The Throwdown

This is the podcast version of the July 2024 episode of the New Music Spotlight show. My guests were the great metal band from Boone, NC  @quadrantmetalband , listening to and discussing   their new single "Lizard Man"; Georgia-based Christian numetal band Tricord  @tricordmusic . In this segment, we discuss their upcoming new single "Whatcha Got". Gainesville Georgia-based 2-man music project Som...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with Atlanta-based Christian metal band  @crimsonovertoneband  This was a really terrific chat, including their musical histories, the gear they use onstage, their musical influences, interesting experiences they have had playing live, and how their faith influences their songwriting. This is a chat not to be missed. #thelowdownwithmatt   #e...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with New York-based Christian rockers  @undefeated_official . This was a fun and wide-ranging chat, including their journeys as musicians, the gear they use onstage, their musical influences, interesting experiences they have had playing live, and how their faith influences their songwriting. This is a chat not to be missed. #thelowdownwithm...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with (mostly) retired pro wrestler and current owner/promoter of  @phoenixwrestlingexperience  (PWE),  @cowboyjameshunter . This was a lot of fun. We talked his history as a wrestler, played a "speed round" word association game, talked about unique experiences he has had as a wrestler, found out how he got into promoting, and much more.  @w...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with Von and Mike, the guys who comprise Charlotte, NC-based rock project  @hellfire76nc . We talk music, gear, musical influences, vinyl, record stores, "new wave Rush", songwriting, life, venues, and a ton more.  @blackstrapgvl   #thelowdownwithmatt   #episode29   #hellfire76   #charlottenc   #theblackstrap   #vinyl   #recordstores   #guit...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with Drew Howsmon  @drew.plays.bass , bassisst for Nashville-based alt-rock band  @echopilotmusic .We talk all things bass, gear, musical influences, songwriting, the Nashville scene, life, The Elixir, Drew's favorite sandwich, and more. #thelowdownwithmatt   #episode28   #echopilot   #echopilotmusic   #nashville   #altrock   #guitar   #bass...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with  @tricordmusic . These guys were hilarious, talented, wise beyond their years, and full of positivity.  #thelowdownwithmatt   #episode27   #tricord   #tricordmusic   #georgia   #christian   #hardrock   #numetal   #guitar   #bass   #bassguitar   #christianrock   #christianmetal   #localmusic   #supportlocalmusic   #podcast   #podcaster  ...

This is the podcast verion of the June 2024 New Music Spotlght Show livestream. My guests this episode include the band A Day In Pompeii, with whom we listen to and discuss their latest release "Hear Me Now", hip hop/metal artist Bryant Perez, with whom we listen to and discuss his new metal release "Warning" and the band Kill The Fall with whom we listen to and discuss their latest release "Exces...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with  @woody.hughesdm , bassist for Indiana-based Christian symphonic metal band  @divine.martyr.official . In this chat, we talk bass, gear, musical influences, the music scene, faith, ministry, cybersecurity, life, and much more. Good stuff!  #thelowdownwithmatt   #episode26   #divinemartyr   #symphonicmetal   #christian   #bass   #bassist...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with  @bryantperezmusic . We talk about music, gear, his musical influences, his band  @somethinghauntedband , his solo work, his work with  @jokerjokertv , life, and much more. This was episode 25 of The Lowdown.  #thelowdownwithmatt   #episode25   #bryantperezmusic   #somethinghaunted   #jokerjokertv   #hiphop   #numetal   #gainesvillega  ...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with  @zaruggiero , bassist for  @themightyfallband . We had a blast and hit on all kinds of cool topics including all thing bass, gear, musical influences, the music scene in Providence, RI, songwriting, life, and tons more.  #thelowdownwithmatt   #themightyfall   #bass   #bassguitar   #bassist   #bassplayer   #gear   #hardcore   #localmusi...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with Phil Balzer  @bassbalz , bassist for Atlanta based rock band Echoes of Savages  @echoes_of_savages  . It was a fun and far-ranging conversation, ranging from bass, to gear to musical influences to life and more. We even learned that  @joerogan  podcast  @joeroganexperience  was a partial inspiration for the band's name. Harvest Records ...

