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We’re back with another episode of Sugarshack Podcast and longtime friends Hirie came to hang out for another incredible session. Trish, Jamie, Beja, and Goji talk about navigating family dynamics, how Hirie formed as a band, and the meaning behind some of the songs off their new record, Mood Swing. Learn more about the Hirie Family and what makes them such an incredible band.

We’re kicking off a round of pop-up podcasts from our time at Wonderfront Music Festival with some Nashville country boys! Myron Elkins and his band are gaining momentum in their scene and we were excited to get some time to chat with them. In this episode, we talk about the evolution of their stripped down sad songs to funky country rock. Give Myron Elkins a follow on his social media pages and check out his tune “Hands to Myself.”

Welcome to the Sugarshack Family, Joey Harkum! Joey and his crew came through for their first session and we took some time to sit down and get to know them better. Joey Harkum has been a part of the modern reggae scene for quite some time and making this happen was a bucket list item for him. In this episode, hear about Joey’s journey from his band Pasadena to his solo project, making it in the Baltimore reggae scene, and more.

We sit down with a musical legend in this episode of the Sugarshack Podcast. Mihali is one of the most unique artists we’ve had a chance to hang out with. If you’re a fan of Mihali’s solo project and his band Twiddle, you’re going to love all the history he shares. On top of that, we spend time chatting about his musical influences, stories from the road, and where he’s headed as an artist.

This episode goes off the rails with Moi of Tomorrows Bad Seeds and Dan Kelly of Fortunate Youth. These long-time friends reminisce on their crazy stories from touring, how Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds actually started as a graffiti crew, and more. This was a special one, reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. We think you’re going to enjoy this one as much as we did!

It’s a Sugarshack Family reunion with the boys of Ballyhoo! The last time our friends were at the Shack was in 2014, when our channel was just starting out. Since then, so much has changed but our friendships with these dudes has only gotten stronger. Check out this hilarious episode where we talk about what the band is up to, what they’re excited about, and how they manage personal life challenges in the music scene. Be sure to check them out on socials and share this episode with your friends!

If you haven’t listened to Coyote Island yet, you’re seriously missing out. Not only are they great musicians, they’re also pretty rad people. Get to know some of the members of Coyote Island, Mike and Amir, in this episode. These guys have become homies right off the bat, we think the scene is going to eat them up. Check out their music and see for yourself!

We had a great time hanging out with Micah Pueschel and Micah Brown of Iration on the Sugarshack Stage at Reggae Rise Up St Petersburg, FL. The guys open up about their early days of playing music, learning the ropes of touring with Pepper, dabbling in the NFT game, and what a typical day in the life of a rockstar looks like for them. Thanks for chattin’ with us guys! Can’t wait to have you at the Shack.

In this week’s podcast drop, we sit down with Brandon from Bumpin’ Uglies, a long time homie of Sugarshack, to catch up at Reggae Rise Up 2022. We talk about the band's history, what it takes to be a full time musician, and why Brandon decided to kick booze out of his life. We’ve got mad respect for Brandon and his crew, so give Bumpin’ Uglies a listen and check them out on social media.

Back at our Reggae Rise Up Pop-Up Podcast, we sat down with another reggae legend, Eli Mac. Coming all the way from Hawaii, Eli and Bryce talk about how she got started in her music career by placing top 10 on American Idol, some of her top musical influences, and how she pursued her passion for creating music even when times were tough. Eli is such a vibe and all around down to earth person to hang with. She’s working on a full length album now, so make sure to stay updated with her online.