(Don't) Quit Your Day Job

In this episode, old friend Mark Tremalgia  ( Little Caesar , The Cruzados ) talks about playing Freebird unironically, the old Gazzarri's on Sunset Strip, playing with Butch Walker, the pressure to use certain brands of gear, and separating art from the artist. Plus, playing a show with Robben Ford, the mythical Dumble amp, and the skill of listening to other musicians while playing. Mark is...

In this episode, we talk with Mike Schulte of The Pork Tornadoes and The Confused Breakfast podcast about living in small town Iowa, the importance of support systems, the dream of making it big, The Pork Tornadoes cover band success, and is selling out negative or does it just mean success. Plus, rapping drummers, playing Joe Biden's primary party, podcasts about movies, social media includin...

In this episode, we talk with Mike Jacobs of On The Cinder about what the Buffalo Bills team means to the area, the upcoming release Heavy Handed , making videos, the ideal release schedule, how many songs is too many on a release, and maturing as a band. Plus, writing a record with a common theme, touring, dividing up vocal responsibilities, winter in Buffalo, and some obligatory T. Swift comment...

In this episode, we talk with Vinny Marone of Loud Love and Jersey Calling about people from different parts of New Jersey, the connection between the Philly and Jersey scenes, releasing songs with stars like Lisa Loeb and Billy Sheehan, and the difficulty of being a band that moves around in genres. Plus, is the album format still desirable, failing and getting better, joining an established band...

In this episode, we talk with Chris Sichok of Pittsburgh band Right On Warriors about starting a new "punk" band with different elements and influences, life getting in the way, recording and getting music in front of people, tempering rock star aspirations, and the dangers of being too eclectic to retain specific audiences. Plus, what makes sense for number of songs, is physical copy/vi...

In this episode, old friend Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The Cruzados) talks about his former baseball career, being healthy, eating well, the impact of alcohol on performance, being with sober band members on tour, and the importance of good bandmates. Plus, musical hot takes and hanging out with Frank and Dweezil Zappa. Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in  ⁠⁠⁠Little Caesar⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠...

In this episode, we talk with Trev Allen aka The Struggling Artist about his successful The Struggling Artist Podcast , award nominations, cool things in Worcester, MA, introducing people to new music, curating guests for the show, and feelings of unworthiness. Plus the new The Struggling Artist Record Club and everything it takes to run a successful vinyl subscription service. You can check out T...

In this episode, we talk with Craig Hall from the space punk nerd rock band Curse Words about their new album It Was The Cursed of Times, being a DC band and the influence of the early DC scene, how to determine the right number of shows in your area, being on Allegedly Records, and the importance of the DIY ethos. Plus, the value of being on a label, the hard work of a break through, and having f...

In this gigantic episode, old pal Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The Cruzados) talks about looking more and more like Duane Allman, how the uniform is important for the show, especially for legacy bands, the "big break", and making a living from music. Plus, reflections on the reasons for this podcast, playing a solo in front of an arena crowd, the importance of shred, and Mark plays lic...

In big episode 200, we walk around in Philipsburg, PA with Bree Myers (Allegedly Records), Jimmy Minarchick (Quick Eddies Swag Co.), and Charlie Thornton (Radar Waves), looking for ghosts, graveyards, and churches. We look forward to friendship and music in 2024. Thanks for listening! Please support small businesses: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Quickeddiesswagco https://www.allegedlyrecords.com/ htt...

In this episode, we talk to writer/producer/director John Ryan Sugimoto about the importance of environment on creativity, NYC versus LA, deriving motivations from movies when a youngster, being an inspiration to others, and defining success with happiness. Plus, forming ideas, a love for dumb people, making people feel good, and the struggle to spell his name. You can check out Jon's work at...

In this episode, we talk to Matt and Doug from the rad Ohio band Jacknife Powerbombs about their new album Mors Certa Vita Incerta, the greater Cleveland music scene, being happy with the process of being a band and creating music, difficulties with describing the sound of the band, and getting music in front of people. Plus, gatekeeping, the fusion of band members styles, mixed band bills, and th...

