In The Record Store

The guys from Playing To Vapors join us to talk about their history, brotherhood, and plans as a band. Insightful conversation along with their track "Ghost Hunter" - plus an exclusive acoustic of an unreleased tune.

A Digisaurus is stomping on Columbus (and we can't stop dancing). In this episode, we're joined by James Allison of synthpop group Digisaurus. Also featuring a track from local rockers Electro Cult Circus.

Countless books are written about rock, but which ones are the best? We break out the top ten with Mark Dantzer of the local Rock and Roll Book Club podcast. Defending “Mmmmm Bop” and music as an identity. Tracks from 614 rockers Friendly Faux and fabulous newcomers Cherry Chrome.

Such a thing as "soft" or "lite" rock? We settle the score. Fleetwood Mac, Toto, or Michael McDonald: what are they? Concert ticket prices up. Are ticket prices too high? Tracks from local hip hop artist Dominique Larue and alt rockers Digisaurus.

We expose our musical tastes to the world and press shuffle. What comes up may surprise you. The DNA of music - the influence of the past is here in the present. Are high-quality streaming services worth it? Vince’s lost wallet. We jam to Playing to Vapors and their tune “Whisper.”

Meeting musical fame: the nice, jerky, and good-tipping. Grant's surprising Dave Matthew's story and behind the scenes with Surfer Blood. Are music labels going to die off? Also, when is it time for aging rockers to hang it up? "Don't Go" by Nick D and the Believers wraps up the episode along with a preview of episode 14.

My (Vince's) current musical obsession is Alabama Shakes. The lead singer is so intense. So what is the line with emotions and performing? How much is too much? How do you know it's fake or not? Grant's new hot tub and Apple Watch. Plus - a killer track from the Wet Darlings to round out this episode.

Fresh off the release of their album "All Burn," The Receiver join us in the record store for an intimate talk on what music means to them, the personal process of writing a song, how they got signed to a label in the UK, and more. Don't miss their spicy, Radiohead-infused track "Transit" at the end of this show.

We go "Deeper Than Before" with local band Fields and Planes. Fresh off the release of their second album, we discover their roots as a band and how they formed here in Columbus. What inspires them? What keeps them going? And, who in the heck is "Grandpa Egg"?

Paul and Fran wrap up the conversation with a fantastic performance of their new single "Slow Down."

How can bands and artists develop without losing their soul, the guts of who they are? What inspires artists? A coyote on a train? And the thought provoking question: Does bad music really exist? Think about it.

Wrapping up this episode with a raw acoustic from Cage The Elephant doing "I Wanna Be Your Dog" and a preview of the next episode of #ITRS.