The Noisemaker Podcast

I get the chance to talk with O/B/A!

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O/B/A is a Pop/ Hip-Hop recording artist. Writing songs from start to finish at age 11, O/B/A is no stranger to making music.

His high energy performance style and explosive delivery is contagious! From the Apollo Theater in Harlem to corporate performances to House of Blues shows, he entertains all. His unique style is a breath of fresh air to the Pop/ Hip-Hop world.

O/B/A has had a love for music his whole life and it shows in his songs. The clever hooks and catchy melodies will leave you wanting more. With his live show complete, O/B/A is ready to take make a splash in the industry!

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I chit chat with Billy, Rocko, and Ray from All Types of Kinds

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All Types of Kinds (ATOK) plays a wide variety of music ranging from rock to pop, folk, punk, funk, hip-hop, blues, and country - even sometimes all at once. The members come from diverse backgrounds that make for an amalgamation of musical textures and vibes.

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I sat down with Stesha to discuss the life of a singer songwriter, covers, and honesty. 

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Stesha Bio:

She can tie you to a whipping post and shatter you into a thousand pieces. She’ll sing you a lullaby one moment and have you crying for mercy the next. She’s Supergirl, ready to take over the world. But please don’t put her on a pedestal – she’d rather be singing at an outdoor beer fest on a summer afternoon or in a dark, intimate bar in January. Stesha Cano is a musician for all seasons.

Easy to listen to, hard to define, singer-songwriter Stesha Cano has been making music in multiple genres since she stepped on the scene in 2005.  Whether she’s singing jazz standards or rhythm and blues or modern pop, Stesha breathes life into every syllable. She’ll take a song you’ve heard a hundred times and stretch it in new directions – maybe the beat has changed, or the inflection of a phrase, an edge that wasn’t there in the original. Her own compositions are as crisp as the stars and as deep as the ocean, memorable yet mysterious, calling you back for a second listen, and a third.

Stesha has released two CDs of original material: Like a Bee (2011), and Simple as Everything (2013) as well as a third CD of traditional American folk music: For Greyson- American Traditions (2016).  Stesha and her backup bands create a tight and playful sound, rife with improvisation.

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I chat it up with Mike from Times Like These!

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Times Like These is a 4-piece pop rock band from Long Island, New York. Born from a local scene dominated by heavier acts, Mike, Eddie, Cody, and Zach found success in a more pop-influenced spin on pop punk, writing songs based on catchy hooks and infectious melodies. Their dynamic stage presence took them from their first backyard show in the summer of 2016 to headlining tours along the east coast and supporting acts such as Seaway, In Her Own Words, Story Untold, and Oh, Weatherly. Times Like These released their catchiest set of songs yet, an EP titled Take It or Leave It on May 5, and are continuing to tour, finding new fans wherever they play.

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I sit down with the guys from Tapwater Shrimp, campfire punk rock band.

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Julianne Q & The Howl are fronted by the powerful vocals and creative mind of Julianne Q. Born from the spirit of Julianne Q & The Band, this new project is carving its own path in Chicago’s music scene. Their blend of groove-based, tightly-wound rock ‘n roll with the stunning voice of lead vocalist Julianne Q synthesizes influences including Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Jack White, and Greta Van Fleet. Raw emotional energy drives the evocative imagery in their lyrics, introducing a classic take on modern rock songwriting. With larger-than-life performances, Julianne Q & The Howl leave their audience with an unforgettable experience. Members Julianne Q, Jeff Mills (drums, vocals), Egan Franke (bass) and Chris Arwady (guitar) are excited to release their upcoming EP Sky Rider in October 2018.

That’s the best piece of advice Julianne Q has ever received. When Julianne was halfway through her senior of college, she had a choice to make: follow her heart and pursue music, or follow the theatre path she had laid out for herself through her college career.

Just like her favorite poem by Robert Frost, Julianne took the road less traveled upon, and it has made all the difference. She knew she would regret more not pursuing her music dream, and so she did just that. Through her music career, Julianne is going to inspire others to listen to that little voice inside of their hearts and live the lives they were meant to live.

Through soulful lyrics and powerful rock melodies, Julianne hopes you will hear her passion and drive in her music. But more importantly, she wants to inspire you to take that leap of faith and pursue your passion, just as she did.

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I Chat with Leigh from Castle Black. We talk about females in the music scene, crazy dreams, and even get a little political!!

