Dreams Not Memes Podcast

I spoke to my friend Hambone from a non profit concert organization I am a part of called,Coping with Dystopia. Coping with Dystopia is an organization that started out of COVID-19 quarantine when the folk punk festival, Folk Shit Up was cancelled. A group of folk punk artists gathered together to fundraise on a weekly basis using live streaming technology to provide entertainment on Fridays to fu...

I spoke with St Louis, MO musician,songwriter,composer and engineer Cory Perkins. We met at To the Front Fest in Lexington,KY through Ryann Mathers while playing a show. In this conversation we speak about equality, relational dynamics in the music industry, emotional ownership, developing your network, marginalized communities, Star Wars and more. Check out Cory's projects Bounce House and O'Ivy....

Today I speak with the producer and engineer of my upcoming full length, Kitzy. Kitzy and I met over an internet group and had coffee together. They are an instrumentalist, engineer, producer who also works in the tech industry. After playing in multiple bands, living in different locations and going through struggles with self-discovery Kitzy talks to us about their journey with finding happiness...

I spoke with my friend and designer Margot about balancing her life as a musician, artist and music therapist. We talked about principles of finding intrinsic motivation and writing music to let out emotions vs writing music to be heard. Margot shares her journey and her thoughts about finding trust within herself and her own sounds. We talk about looking at perceived mistakes in art as a means fo...

I spoke with a fellow friend, collaborator and engineer Matt Drozynski over zoom. We spoke about writing approaches, finding interest in live sound, playing music, the quarantine, pedals and staying curious about being a songwriter. You can check out Matt's work on IG at @badsleeperband an @furtherthantheforeststudio hit Matt up to collaborate and tune in! 

I spoke to Margaret Uhalde 1/2 of Cold Coffee Gallery about her emerging digital art gallery. The art gallery was created in response to the COVID-19 and with the desire to diversify the arts community. In this episode we cover representation, inclusion, the art curation model of Cold Coffee and so much more.

I spoke with my friend and vocal coach Renee Drezner. We spoke about Renee's journey with music, representation, diversity , being your own manager, learning to do what you love unapologetically and their vision towards coaching, community and supporting others. Tune in to this podcast and listen to the badass person who is helping me become a better singer and musician.

I met Amaury via Instagram in a creators group chat. We both aim to inspire others and had a motivational chat about using your skills to chase entrepreneurship, working with clients, using ads to build your brands and staying positive in the face of success and failure. Check out Amaury at @amauryabreul

I went out to Clark Park and had a coffee with Katie Briggs a local chef, traveler, and activist. We spoke about the injustice of the hospitality industry, exploring the community aspects of bringing people together with food, racism and sexism in society, touring with musicians and chasing your own endeavors. You can follow Katie's journey via Instagram @ eckldomestic.

I went to Northwest Philadelphia and spoke with Klementina of KXB Studio. Klementina and I spoke about working as an animator, being a teacher and being an entrepreneur. Her studio has worked with people from all backgrounds including musicians, business owners and non profits. Clementina teaches traditional animation classes to the public and will be teaching online classes amidst the Coronavirus...

Elaine Rasnake is a producer, songwriter and works a day job. We talk about the life of balancing the roles of being a mastering engineer, working your day job, staying focused when life happens. Tune in and also listen to her songwriting approach and how she has written her new album,Settle Down.

I spoke with local musician, venue booker, friend and manager Kevin McCall. Kevin is the front person of Andorra and plays in a variety of bands, books and coordinates at The Grape Room, and manages various bands. I've known Kevin since 2013 when I first got started recording and playing live music. Tune in to our discussion where we talk about self development, giving back, setting up shows and b...

I spoke with Brian Hamilton a few weeks ago. Brian is a pedal creator, piano and synth player and former member of the band Cymbals Eat Guitars. In this podcast we discuss the art of making pedals, crafting your own sound, networking and impostor syndrome. You can find out more about smallsound/bigsound at https://www.smallsoundbigsound.com/

The world is going through hard times, but this podcast will live on. I spoke with an old friend and collaborator The "U" this weekend about his journey as a rapper, working with the Harlem Wizards, traveling an dealing with the dreaded coronavirus. Tune into our zoom call and follow his podcast You can follow the U at the links below:  Spotify  https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F5nrpArv48Z...

I spoke to Slokey aka Mitch a freelancer, dj, EDM artist, producer, and curator. We spoke about the Philadelphia music scene, managing his day to day, warehouse shows, his dog and playing in multiple music communities.

I spoke with Madelyn VanTrieste a filmmaker, photographer and singer of Telyscopes. We spoke about managing expectations, boundaries, and the enjoyment of creating film. Madelyn has an upcoming DIY Documentary on the Philly Music Scene. Check out Madelyn @ madelynslens for more projects and updates.

I spoke to local bassist Jack Zaferes about his journey in becoming a session bassist, fill in bassist and composer. Jack speaks with me about the highs and lows , the regrets and insights of what it means to write music in various settings and capacities and trying to feel empathy with others during times of struggle. Check out our interview and learn about the mind of Jack Zaferes.

I stopped by South Philly and spoke with Tyler Kearns about his many talents and how he juggles playing music, freelancing with others, and learning how to own his own craft with what he has. Check out this podcast below to hear more about his vision with community, collaboration, and the Philaelphia music scene. 

I traveled to Coatesville a few weeks back to visit Emily Paige Townsend's art gallery. We spoke about her approach to photography, supporting her clients, her unique approach to photography and trends in social media for photographers. Check this episode out to learn more about Emily's work ethic.

I spoke to Kiara L a Philadelphia local event manager, promoter, photographer, and curator for episode 1, Season 3 of Dreams not Memes. We spoke about the importance of investing your time into your community and helping others. Listen to more of our conversation in today's episode.

Out of System Transfer is a political folk punk band that has traveled in Europe, and North America. I was able to play with them in Philadelphia and New York. They are a group of people that embrace the idea that capitalism and consumerism is bad and community is good. Without further adieu hear my last episode of season 2, the touring podcast and check out Out of System Transfer.

In November I spoke with Andrew Sheldon (Best Hit TV, MoonWatcher) about our collabs Getting By and CTRL ALT DEL with Esther Hermiz. In addition we talked about staying motivated, saying no to labels and exploring creativity in a different place in adulthood.

Coming from Syracuse, NY I spoke with Happy People and Valentvne about their first tour, the upstate music scene and organic collaboration. Stay tuned for an upcoming Bandcamp exclusive release with Valentvne, Happy People and myself on Bandcamp and SoundCloud on 2/14.

While on tour I did a photoshoot in Brooklyn then met up with my friend Liam in Queens. Liam and I met in college and played house shows, we also collaborated and wrote punk rock jingles on mental illness and staying healthy for our campus student health department. Liam came back to America after spending two years in S. Korea being one of the leads for School of Rock The Musical and has traveled...

I spoke with Julian Runyon about his space Fosters Home and what it's like to curate music in a college down with your friends and roommates. Check this episode today! It's a quick one!