Invite The Neighbors DIY Podcast

Sat down with Detroit-based eclectic psych rock sorta band with a saxophone, Now With Real Humans. Stick around until the end to hear a song of theirs as well. We talked about all kinds of stuff, so honestly you should just listen. These guys are a great time and their music is unique and exploratory in the best possible way. If you’re a new listener, welcome and thanks! And for the OG ITN f...

This episode is basically an audio recording of me meeting Parker for the first time. We had a good time and talked for a quite a while on topics like from playing with Shortly, Dogleg’s new record “Melee” coming out on Triple Crown Records in 2020, when laughing sounds rehearsed, cat piss, comedy, and much more. Guess you’ll just have to listen to find out. Thanks for list...

Sorry for the week with no episode! I was moving into a new house. But now I’m back with a gnarly new bedroom studio and my first full episode was with Taylor, creator of music/lifestyle blog, Swim into the Sound! Listen to hear about Taylor’s unique stance on music writing/reviewing. You’ll also hear me informally announce some cool news about a special podcast event coming up i...

Had a conversation with the new homies in Macomb progressive math rock group Saving Throw. I met them when I was helping to run a show for Outta This World Booking in Detroit and LOVED their style. I was pleased to discover that they’re as good a hang as they are a band. Check out their music! And share the podcast! Cool news coming up soon. Thanks for listening! Air date: 10/7/2019.

Had a nice long conversation with TyLeR fLoYd, the brain daddy frontman of Parkway & Columbia, fanboy/guitarist in Secret Grief, and master producer wizard at his very own Summit House Studios aka his basement/drum foyer. Don’t let my jokes fool you- Tyler is one of the most talented people I know and I have a lot of respect for his work. P&C’s album “Wanderer” ca...

I talked with Mike from Just Guys Being Dudes about his band, his house venue, and how each got its start. We also joked (kinda) about what it means to be a hipster and about a bunch of other stuff that I don’t remember right now. Check out his band on bandcamp and social media and come out to a show! Thanks for listening. Air date: 9/26/2019.

30 episodes deep, woooaaahhh. Chilled with dem boyz in Tequila Deer, who also happen to make up part of the Church Street Booking crew. We talked about the origins and future of Tequila Deer, got a performance from TD, and also talked about the Great Pumpkin Fest coming up in October presented by CSB and Outta This World Booking. Check out their social media pages for more info, and thanks for lis...

First full episode with a photographer! Joseph Xu and I had a cool conversation about how the worlds of photography and music intersected for him. Honestly, we talked about so much stuff that I’m going to forego trying to summarize all of it and just tell you to listen to the episode. Notice the fancy episode photo on the website!? That’s because he took it. Check out his work HERE and...

Sat down with Hayley from the mighty BOMBASTIC DREAM PUSSY!!! And the award for band name I’m least excited to say out loud to people outside the scene goes to… I put Hayley’s performance at the beginning of the episode for your listening enjoyment. Had a nice conversation, hope you enjoy that as well. Definitely check out BDP’s music online and give them some follows on th...

This episode was recorded on site at New Way Bar in Ferndale during Pursuer’s EP release show, presented by Scheme 13. Pursuer shared the stage with Vermont, Small Parks, Hexing, Ship & Sail, and my musical baby, In a Daydream. I had a blast going straight from playing a super sweaty set to jumping on the mic to record another live event podcast. I chatted with a lot of people, includin...

Had a Taco Bell-fueled chat sesh with Trey and Conor from American Spirits (RIP) and the Summit Shack. Ellie from L.E.A.D. DIY was also hanging out providing color commentary from time to time. The fellas gave the scoop on why American Spirits are going bye-bye, what’s in store for the future musically, the origins of the Summit Shack, and a whole heck of a lot more about the ins and outs of...

Had a lil chat with Kyle and Ellie from r/emo’s the E Word podcast. We talked about the origins of the podcast, some of their favorite guests, some dream guests, and a bit of what might be in store for the future of their show. Ellie and I also talked about comedy for just a bit too long (sorry, Kyle). Be sure to check out their podcast if you haven’t already. Also don’t forget t...

