The Backline Podcast

Recorded and streamed live, tune in as we ask Gemini to review some of our fan-favorite songs! Gemini also decided to give you artists whom it thinks we sound like! We were surprised at some of the names! Some of the descriptions Gemini was using on some of the songs was - interesting - to say the least, but we got a good laugh! Tune in! Links below for the original live stream if you want to watc...

Recorded LIVE from our Twitch stream 02/20, Episode 25 of the Backline Podcast ! We recap our highlights of 2025, look ahead to 2026, and include some value-added Question and Answer! Be sure to tune in because these questions give all listeners insight on some of our experience over our decade of existence! And, for the final question in the episode, what is your answer? You can also checkout Epi...

Any band or musician looking to go the “D.I.Y.” route - LISTEN UP! (Or if you simply want to learn about how we’ve developed & adapted on our journey throughout the years, tune in!) Read on below, & tune in to get '“in the weeds” with Tristan! We’ve got the man with the plan talking about how we’ve adapted to the “Do-It-Yourself” route with the process of recording, mixing, & mastering your own mu...

All 3 of the songs we’ve released this Summer were demoed on digital gear. However, the final product that you hear was on our usual, physical, analog equipment. We’ve done a lot of work on our digital setup. Does it make the cut to be on a final recording, or possibly make it on stage with us? Tune in to Episode 23 to find out AND/OR… Watch our live stream later today, August 16th, kicking off at...

“ No More is about my love/hate relationship with music.” A song for entrepreneurs, artists, creators, small business owners, etc. - anyone who is trying to make a positive mark on the world pursuing their purpose - and going through the ups and downs in pursuit of "success." With blunt, straight-to-the point lyrics, it’s easy for some lines in the song to be misinterpreted. However, the meaning o...

AI is everywhere, including in music. A quick episode for you this month but a fun one! With the continued rise of AI, this may not be our last episode on this topic. Tune in as we listen and react to a song written by AI! *We do not own the rights to the song - AI does.* On another note, we are going to interrupt your once-a-month email with our release of “Narcissist” on 06/20! You will receive...

Did you know that 90% of podcasts don't get past episode 3? Of the remaining 10%, 90% don't make it to episode 20. Well guess what, we made it and we have YOU all to thank! More data we found interesting was that to be in the top 1%, we only need to make it to episode 21. So that’s our next goal - taking it episode by episode, and continuing to produce content! Tune in as we discuss and reflect on...

“Dead to You” is the debut single from Trey’s solo project. The song dropped at midnight on March 30th of this year. The song is very different from anything Mile 134 related. Tune in for a special Q & A as we discuss the meaning behind the song, how it was written, the entire “Do-It-Yourself” recording (mixing/mastering/artwork/promo/etc.) process, how it ALMOST was never released, creating reels...

What are some of our favorite albums? What were some of the albums that inspired Mile 134? Tune in to find out what our favorite albums are - whether it’s listening to them for pure pleasure or for inspiration! *Disclaimer: Trey left off one of his FAVORITE albums of all time from this list; Dysfunction by Staind.* In other news… Mile 134 is continuing to write music, and we are up to almost 7 son...

Ever wonder how we come up with our riffs? As you’ll learn through listening to our music, our riffs and how they “feel” are the backbone of our songs and sound. Most of our riffs are actually co-created, and are brought to life through process. From riffs that were going to be tossed to finding new life, to randomly playing and stumbling on to something usable, to going back through the archives...

Elitists, gatekeepers, a$$ kissers, etc…in music? In any aspect of life, you will find there are people who adopt the “holier than thou,” or “end all, be all” mindset. Is it ego driven? Some sort of complex? What may it be? To each their own I guess. We are never really sure where this comes from or why they feel this entitlement, but for some reason, it happens - including in the music scene. *DI...

In this episode, we talk about finding your tone. (Well, once you get through the intro banter about the history of sriracha and other sauces…) As a musician, tone and your sound are ALWAYS aspects you are going to be evolving and chasing. We know because over our almost decade-span of playing and recording, we’ve evolved our tone many times, while always staying true and authentic to ourselves. T...

