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This week I welcome Matt Mucerino from the "emo-gressive alt rock band CROSSING I'S DOTTING T'S . Matt started writing songs in his bedroom after the loss of his cousin, whom he shared his passion of music with. Not knowing how to write or play music, Matt persevered through it all and created what would become CROSSING I'S DOTTING T'S.  The emotion that comes through in M...

This week I had the great pleasure to hang out and chat with Anna Morsett form the breathtaking indie rock band THE STILL TIDE. Anna has traveled the globe trying to find her place; but she believes she’s found it now. The music created  by The Still Tide brings back hope that music can transform and transcend boundaries it is sometimes confined by. There comes a time in ones life that they need t...

We Kick Off Season Three with a bang!!! One of our longest episodes so far. I welcomed Matt Carlson of the amazing power pop bands HARBORCOAT and THE STICK AROUNDS. Matt and I find out that we have a lot in common and more to talk about. Matt's story telling is something that will keep you hooked throughout the episode. During our open and honest conversation we try to fix the music industry...

This week I catch up with Craig Broomba of the blazing rock band FILMSPEED! What happens when a cool metal head neighbor turns you on to AC/DC? Work towards turning your life into a rock band, what else are you supposed to do. Craig had a great quest in life surrounded by music, and an Easter gift he received brought him closer to a dream. Commitment to a dream takes a team and Craig found that in...

We here at HIDDENTRACKS would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!!! Thank you to everyone that has been on the show this year and to all of those coming up in the New Year! Its time to relax and unwind with some Christmas Music, enjoy!!! Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram @hiddentracks99 Pre and Post roll music brought to you by @sleepcyclespa

This week we meet up with Scott Ayotte from the ground breaking rock band BORN WITHOUT BONES out of Milford, MA. Scott has taken a very personal approach to his song writing, as he writes from a dairy of experiences and circumstances. Scott's travel through the musical hemisphere has provided him with the opportunity to perform with and for some of his greatest influences. Scott is not bashfu...

This week I meet up with JOSHUA HYSLOP, the masterful Canadian Alt Folk rocker. Joshua's journey has brought him all over the world honing his craft. Being a new kid in a new country can lead to some disastrous habits. Joshua took that long road down and pulled himself up while learning to play guitar in the new country he found himself wandering. The peaceful sound in Joshua's voice is...

This week I catch up with Chris Newhard & Stephen Morrell of the formative new band SLEEP CYCLES.  I know that when it comes to finding new music to be passionate about, it can be hard. Sleep Cycles make that choice a whole lot easier. With a line up that I can only explain as a Super Group, their resumes do not disappoint. Chris Newhard and Chris Poulsen met while playing in the Philly based...

On this week's episode I welcome Connor James of the Canadian Alt Rock band JUNE BODY . When it comes to interviews, some may be a “chess match” and others are filled with “heartfeltedness” (not a word), you get to choose which kind of interview this was. Connor and I had a great time discussing his life in music and what keeps him going. Connor’s description of a misstep on an album during a...

This week I sit down with Hunter Weeks of the melodic bone crushing hardcore band LOVE IS RED . Hunter and I discuss the band, life, and his mantra of “you never get what you don’t ask for.” I had the great pleasure of meeting Hunter at FURNACE FEST this year in Alabama. I was amazed watching LOVE IS RED own the stage and perform with so much exuberent passion, that Hunter's son danced around...

This week I meet up with PHANTOM HANDSHAKES, the exquisite dream pop band comprised of Matt Sklar and Federica Tassano. What do two creative people do while separated from their bands during a pandemic, create a new one by way of craigslist. The whimsical tones created by PHANTOM HANDSHAKES   harkens back to the simpler times when brilliant convergence was celebrated. The masterful sound hitting y...

This week we meet up with talented singer songwriter  CHARLIE BRENNAN.  There is something to be said about sibling rivalry, it can not only break, but it can also bond. Using the tools that were around, Charlie started creating music at a young age. The poignant moments that led to Charlie's realization that his future could be filled with music need to be heard. The balance and understandin...

