The Beyond Rad Podcast

The Beyond Rad Podcast

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The Beyond Rad Podcast episodes

  • Episode 169 - Suit Up, Soldier

    A heaping cup of rock, a spoonful of sultry ballads, and a pinch of pop.


    Suit Up, Soldier was founded by vocalist Wesley Monahan while in college. After several years honing the band's sound and lineup in the competitive Provo music scene, Suit Up, Soldier coalesced with the additions of McKay 'Spartacus' Johnson on drums and Ryan 'Stingray' Rostrom on lead guitar. The band dropped their debut album 'Curse the Day I Act My Age' on May 14, 2021 on all digital music platforms. 

    The album quickly generated buzz and has surpassed 1 million streams on Spotify. This led to regional touring, opportunities to open for established rock acts such as COIN and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and a record deal. The album is now available in physical CD format via Renaissance Records, and the band hopes you'll follow them on social media for updates on tour dates and new releases.

    FFO: Bleachers, Coldplay, CHVRCHES

    Thank you for listening! If there are bands that you would like to hear on the show or if you’re a band that would like to join me for an interview, please reach out to me at [email protected].

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 168 - Suitable Miss

    Since their inception in Spring 2019 by cousin and best friend duo Sarah Perez and Kelsey Gant, Suitable Miss have impressed with their outgoing and relatable brand of melodic pop-punk.

    With the addition of Andrew Elofson, Tom Hanson and Noah Sauls in the year that followed, Suitable Miss would go on to play two statewide headliners as well as a number of supports across the Denver.

    FFO: Stand Atlantic, Meet Me @ The Altar, Four Years Strong

    Thank you for listening! If there are bands that you would like to hear on the show or if you’re a band that would like to join me for an interview, please reach out to me at [email protected].

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    Follow Suitable Miss:

    Instagram
    Facebook
    Official Webstore
    Twitter
    YouTube

    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 167 - White Shores

    Philly emo/alternative rock crew White Shores came to life in 2020 and, bonded by a love of 00s and 10s alternative rock and pop-punk, delivered debut EP, 'The Decay' of December that year.

    Nodding to the likes of Mayday Parade, Yellowcard and The Wonder Years, the East Coast outfit marry a dexterous melting pot of influences, showcasing a deft balance of emo, melodic punk and power-pop.

    Showing plenty of potential, as well as the fierceness and honesty that would come to define their sound, White Shores quickly picked up regional acclaim, debuting on Philadelphia's Alt 104.5.

    FUN FACT: "They landed on White Shores", a quote from epic film Lord the Rings – Return of the King is where the band's name derives from.

    New EP, 'Rain Upon The Glass' is out now.

    FFO: Yellowcard, The Wonder Years, Mayday Parade

    Thank you for listening! If there are bands that you would like to hear on the show or if you’re a band that would like to join me for an interview, please reach out to me at [email protected].

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    Follow White Shores:

         YouTube

         Instagram

    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 166 - Obsidian Mind

    Obsidian Mind is a metalcore band based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was four years ago when guitarist, Jacob Daugherty started writing and brainstorming for the new project he had in mind. After a few years of hard work, through proving times and while searching for the right lineup, a foundation was finally achieved. Jacob has since moved from guitar to lead vocals, alongside Obsidian Mind's other members Stephen Dunham(guitar), John Schneider(bass), and Jordan Vidas(drums/vocals).

    The band's personal music interests greatly vary between artists like August Burns Red, Jinjer, Silent Planet, Erra, Periphery, Suicide Silence, Northlane, Panic at the Disco, Rush, and Morris Day and the Time. As for influences in their writing, Obsidian Mind's goal is to combine some of their favorite styles of metalcore into a perfect blend of heavy, rhythmic, and melodic sounds. When it comes to the meaning of their music, it is easy for listeners to feel a multitude of emotions. The songs are exciting, dark, and beautiful all at once, with a bigger picture beyond the lyrics. That bigger picture is the inherent connection between people, as many of us are all the same, we go through hardships, but none of us have to do it alone. Obsidian Mind hopes to connect and build a relationship with their audience through their art, with the hopes of having a positive impact on people, no matter how big or small.

    FFO: Erra, Northlane, Volumes, Counterparts, Wage War

    Thank you for listening! If there are bands that you would like to hear on the show or if you’re a band that would like to join me for an interview, please reach out to me at [email protected].

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    Follow Obsidian Mind: 

         Instagram     Spotify

    1 hr 26 min
  • Episode 165 - Rhys Green of popsiclestickairport

    Popsiclestickairport are a 5-piece American Indie pop/rock band from Gilbert, Arizona. Formed in 2019, PSa has already released 3 entirely self-produced, self-recorded EPs, Blossom, Telephone and Sounds That I Hear, as well a handful of dance-inducing singles, including "Blossom" and "Better Than You."

    Thank you for listening! If there are bands that you would like to hear on the show or if you’re a band that would like to join me for an interview, please reach out to me at [email protected].

