Group Hugs

S3E1 - Matt Greenia hugs Andy Browne

April 05, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Matt and Andy talk about Van Halen, Tool, and dreamnaut stuff. Features the NIghtporters songs "Miles Away", "From a Memory" and "Satellite" and closes out with the Lynx Deluxe song "Mercy". Come to Lynx Deluxe's a show at Smith's Olde Bar on Saturday April 6th!

S2E18 - Matt Greenia hugs Chad Shivers

September 09, 2022 22:58 - 50 minutes - 116 MB

Hello! Matt and Chad talk shop on surf music, yard sales, and fanny packs in this interview with the mysterious guitarist and multi entrepreneur behind the Southern Surf Stomp Fest, October 8th 2022 in the Avondale Estates neighborhood of Atlanta, GA, USA https://www.facebook.com/SouthernSurfStomp Features the song "Sky Lanterns" by The Mystery Men

S2E17 - Matt Greenia hugs Daniel Gay

July 22, 2022 14:02 - 1 hour - 144 MB

Hello! Matt interviews Daniel about his life in music Features the songs "The Existentialist" and "A Prayer For All of Us"

S2E16 - Matt Greenia hugs Jon Harris

June 17, 2022 22:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MB

Hello! Matt interviews Jon in this episode, coming full circle. They go over early days playing music in the Church, to working as a sideman in reggae bands, forming his own band The Sin Hounds, and how that led to his long term collaboration with The Sun Dogs Features the track "Curly Hair"

S2E15 - Matt Greenia hugs Alex Pound

June 10, 2022 13:05 - 33 minutes - 77 MB

Hello! Matt talks to Alex about his musical background, and delves deep into the history of the band he plays bass with, The Mltys Features the songs "Mind Whispers" and "This Is The End"

S2E14 - Matt Greenia hugs Matt Williams

June 03, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 182 MB

Hello! Matt talks to Matt about his life in music, diving deep into some parts of his musical background and dancing around others, all while discussing the philosophies and modes of working that have kept him going Features the song "Bone Picker", the title track to a full length album by The Strange Truth of It All

GROUP HUGS SUPPLEMENTAL 1 - Matt Greenia hugs Of Persephone

May 28, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Hello! Today we're trying something a little different over here at Group Hugs, as we've interviewed an entire band at once, that band being Of Persephone Of Persephone is a four piece band based in Atlanta, GA that formed in 2021 from the solo work of Sarah Rae Tramell, who recently formed the indie label Lost Girl Records Of Persephone has gone on to make a splash for themselves, landing a ton of gigs and making new recordings In this interview we get a special look at what they're like...

S2E13 - Matt Greenia hugs Jeffrey Butzer

May 27, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 159 MB

Hello! Greenia talks to Jeffrey about his origins playing heavy metal with his Mom, his old band Midwives, the Bicycle Eaters era, Compartmentalizationalists, his collaboration with Emily Marie Malmer, PJ Harvey, and rockabilly music on this investigation into one of Atlanta's most ambitious local composers Jeffrey is wrote the play Artificial Island, now showing at Push Push theatre in College Park, GA Features the songs "Rebekka" and "Rebekka 2"

S2E12 - Matt Greenia hugs Nick Bach

May 20, 2022 22:57 - 1 hour - 174 MB

Hello! Matt talks to Nick about the Bach family business, music, and the way he forged a path for himself and his friends to collaborate, perform and record together Features the track "Better Acid Easy Rider"

S2E11 - Matt Greenia hugs Jon Allinson

April 22, 2022 17:06 - 59 minutes - 136 MB

Hello! Matt talks to Jon about his early days in Alabama, how Matt Lambert from All the Saints made him and his brother Bon move to Atlanta, and his experiences rocking people's faces off through projects like Abby Gogo and Van Vleck Features the song "Black Denim Bookends"

S2E10 - Matt Greenia hugs Ian Deaton

April 15, 2022 22:00 - 3 hours - 188 MB

Hello! Matt talks to Ian about his arc playing music in Atlanta and beyond both solo and in groups Features the songs "Heartbreak #2" and "The Printmaker"

