Vigorously with Val Kleinhans

Echos , the soon-to-be-iconic alt artist, is releasing her album "QUIET, IN YOUR SERVICE " on January 17 and it's a "must-listen" to warm your soul during this cold weather season. Val and Echos chat cats, dark vibes, being alt girlies who finally stopped crying over boys, and the switch Echos made from making EDM music to alt rock on the new album. _______________________...

Melissa Grandmaison is a Dallas, Texas based makeup artist who specializes in commercial, editorial and bridal makeup. She loves to put a cute alternative outfit together, and she can have your makeup on point in seconds. Val and the makeup artist chat about beauty, mom life, makeup, and all things alt girlies in this episode. _________________________________________________________ Get more Meli...

Scottish alt rock duo VUKOVI are gearing up for a very exciting 2025! To start, the band is releasing their album "MY GOD HAS GOT A GUN" on January 24 via Sharptone Records. Val and Janine chat artistry, imagery, design, the connection between horror and music, what's the come for the band and the current state of the music industry in this episode. _________________________________...

Dose of Adolescence emerged onto the Inland Empire punk scene in 1999, initially a pastime that swiftly transformed into a lifelong dream for the Brown brothers: Jimmy Brown (Lead Vocalist) and Timmy Brown (Lead Guitarist). Over the past 24 years, Dose of Adolescence has left an indelible mark on the pop/punk landscape, gracing numerous stages and sharing the limelight with iconic artists. Timmy c...

Alternative rock duo Plastic Rhino stop by to chat with Val about their new single "I Rise" out now. Though they're based in LA, they left the very musical city to record in England. Find out why in this episode. Get more Plastic Rhino here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FXugc5Lme1dHnjxD88do4?si=_UUdHgU8TdS_PGqw9TQXTA https://www.instagram.com/plasticrhinoband/?hl=en# Get more Va...

Content creator, artist, designer, stylist, illustrator, advocate and all around do'er of everything Kary Santayana stops by! Kary chats with Val about their non-binary journey, androgynous authenticity and all the creative skills learned along the way. Get more Kary here: https://www.instagram.com/karysantayana/ Get more Val: https://valkleinhans.com/ Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com...

London singer and songwriter Theo Adler chats with Val about letting go of that need to control we all have as artists, and his music career as a whole. Get more Theo: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6HdeaBx6n6MvKcbTGW2Nsi?si=SQjib57pRYeC33Kj_jehvg https://www.instagram.com/theoadler_/?hl=en Get more Val: https://valkleinhans.com/ Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

TW: This episode has light mentions of suicidal ideation.  Val gets vulnerable and shares how journaling helped her navigate a particularly low point mentally last month. In this episode, we talk about the benefits of journaling and how to use your journal to navigate those dark thoughts we all have. Get more Val here: https://valkleinhans.com/ Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

One of Val's besties on Instagram, Chantelle Living Colourfully  checks in from Australia and chats about incorporating color into your outfits and your life. They also dive into what it means to be a UGC creator. Get more Chantelle: https://www.instagram.com/chantellelivingcolourfully/ Get more Val: https://valkleinhans.com/ Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

VK Lynne is a legendary singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles who left Philadelphia to go after her dream. This is your inside look at The Spider Queen. Val and VK chat about the music industry and how its changed over the last thirty years. Get more VK Lynne: https://www.instagram.com/vklynne/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4f081zomZ69LeNvO4KZUbr?si=X2yaDOrLQQOeuVI6ZdOamA Get more Val: http...

Pastry chef turned badass marital artist Jackie Ho takes us on her journey of using martial arts and a confidence booster. She and Val discuss the entertainment industry and navigating society as women. Get more Jackie: https://www.instagram.com/ohitsjackieho/?hl=en Get more Val:  https://valkleinhans.com/ Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

Solo artist ALYXX brings her fun sense of humor and hot takes on the current state of rock and metal to the show this week. ALYXX and Val address the new music from Linkin Park and the state of confusion that is As I Lay Dying . She also brings the tea on a tasty new single she's releasing, "End of Me" out Friday, December 6th. Get more ALYXX: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artis...

