Pop Fuss

Retro power poppers The Last Bees join Pop fuss to celebrate their debut LP "The Beehive of Industry." Ian Ash, the creative force behind the band, discusses the new record, influences, and we breakdown some "sweet as honey" tracks! And check out our deep dive convo we did last year with Ian on his amazing career.    Be sure to follow the band on Instagram @the_last_bees and check out their Facebo...

Sony imprint RECORDS artist Avery Lynch joins Pop Fuss to talk about her latest single and what’s ahead for the rest of the year! With 400M+ streams and over 1.5M followers, Avery is quickly becoming one of indie-pop’s most emotionally resonant voices. 🎙️✨ We get into: — Whether she was a singer in a past life — The wild feeling of hitting "send" on a vulnerable song — If she secretly wants to dr...

Indie pop artist Molly Frances joins Pop Fuss to talk recent releases, creative collaborations, and what’s shaping up to be a big 2025. Based in Brooklyn, Molly’s been steadily building a name for herself—writing beautiful, heartfelt songs, producing with others, and stepping into the world of sync. Catch our full conversation wherever you get your fave podcasts!   Follow Molly on Instagram @themo...

Legendary band Splitsville are BACK with their first album in over 20 years! Check out our conversation with the guys as we discuss the group's beginnings, how their various projects intertwined, and why it's taken so long to release this concept album, "Mobtown." You'll hear samples yet unheard from the new record, and some GREAT stuff they have coming up in the near future! Find the episode wher...

Alt-pop artist VALORIES joins Pop Fuss to talk about her new EP, SCRAM. Based in Nashville, she breaks the rules of the genre with emotionally raw lyrics and immersive soundscapes that conjure mystery, chaos, and vulnerability — all with a magnetic edge. Fueled by a drive to push boundaries both thematically and sonically, VALORIES carves out her own lane in the evolving world of alt-pop, creating...

Dream pop duo Paperwhite joins Pop Fuss to talk about their long awaited new EP, "Reach." This brother-sister combo has been putting their stamp on indie pop for over a decade, and are now back with 5 shimmering songs to add to your summer soundtrack! Paperwhite is Benjamin and Katie Marshall. Follow them on social media @paperwhitemusic and check out their website www.paperwhitemusic.com Follow P...

TANNING joins Pop Fuss to discuss their debut self titled album! Consisting of two longtime friends, both veterans in the music scene, TANNING brings fresh, rockin' music with influences ranging from 90's alt rock (Weezer, American HiFi) to angsty, punky, 2000's emo. This is a fun record full of gritty melodies and crunching guitar riffs. A blast from top to bottom!   Find TANNING wherever you str...

Cleveland hard rockers TRUSS join Pop Fuss to discuss their new album "Fluorescence." With strong vocals and razor sharp, chugging riffs, TRUSS is bringing hard rock to the masses as they put their unique spin on classic sounds from the 90's and 00's. (Think Trust Company meets Paramore). Rock on!   TRUSS is: Hannah Crandall - vocals, Eric Kennedy - Guitar & Bass, and Holden Szalek - Drums   F...

Mistine joins Pop Fuss to discuss her new album, "I Guess This Is Where We're At." Residing in LA, Mistine crafts alt pop ear candy with a strong voice and hooks aplenty! Not only does she excel as a solo artist, but she already has had a great career as a touring bassist for acts like Conan Grey, Meg Smith, INJI, Sierra Spirit, and many more, as well as appearing on Jimmy Kimmel, Kelly Clarkson,...

Gabrielle Grace joins Pop Fuss to discuss her new EP, "Pink Skies." From Nashville, this writer/performer blends indie music with some alt pop flavors, and she's currently on a high after releasing her best music yet! We discuss her music, songwriting, and the touring plans she has for 2025. Find our chat wherever you get your favorite podcasts!   Be sure to follow Gabrielle on her socials @gabrie...

Jessie Wagner joins Pop Fuss to discuss her new record "War Within." With her powerhouse vocals, Jessie blends pop, hard rock, R & B, and gentle folk into an album full of soulful goodness. Besides her solo career, Jessie is an accomplished backup singer, having toured with giants such as Lenny Kravitz, Duran Duran, and Chic. We get into all of it (plus the time she sang a duet with Stevie Nic...

Indie pop artist Maddie Regent joins Pop Fuss to discuss her debut, full length album, "On the Phone with My Mom." From Toronto but now residing in Brooklyn, Maddie, along with her partner/producer, has created a sonic wonder full of emotions and melodies. We discuss her background, the making of this LP, and what she has planned for the rest of 2025.   Be sure to follow Maddie on Instagram @maddi...

