Rock Paper Podcast

Gabe Stroup & James Dill (RPP debut) join me to talk about their new single "Parades", recording, and we get excited about this weekends Ink Spot Block Party!!

On this episode you'll hear

• Parades

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m71aZNngPiY

Pick up their album EXIT STRATEGIES if you haven't done so!

See Sky Burnt White LIVE

9/9 at 8th Annual Ink Spot Block Party with Fivefold, The Hush List, Inimical Drive, City of Parks, Discrepancies, Ashland, Hollow Point Heroes, OATM, Divide The Empire, Soundtrapp, Common Jones, Guerrilla Theory, Denver Wade Trent, The Weapon & Sneaky Tree

10/7 at IKANDU's Acoustic benefit for Autism with System Slave, OATM, Verba Stellae, Divide the Empire & Robby Kallery

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The other night I stopped by Encapsulated Studios in St.Louis, MO to talk with Mike & Steven of Encapsulated Records. We got into how Mike started as a record label & he offered up some advice for bands looking to put out records. We talked about some of the bands releasing albums on Encapsulated Records like Sweat Shoppe, Company Retreat & Path of Might. We also talk about Steven's work with Independent Artists For Positive Change and some of the fun shows they've been putting together to raise some money for those in need.

On this episode you'll hear

• Sweat Shoppe "Robot Overlords" from their brand new release THE FUTURE IS A MADE UP MIND

Find more information at EncapsulatedRecords.com. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Follow the Encapsulated Records Spotify playlist!!

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Logan & Jordan of Hounds return to the show to talk about their brand new album! We get into talking about recording it, some of the stories behind the songs, a sneak peek at the album, talk about the Gaslight acoustic session and so much more!

Left: Logan Mohler (Drums) & Right: Jordan Slone (Guitar/Vocals)

Pre-Order the new album today and receive the Acoustic EP free!! Head over to HoundsSounds.com today to buy the album. The album will be available worldwide on Friday Sept 8th

On this episode you'll hear

• Sunburnt
• White Rabbit (Jefferson Airplane Cover)

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Thanks to Music Record Shop for their support! New records in every Friday! Visit them at their new location in the Dotzack Building. Shop online 24/7 at MusicRecordShop.com.

Check out my friends Gig-A-Bit Rocks at Gigabitrocks.com  If you or your band is looking to tour, Gig-A-Bit Rocks wants to help!

Proud to welcome Dynamic Screen Printing to the show! These guys have been doing amazing work, including the new Rock Paper Podcast shirts!

https://www.facebook.com/dynamicscreenprinting/

The other night I went over to Modern Day Zero's band practice. It was really awesome being able to watch these guys play songs for the first time in 10 years. I had a fantastic time getting to hang out with them and talk about their reunion show coming up at Delmar Hall.

Modern Day Zer0 is (Left to Right): Scott Gertken (Vocals), Scott Davis (Guitar), Brian Pearia (Drums), Matt Arana (Guitar). Not Pictured: Rich Criebaum (Bass)

See Modern Day Zero LIVE

9/23 with Cavo at Delmar Hall

Tickets available here: DelmarHall.com

On this episode you'll hear

• Mesh STL "Believe Me"
• Mesh STL "Maybe Tomorrow"
• Modern Day Zero "Sick Inside"

Pick up some Mesh STL or Modern Day Zero music on ITunes, Amazon & Spotify. Follow the band on Facebook for more updates.

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Zach & Brent of Silent Hollow make their highly anticipated return back to the show! We get into some of the changes to the Silent Hollow lineup, talk about Rock Fest this weekend, float trips, working on new music, & jam some live acoustic!

On this episode you'll hear them cover Incubus "Pardon Me" live acoustic. Check out their CONNECTION LOST EP if you haven't done so. Available on ITunes & Spotify. New tunes on the way!

See them LIVE

9/2 at Bird's Nest Lodge in Steelville, MO for ROCK FEST along with Calloway Circus, 5 Stories, Nowake, The Judge, Tree One Four, System Slave, Discrepancies, The Former Me, Thieves To Kings, Outcome of Betrayal, Maximus, Cuvi & more

10/14 at Pop's for Thieves To Kings EP Release Party with Project Emira, Hollow Point Heroes, and Seventh Sword

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The other day I caught up with brother & sister Tyler & Kristen to talk about their band LeLand's Road. We get into the history of the group, their start in coffee shops, playing covers and then making the transfer into writing originals. After 8 years of playing together, the group has their debut record FAR FROM GIANTS completed. They shared stories of some of the all-star players they invited to play on the album. We also get into talking about their upcoming Release Party as well as their work with Taylor Rozier's Hope For A Cure foundation.