This week I meet up with TJ and Trevor from NORTHERN HANDS, the vibrant indie rock band from Manchester, NH. Its amazing how the world spins like a record and leads to cool people at every rotation. I was in a kool dark speakeasy late one night and struck up a conversation about music with a really cool person. That person was TJ!!! After some great back and forth, he went on to tell me about a ba...

This week we catch up with Dominick Fox of the Brooklyn based band BAD LUCK. There's not many people I come across that say "I knew right away that music would be my life," but Dominick is one of those people. Dominick and his brother Joe went the route of Rock 'N' Wrestling and coming up with their first band name in Walgreens. Dominick has a way with story telling, that...

This weeks episode bring us to the remarkable Maxwell Stern of the bands SIGNALS MIDWEST, MERIDIAN , and TIMESHARES . In addition to the bands Maxwell is a part of, he is also an accomplished solo artist. Maxwell’s flare for creation has provided him the opportunity to jump throughout the world of genre labels. Max has had the life full of musical experiences , certain memories of which stand out...

This week leads me across the Atlantic to Glasgow Scotland to talk to a Native Californian, A. WESLEY CHUNG . A. Wesley has honed his indie/folk/emo skills in his previous collaboration bands BORIS SMILE and THE GREAT ALBATROSS . A. Wesley Chung’s life in music started at home with a the foundation for him to find and create his own sound. When “tastes and talents” converge, anything is possible....

This week we travel across the world to Auckland New Zealand to catch up with Michael Murphy (no relation….. I think) of the progressive cinematic rock band WRITTEN BY WOLVES . Their new album “The Collab Project // Secrets” was a creation started by some touching fan emails and developed for helping those with mental illness heal through music. The power of music has the ability to conquer fears...

This week I have Alex Magnan from the indispensable  New York “Alt Rock” band YOUNG CULTURE . Alex and I talk about the beginnings of his musical life and the influences that surrounded him. Alex and I discuss the choices that the band had to make after creating the album they always wanted to make. Young Culture just lives it and breathes their dreams  and passions into every note they play. What...

This week I welcome Jesse Frimmel of of the paramount Alt Rock/Pop Punk band ARROWS IN ACTION to the show. Jesse brings us on his unnatural trip to learning how to play drums and create music. Jesse and I discuss the moments that stand out in his career so far and what's in store in for the future. Our discussion tries to answer the questions of what  it's like to fall in love with a gen...

This week I end up in Albuquerque NM with singer/songwriter, composer, and film maker DAVID CLIMACO GARCIA. David and I discover the heart touching tales of love, loss and life. We explore the healing powers of music and what it feels like when its almost gone. David has something special with his band BELOVED , he gets to create harmonious music with his beautiful wife. Please joins us in our tho...

HiddenTracks would like to send a gigantic thank you, to all the fans and listeners out there around the world. We just celebrated our first year Anniversary and couldn't do it with out you. Thank you to everyone who has been on the show, listened to the show, and played a part in making my dreams come true. We love all of you and can't wait to get out there and have a great F^@Kin'...

This week I get to hang out with Caleb Smith of the Cincinnati, OH  Pop Punk outfit SETTLE YOUR SCORES. Caleb tells the story of what it's like to hustle and stay true to the excitement that flows through when creating something new.  Caleb and I discuss what it means to mature as a band and to not give in to the pressures around you. What does it mean to change and how is it perceived by oth...

This week I had the great pleasure of speaking with Nathan Hussey of the essential Indie Rock band ALL GET OUT. Nathan and I discuss the hardships and triumphs about being a musician in the today's sonic world. Nathan not only creates beautiful soulful tracks with ALL GET OUT but has made himself accessible to other musicians, by helping them create their own visions as a producer and enginee...

This week I am excited to have Johnathon Ford of the imaginative post rock/ambient band UNWED SAILOR. Johnathon has had quite the alluring career when it comes to creating and building his “friendship” with music. Johnathon’s voyage through life has always been connected to music, from a child listening to classical music to the discovery of New Wave and Punk. Johnathon’s longing for community has...

This week I had the great opportunity to hang out with Dylan England from the unapologetic emo band band DEL PAXTON. Dylan and I sit down and try to figure out if the "E" word is bad or not. Our conversation takes us on a journey from teaching listeners about the geography of New York, to the uniqueness of windows down music blaring drive time. Dylan and I try to answer the most importan...