Part-Time Rockstar Podcast

Episode 275 features The Patrick Duffy Band from NYC. They are a blues rock band with some heavier elements, and Pat himself is no slouch on the guitar. We are playing a show together this Thursday at The Pocket in Washington, DC with The Hollow Truths & Terrain. So we talked about that, as well as the NYC music scene, playing in different cities, and new ways to promote your music in the mode...

Bonus episode this week: Episode 274 features Eli from Moongrove Music Fest in Pennsylvania. The festival July 19-21 promotes positive body image, being your most authentic self, and embracing nature—all naturally, of course. And yes, there will be volleyball. The event will have four stages with a variety of music, yoga sessions, a community art project, meditation, sound healing, and much more....

Episode 273 features The Break Plans, an alt-rock band from New Jersey. Their sound is described as 80s-influenced, poptimistic tunes that showcase a variety of styles. Their catalog has garnered over a quarter of a million streams, and their single “Fashionably Late” placed in the top 40 of iHeart’s and Mediabase’s Adult Contemporary Charts for 12 weeks straight. In the episode, I featured the ba...

Episode 272 features Heaven For Heathens, a local rock band from Richmond. We played a show together a few months ago, and I wanted to get them on the show because they had a cool vibe and brought a lot of friends out to the bar. In the interview, I spoke with Jack Messere, and we talked about songwriting, sexuality, gigging, and producing music DIY-style. I featured the track "Birds and the Bees,...

Episode 271 features Blazoner from Fredericksburg, Virginia, a metal band with psych/rock influences who have a new album titled 'Escape to Electric Land.' I showcased their tracks "Fallout" and "Ghost" on this episode. The members of the band have been active in their scene for many years, so we discussed their journey, the new record, their influences, and their overall approach to music. It was...

Episode 270 features the Adulting Rejects from Baltimore, MD. They are a punk rock outfit who will be playing at Moresberger's Tavern on Friday, June 21st with us (The Hollow Truths). I wanted to get them on the show to talk about everything they’ve been up to and to help promote the show, which also features Knives with Names and the Violent Relaxation. If you’re in the Catonsville area, feel fre...

Episode 269 features Adam from The Mad Sugars out of Nashville. They combine dance rock and garage punk to create their own unique sound. Adam was a fellow East Coaster before he moved to Nashville, so we talked a lot about that, as well as songwriting and balancing work with creativity. I featured their new track, "Lost Among the Avenues." If you like The Mad Sugars' sound, you can find them wher...

Episode 268 features the Brooklyn-based band Locations. They are a genre-bending indie rock duo. I featured their tracks "Good Ole Same Ole" and "Trickle." If you like either of them, you can find the songs on your favorite streaming platform. In the interview, I spoke with Niko and Thomas, and we discussed the band's political and creative passions, as well as what it’s like to be part of the Bro...

Episode 267 features the indie rock band Mojo Aces from Washington, D.C. I would describe their sound as a throwback akin to The Black Crowes, Zeppelin, and Jet. If you like classic rock 'n' roll, you might like their latest track "Old Crow," which I featured on this episode. I first met the guys during a video shoot at The Hangar Studio in Columbia, MD. In the interview, I spoke with Jon and Ean;...

Episode 266 features Evil Felipe, an all-female indie rock band from Central Massachusetts. Formed in 2016, the band consists of Emma, Maya, Ella, and Abby, who are all currently students. In this episode, I highlighted their tracks "Summer Rain" and "Ivy." If you enjoy these songs, you can find them on your preferred streaming platform. In the interview, I spoke with Emma and Abby, and we discuss...

Episode 265 features the NJ/NY-based ska band Title Holder, currently signed to Jumpstart Records. Their latest album was co-produced by Chris from Less Than Jake. I featured two tracks on this episode: one is called "What Better Time," and the other is "It Doesn't Matter." If you like either of them, you can find them wherever you stream music. In the interview, we talked about balancing family l...

Episode 264 features John and Mike from the band The Faintest Glow. They are a Pittsburgh-based indie rock band influenced by a wide variety of music, including the garage rock/indie rock revival of the early 2000s. I featured their tracks “32” & ‘equidistant’. If you like them, you can stream them wherever you find music. The guys have a few shows coming up in Pittsburgh: 5/18 @Millvale Music...

Episode 263 features Jesse Procaccini of the Maryland-based pop-punk band The Last Second Save. They’ve been putting out music for a couple of years now, and this episode has been a little while in the making. I finally got Jesse on the show a bit spontaneously this week when he had time to chat, and we got talking about everything the his band has been up to. I featured the tracks 'Baltimore' and...

