Start The Beat Podcast
482 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsDocumenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. One artist at a time. Hosted by Brian Sikes Howe.
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My Favorite Liar (Episode 479)
April 17, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBWelcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat.
Brian Loughlin (Episode 478)
April 10, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBBrian Loughlin is a guitarist, producer, audio engineer, mixer, mastering engineer, and all-around swell guy. Join us for an insightful chat about the delicate balance of being both a fan and creator of all things "music." Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat.
Punchline (Episode 477)
March 20, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBMy friends Steve and Chris from the band Punchline join me for a fun chat about growing up, songwriting, touring, and everything else that goes into playing in a band for over 20 years. https://www.punchlion.com/ Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat.
Marius R Jones (Episode 476)
March 13, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBMarius R Jones of Go Gamer in Uniontown Mall and Electronic DeathCore band Definitive Strike joins me for a chat about alternative subculture, building a community, making music, and plenty more! Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat.
André Costello (Episode 475)
March 06, 2024 15:00 - 2 hours - 169 MBAndré Costello (Tomorrow Club, Forestry Division) is a Singer / Songwriter from Pittsburgh, PA. Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat.
Lady Beast (Episode 474)
February 28, 2024 19:49 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBLady Beast is based out of Pittsburgh, PA, and is everything Heavy Metal! https://ladybeast.bandcamp.com/ Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat.
For Those In Question (Episode 473)
February 21, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBFor Those In Question is an Alternative Hard Rock band from Pittsburgh, PA. https://linktr.ee/forthoseinquestion Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat.
Adam Bailey (Episode 472)
February 14, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBMy friend, Adam Bailey of the bands Aconitum and Narakah, joins me for a fun chat about the Pittsburgh music scene, growing up, getting old, being a freak, and everything in between. Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat.
Windchimes (Episode 471)
February 07, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBWestern PA PostDeath band Windchimes joins me for an awesome conversation about songwriting, teamwork, identity, and plenty more. https://linktr.ee/windchimesband Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat.
Pummeled (Episode 470)
January 31, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBPummeled is Grungy Power Pop from Pittsburgh, PA. https://pummeled.bandcamp.com/ Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat.
The Sneaky Heat Missiles (Episode 469)
January 24, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBThe Sneaky Heat Missiles are an unapologetic force challenging toxic societal norms with their ska-infused sound combining punk, rock, and metal influences. Their scathing lyrics can be heard fearlessly addressing religion, racism, capitalism, failed relationships, crooked preachers, toxic work culture, and more. https://linktr.ee/sneakymissiles Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. This episode is available on ...
Sunny Daze & the Weathermen (Episode 468)
January 17, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBSunny Daze & the Weathermen have been hard at work sculpting their unique "flower punk" style. Eclectic, energetic, and hard to pin down, Sunny Daze & the Weathermen are a unique force rising powerfully out of the Pittsburgh scene. https://linktr.ee/sunnydazepgh Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at http...
Razorblade (Episode 467)
January 10, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBRazorblade are Thrash Metal Punks. Fast, Dirty, and to the Point! https://razorbladepgh.bandcamp.com/ Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat.
Back Alley Sound (Episode 466)
December 13, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBWelcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. Back Alley Sound is an Alt hip-hop outfit from Pittsburgh, PA. https://linktr.ee/backalleysound December 15th ar Mr. Smalls Theatre! Winter Wonder Ball is here to highlight just a few of our beloved Pittsburgh Bands and Artists. Featuring Hemlock for Socrates , Dream The Heavy, Normal Creatures and Back Alley Sound. Vendors and artisanal craftspeople will be there to exhibit...
Dream The Heavy (Episode 465)
December 06, 2023 14:09 - 1 hour - 120 MBWelcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. Dream The Heavy is a Pittsburgh based band that blends aethereal rock and dense rhythms. https://dreamtheheavy.com/ December 15th ar Mr. Smalls Theatre! Winter Wonder Ball is here to highlight just a few of our beloved Pittsburgh Bands and Artists. Featuring Hemlock for Socrates , Dream The Heavy, Normal Creatures and Back Alley Sound. Vendors and artisanal craftspeople wi...
God Hates Unicorns (Episode 464)
November 22, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBWelcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. God Hates Unicorns is Cutting Edge *Multi Award Winning* Pittsburgh Dickrock. https://linktr.ee/GodHatesUnicorns This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat.
Feralcat (Episode 463)
November 15, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBWelcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. Roger Rafael Romero, aka Feralcat, is a musician, composer, and educator living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. https://f3ralcat.com/ This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat.
Horehound (Episode 462)
November 08, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBWelcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. Pittsburgh’s Horehound distills a potent blend of snarling riffs, morose melodies, and rhythmic intricacy that owes equally to doom metal convention and goth/dark ambient atmosphere. Over the course of several releases, the band has established themselves as mainstays in the post-metal universe with their sludge-filled riffage and diverse vocals. https://horehound.bandcamp.com/ ...
Jason Cantu (Episode 461)
November 01, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBWelcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. Today's guest is my long-time friend Jason Cantu. Jason has spent plenty of years playing in bands and working for different record labels. Join us for a fun chat about creativity, fatigue, marketing, growing up, and everything in between! This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/sta...
