Bothering the Band
383 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWant to know your favorite musician’s favorite sandwich? How about what they wanted to be when they grow up? Welcome to Bothering the Band, which is now your new favorite music podcast. It’s sometimes wacky and sometimes real-world questions that dive into the minds of your favorite musicians, all with the goal to elicit fun tales and hilarious anecdotes from the most talented bands and musicians from all over the wide world. Bothering the Band is the perfect podcast when you're waiting for an airplane, tuning out your coworkers, or sitting on the toilet. And now, queue the music!
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Bothering the Band - Luke Bentham
August 17, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBWith a voice like a Canadian choir of angels, Luke Bentham of the badass rock-n-roll band The Dirty Nil is a doom boy with a heart of pure gold, and we were thrilled to cut loose with him about the weird way he ties his shoes, dogs, and especially The Replacements.
Bothering the Bank - Luke Bentham
August 17, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBWith a voice like a Canadian choir of angels, Luke Bentham of the badass rock-n-roll band The Dirty Nil is a doom boy with a heart of pure gold, and we were thrilled to cut loose with him about the weird way he ties his shoes, dogs, and especially The Replacements.
Bothering the Band - Them Evils BONUS EPISODE
August 13, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 66 MBFrom hell, by way of Southern California, on this badass bonus episode we have hard rockers Them Evils, who drink beer, talk shit, and have tons of fun despite a bad connection. The audio may be spotty on this interview, but the good times are hundo p clear as day.
Episode #91 - Them Evils BONUS EPISODE
August 13, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 66 MBFrom hell, by way of Southern California, on this badass bonus episode we have hard rockers Them Evils, who drink beer, talk shit, and have tons of fun despite a bad connection. The audio may be spotty on this interview, but the good times are hundo p clear as day.
Bothering the Band - Jeremie Albino
August 10, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 90.9 MBIn this bubbly episode of Bothering the Band, we tied a knot of fun with Jeremie Albino, a blue-collar singer/songwriter from Canada whose music fuses together elements of folk, blues, Americana, and soul. Listen as we talk records, farming, and more in this fun and fateful interview.
Episode #90 - Jeremie Albino
August 10, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 90.9 MBIn this bubbly episode of Bothering the Band, we tied a knot of fun with Jeremie Albino, a blue-collar singer/songwriter from Canada whose music fuses together elements of folk, blues, Americana, and soul. Listen as we talk records, farming, and more in this fun and fateful interview.
Bothering the Band - Ashley Leer
August 03, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 108 MBFor about a decade, Ashley Leer has led the experimental post-punk group Def Rain. For about three years, she's also led the indie-pop group Abbreviations. For about an hour, she sat down with us to chat about music, Fred Armisen, vandalism, her neighbors and more. We had a great time with her, and we are grateful for her time. Time is relative. We wish Ashley Leer was one of our relatives. Listen to the episode.
Episode #89 - Ashley Leer
August 03, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 108 MBFor about a decade, Ashley Leer has led the experimental post-punk group Def Rain. For about three years, she's also led the indie-pop group Abbreviations. For about an hour, she sat down with us to chat about music, Fred Armisen, vandalism, her neighbors and more. We had a great time with her, and we are grateful for her time. Time is relative. We wish Ashley Leer was one of our relatives. Listen to the episode.
Bothering the Band - LIVE IN NYC!
July 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 174 MBHoly shit! The only way to describe our live show in NYC is PERFECT FUN. A giant heart-filled thanks to Littlefield for having us, all the incomparably amazing guests (Keanan Duffty, Lily Mao, Sean Barna, Power Violets, almost sex, and David Cross) and everyone who came out to support. This episode is further proof that you can turn even silly dreams into wild and wonderful reality.
Episode #87 - LIVE IN NYC!
July 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 174 MBHoly shit! The only way to describe our live show in NYC is PERFECT FUN. A giant heart-filled thanks to Littlefield for having us, all the incomparably amazing guests (Keanan Duffty, Lily Mao, Sean Barna, Power Violets, almost sex, and David Cross) and everyone who came out to support. This episode is further proof that you can turn even silly dreams into wild and wonderful reality.
