On this episode of Good Noise Podcast, I’m joined by Matthew Cole from Knumears to talk about their album Directions. We dive into the ideas and emotions that shape the record, exploring how the band approached building a cohesive sound while pushing their creative boundaries.Matthew shares insight into the writing process, the influences behind Directions, and how the album reflects growth, change, and finding your path both personally and artistically. We also talk about experimentation, collaboration, and what this release represents for Knumears moving forward.Knumears Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meandyouscreaming/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS32mS6a9we5r3zjIhA9b_AApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/knumears/1622336627Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5oEizTkT6mRlggZPdxWmjk?si=a3f223b54bca4a5dBandcamp: https://knumears.bandcamp.com/

On this episode of Good Noise Podcast, I’m joined by Chloe Star to talk about her single Emergency Contact. We dive into the emotion and storytelling behind the track, exploring the themes that drive the song and how it reflects her evolving sound.Chloe shares insight into the writing process, the inspiration behind Emergency Contact, and how the single captures vulnerability, connection, and the complexities of leaning on someone when you need them most. We also talk about creative growth, honesty in songwriting, and what this release represents for her moving forward.Chloe Star Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenchtoastkiller/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3DTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frenchtoastkiller?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfpVz5EXhC0LuztbRsFubeQApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/chloe-star/1451586748Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ZHw3I3ggo9ILmaxntFkMF?si=XboOz7AvRlCEl8mtfTFIjA&nd=1&dlsi=87e111f3ad8e42d8

On this episode of Good Noise Podcast, I’m joined by Matt Gibbs and Rafferty Swink from Evolfo to talk about their album Of Love. We dive into the feeling and intention behind the record, exploring how the band blends sound and storytelling to create something immersive and expressive.Matt and Rafferty share insight into the writing process, the influences that shaped Of Love, and how the album comes together as a cohesive body of work. We also talk about collaboration, creative direction, and what this release represents for Evolfo as they continue to evolve.Evolfo Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolfo/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/evolfoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTsGDzoLqn0hGOh5JunbBwApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/evolfo/1142160907Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6oP90f8WzKpCFRcyZRvYPH?si=4642cae134aa4b8cBandcamp: https://evolfo.bandcamp.com/album/of-love

On this episode of Good Noise Podcast, I’m joined by Alex Dugan and Dillon Randolph from Culture Wars to talk about their LP Don't Speak. We dive into the emotion and intent behind the album, exploring the themes that drive the album and how it fits into the band’s evolving sound.Alex and Dillon share insight into the writing process, the inspiration behind Don’t Speak, and how the band approached bringing the record to life. We also talk about collaboration, creative direction, and what this release represents for Culture Wars moving forward.Culture Wars Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturewarsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/culturewars/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@culturewarsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@culturewarsvevo2809Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/culture-wars/1220487323Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0DoNSZa1R1DV69oY1djlbfWebsite: https://culturewars.io/

On this episode of Good Noise Podcast, I’m joined by LØLØ to talk about her album god forbid a girl spits out her feelings. We dive into the honesty and attitude behind the record, unpacking the themes of vulnerability, frustration, and self-expression that drive the project.LØLØ shares insight into the writing process, the experiences that shaped the album, and how god forbid a girl spits out her feelings embraces both emotional openness and unapologetic energy. We also talk about identity, navigating relationships, and using music as a space to say the things you don’t always get to say out loud.LØLØ Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolo/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lolopopgurl?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgn05wA8bs-xFykolBsbQAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/l%C3%B8l%C3%B8/1378649732Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5MjcGshMggPgIHinIUDaX0?si=Hujj1dQaRxqtHM5E5Z8cug&nd=1&dlsi=62616682caa54b1e

On this episode of Good Noise Podcast, I’m joined by The Band Solstice to talk about their self-titled album Solstice. We dive into the ideas and emotions behind the record, exploring how the band shaped their sound and identity across the project.We talk about the writing process, the influences that helped define the album, and how this self-titled release serves as a statement of who they are creatively. Our conversation also touches on growth, collaboration, and what it means to build a cohesive album that reflects both where you’ve been and where you’re going.The Band Solstice Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bandsolstice/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebandsolsticeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknVnR7IQ5AUKUVO1aXjuXQApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-band-solstice/1869275404Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PMj8NJFgcGTiZqQaIiRxy?si=5JReMluJR8SytZKJw9twZg&nd=1&dlsi=892a317b676947efWebsite: https://www.thebandsolstice.com/

On this episode of Good Noise Podcast, I’m joined by Adam Blasi and Austin Esry from palettes to talk about their album white (noise). We dive into the atmosphere and ideas behind the record, exploring how the band balances texture, emotion, and intention across the project.Adam and Austin share insight into the writing process, the influences that shaped white (noise), and how the album came together as a cohesive and expressive body of work. We also talk about experimentation, creative direction, and what this release represents for palettes as they continue to evolve.palettes' Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palettesbandTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@palettesbandYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@palettesbandApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/palettes/1688486877Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fktdsYeSWl3qSGekown62?si=zbaGaTUiSpGtkv5j53Ksww&nd=1&dlsi=ff8fb2fd81fa4a81

On this episode of Good Noise Podcast, I’m joined by Dalton Kennerly from LEVELS to talk about their album This Will Make You Feel Again. We dive into the emotion and intensity behind the record, exploring the themes that drive the album and how the band channels those ideas into their sound.Dalton shares insight into the writing process, the inspiration behind This Will Make You Feel Again, and how the album balances vulnerability with aggression across its runtime. We also talk about creative growth, sonic direction, and what this release represents for LEVELS as they continue to evolve.LEVELS Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebandlevelsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@levelsbandYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErXMTHyYTcrlm0tCFGb4bAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/levels/283547704Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2bpwFx2J3v4WxY4awDIPHd?si=RQuqN9oiRBGm9n5rE7vkkAWebsite: https://levels-band.com/

On this episode of Good Noise Podcast, I’m joined by beaming to talk about the album horseshoe. We dive into the atmosphere and emotion behind the record, exploring the themes that shape the project and how the sound comes together across the album.beaming shares insight into the writing process, the influences that helped define horseshoe, and how the album reflects a sense of growth, experimentation, and personal expression. We also talk about creativity, building a cohesive body of work, and what this release represents in their artistic journey.beaming Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its_beaming/?hl=enBandcamp: https://beaming.bandcamp.com/album/beaming-epTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_beamingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAAB0fOyik0s0_Woukj-7-QApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/beaming/1802671868Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3CXe43s6Cq1U4ycpcxFvui?si=66578a26aae4412c

On this episode of Good Noise Podcast, I’m joined by Garrett Nickelsen of The Maine to talk about their album Joy Next Door. We dive into the heart of the record, exploring the themes of perspective, growth, and finding light in everyday moments that shape the album.Garrett shares insight into the band’s creative process, the mindset behind the songwriting, and how Joy Next Door reflects both evolution and a continued commitment to authenticity. We also talk about longevity, connection with fans, and what it means to keep creating music that feels honest after years in the scene.The Maine Socials:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/themaineband/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themaine/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themainebandYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themaineApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-maine/268579357Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4o0pNHbyj36LPvukNqEug0?si=9626adb513924a56