa at a super young age, the difficulties and challenges that occurred when the band first joined Tooth and Nail, moving from Watashi Wa into Eager Seas and Lakes, and why the time was right to bring Watashi Wa back. ...
Mike McAllister of Power Wolves
May 11, 2022 12:35 - 38 minutes - 89.1 MBChapter 302 - "Why Don't You Just Do It" ...as read by Mike McAllister of Power Wolves This week we welcome Mike McAllister to the podcast! Mike is the former guitarist for nu-metal band Hospital. Mike is currently the frontman for Power Wolves, an 80’s new wave inspired project. The band just released The Cure for Sleep on The Charon Collective. Mike talks about his love for Metallica, losing his love for writing heavy music, and the theme behind The Cure For Sleep. Pick up The Cure For S...
MC Dälek
May 04, 2022 17:27 - 46 minutes - 106 MBChapter 301 - "Whatever I Work on Musically, I Don't Want To Be Embarrassed By" ...as read by MC Dälek This week I’m so stoked to have Wil Brooks, aka MC Dälek on the podcast. Dälek just released their new record, Precipice, on Ipecac Records. Will chats about growing up and getting into hip-hop, signing with Ipecac and the artistic creativity that drives Dälek. This was a super fun chat and I loved getting to explore two decades of music while preparing for this interview. If you’re not a ...
Jasan Radford from CenterShift
April 27, 2022 14:17 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBChapter 300 - "Music Goes On" ...as read by Jasan Radford of CenterShift This week we welcome Jasan Radford to the podcast! You might recognize Jason as the frontman from 2000’s nu-metal/post-hardcore band OneSideZero. VH1 called OneSideZero’s debut album "Is This Room Getting Smaller?" one of the 12 most underrated nu-metal albums. Jasan has a brand new project called CenterShift and it’s a perfect encapsulation of 90’s alternative. Jasan chats about his musical history, signing with Maver...
MattstaGraham
April 20, 2022 16:16 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBChapter 299 - "I Cannot Let This Stop Me" ...as read by Matt Graham This week MattstaGraham joins the podcast! MattstaGraham is the solo project from Sundressed guitarist Matt Graham! Matt talks about how his parents and cousin influenced his interest in music, using social media to build MattstaGraham, and his new album, Prescribe Whatever, which is out April 29th on I Surrender Records. This chat was a lot of fun and I’m a big fan of Matt’s new solo record! Pre-order Prescribe Whatever a...
Matt Honeycutt from Kublai Khan TX
April 13, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBChapter 298 - "Just Be Honest About It" ...as read by Matt Honeycutt from Kublai Khan TX This week we welcome Kublai Khan TX frontman Matt Honeycutt to the podcast! Kublai Khan released their new ep, Lowest Form of Animal on April 1st via Rise Records. Matt talks about how the pandemic led to his move across country and career changes, his instant connection to the hardcore scene, and his inspiration for writing lyrics. Snag Lowest Form of Animal on vinyl at https://riserecords.com/collec...
Jan Euler from Breathe Atlantis
April 06, 2022 15:09 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBChapter 297 - "If It Comes Natural, The People Will Get It" ...as read by Jan Euler from Breathe Atlantis This week Breathe Atlantis guitarist Jan Euler joins the podcast! Breathe Atlantis dropped their new record, Overdrive, last month on Arising Empire Records. Jan chats about the German metal scene, the history of Breathe Atlantis, and the band’s sonic evolution, including their decision to go heavy again. You can find Overdrive on cd and vinyl at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists...
JT Cavey from ERRA
March 30, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBChapter 296 - "Some Good Things Need A Little Work" ...as read by JT Cavey of ERRA This week we welcome JT Cavey from ERRA to the podcast. ERRA just released the deluxe edition of their self-titled record on UNFD Records. JT talks about his life as an athlete, how YouTube covers led him to Texas In July, being the replacement vocalist twice, and ERRA’s long road to releasing their self-titled album. Snag the Deluxe Edition of ERRA on vinyl at https://usa.24hundred.net/products/copy-of-err...
Arturo Barrios from Audio Karate
March 23, 2022 13:40 - 36 minutes - 33 MBChapter 295 - "Everything We've Ever Done Is Going To Be Available" ...as read by Arturo Barrios from Audio Karate This week I’m stoked to share my chat with Audio Karate frontman Arturo Barrios. Audio Karate just released ¡OTRA! last Friday on Iodine Records. Arturo talks about the punk scene in the early 2000’s and how Audio Karate got lost in the shuffle, and how the band found themselves in a place to release new music over a decade later. Make sure you give ¡OTRA! a spin and if you hav...
