Top Hill Recording Podcast

Neil and Brad reflect on two years of the Top Hill Recording Podcast and nine months of One Shot One Mic One Song. They also discuss what they would like to see in the future.

The Highlanders Band got its start when co-founders Colin O’Daniel, Sam Olshansky, and Sam Coryell played a show for their employer's summer music concert on a whim. From there, they went on to recruit soulful keyboardist Beck O’Daniel (Colin's brother), as well as lead guitarist Jake McKean and drummer Conner Goldsmith. The six man group built quite a following, filling bars and taverns with fami...

Carl Stuck is a songwriter and musician from Louisville, Ky. A staple on the Louisville music scene for years, he is currently involved in multiple musical projects including a solo acoustic based project under his own name and a rock project called Splintered Mind with fellow Louisvillian Phil Bright. During the COVID shutdown, Carl ran a nightly Facebook Live series for 368 straight nights!...

With an unrestricted freedom of musical expression that is self-described as "Denim psych", Dinero Romero, from Louisville, Kentucky is ready to show everyone the far-out sonic landscape they have up their sleeves. Made up of members of several well-known Louisville acts (The Last Origin, Blind Feline, Brewing Pines, and Punkin), this 7 piece, denim-clad, supergroup is ready to explode onto t...

Dusty Bo, our guest from Season 4 - Episode 51, is back for our "5 From....." series. From the Episode 51 description - "Dusty Bo is a Louisville, Kentucky alt-rock artist with what many would consider a charmed musical history. Years ago, Dusty packed his bags and moved to Los Angeles with his band. In L.A., he experienced "the dream" of recording at Sunset Sound and NRG Studios, touring the...

Blind Feline, our guests from way back at Episode 22, join us once again in the studio to kick off the first of the Top Hill Recording Podcast "5 from...." series. "5 from....." will showcase 5 songs from the podcast guest(s), with discussion. From the Episode 22 podcast description - "Louisville's Blind Feline is a unique and versatile group of talented musicians that can't be described with one...

Day Cruise is the musical brainchild of Lochlann Gallaher and Cody Hofmans. The group came from the humble beginnings of Lochlann's mom's basement in 2017. In late 2018 they dropped their first single “Galore”. Less than a month later they released their first EP “Scrambled”. Then came three additional singles - “Clink”, “Deluge”, and “Loopty Loop”. Following the production and release of these si...

Nick Hill began as the solo project "Phourist". Wanting to expand his sound, he brought on the "Photons". Lineup changes over several years have led to the Louisville, KY foursome of Nick (vocals, keys, guitar), Andrew Critchelow (guitar, synth), Jailynn Lake-Noel (bass), and Scott Boice (drums). Together they are Phourist and the Photons, known for non-linear songcraft, winding musical passages,...

Mama Said String Band is four-piece collection of songwriters - Katie Didit (bass), David O’Neal (violin), Kaitlen Farmer (guitar), and Taylor Shuck (banjo). Based out of Louisville, KY and established in 2016, Mama Said String Band brings a refreshing reinvention to sounds once forgotten. Individually, each member’s background spans multiple cultures, genres, and styles. Together, they draw influ...

A groovy rock band from Louisville, KY with a knack for both catchy hooks and deep improvisation. Mr. Please brings a new sound fusing fresh, danceable songs with jams that range from funky to ethereal.

Teddy Joe is a folk/blues artist from Louisville, KY. He writes songs about mental illness and addiction. Teddy hopes his music increases awareness and helps those struggling realize that they are not alone.

Nikolai Stevens is a folk singer/songwriter from California based out of Nashville, TN. He's worked as a mountain guide and EMT while pursuing music as a means of self-reflection and artistic expression. In 2020 he released his debut EP, "Orchard Ave", a collection of his first songs ranging from fictional stories like "'68 Camaro" to deeper personal cuts like "Prodigal Son". His next album, "Just...

