From Everyone with Peter J-T

This week, I'm my own guest // I don't plan to do solo episodes too often, but I wanted to reflect on my own journey and the projects that brought me from learning guitar to filming music videos. Next week, I'll be back to our regular format with guests!  In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creative...

Jason Grandell plays guitar in Half Hearted & helps bands advertise their art. In episode 029, Jason and Peter share stories from Half Hearted's new song & music video, "Insatiable" & chat about Jay's growth in his advertising work. Enjoy!  Follow Jason on Instagram:@jasongrandell In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join h...

Brendan Baker (guitar) and Jordan Tammaro (drums) played in Values (2012-2020).  In episode e028, Brendan, Jordan and Peter chat about the origins of Values, playing hardcore shows in student unions and carpet stores, what precipitated the band's final show, the odds of a future Values show, and so much more. Enjoy! Follow Brendan on Instagram: @madeovspite Follow Jordan on Instagram: @jtamm0...

James Hamann is a drum tech, currently on tour with Tank and the Bangas. In episode e027, Jimmy and Peter chat about the duties of a drum tech, how James first got on tour & tell the stories behind videos they've worked on together.  Follow James on Instagram: @Jimmythedrumtech In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs...

Dominique D'Costa is a photographer. In episode e026, Dom and Peter chat about her first arena tour with Another Day Dawns and Breaking Benjamin, the long journey to her first tour, thriving on the road, and much more. Enjoy! Follow Dominique on Instagram: @dominiquedcphoto In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with...

Matt Kohanowski drums in Euclid. In episode e025, Matt and Peter chat about Euclid's new record, "Revilement", their AI generated music video for 'River Pig', Matt's journey into drums and how a few years away from stage helped rejuvenate his passion.  Follow Matt on Instagram: @kokodrums In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes?...

Dan Smallacombe (vocals) and Ryan Obier (drums) are in CHAINTWIST. In episode 024, Dan, Ryan and Peter chat about CHAINTWIST's journey as a DIY band, bringing back nu metal,  their first show as a band at a sold out Webster Underground, the value of singles and music videos, and so much more. Enjoy!  Follow CHAINTWIST on Instagram: @chaintwist_ Follow Dan on Instagram: @dansmallacombe Follow...

Jake Miller plays guitar in No Eye Has Seen. In episode 023, Jake and Peter chat about NEHS's new music video, their upcoming weekends of shows, Jake's early days of learning guitar & how Guitar Hero empowered progress along the way.  Follow Jake on Instagram: @j.millzzzz_ In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs...

Justin Guzman (vocals) and Ian DuMont (guitar) are in LOW. In episode 022, Justin, Ian and Peter chat about LOW.'s recent hardcore show at a library, the walls falling down at our music video shoot, adjusting to new roles in the band & upcoming plans for the band.  Follow LOW. on Instagram: @low_413 Follow Justin on Instagram: @cherrywaves94 Follow Ian on Instagram: @spaghettil0rd -------...

Andrew Popolizio plays drums in Dreamwake. In episode 021, Andrew and Peter chat about Dreamwake's Spring Fling headlining shows, the challenges introduced by adding saxophone to their metalcore music, if/when it's worth investing in gear upgrades, and how they've tried to find gratitude without feeling complacent.  Follow Andrew on Instagram: @andrewpopolizio  --------------- In th...

Chris Pulgarin plays bass in Currents. In episode 020, Chris and Peter chat about the new Currents record, "The Death We Seek", their upcoming full-US headlining tour, Chris' unbelievable way onto his first tour, and so much more.  Enjoy! Follow Chris on Instagram: @chrispulgarin In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as h...

Nick Viglione plays bass in Half Hearted. In episode 019, Nick and Peter chat about the homie fest this weekend at the Webster, Nick's upcoming podcast, "Common Ground", his roots in  music and graphic design & the changes having a daughter has made in his work.  --------------- In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T a...

