The Underbelly Hours

Original air date November 10th, 2019.

Take a dive into the musical journeys of Scottie Long and Poor Calvin, with Adela and Dan. Join them as they discuss what it's like writing after an extended break with Scottie, and what it was like recording with Poor Calvin. Also, a live performance from Scottie Long of his song "Gonna Miss Her."

Original air date November 3rd, 2019.

To band or not to band…? That is, indeed, part of the question Adela and Dan explored with various solo artists this week. An episode fully saturated with music, including sneak peaks at Jack Byron’s forthcoming Americana EP, a live studio performance by Ben Vogel, and talks about “dark pop vibes” with Morgan Gold.

New music by Modern Daybreak, Alexander 23, and Andrew Robert Palmer.

Original air date October 27th, 2019.

It's Metal Night on The Underbelly Hours! Things get sludgier and thrashier in the spirit of Halloween with guests Fleshbound and Crusadist. Everything from the Great Emu War and the philosophy of Swine Metal is covered with Fleshbound, followed by the process of writing a concept album with Crusadist. Keep it Swine everyone, and Happy Halloween!

Original air date October 20th, 2019.

When there’s a no show, you just go with the flow. Even with only one guest, Adela and Dan still talk about new music, spin artists who have upcoming Halloween(ish) shows, and for the final cherry on top, interviewed The Red Moons. They’ve got some pretty serious grunge. Check it out for a hodgepodge of good tunes!

New Music spins from When the Sun Sets, Primal Moon, Dude Detroit, and Doomerang.

Original air date October 13th, 2019.

On this week's episode, Dan has to learn how to be a real host while Adela is on vacation. He chats with Brandon Durden from the alt-metal, post-grunge band By Design about their new EP “Permanent Measures”, writing more personal lyrics, and hard rock's place in Chicago.

Then he fanboys out over progressive rock music with some new prog rockers Spooky Boo, as they talk about how you don't need a prog rock background to make beautiful prog music.

Join Underbelly Hours showrunner Adela for a special bonus episode where she had the opportunity to interview past Underbelly guests The Jam Alker Band (now known as The JAB) prior to their gig at the House of Blues in Chicago.

Original air date October 6th, 2019.

Romantic NASA Rock? Check. A chance love story with heavy hitting music? Double check. First we chat with Tiny Kingdoms about their series of single releases, origin, and sound. Next, a “venture” into Tuonela’s new sonic territory, songwriting, and making music in only major keys.

New Music from Meghan & Caitlin, Superbooth, and Space Gators. P.S. to Space Gators: Tiny Kingdoms want to be your friends. Hit them up sometime?

Original air date September 29th, 2019.

September closes with some slower paced chats and a nice musical melange. First, we highlight new music releases by The Bellow + The Whale, Lili Trifilo, and Porch Music.

Then, a chat with introspective pop singer Shi la Rosa regarding producer collaborations, primary colors, and dancing disco aliens. Finally, Dan goes solo to face two of the four Superkick boys to talk Riot Fest, speedy recording techniques, and their new release on October 25th.

Original air date September 22nd, 2019.

It's a Jaffray Artist Media takeover! First in the chair is Wesley Jaffray, talking about his company Jaffray Artist Media, and all it offers for underground artists (including studio recordings, merch, and bookings). Later, punk doo-woppers Private Instigators talk about the Misfits, and their album Kickstarter. Pop punkers Invictus also kick butt with some new song previews.

Original air date September 8th, 2019.

How do you write music together as a married couple? And what does it sound like when worlds collide? Adela and Dan talk about these topics (and so much more) with the fabulous Elmhurst based duo, Like Language.

Then later, into the studio walks three members of FERN to talk about their upcoming release, the fundamentals of funk, and who's funking up the scene. Plus, some conversations about the nature of promotion.