The 110 Podcast

I came across Emmanuel Pedroza way back when I first started this podcast. Back then, I was adding pretty much everyone I saw at an open mic to my ever-growing list of potential features. Somehow it’s taken this long, but it’s finally time to bring him to you. I’m trying to keep the positive vibes going, and his song “I Think I’m Getting Better” fits the bill perfectly. Hope you like it. Artist&#8...

This week I’m featuring “Pretty Things” by Tasche De La Rocha. I don’t remember exactly how I found this artist, but I do remember it was love at first listen. The first song I heard was “Daffodil,” but it had way too many listens. The one I’m sharing here is also above my usual threshold—but I do what I want. It’s off their 2022 album, Tasche De La Rocha & the Psychedelic Roses , which was in...

I messed up this week, so you’re stuck with me for a Stripped Down episode. I chat a bit about recording a new song with Chris Killz ( episode 117 ), reflect on what it’s been like hosting this show for 170 episodes, and share a little about my recent adventures performing at comedy nights. Artist’s Links : Instagram  | Bandcamp Contact Me: Deefur E.Y.P. x 110 Pod Playlist , updated wee...

I found Adam Kirkup thanks to my Instagram algorithm. I stumbled across a reel of him working on the song I’m featuring, “Hell is in Pittsburgh Tonight (King of the Ring ‘98).” And I just want to take a second to gatekeep a little, I saw it way before everyone started sending it to me! Wrestling superfan and episode 148 feature Charles Grace pushed me to reach out to Adam, so I did, and here we ar...

I came across Low Ceilings a while ago, but needed to space out my Connecticut artists (shoutout Ginger Bug and Audio Jane ) so I held off on featuring them. In the meantime, they quickly became a favorite, so much so that narrowing down a song from their epic six-album catalog was nearly impossible. I ended up going with “Please Stop Making Me Cry” because it’s a great example of what I aspire fo...

I can’t recall exactly how I came across Torture and the Desert Spiders, it was either an Instagram ad or my Spotify algorithm. I do remember the song, their latest single, “Working On Myself,” which had that raw energy I mentioned I’ve been really digging the last couple of weeks. They’ve got a lot more listens than what usually qualifies an artist to be featured, but it was too good not to share...

I first came across Ronnie Carrier a while back when she was featured at Writers Round Fullerton . I loved her song “Idle Hands” unfortunately, it’s still unreleased as of this writing. So I went with “Entitled.” from her 2017 album Lost in the Eclectic . Check it out! https://open.spotify.com/track/3xqDN77lmS3fkicdEHTXPK?si=40429fb132644a15 Artist’s Links Instagram Contact Me: Deefur E.Y.P....

Long-time listeners will probably guess how I came across this week’s featured artist, ADdie Tonic. For those not in the know, I found them while searching for Addie’s ( episode 163 ) music. I’ve been on a hard-rocking, female-fronted band kick ever since I started listening to Amyl and the Sniffers a few months ago, and Addie Tonic fit right in. They’ve got a lot of bangers, but I went with “Grey...

I thought I found this week’s featured artist, Soft Autumn, on a flyer for a show at Vine in Long Beach over the summer, but I couldn’t find the flyer, so now I’m not so sure. Either way, I liked their name (autumn is my favorite season) so I checked them out. I originally thought I’d go with “Fireworks,” but since I didn’t get a clip from the band I was able to pull an audible and went with...

I found Addie through producer Rod. We went to see her improv comedy show Everything’s Great! at Dynasty Typewriter right around the end of the pandemic. Beth Stelling also did a set that night, and I was laughing so hard my mask kept getting sucked into my mouth. It was disgusting and gross, but also the hardest I’ve ever laughed. I’m sharing “good day (a really really really really good day)” be...

We’ve been on a wrestling kick ever since meeting Charles Grace ( episode 148 ), which inspired the theme for our 300th episode of The Listening Party Podcast . We just had The Machoverse as a guest for our October episode . I just threw a wrestling-themed birthday celebration. It was only a matter of time before the masks and spandex it spilled over to this podcast. This week, I’m featuring “Mach...

I came across Apperson thanks to one of my little podcast life hacks, checking out line-ups for local shows. In this case, it was Madima ’s record release show at Alex’s Bar. I gave Apperson a listen and even though their style isn’t usually my go-to, it felt like my cousin’s annual song recommendation from the great beyond. I went with the track “This Year” as a nod to the Mountain Goats’ c...