Dark pop and trip-hop artist Amélie Swann is in the building this week ready to unleash a brand new single onto the world, "Left Unsaid" out December 3rd. Amélie also chats with Val about doing the music industry solo and being comfortable with those pivot moments in life. Get more Amélie here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2jkCkLyAzkKvsrhxGTBnTk?si=PGGYjIaiQ6ypDv5e7AO4pQ Inst...

John Van Deusen is a small town songsmith. He likes to play music, make art, and yell at computers when files don't show up. His new album Anthem Sprinter is out today. John and Val chat computers, music, and the new album. Get more John here: https://www.instagram.com/jvdmusic/ Get more Val: https://valkleinhans.com/ Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

Happy Halloween! What a perfect way to celebrate! Voltaire's Ghost are here. Haunting the hometown hills and valleys of western Colorado, Voltaire’s Ghost combines elements of the rock, gothic and classical traditions to conjure a surprising and seductive musical alchemy variously described as dark pop and cosmic goth. Val and the band exchange a love of spooky things, music and some ghost st...

Ruby Valentine is a counsellor, makeup artist and hair stylist specializing in vintage glamour based in Montréal. Ruby is also a pin up/alternative model and online content creator. Ruby is a multi-passionate woman that decided merge her work as a  hair and makeup artist with her passion for counselling. Val and Ruby exchange a love for all things alternative and spooky, as well as chat female emp...

Hailing from small Canadian town of LaSalle, Ontario - just a stone’s throw away from Detroit, Michigan, and shortly thereafter relocating to the Detroit area, Autumn Kings is best described as the offspring of Linkin Park and Fall Out Boy. What started as a serendipitous encounter while both working in a grocery store, Jake Diab (guitar / vocals) & Joe Coccimiglio (vocals) quickly bonded over...

Central Flow is an up-and-coming band with a penchant for writing infectious tunes and relatable narratives. Lead by phenomenal black indigenous vocalist and keyboardist Shawna Roxanne and backed with guitars by former touring guitarist Adam Stasik, they infuse their sound with groovy R&B rhythms and melodious rock riffs. Bonus: They're from Val's native Pittsburgh too. Val chats wit...

Magdalene Rose started her career at a young age in a band with her sisters called "The GFM Band" and has always had music in her blood. When her sisters decided to pursue their own paths, she forged ahead to create something new, exciting, and entirely her own to carry on the next chapter of "Beautycore." Magdalene and Val chat her musical history, makeup, navigating Christian...

Six Foot Blonde means what they say in every song and will dance with you to every word. Frontwoman Julia Rusyniak’s voice and lyrics resemble a modern pop artist, backdropped by indie-rock instrumentation uniquely their own. The pop band’s music has been described as lush and tight-knit in equal proportion, all while brimming with energy. Val chats with the band to get the latest on new music to...

What is a corporate goth? How do you get away with dressing like one in the office? Content creator Dominique Bird knows how. Val and Dominique chat about being corporate goths, how to dress like one, and how what they've learned by moving to different parts of the world has been so key to finding their true selves. Get more Dominique: https://www.instagram.com/aussiedomxo/?hl=en Get more Val...

rosecoloredworld is a Los Angeles-based rock band that combines catchy melodies with honest, self-reflective, and narrative-driven lyrics. The band was formed by two artists, Addison and Rae, who met in Hollywood, CA through a mutual friend. Their music has been described as a safe place where people from all walks of life can feel accepted, seen, and celebrated for being exactly who they are. By...

Silent Mass is the brainchild of Ammo Bankoff who is based in Los Angeles. If you're into post-punk, shoegaze, and 90s alternative sounds, this is the band for you! Val chats with Ammo about the band, Ammo's experience with the occult, and what the future holds for Silent Mass. Get more Silent Mass: https://silentmassmusic.com/ Get more Val: https://valkleinhans.com/ Get more Val at http...

BREAKKER are quickly becoming a classic heavy metal act that you need to know. Think a blend of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and all that beautiful hair metal in between. Singer Clare Mairéad gives us the scoop on the band, and what's to come. She also shares her own Irish-American history. Get more BREAKKER here. https://www.instagram.com/breakker_phl/ Get more Val here. https://valkleinhans.c...

Val weighs the question "what happens after we die?" We welcome spooky season with open arms, chat near death experiences and premonitions that come to us in our dreams along with a life update. https://valkleinhans.com/   Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/