F*ck Yeah, Dinosaurs (Episode 460)
October 25, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBWelcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. Today's guests are my friends in F*ck Yeah, Dinosaurs. A rock and roll band that likes to sing about dinosaurs, beer, and more dinosaurs. Come hang out with us! www.dinopunks.com See F*ck Yeah, Dinosaurs perform live with Normal Creatures, Horehound, Greywaker, and Old Game on October 28th at Preserving. Tickets are on sale now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-normal-cr...
Old Game (Episode 459)
October 18, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBWelcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. Today's guests are my friends in Old Game. A Four-piece alternative band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Self-defined as "the musical equivalent of witches dancing and singing songs around a fire." Come hang out with us! www.oldgamemusic.com See Old Game perform live with Normal Creatures, F*ck Yeah Dinosaurs, Horehound, and Greywaker on October 28th at Preserving. Tickets on ...
Star Viper (Episode 458)
October 11, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBWelcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. Today's guests are my friends in Star Viper. Self-defined as "Black & Roll Synthwave Sleaze". Really great group of guys and musicians. Super fun conversation. Come hang out with us! https://starviper.bandcamp.com This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat.
Clara Kent (Episode 457)
October 04, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBWelcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. I am your host, Brian Sikes Howe, and today, my friend Clara Kent will be joining me on the show. Clara Kent is an Afro-Indigenous multidisciplinary artist, a community liaison from Homewood, PA, and the host of More Bounce on WYEP. In 2022, she launched her production company, Bounce House Studios & Productions LLC, a Black women-led organization whose purpose is to elevate the un...
Tiny Wars (Episode 456)
September 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBHello, people of the internet! I hope you are all doing well, and thank you for coming to hang out with me today! For those of you who are new here, welcome to Start The Beat. A podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. I am your host, Brian Sikes Howe, and today, my friends Sue and Abby from the band Tiny Wars will be joining me on the show. For those of you who were here last week and listened to my episode with the boys in Constant Hell, thanks...
Constant Hell (Episode 455)
September 20, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBHello, people of the internet! I hope you are all doing well, and thank you for coming to hang out with me today! For those of you who are new here, welcome to Start The Beat. A podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. I am your host, Brian Sikes Howe, and today, joining me for the third time on this show are my friends in the band Constant Hell. For those of you who were here last week and listened to my episode with Clinton Clegg of The Commonh...
Clinton Clegg of The Commonheart (Episode 454)
September 13, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBHello, people of the internet! I hope you are all doing well, and thank you for coming to hang out with me today! For those of you who are new here, welcome to Start The Beat. A podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. I am your host, Brian Sikes Howe, and today we will be talking with my friend Clinton Clegg of The Commonheart. I’m stoked to share today's conversation with all of you. Clinton is such a cool dude, and talks like this remind me wh...
Hemlock For Socrates (Episode 453)
September 06, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBHello again, people of the internet! It's been a while since my last episode, and it feels great to be back at it. I hope you are all doing well today, and thank you for coming back to hang out with me again! For those of you who are new here, welcome to Start The Beat. A podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. I am your host, Brian Sikes Howe, and today we will be talking with my friends and musical duo Hemlock For Socrates. Hemlock for Socrate...
A Conversation w/ John Roman of Microwaves | Episode 452
November 28, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBSit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat!
A Conversation w/ Lys Scott | Episode 451
November 03, 2022 15:00 - 50 minutes - 70.6 MBLys Scott joins me in the studio for a super awesome talk about music production, growing up, songwriting, and plenty more! Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.
A Conversation w/ Eamonn of Trainwrecked | Episode 450
October 27, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBMy friend Eamonn of the band Trainwrecked joins me for a rad conversation about everything heavy metal. Being a fan, playing in bands, and everything in between. Enjoy! The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.
A Conversation w/ Brian Cottington | Episode 449
October 20, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 149 MBIndependent filmmaker and fellow podcast host Brian Cottington of The Cinema Psychos Show joins me AGAIN on the show for another super fun talk about everything pop-culture. Past, present and future. Enjoy! The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.
The Art Behind The Game w/ Paul E. Niemeyer | Episode 448
October 13, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBPaul E. Niemeyer is an artist with over 30 years of commercial illustration and design experience responsible for designing some of the most iconic arcade cabinets of all time including the legendary Mortal Kombat. We discuss his experiences as a professional artist both inside and outside of the video game industry and plenty more. Recorded LIVE at the Pittsburgh Gaming Expo on Saturday October 1st 2022. Enjoy! The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple a...
Beers, Beers, & More Beers w/ Nullum | Episode 447
October 06, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBMy friends in Nullum join me for a rad conversation about the stereotypes of heavy metal, hanging out with your friends, getting old, and plenty more. Enjoy! The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.
Mike & Steph of Northern Gloom & Babel Map | Episode 446
September 28, 2022 15:00My friends Mike & Steph of the bands Northern Gloom & Babel Map join me for a fun conversation about collaboration, networking, songwriting, and plenty more. Enjoy! The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.