Just a couple old hacks talking about the good old days! Tim (guitar/vocals in Bathroom of the Future) had a lengthy and enlightening conversation about everything from Dan Gilbert playing Monopoly with Detroit’s skyline, to opening up for your heroes, to our daddy issues or lack thereof, to BOTF’s new album “Words I Had.” Be sure to stick around til the end for another bed...

Jenn Hylla (graphic artist behind the Invite the Neighbors logo and masterful tolerator of all my nonsense) wanted to shake things up a bit and interview ME for a change, so I said hey, why not? The idea behind this episode is to help my listeners get to know me a little better. Hopefully we were able to accomplish that while still being entertaining! And I must say, I’m quite proud of Jenn,...

I met Tom when I was good and drunk at Mash in Ann Arbor and he was playing bass in a bar band. We started talking and figured out we shared a lot of influences, so eventually he sent me a link to his band White Flash’s album, and I was HOOKED, people. It’s called “Younger Days and Simpler Times” and it’s on Bandcamp and Spotify. Seriously give that one a listen. It w...

Sat down with two-thirds of Lansing area emo punk band, Car Crash Rhetoric, who are fresh off their first time playing Excellency Music Fest in Bay City. We talked about that show, their origins as a band, and their new EP “Dumb Luck” which comes out this Friday, 8/16/19. Stick around to the end of the episode to hear “52 Pickup.” Follow their social media and check out the...

Episode 20!? What is that, like, a milestone or something? FYI, Antighost and I are basically BFFs now. There is not a nicer group of guys playing meaner music than these three, I will lay my hard earned money on that. Trust me when I say this won’t be the last you hear from Antighost on this podcast. We talked about all the things, including the fact that Past Life from Philly is a band of...

Episode 19 features myself having a hearty chat with Micah Cotner, who runs the Dragon’s Den house venue, sang in Complainer., played drums in Seaholm (back when they were good teehee winkwink), and now plays drums in Solemn Judgment. This episode is one of those smart ones where we chat about real life stuff and I have to say, I really enjoyed it. There is plenty of tomfoolery mixed in as w...

Sat down with the members of Great Expectations and talked about their new album, “Figures of Speech” which drops this week, so check it out! We also talked about touring, tolerating Pat Ray on the road somehow, balancing fun and emotional honesty while performing, and a bunch of other stuff that I can’t remember right now. Stick around to the end of the episode to hear the band...

Recorded on site at the Blind Pig! If you make it all the way through this one, you’re a real fan and a true friend of the podcast. There’s so much going on in this episode! I didn’t bother editing because I think it would be better to capture the chaos of podcasting at a packed live show. I had too many guests on to count, and ironically, barely any Fallow Land members. But the...

WARNING: this episode contains toxic levels of tomfoolery and should not be consumed by children or the elderly. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, consult with your doctor before listening to this episode. Pat Ray is a silly goose, a walking meme, and a shockingly dedicated member of the DIY music community. We talked about his bands, his booking group, and their origin stories....

Three quarters of No Fun Club came and sat in my room and talked to me about all kinds of stuff, none of which was fun. Colin got sassy, Pat got nasty, and I discovered that Jay Cob is actually Jake Cob in real life. Are any of these people who they say they are? Seems questionable. Anyway, we eventually got to discussing their music and what inspired it, as well as their plans for the future, if...

Can you believe it? Invite The Neighbors is now INTER-FUCKIN-NATIONAL! Chilled with Toronto noise rock quartet Tijuana Taxi and talked about their first trip to the U.S. as a band, getting taxed and detained at the border, as well as some obligatory Canadian stereotypes (I’m sawry!). If you’re from Canada and this is your first time listening to the podcast, welcome! Oh, and sorry for...

Talked with Chase and Alex from Dogleg about recording their first two EPs, playing Super Smash Bros Melee at their merch table and how Chase is one of the top ranked players of a game that came out in the early 2000s and has never lost. We also talked about getting nervous before gigs and what goes into their high energy live shows. This was a fun conversation and if you stick around to the end,...

Hung out with Colin from Ship & Sail (AGAIN UGH) to do a special deep dive into his new EP, Hymnal. We go track by track and discuss what each song means to Colin, as well as the theme of the EP as a whole including artwork, lyrics, etc. Hymnal is streaming now so check out Ship & Sail’s pages for links, and I’m sure it’s on Spotify. Thanks for listening! Air date: 6/28...