Independent Minded
262 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIndependent Minded is a podcast where DIY music professionals, indie artists, and pop culture icons tell their origin stories, talk about inspirations, commitment to craft, and struggles and triumphs in the entertainment biz. Hosted and produced by Ron Scalzo, an indie musician with an independent record label of his own, Bald Freak Music.
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Castle Black
April 08, 2024 13:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB#137. Ron talks with Brooklyn duo Castle Black about touring with dogs, tap dancing, teaching calculus and releasing their first full-length album. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Alice Merton
February 27, 2024 15:30 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB#136. Ron talks with Alice Merton about the success of 'No Roots', starting a record label, being a good person, betting on herself, and loving The Alan Parsons Project. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rob Drabkin
December 18, 2023 21:30 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB#135. Ron talks with Denver musician Rob Drabkin about picking guitar over science, channeling Bob Ross, selling biscuits, singing the national anthem, and making Spring In December. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jesse Daniel Edwards
October 10, 2023 13:30 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB#134. Ron talks with Nashville musician Jesse Daniel Edwards about celebrating piano rock, being a pirate, the benefits of busking, and the bold transformation that led to Violensia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Phil Hurley
September 08, 2023 14:30 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB#133. Ron talks with guitarist Phil Hurley about Gigolo Aunts, Tracy Bonham, The South Austin Moonlighters, and how the Musician Treatment Foundation fixed his hand and saved his livelihood. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hate Dept.
July 13, 2023 16:30 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB#132. Ron talks with Seibold about anger and anarchy, college radio, buying and living in a school, and the rise and the return of Hate Dept. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Spotlights returns!
June 29, 2023 16:30 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB#131. Ron talks with Spotlights about loving each other, winning over fans, working with Ipecac Recordings, moving to Pittsburgh, and making Alchemy For The Dead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Love In Reverse
June 12, 2023 15:30 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB#130. Ron talks with singer/songwriter Michael Ferentino about music therapy, getting signed to a major label, loving Prince, shaving his head, and the resurrection of Love In Reverse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kit-Cat Klock
May 29, 2023 13:30 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB#129. Ron talks with California Clock Company president Woody Young and some Kit-Cat superfans about the iconic timekeeper that’s put a smile on everyone’s face since 1932. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dillon Warnek
April 04, 2023 16:30 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB#128. Ron talks with Nashville singer/songwriter Dillon Warnek about borrowing Margo Price's band, warming up to Bob Dylan, admiring Norm Macdonald, and chasing songs that sizzle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
King's X
March 14, 2023 20:30 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB#127. Ron talks with dUg Pinnick of legendary rock trio King's X about empathy, self-worth, looking for love, getting high, rejecting Christianity, and the fine art of friendship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
X-RL7
February 28, 2023 17:30 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB#126. Ron talks with UK musician and animator Mike Evans about devouring Korn, soothing side projects, failed record deals, and turning me into a cartoon for his cyberpunk animated pixel art series X-RL7. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SOUL GLO
February 14, 2023 17:30 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB#125. Ron talks with Philadelphia hardcore band SOUL GLO about their punk rock roots, being subversive, loving Prince, smoking weed, and keeping their fans well-nourished. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IM125: Soul Glo
February 14, 2023 17:30 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBRon talks with Pierce, GG, and TJ of Philadelphia hardcore band Soul Glo about their punk rock roots, being subversive, loving Prince, smoking weed, and keeping their fans well-nourished. / More about Soul Glo at soulglophl.bandcamp.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IM124: Safari Room
January 26, 2023 15:30 - 30 minutes - 28 MBRon talks with Alec Koukol of indie rock band Safari Room about the drive to succeed, panic attacks, church choirs, being a reliable sideman, and how he went from Rascal Flatts to Rage Against The Machine. / More about Safari Room at safariroomband.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Safari Room
