This week’s episode features my new friend Jackson Vincent from Philadelphia. He is an art student with a brand new album out called Normal Tension. I featured a couple of his songs on the episode. One is called “Happiest” and the other is called “Roving Soul.” We had a real well rounded conversation about film, photography, music, and Jackson’s general philosophies on writing. We also talked about his style of music in particular because he uses auto-tune in a unique way. In my mind his sound is akin to Eilliot Smith (from the Good Will Hunting soundtrack) or something along those lines. Jackson self-describes his music with the tag line “Music For Ghosts.” If you like his stuff you can find it on Spotify or at the links below listed in the episode notes. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists. 

Spotify

Instagram

YouTube

Website

Linktree

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This week’s episode features my guest Greg from the Philadelphia based indie rock band Unlucky Mammals. We are playing a show together this Friday in Philly at The Grape Room with some of our mutual friends including Bees!, Dont Pretty, & Wisher. So if you’re in the neighborhood definitely feel free to stop by. Greg and I had a fun conversation about all things music as well as all things literature and baseball. By the sound of it Greg is a teacher and author. I featured his songs “Socratic Meathead” & “Engines.” Which you can find on Spotify/iTunes/Bandcamp and I’ve added the links to the band in the episode notes if you want to give them a follow. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. 

https://www.facebook.com/unluckymammals

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EdtKODoAIMkhAneT67iSw?si=tG3YcbNFR-aS3_K_hV4w0g

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This week’s episode features my guest Maurits from the Amsterdam/Belgium based metal band Titans. Titans is a "heavy melodic band, striving to bring a positive reflection on the darker aspects of life by means of strong lyrical storytelling." They’ve been releasing music since 2017. I featured their latest track called, “King Of Misery.” The song "highlights a pattern of self-destruction and self-hate while offering a message to embrace who you are and to be proud of your accomplishments, regardless of how trivial they may appear." So if you’re into the metal you can definitely check it out on Spotify or wherever.  But anyway, Mauritis and I had a fun conversation about everything the band has been up to and the general music culture in Amsterdam. Thanks for supporting local music and local bands. 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/titanshardcore 

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This week’s episode features my guests Marty, Sam, and Art from the Maryland based band Rattle Root. We met up in person at one my favorite haunts (Gilley's) in Rockville, MD to talk about their music. They have an eccentric approach to songwriting and performance. The guys call their sound “Roots & Roll” and have been playing together for a couple years now. I featured their songs “Getting Warmer” and “L.W. Pamphlet” respectively. You can find their stuff in all the usual streaming places. They are working on new music and you will find updates on their socials. I listed their links in the episode notes. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. 

https://www.facebook.com/rattleroot/

Spotify Link

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This week’s episode features Washington D.C. area hip hop artist Marc 2ray. He’s been releasing music for a few years now and has been using his lyrics to educate and empower during that time. Marc has Armenian Genocide survivors in his lineage which inspired him to write a song called “1915.” The track has been characterized as his most impactful release thus far and I featured in on this episode.  I also featured Marc’s latest release “True Craft” ft. MC Bravado x Allison Balanc which you can check out on Spotify or wherever you stream music. I featured Marc’s links in the episode notes so you can give him a follow on the socials as well. 

https://marc2ray.com

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Episode 158 features my guests Matt & John from The Mack Brothers out of South Philadelphia. They are an Alt Rock duo who derive their sound from 2000s indie rock and 90’s brit pop. They just released two new songs, “There Goes My Baby” and “Just A Summer Away” respectively. I featured both songs on the episode. The guys also have their own show on Youtube called The Mack Brothers Podcast. We had a fun conversation about all sorts of stuff including our mutual Philly friends Bees! and Scoopski. So whether you are friends or fans of The Mack Brothers hopefully you enjoy the conversation. As always thanks for supporting local music and local art. 

YT Link

spofity

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This week’s episode with is with local producer and musician Tony Correlli of The Deep End Studio in Baltimore. Tony has been recording music for over 20 years and is a massive supporter of the scene. We had a really in depth conversation about all the projects he has going on including a music compilation called The Charm City Sampler featuring all local artists. He also makes custom microphones for bands around the world. And his personal band is called “Steep Steps” which was featured in a movie soundtrack for an indie flick called “Butterfly Kisses.” So whether you are friends of fans of Tony’s hopefully you like the episode. I featured Steep Steps track called “Sophia.” You can see Tony at his next show at this year’s Maryland Science Center Halloween party. He is doing a Foo Fighters Tribute set with a friends band. Check out all the links to Tony’s stuff in the episode description. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. 

www.thedeependstudio.com

www.steep-steps.com

www.charmcitysampler.com

www.granelliaudiolabs.com

Charm City Sampler 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3MtKOSh76WaFSXCL8kQcks?si=01c8d55239194cc5

Sophia Music Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LU2arhhxik

Outlines Music Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGvqn9wfccg

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This week’s episode features Jose Rios from the indie rock band Los Kombi out of Apple Valley, California. I came across his music on the Indie Music Feedback subreddit and wanted to get him on the show. Los Kombi has an impressively polished west coast indie rock sound for a band that only recently formed during the pandemic. They just uploaded their first Spotify release called “Beverly” which we discussed in the interview. As well as Jose’s recording process and some of the things he’s learned over the past few years. The band has a show this Friday in Oldetown Victorville at 8pm, details for which will be on the flier on IG. I also listed the links for Los Kombi below in the episode description. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. 

Spotify Link

https://soundcloud.com/user-681874000

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Episode 155 features Demi the Daredevil frontman Jeff Azar from Austin, TX. They describe their sound as alt/emo/pop and I would add that they certainly have a touch of theater in their sound. They have been making music since 2017 and have eclipsed over 4 million Spotify streams thus far. In our conversation we discussed our mutual interests in certain authors, Austin area landmarks, TX2, mental health, and the tragic events that lead Jeff to take the reins as lead singer of the band. I featured the band’s latest release called “Withering Heights.” If you are in the Austin area Demi will be playing a show tonight (Friday the 23rd) @Empire Control Room & Garage in Austin. We also talked about their upcoming date at Sounds at the Farm 10/29 in MO. Which features Wheatus on the bill. Anyway, thanks for listening and supporting local music. Have a good weekend. 

http://www.demithedaredevil.com

spotify link

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Episode 154 features my new friend Jack O’Connell from Baltimore. He is a producer, engineer, and mixer, as well as a drummer. I featured his website in the episode description. We had a well-rounded conversation about his background in music and his style of producing. I featured 2 songs of his on this episode, including “Trevor (I Could be Anyone for You)” by his band with his brother, Backyard Games, as well as a cover of nothing,nowhere that Jack produced and drummed on called “Hopes Up” with ThonggDeLonge. If you are interested in finding a new producer or looking for a drummer, definitely hit Jack up. Thanks for listening and supporting local music!

https://www.oconnellsound.com

https://linktr.ee/JackOnDrums

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