Little Known Tracks

This week we talked to Dallas-based Alternative Pop Artist, Penny Bored. After working in Bath and Body Works the need to be around candles was strong, so they took their talents home and started making their own. In the summer of 2020 they reignited their passion for music and started writing and collaborating with their peers to release their first single. The New Era of Penny Bored is turning w...

This week we talked to Nico and Ryan of Hudson Valey-based indie-rock band, New Vision.  The Secret fourth member of the band, Melinda, is present at every show bringing good vibes and no body. Nico and Ryan have been playing together for years and the addition of Josh has done nothing but add value to the dynamic of the group. The band’s latest EP ‘Somewhere On This Timeline’ is a stepping stone...

This week we talked to Jeremy Prouty of the Philly-Based art-rock band, Upholstery. When there isn't a natural air disaster happening, he likes to spend his free time hiking and camping away from the City. He started his journey as a bassist with aspirations of playing Chopin on a 12-string, but eventually moved into songwriting and guitar. Their most recent album ‘Woven’ became disjointed by...

This week we talked to California-based Indie Artist, Connor Cherland. Despite his interest in the sport, he won’t be taking up professional pickleball due to his musician’s mindset. He host’s the Conner Cherland podcast, dedicated to conversations between artists to learn more about their unique creative process. Over the past 7 years, he has been developing his writing purpose, releasing 7 EPs o...

This week we talked to hip-hop nomad aLunarLanding. He uses cartoons to take his quick thoughts and let them play out in 4-panel stories about mundane but relatable experiences. He started his musical journey as a freestyle rapper for fun and it wasn't until he moved back to Florida that he found his place in the indie hip-hop scene. Performing live gives him the ability to connect with more p...

This week we talked to Philly-based bummer rock band, Booze Radly. While the band seems to have varying tastes in terms of activity, Dylan and Alex agree that DDR: Mario Mix is the superior version. Most of the band has known each other for most of their lives, participating in several other projects separately, it was only a matter of time before they started on together. Their recent release ‘Lo...

This week we talked to wandering Emo artist, Full Blown Meltdown. He spends his mornings lifting weights and the rest of his day uplifting people to the point of breaking world records. After taking a brief hiatus from music, he jumped back in learning how to play guitar, sing, and write his own music. Now that he’s making music again, he plans to release a string of singles followed by his debut...

This week we talked to New Jersey-based Emo band Fox Teeth. While neither Sawyer or Andrew are chefs, they do their best to make food from their respective styles, Vegan and The Sopranos. The band’s design choices stem from a history of graphic design, synesthesia, and Andrew’s unwavering support. The Sophomore LP ‘Through the Blue’ was created through experimentation, doubt, and the freedom of de...

This week we talked to Philadelphia-based rap & R&B artist, The Taste of Vomit. He has recently picked up photography which he uses as another creative outlet and definitely not for collecting tonsil pics. He wrote his first songs after he was asked to play a show, taking 2 weeks to fill a 20-minute set. His album ‘The Indoorsman” Poses the question “How long has he been stuck indoors?’ cr...

This week we talked to Lehigh Valley-based indie rock band, We’re From Antarctica. All members of the band are interested in games in one way or another, some for the fun of it others for the suffering. Despite their name, they’re not all from Antarctica…or are they. The band’s most recent release focuses on two sides of the same non-love story, unintentionally written to complement each other bot...

This week we talked to San Francisco-based singer-songwriter Arden Alexa. She does her best not to half-ass anything, giving her all in the gym and in the thrift store. Surrounded by an extremely musical family, she started singing at an early age and still works closely with her parents in the studio. Her recent release ’Stupid Boy’ tracks her high school prom experience, even though she doesn’t...

This week we talked to Vorsp, the only Midwest emo band on Oahu.  The average amount of time it takes to read a book is probably less than 4 years, but he intends to take exactly that much time to publicly read Diary of A Wimpy Kid. His music began as parodies, creating two full Minecraft albums before deciding to drop the pickaxe and pick up the guitar. His most recent EP ‘Bonnie’ didn't have...

