This week on Sounds from the Keep, Mike Hamilton sat down with us to talk about the process of promoting shows, the cost/benefit balance of hosting live music, and the difficulty of keeping a crowd engaged.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Trevor Zajac sat down to talk with Will Latham and me about moving to Austin, his aspirations to become a producer, and how Fritos can expand your social network.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Ryan Berg sat down to talk with me about blending music with friendship and business, the landscape of Dallas as a viable place for musicians to make a living, and the recording process of his recently released album titled, The Velvet Ears.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Dan Benjamin sat down to talk with me about jug-style music, lyrics that move him, and the ebb & flow of the country/blues scene in Dallas over the years.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Jes Spires sat down to talk with me about his lyrical influences, process of song formation, and where the inspiration for art originates from.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Will Latham and Jim Fitzgerald of Crowd Control, the open mic at Mudsmith on Lower Greenville, sat down to talk with me about collaborative writing techniques, the dangers of dissociation, and the way in which music can help build a better community.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Ed Desabelle sat down to talk with me about self-exploration, his transition to playing the blues, and avoiding the complacency of comfortable living.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Jessica and Brandon Burnett of Broke String Burnett sat down to talk with me about the Fort Worth music scene, the Southern Gothic genre, and their transition to playing as full-time musicians.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Nigel Newton sat down to talk with me about the unpredictable nature of jazz, the appeal of well-produced music, and the influence literature has had on his writing.

This week on Sounds from the Keep, Robert Trusko sat down to talk with me about experimenting with sound, the shifting roster of jazz musicians in an ensemble, and capturing music in a series of moments.