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    Follow popsiclestickairport: https://linktr.ee/popsiclestickairport

    1 hr 23 min
  • Episode 164 - Aaron Rush of PlainView

    PlainView is an up and coming “emo” band hailing out of Southeast Michigan. The band takes roots in that which is sometimes forgotten, but was the main hub for some of the earliest punk rock around. This is the early emo scene approach of bringing an exciting live show and catchy choruses that keep the fans on their feet and yelling every word at the top of their lungs like their life depended on it. 
 Featuring members, Steven Dechausse, Aaron Rush, Andrew Momeyer, Zach Schroeder, and Chris Parker. 
 The band formed in early 2020, with one sole mission at hand. REVIVE THE EMO SCENE! PlainView is definitely taking the scene by storm with an incredible team behind them over at CB Entertainment. With their melodic vocals, driving guitar riffs, and soaring choruses, this band will leave you wanting more.

    Thank you for listening! If there are bands that you would like to hear on the show or if you’re a band that would like to join me for an interview, please reach out to me at [email protected].

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    Follow PlainView: www.plainviewofficial.com

    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 163 - Atticus Lane of Seneca Burns

    In March of 2020, Charlotte, NC artist Atticus Lane wrote an EP during the first lockdown after COVID-19. Fast forward almost two years exactly, and veterans from other Carolina Projects Duckbeak, Home for the Day, and No Rope joined Atticus under the name Seneca Burns. They recorded an EP in late 2021 and played for a sold out show at the Milestone Club on February 4th, 2022 as their public debut. A month later, they left home and embarked on a 12 day run with 11 shows up the Northeast. Playing with bands like Win by 2, Patient Basement, and Dead Wait they supported Home for the Day on the Local Scenes and Drama Queens Tour, returning home and headlining the Milestone once again on Monday, March 21st, 2022. After a few more local shows with the likes of Keep Flying, The Second After, and No Scope, including a Sold Out show with Bear with Me at Winston Salem’s Monstercade, Seneca are slated to play Sick Tight Festival in Dallas on June 11th, 2022. Atticus Lane Matt Jarvis John Jenkins Christian Whittington.

    Thank you for listening! If there are bands that you would like to hear on the show or if you’re a band that would like to join me for an interview, please reach out to me at [email protected].

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    Follow Seneca Burns: www.senecaburns.com

    1 hr 23 min
  • Episode 162 - Cash Crawford

    For over 20 years, Cash Crawford has been involved in the music industry as a noteworthy vocalist, songwriter, and entertainer. Growing up in a rural area of Pritchard, Canada, Cash and her sister Sadie would sing every chance they got, even if it was walking down their driveway to the bus, or going to church on Sunday. In 2008, Cash participated in Canadian Idol, making it to the third round just before being televised. After Canadian Idol, Cash went on to travel across Canada performing as one half of the duo ‘Beyond the Mountain’ with Theo Tams. This project won her the Toronto Independent Music Awards for Singer/Songwriter of the Year in 2012. During this time, Cash also worked as a voice actor and wrote solo music. Her original projects have earned her Rising Star, Female Vocalist of the Year, and Song of the Year nominations. Since moving to Nashville, Tennessee in 2016, she continues to hone her skills both on and off the stage. In 2019, Cash released “Stevie”, her single written about her idol Stevie Nicks, with David Tolliver. Most recently, she has been working with producer Don Miggs in Nashville, TN. If you're looking for powerhouse vocals, Cash is your woman! Despite her ability to emulate the likenesses of softer vocalists such as Patsy Cline, Stevie Nicks, Ellie Goulding, and Taylor Swift, Cash excels at recording strong vocals in the style of Adele, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, and Carrie Underwood.

    Thank you for listening! If there are bands that you would like to hear on the show or if you’re a band that would like to join me for an interview, please reach out to me at [email protected].

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    Follow Cash: https://checked.ffm.to/savemyself

    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 161 - Scott Radinsky of Pulley

    Pulley is an American punk rock band from Simi Valley, California. Shortly after forming in 1995, the group signed to Epitaph Records. Over the next ten years, with the backing of the influential Los Angeles based independent label, the band issued five full length records, helping to build

    a cult following of supportive fans.

    As time went on, Pulley members, Scott Radinsky (vocals), Mike Harder (guitar), and Tyler Rebbe (bass), continued to tour and release new music regularly, eventually adding longtime friends Trey Clinesmith on guitar and Sean Sellers on drums.

    In 2019, after more than two decades performing live, both nearby and in some of the further reaches the planet, Pulley was honored to be inducted into the Ventura County Music Hall of Fame.

    Thank you for listening! If there are bands that you would like to hear on the show or if you’re a band that would like to join me for an interview, please reach out to me at [email protected].

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    Follow Pulley: https://linktr.ee/pulleymatters

    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 160 - Nearly Spent

    Having formed during the pandemic, and spent the bulk of the COVID years developing their sound, Nearly Spent have crafted an energetic, heart-on-sleeve and driving pop-punk soundscape, deftly balancing urgency and melody.

    Nearly Spent blend the best of throwback pop-punk, whilst delivering with an execution that is both contemporary and thoroughly engaging. Nods to the likes of Broadside and Goalkeeper shine through, as well as flashes of post-hardcore influence; the new EP is a dexterous but cohesive display.

    Thank you for listening! If there are bands that you would like to hear on the show or if you’re a band that would like to join me for an interview, please reach out to me at [email protected].

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    1 hr 19 min

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