Join us this week as we dive into the mind of Maynard James Keeton and his warnings about addiction to a close friend of the band. We also take the chance to talk about about Sri Lanka's Maiden of Metal. Tune in now! 

Local Band of The Week: Shehara

This week we spend some time on the topic of contentment, Kota sets us up for success when he tells us to find joy in the small things.

Local Band Spotlight: The Supplements

In this special episode of the podcast we talk to our good friend and resident dirty hippie, fuckin' Kyle man! This is the first installment of what will become returning guest segment here at the Elephant Wire! The moral of the episode today is when someone offers you strange drugs, just ask what it is, then take them regardless... but just ask what they are first.

Local Band of The Week: Phil Nugent

Watch out! Be careful! Cause there's an easy lover on the loose and she's leaving a river of broken men in her wake! Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind and Fire, along with Phil Collins of that one song with the drums that was playing when Mike Tyson punched Allen in the hangover. Lotta fun on this episode as we break down this beautiful jam!  

Local Band Spotlight: Old News

This week on the podcast we discuss the lies we have been told, and how to prepare for them. Jake the host, who has no children, gives plenty of unsolicited parenting advice as well. Tune in and enjoy the riot of sarcastic hipster indie rock lyrics at their best!

Local Band of The Week: One Way Sky

This week we have special guest Etienne with us to help break down a slew of Open Mike Eagle lyrics. We talk rap, psychology, racism, the Bible, and how to write a mockumentary.  Etienne and Jake go way back and when Jake finally shuts up and lets Etienne gets a word in edgewise, you'll appreciate his candor.

Local Band of The Week: Blazing Suns Entertainment

This week is all about Frightened Rabbit and their beautiful confrontation with love:  "Poke". We do however keep things somber in light of the passing of Frightened Rabbit's frontman and songwriter Scott Hutchison. We remember that we all need to be there for each other, to be a resource, a shoulder.  Revisit memories with us as we discuss the difficulties of losing someone you love.

Local Band of The Week: The Monarchy

This week on the Elephant Wire Podcast, we break down some fucking Slayer! We sing the praises of the metal gods as we dine at satan's table! Vices, we all have them, just like Bukowski said; "find what you love and let it kill you". It must be said however that as our mantra reads, fuck the man, Slayer reminds us to be fucking pissed off about the man's vices and their dealing with it.

Local Band of The Week: Angelic Desolation

This week we try to understand the promise of the Man In Black to his first wife. What it means to be true, and that all the reason Johnny Cash needed... because! Join us as we break down the song "I Walk The Line".

Local Band of The Week: Naladipha