In this Album Dive episode, I’m joined by Cody Hanson—drummer and founding member of the multi-platinum rock band Hinder—to celebrate the release of their brand-new album, Back To Life, and reflect on the 20th anniversary of their breakout debut, Extreme Behavior.

We explore the evolution of Hinder’s sound over the past two decades, the story behind their unreleased 2020 album, and what it means to release Back To Life through Evil Teen Records. Cody also shares insight into how streaming platforms influence the band’s strategy when it comes to releasing singles and full albums.

We discuss the art of crafting setlists that balance Hinder’s biggest hits with fan favorites and new material, along with their creative approach to cover songs—like Eddie Money’s “Take Me Home Tonight” and The Eagles’ “Life In The Fast Lane.” Cody also weighs in on Lakeview’s country take on “Lips of An Angel,” and reveals the five essential Hinder tracks he’d include on his ultimate mixtape.

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This week I'm thrilled to welcome back Zack Derby, co-host of ⁠The Neatcast⁠, as he joins me to craft an epic 90s rock playlist, featuring the best album openers from across the entire decade. From grunge anthems & punk rock sing-alongs to hard rock & alt-rock classics, we’re celebrating the iconic first tracks that defined a generation with each & every CD spin.

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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Chris Vos, lead singer and guitarist of The Record Company, for an in-depth conversation covering highlights from across the band's career.

We dive into the fascinating story behind the band’s name — and how their label reacted to it. Chris opens up about the pressure following their Grammy Award nomination for Give It Back To You, and how it influenced their second album All Of This Life.

We also discuss working with the legendary producer T-Bone Burnett to re-record “You & Me Now,” and explore how placements on hit TV shows like Suits, Nashville, Shameless and CSI have impacted their journey.

Plus, we get into the cover songs they’ve recorded over the years, including the Beastie Boys' "So What’cha Want," Cypress Hill’s "I Wanna Get High," and Big Mama Thornton’s "Ball & Chain." Chris shares insights into how The Record Company’s sound has evolved across their discography — and much more.

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In this Album Dive episode, I’m joined by Chris Ballew of The Presidents of The United States of America as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band’s self-titled debut—an album that helped define what ‘90s alternative rock felt like. Chris and I get into everything: his run performing with Beck’s live band, the origins (and wonderfully weird design) of the basitar and guitbass, and how the Presidents carved out their own lane as “the alternative to the alternative.”

We dig into the stories behind the hits—“Lump,” “Kitty,” “Feather Pluckin’,” “Peaches”—and the unexpected chain of events that led to Weird Al Yankovic's parody “Gump.” Chris also shares why Wayne Kramer of MC5 initially shut down their “Kick Out the Jams” cover, how their version of “Video Killed the Radio Star” came to be, and the wild nu-metal detour that was Subset, his project with Sir Mix-A-Lot. And of course, we talk about his solo adventures, from Casper Babypants to the twice-a-year solo albums he continues to release.

From behind-the-scenes moments to genuine musical innovation, this episode is packed with the stories and spirit that made The Presidents so memorable. If you love ‘90s alt-rock, deep cuts, or just a great origin story, you’re in for a good one.

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As WrestleMania 41 approaches, WWE fans are gearing up for another unforgettable event —and we’re joining the excitement with a special episode featuring The Four Jobbers: Brad, Jordan, Ryan, and Jason. This week, our panel dives into the ultimate showdown of sound by curating a playlist of the Top 10 WWE Entrance Themes from WrestleMania History. From legendary intros to iconic superstar music, we’re breaking down the best entrance songs ever heard on the grandest stage of them all.

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In this exclusive Industry Dive episode, I’m joined by Chris Gehringer — Senior Mastering Engineer and Partner at Sterling Sound — for a deep dive into modern music mastering and the never-ending conversation around loudness.

With decades behind the glass, Chris has mastered everything from Wu-Tang Clan’s Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and Naughty By Nature’s self-titled debut to modern chart-toppers from Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Dua Lipa. Along the way, he’s earned more than 20 Grammy nominations and built a reputation as one of the most trusted ears in the business.

We talk about how mastering has evolved over the years — what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how today’s tools and expectations have reshaped the way records sound. We dig into the current state of the loudness wars, the real impact of brickwalling on dynamics, and whether the industry is finally starting to accept that louder doesn’t always mean better.

Chris also shares stories from inside Sterling Sound, including insights into the interludes he helped create for 36 Chambers, thoughts on the controversy surrounding Metallica’s Death Magnetic, and where immersive formats like Dolby Atmos — along with AI — fit into the future of mastering. Along the way, we even touch on perspectives from artists like Shinedown’s Eric Bass, who’s been vocal about his preference for more dynamic masters.

Whether you’re an industry professional, an audio nerd, or just someone who’s ever wondered why certain records feel the way they do, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the art, science, and philosophy behind the final step of making music sound finished.

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In honor of Record Store Day, we're diving into the rich history and cultural impact of this iconic event with a special Tunestiles Throwback interview.

Join us as we chat with Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton about the origins of RSD, the legendary Record Store Day Ambassadors over the years—including Metallica, Jack White, Josh Homme, and the Foo Fighters—and what it takes to secure those coveted exclusive RSD releases.

We also explore the electrifying live events, navigating the ever-changing social media landscape, managing record flippers, and—most importantly—how Record Store Day continues to champion and celebrate independent record stores around the globe!

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This week’s guest curator is Sean Faust, and we're crafting a playlist filled with our favorite songs from Phish’s studio catalog (yes, studio catalog). Our goal with this mix was to create the perfect “Phish 101” mix, for someone who’s completely new to their music. To do that, we went with a mix of fan favorites, radio hits (yes, there were some charting songs), and songs that would transition the listener from the studio to the stage (ie, seeing them live).

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This week’s guest curator is Jon Loree, drummer for both Tantric & Smile Empty Soul, and we’re compiling a playlist featuring 20 of the greatest cowbell anthems in rock music, all guaranteed to be the perfect prescription for that fever.

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On this “Song Dive” episode, I am joined by Tim Foreman of Switchfoot to talk about the band’s collaboration with blues legend Buddy Guy, “Last Man Standing.”

We also discuss: Tim’s new solo project Bongo Chico, and preview the debut single from the project “When You Walked Away;” the 20th anniversary of the band’s “Nothing Is Sound” album; how the band was sucked into Sony’s XCP Copy Protection controversy (alongside of Foo Fighters’ “In Your Honor”), and the unique way the band responded; and some updates on Switchfoot’s next studio album, which (spoiler alert) is going to be a return to a more guitar driven sound!

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