With the onset of COVID-19, Valdosta's music scene is temporarily set on pause but we sat down with Taking Meds, March 14 right after the last show of their now canceled SXSW tour. We talk a little about the virus, Florida's many anti-abortion billboards, Talking Heads and new stuff the band is working on.

Rock and roll band from south Florida stop in to chat about the importance of band etiquette, how Florida changes a person and a 72-hour drone music festival.

On a special episode of Off the Record, we say goodbye to one of our own. Sarah Warrender AKA Chill Parade has vacated her position in the VDT newsroom to go work for the New York Times. But before she peaces out forever, Sarah joins us to discuss her music, the Newsboys, baby photos, and Slash's hat.

Local Valdosta band, Box Prince tells us the story behind the first single, "CAT!," how the band came to be, their connection with the cartoon Adventure Time and the potential of asking the question, "Have you ever heard of Thin Lizzy?"

Riley Moore WALKED the eastern seaboard of the United States as part of a tour from Maine to Georgia. He explains the logistics of that and some of the highlight experiences from the trek like crashing on former UGA running back Todd Gurley's couch.

Orlando screamo band Gillian Carter, share stories about how they learned to tour, performing on Audiotree, working with Santa Claus, as well as the band's stance on the 'Gif/Jif' debate.

On a special episode of Off the Record, D&D interview the podcast's first local band, Mama Stone. The indie-rock trio tells us about the recent surge in new music coming out of Valdosta, a semi-voluntary blood pact between them, their spirit animals and Christian rock music.