The Vineyard Podcast

Rogue tunes, drumaoke, and steakhouse blues. Noah Symmans (The Bures Band) "On the back of the sell-out success of their mind-blowing debut LP, Birds Nest, Western Australian folk rock group The Bures Band are back with a repress of the highly-rated 2023 album. "There have been more than a few contenders crowding for the Cosmic American crown these days, but few are hitting the sweet spot quite li...

The PA job for Uber, a bicoastal release, and a boys trip with the boys. Trey Flanigan (Pardoner) Pardoner - Target Practice (Pre-Order) - https://www.bar-none.com "Ripping guitars, pummeling drums, and catchy-yet thoughtful lyrics. These are the tools Pardoner have used for over a decade to chisel their “slacker” tunes. On their 5th LP, Target Practice, they continue to refine their approach in s...

A whole other journey, a busy weekend in Mexicali, and a dry marketplace. Emanuel Cazares (Cafe Canela) "Emanuel Cazares is a creative in the truest sense, using his varied musical talents to create a sound that is both parts jazzy and funky. Born and raised in the Coachella Valley, Cazares has been involved in a number of different musical projects varying in sound, from the chill, soft sounds of...

Pure frequency, tasty players, and abandoning thyself. Tristan Lacombe (Population II) "Population II is a band dedicated to its disengagement, constantly working on refining their imposing, yet unpretentious sound. A trio consisting of singer/drummer Pierre-Luc Gratton, guitarist/keyboardist Tristan Lacombeand bassist Sébastien Provençal, Population II are masters at both improvised madness and s...

Indie discos, creative spontaneity, and a fresh batch of stuff. Henry Smith (Chateau) "From garage rock roots to a 28-minute kaleidoscope of home-recorded jangle pop, psychedelic soul, and lo-fi warmth, Manchester-to-London transplant Chateau is letting the muse lead the way. We sat down with the mastermind behind Sometimes We Wander to talk DIY recording, vintage tape machines, and why creative r...

Tambour focus, leveling out, and the upstate of Finland. Booker Stardrum (SML, Playtime, Photay, Booker Stardrum) "Booker Stardrum is a composer, drummer/percussionist, and producer. Stardrum has been involved with countless experimental and improvisational collaborations, pop projects, film scores, and sound design productions, and has released four solo records (’Close-up On The Outside’ in 2026...

Pickleball energy, listening to a couple of chords, and second children. Paul Schalda (Sha La Das, Las Los, Paul & The Tall Trees, Paul Schalda) "Paul Schalda was born in Staten Island but calls Dallas home now. His education in music can be traced back to his father, a member of the doo-wop group The Montereys. Paul, along with his father and brothers, comprises the group The Sha La Das. They wor...

A soft focus, generative joy, and true freedom. Jonny Kosmo Jonny Kosmo- “In Stitches”- https://jonnykosmo-suncru.bandcamp.com "Jonny Kosmo is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, home recordist, licensed therapist, and the founder of the nonprofit counseling center and community art and music space Scribble in Highland Park, Los Angeles." Excerpt from https://jonnykosmo-suncru.bandcamp.com Jonny...

Contextual differences, the banana band, and a weekly reset. Gus Baldwin (Gus Baldwin & The Sketch, Gus Baldwin) "Gus Baldwin is a 20-something singer/songwriter/ex-hippie/part-time punk hailing from Austin, TX. He splits his time constantly performing as a one man garage band, or with his band The Sketch, and as a frequent collaborator with other local acts. His music spans an array of time perio...

"Tough Touch” Vinyl- https://scoutgillettmusic.bandcamp.com Doing a scan, changing the Wikipedia, living within the roster. Scout Gillett "Tough Touch, Scout Gillett's sophomore album, emerges from years of relentless motion—a period the Missouri-born, Brooklyn-bred, and now LA-based artist describes as one of growth, vulnerability, and learning to trust her instincts. Set for release in 2026 via...

A neighborly thing to do, recurring bulges, and a goblin on acid. Ethan Oliva (Ex Pilots, Gaadge, Sober Clones, Barlow, Nasty Nancy) “Ex Pilots are a Pittsburgh-based band that blends experimental rock, noise, and post-punk elements.” https://arcane.city/entities/ex-pilots Ex Pilots: Bandcamp: https://expilots.bandcamp.com Instagram: @expilots Website: https://linktr.ee/expilots Merch: https://exp...

Wearing a wig to work, the stolen fire extinguisher, and debauchery in Salt Lake. Shane Preece (Max Pain and The Groovies) “Max Pain and the Groovies is a psychedelic high energy garage rock and roll group from Salt Lake City but currently is based out of Brooklyn. Max Pain and the Groovies established their roots skateboarding together and jamming since adolescence. Drop outta school and smoke bu...

The tower of groove, curated jams, and the spaces in between. Grant Schroff (Polyrhythmics, Champagne Bubblebath) Polyrhythmics & Adryon de León “Got to Be for Something” Single- https://synesthesia.ffm “Polyrhythmics sound originated in Seattle’s underground deep funk scene combining impossibly tight grooves with bold brass and hypnotic percussion that showcased elements of R&B, progressive jazz,...