Bothering the Band - Matthew Logan Vasquez
July 20, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBOn a dark and stormy night...we got to talk to one of our favorite musicians. Matthew Logan Vasquez of Delta Spirit (who we just saw live in LA), Middle Brother, solo projects, and countless other creations, joins us to laugh at literally everything from his Twainian youth to twat-ass geese, dreaming of Lauryn Hill and fighting a horse-sized duck with two-buck chuck.
Episode #86 - Matthew Logan Vasquez
July 20, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBOn a dark and stormy night...we got to talk to one of our favorite musicians. Matthew Logan Vasquez of Delta Spirit (who we just saw live in LA), Middle Brother, solo projects, and countless other creations, joins us to laugh at literally everything from his Twainian youth to twat-ass geese, dreaming of Lauryn Hill and fighting a horse-sized duck with two-buck chuck.
Episode #85 - Dolo Tonight BONUS EPISODE
July 16, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 61.1 MBHe's like Bill Nye-meets-Cartoon Network-meets-a rapper, all in one, the enigmatic Dolo Tonight just signed with Epitaph Records and he pulled over on a Cali roadtrip to be on this week's badass bonus episode, which is sponsored by Stouffer's mac and cheese.
Bothering the Band - Dolo Tonight BONUS EPISODE
July 16, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 61.1 MBHe's like Bill Nye-meets-Cartoon Network-meets-a rapper, all in one, the enigmatic Dolo Tonight just signed with Epitaph Records and he pulled over on a Cali roadtrip to be on this week's badass bonus episode, which is sponsored by Stouffer's mac and cheese.
Episode #84 - Alicia Blue
July 13, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 84.2 MBWe'd been trying to get indie-folk artist Alicia Blue on the pod since the beginning, and we are so thrilled it finally happened. She just relocated from LA to Nashville, we talked Dolly Parton, Tom Cruise, sleep, flowers, poetry, and so much more. Her new EP 'Inner Child Work' is out July 15.
Bothering the Band - Alicia Blue
July 13, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 84.2 MBWe'd been trying to get indie-folk artist Alicia Blue on the pod since the beginning, and we are so thrilled it finally happened. She just relocated from LA to Nashville, we talked Dolly Parton, Tom Cruise, sleep, flowers, poetry, and so much more. Her new EP 'Inner Child Work' is out July 15.
Bothering the Band - Bhi Bhiman
July 06, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBFresh off the release of his brand new album "I'll Sleep When I'm Famous," we had a heartfelt convo with the super talented Bhi Bhiman, discussing everything from the practical aspects of making music to baseball. At one point, we just quote the Seinfeld character Puddy. It's a great episode and long-time in the wishing.
Episode #83 - Bhi Bhiman
July 06, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBFresh off the release of his brand new album "I'll Sleep When I'm Famous," we had a heartfelt convo with the super talented Bhi Bhiman, discussing everything from the practical aspects of making music to baseball. At one point, we just quote the Seinfeld character Puddy. It's a great episode and long-time in the wishing.
Episode #82 - Laney Jones
June 29, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBSteamy and colorful, we were thrilled to have friend and fellow Florida casualty Laney Jones on the podcast, along with her bandmate Brian Dowd. Listen as we talk about music, memories, what it's like having a song go viral, and Laney's parents having a freaking zoo. Check out the new album, Stories Up High, as they are currently on tour somewhere in Abby's neck of the woods.
Bothering the Band - Laney Jones
June 29, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBSteamy and colorful, we were thrilled to have friend and fellow Florida casualty Laney Jones on the podcast, along with her bandmate Brian Dowd. Listen as we talk about music, memories, what it's like having a song go viral, and Laney's parents having a freaking zoo. Check out the new album, Stories Up High, as they are currently on tour somewhere in Abby's neck of the woods.
