The 110 Podcast

This week, I’m featuring “Bad Habit” by Rachel Brooke a stripped down track featuring just vocals and guitar about forbidden love. I found the song listening to my artist radio, which I didn’t have for the longest time. It’s not what I typically listen to, but still pleasantly surprised. https://open.spotify.com/track/2jZGBvfNoagGdUNVyz7TTY?si=79903b11dd7c4e76 Artist&...

In this episode, I dive into Neil Brogan’s gem “A Piano (I Hope),” which I’m pretty sure is one of producer Rod’s finds. This one goes straight onto my ever-expanding “love at first listen” list. I was immediately drawn in by the twangy guitar and found myself relating to the lyrics. That is, until I realized Neil is clearly a much better person than I am—because there are a few...

This week I’m featuring “Leave Your Husband” by Watson Moon. I can’t remember how I stumbled across this song, I think it was the algorithm doing its thing, but it immediately struck a chord. It reminded me of two of my top three all-time “emulate” songs. There’s a pretty sad story behind the song, huge thanks to Watson Moon for giving us a peek behind the curtain. ht...

This week, I’m featuring the track “Two Little Brothers from East L.A.” by Carnage Asada—a song that took me back to memories of my dad tuning into The Sancho Show on KPCC-FM, Pasadena City College’s radio station. While I didn’t grow up in East L.A. myself, I spent time there visiting my dad’s side of the family. Hope it resonates with you too. https://open.spotify.com/track/7z0...

This week, I dive into the atmospheric depths of “Fourth of July” by Detroit-based band Neu Blume. Discovered through sewerbitch! radio on Spotify, this track captivated me with its haunting guitar tone and a chord progression that reminded me of Pearl Jam’s “Immortality”—let me know if you hear it too. But it’s the lyrics that sealed the deal, a beautiful meditation...

This week, I’m spotlighting sewerbitch!, a raw and exciting new band I stumbled upon thanks to AJJ’s shoutout of their debut album, Sweet Surprise . It was love at first listen. I’m featuring “It’s Raining Now” for its honest and relatable lyrics, but the entire album is a must-listen, trust me. https://open.spotify.com/track/0oXXl1lmV9gGTIMJ7Dkm8l?si=8939a7288c...

This week, I’m featuring “I Can’t Buy Your Love, But I Can Buy Happy Meals” by Bootlegs of the Untitled Band. It’s got all the elements that make my ears perk up! My first encounter with this song was a memorable one— Moon Jelly Kevin delivering a powerful, stripped-down performance at the Angry Mic a couple of months ago. The album version has its own vibe, a little different from that raw...

In this Stripped Down edition of The 110 Podcast, I invite Nat of The Cheeky Few, one of the very first bands I featured on the podcast, to share a brand new song! We also chat about the band Love, being in the creative zone, the Pigeon Man from Hey Arnold! , music videos, supporting smaller artists, and a shout out to Black N Gold Studio . Artist’s Links : Instagram | Bandcamp | Y...

Milk St. is a trio from Maine that caught me by surprise. They’re not what I usually gravitate toward, but their 2023 album V3RMONT won me over. It’s full of nontraditional elements that really grabbed my attention. I’m sharing the track “Jesus Fish Taco” — and if you’ve been listening for a while, the reason will be immediately obvious. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. https://open.spotify.com...

Los Angeles-native Kevin Caldwell is a talented singer-songwriter I had the pleasure of meeting a couple of months ago when we were both featured on Writers Round Fullerton . That night, he performed a few songs from his then-unreleased album, Soulcialism , and I was instantly hooked. I knew then and there that I wanted to showcase one of his tracks as soon as the album dropped. I had a difficult...

I can’t quite remember how I discovered Kenja, but one of her songs made its way into my deep dive playlist. After exploring her catalog, I landed on “DOWN”—not just her latest single, but also her most upbeat track yet. If you haven’t heard her music, now’s the perfect time to give it a listen! https://open.spotify.com/track/5hZjjzyd1qcVvKKRuvs7GC?si=2285a8874b7d4970 Artist’s Li...

This week, I’m featuring the talented Kendra Celise and her track “Nicotine” . I first discovered her through Greg Artavia and have had the pleasure of seeing her perform three times—I think—once at the Night Owl and twice at Writers Round Fullerton . I love how relateable her songwriting is. Give her music a listen! https://open.spotify.com/track/0Xl2FuVnr43hC4RdAPKNGj?si=8ddf3abe2f06...