Zak Pinchin from Modern Error
March 16, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBChapter 294 - "Why Isn't Our Record This Good" ...as read by Zak Pinchin from Modern Error One of my favorite things in the whole world is discovering an amazing new album or band and getting to share it with people! And this week I’m so stoked to introduce Zak Pinchin from Modern Error. Modern Error released Victim of a Modern Age back in January on Rude Records and it’s one of my favorite releases of 2022. Zak talks about how growing up in a rural part of the UK pushed his creativity, pus...
Drunk Uncle
March 09, 2022 16:57 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBChapter 293 - "All Part of the Plan" ...as read by Drunk Uncle This week we welcome Peyton, Jake, Will, and Tyler from Drunk Uncle to the podcast. Drunk Uncle will release Look Up, this Friday March 11th on Count Your Lucky Stars Records! If you’re a fan Cap N Jazz, Modest Mouse, and Algernon Cadwallader, you’ll want to give this record a spin! The guys talk at length about their musical backgrounds and influences, how fandom and chance led them to Keith and Count Your Lucky Stars, and thei...
Steve Cobucci from Wolves At The Gate
March 02, 2022 18:02 - 1 hour - 58 MBChapter 292 - "Let My Inspirations Be My Inspirations" ...as read by Steve Cobucci of Wolves At The Gate This week we welcome Wolves at the Gate guitarist and vocalist Steve Cobucci to the podcast. Wolves At The Gate will release Eulogies, their 5th full-length record, next Friday March 11th via Solid State Records. Steve talks about growing up in New Jersey during the emo boom, how Wolves at the Gate came together, how he became comfortable signing with Solid State Records, and finding fre...
Chris and Brian from Subsist
February 23, 2022 13:48 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBChapter 291 - "The Songs Still Hold Up" ...as read by Chris and Brian of Subsist This week I am stoked to finally share my conversation with Brian Geurin and Chris Bennet from Subsist! I chatted with these guys back in July of 2021. The band just announced that Steadfast Records in partner with Dropping Bombs will be reissuing The Rhythm Method on vinyl! Brian and Chris talk about their musical background, how Subsist came together, the Peoria scene, and how The Rhythm Method vinyl came to ...
Steven Dail
February 16, 2022 15:24 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBChapter 290 - "Drawing Black Lines" ...as read by Steven Dail This week we welcome former Project 86 bassist Steven Dail to the podcast. Steven and I bookend this chat with the Drawing Black Lines vinyl release. Steven also gives us a deep dive into Project 86’s discography while he was in the band, working with Jason Martin and Starflyer 59, Crash Rickshaw, White Lighter, and more. This was a super fun and chat and I hope everyone enjoys getting to hang out with Steven Dail! You can still...
Michael Barr from Volumes
February 09, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBChapter 289 - "We Should Just Do this Again" ...as read by Michael Barr of Volumes This week Volumes frontman Michael Barr joins the podcast. Michael and I chatted back in November right before the band released their latest album, Happier. Michael was also on the last day of isolation after having tested positive for Covid. So we begin our chat with life as a musician on tour getting Covid. Michael also talks about Volumes early days and their issues with Mediaskare, his departure and solo...
Brian Ishiba from Joy Weather
February 02, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBChapter 288 - "Why Limit Yourself" ...as read by Brian Ishiba from Joy Weather This week we welcome Brian Ishiba from indie rock band Joy Weather to the show! Joy Weather will release their new single, A Little While, this Friday, February 4th. Brian talks about going to college in Japan and the impact that it had on his life, his preference for writing and recording over touring, and creativity without limits. Find music and stay connect with Joy Weather at https://www.joyweather.com/ --...
Luc Gauthier from Calling All Captains
January 26, 2022 16:17 - 27 minutes - 25 MBChapter 287 - "Calling All Captains Sings In All Caps" ...as read by Luc Gauthier from Calling All Captains This week we welcome Calling All Captains frontman Luc Gauthier to the podcast. Calling All Captains released Slowly Getting Better late in 2021 on Equal Vision Records. Luc talks about the music scene in Canada, his life as a Metis dancer, connecting with Equal Vision, and Slowly Getting Better. Listen to Slowly Getting Better at https://callingallcaptains.bandcamp.com/album/slowly-...
