We’re (I’m) back (kinda)! For the first episode in nearly one hundred years, I interviewed my good friend and In a Daydream bandmate, Danny VanZandt. His new album “Proust in the Kitchen with the Wooden Spoon!” is now streaming everywhere, and I think it’s his most personal work from a lyrical POV, while also having ..read more

Bryan gained a few IQ points during his conversation with Sam Yield about Sam’s new record, “Terra Australis.” They also talked a lot about the role of pretension in art and the merits and criticisms of contemporary art. It was a rewarding and intellectually stimulating chat to say the least! Thanks for listening. Air date ..read more

Bryan chatted with Five Iron Frenzy’s saxophonist, Leanor Ortega-Till! It was a great chat and Leanor talked about the history of Five Iron Frenzy, who has been a band since 1995 (with a 9 year hiatus in between), as well as about where the band is at now with their new record, “Until This Shakes ..read more

Felicity returns to promote their new singles, “Levitate” and “God Mode,” both streaming now wherever you get your music! Follow them on socials @wearefelicity and catch them in August on a run of shows in Florida! Thank you for listening. Air date: 7/24/2023. Follow the podcast on social media! Twitter Instagram Facebook Join our Discord ..read more

I spoke with a couple of the guys from Flint’s Cult Therapy. We talked about how growing up in actual cult-like religious settings influenced their music and who they are as humans in general, among other things. Their new album, “I’m Fine, Everything’s Okay” is out July 7th via Sloe Gin Fizz Records on all streaming platforms and cassette. Thank you for listening. Air date: 6/26/2023. Follow the podcast on social media! Twitter Instagram Facebook Join our Discord ..read more

Sat down with the duo Brown Maple from Toledo, OH! Their newest release, a single called “Could I Borrow Your Jacket” came out 06/09/23 and is streaming wherever you get music! Check their social media at @brownmaple_oh and get out to a gig! Thank you for listening. Air date: 6/14/2023. Follow the podcast on social media! Twitter Instagram Facebook Join our Discord ..read more

Christian Ohly is a folk/indie singer songwriter based in Detroit. He has one of the most made-for-music voices I have ever heard, and you can go stream his jams wherever you get music to see for yourself. NOTE: I am very sorry for the audio issues in this episode – it has been a while since I did a virtual episode and it will be better next time. Anyway, thank you for listening and stay tuned later this year for a new record from Ohly! Air date: 4/24/2023. Follow the podcast on social media! Twitter Instagram Facebook Join our Discord ..read more

Chilled with 2/3 of Michigan’s Something Missing! We talked about their current and upcoming music, and Mica talked a but about the ins and outs of booking a huge fest like the PUG Fest coming up in July. Be sure to stream Something Missing’s jams wherever you get your music! Thanks for listening. Air date: 4/19/2023. Follow the podcast on social media! Twitter Instagram Facebook Join our Discord ..read more

Support the podcast and help keep it online by becoming a member of our Patreon! Every little donation helps and I really appreciate anything you can pledge! Loren Israel is a Los Angeles-based music producer and record executive who specializes in developing independent artists. A manager and former A&R executive at Capitol Records, Israel is best known for working with bands such as Jimmy Eat World, Plain White T’s, Neon Trees, Sugarcult, Less Than Jake and more. Hope you guys enjoy and thanks for listening! Air date: 11/18/2020 ..read more

Chatted with Art of Conversation in the green room of the Sanctuary Detroit before a show both of our bands played! Apologies for the noisy sound checks while we were recording- try to think of it as “more genuine” lol. Their music is streaming on all platforms, enjoy that and thanks for listening! Air date: 11/29/2021. Follow the podcast on social media! Twitter Instagram Facebook Join our Discord! Support the podcast and help keep it online by becoming a member of our Patreon! THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: The Pleasant Underground DIY Venue ..read more