Fans With Bands

In this episode, we talk with Jon-Mikal of the Idiot Kids. One day, an email from the Idiot Kids showed up with a link to their music. I gave it a spin and loved their high energy pop punk with plenty of garage band power. I had a great time talking with Jon-Mikal about the band and their new album called Chapels which is out now on Jet Plastic Recordings . We explored the ideas behind some of the...

In this episode, we talk with Aaron, Keith, and Jason from Wilson Thicket. I’m in love with the music of Wilson Thicket as they play bluegrass that stretches the boundaries. Think of them as cousins to Billy Strings. It was fantastic to get a chance to talk with them and some of their fans about their songs, inspiration, and writing. Of course, we had to talk about pizza. Wilson Thicket has a new...

In this episode, we talk with Noah, Joe, and Taylor from Temple of the Fuzz Witch. I caught these guys a few years ago at Fuzz Fest and I’ve been a huge fan ever since. They are disciples of the mighty riff laden in doom. It was great to get the story behind the band and their music including songwriting. The big news is their new album is complete! Hopefully it will be out in early 2024. Until th...

In this episode, we talk with the stunning vocalist and songwriter Kate Hinote. You can experience her wonderful voice and songs with The Kate Hinote Trio and The Blueflowers . I’ve had the privilege of experiencing both bands which have their distinctive sounds. I very much enjoyed talking with Kate about her journey into music, her songwriting, first albums, and pizza toppings. Stay tuned to Kat...

In this episode, we talk with the jaw-dropping Angel of Mars. Doom never sounded so damn good. This band is so powerful. The riffs, the rhythms, the vocals all combine to create a rich and heavy sonic landscape to explore. It was a pleasure to talk with them about their music and song-writing. We dive into many of our usual tops such as first albums and concerts. Along the way, we had a lot of lau...

In this episode, we talk with Jaimi. It was great to get a chance to talk with this most talented artist about her new album called Blurred. We dive into songwriting and then jump into what inspires Jaimi’s music. We also find out what her plans are going forward. In addition to Blurred, Jaimi is working with the band Just The Basic adding her spectacular vocals talents to the mix. You can pick up...

In this episode, we talk with Jason Krzysaik from Ferndale Radio. While record shopping in Ferndale, I stumbled upon the Ferndale Radio studio at Rust Belt Market. Jason was kind enough to invite me on the air to talk a little about music. So, it was only natural to have Jason on the podcast to share more information about this great community radio station. It was a blast learning more about Fern...

In this episode, we talk with Fangs With Twang. I’m glad I finally got around to talking with this seriously fun band. They take the music seriously, but the subject matter with monsters and such is great fun. On top of getting the origin story behind Fangs With Twang, we talk song-writing, new music, and pizza. If you get a chance, head out to Ziggy’s in Ypsilanti on October 7th to see Fangs With...

In this episode, we talk with Syphoned. I caught this amazing band opening for Atheist and Cynic at the Sanctuary in Detroit. From the minute they hit the stage, I knew I needed to get to know these awesome musicians who delivered a crushing set of technical death metal. It was great to get the story behind Syphoned, dig into their music, talk guitars, and of course, pizza toppings. Be sure to cat...

In this episode, we talk with NLIGHTiN. It was a real honor to get a chance to talk with NLIGHTiN about his new album called War With Myself and talk about the music scene in Flint. NLIGHTiN’s music share a powerful and positive message and it was great to learn about what inspires and drives him. NLIGHTiN recently played Alley Fest and has a show coming up on August 20th with Lil Jesse at the San...

In this episode, we talk with JC from JC & The Disciples. JC was kind enough to send me a link to his single called “Deception” and I was immediately drawn to his Black Crowes meets Bob Seger rock vibe. We had a great time talking about his music as well as our shared love of great guitars and Scotland. JC has a new single out called “Lucky” and will be rolling out more singles throughout the...

In this episode, we talk with Steve, John, Jason, and Berkeley from Manchester Underground Music and Art. Together these guys host live music in the little town of Manchester at the Raisin River Distillery. We talk about how they came together to create Manchester Underground Music and Art and make it all happen. As usual, we had to talk about pizza. Stay tuned to Manchester Underground Music and...

