Here on The Backline Podcast, we don’t hold back.

*DISCLAIMER*

These are our opinions and views based off of our experiences and journey.

For some, this may be a controversial episode, or slightly triggering, but we are telling it like it is from our point-of-view.

In this episode, we talk about things surrounding music that drive us nuts.

Again, this is from our POV and these are OUR Pet Peeves, and it’s quite possible that someone else may not express or agree with the same views.

Tune in to listen below, or on our YouTube channel!

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As many of you know, we are done for 2024 as far as live shows go.

Tune in to hear our favorite shows we played in 2024, why we are calling it a year, what’s happening during our hiatus, and what the future holds!

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Mile 134 releasing singes started back pre-COVID and since then, we have released single after single…after single.

It’s been effective in terms of saving money, and also keeping our music fresh.

Tune in to hear us talk about each of our singles, and read on below where we dive real deep into each song - from ideas that spurred each song, to writing and putting together, to the meanings behind the songs, to the recording process!

*Paid Supporters: TWO “NEW” NEVER before released versions of a few singles coming your way today!*

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When people ask what we sound like, this is the release we tell them to check out.

Full fledged aggression and angst, this release is, in our opinion, our BEST. The emotion captured in our “Double-Single” release is what makes us so proud of it.

The release features a song that first got radio play, the show that got us into Summerfest, and an odd riff that was inspired by J-Lo and is also our toughest critics’ favorite song. We experimented with even lower tunings, guitar vocals, and a baritone guitar. The artwork that was 100% DIY earned a tattoo, and portrayed the album vibe and atmosphere so well.

Tune in to listen to why we were so proud of this release and continue to brand it as our favorite to this day.

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Local music is a wonderful thing. It allows us to not only express ourselves and entertain, but you meet so many great people, and create lifelong bonds and connections throughout your journey.

We met Justin (aka The Trembling Giant) at one of our favorite local venues’ “Thirsty Thursday Series” acoustic nights. His folk-punk/alternative style was super cool and refreshing, and really was a welcomed surprise that he played mostly originals. If you’ve kept up with our past readings, you know that locally, there are not many original-music based bands.

You can catch his original tunes at the END of our featured Twitch stream here for a limited time only - and his Spotify link at the bottom of this reading:

Justin came and hung out at Mile 134 HQ this month and we asked him questions WE wanted to know, and talked everything music.

Tune in to this month’s podcast episode to hear everything you wanted to know about The Trembling Giant!

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Raw, simple, slightly aggressive, with a hint of angst…

Micromanager was the first release as an OFFICIAL 2-piece, as many of the songs off the previous album were written with a third member in mind for ideas.

The release contained some darkness, as it was our first endeavor after the traumatic experiences that took place during the Sinner-era.

Tune in to hear all about it!

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Read on below for our previous writings on the song meanings, EXCLUSIVE LIVE video, and more! One of our only series of writings that spanned over 3 Substack Releases!

EXCLUSIVE BEHIND THE SCENES CLIP

Tune in to hear everything about our only full length album!

This release was also our first release as a new, 2-piece band. We talk about how the songs came to be, the process (or lack of) of being unprepared, what NOT TO DO from our experiences, and more.

Tune in to hear us talk about the inspiration behind our first songs EVER written! These songs are no longer distributed anywhere - we had them all removed! We talk about how the songs came to be, the meaning behind the songs, the members of Mile 134 at the time, and more about the early stages of the band.

We hit on this topic earlier in “Our Story” segment:

And our Paid Subscribers got to hear one of our “forbidden” songs one last time:

Mile 134 has always been a 2-piece.

Briefly under a “separate name,” we were once actually a 3-piece. Having experience with each variation of members, there are pros and cons to both.

The logistics of scheduling and working with two people versus three is a definite bonus. You’d think that two people would have less gear than three - not in our case. Three people usually make more sound…the list could go on and on.

We’ve had shows that have featured special guest musicians who have almost always been bassists. These shows were always eye opening and fun, and definitely sparked interest into adding a third member.

Is it a possibility? Listen to Episode 3 of the Backline Podcast to find out! Also listen for Tristan comparing steak and food to our band and style.

Enjoy this week’s Substack and Podcast episode! By the time you are listening to this, we will be out on the river doing some much needed fishing!

-On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember those who served and gave their lives for our freedom.-

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Playing covers was how we got our start and got our name out there. We started finding covers we like and implementing those into our sets to see what we could get away with. We started getting recognized for our variety and cover choices - this “curse” has since haunted us.

We get asked to play many shows, and we have to clarify, “Do you want originals, covers, both, or unplugged?” Yeah, we offer a lot of “customization” which has been a great and terrible thing.

At times, learning covers and practicing them for shows has taken the “fun” and creativity out of our music, and in turn, has delayed our writing processes and releasing new tunes. We’ve also experience burnout from playing immense amount of 4-hour cover shows every weekend - sometimes twice a weekend.

However, there are definitely some benefits ($$$, exposure, and so on) from playing covers. Tune in to hear our thoughts on cover shows!

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