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This weeks episode leads me to Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock . Tom Beaujour is the founder and editor of Revolver magazine, as well as a musician, producer, composer, engineer, writer and mixer to name a few. Tom also owns and operates NUTHOUSE RECORDING STUDIO in Union City, NJ. Tom has produced albums for NADA SURF, THE JULIANA HATFIELD THREE, LONG NECK and many others.  Rich Bienstock is a...

This week HiddenTracks welcomes Andrew Manning and TJ Piccirillo of the dynamic band EXIT. Driven by the roots of friendship and the desire to constantly create, EXIT  formulates music that does not restrict them by genre labeling. Andrew and TJ discuss their influences in music and their way of creating music while being apart from one another. Enough can't be said about the action man in th...

This week I sit down with Jason Nott from BEACHWOOD COYOTES. Jason and I discuss the roots and origins of the band, along with the crazy story that comes with the naming of the band. Jason's career has spanned from his early development at the ripe old age of sixteen and touring and playing with the punk band DRIVE A. Jason takes me with him on his journey to the sound of which Beachwood Coyo...

This weeks episode of HiddenTracks leads me to Julia Steiner of RATBOYS. Julia and I discuss the development of RATBOYS along with the amazing story of the creation of " Printer's Devil " their latest album. We look back at the modest beginnings and the role the state of the world has played in RATBOYS having to change things on the fly. 10 years ago with a chance meeting at freshma...

Finnegan Bell from the genre blending band LOVE GHOST joins HiddenTracks this week. Finn and I discuss the role mental health plays in his creation of songs such as "I'll Be Fine." Our discussion travels through time with the first CD that changed his life at the ripe old age of seven, to his first live performance at thirteen. Finnegan's talents go well beyond music, from film...

John Easdale from the powerful Alt Rock band DRAMARAMA joins HiddenTracks this week. John and I discuss Dramarama's first album in 15 years "Color TV".  We dig deep into the formation of Dramarama and John's introduction into music. Dramarama's proclivity to churn out soul driving  hits such as "Beneath The Zenith" and "What's Your Sign" well into...

A Note Two Self is the musical moniker of Mike Richards, the talented singer/songwriter from Alexandria, VA. A Note Two Self's newest single "Love Drunk" attacks all five senses at once; with the patient vocals of a musician well equipped to attack the harmony that makes hearts weep. Mike and I explore the different paths he chose in navigating the different music scenes he found hi...

Jared Mann from TWIN FOXES joins the Podcast this week to kick off Season 2. We discuss sibling influences through our life and the vast array of 90's rock that changed lives. Jared brings his unique talents and foresight of music to the masses with brilliant sound that can only be described as sensational. Jared's talents have led him to many places, from sound engineering for others to...

Dave Elkins from MAE (Multi-sensory Aesthetic Experience) joins the Podcast this week. We discuss the healing process of the mind and the effect music has in touching all of our senses. The discussion leads us to the "LIGHT", MAE'S new way to experience music. Using not only sound, but; sight, smell, touch and emotion as well. Dave's journey through music has led him around the...

Andrew Boles from NO ALARMS joins the Podcast this week. Andrew started his journey searching for personal growth through music. Andrew was timid and careful about what he was creating; it wasn't until a like from a stranger came in and gave him the compelling push he needed. Andrew used his engineering background to create his keen compositions wrapped in perfect hooks. NO ALARMS  EP "D...

Jake Jones form ROUGH DREAMS joins the Pod today. Jake's musical career has spanned more than half his life already. The Knoxville TN band Rough Dreams breathes a new life into what was once lost when it comes to gruff harmony in punk. Rough Dreams has built on a foundation based on the 90's early 00's artists such as Hot Water Music, Gaslight Anthem, Jawbreaker, and others alike. J...

Grammy nominated artist G Love joins HiddenTracks this week. G Love's story is one of hard work, perseverance, and dedication. Twenty-nine years in the business has paid off with his first Grammy nomination for the album "THE JUICE". The album was produced by Grammy winning producer Keb' Mo', who G Love speaks glowingly about. G Love is a man of many talents, from his clea...