This week, I’m featuring the song “Wanna Go Home” by Kaitlyn Taylor. I met her during my last performance at Writers Round in Fullerton. Writers Round is always an interesting experience—most performances are stripped-down, acoustic sets, giving you a chance to hear songs in their rawest, most authentic form. Kaitlyn’s music stood out, and I’m excited to share it with you! https://open...

Finger Foods just started randomingly playing one day, and I was not going to pass up the opportunity to feature a band called, Finger Foods. Long-time listeners will know why. I’m featuring the song “Back” off their 2024 EP Marcy, Marcy . https://open.spotify.com/track/5w29F1dMaot3pwlyM2whH8?si=c4b8c9c8c07f4e7d Artist’s Links Instagram |  Bandcamp  |  YouTube Con...

This week, I went down a fascinating rabbit hole exploring an artist who’s involved in several bands, but it was Uff Da! that truly grabbed my attention. Their track “Big Mac’s” isn’t what I typically feature on the podcast, but its use of accordion, banjo, and resonator guitar was too hard-rockin’ to ignore. Tune in as we dive into this unexpected gem! https://open.spotify...

I’m pretty sure I discovered Lucey through an Instagram ad—maybe a song was playing, or maybe the band name just caught my eye (I have an aunt named Lucy, and I’m a lifelong fan of the Peanuts gang). Whatever it was, the moment I hit play, I was hooked. Lucey blends rock, funk, and that magic touch of new music that feels like a timeless classic—all the things I love. Let’s dive into “Couldn...

I’m not exactly sure how Cilantro first landed on my radar, but if you’ve been tuning in for a while, you know that anything food-related is bound to grab my attention. Their track “Aftershocks” is a brilliantly crafted song that captures the electrifying rush of meeting someone new—the kind of jolt that lingers long after the first encounter. Pulled straight from their 2024 EP, Gut Fa...

In this Stripped Down edition of The 110 Podcast, I invite my longtime friend C-Flo to perform “Elote Lady” from his days with the band Mexican Tiger Robot. Followed by a conversation about music, creativity, and inspiration. Plus, we explore how he’s passing down his love for music to his daughter. Artist’s Links : Instagram | Mexican Tiger Robot on YouTube Contact Me: Deef...

I discovered Virgo Verse through a post by Sorta Kinda which compared them to Modest Mouse and Sleater-Kinney. That alone got me curious, but the song title sealed the deal—anything with aliens is totally my vibe. Trust me, you’ll want to build a playlist with all their singles and dive in. Enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/track/5VggIwOr7Hib3pClJoTmvD?si=8bf6f379c7644f2d Artist’s Links Instag...

I can’t quite remember how I first came across Mom Friend—most likely through a Spotify playlist—but I’m so glad I did. They have a little over 1,000 listens, still an absolute hidden gem, and I knew I had to feature them. Their entire catalog is incredible, and it’s bittersweet knowing I may never get to see them live since they’re based in Atlanta. For this episode, I’m showcasing “C...

Super OK was first recommended by Banana Cakes way back around episode 56, but I couldn’t settle on a song, so they ended up on the back burner. Fast forward to a few days ago, when Avi gave them a fresh shoutout, and I realized it was finally time to give them the spotlight. For this episode, I chose their album-closing track, “Rising Tide”—a powerful ending that felt like the perfect...

The Public Servants have been on my radar for a while now—so long, in fact, that I can’t quite remember how they first landed in my deep dive playlist. But I’m so glad they did! I revisited their music in preparation for this episode, and fell in love with their sound all over again. I’m sharing “Icac My Pants,” from their 2020 EP Burockracy . If you haven’t heard of these...

I discovered Monorail through an Instagram ad and decided to check out the tracklist for their EP. “Rosary Beads” immediately caught my attention. After listening to all the songs, there were a few strong contenders, but I kept coming back to my first choice. It’s an incredible track that takes you on a captivating musical journey. Definitely give it a listen! https://open.spotif...

Producer Rod shared Todd the Band with me, I played them on my way to pick up dinner one evening. I really enjoyed their 2024 album, The End of the Win d, reminded me of AJJ and Cheekface, which are two of my favorites. I went with “The Rats Won’t Mind” because the title reminded me of Modest Mouse. Check ’em out and share with a friend. https://open.spotify.com/track/3DlfM...

I first heard of Steven Wesley Guiles thanks to an Instagram story shared by Camping . He immediately won me over with the song, “Eddie Vedder Told Me There’d Be Days Like This.” Unfortunately, it was too popular for the format of the show, so I went with “Don’t Give Up” an uplifting, upbeat tune that helped lighten my load a bit. Hope it has the same effect on...