January 26, 2023 15:30 - 30 minutes - 28 MB#124. Ron talks with Alec Koukol of indie rock band Safari Room about the drive to succeed, panic attacks, church choirs, and how he went from Rascal Flatts to Rage Against The Machine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IM123: The Love-In
August 31, 2022 18:30 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBRon talks with Nashville-based indie band The Love-In about being roommates, mourning the death of a bandmate, opening for Bleachers, and having sex with the sun. / Music by The Love-In "Never Be Happy", "Spotlight Starlet", "Want You For Your Body", "Elio" / More about The Love-In at thelovein.band See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Love-In
August 31, 2022 18:30 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB#123. Ron talks with Nashville-based indie band The Love-In about being roommates, mourning the death of a bandmate, opening for Bleachers, and having sex with the sun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nothing More
July 14, 2022 16:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB#122. Ron talks with Jonny Hawkins of Texas hard rock band Nothing More about conquering fear with help from his mother, meeting Pantera, responding to record label rejection, and launching into the air. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IM122: Nothing More
July 14, 2022 16:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBRon talks with Nothing More singer Jonny Hawkins about conquering fear with help from his mother, meeting Pantera, responding to record label rejection, and launching into the air. / Music by Nothing More "Turn It Up Like (Stand In The Fire)", "This Is The Time (Ballast)", "Tired Of Winning", "Spirits" / More about Nothing More at nothingmore.net See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IM121: Alicia Blue + The Districts
June 06, 2022 18:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBRon talks with Nashville singer/songwriter Alicia Blue about leaving L.A., destiny, poetry, and seizing the day. Plus, Rob Grote of The Districts talks about romantic self-delusion, rolling with the punches, and doing acid with a 74 year-old Vietnam vet. / Music by Alicia Blue "Dog Days In L.A.", "Magma", "Saline Waters" / Music by The Districts "Outlaw Love", "I Want To Feel It All", "No Blood", "On Our Parting, My Beloved" / More about Alicia Blue at aliciablue.com / More abo...
Alicia Blue + The Districts
June 06, 2022 18:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB#121. Ron talks with Nashville singer/songwriter Alicia Blue about leaving L.A., destiny, poetry, and seizing the day. Rob Grote of The Districts returns to the podcast to talk about romantic self-delusion, rolling with the punches, and doing acid with a 74 year-old Vietnam vet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stabbing Westward + Kitten Robot Records
April 21, 2022 16:30 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB#120. Ron talks with Stabbing Westward keyboardist Walter Flakus about the Chicago industrial band's commercial success, his other career in radio, and reuniting to make SW's first album in two decades. Ron visits Los Angeles record label Kitten Robot Records and talks with musicians Paul Roessler and Josie Cotton about resilience and running a studio and a label together. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...
IM120: Stabbing Westward + Kitten Robot Records
April 21, 2022 16:30 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBRon talks with Stabbing Westward keyboardist Walter Flakus about the Chicago industrial band's commercial success, his 'other' career in radio, and reuniting to make SW's first album in two decades. Also -- Ron visits Los Angeles record label Kitten Robot Records and talks with musicians Paul Roessler and Josie Cotton about resilience and running a studio and a label together. / Songs featured on the podcast include Josie Cotton "Pussycat Babylon", Paul Roessler "Maker", and Stabb...
Jess Furman returns!
March 22, 2022 15:30 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB#119. Ron talks with Los Angeles producer, songwriter and composer Jess Furman about the social impact of her music, writing songs for My Little Pony, how an encounter with Bette Midler got her back on her career path, and reuniting on the beach ten years later. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IM119: Jess Furman
March 22, 2022 15:30 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBRon talks with Los Angeles producer, songwriter and composer Jess Furman about the social impact of her music, writing songs for My Little Pony, how an encounter with Bette Midler got her back on her career path, and reuniting on the beach ten years later. / Songs by Jess Furman featured on the podcast include 'Pink Lemonade' and 'Pony Life'. / Find out more about Jess Furman at jessfurman.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...
