In episode 326 of the podcast, we run back our early “Bandvantage” prompt. We each come with band names that elevate the band. Band name “cheat codes”, if you will. What makes a band name awesome? Some band names are iconic, and in some cases they elevate the band’s vibe,…
In episode 325 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jared Watson, vocalist of Dirty Heads. We dig into the bands writing process, being open to creativity, what it’s like being a band at this stage of their career, and their excellent new album ‘7 Seas’, out June 12th on Better…
In episode 324 of the podcast, we’re joined by Travis Shettel, vocalist and guitarist of the Massachusetts band Piebald. We dig into Piebald’s decision to put together a new full length LP, how they went about writing and recording, the positive memories a lot of people have with their music,…
In episode 323 of the podcast, we’re running it back with Nick Wheeler, lead guitarist of the Oklahoma band The All-American Rejects. We catch up with Nick in all that’s gone on in the Rejects world since we last had him on in 2021: touring in 2023, how covering Harvey…
In episode 322 of the podcast, we’re joined by…..4 members of A Static Lullaby (Joe Brown, Dan Arnold, Kyler Gillam, and Nick Jones). Damn! We dig into the story behind their recent reforming, the changing landscape they find themselves in as a band in 2026, and a look back at…
In episode 321 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Joey Chiaramonte, front man of the Long Island band Koyo. We dig into Koyo’s recent busy touring schedule, the different worlds they fit into musically, and the writing and recording of their epic new album, ‘Barely Here’, out now on Pure…
In episode 320 of the podcast, we take a look back at 25 years of Jimmy Eat World’s breakthrough album, ‘Bleed American’. We dig into our early memories of the record, its nod to Americana, the massive singles, its time and place in music, and so much more. This album…