Ron Scalzo

Independent Minded

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The Independent Minded podcast features talks with indie artists in the music and entertainment biz. Independent & creative types from all over the world talk with host Ron Scalzo about their origins, their inspirations, their recent projects, and share tips on how to survive – and even thrive – in an unpredictable business.

Author

Ron Scalzo

Category

Music

Podcast website

www.iheart.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

IM60: Dent May 15.09.2017

Episode 60 features Los Angeles indie pop/lounge musician Dent May. Dent talks about his new album, Across The Multiverse, all there is to do in Mississippi, staying true to himself, and making a pop casserole. Songs from Dent May featured on the podcast include Across The Multiverse and Picture On A Screen. Find out more about Dent May at dentmay.com Follow Dent on Twitter @dentmay

IM59: Cende, Castle Black + more! 31.08.2017

Episode 59 features an independent music mix featuring new songs from Cende, Ron Scalzo, Castle Black, Modern Crowds, TheRival, & Madeline Kenney. Follow the podcast on Twitter @BaldFreakMusic

IM58: Gogol Bordello 16.08.2017

Episode 58 features Eugene Hutz, frontman and founder of renowned indie rock band Gogol Bordello. Eugene talks about the new album, Seekers and Finders, his unique style, and his father, the vegetarian butcher. Songs from Gogol Bordello featured on the podcast include Saboteur Blues and an exclusive acoustic performance of Break Into Your Higher Self. Find out more about Gogol Bordello at gogolbor...

IM57: RavenEye 26.07.2017

Episode 57 features UK hard rock trio RavenEye. Oli and Adam talk about their new album, Nova, opening for KISS, and interacting with their fans. Songs from RavenEye featured on the podcast include Hate and Come With Me. Find out more about RavenEye at raveneyeofficial.com Follow RavenEye on Twitter @ItsRavenEye

IM56: Beach Fossils 12.07.2017

Episode 56 features Brooklyn indie rock band Beach Fossils. Dustin, Jack, and Tommy talk about their new album, Somersault, starting their own record label, and how to make a high quality low budget video. Songs from Beach Fossils featured on the podcast include This Year and St. Ivy. Find out more about Beach Fossils at beachfossils.com Follow Beach Fossils on Twitter @beachfossils

IM55: Otep 30.06.2017

Episode 55 features outspoken Los Angeles heavy metal artist Otep Shamaya. Otep talks about the new album, Generation Doom, being on a Twitter watch list, the impact of profanity, and defending her passionate stances. Songs from Otep featured on the podcast include 'Royals' and 'Lie'. Find out more about Otep at otepsaves.me Follow Otep on Twitter @otepofficial

IM54: Okilly Dokilly 14.06.2017

Episode 54 features Phoenix metalcore band Okilly Dokilly. Head Ned & Red Ned talk about their recent album, Howdilly Doodily, their Ned Flanders obsession, and the band's accidental fame. Songs from Okilly Dokilly featured on the podcast include 'White Wine Spritzer' and 'Nothing At All'. Find out more about Okilly Dokilly at okillydokilly.com Follow Okilly Dokilly on Twitter @Okilly_Dokilly

IM53: Hey Anna 16.05.2017

Episode 53 features Brooklyn indie dream pop band Hey Anna. Erin, Katie, Anna, Jamie & Matt talk about the band's recent album, Run Koko, why Anna gets top billing, touring Japan and breaking down in Wyoming. Songs from Hey Anna featured on the podcast include Don't Talk Stop and Sunny Afternoon. Find out more about Hey Anna at heyannamusic.com Follow Hey Anna on Twitter @heyannamusic

IM52: Vagabon 28.04.2017

Episode 52 features critically acclaimed indie punk act Vagabon. Laetitia talks about her new album, Infinite Worlds, her love of Elvis Duran and hardcore music, and teaching herself how to play the drums. Songs from Vagabon featured on the podcast include 'Minneapolis' and 'The Embers'. / Find out more about Vagabon at vagabon.bandcamp.com / Follow Vagabon on Twitter @vagabonvagabon

IM51: Modern Chemistry (again!) 13.04.2017

Episode 51 features New Jersey alternative rock band Modern Chemistry. Joe & Brendan return to talk about their awesome new EP, Dreaming Adjacent, working with Taking Back Sunday, and how much they love a great hook. Songs from Modern Chemistry featured on the podcast include Part Three and Cutting Space. Find out more about Modern Chemistry at modernchemistry.bandcamp.com Follow Modern Chemistry...

IM50: Bandits On The Run (again!) 30.03.2017

Episode 50 features awe-inspiring indie pop/folk trio Bandits On The Run. Roy, Bonanza, & Clarissa return to talk about their new album, The Criminal Record, managing their first Kickstarter campaign, and finding (Lucky) Jesus. Songs from Bandits On The Run featured on the podcast include Paris and What To Do. Find out more about Bandits On The Run at banditsontherun.nyc Follow Bandits On The Run...

IM49: The Boobies (again!) 14.03.2017

Episode 49 features Brooklyn-based garage rock band The Boobies. Josh, Andrew, Manquillan & Jesse return to talk about their kickass new EP, witches & werewolves, and raising money for a new Boobies van. Songs from The Boobies featured on the podcast include Children of a Dark Art and We Ain't Goin' Home. Find out more about The Boobies at wearetheboobies.com Follow The Boobies on Twitter @weareth...