IM118: Caroline Kingsbury
February 28, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBRon talks with Los Angeles indie pop artist Caroline Kingsbury about coming out as queer, breakup songs, synthesizers, dealing with grief, The Killers, and Katz’s Delicatessen. / Songs by Caroline Kingsbury featured on the podcast include 'Kissing Someone Else' and 'Strawberry Sheets'. / Find out more about Caroline Kingsbury at carolinekingsbury.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...
Caroline Kingsbury
February 28, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB#118. Ron talks with Los Angeles indie pop artist Caroline Kingsbury about coming out as queer, breakup songs, synthesizers, dealing with grief, The Killers, and Katz’s Delicatessen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Illiterate Light
January 27, 2022 21:30 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB#117. Ron talks with indie rock duo Illiterate Light about their unique live setup, playful music videos, Jake’s interesting fashion choices, and stretching musical boundaries. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IM117: Illiterate Light
January 27, 2022 21:30 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBRon interviews Jeff Gorman and Jake Cochran of indie rock duo Illiterate Light about their unique live setup, playful music videos, Jake’s interesting fashion choices, and stretching musical boundaries. / Songs by Illiterate Light featured on the podcast include 'Better Than I Used To' and 'Caroline Lorelei'. / Find out more about Illiterate Light at illiteratelight.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...
Hope Blanchard
December 30, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB#116. Ron talks with indie pop country artist Hope Blanchard and her producer/husband Mitch about their love story, balancing marriage and Hope’s music career, and living in a van together. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IM116: Hope Blanchard
December 30, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBRon interviews indie pop country artist Hope Blanchard and her producer/husband Mitch about their love story, balancing their marriage and Hope’s music career, and living in a van together. / Songs by Hope Blanchard featured on the podcast include 'Young and on Fire' and 'Daddy's Issues'. / Find out more about Hope Blanchard at hopeblanchard.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Middle Kids
November 18, 2021 22:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB#115. Ron talks with Hannah Joy of Sydney, Australia indie rock band Middle Kids about motherhood, classical piano, marrying a bandmate, and Waffle House. Ron welcomes a new sponsor and sells out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IM115: Middle Kids
November 18, 2021 22:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBRon interviews Hannah Joy of Sydney, Australia indie rock band Middle Kids about motherhood, classical piano, marrying a bandmate, and Waffle House. / Also -- Ron welcomes a new sponsor and sells out. / Songs by Middle Kids featured on the podcast include 'Questions' and 'Stacking Chairs'. / Find out more about Middle Kids at middlekidsmusic.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IM114: Liily
October 25, 2021 21:20 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBRon interviews Dylan Nash of Los Angeles alternative rock band Liily about mental health, missing teeth, signing a record deal, and the career arc of Sylvester Stallone. / Also -- after 18 months apart -- Ron and the podcast get back together. / Songs by Liily featured on the podcast include 'Early Bopper' and 'Anvil'. / Find out more about Liily at liilytheband.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...
Liily
October 25, 2021 21:20 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB#114. Ron talks with Dylan Nash of Los Angeles alternative rock band Liily about mental health, missing teeth, signing a record deal, and the career arc of Sylvester Stallone. After 18 months apart, Ron and the podcast get back together. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IM113: Takoma Radio
April 08, 2020 15:44 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBRon interviews Marika Partridge, Steve Hoffman, and The Night Nurse about their contributions to a community radio station, WOWD Takoma Radio in Takoma Park, Maryland. / Also, did Ron have the coronavirus? / Songs featured on the podcast include Bill Withers 'Who Is He (And What Is He To You)?' and John Prine 'When I Get To Heaven'. / Find out more about Takoma Radio at takomaradio.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...
Takoma Radio
April 08, 2020 15:44 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB#113. Ron talks with Marika Partridge, Steve Hoffman, and The Night Nurse about their contributions to a community radio station, WOWD Takoma Radio in Takoma Park, Maryland. Ron gets the coronavirus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IM112: G. Love
February 07, 2020 14:11 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBRon interviews Philadelphia indie music icon G. Love about The Juice, power naps, politics, Brooklyn accents, beards, Brushfire Records, being hazed by Keb' Mo'. / Ron also rants about The Grammys. / Songs by G. Love and Special Sauce featured on the podcast include 'Soul-B-Que' and 'Fix Your Face'. / Find out more about G. Love at philadelphonic.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...
