The Sonic Road Podcast

In this episode of The Sonic Road Podcast, host Beau sits down with multi-platinum engineer and producer Dave Hillis (Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains) for a remembrance of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne , who passed away on July 22, 2025. Beau and Dave reflect on Ozzy's immense and undeniable impact on the music industry, sharing deeply personal anecdotes from their experiences seeing him live over the...

In this exclusive Episode 17 of The Sonic Road Podcast, host Beau sits down with Laurent Lebec (Schroeder-Lebec) , founding member and guitar player of the iconic instrumental rock band Pelican ! Dive deep into the world of one of post-metal's most influential groups as Laurent shares insights from his extensive tenure, his return to the band, and the intricate creative process behind their po...

In this exclusive Episode 17 of The Sonic Road Podcast, host Beau sits down with Laurent Lebec (Schroeder-Lebec) , founding member and guitar player of the iconic instrumental rock band Pelican ! Dive deep into the world of one of post-metal's most influential groups as Laurent shares insights from his extensive tenure, his return to the band, and the intricate creative process behind their po...

🎙️ In this episode of The Sonic Road Podcast , we sit down with Ben Burdous lead vocalist, guitarist, and founding member of the rising Norwegian rock band Slomosa —pioneers of the Tundra Rock sound. Known for their heavy grooves, fuzz-drenched riffs, and hypnotic rhythms, Slomosa is helping lead the global revival of stoner rock and desert rock .

🎙️ In this episode of The Sonic Road Podcast , we sit down with Ben Burdous lead vocalist, guitarist, and founding member of the rising Norwegian rock band Slomosa —pioneers of the Tundra Rock sound. Known for their heavy grooves, fuzz-drenched riffs, and hypnotic rhythms, Slomosa is helping lead the global revival of stoner rock and desert rock . Ben discusses the band’s debut album “Tundra Rock”...

In this episode of The Sonic Road Podcast , we go deep with Dennis Duijnhouwer, bassist and vocalist of Amsterdam’s mind-expanding psychedelic rock band Temple Fang . Fresh off their relentless 27-show “Do or Die” European tour , Dennis opens up about life on the road, the band’s creative evolution, and the making of their powerful new album, Lifted From The Wind , out now on Stickman Records . We...

In this episode of The Sonic Road Podcast , we go deep with Dennis Duijnhouwer, bassist and vocalist of Amsterdam’s mind-expanding psychedelic rock band Temple Fang . Fresh off their relentless 27-show “Do or Die” European tour , Dennis opens up about life on the road, the band’s creative evolution, and the making of their powerful new album, Lifted From The Wind , out now on Stickman Records . We...

🎸 In this electrifying episode of The Sonic Road Podcast , we sit down with Handsome Jack , the soulful, groove-driven rock ‘n’ roll trio from Lockport, New York , signed to Alive Naturalsound Records . Known for their swampy riffs, vintage tone, and a gritty blend of blues, soul, and boogie rock , the band opens up about their roots and rise. We dig deep into the band’s early days , from rehears...

In this highlight reel from The Sonic Road Podcast , we hang out with Handsome Jack , a rock trio from Lockport, NY , known for their gritty, soulful sound and love for analog recording. They share some great behind-the-scenes stories — from turning a doggy daycare into their first practice space to hitting the road and chasing that vintage tone that sets them apart. There’s talk of vinyl, staying...

Legendary Rock Producer Ron Nevison on Recording The Who, Led Zeppelin, Bad Company & Heart | Ep.13  🎙️ In this episode of The Sonic Road Podcast , we sit down with legendary record producer Ron Nevison , the iconic engineer behind some of the greatest classic rock albums of all time. With over 50 years in the music industry, Nevison shares exclusive stories about working with The Who , Led Ze...

🎙️ In this episode of The Sonic Road Podcast , we sit down with legendary record producer Ron Nevison , the iconic engineer behind some of the greatest classic rock albums of all time. With over 50 years in the music industry, Nevison shares exclusive stories about working with The Who , Led Zeppelin , Bad Company , Heart , Lynyrd Skynyrd , and Candlebox . FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON 6/4/25 at 7am E...

EP.12 | Rare Birds ATL Interview | Indie Rock, Southern Influences, Atlanta Music Scene, Latest Album ‘ATL'  🎙️ Rare Birds ATL Talk Indie Rock Roots, Soul Influences & Their Journey in the Atlanta Music Scene | The Sonic Road Podcast In this episode of The Sonic Road Podcast , host Beau sits down with Brandon Neal and Andrew Cylar from rising indie rock and soul band Rare Birds ATL for a deep...