In this Stripped Down edition of The 110 Podcast, I welcome Madima back to the studio for an intimate performance of “San Sebastian,” the closing track from her brand-new album Exit Plan . This acoustic take captures the heart of the Stripped Down series, offering a simpler, but no less beautiful, contrast to the album version. Beyond the music, we dive into the realities of releasing a record as...

I was at Writers Round Fullerton a while back, getting my grub on with a Charles Grace ( episode 148 ) and soaking up some live music, when Greg ( episode 120 ) mentioned I should check out Phia Moore. He wasn’t wrong. While her style isn’t usually what I gravitate toward, her song “september” caught my eye as I was exploring her catalog. I ended up sharing it with a few friends, and they all enjo...

There was a bit of synchronicity in how I stumbled onto Jabbermouth. Around the time Avi ( episode 110 ) told me about catching their set at Old Towne Pub in Pasadena, I learned that Chris Killz ( episode 117 ) just so happens to be their guitarist. That overlap felt like a sign to dig in. Their song “Ode to Dingus” is a perfect showcase of their self-described “fast paced riffs...

This week I’m featuring Los Angeles-based Jangus Kangus, a self-described “encyclopedic songbook of popular music and a bonanza of broken hearts, raw nerves, and prickly, jangly, playfully eclectic guitar-pop.” I originally planned to showcase “Honeymooners in Venice” but called a last minute audible and went with “Double Lives.” You can check out both son...

This week I’m featuring Audio Jane, a “female-fronted, dreamy, fuzz rock band from Connecticut.” I found them thanks to a Ginger Bug Instagram post. The name caught my attention and the music has held it for months now. I’m featuring “Cold Morning” but be sure to give their entire catalog a listen. https://open.spotify.com/track/36CrlkB3A0JHVfBPoSJYmr?si=a6ef9fa...

My trip to the Laguna Beach chapter of Writers Round in late June did not disappoint. Between the delicious tacos from Laguna Beer Company and a stacked lineup of talent, it was a night to remember. One standout was Brooke Bowker, who came highly recommended by guest host Rod Harrison —and he was spot on. Bonus points for the Comedy Bang! Bang! t-shirt. I’m featuring her song “Plant a Tree”...

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Bobbo Byrnes perform three times now—most recently at Writers Round Fullerton —but it was his set at Writers Round Laguna that really sealed the deal for me. What I love most is the storytelling, not just in his songs but in the way he performs them. With a pretty extensive catalog to choose from, I landed on “Bad Decisions.” Hope you dig it. https://open.spot...

There’s some debate about how I first came across The Psychotic Reactions. As I remember it, Producer Rod and I were driving back from a wedding, heading north on the 5, passing the San Onofre boobs (Google it), when one of their songs came on. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Their sound gives me hints of 110 Pod alums The Hags and Leah Lou & the 2 Left Shoes . For th...

I can’t quite remember how I first came across The Kidd Electric, but they landed back on my radar thanks to Ryan from Rome Apart , who mentioned them at a recent show. They’ve got a slightly bigger following than the artists I usually feature, but their track “Mi Casa Vieja” is just too good to keep to myself. Give it a listen. https://open.spotify.com/track/3AShyQdL6MeQacZxM5R9GK?si=498576...

Sweetmelk is a self-described “explosion of radical love, trans joy, pain and power” that I immediately fell in love with. Their 2021 EP Living Room was in heavy rotation thanks to songs that cut me deep in my pansa. For this episode, I wanted to share something a little more rockin’ to give newcomers a taste of that first-time magic I experienced, so I’m featuring “A...

In this Stripped Down edition of The 110 Podcast, I sit down with Rod Harrison—a beloved fixture of the Southern California music scene—to share his beautiful desert ode, “Wind and Stone.” We also talk about his musical beginnings with the accordion, how he eventually found his voice, one of his most unforgettable performances at a backyard show, and the power of the arts. He also shar...

In this episode, I’m diving into “Soft Hands” by Vampire Boyfriend—a track I absolutely love and one I’m pretty sure I discovered through sewerbitch’s Spotify radio. Vampire Boyfriend describes their music as fictional, horror, niche, storytelling, and this song totally lives up to that eerie and evocative vibe. Sadly, they’re based in the Netherlands (I think), so catching them live might be more...

The series of events that lead to me meeting Charles Grace is pretty wild. We crossed paths at Rod Harrison’s Saturday Night Showcase at the Night Owl in Fullerton. We hit it off right away and became fast friends. A week later, he joined Rod and I as a guest on the Listening Party Podcast, check out his episode when it’s released July 7th. It was a no brainer I would feature him on th...