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Castle Black is a Brooklyn-based rock band, bringing a powerful and thunderous sound, full of hard-hitting jams, never sacrificing the hook.  Described as drawing from punk, post-punk, grunge, alternative and new wave, Castle Black defies the average rock genre.  Each song careens through an almost stream of consciousness depiction of life stories, social anthems and raw emotions.   With an intense live show, “impossible to tell was coming next, except that it was bound to be loud and hard and intense – and catchy" (NY Music Daily), Castle Black is a “reminder of what dominating guitar riffs, melodic basslines, booming drums and a powerful singer with rock prowess can do.”  (Subversive Zine)

“The trio seamlessly blend ’80s punk with the heyday of grunge across powerful tunes that roar with a gritty melody” (New Noise Magazine) and are “the kind of band you want to catch on the way up” (New York Music Daily), whose “sound is an inventive and stimulating mixture of genres,” making “Castle Black’s style one of a kind.” (Indie Rock Café)  NY Music Daily included their 2017 release Trapped Under All You Know on their Best of 2017 list, included the single "Broken Bright Star" on the Best Songs of 2017 list, and included their live show on their Best Shows of 2017 list.  Music Existence named the band among their Top Alternative Rock Picks of 2017.   

Their fourth studio EP, the gods that adored you, will be released on June 29th, 2018, and includes mixes from Mark Plati (known for his work with David Bowie and Prince, among others).   The first single “Sierra” was released on June 15th, 2018, and has been widely adored, “taking to issue all of the tremors that are shaking the world today with the punk and tone strong voices can only make.”  (Uncivil Revolt)  They have released three other EPs:  Trapped Under All You Know (2017), Losing Forever (2016) and Find You There (2015), as well as several singles and official videos, in addition to a limited-edition run of a lathe-cut record for their single “Blind Curtain,” released on Leesta Val Sound Recordings.   

Castle Black has played several popular festivals, including Mondo Fest, Northside Fest, NJ Shore Fest and Staten Island’s PrideFest.  The band was  selected through an audition process as one of a handful of female-fronted groups for Summer on the Hudson’s Make Some Noise Festival in 2017, which highlighted women musicians making an impact on the NYC music scene.   They have opened for several notable acts, including Richard Lloyd (of Television), Big D and the Kids Table and POD.  The actively touring band has had their songs played on both domestic and international radio shows, including Strawberry Tongue Radio, Banks Radio Australia, Vulcan Sound Radio, Rock Radio UK, Radio Free Brooklyn, Radio KSCR, Lionheart Radio UK, Lucky Star Radio, Radio Tatras International, Kane FM, Valley FM 89.5, 3rd Strike Radio, Riviera FM and many more.

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I sit down to chat with T-Ravill, a rapper from Pennsylvania, PA.

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T-ravill (Travis Wilt) is a new upcoming artist out of central Pennsylvania. He has very heart hitting lyrics, to a rapid freestyle that no other could compare. 

T-ravill was born November 15,1992. Without the love of parents, T-ravill found love with helping others. It's hard to tell what someone has been through, but never judge a book by its cover. T-ravill has been on Copious radio stations, multiple magazines, performed around the east coast and looking to "blow" open the industry. With emotional music, to aggressive instrumental; T-ravill is a brand new sound the people love to hear! Lyrics touch subjects from addiction, free speech, rape, love and most overcoming obstacles that life has to hand us. 

Musical influences are Jarren Benton, Cryptic Wisdom, Tech N9ne, Hopsin, Stevie Stone, Eminem, and Sum 41. 

Check out T-ravill on Spotify, iTunes and all your major online sites! 

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On episode 15 I sit down with Robert from sleep signals to discuss their up coming tour and get behind the scenes of an up and coming rock band!

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Minneapolis hard rock quintet, Sleep Signals, have garnered a dedicated following through relentless touring, their explosive live performances, and their ability to blend catchy hooks with their high-energy songwriting style. 

2017 continues to be a huge year for Sleep Signals, which started with the release of their new single, "I'll Save You", on 1/27/17, along with an accompanying music video that was premiered by Vevo. The single was produced by Grammy-nominated producer, Justin Rimer (Saving Abel, 12 Stones). 

The band followed up the single returning to the studio with Justin Rimer to finish up their new album, "At the End of the World", which dropped 9/7/17, and features guest appearances from Marty Mccoy of Bobaflex and Josh Brown of Full Devil Jacket. A music video for the single, "Drive", picked up 40k views in the first two days of being released.

Founded in 2014, the band hit the road in early 2015 and has since played over 175 shows in 26 states, sharing the stage with bands like Seether, In Flames, Saving Abel, Bobaflex, Ill Nino, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die, Alesana, Volumes, Capture the Crown, The Browning, Letters From the Fire, and 3 Pill Morning.

Sleep Signals released their second EP, "Transitions", in early 2016 and followed it up with US tours with heavy hitters Screaming for Silence and Lydia Can't Breathe. The band has played several festivals including Northern Invasion, SXSW, and Heart of Texas Rockfest

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