Scene Unheard

Steve Soboslai, Chris Fafalios and Cory Muro of Punchline stopped in for Episode 4 to talk about their new album (11th!) in the works, their several different touring experiences in the last year, advice they have for up-and-coming bands, and Mason Ramsey.

Pittsburgh rapper/singer Mars Jackson came in-studio to share his message of positivity, giving back to the community that groomed him, Pittsburgh hip hop, and going from a "no" to a whole lot of "yes."

Jay Wiley, frontman of The Hawkeyes stopped by to talk about the rock band's metamorphosis over the years. Sitting on a new record and anticipating a summer packed with gigs, Jay and I found ourselves discussing the influences that shaped The Hawkeyes, both musical and personal.

Jac Carson rung in his homecoming trip to Pittsburgh by kicking off the new season of the podcast. He currently lives in Philly, and he's the frontman of the alt-blues outfit Jac With No K. We talked about his start in Upper St. Clair, and we compared and contrasted the local music scene in Pittsburgh to the one across the state in Philadelphia.

My chat with Harrison Wargo, frontman of Badboxes. We discussed his upcoming album (equipped to deliver roughly 30 songs), the stigmas surrounding electronic music and the nature of touring for introverts such as ourselves. Enjoy the Season 2 finale of Scene Unheard.

The first metal band to grace the podcast, Brian and Evan of Greywalker Greywalked me through the ins and outs of the genre. We discuss crossover sounds, how to perform vocally without damage, and we touched on some misconceptions about metal shows. Eric Church also came up.

Roger Romero has been a freelance saxophonist for years in Pittsburgh. He's collaborated with bands all across the board, but is now beginning his solo career as feralcat with a debut album due June 1. We discussed his upcoming release, the stereotypes of sax players, and the general strain of staying true to yourself in an industry such as this.

This is an important episode, and one I've been looking forward to for a long time. Clara Kent, soul singer/songwriter and visual artist from Homewood, PA sat down to talk about her debut record, relationships, adding local openers to shows, and more representation in Pittsburgh.

Connor Murray, creator of local label Crafted Sounds is about to celebrate two major milestones -- the third year of the label and his 21st birthday. With a celebratory compilation album and release show a week away, we talked about work-life balance, networking, and the importance of gratitude in the business of self-promotion.

You can't really describe them in just one word, but after giving them a listen, it's easy to distinguish them from other hard rock bands in town. Smokey Bellows is a dynamic outfit in not just their sound (washboard included), but their style. Beef jerky sold separately.