S2E9 - Matt Greenia hugs Sky Hy

April 08, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MB

Hello, Matt talks to Sky Hy about his early days singing church music in Godsends, rapping under the name Noize before reimagining himself as Sky Hy, his other projects Doorways and The Church Electric, and his showcase series at MJQ Features the songs "Black Leather" and "Self Care"

S1E8 - Matt Greenia hugs Henry Jack

April 01, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 209 MB

Hello! Matt talks to Henry about his musical life, including playing with Group Hugs alumni Lightnin' Ray in Weary Heads, his Bowie in Sweats collab with other alums TT Mahony and Jed Drummond, and his experience playing in the band Entertainment Features the songs "The Greater Roadrunner" and "Song of Xeethra"

S2E7 - Matt Greenia hugs Streety Murphy

March 25, 2022 22:00 - 33 minutes - 76.3 MB

Hello! Matt talks to Streety Murphy about his production brand West End Icon, the recording project Shinchaku Saikou, Duran Duran, Nine Inch Nails, and the definition of street pop Features the songs "McFly" and "Look Over My Shoulder"

S1E6 - Matt Greenia hugs Ben Davis

March 18, 2022 22:00 - 54 minutes - 126 MB

Hello! Matt gets the dirt from Ben Davis, one of Atlanta's most professional musicians. His history spans from early efforts like Habeus Corpus to long term project The Purkinje Shift, his time in the funk group Noot d'Noot, and how all this led to his solo projects Setups and Prince Clifton Features the tracks "In Real" and "Xavier's Idea"

S2E6 - Matt Greenia hugs Ben Davis

March 18, 2022 22:00 - 54 minutes - 126 MB

Hello! Matt gets the dirt from Ben Davis, one of Atlanta's most professional musicians. His history spans from early efforts like Habeus Corpus to long term project The Purkinje Shift, his time in the funk group Noot d'Noot, and how all this led to his solo projects Setups and Prince Clifton Features the tracks "In Real" and "Xavier's Idea"

S2E5 - Matt Greenia hugs Tom Cheshire

March 11, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 156 MB

Hello! Matt talks to Tom about his life writing songs and working with musicians to put on shows. Tom details his time in the bands Rent Boys, All Night Drug Prowling Wolves, West End Motel, and of course his most recent project The Tom Cheshire Band Features the song "New Wave Kid"

S1E5 - Matt Greenia hugs Tom Cheshire

March 11, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 156 MB

Hello! Matt talks to Tom about his life writing songs and working with musicians to put on shows. Tom details his time in the bands Rent Boys, All Night Drug Prowling Wolves, West End Motel, and of course his most recent project The Tom Cheshire Band Features the song "New Wave Kid"

S2E4 - Matt Greenia hugs JB Williams

March 04, 2022 23:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MB

Hello! Matt talks to JB about playing music when he served in the U.S. Army, how that led to him being the drummer for Arrested Development, how the Multiple Dimensions Band was formed, and his experience recording the album "Drop It From The Top" Features the songs "Stink of Me" and "Dreams to Forget"

S2E3 - Matt Greenia hugs Kent Aberle

February 25, 2022 21:59 - 1 hour - 217 MB

Hello! Matt talks to Kent about his upbringing in Illinois and how that brought him to his career playing music in Atlanta Features the songs "Ways of the Weak" and "I Don't Scare Easy" Kent's got a show at Smith's with his band The Swear: https://www.facebook.com/events/300224278725869?ref=newsfeed

S2E2 - Matt Greenia hugs Eric Thrice

February 18, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 152 MB

Hello! Matt talks to Eric about his early experiences playing metal, hardcore, and punk music with projects like Zero Tolerance, Orange 9mm and H2O, and how that led him to his newest band, Drifter You can see Drifter live for free at Sabbath Brewing in Atlanta on Sunday, February 27th https://www.facebook.com/events/979686129638119/ Features the song "Colors"