This is part 1 (of 2) of last night's livestream chat with  @alec.azam  , bassist for Atlanta-based  @lazyghouls . We talk bass, gear, music, muscial influences, songwriting, life, and more.  #bass   #bassguitar   #bassplayer   #bassplayersofinstagram   #thelowdownwithmatt   #lazyghouls   #atlanta   #atlantamusicscene   #unsignedband   #music   #celebratemusic   #localmusic   #podcast   #podcaster...

This is the podcast version of last night's livestream chat with Luke and Brett, better known collectively as  T he Novanauts. We had a great, wide-ranging chat, including music, gear, musical influences, finding balance, meeting musical heroes, life, and more.  @zildjiancompany   @porkpiepercussion   @sevenessenceofficial   @augustburnsred   @normajeanband   @fiveironfrenzy   #gear   #music   #th...

This is the podcast vrsion of my livestream chat with Chris Kassien, bassist for Kansas City-based rock band Scarlet View In this chat, we talk bass, gear, musical influences, the KC music scene, songwriting, life, and more.  #rockmusic   #bass   #bassguitar   #bassist   #localmusicscene   #kansascity   #scarletview   #hardrock   #heavyrock   #unsignedband   #podcast   #podcaster   #livestream

This is the podcast version of a recent livestream chat with  W yatt Demster, bassist for Boone, NC-based  m etal band Quadrant. Check it out as we talk bass, musical influences, the blessings of music theory, the music scene in Boone, gear, and much more.  #bass   #bassguitar   #bassist   #bassplayersofinstagram   #rock   #rockmusic   #metal   #metalhead   #quadrant   #quadrantmetalband   #boonen...

This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with Brian Honeycutt, former bassist and now drummer for Lynchburg, VA-based  @a_day_in_pompeii . Check it out as we talk about bass, drums, gear, musical influences, life, the Lynchburg music scene, and more.  #thelowdownwithmatt   #adayinpompeii   #rock   #metal   #metalhead   #hardrock   #lynchburgva   #virginia   #bass   #bassist   #bass...

This episode highlights "The Chase" by KansasCity based Scarlet View and "Black Flame" by  A tlanta based First One Dies. The songs are played in their entirety and then commented on and discussed by members of each band. #rockmusic #guitar #hardrock #metal #metalcore #deathcoremusic #blackflame #thechase #atlanta #kansascity #fyp

This is a livestream chat with Dempsey Mills, multi-instrumentalist and driving force behind Tennessee-based Christian atmospheric metal project Vials of Wrath. Check it out as we talk music, gear, musical influences, faith, songwriting, life, and more

This is a livestream chat with Harrison and Mason, lead vocalist and bassist for Atlanta-based metal band Buried Within. Check it out as we talk music, gear, musical influences, the Atlanta music scene, life, and more

In this episode, I chat with Philadelphia native Sweez, bassist for Charlotte, NC-based rock band Forever May Fall. We discuss bass, gear, musical influences, the Charlotte music scene, life, and much more.

In this episode, Jade, bassist for Atlanta-based shock metal band The Bible Belt Massacre, and I chat about all things bass, gear, musical influences, prog-rock, the Atlanta music scene, and more. To see the video versions o these, check me out on YouTube @Matt_Strings_n_Things.

In this episode, James, guitarist and principal songwriter for Chicago-based band The Key Suspects, and I talk guitar, gear, musical influences, the Chicago music scene, hats, and more.

In this episode, I chat with Jason McClain, bassist for Atlanta-based rock/metal band Antagonist Theory. We talk bass, gear, musical influences, the state of the Atlanta scene, life, and more.

In this episode, I chat with Justin Stupplebeen, bassist for Albany, NY-based The Phoenix and The Raven, a progressive metal band. We discuss bass, gear, musical influences, life, and more.