Bothering the Band - The Losers Club BONUS EPISODE
June 25, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 69.1 MBWe feel like winners because we got to bother Cass Braido of Denver punk rockers The Losers Club for a badass BONUS EPISODE that definitely does not suck. We talk about stepdads, Bruce Vilanch, punk rock and more. Check out their single “She’s From Chicago” and join the club.
Episode #81 - The Losers Club BONUS EPISODE
June 25, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 69.1 MBWe feel like winners because we got to bother Cass Braido of Denver punk rockers The Losers Club for a badass BONUS EPISODE that definitely does not suck. We talk about stepdads, Bruce Vilanch, punk rock and more. Check out their single “She’s From Chicago” and join the club.
Episode #80 - almost sex
June 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBGet ready to fall in love with the Brooklyn-based "folky alternative post punk indie pop" band awesomely named almost sex. Having connected on Hinge back in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, Nick Louis and Warren LaSota’s music met and fell in love before they did. They rounded out the band with Nick’s longtime friend and collaborator, Ken Helmlinger. Much to the chagrin of all our pop culture references, Nick reluctantly could not make the recording of this episode, but we had a blast wit...
Bothering the Band - almost sex
June 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBGet ready to fall in love with the Brooklyn-based "folky alternative post punk indie pop" band awesomely named almost sex. Having connected on Hinge back in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, Nick Louis and Warren LaSota’s music met and fell in love before they did. They rounded out the band with Nick’s longtime friend and collaborator, Ken Helmlinger. Much to the chagrin of all our pop culture references, Nick reluctantly could not make the recording of this episode, but we had a blast wit...
Bothering the Band - Kelcey Ayer
June 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBWe've been buzzing about getting Kelcey Ayer on the podcast for some time, and we couldn't bee happier that it finally swarmed together. Not only have we been fans of his music for a long time, but he is as sweet as honey and stung our funny bones. Known for being in the fantastic band Local Natives, as well as his own project Jaws of Love. (which are going on tour like tomorrow), our episode with Kelcey Ayer is bee-utiful.
Episode #79 - Kelcey Ayer
June 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBWe've been buzzing about getting Kelcey Ayer on the podcast for some time, and we couldn't bee happier that it finally swarmed together. Not only have we been fans of his music for a long time, but he is as sweet as honey and stung our funny bones. Known for being in the fantastic band Local Natives, as well as his own project Jaws of Love. (which are going on tour like tomorrow), our episode with Kelcey Ayer is bee-utiful.
Bothering the Band - Keep for Cheap
June 08, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 85.3 MBSometimes Spotify gives you the exact music you need...and that's exactly what happened with Keep for Cheap, the Prairie Rock outfit from Minnesota. We were so glad we found their music and even happier we got to ask Autumn Vagle and Kate Malanaphy super silly questions, but also wondered aloud why so much damn good music comes from the Land of Lakes. Their new album Bundle comes out on June 10th via Refresh Records.
Episode #78 - Keep for Cheap
June 08, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 85.3 MBSometimes Spotify gives you the exact music you need...and that's exactly what happened with Keep for Cheap, the Prairie Rock outfit from Minnesota. We were so glad we found their music and even happier we got to ask Autumn Vagle and Kate Malanaphy super silly questions, but also wondered aloud why so much damn good music comes from the Land of Lakes. Their new album Bundle comes out on June 10th via Refresh Records.
Episode #77 - LIVE IN LA!
June 01, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 193 MBFrom the weather to working with such amazing guests, our live show was so much fun. Pure and simple. This very special, unique event gathered musicians Nick Ghanbarian (of the band Bayside), Randy Randall (of the band No Age), Brian Wecht (of the musical comedy duo Ninja Sex Party), MNYS, Danielle Durack, and Daniel Sheron (of the band Balto), plus comedian Brooke Van Poppelen, and filmmaker/friend Rich Wilkes to swap stories and talk shit in front of a live audience in the heart of Hollywo...
Bothering the Band - LIVE IN LA!
