The Vineyard Podcast

Pickleball energy, listening to a couple of chords, and second children. Paul Schalda (Sha La Das, Las Los, Paul & The Tall Trees, Paul Schalda) "Paul Schalda was born in Staten Island but calls Dallas home now. His education in music can be traced back to his father, a member of the doo-wop group The Montereys. Paul, along with his father and brothers, comprises the group The Sha La Das. They wor...

A soft focus, generative joy, and true freedom. Jonny Kosmo Jonny Kosmo- “In Stitches”- https://jonnykosmo-suncru.bandcamp.com "Jonny Kosmo is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, home recordist, licensed therapist, and the founder of the nonprofit counseling center and community art and music space Scribble in Highland Park, Los Angeles." Excerpt from https://jonnykosmo-suncru.bandcamp.com Jonny...

Contextual differences, the banana band, and a weekly reset. Gus Baldwin (Gus Baldwin & The Sketch, Gus Baldwin) "Gus Baldwin is a 20-something singer/songwriter/ex-hippie/part-time punk hailing from Austin, TX. He splits his time constantly performing as a one man garage band, or with his band The Sketch, and as a frequent collaborator with other local acts. His music spans an array of time perio...

"Tough Touch” Vinyl- https://scoutgillettmusic.bandcamp.com Doing a scan, changing the Wikipedia, living within the roster. Scout Gillett "Tough Touch, Scout Gillett's sophomore album, emerges from years of relentless motion—a period the Missouri-born, Brooklyn-bred, and now LA-based artist describes as one of growth, vulnerability, and learning to trust her instincts. Set for release in 2026 via...

A neighborly thing to do, recurring bulges, and a goblin on acid. Ethan Oliva (Ex Pilots, Gaadge, Sober Clones, Barlow, Nasty Nancy) “Ex Pilots are a Pittsburgh-based band that blends experimental rock, noise, and post-punk elements.” https://arcane.city/entities/ex-pilots Ex Pilots: Bandcamp: https://expilots.bandcamp.com Instagram: @expilots Website: https://linktr.ee/expilots Merch: https://exp...

Wearing a wig to work, the stolen fire extinguisher, and debauchery in Salt Lake. Shane Preece (Max Pain and The Groovies) “Max Pain and the Groovies is a psychedelic high energy garage rock and roll group from Salt Lake City but currently is based out of Brooklyn. Max Pain and the Groovies established their roots skateboarding together and jamming since adolescence. Drop outta school and smoke bu...

The tower of groove, curated jams, and the spaces in between. Grant Schroff (Polyrhythmics, Champagne Bubblebath) Polyrhythmics & Adryon de León “Got to Be for Something” Single- https://synesthesia.ffm “Polyrhythmics sound originated in Seattle’s underground deep funk scene combining impossibly tight grooves with bold brass and hypnotic percussion that showcased elements of R&B, progressive jazz,...

Passing the threshold, performing in a bookstore, and a slow paced hangout. Ezra Simons (Earth Tongue) U.S. Tour Tickets- https://earthtongue-copy.cargo.site/tickets “Earth Tongue is a heavy psych rock two-piece from Wellington, New Zealand. Guitarist Gussie Larkin is a master of the fuzz-smothered riff, and along with Ezra Simons’ off-kilter drumming, they’ve been sending punters into transcenden...

The wonders of marketing, chalantness, and everyday lighting. Gabriel Fernandez (Levitation Room) Levitation Room - Equinox (PRE-ORDER)- https://shop.greenwayrecords.com/collections/frontpage/products/levitation-room-equinox-lp “East Los Angeles quartet Levitation Room’s floaty, cosmic songs are always a trip. Since forming nearly a decade ago, they’ve self-produced dizzying, otherworldly music th...

Fantasy Now! - 12" LP (SPIRAL RECORDS 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY VERSION)- https://shadowshow-detroit.bandcamp.com The baby at the bar, a World Tour mug, and Brian Eno’s webinar. Ava East (Shadow Show, Mod Lang) “HAILING FROM DETROIT, SHADOW SHOW IS A NEW SOUND IN LIGHT OF A NEW ERA… COMPRISED OF GUITARIST AVA EAST, BASSIST KATE DERRINGER, AND DRUMMER KERRIGAN PEARCE, SHADOW SHOW DEBUTED IN 2018. SHADOW S...

The listening hours, chilling at the Airbnb, and Beethoven’s greenroom. Tim Hill “…Hill is based in Whittier, California, where he was born and raised, and music has always been his guiding force. The son of a music teacher, Hill grew up playing various instruments in a formal manner, but eventually carved a niche for himself in local punk bands, before finding himself as an in-demand touring musi...

The splice loop, living across the street from the Krispy Kreme, and the $3000 shagin wagon. Wyatt Blair, Scott Montoya, Julia Kugel (Soft Palms, Lolipop Records, Julia Julia, The Growlers, Mr. Elevator & The Brain Hotel, The Coathangers.) Scott Montoya and Wyatt Blair were two of the earliest guests on this podcast (Episode #1 and Episode #13 respectively.) Their generosity of coming on the progr...

