Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion

Alex Palermo is all about challenging themself musically while still retaining their love for their bass. With their band, Typesetter, they've done just that on their latest record, Nothing Blues. Alex joins to talk about the ways the band has played with their sound, touring with some of their longtime inspirations, bringing friends' talents to their music, and more.

Keep up with Typesetter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @typesetterband.

Get in touch with me through email at [email protected], or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic. Leave a virtual tip for Angry Grrrl Music on Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/angrygrrrlmusic. 

Taina Asili is the definition of activist artist. By sharing her experiences and those of other marginalized voices, Taina is transforming how we communicate experiences and stories of women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+. In this episode, Taina talks about her history in music, honoring her parents and heritage in her songwriting, working to keep Spanish on her tongue and mind, and so much more.

Keep up with Taina on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @tainaasili. Find her music and video documentaries at http://tainaasili.com/.

Get in touch with me through email at [email protected], or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic. Leave a virtual tip for Angry Grrrl Music on Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/angrygrrrlmusic. 

For Evan Greer, it's important to write a variety of songs with meaning, from celebratory to unpacking experiences. She's done it all, from working with nonprofit activist organization Fight for the Future to putting together DIY collective album releases. With her record She/Her/They/Them, she's brought together the best elements of personal songwriting and protest songs in ways that are meaningful to her. In this episode, Evan talks about building communities in music, seeking information directly from the source, her recording process with friend and producer Taina Asili, and more. 

Keep up with Evan on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @evan_greer. Find her music at https://evangreer.bandcamp.com/album/she-her-they-them.

Get in touch with me through email at [email protected], or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic. Leave a virtual tip for Angry Grrrl Music on Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/angrygrrrlmusic. 

Sofi Padilla has made a career out of caring for artists and solid instincts for bands that make her move. She's on the brink of becoming a pawtist manager, but that'll have to come after her work in artist management for bands like Better Love, Heart Attack Man, and The Happy Alright. Sofi joins this week to talk about her early days in booking, her goals as an artist manager, and what she works toward with each band.

Keep up with Sofi on Twitter at @sofidilla and on her website, https://sofidilla.com/.

Music in this episode includes:

"Pretending" by Better Love

"Blood Blister" by Heart Attack Man

"Sweet Tea, Bitter Me" by The Happy Alright

"Don't Call My Name" by Romeo Hero Foxes

Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion is sponsoring the first ever Death Protector Fest on May 11 in Gainesville, FL. Join Expert Timing, Dikembe, Night Witch, Woolbright, Pool Kids, Little League, and more to be announced at Boca Fiesta and the Palomino Pool Hall. The event is free and open to everyone. Learn more at the Death Protector Fest event page.

Get in touch with me through email at [email protected], or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic. Tip Angry Grrrl Music on Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/angrygrrrlmusic. 

Sadie Dupuis is always exploring her skills in songwriting, from her vocals to her instrumentation. Her focus on playing the cool parts has taken her from rock camps to international stages with her acts Sad13 and Speedy Ortiz, and even book tours. She joins the podcast to talk about her experimenting in songwriting, using her music as a platform for other marginalized voices, her love for Riverdale and running, and more.

Keep up with Sadie on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @sad13. Find her music at https://speedyortiz.bandcamp.com/ and https://sad13.bandcamp.com/. Find Mouthguard at https://gramma.press/bookshop/mouthguard/.

Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion is sponsoring the first ever Death Protector Fest on May 11 in Gainesville, FL. Join Expert Timing, Dikembe, Night Witch, Woolbright, Pool Kids, Little League, and more at Boca Fiesta and the Palomino Pool Hall. The event is free and open to everyone. Learn more at the Death Protector Fest event page.

Get in touch with me through email at [email protected], or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic. Leave a tip for Angry Grrrl Music on Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/angrygrrrlmusic. 

Hannah and Tom both love songwriting, but they've explored a wide variety of flavors with their project, Shady Bug. The St. Louis band has released 'Lemon Lime,' a zesty, bursting record that explores a range of sound. Hannah and Tom join to talk about the origins of Shady Bug, their relationship with their label Exploding in Sound, their hopes to tour the West coast, and more.

Keep up with Shady Bug on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @shady.bug. Find their music at https://shadybug.bandcamp.com/

Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion is sponsoring the first ever Death Protector Fest on May 11 in Gainesville, FL. Join Expert Timing, Dikembe, Night Witch, Woolbright, Pool Kids, Little League, and more at Boca Fiesta and the Palomino Pool Hall. The event is free and open to everyone. Learn more at the Death Protector Fest event page.

Get in touch with me through email at [email protected], or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic. Leave a tip for Angry Grrrl Music on Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/angrygrrrlmusic. 