In this episode, our pal Steve Cee of RATH & the Wise Guys is back on the show to talk about actually quitting his day job (woah!), making video games and using other avenues of artistic expression to stand out, and structuring time to be as productive as possible. Plus, touring strategies, the importance of physical media, and the difficulty in seeing long term plans for success. You can chec...

In this episode, the legend that is John Grove (Coffee With Lions) talks about the York PA scene, how to branch out into other scenes and regions, releasing A Single Second , recording new music, and figuring out the best way to release music. Plus, the official John Grove uniform, how to figure out the right number of shows to play, the requirements of social media, and the difficulty of wearing...

In this episode, old friend Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The Cruzados) talks about faking different styles of music based on the licks you can play, when does it make sense for a band to retire, the value of new music from legacy bands, and having fun no matter what. Plus, the different joys of playing in the studio vs live, the idea that a good guitar track can save a bad song, and is John Maye...

In this episode, Aki McCullough of Dreamwell talks about the uniqueness of being a band from the music scene in Rhode Island, what it meant for the band to sign with Prosthetic Records, the impact of being on a label, and being meticulous in the studio. Plus, van death, the nuts and bolts of touring, the importance of groove, and evolving on from being a screamo band to something more unique. You...

In this episode, our friend Bree Myers of Allegedly Records and Punk Around and Find Out takes us in depth through her breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery; including the importance of support systems, the difficulty in asking for help, and talking openly with friends and family. Plus, reassessing opportunities, a return to writing, arm wrestling, and a shout out to the band Treaties Y...

In this episode, the members of the rad and unforgettable band Hans Gruber And The Die Hards talk about the tribulations of being a hard working independent band that works day jobs and tours frequently, the positives of ska, being able to explore different sounds and genres, and managing expectations while on tour. Plus, the necessary evil of social media, using atlas obscura, playing poker for a...

In this special episode, our pal Mark Tremalgia (Little Caesar, The Cruzados) talks about late eighties LA, guitar playing in the Hollywood scene and defends the songs associated with Hair Metal. Mark is a working musician in LA, playing in  Little Caesar  and  The Cruzados . He also teaches either in person or via skype. You can contact him here https://www.facebook.com/mark.tremalgia https://www...

In this special episode, Chuck Veri of iNCO FIdO defends the origins of ska, the many different ska subgenres, the truth of whether reggae or ska came first and the idea that ska did not start as a silly style of music. Plus, we play Housewife's Choice by Derrick Morgan You can check out Chuck and iNCO FIdO here: https://incofido.com/if https://www.facebook.com/incofido/ https://open.spotify.c...

In this episode, we talk to our pal Mark Tremalgia aka Marky T (Little Caesar, The Cruzados) about coming back from The Cruzados European tour, the strike in Hollywood, jamming with actor Tim Russ (Star Trek, Crossroads), and the Richard Fortus versus Nuno media war. Plus, watching GnR rehearsals, the importance of a look for musicians, and a visit from Charlie Thornton. Mark is a working musician...

In this special episode, our rad pal Rick Girt (The Sneaky Heat Missiles) attempts to convince us that ska is worth listening to and that Hans Gruber and the Die Hards are a ska band. We play the song My Friend Chuck and discuss. You can check out The Sneaky Heat Missiles at the following locations: https://sneakymissiles.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIyX3tKRU5gX8qQrGcoMEQ https://www.in...

In this episode Dave Simonich (Signs of the Swarm) talks about the evolution of the sound of the band, the importance of growth, acknowledging feedback from the fans, the importance of giving back to the scene/community, and the impact of signing with Century Media. Plus, the resurgence of deathcore, the importance of the message in a song, the impact of Spotify numbers, dealing with the terrible...

In this episode Chris Urriola (Hollis Brown) talks about his love of bass guitar, his debut EP Illustrator , his day job as an expeditor following school in music management at Berklee, hustling in gig culture/economy, and being a stickler but still being open to ideas. Plus, the art of creating songs and fleshing out ideas with friends in the studio, being patient with developing a career in musi...

In this episode Thomas Andrew Doyle (TAD) talks about being on the vanguard of the Seattle/grunge scene in the 90's, signing to Sub Pop Records, early influences including music study at university, and subverting listener expectation. Plus, what does the artist owe the listener, the importance of listener interpretation, embracing new things, and running a small record label and recording stu...