As we come to an end of the first week of this two week celebration of Fly On The Call, I'm stoked to bring you my conversation with The Spins. They are a sunshiney alternative indie band with hints of emo, pop punk, and plenty of other genres that will catch your ear. Their debut LP, Not If, But When, dropped earlier this summer and are the perfect vibe for the season. Today we're talking influences, production, creating an album experience rather than releasing simply a collection of songs, and more. The Spins: Spotify | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Fly On The Call is brought to you by So ..read more

Last year, The Big Easy captured the sound of a DIY basement show when they were not possible. The Long Year and its post-script single, "All Saints Day", can't be pigeonholed into a single genre, but instead by a mindset. They hyper-personal lyricism combined with a melting pot of sounds leads to a unique and cohesive experience. On the first of two episodes of Fly On The Call today we discuss the album as a project that has now become its own tangible thing, capturing the lofi sound and energy without sacrificing quality, how the band is continuing to make sure things stay fresh, and more ..read more

A Tiger Made of Lightning released one of my songs of 2020 with their debut single "exhausted". It encompassed what so many of us were feeling, with a strong, passionate sound, and without pulling any punches. At the same time there was an undercurrent of positivity that served as a reminder that not everything was shit. That positivity is brought even further in the follow-up single and the soon to be released debut EP, "It's Chaos, Be Kind." Today we're discussing the project's origin, the message, the transition from solo project to full band, and what's to come. A Tiger Made of Lightning ..read more

Palette Knife's debut LP, Ponderosa Snake House and the Chamber Of Bullshit, is a polished blend of emo, math rock, and post hardcore. Their confessional lyricism and references to media that they're earnestly passionate about make it hard not to connect with the music. On today's episode we discuss the creation of the album, crafting it as a singular experience, a last minute connection with Take This To Heart Records, and what went into the eye catching artwork. Palette Knife: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in c ..read more

Arms Like Roses came together in an almost spur of the moment way and even the band themselves are almost surprised at how far they've come. Their debut EP, Get Some Sleep, melds classic emo and post-hardcore sounds with a plethora of other genres, eventually leading to a more concise vision for LP1, which is currently being finished up. The band just released an acoustic follow-up EP, Past Midnight, and have hit the ground running now that they are able to play shows again. We're talking about their initial formation, the effect the pandemic had on their writing process, and much more. Arms ..read more

Telethon are back! I say this both referring to the fact that they were one of the first guests on Fly On The Call, way back in episode two, and that they just released their ripper of a new record, Swim Out Past The Breakers. For those unfamiliar with the band, they are a hard rockin', poppin', genre swappin' good ole time! The new album has plenty of features, flourishes that couldn't have been added with a standardized studio experience, and much more to keep your ears busy.  Telethon: Website | Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp House of the Future, Pt. 3 Fly On The Call is br ..read more

America Part Two is aggressive and, at times, abrasive. Their lyrics seek to shed an honest light on their experiences as young adults in America. Today we're talking all about Price Of A Nation, the extended live recording process, the roots of their sound, and creating a public forum within the band's community for sharing ideas. Dig it! America Part Two: Spotify | Website | Twitter | Instagram Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad ..read more

Near Dark is a melodic punk project that came together remotely as a pandemic project with Matt Wilson as their vocalist. They released their debut EP, Silver Linings, earlier this year and have another one on the way soon. Today's discussion hits on the formation of the band before moving over to discuss the 15th anniversary of Munity! by Set Your Goals. We talk about the album, the touring, the nature of the music industry, and the abundant fun positivity behind the music that served as a proof of concept for what is now called easycore. Near Dark: Spotify | Instagram | Twitter | Bandcamp S ..read more

Remember Sports recently released their latest, Like a Stone. It's one of those albums you can put on and relax in the sun with, but at the same time it has a huge amount of depth. Tune in to hear Carmen talk about songwriting, recording, and how it feels to be playing a (virtual) live show this Saturday. Plus, I'm adding in the audio from my interview with Downaul for on of The Alternative's livestream a couple weeks back. Gordon and Robbie breakdown each of the three singles from PROOF, which is out tomorrow! Remember Sports: Website | Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Record Release livestre ..read more

Fly On The Call is back, baby! For the next two weeks I will be dropping episodes Monday-Friday, leading up to episode 100, a brand new theme song, and the two year anniversary of the show! Today's guest is Alyse Vellturo of PRONOUN. Her newest EP, OMG I MADE IT, brings her lush, bedroom sounds to new heights while bringing back the same painfully relatable style of lyrics. We're talking all about the new release, the emotions, making happy music with sad messages, and a whole lot more. Dig it! Pronoun: Website | Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by S ..read more