In this episode, I invited our friend Elle Gillian to join us. Elle and I played together in the band American Memories back in the day. We were part of the Emo Revival scene, not as a prominent band, but we were connected to the scene and closely followed its evolution while it lasted.

We discuss the bands, the stories, and personal experiences during that time. We also explore the bands that spearheaded the movement, the subsequent aftermath of the Emo Revival, and what remains of it in the current state of music.

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Today on the podcast, we interviewed our friend Logan Rivera from the band Gillian Carter, based in the Orlando, FL area. We had a great conversation about the band, our favorite gear, guitars, their upcoming European tour, and audio, mixing, and mastering techniques. It was a great chat, and we hope you enjoy it!

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In this podcast episode, we explore the growing frustration among bands and artists over the increasingly common practice of merch cuts. These are percentages taken by venues (often larger ones) out of the earnings bands make from selling their own merchandise during shows. For many artists, especially smaller and mid-level touring bands, merch sales are a vital source of income that helps cover touring expenses like gas, lodging, and crew pay.

We’ll explore how these merch cuts work, often ranging from 10% to 30% of gross sales, and how this disproportionately affects independent artists who already operate on tight margins. We also discuss how major companies, including promoters, venue operators, and multi-conglomerates like Live Nation and AEG, contribute to this exploitative practice, taking money from the bands that bring fans to their venues. Through firsthand stories and analysis, we shed light on why this issue has sparked outrage across the music industry and discuss the broader implications for artists' financial sustainability on tour.

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Hey, Trey here! I haven’t been very active with the podcast for, what, like 3 years now?? I’ve decided I still want to continue with it, and I’ll be working on more content this next year! I hope you stick around to see what’s in store. I’m planning more interviews and covering interesting topics related to the music scene, audio engineering, gear talk, and more!

In this episode, I’m just giving a little update on what’s coming up and chatting for the first time in what feels like forever.

Love you all! <3

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I recently had a chat with my friend Jeremy McGuire, who is a member of several bands including Machinist!, Leg Biters, Pope Boner, and Sports Reference. Additionally, he runs and owns Killer Robot Music. Jeremy and I go way back, and the first time we met was when I helped set up a show for Machinist! at a dive bar in California while they were on tour and needed to book a date. Our mutual friend Zeke (RIP) told me they needed help, so I took a chance and assisted them. Since then, we have become good friends and collaborated on various projects. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

I recently had a sit-down with John Henderson, known for his work with Ghost Cat. During our conversation, we covered a range of topics such as Covid-19, bands, live performances, music festivals like FEST, the creative process of making music, and even discussed falling out of love with creating music. Give it a listen! I hope you enjoy the episode.

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https://ghostcat.bandcamp.com/music

We recently had a conversation with Edie Quinn, who is the driving force behind the band Coma Regalia and also the owner of Middle Man Records. Middle Man Records has been a vital player in the screamo scene for the past decade and has done a lot of noteworthy work. During our chat, we discussed music, bands, label operations, record plants, and some other interesting topics. Give it a listen! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay updated on new episodes.

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I recently had a chat with Tyler Bisson, who hails from Tallahassee, Florida. Tyler is the sole proprietor of Audio Geography Studios, where he creates lathe cut records by manually cutting music into polycarbonate plastic instead of producing traditional vinyl records. He has worked with some notable bands and has done some really cool work, including a release for our band a couple of years ago. During our conversation, we discussed the bands he is involved in, lathe records, and other interesting topics. Give it a listen!

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I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Drew Thomson, the frontman of the post-punk band Single Mothers, and also the creator of The Drew Thomson Foundation. Single Mothers were in Portland to promote their new album "Through a Wall", and we had a great time chatting in the tour van about touring, music, and other random topics. I hope you enjoy the podcast!

Be sure to check out Single Mothers' website and stream "Through a Wall", which is available on all platforms at ⁠singlemothersband.com⁠.

Also, make sure to check out Drew's solo project, The Drew Thomson Foundation. His new single is currently streaming on Brooklyn Vegan at ⁠www.brooklynvegan.com/drew-thomson-single-mothers-releasing-debut-solo-lp-stream-break/.