Happy one year anniversary to us! To celebrate, we have a special guest - Kristopher Roe of The Ataris! The band is the busiest they've been in years with the release of their latest single, "Car Song." Kristopher shares the amazing way that he is promoting the single, and we talk about the cool Breaking Bad inspired music video - including Walter White's ACTUAL car! We also get into plans for the...

Mobley joins Pop Fuss to discuss his astonishing new record, "We Do Not Fear Ruins," an LP that will surely end up on many Best of 2025 lists. Mobley is a five-tool player. He writes, produces, performs, acts and even dances to bring his visionary, genre-blending sound to life for both our ears and eyes. His music fuses rock, soul, funk, alternative, R&B, and even hints of prog, sometimes with...

Indie pop artist Madhavi Devi joins Pop Fuss to discuss her newest single! From New Jersey, Madhavi has been crafting melodic pop songs for several years, and is proud to promote "Run Run Run." We dig into her catalog for stories, inspiration, and the importance of "world building" with her music.   Follow her on Instagram @madhavi.devi and check out her website www.madhavidevimusic.com for music,...

Sabrina Fair joins Pop Fuss to discuss her debut album! This songwriting prodigy has delivered one of 2025's strongest LP's full of pop/rock goodness and will appeal to fans of Paramore, Olivia Rodrigo, and Lizzy McAlpine. Two years in the making, Sabrina worked with her very musical siblings to concoct this mix of alt rock and pop and adds horns to the mix to really make these songs shine!   Be s...

pure xtc joins Pop Fuss to discuss her amazing music! pure xtc is the brainchild of Kansas City-based artist Taylor Hughes, powerhouse multi-instrumentalist and producer who built a world where brooding soundscapes meet stark vulnerability. Her new single, "Drive" is the final piece in a trilogy that began with "Fall Apart"and "Mood Ring." A project spanning both music and film, it tells a story o...

Jeff Whalen of Tsar joins Pop Fuss to debut tracks from his new project, Monster Squad! We dive into the first-ever vinyl release of Tsar’s cult classic debut, hear stories about the making of that legendary LP, and chat about Jeff’s fab solo album, produced by Linus of Hollywood.   Hearing from Jeff is always a blast—equal parts fun and delightfully offbeat—and since he’s not on social media, thi...

NEW BAND ALERT! Veteran rocker Adam Bones joins Pop Fuss to discuss his great new project - The Manic Standstill! Along with Eddy Hewitt and Brad Dickert, the group is offering a first taste of their debut album Moving with the release of their new single and music video, "Reasons Why." The album is set to drop later this year via Wiretap Records/Double Helix records. The upcoming LP boasts contri...

Indie pop singer RiSi joins Pop Fuss to discuss her many musical hats (artist, songwriter, producer) as we dig into her catalog. It's a fun chat where she talks about her musical beginnings, and some of the stories behind her best songs. Find the episode wherever you get your podcasts - search "Pop Fuss."   Be sure to follow her socials @thisisrisi and sign up for her mailing list from her website...

Monique from Save Ferris joins Pop Fuss! For episode #65 we discuss a BUSY year for the band as they head out on tour, release new music, put out some great 7 inch singles, and offer YOU a chance to appear in their next music video! Monique also talks about how touring has changed for her over the decades, what's in the band's tour rider, and how she spends her time off the road. Listen to the epi...

It's Innocent Tyler! Vincent from the band joins Pop Fuss to discuss their new EP "Don't Call Me On My Birthday." Join us as we hear Vincent's dream-like rock and roll journey as he went from fan to "working with the band!" It's a great story that rock and rollers from all stripes will appreciate. We also dig into the new EP, working with Luis and Kelly from The Dollyrots, and getting Jaret Reddic...

Dan Krochmal joins Pop Fuss! Dan is a fantastic singer/songwriter that can craft a serious hook! Born and raised in Australia, Dan has emerged as one of today's brightest musicians, and we get into his influences, the time he was recruited to audition for American Idol, his move to the U.S., and his new pop/rock sound from his latest record. If you're into catchy ear candy and heartfelt ballads, y...

SARA, a multifaceted singer-songwriter from a small town in Germany, now based in London, blends noughties-inspired pop rock with a personal touch. Her anthemic melodies, nostalgic sounds, and honest lyrics create "main character energy," giving listeners a movie soundtrack to their lives. Over the past year, SARA has been living out her childhood aspirations, collaborating with Grammy-winner Chri...

Bowling for Soup's Jaret Reddick joins Pop Fuss! The legendary pop punk front man gets us up to date with all things in his world and tells some great stories!   We learn about: How touring has changed for him over the years What it's like to do those Rock n Roll cruises How he feels about the return of the Warped Tour His rockin' hilarious side project "Jarinus" with Linus of Hollywood The great...