Kane Gelaznik is the vocalist in Vomit Forth. In episode 018, Kane and Peter talk about the rise of Vomit Forth, their set at LDB Fest & how to put on a positive front for each performance.  In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to share stories of success and laugh at the mishaps that (inevitably) hap...

Shaine Frederick is a drummer. In episode 017, Shaine and Peter talk about how a classic Playstation game inspired us, what happened in Shaine's traumatic first experience performing on a mainstage, and how AI will affect the ways we create art.  --------------- In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives t...

Eric DiCarlo is a director & editor at SquareUp Studios and the drummer of Face Yourself. In episode 016, Eric and Peter talk about Face Yourself's debut EP, the decision to surprise release the record right after the first single, the early stages of directing/filming/editing music videos for SquareUp Studios, and how that's grown to include filming artists like Lorna Shore & Gi...

Matty plays guitar in Euclid and drums in Shapethrower. In episode 015,  Matty and Peter chat about playing the sold out Webster Underground, Euclid's upcoming plans, and managing all the tasks needed to create a successful band. Enjoy! Follow Matty on Instagram: @mtthwcnnlly --------------- In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as...

Zadak Brooks is the vocalist in Centralya. In episode 014, Zadak and Peter talk about Centralya's upcoming record ('That Which Feeds on Life' available 4/15/23), Zadak's experiences in art school studying graphic design, Ephyra's beginnings as a label, and more. Enjoy! Follow Zadak on Instagram: @zadakbrooksx ------------------ In the music industry, or just curious about...

Sean Vogel is the bass player in Anthms. In episode 013, Sean and Peter rewatch their first project together in 2015, the upcoming Anthms EP, and Sean's experiences playing Warped Tour in 2014. Enjoy!  Follow Sean on Instagram: @sheenvogel  ------------------ In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to s...

Sarah Holick is a photographer, videographer & merch manager who frequently tours with Currents, Boundaries, and more. In episode 012, Sarah and Peter reflect on the value of photos as moments in time, overcoming shyness with photography, Sarah's tours through Australia, Europe, & more!  Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahholickphoto In the music industry, or just curious about how thin...

Lukas Vitullo plays drums in No Eye Has Seen & As Within, So Without. In episode 011, Lukas and Peter discuss playing in two bands, how Lukas got so involved in metalcore, & the challenges of coming home from tour.  Follow Lukas on Instagram: @whoslukev  In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to sha...

Calvin Johnson plays guitar (Cryptic Entity). In episode 010, Calvin and Peter talk about Cryptic Entity's album, "Vestigium", Calvin's process for writing death metal lyrics & how their process of self-producing music has developed.  Follow Calvin on Instagram: @crypticcjv ------------------ In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Jo...

Rickelle Tavares is a photographer. In episode 009 of "Something from Everyone," Rickelle and Peter discuss what makes a great photo, the challenges of working on the road while touring, and debate if Premier Pro is better than Lightroom. Follow Rickelle on Instagram: @RickelleTavaresPhotography In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Pet...

Kevin Lange is a vocalist (Euclid). In episode 008, Kevin and Peter talk about Euclid's upcoming album, how much the Connecticut music scene has grown,  and how we've approached having to fill "big shoes".  Follow Kevin on Instagram: @k_lange_vox In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to...

Caleb Santangini is a vocalist (No Eye Has Seen) and guitarist (Anthms). In episode 007, Caleb and Peter talk about the No Eye Has Seen origin story, how Caleb joined Anthms (aka "Your Mom's Favorite Band"), and what we appreciate about touring. Enjoy!  Follow Caleb on Instagram: @CalebNEHS In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Pet...

Thomas Novotny is a rapper (Lilium Rot) & producer (Terahurtz). In episode 006, Thomas and Peter talk about branching out from metal to explore other genres of music, their early days of working together, and the narrative universe Thomas has in development.  Follow Thomas on Instagram: @liliumrot     ------------------ In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the sc...