The Power/Less Podcast

For the 20th episode of The Power/Less Podcast, I speak with Dylan Lloyd. Dylan is a singer/songwriter and solo artist who has released a music in a broad scope of genres over the past decade. We talk about Dylan's start in music, his biggest influences, what can be expected from his debut album with a major record label, and more. Follow Dylan: @Dylanlloyd1 on instagram and twitter @Dylanlloy...

In this episode, I speak with Haley and Bridget of the two piece indie rock band OK Cool, out of Chicago. We speak about each of their starts in music, how the band formed, their approach to songwriting and lyrical topics, their awesome music video for "nissanweekends," and more. OK Cool just released an INCREDIBLE 8 song EP titled, "fawn," out now on all streaming platforms. F...

In this episode I speak to Kevin, Matt, and Caleb of the post hardcore band, pulses. out of Virginia. We speak about their latest single, "Different Strokes," the lyrical approach for their upcoming third full length record, the influences the band has that helps create their unique sound, and each member gives their fantasy super group picks for the end. watch the music video for Differ...

In this episode I speak with Joey Sturgis who is a well renowned producer, mixer, and songwriter as well as the founder and president of Joey Sturgis Tones, a cofounder of Drumforge, and one of the masterminds behind the URM academy. We talk about his lesser known solo project, " The Korean Lighthouse, " his start and growth in music as a producer, the beginnings of his business ventures, and more...

My guest this week is Kevin Andrew, the lead singer of the Diet Punk band, Guardrail. Kevin talks about the beginnings of his interest in music and the start of the band, the upcoming reunion show for his old band El Famous, and does a rapid fire track by track description of both their debut Open Your Ears Records release, "Yikes," and their to be announced upcoming full length record....

Welcome to the 15th episode of the Power/Less Podcast! In this episode I talk with Billy Zee, lead vocalist of the PA post hardcore band, amora. We talk about Billy's start in alternative music, the beginnings of the band, their continual progression and eventual working relationship with Fred Mascherino (ex-Taking Back Sunday, The Color Fred), signing to his label Heading East Records, and more....

For the 13th episode of this podcast, I talk to Sierra and Joe from With Sails Ahead, a progressive post hardcore band out of New Jersey. We talk origins of the band, songwriting, and a host of other topics along with some details on their upcoming debut album that will be out this year! Sierra and Joe were awesome to talk to and I hope you enjoy the conversation. linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod Band li...

Welcome to the 12th episode of the Power/Less Podcast! Today I talk to Garrett Russell, lyricist and vocalist in the progressive metalcore band, Silent Planet. Garrett and I discuss Christianity and the modern dilemmas of how spirituality, theology, and evangelical aspects are often used for the opposite of what much of spiritual teachings profess. We also talk about political and social issues, t...

Benny is the frontman and lyricist of the energetic metal/punk band, AVOID. We talk about a variety of topics from Benny's start in music, to the origins of the band, the subjectivity of what "success" is in music, and much more. Benny is such a fun and easy person to talk to, we could have easily gone for hours! I really hope you enjoy this episode, it was such a fun conversation. Find AVOID on a...

Hello and welcome to the first bonus episode of the Power/Less Podcast! Kristin and I talk about the origin of our band, By Design, some of the details on lyrics and our songs, and our frustrations with left leaning independent media. Check out By Design at bydesign.bandcamp.com Listen to the original release under Dookey Tree for Wake Again.

Welcome to the 10th episode of the Power/Less Podcast! In this episode, I speak to James Lascelles, singer, frontman, and mastermind behind the Finnish progressive metal band, WHEEL. James talks about their newest EP "Rumination," and the more straightforward approach to the songs as compared to the band's more proggy full album releases, "Moving Backwards" and "Resident Human."  We talk abou...

Hello and welcome to the Power/Less Podcast! In this episode I talk to Kelsey Montanez, singer songwriter in the Chicago area. Kelsey has had a hell of a trajectory when it comes to music, from starting at an early age, to a debut EP and record contract in 2013 and featuring Chance the Rapper on a song, to making the decision to go independent. Kelsey talks about the pressures of that era and what...

Welcome to another episode of The Power/Less Podcast In this episode I talk to Nate Bergman, solo artist and frontman of Lionize. We talk a lot about Nate's debut album, "Metaphysical Change," especially the song Just Like Dylan Said, which plays at the end. Nate and I discuss the trajectory of his solo album from being locked down at the start of COVID in a different country, to the collaboration...

Welcome to another episode of The Power/Less Podcast! In this episode I speak with Danny Cozzi, frontman and songwriter for the band "All The Wine" out of Chicago Illinois. We chat about the band's current trajectory with their upcoming debut album release, my time in the band from years back, and the ups and downs of being a local band both pre and "post" pandemic over the last several years. Dan...

Welcome to the Power/Less Podcast! In this episode I chat with Nick Sintos, frontman and songwriter for Chicago based band, The Flips. We talk about Nick's start in music and its ranges from concert band as child, to comedy music, to what influenced Nick to start writing the music he does now with his band. The Flips are an absolutley UNDERRATED band and if you're a fan of any realm of guitar driv...

Welcome to the next episode of The Power/Less Podcast! In this episode I chat with Mac ( @goodpoliticguy ), and independent left-wing political commentator whose content covers an expansive scope of topics both on The United States and international issues and current events. Mac and I chat about what got him into politics, the role that mainstream media plays in shaping public discourse, the Bide...

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Power/Less Podcast! In this episode, I talk with Josh Wildhorn, one of the guitarists, songwriters, and the producer of his multi genre band, Designer Disguise. We talk about their upcoming debut album ELSEWAER, and the full sci fi concept behind it. Josh and I also discuss everything about his journey from Taiwan to France and then to the United States, his fi...

Welcome to the Power/Less Podcast! In this episode I talk to Matt Burridge, one of the guitarists and vocalists in the band pulses. out of Virginia. We talk about their latest two singles, XO (Sold Out) and RUN THE GHOULS , which just came out on December 2nd. Matt talks about how their newest two songs are drastically different from each other, which makes a lot of sense. Pulses. is a band that p...

Welcome to the Power/Less Podcast! The first episode is a conversation with Alec Hawkins of Wholeheart, a metal band out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The band has recently released their new EP, "Dreams That Die With You," out on all streaming platforms. Alec and I have a great conversation on the recording process, his start in listening and writing alternative music, and the ups and downs of attem...