Independent Minded

Episode 35 features New York City retro soul act Ernest Ernie and the Sincerities. Ernie talks about embodying the 'Ernest Ernie' character on-stage, shifting his focus from rock to R&B, and the band's debut album. Songs from Ernest Ernie and the Sincerities featured in the podcast include Talk About and Out Of The Pack. Find out more about Ernest Ernie and the Sincerities at ernesternie.nyc

Episode 34 features Brooklyn alternative rock band Bear Hands. Dylan & Ted talk about making their new album, starting a record label, and how they've stayed together for nearly a decade. Songs from Bear Hands featured in the podcast include 2AM. Find out more about Bear Hands at bearhandsband.com Follow Bear Hands on Twitter @bearhandsband

Episode 33 features hi-energy NYC brass band Lucky Chops. Josh, Daro, Raphael, Leo, Joshua, and Kevin talk about their upcoming European tour, their unexpected Internet fame, and busking in underground NYC. Songs from Lucky Chops featured in the podcast include Danza 2016. Find out more about Lucky Chops at luckychops.com Follow Lucky Chops on Twitter @theluckychops

Episode 32 features Jersey City stoner rock band Black Wail. Michael and Bram talk about the growing Jersey City music scene and putting their latest release out on cassette. Songs from Black Wail featured in the podcast include Hot Seat. Find out more about Black Wail at blackwail.com Follow Black Wail on Twitter @blackwailnj

Episode 31 features New York City alternative rock band Circadian Clock. Melissa, Ari, and Mike talk about their punk rock ideals, the formation of the band, making friends with pirates, and dreams that never end. Songs from Circadian Clock featured in the podcast include Brightside. Find out more about Circadian Clock at circadianclock.nyc Follow Circadian Clock on Twitter @circadian_clock

Episode 30 features Brooklyn-based soul-pop vocalist Lewis Lane. Lewis talks about her time as a jazz vocal major at the U. of Miami, the pros and cons of sharing music online, and how she deals with being a 'nervous performer.' Songs from Lewis Lane featured in the podcast include Play and Take. Find out more about Lewis at itslewislane.com Follow Lewis on Twitter @itslewislane

Episode 29 features independent artist and Saturday Night Live house band guitarist Jared Scharff. Jared talks about his electronic-based instrumental solo project Pearl Lion, how he got the gig on SNL, and collaborating with Fox Animation Domination Hi-Def on the making of Pearl Lion’s first music video. Songs from Pearl Lion featured in the podcast include Alpha4. Find out more about Jared at fa...

Episode 28 features Brooklyn independent alternative rock act Isle of Rhodes. Rob talks about his love of vintage audio equipment, his roots in classical music, and how venues with stairs present a challenge for a solo artist and his 100-pound instrument. Songs from Isle of Rhodes featured in the podcast include Islands. Find out more about Isle of Rhodes at isleofrhodes.com Follow Isle of Rhodes...

Episode 27 features New York independent pop/rock band Pros & Icons. Joe, Lenny, Nick, Tyler and Nick talk about performing at Z100's Jingle Ball All Access Lounge, how their college education has set them up for success, and covering pop hits on YouTube. Songs from Pros & Icons featured in the podcast include AiST. Find out more about Pros & Icons at prosandiconsmusic.com Follow Pros & Icons on T...

Episode 26 features New Jersey alternative rock band Modern Chemistry. Joe and Brendan talk about their first legit tour, performing at Chicago's Riot Fest, and their affection for boy bands and Justin Bieber. Songs from Modern Chemistry featured in the podcast include 'Never Scared'. Find out more about Modern Chemistry at modernchemistry.bandcamp.com Follow Modern Chemistry on Twitter @modernche...

Episode 25 features Brooklyn-based folk rock band Burlap To Cashmere. Teddy & Johnny talk about the making of their new album 'Freedom Souls,' self-releasing an album for the first time, and hitting the road after two decades together. Songs from Burlap To Cashmere featured in the podcast include 'I Will Follow' and 'Brain Fog'. Find out more about Burlap To Cashmere at burlaptocashmere.com Follow...

Episode 24 features New York City indie rock band The Boobies. Josh, Manquillian, Andrew & Jesse talk about their new single, being part of a musical community, and how the band's name can cause a bit of confusion on the Internet. Songs from The Boobies featured in the podcast include 'Tell Me I'm Wrong' and 'Hard To See'. Find out more about The Boobies at theboobies.bandcamp.com Follow The Boobi...

