We sit down with comedian Aditya Mayya in the studio for this one. A longtime friend and keyboardist for ALICE ELLIOT, Aditya dives into the development of his one man show centered around suicide, a personal project that balances weight with humor. We get into his writing process and just how gratifying a well written joke can be while building something this personal. While the subject matter runs heavy, the conversation doesn’t stay there as we get into music, past shenanigans, and a shared longing for the old use of exclamation points.

We sit down with Shy Pit for this one. The project of Mikey Hassick, Shy Pit returns to the show ahead of the upcoming album Blesser, continuing to build on the project’s sound and direction. We talk about the new record, how it’s coming together, and what’s been going into this next phase. We also get into revisiting the project, what’s changed since the last time on the show, and where things are at right now.

We sit down with Syd Taylor in this one. The LA-based artist and former Stereo Jane member is stepping into her own with her debut solo album After the Fact, a fully self-produced project that marks a new chapter. We get into breaking out on her own, trusting her instincts, and the process behind building something that actually feels like you.

We sit down with Lucas Deysine in this one. The owner of For The Record, a coffee shop and vinyl record store on Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, shares his journey from the hospitality world into building a space that blends expertly roasted coffee with a curated collection of vinyl, music concerts and live listening events, all with the goal of bringing community together around music and conversation. We talk about how the idea for the shop came to life, and what it’s like running a creative hub all on your own. Tune in for a candid conversation about hospitality, music culture, and the stories that make For The Record more than just a shop.

We sit down with Ethan Silver in this one. The DIRT bandmate shares his demo process, how it feels to play live shows, and the journey that led to our latest release, Severed. He also gives a sneak preview of our upcoming singles “Friend” and “Down with the Sunshine,” offering insight into our studio approach and the sound we’re building with DIRT. Tune in for an intimate conversation about music, collaboration, and the stories behind the songs.

⁠"Severed" - DIRT⁠

We sit down with good friend Spencer Brigman-Cáceres in this one. The bassist from the band Homescreen shares his musical background, how we first met, and the journey that led him to creating his latest work. He also gives a sneak preview of his newest demo straight from his studio, offering insight into his songwriting process and the sound he’s shaping with Homescreen.

We sit down with Jacob Rudin again, also known as NTHNL, in this one. The artist behind What Kind of World Is This? joins us before his month-long, nonstop U.S. tour supporting the record. I caught his show album release show at Night Club 101 and we dive into the deeper questions driving the album and the full length move he produced for it.

We sit down with Kasey Porter and Jon Daly of bandNada in this one. bandNada.com is a creative music organization that brings musicians and fans together by helping local artists find shows, post events, and connect with audiences. We talk about how they started the organization out of a love for community and DIY music culture, what inspired the Band Lottery concept where musicians are randomly grouped into bands and put on a live performance together. Tune in for an inside look at how bandNada champions music, community, and spontaneous creativity.

It’s episode 150 and I’m flying solo in this one. A milestone moment calls for a stacked playlist and some reflection, weaving together tracks like “Control” by postergirl, “Moussas Finest” by Athletic Progression, “Squeeze” by Jake Amy featuring Erica Tucceri, “Light My Fire Again” by Reti, “Be Easy” by Kartell, “Pachinko King” by Don Glori featuring M.L. Hall, and “Feels So Wrong” by Mamalarky. It’s part celebration, part soundtrack, and all heart.

We sit down with Phoebe Rings in this one. Crystal Choi and Simeon Kavanagh-Vincent from the Auckland-born dream-pop collective joins us to talk about their creative process, the meaning behind their new album, Aseurai, and what it was like hitting the road last year during their international touring cycle with The Beths. Tune in for an intimate Zoom interview conducted as the band was in an Uber to the the airport.