See them LIVE

9/1 at The Ready Room for their Release Party with special guests Fresh Heir & Alexander Ruwe

10% of sales (albums & shirts) will be donated to the Taylor Rozier's Hope For A Cure in honor of Tyler & Kristen's Grandfather.

Pick up the album FAR FROM GIANTS at the party or available on ITunes, Spotify or LeLandsRoad.com 

On this episode you'll hear 3 tracks from the album

• Headlights
• Fire In The Sky (Live Acoustic)
• Hold On

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New Hard Rock band The Weapon stops by the show to talk about their sound, how the band formed & some of their background in other bands. Ryan Mills brought the snacks so about half way through the show the snacks take over and we review the new Chocolate Twinkies and eat a few dozen Oreos.

The Weapon is (Left to Right): Patrick (Vocals), Jordan (Drums), Ryan (Guitar). Not pictured: Andy (Guitar) & Jared (Bass).

To hold us over til they get some recordings of their original songs, The Weapon performed an acoustic cover of Sevendust "Black"

See them LIVE

9/9 at Ink Spot Block Party in Troy, MO at Lincoln County Fairgrounds along with

• Fivefold
• Inimical Drive
• The Hush List
• Sky Burnt White
• Discrepancies
• Common Jones
• Guerrilla Theory
• Divide The Empire
• City of Parks
• Ashland
• Hollow Point Heroes
• OATM
• Soundtrapp
• Sneaky Tree
• Denver Wade Trent

FREE show with ticket from any band or vendors!

Follow The Weapon on Facebook for more dates!

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Thanks to Music Record Shop for their support! New records in every Friday! Visit them at their new location in the Dotzack Building. Shop online 24/7 at MusicRecordShop.com.

Check out my friends Gig-A-Bit Rocks at Gigabitrocks.com  If you or your band is looking to tour, Gig-A-Bit Rocks wants to help!

For The City returns!! I caught up with Wiley & Burton of For The City to talk about their brand new album PANIC, their release party, stories behind the songs, recording with Dan Marsala (Story of the Year), sharing the stage with Halestorm & Trapt and more.

Wiley Johnson (Vocals) & Jeremy Burton (Bass) of For The City

See them LIVE 8/25 at Pop's for their Release Party with special guests:

• Inner Outlines
• Hello Halo (NY)
• My Legacy My Ghost
• Slushwave

Tickets are $5 advance $8 at the door. Purchase here: https://squareup.com/store/forthecity/

On this episode you'll get a sneak peek at 2 new songs from PANIC

• Panic
• Self Sabotage

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Illphonics return to the show! I caught up with Kevin & Fallout of Illphonics the other night to discuss their new album PURPLE PIANO SOCIETY, touring, some advice for others looking to tour and so much more.

On this episode you'll hear 3 songs from their new album PURPLE PIANO SOCIETY

• Heights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KPr6KwAQiw

• Merlin
• Swear

Pick up the album today wherever you buy digital music, Illphonics.net  or stream it on Spotify. Pick up a physical copy at Vintage Vinyl in St.Louis or at any shows!

See Illphonics LIVE

8/26 at Old Rock House with Caveofswords, Chris Grindz & Tonina Saputo

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Thanks to Music Record Shop for their support! New records in every Friday! Visit them at their new location in the Dotzack Building. Shop online 24/7 at MusicRecordShop.com.

Check out my friends Gig-A-Bit Rocks at Gigabitrocks.com  If you or your band is looking to tour, Gig-A-Bit Rocks wants to help!

Gavin M returns to the show to talk about what he's been up to including a solo Gavin M EP and an EP with his band The Daisy Ad. Both of them being recorded at Gaslight in St.Louis, MO. We also get into some of the stories behind the songs, upcoming shows, some really great recent shows he's played as well as being a part of the 11th annual An Under Cover Weekend.

See The Daisy Ad LIVE as Gorillaz at AUCW at Delmar Hall on August 26th

Full weekend of incredible talent playing your favorite songs. Get tickets TODAY at Undercoverweekend.com

You can also catch The Daisy Ad at Old Rock House on August 30th with Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts

On this episode you'll hear 3 exclusive new songs

• Gavin M "Hope I Never Lose This"
• The Daisy Ad "Jump Up & Shout"
• The Daisy Ad "Existential"

Find more The Daisy Ad & Gavin M music on Bandcamp.com. Follow them on Facebook & Instagram.

Thanks to Music Record Shop for their support! New records in every Friday! Visit them at their new location in the Dotzack Building. Shop online 24/7 at MusicRecordShop.com.

Check out my friends Gig-A-Bit Rocks at Gigabitrocks.com  If you or your band is looking to tour, Gig-A-Bit Rocks wants to help!