June 01, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 193 MBFrom the weather to working with such amazing guests, our live show was so much fun. Pure and simple. This very special, unique event gathered musicians Nick Ghanbarian (of the band Bayside), Randy Randall (of the band No Age), Brian Wecht (of the musical comedy duo Ninja Sex Party), MNYS, Danielle Durack, and Daniel Sheron (of the band Balto), plus comedian Brooke Van Poppelen, and filmmaker/friend Rich Wilkes to swap stories and talk shit in front of a live audience in the heart of Hollywo...
Bothering the Band - Dom Flemons
May 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBDom Flemons is a Grammy award-winning musician, but that is putting it mildly. He is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, but even that is barely scratching the surface. He is a music historian with an encyclopedic knowledge and the record collection to back it up. Known affectionately as The American Songster, we consider ourselves honored to have him on Bothering the Band, and all we want is him to tell us stories in his calming cadence forever.
Episode #76 - Dom Flemons
May 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBDom Flemons is a Grammy award-winning musician, but that is putting it mildly. He is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, but even that is barely scratching the surface. He is a music historian with an encyclopedic knowledge and the record collection to back it up. Known affectionately as The American Songster, we consider ourselves honored to have him on Bothering the Band, and all we want is him to tell us stories in his calming cadence forever.
Bothering the Band - David Cross
May 18, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 94.7 MBWe put a hat on top of a hat with David Cross! You know him from Arrested Development, Mr. Show, and a super long list of other super cool shit, and we just had a perfect conversation with him, chatting about music and poetry, Florida and more. His hilarious and thoughtful new special "I'm From the Future" is available on www.officialdavidcross.com. He ends this episode of Bothering the Band in a perfect, sentimental note.
Episode #75 - David Cross
May 18, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 94.7 MBWe put a hat on top of a hat with David Cross! You know him from Arrested Development, Mr. Show, and a super long list of other super cool shit, and we just had a perfect conversation with him, chatting about music and poetry, Florida and more. His hilarious and thoughtful new special "I'm From the Future" is available on www.officialdavidcross.com. He ends this episode of Bothering the Band in a perfect, sentimental note.
Bothering the Band - Kestrels BONUS EPISODE
May 14, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MBThe universe wanted this Bonus Episode with Chad Peck of Kestrels to happen. A fuzzy, reverb-drenched power-pop band from Halifax, Nova Scotia who excel at crafting huge-sounding songs with big hooks and ripping riffs, Kestrels came to us out of the ether of Twitter and was as patient as an angel. Now we are good pals with Chad, who teaches high school English by day and rocks out by night.
Episode #74 - Kestrels BONUS EPISODE
May 14, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MBThe universe wanted this Bonus Episode with Chad Peck of Kestrels to happen. A fuzzy, reverb-drenched power-pop band from Halifax, Nova Scotia who excel at crafting huge-sounding songs with big hooks and ripping riffs, Kestrels came to us out of the ether of Twitter and was as patient as an angel. Now we are good pals with Chad, who teaches high school English by day and rocks out by night.
Bothering the Band - Illiterate Light
May 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBFrom organic farm to major music label, Jeff Gorman and Jake Cochran of Illiterate Light mix soaring indie rock and swirling psychedelia with a splash of atmospheric folk. Gorman simultaneously plays guitar with his hands and synth bass with his feet, while Cochran plays a standup drum kit. A fair episode for the welcomed warm days of approaching summer, we played some games, talked about dumpster diving, and just had a blast connecting with them, so listen up!
Episode #73 - Illiterate Light
May 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBFrom organic farm to major music label, Jeff Gorman and Jake Cochran of Illiterate Light mix soaring indie rock and swirling psychedelia with a splash of atmospheric folk. Gorman simultaneously plays guitar with his hands and synth bass with his feet, while Cochran plays a standup drum kit. A fair episode for the welcomed warm days of approaching summer, we played some games, talked about dumpster diving, and just had a blast connecting with them, so listen up!