In this episode, we talk with Matt, James, Matt, and Paul from Moonwreckers. I had the pleasure of getting a sneak-peek into the Moonwreckers debut album called Why Look Here?  From the moment I hit play, the hairs on my arms stood on end. It was great to get an inside look from the band on their music. Be sure to get a copy of their new album and go see them live. They will be at the Lager House...

In this episode, we talk with Ed, Nick, Jason, and Robby of Anvil Crawler. This band is simply incredible. They create jaw dropping progressive rock/metal instrumental music that will blow you away. Their new album is called Hot Electrifying Color and it is a trip. It was a lot of fun to talk with the band and learn about how they formed and how they came up with the name of the band as well as th...

In this episode, we talk with Kris, Gabby, and Ricardo of Black Note Graffiti. The band has evolved over time into the dynamic, highly melodic, aggressive and progressive rock band they are today. We talked about what the evolution of the band was like and how they see the band today. They also shared stories on songwriting and their experiences the first time they performed together. The band is...

In this episode, we talk with Lori Stratton from the Stratton Setlist. If you aren’t familiar, The Stratton Setlist features interviews and reviews from a wide range of regional music artists. Lori’s passion for all forms of music comes shining through in her writing. Her diehard support helps to spread the word on the vast array of musical talent we have in Michigan. Lori also contributes to the...

In this episode, we talk with Jennifer, Nicholas, and Todd of A Rueful Noise. Together they craft songs that are dark, moody, and oh so very intriguing. We jumped into how A Rueful Noise came up with their excellent band name as well as diving into a few of their tunes which you can snag over on Bandcamp. A Rueful Noise are busy finishing up recording a full length album which hopefully will be ou...

In this episode, we talk with Ally, Tristan, and Isaac of Forge The Sun. This band puts a progressive spin on hard rock to create spectacular music that is both captivating and exciting. Our chat with Forge The Sun goes into how the band got their name as well as the songwriting process. They have a new album called “Heart of the Sunrise” coming out later this Spring. I can’t wait to hear this ban...

In this episode, we talk with Stu from Pulphonics. They create some interesting and compelling music that spans genres. We took some time to learn about how the band formed, their songwriting process, and their new album called Art Is Money which will be released on April 7th, 2023. Pulphonics Check out their music Follow on Facebook , Instagram , Youtube , Spotify Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fan...

In this episode, we talk with Chuck Bean and his new podcast called Really Big Fan Podcast. The new podcast will dive into all kinds of subjects where people like to get nerdy with their fandom. It will be loosely following the Nerd Radio podcast that Chuck did with WRIF a few years back. So if you are into comics, video games, movies, pro wrestling, you name it, you’ll want to tune into the Reall...

In this episode, we talk with Chris and Mike from Barker and Broski. They are a singer-songwriter duo who create serious music which is all about fun. Their latest album called “The Coal Country Heartbreakers” is the third in a series that tells the story of a fictional character called Billy Bob. In addition to their music, Barker and Broski host a podcast called “Making It SMALL in Music”. They...

This week I’m out exploring the world. I’ve got more great bands and their fans coming up in March. Until then, you can either check out a favorite episode or send me a note. I’d love to hear what you think of the show. What bands do you want to talk with? What albums are you excited about? Shoot me a note either on Facebook or Instagram.   I hope you all are doing great. Thank you so much for lis...

In this episode, we talk with Jeremy, Steven, Chris, and Allen from Cosmic Sans. Their new album called As Well is fantastic. When listening to their music I’m reminded of bands like the Foo Fighters, Screaming Trees, Local H, and The Toadies with a dab of Queens Of The Stone Age. It was great to get the stories of how the band came together as well as their influences and approach to songwriting....

In this episode, we talk with Dan, Dusty, and Grant from Blood Rune Sigil. These guys play heavy progressive psych riffs with gusto. Their new album called Transmutations is out now. If you are a fan of bands like Tool and Pink Floyd, you’ll dig Blood Rune Sigil. If you want to jam with the band, they are down. Just send them a message on Facebook and they’ll hook you up on one of their open jams....

In this episode, we talk with Frank, Pete, and Mike from Slowfoot. I was pleased when Frank got in touch. I checked out their music and loved the guitar driven rock with a heart of soul. It was fun talking to them about their new album called Something Good which is coming out on Dec 23rd. Keep an eye on the links below for upcoming shows and to get a hold of your copy of Something Good from Slowf...