Harald Barret from Imminence
January 19, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBChapter 286 - "Learn To Love Yourself" ...as read by Harald Barret from Imminence This week we welcome Imminence guitarist and founding member Harald Barret to the podcast. Imminence released Heaven In Hiding, one of my favorite albums of 2021, back in November on Arising Empire Records. Harald talks about the absence of a supportive metal scene in Sweden, incorporating strings into Imminence’s sound, how the band worked through the pandemic, and finding purpose on Heaven in Hiding. You ...
Will Putney from Fit For An Autopsy
January 12, 2022 16:32 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBChapter 285 - "I Got It Out Of My Brain" ...as read by Will Putney from Fit For An Autopsy This week I’m stoked to welcome Will Putney from Fit For An Autopsy to the podcast! Fit will release Oh What The Future Holds, their sixth full-length lp, this Friday January 14th on Nuclear Blast Records. Will talks about the hardcore scene in New Jersey, Fit’s formation and transformation over the years, his work as a producer and label owner with Graphic Nature, and his side project, End. We manag...
Erik Engstrand from Eyes Wide Open
January 05, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBChapter 284 - "Everyone Has There Own Demons To Fight" ...as read by Erik Engstrand of Eyes Wide Open Happy New Year! Kicking off 2022 we welcome Erik Engstrand from Eyes Wide Open to the podcast! Eyes Wide Open dropped their Arising Empire debut, Through Life and Death, back in November. Erik talks about how the Swedish government helps musicians, the metal scene in Sweden, Erik deciding to take over vocal duties, and the hardships of life that run through the band’s new album. Give Thro...
Tim Miller from Speak, Memory
December 29, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBChapter 283 - "Navigating Life with Music" ...as read by Tim Miller of Speak, Memory To close out 2021, I’m so excited to finally share my interview with Tim Miller from post rock band Speak, Memory. Tim and I chatted back at the beginning on May before the band released their latest ep, Adirondack. Adirondack is an incredible ep and fans of Unwed Sailor, Saxon Shore, and American Football will want to give it a spin! Tim talks about his musical history, the early collaboration with Bartees...
Keith Latinen
December 22, 2021 19:01 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBChapter 282 - "(Emo) Very Much Died" ...as read by Keith Latinen This week Keith Latinen joins the podcast. Keith is the founder of Count Your Lucky Star Records, as well as bands like Anna Flyaway, Empire Empire (I Was A Lonely Estate) and Parting. Most recently Keith released "This Is Not the Way I Wanted You to Find Out," under the moniker of Mt Oriander, his new solo project. Keith is an important part of the emo revival and I am super stoked to have him on the podcast. Keith talks ab...
Laundry
December 15, 2021 17:28 - 31 minutes - 29 MBChapter 281 - "The Pinnacle Of What We Wanted To Make" ...as read by Laundry This week we welcome Eugene, Oregon indie rock band Laundry to the podcast! Laundry dropped their latest record, Movie Star, back in September. Laundry discusses their origins, their musical evolution and where they see the future of their sound headed, and the themes on Movie Star. You can find Laundry's entire discography at https://laundrytheband.bandcamp.com/ ---------- Chapter 281 Music: Laundry - "Bigg...
Izzy the Gent
December 08, 2021 13:26 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBChapter 280 - "If The Songs Not Ready, It's Not Ready" ...as read by Izzy the Gent This week we welcome DJ and musician Izzy the Gent, most recently from Everything But the Everything, to the podcast. Izzy chats about his musical background, band burnout that led to him getting into DJing, how house music influenced the way he releases music, and how being a promoter helped him establish musical relationships. Go Check out Everything But the Everything at https://everythingbuttheeverything...
John Rejba from Wet Tropics
December 01, 2021 13:53 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBChapter 279 - "I'm Happier Now In My Music Relationships" ...as read by John Rejba from Wet Tropics This week Wet Tropics frontman John Rejba joins the podcast. You might also know John from a little band called Boys Life, as well as The Farewell Bend. John talks about witnessing the effects of Covid in his neighborhood, having to reconstruct artwork for reissues, Boys Life’s dialer, and all things Wet Tropics. John was also kind enough to indulge me in a conversation about emo! Thanks Jo...