S2E1 - Alex Teich hugs Shaheed Smith

February 11, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Hello! Alex gets Shaheed to open up about his journey on the first episode of Group Hugs' second season Features the songs "What I Say" and "Sand Castle"

S1E27 - Alex Teich hugs Nicholas Landt while he's hugging Rory Landt

May 07, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 209 MB

Hello! Alex does a double whammy and interviews the Landt twins Nicholas and Rory at the same time for the Group Hugs Podcast's season finale Features the tracks "Easy On Me" and "Living Dream"

EP29 - Alex Teich x Nicholas Landt x Rory Landt

May 07, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 208 MB

Alex does a double whammy and interviews the Landt twins Nicholas and Rory at the same time. They talk about their upbringing, how their life circumstances figure in to their work, and the many collaborations they have been a part of, either as leaders, hired guns, or producers. Features their tracks "Easy On Me" and "Living Dream"

EP28 - Alex Teich x Keron Robinson

April 30, 2021 22:00 - 41 minutes - 95.6 MB

Alex interviews Keron Robinson about his music and collaborations. Features the track "Projections", which evokes some seriously classic Athens, GA vibes

S1E26 - Alex Teich hugs Keron Robinson

April 30, 2021 22:00 - 42 minutes - 96.9 MB

Hello! Alex interviews Keron Robinson about his music and collaborations. Features the song "Projections"

S1E25 - Alex Tech hugs Sarah Rae Tramell

April 23, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes - 80 MB

Hello! Alex interviews Sarah Rae Tramell about her new music and plans for the future Features the tracks "Shockwave" and "Galaxy Flower"

EP27 - Alex Tech x Sarah Rae Tramell

April 23, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes - 78.9 MB

Alex interviews Sarah Rae Tramell about her background, new music, deal with Bentley Records, and plans for the future. Features the tracks "Shockwave" and "Galaxy Flower"

S1E24 - Alex Teich hugs Kaddy Kobain

April 16, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 121 MB

Hello! Alex interviews Kaddy Kobain, an artist that's just as obsessed with Nirvana as he is with making his own stamp on the world Features Kaddy's take on "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and his original song "No Fux"

EP26 - Alex Teich x Kaddy Kobain

April 16, 2021 22:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MB

Alex interviews Kaddy Kobain, BKA "The Black Kobain", an artist that's just as obsessed with Nirvana as he is with making his own stamp on the world through his grunge trap music. Features his take on "Smalls Like Teen Spirit" and the original tune "No Fux"

EP25 - Alex Teich x Sean Zearfoss

April 09, 2021 22:00 - 50 minutes - 114 MB

Sean interviews Sean Zearfoss, the drummer for Small Reactions, and they talk about The Grateful Dead, Phish, and hippie stuff. Features the Small Reactions tracks "Police State" and "New Age Soul"

EP25 - Alex Teach x Sean Zearfoss

April 09, 2021 22:00 - 50 minutes - 114 MB

Sean interviews Sean Zearfoss, the drummer for Small Reactions, and they talk about The Grateful Dead, Phish, and hippie stuff. Features the Small Reactions tracks "Police State" and "New Age Soul"

S1E23 - Alex Teich hugs Sean Zearfoss

April 09, 2021 22:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MB

Hello! Alex interviews Sean Zearfoss about The Grateful Dead, Phish, and hippie stuff Features the songs "Police State" and "New Age Soul"

EP24 - Alex Teich x Leland Woodward

April 02, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MB

Alex interviews Leland Woodward, the drummer for The Mltys and a prolific electronic musician. Features The Mltys songs "Lightning Strikes the Castle" and "Eternal Blue"

S1E22 - Alex Teich hugs Leland Woodward

April 02, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MB

Hello! Alex interviews Leland Woodward, a drummer and electronic musician Features the songs "Lightning Strikes the Castle" and "Eternal Blue"

S1E21 - Alex Teich hugs Arthur McDonald

March 12, 2021 23:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MB

Hello! Alex talks to Arthur McDonald, a talented musician, Capoeria practitioner, and fashion designer Features the songs "Stomping on Eggshells" and "Life Sex Death Drugs"

