WCBG Podcasts

Mandala is a band hailing from Connecticut that has some seriously sick songs. The composition of their tracks is different from what we have heard in a long time and we believe they are going to go far! We can't see what is in store for the band in 2020!

Interviewer: Jeanine Woody  & Gina LaRosa

Arcane Ghosts is a band from Ontario, Canada comprised of Jason (vocals and guitar) and Eric (drums). The band had a sick vibe on their latest EP, “Human Interference,” and we knew we had to reach out to learn more about this awesome group! We spoke with Eric and discussed numerous topics where we learned so much about their craft.

Interviewer: Jeanine Woody 

Calling All Captains is a band from Canada that is breaking through the pop punk scene and changing the way we should define the genre.  The band is comprised of Luc Gauthier (Vocals), Brad Bremner (guitar), Connor Dawkins (guitar), Nick Malychuk (bass) and Tim Wilson (drums).  The band is signed to Equal Vision Records and released their EP “Nothing Grows Here” in February 2019.  Calling All Captains is in the midst of preparing for their first album release.  We spoke with Luc and had a wonderful conversation about the insides into the life of a budding signed musician.

Interviewer: Jeanine Woody

Flycatcher is a band from New Brunswick, New Jersey.  It is comprised of Greg (singer and guitar), Connor (drums) and Jack (bass).  They came to Wagner in the Fall of 2019 to perform in our concert for charity.  Their set was killer, and it was a pleasure talking to a local band!  We know we will see great things from them in the future!

Interviewer: Jeanine Woody 

We spoke with Finnegan Bell, the lead singer and guitar player, from the band Love Ghost.  The band is comprised of Ryan Stevens (bass), Nicky Renard (lead guitar), Samson Young (drums), and Cory Batchler (keyboard).  Love Ghost’s music is a great blend of different genres, specifically with a focus on emotional alternative rock.  Their music sparks a deeper understanding between the connection of lyrics and riffs with overlaying beats.

Interviewer: Jeanine Woody  

Paul Grant, known by the moniker Eyelid Kid, is a young artist reinventing the way our generation listens to music.  He is making strides in the industry by releasing music we love. His songs focus on the aspects of production that we might not always remember to listen to.  These nuances paired with the fundamental layering of his tracks is intriguing and best represents the music of a new decade.

Interviewer: Jeanine Woody

We spoke with Australian artist Jack Gray about his journey in the music industry thus far. His music is inspirational and personal. The singer, writer, and producer was born in North Queensland, Australia and had recently moved to Los Angeles, California. During the phone call, Jack informed us that he was in the midst of recording his first album in Sydney, Australia-- we were super hyped to learn more about his writing process and his love of music.

Interviewer: Jeanine Woody  

Echosmith is a band I have listened to since middle school.  Their music is inspiring and expresses what it is like to be growing up in today’s day and age.  Once I heard they were dropping a new album, Lonely Generation, I was ecstatic to see their growth.  The introduction of new forms of layering, more intricate baselines with the same upbeat enthusiasm that was present in their first album is alluring.  The progression the band has experienced over the years is striking yet true to who they are.  I spoke with Sydney about the writing process as well as her goals for the future.

Interviewer: Jeanine Woody 

The Mowgli’s started at the end of 2009 and released their first album in 2012.  They’ve been touring ever since.  Their first album, Waiting for the Dawn, resonated with me as a listener.  I’ve been listening to them since high school, so I was super hyped to see that they have recently released a new EP, “American Feelings” and a new power anthem “Fighting with Yourself.” I sat down with Katie and Josh at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ during the 3-Dimensional Tour which was co-headlined with New Politics and the Plain White T’s.

Interviewer(s): Jeanine Woody  & Katie Thompson

This December (2019), Jeanine and Renata had the opportunity to interview critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza. They met her in the Green Room at City Vineyard NYC at Pier 26 to discuss her music and goals for the future. They also spoke with Caitlin Mahoney who shared with them about her career as an independent artist.

Interviewer(s): Jeanine Woody and Renata Pastuzak