Sonic Dorms

No rehearsed press-junket scripts. No glossy PR talking points. For this episode of Sonic Dorms, we're tearing down the studio walls and stepping directly into the room with (up & coming) alt-pop artist Sarah Krimson. Sarah brings an unfiltered edge to her songs that is refreshing to hear in today's musical landscape... this is a completely raw, unfiltered & unedited conversation...

Marco Pirroni is one of those rare guitarists and songwriters whose influence can be felt far beyond the records themselves. Emerging from the earliest wave of London punk, he first appeared onstage with Siouxsie and the Banshees at their debut performance at the 100 Club Punk Festival in 1976, then went on to help shape the sound of Rema-Rema before becoming Adam Ant’s defining guitarist and chie...

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Des Barres to explore the legacy of The Power Station as the band’s 40th anniversary deluxe edition is released via Rhino Records . We talk about the rare chemistry that brought together Robert Palmer, Chic drummer Tony Thompson, and Duran Duran’s John and Andy Taylor — a true supergroup that fused rock, pop, funk, with a sublime swagger. Michael reflects o...

From my Sonic Dorm to yours… 🎶🚪🎶 I had the pleasure of welcoming Leah Martin-Brown back to Sonic Dorms — this time to celebrate her powerful solo debut album, Love & Other Crimes , now available across all streaming platforms. Discovered through my deep admiration for the legendary producer Robert John “Mutt” Lange , Leah has helped craft an album that fuses rock grit with super-pop grandeu...

From my Sonic Dorm to Yours… On this episode of Sonic Dorms , I reconnect with Whitney Tai — an artist whose music continues to defy boundaries and evolve with fearless honesty. Her brand-new album, American Wasteland , marks a bold new chapter: an emotionally charged, cinematic work that captures the tension between beauty and chaos, resilience & ruin. In our conversation, Whitney opens up ab...

From my Sonic Dorm to Yours… On this episode of Sonic Dorms , I sit down with Joan Starwind — a rising artist who’s truly doing it all. From writing, producing, & engineering her music, to even directing and shooting her own music videos, Joan is building an entire universe from the ground up. Her debut EP The Stardust Soul (released in May) showcases that vision: a cosmic yet deeply personal...

On this episode of Sonic Dorms, I’m joined by fearless singer / songwriter Kalie Shorr — an artist whose sharp, no-nonsense lyrics & emotionally direct delivery have made her one of the most exciting voices in music today. Ever since her debut, Kalie’s work has stood out for its honesty, wit, & unfiltered perspective.  With her brand-new EP My Type out now on all streaming platforms, she c...

On this episode of Sonic Dorms , I sit down with bassist and singer/songwriter Julia Lage ( Vixen ) for an intimate conversation about her artistry, creative process, & the music that has shaped her journey. We dive into her experiences navigating the music world, the inspiration behind her songs, and the heartfelt perspective she brings to every performance.  Tune in for an enlightening discu...

On this episode of Sonic Dorms, I’m joined by the immensely gifted vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Pete Shoulder — known for his work with The Union, Winterville, and now, as one half of the stunning new project One More Satellite, alongside Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots. In this conversation, Pete opens up about the creative process behind the band’s debut album — a richly textured &...

On this episode of Sonic Dorms , we’re joined by the incredibly talented independent artist Ciel Gloss , whose sound is steeped in the shimmering textures of ‘80s New Wave while still feeling current. It was a true pleasure diving into her creative process, learning more about her backstory, and uncovering what fuels her artistic drive in today’s ever-evolving musical landscape. Tune in for a conv...

From my Sonic Dorm to yours… I’m beyond excited to welcome back the incredibly talented Dani Hagan for her long-awaited return—three years after our first conversation! This time, we dive into her brand-new EP, Deeper , and talk about her creative process, artistic evolution, and the emotions fueling her songwriting. It’s an insightful & inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss.

On this episode of Sonic Dorms , I’m joined by the incredibly talented producer and photographer Rocco Guarino . With a career spanning decades, Rocco has worked with some of the most iconic names in music— Elton John, Juliette Lewis, Scott Weiland , and members of Weezer, Pearl Jam, Guns N’ Roses, and Velvet Revolver , just to name a few. We dive deep into his journey as a creative force, from ca...