EP23 - Alex Teich x Arthur McDonald

March 12, 2021 23:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MB

Alex talks to Arthur McDonald, a talented musician, Capoeria practitioner, and fashion designer that recently contributed guitars to The Eggshell Stompers' full length "The World Is a Piece of Shit", out now on Dude Hugs They talk about strings on TV, John Williams scores, heavy metal, and Arthur previous work with Atlanta heavy rockers Quench Features the songs "Stomping on Eggshells" and "Life Sex Death Drugs"

EP22 - Alex Teich x Am Taylor

March 05, 2021 23:00 - 59 minutes - 135 MB

Alex talks to Am Taylor, the mercurial singer-songwriter that's been putting out original music for ages. They talk about what is and isn't rock n' roll, cheap guitars, and when it's best to take some time for yourself Features the Am Taylor tracks "Driving on the Edge of Night" and "Bright Yellow Sun"

S1E20 - Alex Teich hugs Am Taylor

March 05, 2021 23:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MB

Hello! Alex talks to Am Taylor about what is and isn't rock n' roll, cheap guitars, and when it's best to take some time for yourself Features the songs "Driving on the Edge of Night" and "Bright Yellow Sun"

S1E19 - Alex Teich hugs Seanny Georgie

February 26, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 170 MB

Hello! Alex gets the real story behind the projects No Eyes and So So Death by talking to the person behind it all Features the songs "love lost but not forgotten" and "u never saw me as a human anyway so please stop pretending you fuck wit me and my crew"

EP21 - Alex Teich x Seanny Georgie

February 26, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 169 MB

Alex gets the real story behind the projects No Eyes and So So Death by talking to the person behind it all, Seanny Georgie. They talk about Da Brat, Nirvana, and how the musical rivalry between Seanny and his brother Lamar pushed them both to devote their lives to music. This episode features No Eyes new track "u never saw me as a human anyway so please stop pretending you fuck wit me and my crew"

EP20 - Alex Teich x Shane Patrick

February 19, 2021 23:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MB

Alex talks to Shane Patrick about his earliest memories, drumsticks, cute girls, elitism, punk rock, and his revival of Überchriist, his black metal collaboration with Colin Mee, who was in Deerhunter, among other things Their new song "Abysmal Despair" is featured on this episode and the EP it belongs to, "Et Veniens", comes out today Chad had some stuff to say about it on his blog: https://radatl.com/2021/02/20/uberchriist-et-veniens/ [Editor's note: I met Shane back-in-the-day when he ...

S1E18 - Alex Teich hugs Shane Patrick

February 19, 2021 23:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MB

Hello! Alex talks to Shane Patrick about his earliest memories Features the song "Abysmal Despair"

S1E17 - Alex Teich hugs Kyle Gordon

February 12, 2021 20:52 - 1 hour - 227 MB

Hello! Alex talks to Kyle Gordon, the Atlanta musician behind the American rock and roll band Mammabear Features the song "Wish I"

EP19 - Alex Teich x Kyle Gordon

February 12, 2021 20:52 - 1 hour - 226 MB

Alex talks to Kyle Gordon, the Atlanta musician behind the American rock and roll band Mammabear. They talk about his early days with The Booze, Kill Gordon, Ski Club, Young Orchids, and his later work with Kenny Crucial, Lightnin' Ray & The Mystics and more

S1E16 - Alex Teich hugs Graham Dowdy

February 06, 2021 23:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

Hello! Alex interviews Graham about his life as a studio rat and frontman Features the tracks "Hold Up and "Where do We Go"

EP18 - Alex Teich x Graham Dowdy

February 06, 2021 23:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MB

Alex interviews Graham Dowdy, frontman and mastermind for Glass Palaces and lead guitarist on the Dude Hugs record "Blind Pigs" by Twelfth Street Riot. They discuss the Beatles, Muse, AC/DC, and Graham's producer-dad Mark Dowdy, who raised his kid to be some kind of studio rat Check out Graham's new track "Where do We Go", riding out the tail of this episode

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