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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.

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.