Back to The Locals Fest Pt. 2 is this weekend at Tony V's in Everett, so I had festival organizer Taylor Cort on the show to chat about the lineup, what it took to bring this together, his history as a promoter and more

This episode features songs from College Radio, Always Naked and TOARN. Turn it up!

Crossing Crusades join me this week to chat about some upcoming shows and PREMIERE two brand new songs - "Into the Fire" and "Fallout". This is the first time anyone outside of the band is hearing these songs, so get ready to rock out.

After you're finished listening to the episode - click here to check out the GNARLY new video for "Captor"

38 Coffin is a killer rock n roll band from right here in Seattle. The band formed during the pandemic and got goin immediately - they recorded an released a rad record and have played a ton of shows. They are playing 3 shows coming up this week so go ahead and give this a listen then go see them rock out. 
This interview features 3 songs from 38 Coffin. Turn it up and keep it local! 

KAIZO is a northwest metalcore / hardcore band who formed just month before the pandemic. I had the band up for the first in studio interview in 2 1/2 years! We chatted about influences, how they came together, the future of the band and much more . 
This interview features  three songs by Kaizo. Turn it up! 

Cynthia Brothers is a Seattle native who runs a popular social media account called @VanishingSeattle. She documents the changing landscape of Seattle and focuses much of her coverage on independent and family owned businesses. I sat down with Cynthia to talk about the history of her project, her history with Northwest music, the bands she has played in, iconic Northwest venues, the changing face of Seattle and much more. 
Stay tuned til the end to hear a song by one of Cynthia's former bands - Noddy

Avenue East is an awesome progressive melodic rock band based in Seattle. I chatted with the members about their newest release "Ace and Indigo", the story of the band, influences, shows coming out of the pandemic and much more 
This interview features two songs from Avenue East. Turn it up! 

Baby and the Nobodies are a rad Olympia-based rock n roll band. I spoke with Baby and a Nobody (haha) about their history, upcoming shows, their love of all things rock n roll + more.

This interview features two songs from Baby and the Nobodies. Turn it up!

This week is a bit of a different type of episode - SMASH (Seattle Musicians Access To Sustainable Healthcare) is a wonderful nonprofit organization in the city that helps tons of musicians get the help and healthcare they need. I spoke with Outreach and Communications Manager Nikki Barron about the "Anti-27 Club" Campaign that is focused around harm reduction in the music community.

For more information on the Anti 27 Club and info on how to contact SMASH click here

Will Andrews is an incredibly talented drummer who plays with Ten Miles Wide and The Walking Papers. I chatted with Will about the upcoming Ten Miles Wide show on September 24th at Easy Street Records, their upcoming album, the vinyl release of "Ten Miles Wide" by The Mothership and much more. 
Stay tuned til the end to hear a brand new song by Ten Miles Wide 
Catch them Saturday September 24th at Easy Street Records in West Seattle! 

Seattle power trio Hutchie is playing a show this coming Friday (September 9th) at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard, so I chatted with the three members about their debut album "Some Other Way," being "lifers" in music, forming during the pandemic and much more. 
This interview features two songs from the Hutchie album "Some Other Way" available now!