Sound for Thought

“I’m in this unique position of being a perfectionist... but not that talented!” Episode #17 features the extremely talented and comical Andy Bianculli of Austin-based band Star Parks! Their latest album, The New Sounds of Late Capitalism is available now. Andy and I talk about the important things in life like cats, old movies, and 90’s NYC punk music. Andy rants about the pros and cons of living in Austin, listening to music that sounds really happy but is about sad things, pre-celebratory falls from grace, the architecture of songs, fucking up every bridge he’s ever written, photography, and sports! Also many more riveting topics you won’t wanna miss. We play a game of Soundtrack to Your Life and most importantly, Andy explains why he makes music! Featured tracks: Something More and Hobby Horse.

“Sorry, I’m like hungover as shit and covered in cat hair… let’s do this.” This very special episode features all three wonderfully talented and charming STUDS/dweebs/jabronis from The Haunts! Our conversation ranges over everything from how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their music and personal lives, to stories about having military personnel point guns at their minivan! We talk about how they came together as a band, their biggest influences, their pets, their opinions on the LA music scene and so much more. Most importantly, Aaron, Alanna, and Max explain why they make music! Featured tracks: New Mexico and Kids in the Street.

“I never wanted to practice… I just wanted to be outside ballin’… ” The one and only Aaron Shadrow joins the show and we’re even lucky enough to hear his dog Cooper chime in with a few borks as well! We talk about social distancing, his sporadic creative process, spiritual epiphanies, tales of dire food poisoning and so much more. We play another game of Soundtrack to Your Life and most importantly, Aaron explains why he makes music! Featured tracks: Love Relapse and X-Acto.

“My first song was a love song about a koala”. You may know him as Jordie Saenz, or as Lakewalks. You may know him from his work with Love You Later. But if you don't know him or his music, you're missing out. Mr. Jordie and I talked about creative ruts, tour life, song debt, the indie romance film that is his marriage, Pokémon, BoJack Horseman, and many other lovely topics. We also play a game of Soundtrack to Your Life and most importantly, Jordie explains why he makes music! Featured tracks: Easy and Make Gold.

“To sum that all up, you gotta get drunk. At least a little bit, because then you can be vulnerable and heartfelt and also a macho dumbass.” John Pagliassotti of Delta Dagger (AKA the nicest guy ever) comes on the show and we have a chat for the ages. We talk about his home studio setup in SLO, the difference between Savage Henry and Delta Dagger, LEGOS, the IV music scene, Simpsonswave and so much more. Of course, most importantly, John explains why he makes music. We also play the most intense game of Soundtrack to Your Life so far. Featured tracks: Daft Drunk and Count to Four.

“It’s just against everything that I believe in... but it’s so fun! I just wanna smash stuff all the time.” Episode 12 of Sound for Thought takes place on a scenic balcony in Los Angeles. McCall and I talk about all sorts of things like ordinal linguistic synesthesia, new year’s resolutions, My Favorite Murder, and more. We discuss the struggle of making art for other people, and what it feels like to create something from nothing. Most importantly, McCall explains why she makes music! Featured tracks: Lavender and Stone Cold.

“I’m all about yin and yang. I’m yin, Jessie’s yang. He’s the fucking piece of shit side of me and I’m the perfect angel baby boy.” This episode was recorded at Back Alley Studios and features the funny and talented Austin Montero and Jessie Murillo of Montero y Murillo. We talk about a whole bunch of stuff like the evolution of their friendship and musical interests, a $20 acoustic guitar from a local hardware store, Pikachu’s butthole, Dwayne The Rock Johnson T-shirts, recording farts to incorporate into Christmas songs, and so much more. We also play an original game called Soundtrack to Your Life for the first time on the show! Most importantly, Austin and Jessie explain why they make music. Featured tracks: Now That You're Gone and Fake Dreams.

“If I can perform and create that excitement over something that I am making on stage, there is nothing else in the world that is better than that.” This very special 10th episode features the wonderful Rae Cole, she’s a fantastic vocalist and musician with a cute pup named Indie. We talk about music as therapy, her band Calling Cadence, the screamo metal genre, collaborating with family, and a whole bunch more! Most importantly, Rae explains why she makes music. Featured tracks: Enough and Took A Chance On Me.

“I literally go day by day, I don’t know what I’m doing in two hours.” My old pal Andrew Hammond AKA Harmonomy comes on the show and we talk about music education, opera music, golf, philosophy, and so much more. He gives his take on how to break out of a writer’s block and, most importantly, Andrew explains why he makes music. Featured tracks: Keep You Close and I Notice.

“I think half of growing up is learning what to offend people by.” D.C.R. Pollock is the man you’re listening to on this one. We talk about jank rigs, blind goldfish, SpongeBob, Tom Waits, the OC music scene, and so much more. We also run through each-other's Spotify Wrapped for 2019! Most importantly, David explains why he makes music! Featured tracks: Hank Williams and Cold Tub.