Happy accidents, the gear that’s always moving, and bluegrass Outkast. Jimmy James (Parlor Greens, True Lovers) PARLOR GREENS- Emeralds [RELEASE DATE: 4/10/2026]- https://www.coleminerecords.com "Listening to the abundant sounds of the Seattle-based funk & soul group, True Loves, is like walking down a favorite neighborhood street, slapping five with friends, checking up with clerks in their store...

Dinner with Dave Matthews, performing in shorts, and no season. Tim Carman (Parlor Greens, Canyon Lights) PARLOR GREENS- Emeralds [RELEASE DATE: 4/10/2026]- https://www.coleminerecords.com "An author and educator besides a musician, Boston-based Tim Carman might well qualify as a renaissance man... It is one thing to have command of technique, but quite another to be able to adjust those technical...

Working as a scooter mechanic, a fairly well oiled machine, and figuring out how to order T-Shirts for Japan. Owen Penglis (Straight Arrows) Straight Arrow’s Middle Man / Do The Sloth- https://goodbyeboozydigital.bandcamp.com “Straight Arrows have been proudly flying the banner of Aussie garage rock for years now. The Sydney band have two solid albums under their belts and a noteworthy touring not...

A boxing match in the park, the third wave of twee, and the Alaska documentary. John Andrews (John Andrews & The Yawns, Cut Worms, Woods, Quilt) (PRE-ORDER) JOHN ANDREWS & THE YAWNS - STREETSWEEPER - PARK BENCH GREEN RECYCLED VINYL- https://earthlibraries.com “John Andrews has spent the past few years tucked away in Red Hook, Brooklyn—a neighborhood that sits just beyond the natural drift of the c...

An alchemical stew, correcting problems, and putting it all together. Sam Cohen (Apollo Sunshine, Yellowbirds) “Multi-instrumentalist Sam Cohen writes naturalist songs steeped in blissed out soul grooves and futurist guitar work. This former member of Apollo Sunshine and leader of Yellowbirds is no stranger to fuzzy psychedelia and enchanting melodies. They are presented here with the direct minim...

The Elvis Presley trading card, a common fallacy, and a trail of a million tracks. Trevor LaVecchia (Free Whenever) “The band's guiding philosophy and approach to making music is rooted in long-form improvisation resulting in a unique blend of vintage psychedelia, dub, eastern modality, african rhythmic tradition and melodic guitar that leaves listeners high -- fully immersed in a synesthetic soun...

Classic garage working music, A 2026 affirmation, and voice memoing shows. Bella Martinez (Grocery Bag) “You know you’re in Austin’s West Campus when you see someone tear their entire car bumper on the curb. For Austin band Grocery Bag, it’s their sanctuary. In the Austin college co-op scene, it feels like anything is possible. From close-quarters live shows that push the fire code limits to parti...

Red light fever, getting into Sonic Youth at the climbing gym, and One Battle After Another at the Alamo Drafthouse. Orville Neeley (Memo PST, Warblob, Bad Sports, RadioActivity, Spiritual Cramp, OBNIII's, Orvy) Spiritual Cramp, Radio Activity, Bad Sports Tour Tickets- https://spiritualcramp.com/pages/tour-dates “That drive defines Orville Bateman Neeley III, Austin garage-punk polymath and one of...

Joe Dirt on VHS, cool things happening in Indiana, and coaxing a song out of something mundane. Drew Auscherman (Playland, Hoops) “In a world of constant change, one of the few things that provides consistency in our lives is the upcoming release of another album by Drew Playland and his Playland recording project, and the increasingly likely fact that it will, in all probability, be essential lis...

Playing whilst jetlagged, relaxing through camping, and hidden notes. Chet Tucker (Chet Sounds, The Uplifting Bell Ends) “Chet Sounds is the solo project by enigmatic DIY artist Chet Tucker. Chet’s creations have a timeless nature, with noticeable shades of 70’s classic rock, folk and psychedelia. Connections can be heard linking his home grown productions with influences like Neil Young, The Band...

The ban on flute playing, different pockets you can exist in, and making music for Liam Gallagher’s clothing company. Oscar Robertson (Sholto, SFJ) "Oscar ‘Sholto’ Robertson is a drummer, multi-instrumentalist and producer based in London. Growing up with a love for jazz, soul, krautrock and 60s & 70s soundtracks. The music invites you into a warm array of colours, analogue gooeyness, instrumental...

Not getting rockinized, the first European tour, and happily getting duped. Jacob Rubeck (Surf Curse, Casino Hearts) "Surf Curse owes its existence to the indomitable spirit of rock and roll, or maybe it’s just the enduring power of friendship. Some would argue they’re the same thing. But they’ll remain timeless as long as kids aren’t willing to feel like outcasts in silence. In other words, forev...

An intuitive sense, playing underneath, and brief groovy motifs. Tim Hellman (Thee Oh Sees, Flatworms) "Psych-punk psychic warrior, ear worm-farmer, and possessor of many stamped passport pages John Dwyer does not let up. His group Oh Sees (aka Thee Oh Sees, OCS, The Oh Sees, etc) have transmogrified to fit many a moment - from hushed druggy folk to groovy demonic pop chants to science fictional k...