In this episode, we interview Walter Martin. Best known as a founding member of the Walkmen (who went on indefinite hiatus in 2013), this singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist has been composing music for film, TV, commercials and children as well as launching a prolific solo career for adults. His sixth solo LP, The Bear, is out March 25 on his Ile Flottante Music label. In this podcast, Walter talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview John Oates (Hall & Oates). He's half of the biggest-selling musical duo of all-time (with Daryl Hall, of course), but recently, he's been doing his own thing. His latest album is Live In Nashville (Thirty Tigers), recorded with his Good Road Band, whose members have played with the likes of Dan Auerbach (Black Keys) and Kacey Musgraves. In March, Oates and Good Road Band guitarist Guthrie Trapp are hitting the road to perform an evening of songs and stories. In this podcast, John talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Allen Epley (Shiner). Sure, Shiner's "new" reunion album came out back in 2020, but as you might've noticed, there's been too much of not enough in the world since then. Thus, the Kansas City post-punk legends are only getting around to touring in support of the LP now. Catch an older, wiser Shiner on the East Coast and in the Midwest in March. In this podcast, Allen talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Jeff Kelly (Green Pajamas). Since 1984, the Green Pajamas have released more than 30 albums, not including EPs, singles and compilation appearances. In addition, Kelly has issued countless solo album, the latest of which is 2002's This Haunted Hill (Green Monkey). The new, Bandcamp-only Under The Radar: A Bootleg History Of The Green Pajamas” Vol. 1-3 compiles 56 outtakes, alternate versions and live recordings that the Pajamas cut between 1984 and last year. In this podcast, Jeff talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth). This music legend has done it all in a career that spans more than four decades. Moore's latest is Screen Time (Southern Lord), a collection of 10 instrumental guitar pieces he recorded in 2000 in the early stages of the pandemic shutdown. In this podcast, Thurston talks—albeit very briefly—about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Jesse Malin. The Mayor Of The Lower East Side made his latest a double. Not only is Sad And Beautiful World (Wicked Cool) a 17-song, two-LP set (one's "roots," one's "rock"), it also features the likes of HR (Bad Brains), Lucinda Williams and Tommy Stinson, not to mention a Tom Petty cover. Catch this live wire on tour this winter and spring. In this podcast, Jesse talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Rob Grote (The Districts). While the Philly band recorded new album Great American Painting (out March 11 via Fat Possum) as a quartet, the Districts have since trimmed down to a trio. The band has, however, added a new member to the live lineup, with shows scheduled for the next few months across Europe and the U.S. In this podcast, Rob talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Andy Bell. The Ride co-founder and longtime Oasis multi-instrumentalist (not to mention his work with Hurricane #1, Beady Eye, GLOK and many others) is currently performing live around England under the moniker Andy Bell Space Station. Ride is touring the U.K. in April and is planning to reissue some of its albums later in the year. In this podcast, Andy talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Joe Bonamassa. The blues guitar god kicks off his tour in February supporting the Grammy-nominated Royal Tea and the more recent Time Clocks. In this podcast, Joe talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Thao. With The Get Down Stay Down no more, Thao Nguyen and her new band are hitting the road in March in support of last fall's Temple (Deluxe Edition). In this podcast, Thao talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed her life and inspired her to make music.