Passing the threshold, performing in a bookstore, and a slow paced hangout. Ezra Simons (Earth Tongue) U.S. Tour Tickets- https://earthtongue-copy.cargo.site/tickets “Earth Tongue is a heavy psych rock two-piece from Wellington, New Zealand. Guitarist Gussie Larkin is a master of the fuzz-smothered riff, and along with Ezra Simons’ off-kilter drumming, they’ve been sending punters into transcenden...

The wonders of marketing, chalantness, and everyday lighting. Gabriel Fernandez (Levitation Room) Levitation Room - Equinox (PRE-ORDER)- https://shop.greenwayrecords.com/collections/frontpage/products/levitation-room-equinox-lp “East Los Angeles quartet Levitation Room’s floaty, cosmic songs are always a trip. Since forming nearly a decade ago, they’ve self-produced dizzying, otherworldly music th...

Fantasy Now! - 12" LP (SPIRAL RECORDS 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY VERSION)- https://shadowshow-detroit.bandcamp.com The baby at the bar, a World Tour mug, and Brian Eno’s webinar. Ava East (Shadow Show, Mod Lang) “HAILING FROM DETROIT, SHADOW SHOW IS A NEW SOUND IN LIGHT OF A NEW ERA… COMPRISED OF GUITARIST AVA EAST, BASSIST KATE DERRINGER, AND DRUMMER KERRIGAN PEARCE, SHADOW SHOW DEBUTED IN 2018. SHADOW S...

The listening hours, chilling at the Airbnb, and Beethoven’s greenroom. Tim Hill “…Hill is based in Whittier, California, where he was born and raised, and music has always been his guiding force. The son of a music teacher, Hill grew up playing various instruments in a formal manner, but eventually carved a niche for himself in local punk bands, before finding himself as an in-demand touring musi...

The splice loop, living across the street from the Krispy Kreme, and the $3000 shagin wagon. Wyatt Blair, Scott Montoya, Julia Kugel (Soft Palms, Lolipop Records, Julia Julia, The Growlers, Mr. Elevator & The Brain Hotel, The Coathangers.) Scott Montoya and Wyatt Blair were two of the earliest guests on this podcast (Episode #1 and Episode #13 respectively.) Their generosity of coming on the progr...

Happy accidents, the gear that’s always moving, and bluegrass Outkast. Jimmy James (Parlor Greens, True Lovers) PARLOR GREENS- Emeralds [RELEASE DATE: 4/10/2026]- https://www.coleminerecords.com "Listening to the abundant sounds of the Seattle-based funk & soul group, True Loves, is like walking down a favorite neighborhood street, slapping five with friends, checking up with clerks in their store...

Dinner with Dave Matthews, performing in shorts, and no season. Tim Carman (Parlor Greens, Canyon Lights) PARLOR GREENS- Emeralds [RELEASE DATE: 4/10/2026]- https://www.coleminerecords.com "An author and educator besides a musician, Boston-based Tim Carman might well qualify as a renaissance man... It is one thing to have command of technique, but quite another to be able to adjust those technical...

Working as a scooter mechanic, a fairly well oiled machine, and figuring out how to order T-Shirts for Japan. Owen Penglis (Straight Arrows) Straight Arrow’s Middle Man / Do The Sloth- https://goodbyeboozydigital.bandcamp.com “Straight Arrows have been proudly flying the banner of Aussie garage rock for years now. The Sydney band have two solid albums under their belts and a noteworthy touring not...

A boxing match in the park, the third wave of twee, and the Alaska documentary. John Andrews (John Andrews & The Yawns, Cut Worms, Woods, Quilt) (PRE-ORDER) JOHN ANDREWS & THE YAWNS - STREETSWEEPER - PARK BENCH GREEN RECYCLED VINYL- https://earthlibraries.com “John Andrews has spent the past few years tucked away in Red Hook, Brooklyn—a neighborhood that sits just beyond the natural drift of the c...

An alchemical stew, correcting problems, and putting it all together. Sam Cohen (Apollo Sunshine, Yellowbirds) “Multi-instrumentalist Sam Cohen writes naturalist songs steeped in blissed out soul grooves and futurist guitar work. This former member of Apollo Sunshine and leader of Yellowbirds is no stranger to fuzzy psychedelia and enchanting melodies. They are presented here with the direct minim...

The Elvis Presley trading card, a common fallacy, and a trail of a million tracks. Trevor LaVecchia (Free Whenever) “The band's guiding philosophy and approach to making music is rooted in long-form improvisation resulting in a unique blend of vintage psychedelia, dub, eastern modality, african rhythmic tradition and melodic guitar that leaves listeners high -- fully immersed in a synesthetic soun...

Classic garage working music, A 2026 affirmation, and voice memoing shows. Bella Martinez (Grocery Bag) “You know you’re in Austin’s West Campus when you see someone tear their entire car bumper on the curb. For Austin band Grocery Bag, it’s their sanctuary. In the Austin college co-op scene, it feels like anything is possible. From close-quarters live shows that push the fire code limits to parti...