Episode 262 features Kelsey from MYM Visuals. She is a music photographer in the Baltimore area who has worked with all types of bands and is currently shooting live shows all over the region. I wanted to have her on the pod because of our mutual background in the Fire Department and I wanted to help tell her story. Also, I aimed to release this episode this week in particular because I am droppin...

Episode 261 features Veronica Grim who is a multifaceted musician from Ohio known for blending punk, rockabilly, rock, indie, and metal to create her band's unique sound. Her latest release, "Summer Goth," showcases her diverse musical influences and creative prowess. During our conversation, Veronica shares insights into her songwriting process, the artists who inspire her, the unique music scene...

Episode 260 features Amanda Grace, a songwriter from Minnesota whose style drifts between folk, alt-pop/rock, and Americana. Amanda just released her eighth album called 'Give Me Away,' and I featured the title track as well as a song called 'The Last Ones,' which we discussed in our conversation. If you like either of them, you can check them out whenever you buy or stream music. Amanda has an of...

Episode 259 features Man Must Explore from Albany, NY. They are an alt-rock band who has been releasing music since 2021. In the interview, I spoke with Ryan & Thomas. They will be in town playing a show at The Undercroft in Baltimore this Thursday, April 4th, and we (The Hollow Truths) will be joining them on the bill as well as New Clarity & Makeup Girl. So, I wanted to get the guys on t...

Episode 258 features Jeremy Parsons from San Antonio, TX, a country songwriter who first began releasing music in 2010. After living in Nashville for several years, Jeremy returned to Texas where he released his last album, ‘Things to Come,’ in 2021. It was added to a Spotify Editorial playlist, earning over 137,000 streams of the title track. I wanted to have Jeremy on the pod after serendipitous...

Episode 257 features Adam Trice from the band Red Sammy, a group hailing from Baltimore that draws influences from rock, americana, folk, country, indie, and blues, infusing their music with thoughtful, deeply emotional lyrics. Their latest album, "Holy Fluorescent Light," has just been released. I showcased their song “Ernest and Bukowski” on this episode, and if you enjoy it, you can stream it w...

Episode 256 features Shelby Morgan from Baltimore, MD, an aspiring pop star whose music is influenced by artists such as Miley Cyrus, Stevie Nicks, The Cure, and Pink, among others. I first met Shelby at a show we played together a little while back and enjoyed her on-stage theatrics. I wanted to get her on the show to talk about her brand-new album, "Confessions of a Drama Queen," which just drop...

Episode 255 features The New Mutiny from Norfolk, VA. In the interview I spoke with Jeremy Hetman. They draw inspiration from diverse genres like metal, hardcore, punk, southern rock, surf, doom, and stoner rock, embodying organic growth as a musical unit. Jeremy and I had  a good conversation regarding their approach to songwriting, the Norfolk scene, suicide, and some other random stories. I fea...

Episode 254 features Loren James from The Deflators, a melodic punk band hailing from New Jersey. They draw influences from 70s power pop, 80s punk, and new wave, with a dash of the 90s for good measure. The episode includes their new music, featuring their single “Clever Girl” and a Tom Petty cover. In our conversation, we discussed all things Jersey, songwriting, and navigating the part-time gri...

Episode 253 features Wild Truth, an alt-rock band from Richmond, VA. In the interview, I spoke with Clayton and Nick, who currently reside in Nashville. The guys have a very polished sound, and in the episode, I feature their new track ‘Healthy.’ If you like it, you can find it wherever you stream music. Wild Truth's next show is on 3/3 at The Canal Club in Richmond. During the interview, we discu...

Episode 252 features Chris Goodin from Lovesick Loner Car out of Ashburn, VA. They are an indie rock band whose sound is derived from bands like Death Cab and Bush. I would also describe their sound as somewhat similar to the era of bands like Gaslight Anthem. In the conversation, we talked about some of the usual rock 'n' roll subjects like sex, addiction, and songwriting, as well as relationship...

  Episode 250 is here! Featuring local legend Joey Harkum from Annapolis, MD. He has been touring extensively in recent years with his band as well as playing shows with his OG band, Pasadena. They have a big show on 3/16 at Baltimore Soundstage with Bond & Bently and Pressing Strings. I featured his brand new track “Better This Way,” which is a collaboration with the Joey Harkum Band, Pasaden...