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  • Baby Snakes & The Electric Co

    We talked to Jeff of Baby Snakes & The Electric Company about the life-threatening accident that changed everything in 2021, the focus on resilience that went into their new album "Ouroboros," and we received a short lesson on the Chinese Zodiac. Plus, what he forgets to pack on tour, pizza or tacos, and whether he'd rather have a dance party in the living room with his family or sing karaoke in a packed bar!

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    23 min
  • Patrick Martin

    It's been over 3 years since we talked to Wisconsin native Patrick Martin so it was time to catch up! We talked about Wisconsin sports, the intriguing story behind his new "Strawberry Sundae" song, and what it's like to be a content machine on social media. We also talk more about Wisconsin, the theme behind his upcoming "Fascinator" album, and his love for animals!

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    19 min
  • Good Kid

    We saw Good Kid at The Sylvee back in May and we were overdue for a chance to get to know them a little better! We talked about how they didn't expect music to become a career, the influence of bands like Gorillaz and Slipknot, and why now was the right time to release a full length album! Plus, why they don't adhere to a typical album cycle, how they collaborate with many different artists to make their art a full experience, and why they love it when creators use their art to make something of their own. 

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    18 min
  • Jon Wiilde

    We talked to music school teacher turned full-time musician Jon Wiild about how he became the owner of the school he was once a student at, how a song just comes to be, and the mix-tape mashup of influences common in certain generations! We also talk about the Green Bay Packers, fostering senior dogs, and what songs he won't dance to at his own wedding!

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    19 min
  • James The Seventh

    We talk to James The Seventh about how she found her voice, the daily life experiments that inspired her most recent album "Science", and what makes cats & dogs so special! Plus, mental health, what she likes to do when she's not making music, and her return to ballet after injury.

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    14 min
  • Red Leather

    We're getting to know the anonymous Red Leather! We talk about how his anonymity makes his music more relatable to more people, the time he skied into a live show in Tahoe, and the bands that inspired him to share his story! We also talk about his journey through recovery, the differences between his 2 albums, and all the fun stuff he's working on right now!

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    16 min
  • M.O.T.H.E.R.

    We talked to Robbie Furze and Jamie Hince about their new artist-led collective, M.O.T.H.E.R. They explained how the collective works, the "English" way they grieved the loss of their parents, and how they balance this project with their other bands. Plus, why they decided to add the dots to their name, the World Cup, and what's to come this year!

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    13 min
  • Queen Anne

    You might recognize Katie Silverman from television and film but now she's taking on the music industry! We talk to her about creating Queen Anne, the micro-drama "Cleavage" that is released in episodes on Instagram, and the traumatic beginning her family dog had at the hands of her little sister. Plus, what she's studying at Harvard, how she balances her silly nature with serious topics, and her dream gig!

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    18 min
  • Lola Bates

    Lola Bates got her start in music at only 5 years old, was performing with a London Symphony Orchestra at 15, and just released her first album at 24! We talk about what she learned while she was on the road with Jerry Cantrell, the authenticity in the new album, and who inspired the gold look in one of her music videos!

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    14 min
  • Michigander

    We got to talk to Jason Singer of Michigander on his 34th birthday! We chat about his new YouTube documentary, new album, and about getting older! He also shares a bit of advice for new artists and talks about the importance of being authentic in artistry!

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    12 min

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