IM48: The Pop Ups 28.02.2017

Episode 48 features Grammy-nominated children's music duo The Pop Ups. Jacob & Jason talk about meeting because of a Passover puppet musical, their love of The Muppet Show, and their quest to create their own Pop Ups TV show. Songs from The Pop Ups featured on the podcast include On Air and Bird & Rhino. Find out more about The Pop Ups at thepopups.com Follow The Pop Ups on Twitter @thepopups

IM47: Cloud Nothings 10.02.2017

Episode 47 features Dylan Baldi of Cleveland alternative rock band Cloud Nothings. Dylan talks about the new album, Life Without Sound, why he misses MySpace, and our mutual love of dogs, Weird Al, chili, and Led Zeppelin. Songs from Cloud Nothings featured on the podcast include Modern Act and Internal World. Find out more about Cloud Nothings at cloudnothings.com Follow Cloud Nothings on Twitter...

IM46: One Hundred Thousand 13.01.2017

Episode 46 features New Jersey progressive hard rock band One Hundred Thousand. Kurt & Alex talk about their latest album, The Forms In Which They Appear, how a weightlifter's YouTube vid is putting money in their pockets, and the perils of falling off the stage. Songs from One Hundred Thousand featured in the podcast include Low and Fathoms From This Place. Find out more about One Hundred Thousan...

IM45: Oli Chang 15.12.2016

Episode 45 features Oli Chang of Brooklyn bands Highs Highs and Animal Feelings. Oli talks about making mixes for girls, his songwriting methods, and how getting suspended from a Singapore boarding school led to him making music. Songs from Animal Feelings featured in the podcast include Chemical Love and Falling. Find out more about Animal Feelings at facebook.com/animalfeelings Follow Animal Fee...

IM44: Janet Devlin 29.11.2016

Episode 44 features Ireland singer-songwriter Janet Devlin. Janet talks about her new Christmas EP, Little Lights, doing a digital detox, and how her time on The X Factor has affected her career. Songs from Janet featured in the podcast include Outernet Song and Wake Up It's Christmas. Find out more about Janet at janetdevlin.com Follow Janet on Twitter @janetjealousy

IM43: Electric Six 16.11.2016

Episode 43 features Dick Valentine of Detroit alternative rock act Electric Six. Dick talks about the new album, Fresh Blood For Tired Vampyres, his effective & entertaining use of Kickstarter, and how he's below average at everything. Songs from Electric Six featured in the podcast include Dance With Dark Forces and I'll Be In Touch. Find out more about Electric Six at electricsix.com Follow Elec...

IM42: Sadie Dupuis 14.10.2016

Episode 42 features Sadie Dupuis of Sad13 and Speedy Ortiz. Sadie talks about her new album, Slugger, responding to her own tweets, and our mutual love of '90s-era college radio rock. Songs from Sad13 featured in the podcast include

IM41: Layne 30.09.2016

Episode 41 features Los Angeles indie pop/rock act Layne. Layne & Alexander talk about their new EP, The Black Hills, visiting NYC for the first time, and their passion for succeeding in the music industry. Songs from Layne featured in the podcast include Twuh and Topical. Find out more about Layne at laynemusic.us Follow Layne on Twitter @Laynesworld_

IM40: Wild Planes, Social Station + more! 15.09.2016

Episode 40 features an independent music mix featuring new songs from Wild Planes, Social Station, Your Persona, Spacebeard, Daniel G. Harmann, A Valley Son. Follow the podcast on Twitter @BaldFreakMusic

IM39: Junior Boys 31.08.2016

Episode 39 features Hamilton, Ontario electronic pop duo Junior Boys. Jeremy talks about the new album, Big Black Coat, writing songs for lonely men, and why he'll die in Canada. Songs from Junior Boys featured in the podcast include Over It and C'Mon Baby. Find out more about Junior Boys at juniorboys.ca Follow Junior Boys on Twitter @juniorboys

IM38: Holy F*ck 17.08.2016

Episode 38 features Toronto experimental indie rock act Holy F*ck. Brian & Graham talk about the band's new album, Congrats, and "embracing the chaos" during live performance. Songs from Holy F*ck featured in the podcast include Neon Dad and Xed Eyes. Find out more about Holy F*ck at holyfuckmusic.com Follow Holy F*ck on Twitter @holyfuck

IM37: Lola Rhodes 22.07.2016

Episode 37 features Southern California pop singer/songwriter Lola Rhodes. Lola talks about her new stage name, releasing a new single every month, and her fetish for The Chipmunk Song. Songs from Lola Rhodes featured in the podcast include I Wanna Be and Marina del Rey. Find out more about Lola Rhodes at lolarhodes.com Follow Lola on Twitter @lolarhodesmusic

IM36: The Rock n Roll Hi Fives 24.06.2016

Episode 36 features New Jersey family band The Rock n Roll Hi Fives. Joe, Gloree, Evren and Eilee talk about sharing a stage, wearing capes and masks, and hitting the road together in their rad RV. Songs from The Rock n Roll Hi Fives featured in the podcast include Gold Glitter Shoes and Livin' The Lost Boy Life. Find out more about The Rock n Roll Hi Fives at rocknrollhifives.bandcamp.com Follow...

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