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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Episode #16 - Forty Feet Tall
June 23, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 92.4 MBFrom one of their clean apartments in Portland, we got to bother all the members of the awesome band, Forty Feet Tall, which straddles the line between indie rock and melodic punk. It was so much fun to chat with the four-piece outfit, composed of Cole Gann (vocals / guitar), Jack Sehres (guitar), Brett Marquette (bass) and Ian Kelly (drums). We tackled the tough stuff and they left it all out on the table, unanimously voting yes on period sex, talking a ton of shit about the character Ross ...
Bothering the Band - Forty Feet Tall
June 23, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 92.4 MBFrom one of their clean apartments in Portland, we got to bother all the members of the awesome band, Forty Feet Tall, which straddles the line between indie rock and melodic punk. It was so much fun to chat with the four-piece outfit, composed of Cole Gann (vocals / guitar), Jack Sehres (guitar), Brett Marquette (bass) and Ian Kelly (drums). We tackled the tough stuff and they left it all out on the table, unanimously voting yes on period sex, talking a ton of shit about the character Ross ...
Episode #15 - Ergo, Bria BONUS EPISODE
June 19, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MBBria McCollum also know as Ergo, Bria is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Atlanta, Georgia, who now currently resides in Nashville where she creates songs that use her background as a classically trained musician and mixes in melodramatic, moving pop with punk, metal, alternative and indie. On top of all that, she has a voice like a choir of angels, and she proves it by singing nice notes during the interview. Much of her work contains deep and literal lyrics abou...
Bothering the Band - Ergo, Bria
June 19, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MBBria McCollum also know as Ergo, Bria is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Atlanta, Georgia, who now currently resides in Nashville where she creates songs that use her background as a classically trained musician and mixes in melodramatic, moving pop with punk, metal, alternative and indie. On top of all that, she has a voice like a choir of angels, and she proves it by singing nice notes during the interview. Much of her work contains deep and literal lyrics abo...
Bothering the Band - Ergo, Bria BONUS EPISODE
June 19, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MBBria McCollum also know as Ergo, Bria is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Atlanta, Georgia, who now currently resides in Nashville where she creates songs that use her background as a classically trained musician and mixes in melodramatic, moving pop with punk, metal, alternative and indie. On top of all that, she has a voice like a choir of angels, and she proves it by singing nice notes during the interview. Much of her work contains deep and literal lyrics abou...
Episode #14 - Eamon McGrath
June 16, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBHaving written over 300 songs, including the new single "Cannonball" (featuring Cayley Thomas) from the upcoming record Bells of Hope, Eamon McGrath has developed a body of work that could rival that of any artist on the planet. On top of all of that, he has written two critically acclaimed books, and we are so glad he was brave enough to let us bother him about bears, pancakes, creepy vans, and the smell of cold Canadian nights. Give this episode and Eamon’s music a listen because both are ...
Bothering the Band - Eamon McGrath
June 16, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBHaving written over 300 songs, including the new single "Cannonball" (featuring Cayley Thomas) from the upcoming record Bells of Hope, Eamon McGrath has developed a body of work that could rival that of any artist on the planet. On top of all of that, he has written two critically acclaimed books, and we are so glad he was brave enough to let us bother him about bears, pancakes, creepy vans, and the smell of cold Canadian nights. Give this episode and Eamon’s music a listen because both are ...
Bothering the Band - Jim Ward
June 09, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 80.5 MBSparta lead singer Jim Ward has never been a typical musician. The El Paso native rarely does interviews these days, especially in reference to the band he started at age 17, At the Drive-In. Ward made an exception for us and he has a new solo project coming out, starting with the single “Paper Fish” and then the album “Daggers” on June 11th!
Episode #13 - Jim Ward
June 09, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 80.5 MBSparta lead singer Jim Ward has never been a typical musician. The El Paso native rarely does interviews these days, especially in reference to the band he started at age 17, At the Drive-In. Ward made an exception for us and he has a new solo project coming out, starting with the single “Paper Fish” and then the album “Daggers” on June 11th!
