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David Osterhout is Bike Routes. With the help of his producer he writes all the songs and with the help of his friends he brings those songs to the live stage. He's also an avid reader, an animal lover, and often found selling his own merch after a show. Keep an eye out for a new album coming from Bike Routes sometime soonish! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Happy Fits were the first band we had in The Resistance studio after the pandemic shutdown 4 years ago! We had a lot to catch up on... like what has happened over the last 4 years, the new band members they welcomed in 2024, and their new album coming out this fall! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might have seen mehro open up for Half Alive at The Sylvee this spring, but we're just getting to know them. We talk about traveling, how a summer program rocked their world, and their new song "You're So Pretty". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coco Kinnon from Winona Fighter tells us what it's like to work with her best friends, how their new album "My Apologies To The Chef" is a love letter to punk rock, and all about the most important member of the band - her chihuahua Elmo! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We first met Slow Joy last year and he's been busy since then! We catch up on the band, how much he loves meeting the homies, and his debut full-length album with a lot of influences! Slow Joy "A Joy So Slow At Times I Don’t Think It’s Coming" comes out May 16th, 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little Image is coming to Madison with Joywave (4/22/25) so we caught up with Jackson a little better before they get here. We talk about how the band started, how special their new music is to them, and about a very mysterious water bottle! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been years since we talked to Stephen Jenkins of Third Eye Blind so we had a lot to catch up on! His progress with productivity, a new song release and an album in the works, and how important live music is! See them this summer at Ashley For The Arts in Arcadia and check out their new song "Like A Lullaby" out now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Cester of Mystic Knights and Jet spills the tea! Click play to hear his stories about Henry Rollins calling the cops on him, his relationship with Oasis, and what's happening for both his bands! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get to know Avrey Freeman, also known as Honestav! We talk about his musical influences, his upbringing, and why he was wearing a Jordan Love jersey in his "Hurts To Fall In Love" music video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We last talked to Kieran in Circa Waves at the end of 2022. Since then he had a pretty scary health issue, they did a bunch of touring, and they have 2 new albums coming out in 2025! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Linda Lindas are fresh off their huge tour with Green Day and they just released a new album called "No Obligation"! We also talk about why they're so drawn to punk music and the lifestyle AND we found out that we're on Bela's tour wish list! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Declan McKenna stopped by before his show at The Sylvee on October 29th! The last night of his headlining tour before hitting the road with Sabrina Carpenter! We chat about his new album that came out, why his new song "Champagne" isn't on that album, and how much has changed since he started playing music as a teenager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ramona Flowers give us an update on their progress as a band, what they love about America, and they talk about Halloween in the US versus Guy Fawkes Night in the UK! Plus, we chat about the Oasis reunion and what's coming up for them in 2025! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cassyette has been through a lot over the last few years, and so have a lot of her friends. She's taken her story and put it to music with her new album "This World F***ing Sucks" coming out August 23rd, 2024. We talk about the moments behind the music, how she's the only one in her family that can sing, and her very personal new song "Friends In Low Places." See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Ella Red is back on the show to talk about her new song "I Like You Best." We discuss her edgier stage persona and she plays a couple songs for us! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congratulations to Alex Dugan on his new marriage! The last time we talked to the Culture Wars frontman he was in Australia and now we know why! For love! We also talk about their upcoming debut full length album, his writing style, and what's to come for Culture Wars!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esteban Flores has been doing music for a long time but it wasn't until it became more about his art and feelings and less about a career that he became Slow Joy. We chat about what Slow Joy means for him, Taco Bell, and what it's like for people to know your songs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queens of the Stone Age has announced another leg to The End Is Nero Tour and they're coming to Madison! Guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen fills us in on their latest album, what tour is like, and even some reminiscing about a leather pants phase the band had. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soren Hansen is releasing a solo album! Many know him from New Politics and while the band has been on hiatus Soren has been writing for himself. We talk about the band and the hiatus, the self-titled album coming out this summer, and why he doesn't shy away from being personal in his songs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of our only repeat guests... Leah from Slothrust returns to talk about their new EP, what it feels like to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of "Of Course You Do", and (of course) we talk about crystals and symbols! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amigo the Devil, aka Danny Kiranos, has been making noise for a long time. We cover a lot of ground from songwriting inspirations, the direction he's moving in with his new album, and why Irish bands like to take him on the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chestnut Grove is going through some changes! We talk about their latest album, how you can support them, and what the future may or may not hold! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19-year-old Jeremy Abboud has already found his career and passion in life. He started playing music over 10 years ago, started building his home studio around 7 years ago, and has taught himself how to play and record all parts of his songs. The Rockyts has had many forms but at the center it is Jeremy, and often only Jeremy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knox is a self-taught musician who grabbed a guitar when he was 19 and hasn't let go of it yet! Click play to hear the inspiration for his new song "Not The 1975" and how he feels about his sold out headlining tour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detention's members are young, but they've been making music for a long time. They continue to find their sound while experimenting with different influences all while handling band responsibilities without label support. Listen to learn more about this up and coming band, how they make it work, and what's coming up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.