Colleen Cowie loves a meaningful conversation with artists, and that's exactly what she strives for on her blog, Pass the Mic. From her interviews with different artists and industry professionals to live reviews, Colleen focuses on sharing the experiences surrounding music. She shares how she became involved in writing about music, the ways she approaches talking to the people she features, and her favorite Minneapolis venues.

Keep up with Colleen at @pass_the_mic on Twitter and on Facebook. Bookmark and check out more posts at https://pass-the-mic.com/, including a chat Colleen and I had about the pod! https://pass-the-mic.com/2019/03/27/talking-shop-with-amanda-starling-of-angry-grrrl-music-of-the-indie-rock-persuasion/ 

Music in this episode includes:

Last Import, "Dial Tone" https://lastimport.bandcamp.com/ 

Ahem, "Blue Bird" https://helloahem.bandcamp.com/music 

Gully Boys, "Neopet Graveyard" https://gullyboys.bandcamp.com/ 

Slingshot Dakota, "Louder" https://slingshotdakota.bandcamp.com/ 

Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion is sponsoring the first ever Death Protector Fest on May 11 in Gainesville, FL. Join Expert Timing, Dikembe, Night Witch, Woolbright, Pool Kids, Little League, and more to be announced at Boca Fiesta and the Palomino Pool Hall. The event is free and open to everyone. Learn more at the Death Protector Fest event page.

Get in touch with me through email at [email protected], or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic. Tip Angry Grrrl Music on Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/angrygrrrlmusic. 

There is nothing Hannah Feldman can't do - she's a master of spreadsheets and planner of events over at Reverie Productions while also keeping the machine going with Ellie Hart of LEAD DIY.

Hannah joins to talk about how she began booking shows, what she's learned, how she picks bands for a show's roster, and more. Please note at about 45 minutes in, there is a conversation surrounding mental health and self care.

Keep up with Hannah at @reverieprodnyc on Twitter and on Facebook. Follow LEAD DIY at @leaddiy and learn more at https://www.leaddiy.org/.

Music in this episode includes:

Save Face, "Bad" https://saveface.bandcamp.com/ 

Just Friends, "Worry" https://justfriendsca.bandcamp.com/ 

EJ Hervey, "4234 (If You Know You Know)" https://ejhervey.bandcamp.com/music 

Saltlick, "End It All" https://saltlickoh.com/track/end-it-all 

Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion is sponsoring the first ever Death Protector Fest on May 11 in Gainesville, FL. Join Expert Timing, Dikembe, Night Witch, Woolbright, Pool Kids, Little League, and more to be announced at Boca Fiesta and the Palomino Pool Hall. The event is free and open to everyone. Learn more at the Death Protector Fest event page.

Get in touch with me through email at [email protected], or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic. Tip Angry Grrrl Music on Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/angrygrrrlmusic. 

As one of the leading voices in the inevitable ska revival, Jeremy Hunter brings their own flavor and tastes to their YouTube channel, Skatune Network. What started as a holiday bop of "Feliz NaviSKA" quickly became a platform for showcasing remixed cartoon themes, video game tracks, and emo-blended renditions. Now Jeremy has their own cooking show, too, called Upbeat Eats. There's hours upon hours to really pick it up.

Jeremy joins this week to talk about their background in music, their experiences in the ska scene like Ska Prom, touring with We are the Union, some of their favorite covers, and more.

Keep up with Skatune Network on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @skatunenetwork. Subscribe and follow them on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCji2l5wcs6GoYJY1GgG_slQ.

Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion is sponsoring the first ever Death Protector Fest on May 11 in Gainesville, FL. Join Expert Timing, Dikembe, Night Witch, Woolbright, Pool Kids, Little League, and more at Boca Fiesta and the Palomino Pool Hall. The event is free and open to everyone. Learn more at the Death Protector Fest event page.

Get in touch with me through email at [email protected], or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic. Leave a tip for Angry Grrrl Music on Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/angrygrrrlmusic. 

Mary Grace McKusick knew she loved singing, and when she joined Petrov, it completed the perfect, diverse sound the band had crafted. Petrov has crafted a solid first release in 'Sleep Year' that draws influences from a slew of genres and bands, and it's roaring energy will keep you awake.

'Sleep Year' is available via Self Aware Records on March 15. Order your copy at https://selfawarerecords.storenvy.com/collections/6704-self-aware-releases/products/25284393-petrov-sleep-year-ep-cassette-cd.

Keep up with Petrov on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @petrovclt.

Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion is sponsoring the first ever Death Protector Fest on May 11 in Gainesville, FL. Join Expert Timing, Dikembe, Night Witch, Woolbright, Pool Kids, Little League, and more to be announced at Boca Fiesta and the Palomino Pool Hall. The event is free and open to everyone. Learn more at the Death Protector Fest event page.

Get in touch with me through email at [email protected], or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic. Leave a tip for Angry Grrrl Music on Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/angrygrrrlmusic.