(Don't) Quit Your Day Job

in this episode, Athena Athens of the label Little Lost Girl Media talks about developing a label and fostering a community around music and art, scenes getting older, music as dating, and the nuts and bolts of creating and selling 8 Track cassettes. Plus physical media as collectables, measuring success, skateboard decks, and honoring John Ramone. You can check out Little Lost Girl Media here: ht...

in this episode, Bree Myers of the label Allegedly Records tell us about creating a community around small, independent record labels and bands and then finding ways to support that community together. Plus, choosing bands for the label, changes to the punk scene, playing too much, and arm wrestling skills. Bree is one of the the honchos at Allegedly Records . You can check them out and contact th...

In this episode, progressive metal band Pathos and Logos talk about creating songs out of divergent sounds and styles while still being metal, creating a mythos and lifestyle to go along with the music, and how new album CULT is a journey and every song is a spell. Plus, playing live as a two member band, the connection with Doc Coyle, and measuring success while building for the future. You can c...

In this episode, metal content creator and guitarist Nik Nocturnal talks about his love of music and guitar but not taking the traditional band path, the differences between Twitch and YouTube, learning and developing the business mindset along with the passion for music, and collaborating with famous musicians. Plus, branding and developing content, measuring success and what it means to be famou...

In this episode, John Grove of Coffee With Lions talks about coming up with band names, starting a band after several years of not playing, making sure band members are on the same page, the importance of having fun, and the enduring appeal of punk rock. Plus, crossover between day job and playing music, playing too often, supporting other bands, and hoping for the best as a business strategy. You...

In this episode, Black Guy Fawkes tells us what is important about Juneteenth, and we deep dive into his brand new album Life, Love & The Bomb talking about songs as movies, the personal importance of lyrics, getting creative with physical copies and being true to yourself. The link to get a song recorded to vinyl just for you is below. You can check out Black Guy Fawkes at these places: https...

In this episode, Pete Koneda of High Totals talks about playing original songs in a punk band and music as therapy, the reputation and appeal of Detroit, and writing great music as a definition of success. Plus, the importance of playing with better musicians than yourself, spinning records during the pandemic and being positive, and whether or not putting out physical copies matters. You can chec...

In this episode, Jim Wilson of Motor Sister talks about moving out to LA in the late 80’s and his band Mother Superior, the creation of the super group Motor Sister, joining The Rollins Band, and building a long and varied career. Plus, Daniel Lanois, Emmylou Harris, and playing 21 albums in 21 nights with Sparks. You can check out Jim at these places: https://jimwilsonrocks.com/bio https://www.fa...

In this episode, Hansol Seung of the German punk rock band Shoreline talks about learning English from punk rock songs, the challenges of creating songs and evolving during a pandemic, measuring success, and trying to capitalize on creativity. Plus, playing shows in the former East Germany, signing to End Hits Records, and experiences as an Asian-German including dealing with anti-Asian sentiments...

In this episode, Timmy Gibson talks about finding roles and the importance of having a good time while playing in bands, creativity with merchandise and putting money back into the band, touring while maintaining a day job, and the ability to play on different bills. Plus, the official band haircut, gear for the left leg, and the endless rotation of bass players. You can follow Children of October...

In this episode, Eugenius talks about his careers in hip hop and punk rock, playing guitar for Nathan Gray, the music scene in Cincinnati, playing mixed genre shows and dealing with microaggressions and racism. Plus, day job balance when being out on tour, hip hop as a collaborative endeavor and being free to create whatever is inspiring/ You can follow Eugenius at these places: https://www.facebo...

In this episode, Music Industry Executive Paula Moore talks about coming up in the music industry from Promoter to Scout to being the first female A&R Research Executive. Paula tells us about her struggles and successes, writing a book called " Glitter and Grit; Be Greater As a Creative " and establishing the company Greater Than in order to help artists achieve success. Plus stories about Lol...

In this episode, we talk to Mark Tremalgia just as he gets back from a European tour with The Cruzados. Mark tells us about fan crossover with Little Caesar, planning tours to avoid market saturation, differences to touring in the USA, and practicing too much. Plus Mark provides his feedback from guitar forum "hot takes" including jazz, The Beatles, Billy Squier, and Derek Trucks. Mark is a workin...