Bothering the Band - Frank Turner
May 04, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBFresh off his absolutely fantastic new album, Frank Turner sat down with us to discuss wild stuff, like baseball (you're gonna want to hear his baseball story!) poetry, switchblade combs, and much more. Simply put, we can't believe we got to bother Frank Turner...again. He is so damn nice and we are so damn lucky.
Episode #72 - Frank Turner
May 04, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBFresh off his absolutely fantastic new album, Frank Turner sat down with us to discuss wild stuff, like baseball (you're gonna want to hear his baseball story!) poetry, switchblade combs, and much more. Simply put, we can't believe we got to bother Frank Turner...again. He is so damn nice and we are so damn lucky.
Episode #71 - Josh Higgins
April 27, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBFrom rocking out at Warped Tour with his band Fluf, to designing for Obama and Facebook, Josh Higgins is a freaking renaissance man who has connections throughout graphic design, politics and musical history. And now we have him on the pod, talking rolled up bologna, skateboarding, road rage, and more.
Bothering the Band - Josh Higgins
April 27, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBFrom rocking out at Warped Tour with his band Fluf, to designing for Obama and Facebook, Josh Higgins is a freaking renaissance man who has connections throughout graphic design, politics and musical history. And now we have him on the pod, talking rolled up bologna, skateboarding, road rage, and more.
Episode #70 - Joseph Bern BONUS EPISODE
April 23, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBOn this badass BONUS EPISODE, we talk with Joseph Bern from the New Jersey storytelling punk band Old Currents! This episode was recorded just days before Slapgate, so us discussing Will Smith as a safe bet is hilarious. P.S. we hope Joseph's parents listen to this episode!
Bothering the Band - Joseph Bern BONUS EPISODE
April 23, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBOn this badass BONUS EPISODE, we talk with Joseph Bern from the New Jersey storytelling punk band Old Currents! This episode was recorded just days before Slapgate, so us discussing Will Smith as a safe bet is hilarious. P.S. we hope Joseph's parents listen to this episode!
Bothering the Band - Shi Eubank
April 20, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 90.7 MBNashville & Memphis, TN based S.A.M (Savage After Midnight) are grabbing the cock ring of music stardom, and their frontman, Shi Eubank, is a rocker without a filter. This guy will tell you anything you want to know and he’s not afraid to own his past, his present and take charge of his future. That said, it was fun asking him about Kool-Aid pickles and tampons.
Episode #69 - Shi Eubank
April 20, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 90.7 MBNashville & Memphis, TN based S.A.M (Savage After Midnight) are grabbing the cock ring of music stardom, and their frontman, Shi Eubank, is a rocker without a filter. This guy will tell you anything you want to know and he’s not afraid to own his past, his present and take charge of his future. That said, it was fun asking him about Kool-Aid pickles and tampons.
Episode #68 - Ronnie Winter
April 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBThis special episode of Bothering the Band, opens with Ronnie Winter of infamous post hardcore emo-punk band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus singing like a choir of angels before venturing down memory lane to talk about music, MySpace, and more. The full-time dad and part-time rocker describes himself as the annoying sober vegan, but we describe as genre-less and genuine.
Bothering the Band - Ronnie Winter
April 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBThis special episode of Bothering the Band, opens with Ronnie Winter of infamous post hardcore emo-punk band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus singing like a choir of angels before venturing down memory lane to talk about music, MySpace, and more. The full-time dad and part-time rocker describes himself as the annoying sober vegan, but we describe as genre-less and genuine.
Bothering the Band - Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh
April 06, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 79.9 MBA faith-based band that created their own sub-genre of metal, called Beautycore, GFM, which stands for Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh, consists of three sisters from Jacksonville, who are just having a blast and touring, and we were stoked to have them on Bothering the Band.
Episode #67 - Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh
April 06, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 79.9 MBA faith-based band that created their own sub-genre of metal, called Beautycore, GFM, which stands for Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh, consists of three sisters from Jacksonville, who are just having a blast and touring, and we were stoked to have them on Bothering the Band.