25 O'Clock

The best thing to do when talking about Joe Reinhart is to simply list his current to-do list: member of bands Hop Along and Dogs On Acid, owner/engineer/producer at The Headroom. Dan and Joe talk about growing up figuring out how to record bands, touring life, getting your stolen guitar back after two years, and the amazing ride that Joe has been on lately since Hop Along's been blowing up. Happy 20th Episode to all!!!

One of Dan's favorite Philly bands was The Gang Age. Sadly, they are no more. But ex-Gang Age leader Gina Cardillo sits down to talk about her new band, Dear Forbidden, so all is right with the world now. Also discussed: Kim Gordon, stage anxiety, the pressure cooker that is art school, hating yet also constantly using Facebook, and how dads are great because they give up their dreams of rock stardom to raise you. New music from Ben Tinsley at the end of the show, he's soulful and awesome!

You might remember Jay from Episode 6, where he checked off his list of favorite music of 2014. We had to get him back at the table for a one-on-one about fronting the band Venice Sunlight. They've got an upcoming record, produced by Joe Reinhart (Hop Along). Also, music by Pilkington from their new split EP, so stay to the end!

Dan talks to cellist/song-writer/painter Daniel De Jesus about the balance between classical structure and unbridled creativity, his time with chamber rock band Rasputina, and his desire to return to his Spanish-speaking roots on his upcoming album. Also, Dan (host Dan, that is) reflects on moving out of his apartment that he's lived in for a decade.

Dan talks to Baris about growing up in Istanbul, moving to America in his 20s, embracing his musical roots far from home, and his love of metal and classic rock at a young age. This episode features a brand new track from The Naked Sun's new EP, "Pickled Hearts", so stick around for that.