This week's guest Jake LeDrew discusses his path to his band Dial Drive from Orlando, FL. Jake's passion of music runs so deep that he not only performs, books, and markets for Dial Drive, he does it for other bands as well. Jake is owner and operator of Havoc Underground. Havoc Underground is a music promotion company as well as a label. Jake and I drive deep into the pleasures of what...

Canadian Singer/Songwriter Terra Lightfoot joins the Podcast this week. Terra's flawless guitar licks bring a bright and compelling tone to a genre in need of a F#*king Rockstar!!!! Terra's new album CONSIDER THE SPEED is chilling, sorrowful and at the same time beautiful. Terra opens up about the hectic pace of touring and the roadblock she met when writing the new album. Terra plowed t...

RACOMA is a masterful indie alt-rock band from Seattle, WA. Their sound blends between whimsical and enchanting. Glenn, Sean, Spencer and I have quite the balanced conversation, from EDM to Shania Twain. You never know where the next question leads, and this week it lead me to RACOMA. Full length Album "THIS FRONT ROOM" out now!!!!  Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram @...

Wild Rivers, the Toronto based indie band that defies genres and categorization sits down and discusses their beginnings and influences. Devan Glover and Khalid Yassein's stories are genuine and honest with  touches of soul. Wild Rivers new single "PINK SHADES" is their first self produced song done during the big "C" (covid). It's filled with optimism and the key to...

Brother Bird is the musical entity of Caroline (Glaser) Swon, the talented singer/songwriter, originally from KS and now residing in TN. Brother Bird's  artistic stylings can be summed up on the amazing song "Leave it Alone" the seminal hit off of her first E.P.  Brother Bird's journey to where she is today is a story for the ages.  From posting a cover of the Manchester Orches...

My guests this week are Moksha Sommer and Jemal Wade Hines from the band "HuDost". Their talents are wide ranging, from being Musicians, to Congressional District Representatives in KY for ONE, to being parents. The combination of their talents has earned them awards such as the Independent Music Award for Social Action with their song "Rise Together". The new song by HuDost is...

This week's guest is Jason Lyles, singer/songwriter from Chattanooga, TN. Jason's new song "The Fight" has a solid message that everyone needs to hear. Jason's style lends itself to a wide range of genres, from Folk, to Rock, to Pop, and others. Jason Lyles new album " Chameleana" drops tomorrow October 23, 2020. Join us as we discuss his journey into his life in...

This week I sit down with Adam Meyers, former Sound Engineer from Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ. Maxwell's was the #1 stop for musicians outside of New York City. Adam's journey and stories are one of a kind, and give you an outlook from music behind the board. His broad view on music and things alike are a refreshing taste on the industry. Great man, great stories, and a great time.  Th...

Join as I sit down with Adam Streicher, formerly the front man of The Molotov Cocktails, and currently of "We Are Dogs". Come with us on our journey back to the future with the music that led him to where we are today. The journey is extraordinary, he weaves me through that time machine of his life, from falling in love with music to recording it himself.  Thanks for listening!!! Please...

This week I talk with Joseph Rodriguez from Love Again and formerly of Inamorata. Joseph's story into music is unique and timeless. His road into his current band Love Again is that of the belief that music is for maker and the listener, not one or the other. His taste in music is refreshing as well as interesting. Take a walk with us through his life and love of music, I promise it will be s...

Come with me on a journey through Paul Rosevear's musical career. The early days of learning to play music at church to the "dangers" of learning about rock 'n' roll. His career is one of the most diverse you may come across. From the bands he's played in like The Blakes, The Vice Rags and Readymade Breakup; to his extensive solo career which includes fantastic albums...

Join me as a welcome Austin McCool, lead guitarist from the band Future Thieves. We discuss the progression of the band, as well as his process of writing music. We also take a journey into places unknown and find out what lead him to where is is today with his love of music and bands he can't get enough of.  Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram @hiddentracks99 Pre and Post r...

I sit down with Fashion Designer and music lover Melissa Clark. We discuss her passion for music and her feelings of growing up during what she contends was the greatest explosions of music. The 70's, 80's, 90's and 00's. Her insights were bright and delightful. The fun we had can be heard throughout the show. Live, Love, Laugh, Learn, and Cry!!! Thanks for listening!!! Please...