This week we talked to Fataday Korngor, punk in spirit, pop in personality. He doesn’t have much free time, but the amount that he does he spends adventuring with his friends, playing DnD. His pursuit of music began at an early age, inspired by Elmo and The Wiggles to pick up a guitar and create art. His debut album ‘Messing with the Brightness’, focuses on his personal experiences and helps him t...

This week we talked to Philly-based singer/songwriter, attic posture. Being active through sports is something he’s done since childhood, now as an adult he prioritizes finding and organizing communities through it. Having started in high school, he uses poetry as a tool to refine his songwriting in addition to the collection of poems he has written. His Debut EP ‘Felt LIke Forever’ was his first...

This week we talked to Goth Daddy of New Jersey, Eric Raven. When he isn't picking up mugs on the side of the road he’s using his time to decompress; with legos, movies, and true crime podcasts. His solo project was born of the need to expand his musical catalog and incorporate more storytelling. His debut Album The Shape of Pain builds an atmospheric world inspired by the notion of a cult lea...

This week we welcome back Joey Micelli. Since the last time, we talked he has released 2 albums, written in tandem, with 2 entirely different concepts. The album we talked about today is sonically different than all the music he’s made before, with lyrics reflecting himself, his past, and his growth. The Standard Portrait is meant to be an introspective look at a more somber period of Joey’s life....

This week we talked to Slime Lus, DIY Rock based in Oklahoma. The band advises never to go to Oklahoma as it is a confused state and doesn't know where it belongs. When they aren’t arguing about bread and its familial relation to cake, they do make music together. Their debut album Custom Slaughter is an acknowledgment of how they experienced professional burnout through their chosen careers since...

This week we talked to Tennessee-based singer-songwriter phones with chords. While plenty of kids went to amusement parks as children, Arthur was introduced to nature and camping and it has stuck with him since. In Highschool, he dropped the basketball and picked up the guitar Troy Bolton style. His album ‘Cut the Kid’ was released in 2022 influenced by the experience of growing up in a small town...

This week we talked to Philly-based producer/songwriter Lana Holgado. Over the course of her life, she has developed a toolkit to use on the dancefloor, combining Polynesian folk, ballroom, and plenty of other styles. In addition to writing music, she co-hosts her own musically fueled podcast ‘Opus’ where they swap songs and talk to artists. She’s planning a career in Music therapy, having grown u...

This week we talked to Indianapolis-based singer/songwriter Arselia Kent. An avid thrifter, her closet is full of sustainably sourced clothes, and while it's neutral in color now her style is constantly changing. Over the course of several years, she’s developed her photography skills and was able to create exactly what she pictured for her own album covers because of that. Her music is primarily...

This week we talked to Philly-based band Great Time. The band shares a love for cooking, whether it's cast iron burritos, gravy/sauce, or eggs. After meeting in Jazz school and sitting down to jam they quickly realized they needed to be making music together. The band released a series of EP’s that varied in sound but remained cohesively Great Time. They have several upcoming shows, including a sp...

This week we talked to Philly-based Funk, Hip hop artist, and founder of Altruistic Vision, Tim Jones. Despite his lack of math skills, he found himself building decks on strange slants and a tank for his lizard. His musical journey started on drums and found its way through orchestras, jazz bands, and a mastery of guitar out of spite. He founded Altruistic vision music collective in Deleware coun...

This week we talked to Philly-based singer-songwriter Zoe Lemon. An avid climber and explorer, she’s renovating her new campervan for her next adventure. Starting violin at a young age, she played in several of her friend's bands and found her community in music. Her first single “horizons’ tells the story of a couple’s break from the perspective of the fly in the van. She’s currently working on h...

This week we talked to Michigan-based artist Mt Oriander. A fan of hideous statement pieces and collecting everything he is interested in, he has accrued over 365 shirts and 700 board games in his collecting endeavors. After taking some time away from his solo music, Mt. Oriander is Keith Latinen’s reignition of his solo music career. He released the project’s debut Album ‘Then the Lightness Leave...

This week we talked to Philly-based singer/songwriter CJ Parker.  She has recently taken up knitting and quickly realized she did not have enough yarn to make an entire scarf. Her passion for audio production started in music but has evolved into a love of film and sound design. Her most recent release ‘cycle of you’ details a personal story that she was able to share live in front of an audi...