Episode #12 - Tyler Williams
June 02, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MBWe have been fans of The Head and The Heart since their music found us in the back of a tea house in NYC a long time ago, and how we came to bother the drummer of the band, Tyler Williams, is a study in not giving up on kismet. We simply tweeted at The Head and The Heart, not expecting anything, so you can imagine our surprise when they got back to us and Tyler agreed to do our silly interview series. Tyler Williams is also a songwriter and arranger in the Seattle-based band, but he currentl...
Bothering the Band - Tyler Williams
June 02, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MBWe have been fans of The Head and The Heart since their music found us in the back of a tea house in NYC a long time ago, and how we came to bother the drummer of the band, Tyler Williams, is a study in not giving up on kismet. We simply tweeted at The Head and The Heart, not expecting anything, so you can imagine our surprise when they got back to us and Tyler agreed to do our silly interview series. Tyler Williams is also a songwriter and arranger in the Seattle-based band, but he currentl...
Bothering the Band - Max Motherfucker BONUS EPISODE
May 29, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 47.9 MBWe have a badass BONUS episode of BTB this week with Max Motherfucker, the singer of the German hardcore band Christmas. Known for his remarkable live shows, he is an all-around lovely bloke. Max talks skateboarding, educates us on Freikoerperkultur, and what he would do if he found six (not five and not seven) dead tigers in his backyard. Listen loud!
Episode #11 - Max Motherfucker BONUS EPISODE
May 29, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 47.9 MBWe have a badass BONUS episode of BTB this week with Max Motherfucker, the singer of the German hardcore band Christmas. Known for his remarkable live shows, he is an all-around lovely bloke. Max talks skateboarding, educates us on Freikoerperkultur, and what he would do if he found six (not five and not seven) dead tigers in his backyard. Listen loud!
Bothering the Band - William Ryan Key
May 26, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 72.7 MBFormerly the frontman of the beloved band Yellowcard, (William) Ryan Key has released two stellar solo EPs, but his new primary focus is scoring television and films. Connecting with Ryan was an absolute joy, topped off by discussing Ryan Gosling, Florida, hope and Star Wars (he co-hosts a podcast dedicated to a galaxy far, far away called Thank the Maker). And we must remind him again to put his house key back on his key chain, and to start journaling. When you listen you’ll know what we ar...
Episode #10 - William Ryan Key
May 26, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 72.7 MBFormerly the frontman of the beloved band Yellowcard, (William) Ryan Key has released two stellar solo EPs, but his new primary focus is scoring television and films. Connecting with Ryan was an absolute joy, topped off by discussing Ryan Gosling, Florida, hope and Star Wars (he co-hosts a podcast dedicated to a galaxy far, far away called Thank the Maker). And we must remind him again to put his house key back on his key chain, and to start journaling. When you listen you’ll know what we ar...
Episode #9 - Lyrics Born
May 19, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 92.8 MBTalking with Lyrics Born was absolutely amazing. Not only is he a dope ass MC and producer, he is also a chef and now an actor, but more than that he wears his heart on his sleeve and he could not have been more kind and more fun to talk to. From bananas and bandanas to reminiscing about No Limit Records album covers, our conversation was personally priceless, and it shows. On top of all that, LB’s passion shines bright when he talks about the world. His new song ANTI with Cutso is all about...
Bothering the Band - Lyrics Born
May 19, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 92.8 MBTalking with Lyrics Born was absolutely amazing. Not only is he a dope ass MC and producer, he is also a chef and now an actor, but more than that he wears his heart on his sleeve and he could not have been more kind and more fun to talk to. From bananas and bandanas to reminiscing about No Limit Records album covers, our conversation was personally priceless, and it shows. On top of all that, LB’s passion shines bright when he talks about the world. His new song ANTI with Cutso is all about...
