Valuing femininity, Vampower amps, mandolin emergencies, and trans representation are part of Hilary’s conversation with Amy Mills (Retrofret Vintage Guitars, Couch Slut, Epistasis). Plus, the problem with “most guys.”

Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!

EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!

Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!

Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!

AMY’s BIO

Amy Rose Mills is a queer trans woman, photographer, luthier, and musician (among other things) living and working in NYC.

AMY’S LINKS

Amy’s website

Amy’s Instagram

Amy’s TikTok

Amy’s solo work on Bandcamp

Couch Slut on Bandcamp

Epistasis on Bandcamp

Retrofret on Instagram

MID-RIFF LINKS

Website

Instagram

Facebook

Newsletter

Blog 

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CREDITS

Bumper song: “1” by Amy Rose

Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda

Artwork by Julia Gualtieri