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Charlotte Sands talks about her upcoming headlining gig in London, how her blue hair has become an identifier, and how her new album "Love and Other Lies" came together! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get to know Ripe! Their new song "Settling" is "for anyone currently up to their neck in the heaviness of life, swimming towards joy. We’re right there swimming alongside you, and we hope this helps!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Interrupters share their new & unique method for lyric writing, plus we talk about traveling, collaborating, and how cool their grandparents are. New album "In The Wild" comes out August 5th, 2022! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland, New Zealand band The Beths have stayed busy while they couldn't be on the road and now that they're back on tour they are ready to share their new music live! Here we talk about the effects of postponing shows, collaborating with Sports Team on music videos, and the emotion behind their new single "A Real Thing." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James from The Clockworks talks about their brand new self-titled EP, what a culture shock it was to go from London to LA and then SXSW, and wonders what comes next if everything now is "post". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get to know The Kaleidoscope Kid! He fills us in on some of his favorite smoothie recipes, how he deals with Reiter's Syndrome, and who his biggest influences are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flora Cash released a new album called "Our Generation" while trying to adjust to life with a child. Here we catch up on music, their growing family, and what life is like in Sweden right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh from Badflower talks about their upcoming show at The Majestic on April 27th, 2022 and we get an update on his barn/studio/house! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan from Mother Mother talks about how the fans dictate what they do: "I think every gesture you make is a by-product of the energy you are receiving from your fans. It's such a symbiotic relationship." Plus, he talks about the new album, what to expect at their shows, and what makes their VIP packages so special. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys fills us in on what to expect at their upcoming show at The Sylvee! Plus, we get an update on the Claddagh Fund, new album "Turn Up That Dial", and how they're going to tour without Al Barr.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catching up with COIN! We chat about their new music, artificial intelligence, and reminisce about that time they did a Resistance Mini Session inside Delta Beer Lab's brewery! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sachi DiSerafino and Arthur Shea of Joy Again explain how they created their band, what happens when they get into the studio, and why their song "Looking Out For You" is resonating with so many people right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's not much information out there on artist/producer Smith so it was nice to get to know her. Besides being a multi-genre producer and songwriter, she also has 4 dogs and feels lucky to do what she does. "A lot of times for me songs will stalk me. They'll just roll in my head until I get them all out the way that they want me to."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance of Bob Moses sympathize with our shoveling here in the midwest... from the warmth of sunny LA. In our conversation we also find out how they teamed up, why writing their new album "The Silence In Between" was cathartic, and that music provides purpose for them both. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hippo Campus has a new album coming out next month, they'll kick off their tour at The Sylvee here in Madison on February 17th, and they'll make another late night TV appearance next week! Check out our conversation to find out why Nathan thinks the Twin Cities and the midwest are so special and the difference between the new album "LP3" and the EP "Good Dog, Bad Dream" that came out less than 6 m...

Pop-punk icon Avril Lavigne has a new song out and a new album on the way! Click play to find out why she said it was "probably the most fun I've had making a record" and "front to back, is actually my most alternative record."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Lowell from Lo Moon called in to talk about meeting expectations, how much the world needs more art, and his goals for 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christo from Bad Suns chats about the new album, the freedom of giving in to the apocalypse, and how the band is a brotherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get to know Rhett Repko! We talk about his influences in producing AND writing music, his favorite snacks and drinks, and where you are most likely to find him online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie of Tedious & Brief weighs in on the endless Chicago pizza debate and explains how the phrase "Tedious & Brief" lights a fire under her butt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Third Eye Blind is back with a new album! "Our Bande Apart" came out September 24th and features songs that remind singer Stephan Jenkins of The Cure, Judas Priest, and pure California surf rock. Listen to find out which song was inspired by his feeling that "we're so isolated but this isolation also compresses us deeper into each other." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All 4 members of Secondhand Sound take part in this conversation! When it comes to paying dues, this band is prepared to do whatever it takes to make it. Notably proven in the interview as we talked to bassist Teagan who was on the side of the road with a flat tire and waiting for a tow. Vocalist Sawyer Estok said, "All the people we look up to, I don't think we'd feel right looking them in the ey...

Remington and Sebastian talk about how their band started, overcoming a point where they thought they might end the band, and how they learned to win over critical crowds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sorry It's Over is a new band out of California who have already been able to work with producer Geza X! They've got more music on the way and they're ready to meet America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future release from Our Lady Peace is a look into the future of all music releases! As they prepare their new album, Spiritual Machines 2, Raine explains how new technology will allow them to connect with fans in ways they never could before and how he feels more creative than ever. He also explains Future Famous where some very deserving people are getting exposure for their initiatives.&nbsp...