Mitten Music

In this conversation, the members of The New Models discuss their journey as a pop punk band from Lansing, Michigan. They share insights into their formation, the recording process of their debut album, and their plans for upcoming singles (Normal Andy and My TV). The band members reflect on their songwriting process, musical influences, and the chemistry that drives their collaboration. They also...

In this engaging conversation, Jeff interviews Jacob and Morgan from the band Moon Orchids , discussing their musical journey and the release of their self-titled full-length album. They share insights into their influences, the creative process behind their music, and their plans for the future, all while highlighting the importance of collaboration and friendship in their artistic endeavors.

In this episode, singer-songwriters Chris Dupont and Kylee Phillips ( DupontPhillips as a duo) join us to discuss their musical journeys, creative processes, and the dynamics of collaboration in the music industry. They share insights into their individual styles, upcoming projects, and the importance of community among artists. This episode is a deep dive into the lives of two passionate musician...

Join us in talking with Nicholas James Thomasma, the Executive Director of the Michigan Music Alliance . We talked about ways the Alliance supports bands, artists and Michigan Music as a whole. We also learned how we can help the Michigan Music Community including bands and artists and any other music professionals in the great state of Michigan!

In this engaging conversation, Mike Ward shares his journey from a career in advertising to becoming a passionate songwriter and musician. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of releasing music, the importance of community engagement through charity events, and his growth as an artist over the years. The conversation also touches on his personal background, including his love for sports, and...

In this last episode of the year, Jeff and Ryan reflect on the highlights of season 3, Experimentation, and look forward to continued growth and evolution for the podcast in 2025. They also catch each other up on live shows they have seen recently, review their first CDs/tapes, and wonder how many musicians/bands with original music recorded exist in Michigan today.

One more band we got to interview at The Accidental's FAMgrove concert this fall...the one and only, Low Phase ! Not only are their siblings and a relationship within the band, but some members have been fathered by Joel Ferguson of Planet Sunday Studios and Papa Vegas ! Low Phase encapsulates a 90's sounding vibe that Jeff and Ryan just cannot get enough of. Sit back, relax and enjoy the conversa...

The Rebel Eves graciously allowed us to steal some of their time at FAMgrove 2024 up in Traverse City (located at French Valley Vineyard ), MI…thanks to The Accidentals ! Of course it was a great conversation! Katie, Grace, and Jilian let us know how they formed the band (while being spread across the entire US), why they formed the band (and it’s not what you’d expect), and what’s coming next (he...

We had the opportunity to talk with The Accidentals at their annual festival Famgrove held at French Valley Vineyard this fall. We had a blast talking with these wonderful female musicians about a variety of topics including, touring tips, the Cover Art album, upcoming music, and growing up in Michigan. Food on the road is an important part of touring. They told us a few places that are their favo...

In this engaging conversation, the members of Ficus discuss their new album 'Pollinator' and their journey as a band. They discuss the dynamics within the band, the importance of communication, and their aspirations for the future in the music industry. They share insights on the evolution of house shows, the importance of collaboration, and their plans for future musical directions, including cov...

We had the opportunity to be at Bronson Park in Kalamazoo the entire day on Saturday of Sounds of the Zoo festival back in September. We were able to talk with the following during the events. Kyle Brown Airplane Weather Jarad “Saxsquatch” Selner Derek Ketchum from Local Spins Hand of Giants Sacred Springs Laura Rain We had a blast getting to know these wonderful people a little bit in a short tim...

We had the pleasure to be onsite for the kickoff of Sounds of the Zoo festival at The Clover Room this year. After their singer in the round performance together, we sat down in separate and condensed interviews with three female singer songwriters, Kanin Wren , Darcey Wilkin , and Sammie Hershock . We had a blast getting to know these wonderful musicians a little bit in a short time. Take a liste...

Wow, where do we start? Many firsts in this episode, new cameras added to the mix, our first live performance(s) in the serial killer studio, our first interview with intergalactic outlaws, and our first time listening to a brand new and unreleased track (at the time of this recording) during the episode! This is a conversation not to be missed as we interviewed two fifths of The Cosmoknights ! Bu...

We talk with Ryan Jamgotch founder of Electric Moon Studios in Grand Rapids, MI. The conversation covers his journey from internship at Planet Sunday Studios to owner of Electric Moon Studios. Ryan shares stories of some of the work he has done with various artists. We cover the New Moon Songwriting Challenge that he and Elle Lively put together. Of course, we talk about some of Ryan's recordi...

Holy smokes folks...we had a blast talking with the guys from Detroit band, Carbon Decoy ! We learned so much from these guys, like what inspires them in their music creation process, or why a marching band bass drums makes a difference, and even why Earl likes to meet his audience eye to eye. There's a lot of great artists from all around Michigan, Detroit, and all over the place, but these g...

LIVE STREAM episode! We discuss our experiences with live shows and festivals this summer, including recent concerts they attended and upcoming events like Sounds of the Zoo. While battling streaming gremlins, we give live feedback that provides a joke or two! We also mention recent interviews and are yet to be released, and reflect on the evolution of the podcast and its focus on promoting Michig...

Ryan and Jeff talk with the Grand Rapids punk band, The Ultraviolets . We touch on their debut EP, Radiation, and their plan for another EP in 2025. The band talks to us about their gear, favorite places to play, the multiple iterations of the band, and how Reddy Kilowatt inspired one of their early logo designs. The artwork for the EP is by Gadatonic .

Ryan and Jeff talk with Bay City band, Adaboy! . The band has gone through many iterations since Mike, their lead vocalist and guitarist, started this project almost 14 years ago. Each member has overcome some sort of addiction and now they are creating positive music that "excludes excellence" and aligns with the band's Mission Statement. We cover the connections they have made in N...

Ryan and Jeff did a livestream chat near the end of June. They talk about Ryan's recent involvement with Sonic Coast, upcoming festivals, AI, and of course new music from several Michigan artists.

Hunter from The Stray Cafe joined us for some awesome conversation about what The Stray is all about, where it got it’s name from, and how the idea for creating The Stray was brought to light. We also get a behind the scenes look into the challenges of starting a new business during COVID times, along with Hunter's own musical endeavors!

We have another two timer on the Mitten Music podcast! In The Valley Below joined us once again! We have two new singles from their forthcoming album, The Black Moon! Brushfire and I Could Lose You, find them on their YouTube channel. We also got to talk about playing w/The Smashing Pumpkins at The World Is A Vampire Tour and their The Black Moon tour kicking off in July 2024!

DogTown Studio ’s co-founder Robby Fischer joined us for awesome conversation. He gave us the history of DogTown Studio and why they are niche in what and how they record artists. Check out their YouTube page with tons of videos on the work they’ve done! While you’re at it, check out their cool Instagram as well! Thanks for checking out Mitten Music! You can also check Ryan out evenings on Sonic C...

While their bio on some socials list them as “loud, abrasive, violent.” we found that Laddermatch was all that and so much more! We recently caught up with Laddermatch to talk about the obvious, wrestling. We did also talk about their song writing process, how they’ve grown as a band and individuals, as well as their latest video, Drive Thanks for checking out Mitten Music! You can also check Ryan...

We had the pleasure of talking with Jeremy and Paul from Lucius Fox ! These guys were awesome. We've seen them in concert and they ROCK! We got to learn about their history as friends and being in a band, along with where they get their creative energy from, and where you can catch them live! Do you think they sound more Math rock or Post-rock? Those are some questions we get into! Get ready b...

We had a great conversation with Kris, Ricardo, and Gabby from the progressive/alt rock band, Black Note Graffiti . The band talks about how their band has changed and progressed over a decade and what is in store for them this year. We hit on a quick segment into the late John Sinclair in regard to origins of Hash Bash as well as some festivals, Havoc Fest and Oscoda Rock Fest . There are some ex...