In this episode, Sonny Lombardozzi of Arise From Worms (formerly of Incantation) talks about the death metal community, scene gate keeping and music labels, the connotations of being a shredder, the pros and cons of cover bands, and being "too good" for a band. Plus, creating a project to be able to do exactly what you want, playing with Steve Tucker, and composing on paper versus on the instrumen...

In this episode, Bobby Mahoney talks about his new release called We Go On , defining success and improving as an artist, trying to engage with listeners and the impact of social media, and the rub of entertainment versus a message. Plus opening for Bon Jovi in an arena and van disaster stories You can check out Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son at these places: https://www.bobbymahoneymusic.com/...

In this episode, while her husband and bandmate Chy Mess drives, Molly Mess of Some Kind Of Nightmare talks about deciding to become a full time touring band, the importance of delivering a message and being part of a community, rotating drummers, music as therapy and not being an asshole. Plus, how measuring success changes, the importance of maintaining gear and transportation, and the impact of...

In this episode, Black Guy Fawkes talks about connecting with Nathan Gray and taking advantage of opportunities, the mental exhaustion of dealing with racism and micro-aggressions on tour, and the ability to be your full self. Plus, what is Appalachian Folk Punk, and the impact of being an activist on crafting songs and delivering messages. You can check out Black Guy Fawkes at these places: https...

In this episode, we talk to Mark Tremalgia while he is out on tour in Europe with The Cruzados about the differences between touring in the EU versus the USA, guitar maintenance in wildly different climates, the ups and downs of touring and trying to enjoy the moment. Plus, tour riders and eating properly and legacy bands who are unable to reunite due to egos despite money to be made. Mark is a wo...

In this episode, Paul Del Bello of Dobermann talks about the realities of being a true independent touring musician, cutting his teeth playing with the legendary Adam Bomb, playing 100 shows in a row and 308 shows in a single year, and fun with fire-breathing on stage. Plus, developing a YouTube audience of bass players, writing good songs, making pro videos, and what it means to be a modern, conn...

In this episode, Jimi Bell of Autograph and House of Lords tells us the complete and unabridged story of auditioning for Ozzy Osbourne's band and ultimately coming in second to Zakk Wylde. Plus, working with Geezer Butler, writing a song that ended up on a Black Sabbath album, and getting up early in the morning to write music You can check out Jimi at the following locations: https://www.jimibell...

In this episode, Josh Brown of Capacitor Design Network talks about working very closely with Def Leppard and Phish, hanging out with Phil Collen, backstage at Fenway Park, and sending design samples on planes in the pre-digital world. Plus, growing up as the son of a Music Teacher, the day job hustle and losing time to play music, and becoming successful with organic business growth. You can chec...

In this episode, John "Buck Cherry" Armstrong of the legendary Modernettes talks about being tired of the thing that you are most famous for, the enduring popularity of the song Barbra , making the music video in the early 80's, and financial success versus artistic fulfillment. Plus, playing anywhere that would have the band, being ahead of the times musically, and a Chuck Berry playing a car dea...

In this episode, Ryan Roupe of Buckwild talks about 80's cover bands versus country cover bands, the desire to fit in especially when younger, and taking breaks from playing live but continuing to play for self discovery. Plus evolving music styles as you get older, self expression in a cover band, challenging yourself musically, and the amount of available work for cover bands. You can check out...

In this episode, Brain "Sikes" Howe of Greywalker, Normal Creatures, and Some Faith talks about doing the stuff that you want to do, being busy, how much is "too much" and being fair to everyone involved in multiple projects. Plus, success as a DJ versus other musical projects, being a podcaster and potentially losing the desire due to dealing with musicians, and freedom as success. https://brians...

In this episode, we find out is Mark can play riffs and licks from famous 80's shredder guitarists. (Spoiler: he can!) Plus, why did so many guitar players sound so similar, Little Caesar not going on the Monsters of Rock Cruise, making a commitment to family and health over the band and the importance of having a support system. Mark plays a solo on Sunday mornings: https://www.facebook.com/83429...