Dreams Not Memes Podcast

Out of System Transfer is a political folk punk band that has traveled in Europe, and North America. I was able to play with them in Philadelphia and New York. They are a group of people that embrace the idea that capitalism and consumerism is bad and community is good. Without further adieu hear my last episode of season 2, the touring podcast and check out Out of System Transfer.

In November I spoke with Andrew Sheldon (Best Hit TV, MoonWatcher) about our collabs Getting By and CTRL ALT DEL with Esther Hermiz. In addition we talked about staying motivated, saying no to labels and exploring creativity in a different place in adulthood.

Coming from Syracuse, NY I spoke with Happy People and Valentvne about their first tour, the upstate music scene and organic collaboration. Stay tuned for an upcoming Bandcamp exclusive release with Valentvne, Happy People and myself on Bandcamp and SoundCloud on 2/14.

While on tour I did a photoshoot in Brooklyn then met up with my friend Liam in Queens. Liam and I met in college and played house shows, we also collaborated and wrote punk rock jingles on mental illness and staying healthy for our campus student health department. Liam came back to America after spending two years in S. Korea being one of the leads for School of Rock The Musical and has traveled all over the US in a variety of musicals. Check out this podcast as we get to talk about the ups and downs of being a musician, an actor and what it means to buckle down and chase your dream.

I spoke with Julian Runyon about his space Fosters Home and what it's like to curate music in a college down with your friends and roommates. Check this episode today! It's a quick one!

Ryann Mathers is the bassist of NONCOMPLIANT , a master cosmetologist, a touring musician, and curator of To the Front Fest. In this episode we talk about how Lexington gets down with community, the importance of representation in music and DIY communities, safety, consent, the history of To the Front Fest and breakfast. Check this episode out today!

I went to Steven in Louisville,KY for the second time to talk to the band members of Steven, Grandma, one of the members mother's and other show attendees. We spoke about the Louisville,KY music scene, what it means to book a house show, the importance of gratitude , ASMR and hip hop . Hands down this is the funniest Dreams Not Memes episode. There are about 18 shout outs in this episode so I'll update details soon . Thanks to Louisville for keeping it real.

I went to Iowa and spoke with Christine Moad of Miss Christine about balancing between contemporary and corporate gigs and the art of touring. Much like myself Christine marks every place she tours and has been traveling for five years. Speaking on a farm you can hear us discussing the highs and lows of a music scene in the Midwest and me running away from Bees. Tune in and listen to this week's episode of Dreams Not Memes.

Bernie and the Wolf is a band from Chicago who is currently embarking on a 4.5 month full US tour to promote their upcoming album "Haughty Banter." They currently have a single out called Willingly which shows a preview of their album. This great two piece has been a part of my tour circle for the past three years. In this episode we talk about the ups and downs of touring and taking the risk to sacrifice your life for a life on the road. Check out this episode and check out Bernie and the Wolf to show some support.

I spoke with Reilyn of the Riot Room about their experiences with existing in the art and music community of Bloomington University. We talked about the microagressions, the importance of sober spaces and what it means to cultivate a safe space for music listeners and musicians. Check out my conversation with Reilyn and get some tips on how to cultivate your own creative space!