Episode 159: Lost in the Mist with Jada

*****BANDCAMP FUNDRAISER 6/19*****
Talking with Jada Crawford on her path to artistry, her process with her first 2 EPs, poetic lyrics, embodying Korn (in her own way), the ideas behind 'Suffering is Not Romantic', content creating, and the music industry for DIY artists. Help Jada make some music videos here: (https://gofund.me/34dec778), follow her on her Linktree: (https://linktr.ee/jadacrawford), and snag her latest tunes on her Bandcamp: (https://jadamusic.bandcamp.com/album/suffering-is-not-romantic).
Playlist:
1. Dreams (Demo) - Jada
2. In the Midst (of my Mist) - Jada
3. L'appel du Vide - Jada

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Episode 158: Jay's Beautiful Struggle with Making Music

Talking to Atlanta's Jay Americana about electronic music, NYC inspiration, screaming Miley Cyrus while driving, hitting his stride with the songwriting team, satirical aesthetics, and his artistic visions for creating. Follow Jay on Instagram here: (https://www.instagram.com/jay.americana) and get the latest tunes on Bandcamp here: (https://jay-americana.bandcamp.com/album/555).
Playlist:
1. sweat - Jay Americana
2. parasite - Jay Americana
3. lucky strike - Jay Americana

Episode 157: Jorge is Keeping Things Civil

Talking with Jorge, singer of the hardcore group Civil Serpents from El Paso, Texas as he gears up for their June tour and new EP release. We discuss El Paso, feminity, massive riffs, the remote writing process, and making the long-distance band dynamic work. Really packed full of great wisdom and cool perspective. Follow Civil Serpents on socials here: (https://linktr.ee/CivilSerpents) and get their latest tunes on Bandcamp: (https://civilserpentsep.bandcamp.com/album/searching-for-signs-of-unhappiness).
Playlist:
1. Rapture Chains - Civil Serpents
2. Fake Rich - Civil Serpents
3. Develop Mental Interference - Civil Serpents

Episode 156: Entering the Dark Arcade with Jess Roveda

*****BANDCAMP FRIDAY 5/4*****
Inspiring conversation with Jess Roveda on her emergence as a solo artist, her DIY nature, what motivates her work ethic, the 90's sound, and some peeks into her writing process. Catch Jess in Toronto on 5/11, follow her on her website/social media here: (https://www.jessroveda.com), and get her latest album on Bandcamp here: (https://jessroveda.bandcamp.com/album/moonlight-arcade-delight).
Playlist:
1. My Machine - Jess Roveda
2. Red Room - Jess Roveda
3. Ghost - Jess Roveda

Episode 155: Taken TO SKOOL with Zion's Blood

Talking to Ryan, Alex, and Carl of the NEW hardcore group Zion's Blood from Connecticut. We talk about the hardcore scene & attitude, their band forming, the approach they take to music, the songwriting process, and how they see the future playing out. Check out their Linktree here: (https://linktr.ee/zionsbloodhc) for ways to follow, see live footage, and the Punknews Review I wrote! Get their latest tunes on Bandcamp here: (https://zionsbloodhc.bandcamp.com/album/zions-blood).
Playlist:
1. Cut The Middle - Zion's Blood
2. Charge The Fool - Zion's Blood
3. Truth To Power - Zion's Blood

Episode 154: Alex is FULL of Bologna!

Talking with solo artist Alex Stanilla about their hometown of Lebanon, PA along with folk songwriting, different musical projects, some touring, a new booking collective for Central PA, and running a compilation record label to raise funds for a local animal shelter...and we premiere a BRAND NEW tune!! To submit to Alex's compilation record, email somebiterecords@gmail.com. Get the music on Bandcamp here: (https://alexstanilla.bandcamp.com), follow Alex on Instagram here: (https://www.instagram.com/alexstanilla), and check out the Some Bite Records Bandcamp here: (https://somebiterecords.bandcamp.com).
Playlist:
1. On & On - Alex Stanilla
2. Funny - Alex Stanilla
3. Overtime - Alex Stanilla

Episode 153: I Got Tangled in a Jumprope!!

Talking with Chris, Nolan, and Taylor...who are the trio behind Jumprope, a new rock band exploding out of Houston, Texas. We talk about the Houston music scene, what SXSW is all about, their songwriting processes, delegating roles as a band, and we clarify some lyrics. Follow Jumprope on Instagram here: (https://www.instagram.com/jumpropeband) and get their new release on Bandcamp: (https://jumpropemusic.bandcamp.com/album/hope-the-neighbors-like-jumprope).
Playlist:
1. Rather - Jumprope
2. Do You Know How it Feels? - Jumprope
3. Oh Wow - Jumprope