Gear - every musician loves talking about gear. Can you have too much gear? Can you use cheap gear? Do you need top of the line gear? We’ve had it all - everything from gear that was passed along to us, gear that was stolen, sacred gear that was destroyed in a house fire, and even some brand new gear that we were able to purchase. Tune in to hear us talk about our gear preferences throughout the y...

Here on The Backline Podcast , we don’t hold back. *DISCLAIMER* These are our opinions and views based off of our experiences and journey. For some, this may be a controversial episode, or slightly triggering, but we are telling it like it is from our point-of-view. In this episode, we talk about things surrounding music that drive us nuts. Again, this is from our POV and these are OUR Pet Peeves,...

As many of you know, we are done for 2024 as far as live shows go. Tune in to hear our favorite shows we played in 2024, why we are calling it a year, what’s happening during our hiatus, and what the future holds! Mile 134 Official is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to dis...

Mile 134 releasing singes started back pre-COVID and since then, we have released single after single…after single. It’s been effective in terms of saving money, and also keeping our music fresh. Tune in to hear us talk about each of our singles, and read on below where we dive real deep into each song - from ideas that spurred each song, to writing and putting together, to the meanings behind the...

When people ask what we sound like, this is the release we tell them to check out. Full fledged aggression and angst, this release is, in our opinion, our BEST. The emotion captured in our “Double-Single” release is what makes us so proud of it. The release features a song that first got radio play, the show that got us into Summerfest, and an odd riff that was inspired by J-Lo and is also our tou...

Local music is a wonderful thing. It allows us to not only express ourselves and entertain, but you meet so many great people, and create lifelong bonds and connections throughout your journey. We met Justin (aka The Trembling Giant) at one of our favorite local venues’ “Thirsty Thursday Series” acoustic nights. His folk-punk/alternative style was super cool and refreshing, and really was a welcom...

Raw, simple, slightly aggressive, with a hint of angst… Micromanager was the first release as an OFFICIAL 2-piece, as many of the songs off the previous album were written with a third member in mind for ideas. The release contained some darkness, as it was our first endeavor after the traumatic experiences that took place during the Sinner -era. Tune in to hear all about it! AND Read on below for...

Tune in to hear everything about our only full length album! This release was also our first release as a new, 2-piece band. We talk about how the songs came to be, the process (or lack of) of being unprepared, what NOT TO DO from our experiences, and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mile134official.substack...

Tune in to hear us talk about the inspiration behind our first songs EVER written! These songs are no longer distributed anywhere - we had them all removed! We talk about how the songs came to be, the meaning behind the songs, the members of Mile 134 at the time, and more about the early stages of the band. We hit on this topic earlier in “Our Story” segment: And our Paid Subscribers got to hear o...

Mile 134 has always been a 2-piece. Briefly under a “separate name,” we were once actually a 3-piece. Having experience with each variation of members, there are pros and cons to both. The logistics of scheduling and working with two people versus three is a definite bonus. You’d think that two people would have less gear than three - not in our case. Three people usually make more sound…the list...

Playing covers was how we got our start and got our name out there. We started finding covers we like and implementing those into our sets to see what we could get away with. We started getting recognized for our variety and cover choices - this “curse” has since haunted us. We get asked to play many shows, and we have to clarify, “Do you want originals, covers, both, or unplugged?” Yeah, we offer...

Looking back, I don’t think any of our musical releases were ever recorded in the same style or manner. From live-tracking, to click tracks, to programmed drums and guitars, to DIY home studio recordings, we’ve done it all. Tune in to hear what has worked for us, and the experiences in every scenario. We dive into each session we have done in the past, and breakdown the pros and cons of each metho...

We talk about our favorite parts about music, Ryley gives us an insight on acting versus playing live shows, our favorite bass players (yes, we do like bass players!), and more. Ryley occasionally joins us for a song or two during our sets, but tune in to hear his FULL show experience - from load in to load out - of what it’s like to play with Mile 134! This will NOT be the last time Ryley is on t...