Davey Allen is a versatile songwriter, musician, and artist. His work is deeply rooted in the vast American songbook. Though his family migrated north from rural Tennessee in the 1950’s, Allen’s music retains a southern quality and grit. Davey has toured extensively as a solo artist and as keyboardist for rock hall of famer Eric Burdon. In addition, he has toured as a member of the Stone Foxes and...

Routine Caffeine, based in Louisville, Kentucky, are new on the scene with their soft, sweet, yet femme fatale attitude. Two gals from Michigan meet two gals from Kentucky to offer up an indie rock sound as unique as the women that craft it. They are currently working on an EP that is set to release early 2022 via To-Go Records. Their first single, "Pennies in the Garden", has received high praise...

Brady Evan with Brady Evan and the Blue Collar Rebellion is from Southern Indiana. He prides himself on bringing traditional country music to a new generation of country music lovers.

Love Tractor is a band from Athens, Georgia, founded in the spring of 1980 by guitarists Mark Cline, Mike Richmond and bassist Armistead Wellford, students at the University of Georgia. Mark and his friends were self-described misfits at UGA's art school. The art school comprised 200 of the 35,000 or so students. This close knit group entertained themselves with raucous house parties where music w...

Elk Hound is primarily the work of Louisville-based singer/songwriter Andrew Iafrate and the many musicians in his orbit. They draw influences from many corners of American traditions.....rock, folk, blues, and country, with feet planted firmly in the DIY ethos of their punk-rock forebears. They are currently working on a follow-up record to their 2020 EP “The Hated Sun.” Hear more at elk-hound.ba...

Jeremy Pinnell, a country singer/songwriter from Northern Kentucky, is a soft-spoken man whose music is making big noise with country music fans. Raised from humble beginnings of singing in church and learning the guitar from his father, his craft quickly made heads turn and rooms fall silent. Jeremy released his debut album, "OH/KY" in 2015. "OH/KY" tells the story of his life after leaving home...

Jay Skaggs is a Kentucky born and based songwriter. His songs are influenced by bluegrass, grunge, punk, country and more. True to his roots, Jay provides the listener with a glimpse into his identity and lived experiences through his songs. Jay's style hits the heart and he is steadily building a loyal fan base. You can find a few of his videos here and there on the internet and his songs at jays...

The electric Casey Powell is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, vocalist, and creative director from Louisville, Kentucky. Though he is passionate about many artistic endeavors, his love is his Stratocaster. Casey built his chops fronting the family band Powell before evolving into the dynamic solo artist he is today. He stays involved in many projects, including production and sound design for ps...

What do you get when you mix an inexperienced singer/songwriter, a Craigslist band ad, and a rhythm section that jumps onstage......uninvited......at a wedding party. In this case, you get outstanding songs! Meet The Hill Figs.

Small Time Napoleon (STN) is the combination of new ideas and old sounds. Their interest in the jazz standards of the swing-era shine through in their voices, writing, and playing, while their ear for new sounds and ideas constantly drives them forward. STN was born in the spring of 2013 after Dan Hardin and Jeff Thomas sought to expand their sound beyond an acoustic duo. Dave Neill (bass) and Zac...

Zach Longoria set out in 2013 to assemble a band of like-minded musicians capable of creating great sounds. The result was The Zach Longoria Project (ZLP). ZLP is an 11-member band from Louisville rooted in R&B with interwoven elements of jazz and a touch of old-school-this-and-that......the recipe for what they like to call "Kentucky Fried Soul". More recently, Zach has been recording in collabor...

Anne Gauthier is the Chief Engineer/Producer at La La Land Sound in Louisville, Kentucky. La La Land is an analog/digital based recording studio built around a 40 channel vintage Trident board. With a full array of classic analog gear, a comfortable, dreamy environment to create in, and a 2500 square foot tracking room with 3 isolation booths, it is a perfect environment to create, explore, a...

Luke Powers has written, recorded and performed with touring bands locally, nationally and internationally since 2008. Luke's musical influences are as varied as his style and genre-blurring background. He first learned to play gospel in church at age 12. Soon, his musical journey led him to punk rock house shows in Southern Indiana, then indie rock on the stages of Brooklyn. He further evolved wi...