A Conversation w/ Dematus | Episode 445
September 21, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBMy friends in the band Dematus join me for a fun conversation about long term friendship and successful teamwork in the world of songwriting and performing. Enjoy! The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.
A Conversation w/ Brandon Martin | Episode 444
September 14, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBMy friend Brandon Martin joins me for a fun conversation about live music production, sound engineering, fancy beers and plenty more. Enjoy! The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.
Grumpy Old Men w/ Nate Hall | Episode 443
September 07, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBAs I continue to get older and grumpier, my friend Nate Hall joins me for a reasonably "unfiltered" conversation about the good & bad of the underground music "scene". Enjoy! The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.
A Conversation w/ Reliable Child | Episode 442
August 31, 2022 17:15 - 1 hour - 125 MBMy friend Mike Berginc aka Reliable Child joins me for a conversation about songwriting, living in the city, making time for your passions, and plenty more. Enjoy! The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.
The Endless Headbang w/ Negative Thirteen | Episode 441
August 25, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBMy friends Ed & Scott of the band Negative Thirteen join me for a fun conversation about their history in the PGH music scene, growing up as metalheads and reforming a band after decades of silence. Enjoy! The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.
Too Dumb To Quit with Joe Hale | Episode 440
August 18, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBMy friend Joe Hale of the band Thirty Years Later joins me for a fun conversation about playing music in the Pittsburgh scene for over 40 years and still finding the creative energy to continue his journey as an artist. Enjoy! The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.
25 Hours A Day with NASH.V.ILL | Episode 439
August 11, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBMy friends Byron Nash & Jacquea Mae of the band NASH.V.ILL join me for a fun conversation about collaboration, networking, and performing as working musicians plus plenty more. Enjoy! The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.
Beepin’ & Bloopin’ with The Bleepy Things | Episode 438
August 04, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBMy friends Sean and Mike of The Bleepy Things join me for a fun conversation about friendship, songwriting, marketing your music, and plenty more. Enjoy! Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebleepythings/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/officialbleepy Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2p98c49j The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.
Monkey Business with Prime 8 | Episode 437
July 28, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBMy friends Sean and Alex of band Prime 8 join me for a lubricated conversation about underground music scenes, band dynamics, finding your sound and plenty more. Enjoy! Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/Prime8Music The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.
Nobody Asked For This with Katy Scary | Episode 436
July 21, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBMy friend and fellow musician Katy Scary joins me for an introspective chat about the nitty gritty of “content” creation. We dig into how the past few years have changed our outlooks on “art” and how we still handle our daily Inspiration, daily burnout, and everything in between. Enjoy! Learn more: twitter.com/katyvscary patreon.com/katyscary youtube.com/klaymore youtube.com/katyscary youtube.com/factoryflora The audio only version of this episode is available on Spot...
Paranormal Activity with Bump In The Night Society | Episode 435
July 14, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBMy friend Sean of the paranormal investigation group, Bump in the Night Society, joins me for a conversation about the wild world of ghost hunting. We exchange some of our personal experiences with the "unknown" and at the end of it all, possibly wind up with my questions than answers. Enjoy! Learn more: https://linktr.ee/Bumpinthenightsociety The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is availa...
Critical Hits with Pittsburgh Retro Gaming | Episode 434
July 11, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBMy friends from Pittsburgh Retro Gaming join me for a chat about community, teamwork and their upcoming Pittsburgh Gaming Expo. We also have a few beers and talk about a lot of unapologetic nerd stuff. Enjoy! Learn More about PRG & PGX: https://www.pghretrogaming.com/ The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.
Never Change, Dominique Darko | Episode 433
July 06, 2022 23:30 - 1 hour - 61 MBMy friend and visual artist extraordinaire, Dominique Darko, joins me for an insightful conversation about the uncontrollable urge to create and turning your passions into a career. We also discuss our mutual love for all things pop-culture and the influence it has had in our lives both personally and professionally over the years. Enjoy! Check out Dominique’s work: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquedarko/ The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty ...
Level 6 Spicy with Jackie Popovec (The Vindys) | Episode 432
July 03, 2022 23:30 - 1 hour - 89 MBMy friend Jackie Popovec of Ohio based Alt-Rock band The Vindys joins me for a great conversation about generating consistent opportunities in the entertainment industry through creative and genuine networking. We also discuss the uncontrollable passion to perform, the unstoppable power of Thai food, and plenty more. Enjoy! Check out Jackie's band The Vindys: https://www.thevindys.com/ The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhe...
Heavy Metal and Too Much Beer with Jesse Novak | Episode 431
June 27, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBMy friend Jesse Novak joins me this week for an awesome conversation about heavy metal, beer, exercise, beer, community, beer, and plenty more. Enjoy!
Leo Rogers | Episode 430
May 08, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBThis week, my friend Leo Rogers joins me for a great conversation about purpose, inspiration, influence, and everything else that goes into a musicians journey. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! Learn more about Leo here: https://pghdrummer.com/ You can listen to more of my podcasts here: https://www.briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat