Part-Time Rockstar Podcast

Episode 350 features Ray Wroten of the Baltimore-area band Bond & Bentley. Ray is an OG of the show, and it’s always fun to have him back on. He is always funny, loves to talk shit, and is just a good, genuine dude in the scene. Bond & Bentley have a show coming up with Old Eastern at the Ottobar on 12/27. The band also re-released some of their back catalog to better represent the songs a...

Episode 349 features Love Nut, the mid-90s Baltimore indie pop band that almost broke big but got lost in the major-label shuffle. Formed in the gritty heart of Charm City by dual-threat axe-man/vocalist Andy Bopp, guitarist/vocalist Max Mueller, bassist Dave Vespoint, and drummer Tom Sabia, Love Nut blended raw emotion with razor-sharp melodies on their 1996 debut Bastards of Melancholy. Snapped...

Episode 348 features Michael Torres of the Beers With Bands Podcast. This is technically part 2 of a collaborative episode I did on his show as well. Feel free to check out part 1 if you’d like to hear the entirety of the conversation. The Beers With Bands Podcast started out focusing on the Twin Cities/Minneapolis scene but has since branched out to covering bands nationally and internationally....

  Episode 347 features MIGGS from Pasadena, Maryland, originally from Austin, Texas. I first heard him perform at the Labor Day Raft-Up hosted by Rumor Reel, and we later sat down in person at one of my favorite Annapolis bars, Dark Horse Tavern. We talked about his music and writing process, his entertainment strategy, and his backstory of moving from Texas to Maryland. MIGGSs (Miguel Rangel) is...

Episode 346 features Horse Island, an indie rock band from Charlotte, NC. They’re playing a show this weekend at Starlight on 22nd in Charlotte with Benton and The Bleeps. The Hollow Truths were originally on the bill but unfortunately won’t be able to make it. In the interview I spoke with Christian Hall and Sean Murphy. I wanted to have the guys on to support the show and share their backstory....

Episode 345 features Mike Huff from the Philadelphia band BEES! They’re a self-described arcade rock band, and we’re playing a show together this Saturday (November 8th) at Double Nickel Brewing in New Jersey, just outside of Philadelphia. We’ll be playing alongside our good friends The Mack Brothers and Naive Nature. This is Mike’s second or third time on the show, and we’ve been fortunate to bec...

Episode 344 features Shea Springer from Sweetfoot Studios. I've recently been recording with him, and I was eager to bring him on the podcast to share his story. Shea is an absolute blast to work with and is based in Easton, MD. In the interview, we dive into his recording process, his role as an engineer and producer, and how he keeps his business thriving in the modern music industry. We ended u...

Episode 343 features LJR and Brendan Lane, myself, and Felix Nieto. We all got together at Felix Studio (The Hangar Studio) to talk about our upcoming show this Saturday on October 25th at the Galactic Panther in Alexandria, VA. The bill also features You Fool! from Washington, DC. I’ve been trying to put together a show in Alexandria for many years, so it’s exciting to finally find one. It will b...

Episode 342 features Chris Brackney of Glencoe, an indie singer-songwriter from Michigan. I talked to him earlier this year. He explained that his moniker comes from “my grandpa, who was from Scotland and rode his bike through the Glencoe hills.” We discussed his song Chicago in October, which is featured in this episode, as well as some of his musical influences, many of which overlap with my own...

Episode 341 features Annapolis musician, producer, and videographer Ben Heemstra. He is also the man behind the lens at Kensington Studio Sessions. In the conversation, we talked about the different creative ventures he has going, as well as his brand-new song "School Pants," which is featured on this episode and which you can find everywhere except Spotify. You can find Ben on Instagram @b.enandt...

Episode 340 features Cullen West from The Bleeps, a rock band from Charlotte, NC. We will be playing a show together next month (November 8 at Starlight on 22nd with Tiny City) in Charlotte. In the interview, we discussed songwriting, the Southern music scene, releasing music, being a veteran, and much more. Follow The Bleeps on all their social media for updates on shows and new releases. I featu...

Episode 339 features Pedro from the Toronto-based band Black Budget. They are a dynamic, Toronto-based desert punk band known for their roaring guitars, aggressive drums, and rib-crushing bass, delivering an explosive live performance. Signed to New York’s King Pizza Records (which also has Teen Mortgage on its roster), the band has just released their latest single ‘GRUMP’. In this episode, I had...

Episode 338 features singer and guitarist Jason Duncan from the band Cult Therapy. They are an indie rock band from Flint, Michigan. Jason grew up in a religious cult, where fear, shame, and guilt dictated every aspect of life. As an adult, Duncan is untangling the lessons of his upbringing, confronting the echoes of control, and carving out his own path to freedom. This messy, cathartic process—t...

In episode 337, I’m joined by Sullivan Smith of The Stray Lions, an indie rock band based in Roanoke, VA. We dive into their creative process, the dynamics of the Roanoke music scene, and what drives their songwriting. I also feature two of their latest tracks, “Sober” and “Do You Love Me.” Be sure to follow The Stray Lions on social media and catch them live at their upcoming shows. Thanks for tu...

Episode 336 features Brian from the NYC garage rock band Safe Houses. I featured their track ‘I’ll Be Bad to You’ and you can find it wherever you listen to music. Their next show is on 9/22 at Hart Bar NYC. So, if you're in that neck of the woods, you can check out the band. In the conversation, Brian and I talked about balancing work life with music, as well as the inspirations behind writing an...

Episode 335 features The Winter After, a blue-collar hard rock band from Michigan. In this interview, I spoke with Matt and Luke about balancing work and music, their jobs, interests, and the passions behind their writing and recording. I also featured their track, "Lie to Me," from their debut album War Theater, which is available on all streaming platforms. Thank you for listening and for suppor...

Episode 334 features Mat Leffler-Schulman, a Baltimore-based Grammy-nominated mastering engineer. He works with artists across the country and around the world, including all of my music with The Hollow Truths. I’ve been meaning to have him on for a long time—not only to learn more about mastering in general, but also to talk about our new music. It was a fun, in-depth conversation about both Mat’...

  Episode 333 features Tony Correlli of The Deep End Studio! He's an award winning producer based in the Baltimore area, and if you're a local musician, you might already know him or have recorded with him. His state-of-the-art setup at The Deep End has a killer vibe and a massive live room. A multi-instrumentalist who has rocked major festivals, Tony is also the 2024 Maryland Music Award winner f...

Episode 332 features New Junk City, an indie rock band from Atlanta. I've become a big fan of theirs was happy to get them on the show. Their sound could be described as a mix of Gin Blossoms and Menzingers-style punk. In the interview, I spoke with John and Dakota, where we discussed their new album Beg a Promise and my favorite track from it, Rosey. We also talked about their tours in Europe, th...

Episode 331 features The New Noise, an indie rock band out of Boston, with a new album called Aim for Nowhere. I featured their track “Wasn’t Yours to Make”, and if you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. In the interview, I spoke with Jeff (vocals) and Bob (drums), and we talked about the song, the Boston music scene, recording, lyrics, working, and balancing music with every...

Episode 330 features Made From Meteors from Frederick, MD. In the interview, I spoke with Lucas Miller and Joe Nightingale. They are a space rock band with new music out, and they have a big show coming up on August 15th at Zen West. I featured their new track ‘Main Character Syndrome.’ We talked about the origins of their music, working in glass companies, playing shows, and generally balancing w...

Episode 329 features AITA, an emo band from the Baltimore area. In the interview, I spoke with Patricia Ramón and Justin Kuhl. We talked about their new record, their band name, what it’s like balancing band life with day jobs in the modern world, and much more. They’ve got a big show coming up in DC this weekend on Friday the 18th at Pearl Street Warehouse. I also featured their song “Beyond Summ...

Episode 328 features Little Low, an indie emo band from Boston, MA. In the interview, I spoke with the singer, Christine Atturrio. We talked a lot about balancing work and creativity. She also shared her general story, including moving to the West Coast for a time. We discussed the Boston music scene and the band’s new music. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. I featured my favorite...

Episode 328 features my longtime friend and bandmate Matt Harris, aka the Big Laird. We wanted to do a little recap episode of this weekend’s Part-Time Rockstar Fest — the 5th annual — at Fish Head Cantina. We talked about how it went, what went well, what we could improve on, and stuff like that. And talk a little bit about the bands that played. It was definitely a fun year, and I really appreci...

Episode 326 features Tiny City, an indie rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina. Band members include Nick Muccio (bass), Brendan Pope (guitar, keys), and Caleb Biele, and Derek Stanton (lyricist, lead vocals, drums). Each of them joined the chat in one way or another, and it made for a fun and engaging conversation. We’ll be playing a show together on November 15th in Charlotte at Starlight on...