Episode 191: EXPANDING your songwriting journey (TRY THIS)

Chatting with Brad of the Toronto based Alternative Funk group Cold Weather Captains. We debate winter stuff, transitioning from a 3 piece to 5 piece band, writing their S/T record, the challenges songwriters face, and what the vision is for the future. Follow CWC on INSTAGRAM, buy their music on BANDCAMP, and check out their WEBSITE. 
2024 RADIO SHOW WILL BE LIVE ON YT NEW YEARS EVE!!
Playlist:
1. Kings and Queens - Cold Weather Captains
2. Royal Purple - Cold Weather Captains
3. Venom - Cold Weather Captains

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Episode 190: The secret to starting a band...DO THIS!

Chatting with Luis, who fronts The Currents...a rad new alternative indie group outta Toledo, Ohio. We get into the best & worst things about Ohio, how the band came together, what they learned from their debut EP, what the vibe is for the new album they're writing, and what the real goal is for their upcoming debut album release. Follow The Currents on INSTAGRAM, buy their tunes on BANDCAMP,  and see all their OTHER LINKS.
Playlist:
1. Turning Red - The Currents
2. End of the World - The Currents
3. Currents (Where Did You Go?) - The Currents

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Episode 189: Make peace with the music industry by doing THIS

Talking with Izzy who fronts the band Poppy Roscoe, ANOTHER artist from the Los Angeles area! We get into the kind of animal he would be, why they have so many East coast listeners, their concept album/movie, evolving their live sound, and what the perspective is on being in a band today. Check out Poppy Roscoe's WEBSITE, follow them on INSTAGRAM, check out their movie on YOUTUBE, and tune into them on SPOTIFY.
Playlist:
1. Freaky People - Poppy Roscoe
2. Vacation Forever - Poppy Roscoe
3. Plastic Sun - Poppy Roscoe

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Episode 188: Discover the Secret of Jorge's EPIC New Sound

Sitting down with Jorge--the head of the L.A. based alternative group The Dancing Skeletons. We talk about his wide range of sound, the band's awesome aesthetic, the unconventional songwriting process, where we would relocate to, and what makes an album successful. We also get the EXCLUSIVE details on the next album's release date AND the album's title! 👀 
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Playlist: 
1. Me Dejaste Solo - The Dancing Skeletons
2. Leo The Late Bloomer - The Dancing Skeletons
3. Bread & Circus - The Dancing Skeletons

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Episode 187: How to be a Band in 2024 (a NEW approach)

Joey & Colin check in from the Philly Alternative rock band Stealing Society. We chat about the duality of playing as a cover band, getting their music heard, the SEPA music scene, their dream gig, and if they'd rather fight a bear or outrun a hippo... 
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Playlist: 
1. Evanescent Love - Stealing Society
2. Facade of Calm - Stealing Society
3. Mia Bella - Stealing Society

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Episode 186: Embracing Grief & Healing with musical connection

Chatting with Mary who fronts the psychedelicate folk group YAWNi based outta Asheville, NC. We get into the impact of the most recent superstorm, the new touring setup/live meditation, healing, and the great power of busking. This is truly a humbling and vulnerable conversation that should leave us feeling grateful for where we are right now. Listen to YAWNi on BANDCAMP and follow them on INSTAGRAM.
Playlist:
1. is this heaven? - YAWNi
2. Bed Death - YAWNi
3. there is something missing. - YAWNi
4. Love's the only thing. - YAWNi

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Episode 185: The EASIEST way to get signed to a label...

Setting the stage with TIM! Founder of Phameless Records and frontman for Seeing Snakes. We go over the Philly music scene, why he started a label, why October is the best month of the year, how he signs bands, and that WE'RE PLAYING AT PHILAMOCA TOGETHER SUNDAY AT 1PM!!!
Check out PHAMELESS LINKS to see their merch, music, and records.
Playlist:
1. Drinking Alone - Seeing Snakes
2. R.A.I.D. - Chemical-X
3. Gock Mouthfeel - 13 Cavities

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Episode 184: This made a HUGE difference in our sound...

Chatting with Southern Cali Alt-rockers The Oddity about their local scene, balancing a cover band, the growth in their sound, their latest "concept" album, and their vision for their band. Follow The Oddity on INSTAGRAM, get their new music on BANDCAMP, and check out their LINKTREE for all upcoming shows/links to other stuff.
Playlist:
1. Angela (Angela's Version) - The Oddity
2. High & Mighty - The Oddity
3. Do You Think Of Me? - The Oddity
4. Done Me Wrong - The Oddity

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Episode 183: Stop getting your music mastered and just do THIS...

Talking with JAE STAR...a fellow Pennsylvania native who breaks down the art of DIY, why mastering is unnecessary, our Sheetz orders, sound evolution, and the biggest lesson learned from their latest release. Check out Jae star's new EP on BANDCAMP and follow them through their WEBSITE.
Playlist:
1. Primadonna - Jae star
2. Sweet T - Jae star
3. Leave your ticket - Jae star

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Episode 182: It's ALL about the PERSPECTIVE...

The reigning champ of the Brooklyn scene...Mike from Nihiloceros returns to the show to talk about his latest record, songwriting, cryptic lyrics, what keeps him in New York, and his favorite summer jobs. This record is for the BASSISTS!!! Follow Nihiloceros on INSTAGRAM, buy their tunes on BANDCAMP, and also check out this review I wrote for their single on PUNKNEWS. 
***See Warpark and Nihiloceros share the stage in Brooklyn on 8/29 @PURGATORY***
Playlist:
1. Purgatory (Summer Jam) - Nihiloceros
2. Martian Wisconsin - Nihiloceros
3. Killing Ghost - Nihiloceros

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Episode 181: You could play piano before you could speak??