Episode 23 features London-based alternative rock band Yuck. Max and Jonny talk about making a new album, the mysterious disappearance of Jonny’s afro, and how featuring Max’s cat on the band’s Instagram page is apparently stunting Yuck’s growth. Songs from Yuck featured in the podcast include 'Hold Me Closer'. Find out more about Yuck at www.yuckband.com Follow Yuck on Twitter @Yuckband

Episode 22 features Cleveland indie pop/rock band Ottawa. Dale, Will, Tim, Chris, and Steve talk about their new single, how to fit 7 people in one hotel room, and their quest for rock n' roll stardom. Songs from Ottawa featured in the podcast include 'Roman Candle'. Find out more about Ottawa at www.listentoottawa.com Follow Ottawa on Twitter @listentoottawa

Episode 21 features the award-winning kids' music duo, Play Date. Greg & Shanti talk about their new album, We All Shine, performing at festivals and zoos, and how they share creative passion while sharing a life as husband and wife. Songs from Play Date featured in the podcast include Ninja Pajamas and an exclusive in-studio performance of Colors. Find out more about Play Date at www.iloveplaydat...

Episode 20 features the star of the Syfy original movie 'Lavalantula' and 80s movie icon Steve Guttenberg. Steve talks about reuniting with some old friends for the making of 'Lavalantula', what it means to be a hero, and a possible sequel that just may have already spawned from the making of Syfy’s latest creature feature. Find out more about 'Lavalantula' at www.syfy.com Follow Steve on Twitter...

Episode 19 features the eclectic trio Bandits On The Run. Adrian (guitar/vocals), Sydney (cello/vocals) & Regina (xylophone/vocals) talk about busking on the streets and underground subways of New York City, and acting careers that led to the formation of the band and the fictional role each plays within this creative & talented trio. Songs from Bandits On The Run featured in the podcast include P...

Episode 16 features indie folk rock act Cedar Blue. Jillian (vocals) and Sean (guitar) talk about forming the band, the release of their upcoming debut album, and more. Songs from Cedar Blue featured in the podcast include Burning Young. Find out more about Cedar Blue at www.cedarbluemusic.com Follow Cedar Blue on Twitter @Cedar_Blue More on Independent Minded - www.elvisduran.com/pages/independen...

Episode 15 features pop singer and dancer Justin Morelli. Justin talks about hustle in the music industry, his love of pop music and sports, and his determination to be a star. Songs from Justin featured in the podcast include Ain’t Easy. Find out more about Justin at www.officialjustinmorelli.com Follow Justin on Twitter @justinmorelli More on Independent Minded - www.elvisduran.com/pages/indepen...

Episode 14 features documentary filmmaker Ken Spooner and the subject of his short film, To Be Strong, Anthony Daniels. Ken and Anthony talk about dealing with adversity, Anthony’s love of boxing, and Anthony’s inspirational battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Watch 'To Be Strong' and donate at www.tobestrongfilm.com Follow Ken on Twitter @KenSpooner More on Independent Minded - www.elvisduran.com/pag...

Episode 12 features actor, author, spoken word artist and punk rock legend Henry Rollins. Henry calls in to talk about hosting the new season of 10 Things You Don’t Know About on History Channel’s H2, what he does for fun, his status as an entertainment icon, and more. The podcast features a montage of songs from Henry’s career in Black Flag and Rollins Band. Find out more about 10 Things You Don’...

Episode 13 features Brooklyn electronic pop/rock trio Balancer. Francisco, Felipe and Gabriela talk about forming the band at Berklee School of Music in Boston, fundraising for their debut album, Tipsoo, and more. Songs from Balancer featured in the podcast include The Age Is A Gift and Reminder. Follow Balancer on Twitter @balancermusic Find out more about Balancer at www.soundofbalance.com More...

Episode 18 features Rock N' Roll Hall of Famer, former Guns N Roses bassist, and New York Times bestselling author Duff McKagan. Duff talks about his new book, How To Be A Man, and what it's like to be Faith No More's gimp. Find out more about How To Be A Man at www.dacapopress.com Follow Duff on Twitter @DuffMcKagan

Episode 17 features Vine superstar and brand new author Nicholas Megalis. Nick talks about his brand new book, Mega Weird, collaborating with his illustrator Dad, and what it means to be a leader of a cult of weirdos. Find out more about Nicholas at www.nicholasmegalis.com Follow Nicholas on Twitter @nicholasmegalis

Episode 11 features New York City alternative rocker Luke Rathborne. Luke stopped by to talk about starting his own record label, having New Age guru Deepak Chopra as an unlikely fan, and his latest album, Soft. Songs from Rathborne featured in the podcast include Last Forgiven and Little Moment. Find out more about Luke at www.lukerathborne.com Follow Luke on Twitter @LukeRathborne More on Indepe...