In this very special episode of Sonic Dorms, I am thrilled to welcome renowned music producer and engineer Stephen W Tayler. With an impressive portfolio that includes landmark projects such as Rush's "Presto", SAGA's "Worlds Apart", the first 4 albums by The FIXX and "The Other Side of the Mirror" by Stevie Nicks! Stephen brings a wealth of experience &...

Host Max Davallo welcomes first-time guest & absolute legend in the hard rock world: Don Dokken to the show to share some fascinating & inspiring stories from his incredible history & how it all ties into the songs crafted for the new Dokken album: "Heaven Comes Down". Now available on all streaming platforms! ► Check out DOKKEN Website: https://dokken.net/

Welcome returning guest/guitarist Harrison Marcello, & lead vocalist Zach Allen of TEMPT, who join in to talk about all the hard work that went into crafting their new album (available now!). This is a band that have truly proven themselves to know their way around an explosive hook, melodies, songwriting, and stunning guitar-work all around; successfully crossing over strong pop-infused sweet...

LISTEN! As host Max Davallo welcomes back lead vocalist Peter Summit of Las Vegas, Nevada Rockers: Crashing Wayward to discuss their stunning debut "LISTEN!", an album with well-crafted songs from top-to-bottom. ► Crashing Wayward Website: https://crashingwayward.com/

On this electrifying episode of Sonic Dorms, host Max Davallo proudly presents the sensational singer/songwriter Robin Taylor Zander as he graces the show. Prepare to be blown away as we delve deep into his momentous debut LP: "The Distance" and uncover the very essence of what fuels his artistic brilliance, not to mention his unforgettable experiences while collaborating with the iconic...

Welcome the one & only Michael Wilton, guitarist & founding member of progressive metal titans Queensrÿche to Sonic Dorms! Michael shares stories on his earliest days as an aspiring musician, opening for DIO, and the incredibly well-received latest Queensrÿche album: "Digital Noise Alliance". ► Check out Queensrÿche Website: http://www.queensrycheofficial.com/

On this episode of Sonic Dorms, host Max Davallo welcomes first-time guest: the incredibly rocking Lorraine Lewis, current vocalist of 80s rockers: Vixen and known for her past as the front-woman of Femme Fatale.  During this fantastic in-depth chat: Lorraine gets into her musical upbringing, taking risks to pursue her Rock 'n' Roll dream, and the honor of fronting Vixen, amongst other t...

On this episode, host Max Davallo welcomes back the immaculate Charlie Risso to the show to discuss her new EP: "The Light", which contains her most refined collection of songs yet. ► Check out Charlie Risso Website: https://www.charlierisso.com/ "The Light" - Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puZH4...

Welcome fledging singer/songwriter Whitney Tai to Sonic Dorms, to discuss the transcendental effect music has on her, the art of the album listening experience, as well as her collaboration with Chuck Wright (of Quiet Riot fame) on his recently released solo album "Chuck Wright's Sheltering Sky". Whitney's journey as an artist is no doubt one to inspire those wanting to follow...

We're pleased to welcome another quality independent musician on the rise: Cody Brooks to Sonic Dorms. Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Cody brings to mind the raw electric guitar chaos of legends like Robert Johnson and Jack White . Vocally he channels a similar gruffness to Tom Waits , while delivering his streetwise poetry. During our chat, we get into the desire to continue to seek out...

On this incredibly exciting episode of Sonic Dorms, host Max Davallo welcomes first time guest: dUg Pinnick of King's X ! dUg is currently promoting the first King's X album in fourteen years, titled: "Three Sides of One", and during the conversation dUg discusses the journey towards crafting this top-tier album as well as his early days discovering the moving magic of music, a...

One of the all time greatest vocalist/frontmen: Michael Sadler of legendary cult Progressive Rock band SAGA joins host Max Davallo on this incredibly noteworthy episode to talk about his inspiring lifelong career in music & what it takes to stay in the game. ► Check out SAGA Website: https://sagagen.com/ SAGA 40th anniversary album Reissues: https://www.ear-music.net/sagareissues/ Facebook: ht...

Host of Sonic Dorms, Max Davallo proudly welcomes lead vocalist of Romeo's Daughter: Leigh Matty to the show to discuss the impact music had on her at an early age, her time collaborating with legendary producer/songwriter Robert John "Mutt" Lange, as well as the upcoming new album from Romeo's Daughter. Formed in the mid-80s, Romeo's Daughter was one of many bands that sh...