Loud & Local Podcast

Luminator is a badass Tacoma based power metal band! I spoke with LJ and Ruben from Luminator and discussed everything from “The Big Four” of power metal, how they’re staying safe and sane, their goals for the future and much more. Stay tuned til the end to hear their debut single!

Drew Smith is the founder of the Northwest-based punk rock record label Tiny Dragon Music. I chatted with Drew about what it's like being a label founder during this weird and crazy time, his record collection, labels that inspire him, the Kraken and much much more. Plus we play some songs from Tiny Dragon bands. Enjoy!

Michelle Pannell is the vocalist for a couple RAD bands Le Saboteur and Flaunt. After a few years down in San Diego, she recently moved back up to Seattle. We chatted about making music during a pandemic, falling in love with vegan straight edge hardcore bands like Undying, karaoke and Le Saboteur's brand new album. 

And of course we played some tunes from it too! 

Lo' There is an incredible band from Tacoma that recently released their new album "Little Gods." I hopped on the phone with Adam from Lo' There to talk about Tacoma, band life during a pandemic, working at venues, the new album and much more. 
 

Aline & Wes are an awesome musical duo from right here in the Northwest. Find out about how these two came together and started collaborating, how they're staying safe/sane during these weird times, some of their inspirations + hear songs from their album "Lavender Lemonade".