🎙️ Rare Birds ATL Talk Indie Rock Roots, Soul Influences & Their Journey in the Atlanta Music Scene | The Sonic Road Podcast In this episode of The Sonic Road Podcast , host Beau sits down with Brandon Neal and Andrew Cylar from rising indie rock and soul band Rare Birds ATL for a deep dive into their musical journey , creative process , and life as a band rooted in the Atlanta music scene . F...

2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees + Fantasy Picks | Soundgarden, Pantera, Bad Company & More 🎸 Who made it in—and who’s still missing? In this episode of The Sonic Road Podcast , host Beau McGranahan breaks down the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and shares a fantasy list of legendary artists that deserve to be recognized. From hard rock icons like Soundgarden , Bad Company...

2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees + Fantasy Picks | Soundgarden, Pantera, Bad Company & More 🎸 Who made it in—and who’s still missing? In this episode of The Sonic Road Podcast , host Beau McGranahan breaks down the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and shares a fantasy list of legendary artists that deserve to be recognized. From hard rock icons like Soundgarden , Bad Company...

In Episode 10 of The Sonic Road Podcast , host Beau sits down with legendary Cleveland artist Derek Hess , known worldwide for his iconic rock concert posters , album cover artwork , original prints, art books and mental health advocacy . Derek shares the story behind his rise in the alternative and rock music scene , booking early shows at the Euclid Tavern , designing unforgettable posters for b...

FULL EPISODE OUT WED 4/30/25. In Episode 10 of The Sonic Road Podcast , host Beau sits down with legendary Cleveland artist Derek Hess , known worldwide for his iconic rock concert posters , album cover artwork , original prints, art books and mental health advocacy . Derek shares the story behind his rise in the alternative and rock music scene , booking early shows at the Euclid Tavern , designi...

In Episode 9 of The Sonic Road Podcast , host Beau breaks down the latest in rock headlines—from major concert announcements and tour news to a deep dive into Consequence of Sound’s Top 100 Guitarists of All Time list. Beau shares his thoughts on legendary guitar players like Slash , Dimebag Darrell , Kirk Hammett , Joan Jett , The Edge , Nita Strauss , and Adam Jones of Tool—while also reacting t...

In Episode 9 of The Sonic Road Podcast , host Beau breaks down the latest in rock headlines—from major concert announcements and tour news to a deep dive into Consequence of Sound’s Top 100 Guitarists of All Time list.

In this episode, Michael Miley, drummer for the rock band Rival Sons, shares insights into his drumming career, from his first drum teacher's impact to the band's innovative recording approaches.  Miley discusses the band's collaborative songwriting process with producer Dave Cobb, their evolution in recording techniques over the years, and memorable experiences touring with Black Sabb...

Episode 8: Mike Miley from Rival Sons talks about Drumming Technique, Recording w/ Dave Cobb, Muscle Shoals, touring w/ Black Sabbath & Becoming Led Zeppelin.  In this episode, Michael Miley, drummer for the rock band Rival Sons, shares insights into his drumming career, from his first drum teacher's impact to the band's innovative recording approaches.  Miley discusses the band's...

In this episode of The Sonic Road Podcast, Dave Hillis, a renowned multi-platinum producer and recording engineer, recounts his journey in the music industry.  The discussion revolves around his work with iconic bands such as Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Blind Melon, and Temple of The Dog.  Hillis delves into the history of the famous London Bridge tape machine, his experiences at London Bridge Stu...

In the sixth episode of the The Sonic Road Podcast, Beau & Brian celebrate reaching this milestone and thank their listeners for the ongoing support.  They introduce several significant announcements, including Brian joining a new band called Temple Witch under Wormhole Death Records.  The discussion extends to the making and availability of vinyl records for independent bands, emphasizing the...

The Sonic Road Podcast Episode 5 : An Epic Conversation with Dave Hillis and Dave Krusen ! The episode features an in-depth conversation with multi-platinum producer Dave Hillis and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer drummer Dave Krusen .  They discuss their rich histories in the Seattle music scene, the creative process behind Pearl Jam's iconic album 'Ten', and many other fascinating studio...

The Sonic Road Podcast Episode 5 (HIGHLIGHT REEL) An Epic Conversation with Dave Hillis and Dave Krusen ! The episode features an in-depth conversation with multi-platinum producer Dave Hillis and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer drummer Dave Krusen .  They discuss their rich histories in the Seattle music scene, the creative process behind Pearl Jam's iconic album 'Ten', and many other fascinating stu...