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Michelle and Melissa Macedo are mixed-heritage (Latinx/Indian) twin sisters who make music, act, and want to encourage everyone to stand in their own power.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All 3 brothers joined me for a conversation about Earth Day, what success feels like and looks like to them... and then things get a little silly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thea Taylor's teen years have been tumultuous but she remains committed to her poetry and music. The 18 year old reached internet fame during quarantine and now that things are starting to open up again, she's trying to figure out what comes next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Pistol Fire released their 6th studio album "Look Alive" in January. Drummer Eric Owen explains how the band formed, how a duo can be so rowdy and loud, and we talk a lot about food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yuno is essentially self-taught in guitar, producing music, photography, videography, and anything else that allows him to share his creativity. He was 16 years old when he submitted his demo to Sub-Pop Records, but he didn't hear back that time. Eventually the label noticed him and now this artist, influenced by skateboard culture, is finding his place in the alternative scene. See omnystudio.com...

The 1979 is back on Death From Above! Jesse F. Keeler and Sebastien Grainger put on real pants and Zoomed in from Canada to talk about how love influenced the new album, what it's like to live in the middle of nowhere, and what to expect from their live show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Des Rocs is bringing rock n roll to the people! Here we talk about how the pandemic has allowed him to be as manic as he wants while creating new music and the inspiration behind the Filthy Animals symbol. To see the image he references in the interview, check out The Resistance on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. "I'm not the alternative to anything, I'm the main dish." - Des Rocs See omnystudio...

The Offspring have a new album coming out called "Let The Bad Times Roll" and it's their first in nearly a decade. Dexter & Noodles cover the basics about the new album and we also chat about awkward celebrity interactions, being corrupted by siblings, and how fans impacted the track list for probably the first time ever.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neu Mannas introduces us to his most recent project: The Matchstick Skeletons! They are described as a James Brown/Lemmy love child nobody asked for... but what does that mean? Neu can explain that and also let's us know what's coming up for The Matchstick Skeletons now that we have heard their new song "Told Ya So." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's own Isabel Ritchie (more commonly known as Izzy) plays strings for The Strumbellas. Here she tells us how their new song "Greatest Enemy" came to be, how the band has handled a global pandemic, and how playing shows in Madison can be the most anxiety-inducing for her. P.S. Go Bucks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Heavier and headier" is how Mobley describes some of the themes in his music. Not one to shy away from the tough topics, he talks about what it's like to see an audience dancing to his music and slowly realize what they're singing when he plays "James Crow". Plus, I learned about nagoya and autoharps! New album "Young And Dying In The Occident Supreme" comes out February 19th, 2021. See omnystudi...

The Odnoralov brothers were born in Russia and moved to the US with their family in the 90s when they were just kids. Here we talk about how music, faith, and family helped them find a home here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cameron Boyer stays busy as a band frontman, director, screenplay writer, mental health advocate, and more. We talk new Weathers music, a new web series, and his fondness for actress Emma Mackey. If you see this, Emma, please have your people call his people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Culture Wars "Leave Me Alone" can be found on the Grammy-nominated Bill & Ted Face The Music soundtrack! Alex Zoomed in from Sydney to chat about the band's past, present, and future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Juno Award winning band, The Dirty Nil, started out by making simple mischief in the woods and are trying to keep rock 'n roll alive with their new album: "F*** Art" or, as it's called on The Resistance, "Fart." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Left Field Messiah is the new supergroup featuring Steve Bays (of Hot Hot Heat), Jeremy Rozumna (of Fitz & The Tantrums), and Erik Janson (formerly of Wilding). Their chemistry together is undeniable and evident in this interview where they hilariously chat among themselves while Miranda tries to interrupt with questions about their new music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

"Join us, dreamers!" The band breaks down the meaning behind some of their new songs, their band name, and the importance of artists supporting each other. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Healthy mental health isn't that you don't have any voices... but that you have healthy dialogue with the voices." - Alex Hwang, vocalist of Run River North. New song "Lonely Weather" out now and new album "Creatures In Your Head" comes out February 2021! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you get when you have 3 friends from San Diego that share a passion for music & surfing? almost monday and their new EP don’t say you’re ordinary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From an audience of hundreds to a festival in Europe to chilling with Eddie Van Halen! Jeff Schroeder from Smashing Pumpkins talks about the new album, what it was like to play The Sylvee, and what it's like to go from small venues to the big stage with an established band. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Butch Vig has a new album called "Divine Accidents" with his group 5 Billion In Diamonds. Who is 5 Billion In Diamonds? What about Garbage? All these questions and more are answered here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caleb and Drew from Friday Pilots Club check in with an update on their new song and pandemic life. Plus, what it's like to be on a video game soundtrack with artists like Bishop Briggs and The Wrecks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Kulick talks about producers influencing the future of alternative music and his personal stories on new album "Yelling In A Quiet Neighborhood" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hozier played The Sylvee June 1st, 2019. Before the show he caught up with Miranda about being the "Take Me To Church" guy & how he and the crew have fun on the road... especially in Madison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dallon Weekes makes breakfast for his kids and explains where "Razzmatazz" came from. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.