Chatting with Azadi Amaan, a pianist from Olympia, WA that has a remarkable story to tell. We talk about being weird, healing, how to let go, what piano shows are like, and we listen to the BRAND NEW TUNE OUT TODAY!! Listen to Azadi Amaan on BANDCAMP, follow them on INSTAGRAM, and check out their cool WEBSITE.
Playlist:
1. I. Letting Go - Azadi Amaan
2. Rhapsody's Rain (Sade's Song) - Azadi Amaan
3. Playing By Candlelight - Azadi Amaan

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Episode 180: How to find beauty in the darkness

Chatting with Charles, the head of a Michigan avant-goth alternative band called thePicassos. We talk about the Detroit music scene, the anniversary of their latest record, the biggest challenge to overcome, collaborating, and what he loves about making music. Follow thePicassos on INSTAGRAM, get their tunes on BANDCAMP, check out their awesome WEBSITE...and be sure to keep an eye out for a new video on 5/20!!
Playlist:
1. Leather Wings (the blood is the life) feat. Gerard D’lor - thePicassos
2. Dolarhyde (do you see?) feat. Gerard D’Lor - thePicassos
3. Weird Sisters (feat. Sarah Rose) - thePicassos
4. Serious Business - thePicassos

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Episode 179: How to be REBORN as an artist...

*****IT'S BANDCAMP FRIDAY*****
Chatting about my recent trip to Austin, integrating a new identity of confidence, and how inspiring the college encampments are. Check out my Punknews Reviews here: https://www.punknews.org/users/knuckleheadpunx#myreviews
Playlist:
1. In My Way - slugwater
2. Skipper - Nihiloceros
3. Leave it Alone - Strange Company
4. Waste Kace - Cop/Out

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Episode 178: What to do when you're SAD and HORNY...

Back with a fellow Philly artist--Alex from the group Granddogs breaks down this relatively new outfit that has yet to claim a genre. We go over some unpopular opinions, the Philly scene, their songwriting process, and what to expect from their NEW ALBUM which comes out this summer. We also get an exclusive peak at a NEW SINGLE to be released in a couple days!! Follow Granddogs on INSTAGRAM and get their tunes on BANDCAMP.
Playlist:
1. Alicia - Granddogs
2. Chorus Girl (Live) - Granddogs
3. When You Call - Granddogs

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Episode 177: Wait...THAT'S how you write songs??!

Talking with Chris of Wednesday Demonstration, a punk group from Ohio, about his first concert, unplugging from the indoctrination, the climate of Ohio, train derailments (REMEMBER THAT???), and the awesome process of songwriting. Follow WD on INSTAGRAM, get their latest album on BANDCAMP, and check out their direct-to-vinyl PREORDER that will be tracked on 6/14!!
Playlist:
1. Questions About Mass Incarceration - Wednesday Demonstration
2. For Trans Kids in Texas - Wednesday Demonstration
3. Executioners - Wednesday Demonstration


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Episode 176: 2024 BHM RADIO SHOW LIVE!!!

*****BANDCAMP FRIDAY IS THIS FRIDAY 3/1*****
Awesome group of tunes here featuring all black/POC artists--and a bunch of BRAND NEW artists too! Ranging from different styles of hip hop to punk to indie to alternative, these tunes really had me grooving...most of them can be found in my BANDCAMP COLLECTION, but some can't so click the songs below. Support the local artists plz <3
Playlist:
1. Oxytocin Mapquest - Savan DePaul
2. KISS THE SERPENT - SOJI
3. Sassafras - Monzy the Terrible and Dylan Land
4. Innerupt (ft. Lil Medium) - Richard
5. Take Some Time - DJ Eggshells
6. Depression - QuiteFrankleeTheGoat
7. The First Axe Is For Me - Glass Prince
8. When I'm Gone - Sug Daniels
9. Demons - Rachel AO
10. Gender Neutral Happy Meal (ft. Belmont & safehold) - Aim High


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Episode 175: Climbing telephone poles...but scared of heights

Talking with gHouston, a hip hop artist based in the Los Angeles area about confronting fears, watching men fall off telephone poles, vulnerability in hip hop, detachment, writing hip hop without writing, and we briefly pit Usher against Alicia Keys. Follow gHouston on INSTAGRAM and stream their tunes on SPOTIFY ---- TURN OFF IS OUT 2/23!!!!!
Playlist:
1. Chimney - gHouston
2. 2 Gifted - gHouston
3. Turn Off - gHouston


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Episode 174: So You Just Picked Up And Moved to Seattle?!

Talking to the one and only Richard Haus about his move from St. Louis, favorite shows on tour, coming up with lyrics, his hype to play in Idaho, adapting to Seattle, and even going over some activities to do in the woods. Check out Richard's WEBSITE to buy his tunes and see his tour. Also, follow Richard on INSTAGRAM.
Playlist:
1. No Type (Flow) - Richard & Ryan Ethos
2. Shopping Cart - Richard
3. Reflect - Richard

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Episode 173: What Does Iowa FEEL Like?? (with Sweet Anne Marie)

Chatting with Sweet Anne Marie based out of Wilkes-Barre, PA about her journey as a singer-songwriter, one thing ALL singer-songwriters should know, the Pennsylvania music scene, DIY touring, and her favorite song that she has written. Follow Anne Marie on INSTAGRAM and buy her tunes on BANDCAMP.
Playlist:
1. I'll Be Fine - Sweet Anne Marie
2. Retrograde - Sweet Anne Marie
3. Parking Lots, Bars, and Falling Stars - Sweet Anne Marie
4. Iowa - Sweet Anne Marie

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