Bothering the Band - M.M. Crone
May 12, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MBLike your 80's hits with a future twist, dreamy hair with moody synths, cryptic lyrics and an indie fix, bothering M.M. Crone was so much fun. Hailing from Montreal, my second favorite city in the world, the band is Margaux Tabary and Philippe. Their music is perfect for mornings, at least that’s when I’ve been listening to it. We thank them both for sitting down with us and doing our silly podcast. Website: http://mmcrone.com/#about
Episode #8 - M.M. Crone
May 12, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MBLike your 80's hits with a future twist, dreamy hair with moody synths, cryptic lyrics and an indie fix, bothering M.M. Crone was so much fun. Hailing from Montreal, my second favorite city in the world, the band is Margaux Tabary and Philippe. Their music is perfect for mornings, at least that’s when I’ve been listening to it. We thank them both for sitting down with us and doing our silly podcast. Website: http://mmcrone.com/#about
Bothering the Band - Jonathan Jameson
May 05, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 58 MBAs the bassist for raucous yet soulful indie rock band, Delta Spirit, Jonathan Jameson is a man of many surprising talents. Not only is he a musician, but he is a doting dad, and he is also studying to become a priest. This edition of Bothering the Band is full of surprises and even carne asada. Lastly, before you listen, I must say that their song "Bushwick Blues" is one of my absolute favorite songs of all time, so it was a complete and utter honor to bother Jonathan Jameson. Website: https...
Episode #7 - Jonathan Jameson
May 05, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 58 MBAs the bassist for raucous yet soulful indie rock band, Delta Spirit, Jonathan Jameson is a man of many surprising talents. Not only is he a musician, but he is a doting dad, and he is also studying to become a priest. This edition of Bothering the Band is full of surprises and even carne asada. Lastly, before you listen, I must say that their song "Bushwick Blues" is one of my absolute favorite songs of all time, so it was a complete and utter honor to bother Jonathan Jameson. Website: https...
Episode #6 - Pat Via & Mitch Mitchell
April 28, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MBHoly shit! What can we say about this interview? You just gotta listen to it. You will laugh your ass off, because Pat Via and Mitch Mitchell, 2/3 of January Jane who are absolutely hilarious. From not-so-subtle drug references to quoting It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, this NSFW Bothering the Band wasn't a bother at all, but pure chaotic fun. Grab a drink, take your pants off and give it a good listen. Website: https://www.januaryjane.com/
Bothering the Band - Pat Via & Mitch Mitchell
April 28, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MBHoly shit! What can we say about this interview? You just gotta listen to it. You will laugh your ass off, because Pat Via and Mitch Mitchell, 2/3 of January Jane who are absolutely hilarious. From not-so-subtle drug references to quoting It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, this NSFW Bothering the Band wasn't a bother at all, but pure chaotic fun. Grab a drink, take your pants off and give it a good listen. Website: https://www.januaryjane.com/
Bothering the Band - Racquel Jones
April 21, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBAs insightful and thought-provoking as it is whimsical and intimate, our interview with Racquel Jones dove deep into existential pathos. She eloquently discusses everything from burgers to the afterlife, as well as her new album, IgnoRANT, which is dropping on April 23rd. The album is an exploration of expression, and a wrecking ball coming at your preconceived notions of women, the world, the future and the right now. An artist, performer and poet, Racquel is a renaissance woman, and an abs...
Episode #5 - Racquel Jones
April 21, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBAs insightful and thought-provoking as it is whimsical and intimate, our interview with Racquel Jones dove deep into existential pathos. She eloquently discusses everything from burgers to the afterlife, as well as her new album, IgnoRANT, which is dropping on April 23rd. The album is an exploration of expression, and a wrecking ball coming at your preconceived notions of women, the world, the future and the right now. An artist, performer and poet, Racquel is a renaissance woman, and an abs...
Bothering the Band - Brandon Welchez BONUS EPISODE
April 17, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 39.1 MBOne half of Crocodiles, the amazing lo-fi new wave band that seamlessly mixes noise pop with a splash of indie indulgences, Brandon Welchez is a gentleman of the world and he brought that wisdom to this interview, graciously letting us bother him about everything from spitting off the Eiffel Tower to Zodiac signs and killing bugs. Enjoy this episode of Bothering the band with Brandon Welchez (pronounced like the grape juice).
Episode #4 - Brandon Welchez BONUS EPISODE
April 17, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 39.1 MBOne half of Crocodiles, the amazing lo-fi new wave band that seamlessly mixes noise pop with a splash of indie indulgences, Brandon Welchez is a gentleman of the world and he brought that wisdom to this interview, graciously letting us bother him about everything from spitting off the Eiffel Tower to Zodiac signs and killing bugs. Enjoy this episode of Bothering the band with Brandon Welchez (pronounced like the grape juice).
Bothering the Band - Lily Mao
March 04, 2021 02:24 - 31 minutes - 58.1 MBWhen Lily Mao was 10-years-old, her father gifted her a guitar for Christmas, and from that moment she taught herself to play and sing and has been writing songs since 2008. She performs original music on stages, subway platforms, street corners, anywhere she can connect with people through musical expression. Based in NYC and backed by her band The Resonaters, Lily made us feel lucky that we got to bother her, because (mark our misspelled werds) she is about to blow up. Website: https://li...
Episode #3 - Lily Mao
March 04, 2021 02:24 - 31 minutes - 58.1 MBWhen Lily Mao was 10-years-old, her father gifted her a guitar for Christmas, and from that moment she taught herself to play and sing and has been writing songs since 2008. She performs original music on stages, subway platforms, street corners, anywhere she can connect with people through musical expression. Based in NYC and backed by her band The Resonaters, Lily made us feel lucky that we got to bother her, because (mark our misspelled werds) she is about to blow up. Website: https://li...
Bothering the Band - Katie Malco
February 14, 2021 01:43 - 34 minutes - 62.3 MBArmed with only an old telecaster and her sultry voice, Katie Malco has toured extensively with the likes of Julien Baker, Jenny Lewis, Bob Mould, Dawes, Kevin Devine, This is the Kit, BC Camplight, The Joy Formidable and We Were Promised Jetpacks. She released her debut album, ‘Failures’ in 2020 on 6131 Records, and it is with great pleasure we get to bother her.
Episode #2 - Katie Malco
February 14, 2021 01:43 - 34 minutes - 62.3 MBArmed with only an old telecaster and her sultry voice, Katie Malco has toured extensively with the likes of Julien Baker, Jenny Lewis, Bob Mould, Dawes, Kevin Devine, This is the Kit, BC Camplight, The Joy Formidable and We Were Promised Jetpacks. She released her debut album, ‘Failures’ in 2020 on 6131 Records, and it is with great pleasure we get to bother her.
Episode #1 - Fences
January 31, 2021 02:52 - 45 minutes - 82.9 MBHoly hell, let’s welcome Christopher Mansfield aka the one and only Fences to the podcast. He is a musician/songwriter/artist and the reason I wear overalls. He is a poet at heart and has worked with huge names, such as Tegan & Sara, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and we are thrilled to have him on the Bothering the Band podcast, while he is hiding in the desert or pretending to be a horse running to and fro in Los Angeles. He is arguably one of my favorite musicians and I am thrilled to introdu...
Bothering the Band - Fences
January 31, 2021 02:52 - 45 minutes - 82.9 MBHoly hell, let’s welcome Christopher Mansfield aka the one and only Fences to the podcast. He is a musician/songwriter/artist and the reason I wear overalls. He is a poet at heart and has worked with huge names, such as Tegan & Sara, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and we are thrilled to have him on the Bothering the Band podcast, while he is hiding in the desert or pretending to be a horse running to and fro in Los Angeles. He is arguably one of my favorite musicians and I am thrilled to introdu...