In this engaging interview, Mitch Gulish from saturdays at your place discusses their recent album release, the DIY music scene in Kalamazoo, and their international touring experiences. They share insights on navigating the music industry, building a band from college friends, and the realities of touring and recording.

Topics Covered:

-Band formation and evolution

-DIY music scene in Kalamazoo

-Challenges with record labels and rights

-Touring across the US, Europe, and Australia

-Band dynamics and songwriting influences

-Band's creative process and songwriting evolution

-Social media approach and fan engagement

-Music video production and storytellingChapters:00:00 Introduction to Saturdays at Your Place

03:19 The Reception of the New Album

05:56 Musical Influences and Evolution

09:01 The Dynamics of Band Collaboration

11:36 The Kalamazoo DIY Scene

14:31 Navigating the Music Industry

20:10 The Reality of Touring Life

22:58 The Band's Rapid Growth and Future Plans

36:27 The Journey of Touring: From Vans to Buses

39:51 Navigating International Tours: Gear and Logistics

42:40 The Unsung Hero: Tyson's Role in the Band

44:30 DIY Merch Production: The Band's Hustle

55:01 Social Media and Music: Finding the Balance

59:01 The Absurdity of Music Videos: A Creative Approach

59:41 Creative Process Behind Music Videos

01:01:26 Dealing with Pressure and Expectations

01:02:22 Evolution of Sound and Lyrics

01:03:11 Fan Reception and New Audiences

01:04:21 The Use of Language in Lyrics

01:06:09 Album Length and Listener Engagement

01:08:01 Balancing Artistic Integrity and Commercial Success

01:08:46 Navigating the Follow-Up Challenge

01:09:32 Favorite Tracks and Their Development

01:19:30 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

Guest Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saturdaysatyourplace/?hl=enSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/69Kp4bE7aUWEPrmTwmhVZR?si=AL4L7inJQEOmbKunm-yPEQAbout Bardown Breakdown:Power chords and crashing boards. Mikey, Tom, and Justin talk music, hockey, and anything else that gets in their way. Tom and Mikey are lifelong friends that grew up on Long Island during the glory days of alternative music where our local bands were As Tall As Lions, Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, The Sleeping, Envy on the Coast, you get the point. We spent many nights together at The Downtown, catching any pop-punk, indie, hardcore, or emo band that came through. This was not a phase, Mom! Fast forward 20 years and we are still just as passionate about the scene as we were during our girl jeans and youth XL band tees days. Tom and Mikey are diehard New York Islanders fans, but Justin (Bolts fan) likes to remind us that we are https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/notanislespodcast. As we got older we realized we can like more than one thing and running beside our love for music has always been our love for hockey. We have realized we are not alone in this thinking, actually there are many of us that love these two things! This podcast explores just how connected they are!NEW EPISODE EVERY TUESDAY! SUBSCRIBE SO YOU NEVER MISS A GREAT INTERVIEW!