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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...

It's been over a year since we checked in with our buddies from The Orphan The Poet but they'll be in Wisconsin soon! Here we chat about their upcoming show at Summerfest, their tour with Friday Pilots Club coming to Madison 9/20/21, and we even chat about some exclusive news that Miranda didn't know was exclusive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American Idol winner Lee DeWyze stopped by the studio before a local show to talk about his new album "Ghost Stories" and what it's like to be back on the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A hybrid of rock and blues music, Bones Owens has lived in Nashville about as long as he lived in the midwest. Here we talk about how he got his name, new and old music, and how he went from a guitarist-for-hire to the main man on the stage.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multi-talented artist Kat Von D talks about balancing all her artistic endeavors with family life. Her new album "Love Made Me Do It" comes out August 27th and we delve into the sounds, the meanings, and the band involved with its fruition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When asked what she would want people to know before ever hearing her music or making judgements about who the band is, Slothrust frontwoman Leah Wellbaum had trouble narrowing it down to one thing before settling on this answer: "I'm really happy for people to hear in the music whatever it is they need to hear in that exact moment." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first band in the studio in over a year: The Happy Fits! Their new album came out a year ago and they haven't had a chance to tour with it yet. They're ready to hit the road and show their fans a new, amped-up live show and see how their music has connected to fans! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like many other artists and musicians, Capital Theatre is delving in to the world of NFTs! When asked why they chose to auction off NFTs to benefit a local New Zealand mission, singer Adam Stevenson said, "...if I could go down and earn some crypto currency by being a beggar on the street and then convert that crypto currency back into New Zealand dollars and give it to some charities in need... t...

Will Carpenter, the creator of Ships Have Sailed, explains his writing process, how he maintains a pragmatic outlook, and his connection with musicbeatscancer.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of hard work and self-promotion, Tai Verdes is finally starting to see the fruits of his labor in TikTok success, a sold out tour, and a set at Lollapalooza in Chicago on Friday, July 30th, 2021! He's got big plans to play arenas and reach a billion streams. Start paying attention now so you're not late to the party that is Tai Verdes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Peach Tree Rascals is a group of friends who started playing together in high school and made a conscious decision to see this music thing through. Rapper/singer Issac Pech says, "Dominic set in stone when we first got started, we're not interested in small time numbers, although we appreciate the small time moments."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The momentum is building for Don't Believe In Ghosts! New album "Solutions" came out May 14th and they already have big plans for new music, getting back on the road, and new ways to connect with their fans! We also talk about the meaning behind their band name and new single "Put Your Head Back", tacos versus pizza, and what their writing process is like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The bright and cheery Tessa Violet chats about new music, her "tiny terror" fans, and why her Bad Ideas: The Experience livestream event was the huge production that it was. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major Spark is a collaboration of singer-songwriter Mark Goodman and producer Brian Charles. While writing songs for their new album "Beautiful Noise" they continually asked themselves "can you run to this?" The answer is a full album of upbeat songs to keep you moving.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been 8 months since we talked to Gus Dapperton about the release of his "Orca" album and now a deluxe version is coming out! Tune in to find out what will be on it, how he writes his music, and where he loves to perform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CHVRCHES celebrate a decade together this year! All 3 members join me to talk about how they got here, their philosophy on consuming music, and how much their pets run their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.