G. Love
February 07, 2020 14:11 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB#112. Ron talks with Philadelphia indie music icon G. Love about The Juice, power naps, politics, Brooklyn accents, beards, Brushfire Records, and being hazed by Keb' Mo'. Ron rants about The Grammys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mock Identity
January 22, 2020 12:11 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB#111. Ron talks with Josh Hoffman of Washington DC indie rock band Mock Identity about Rhizome DC, Iowa punk rock, being a musical ambassador, and playing the euphonium. Ron rants about 'Best Of' Lists, Taron Egerton, and Whitney Houston in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IM111: Mock Identity
January 22, 2020 12:11 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBRon interviews Josh Hoffman, bass player in Washington DC indie rock band Mock Identity, about Rhizome DC, Iowa punk rock, being a musical ambassador, playing the euphonium. / Ron also rants about 'Best Of' Lists, Taron Egerton, and Whitney Houston in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. / Songs by Mock Identity featured on the podcast include 'Where You Live' and 'Scam Likely'. / Find out more about Mock Identity at mockidentity.bandcamp.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...
IM110: The Bouncing Souls
January 01, 2020 21:47 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBRon interviews Greg Attonito from New Jersey punk rock band The Bouncing Souls about fatherhood, going vegetarian, the 1980s, Bruce Springsteen, and 30 years of The Bouncing Souls. / Songs by The Bouncing Souls featured on the podcast include 'Lamar Vannoy' and 'Crucial Moments'. / Find out more about The Bouncing Souls at bouncingsouls.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Bouncing Souls
January 01, 2020 21:47 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB#110. Ron talks with Greg Attonito of New Jersey punk rock band The Bouncing Souls about fatherhood, going vegetarian, the 1980s, Bruce Springsteen, and 30 years of bouncing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Eric Byrd
December 17, 2019 21:11 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB#109. Ron talks with Washington DC pianist/vocalist Eric Byrd about performing A Charlie Brown Christmas, leading a jazz trio, Rage Against The Machine, and why I'm better at piano than I think I am. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IM109: Eric Byrd
December 17, 2019 21:11 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBRon talks with Washington DC pianist/vocalist Eric Byrd about performing 'A Charlie Brown Christmas', leading a jazz trio, Rage Against The Machine, and why I'm better at piano than I think I am. / Songs by Eric Byrd Trio featured on the podcast include 'Christmas Is Coming/Peppermint Patty' and 'Christmas Time Is Here'. / Find out more about Eric Byrd at ericbyrdtrio.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...
Ra Ra Riot
November 27, 2019 13:11 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB#108. Ron talks with Mat Santos of New York indie rock band Ra Ra Riot about poor tour packing, bonding over U2, making Superbloom, and his bass guitar heroes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IM108: Ra Ra Riot
November 27, 2019 13:11 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBRon talks with Mat Santos from New York indie rock band Ra Ra Riot about poor tour packing, bonding over U2, making 'Superbloom,' and his bass guitar heroes. / Songs by Ra Ra Riot featured on the podcast include 'Flowers' and 'Belladonna'. / Find out more about Ra Ra Riot at rarariot.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IM107: The Trashcan Sinatras
November 15, 2019 12:11 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBRon talks with Paul and John from Scotland indie rock band The Trashcan Sinatras about revisiting old songs, shredding, working within limitations, overlooking Radiohead. / Songs from The Trashcan Sinatras featured on the podcast include 'How Can I Apply...?' and 'Weightlifting'. / Find out more about The Trashcan Sinatras at trashcansinatras.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Trashcan Sinatras
November 15, 2019 12:11 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB#107. Ron talks with Scotland indie rock band The Trashcan Sinatras about revisiting old songs, shredding, working within limitations, and overlooking Radiohead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.