Cover to Covered

On this episode of Music: Cover to Covered, my guests are Cult Stars From Mars – a band formerly known as Fuzzbubble. There was so much to cover that we needed TWO episodes to fit it all, so they are showcased in Episodes 5 AND 6! Originating from Long Island, NY in the late ‘90’s, Fuzzbubble was a ‘power pop’ band in the vein of The Beatles, Cheap Trick and Jellyfish…but with their own uniqu...

In Episode 6, we talk a bit more about CSFM and tributes to friends lost, but we also celebrate the 20 th Anniversary of Fuzzbubble’s self-titled debut album! We talk about the production process and the musical titans involved, how we all swoon a bit for Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles, and the super deluxe digital re-release of the album coming on November 20 th . Also, we talk about how,...

This is a 'solo' episode of M:C2C - meaning, I have no guest this episode. Why? Because there is an election coming up and I wanted to discuss voting - why you should do it and why you shouldn't tell anyone who YOU are voting for! DISCLAIMER - I am speaking for no one but myself and not on behalf of anyone else. These opinions are mine and mine alone. If you agree, fine. If you don't, fine. This i...

This episode 'Music: Cover to Covered' sits down with Frankie Sparkman of the punk band 'Sparkman'. We talk about how living in a area more removed from metros -in this case Lake Arrowhead, California - both positively and negatively affect your process as a songwriter and as a musician trying to 'make it'. A prolific songwriter in any setting, Frankie talks about his process and inspiration for w...

Our special guest on the second episode of 'Music: Cover to Covered' is none other than Artist Manager Rob McDermott. Throughout his career, Rob has worked with high profile artists such as White Zombie, Pantera, Static-X, Linkin Park, and most recently Perry Farrell, and gives us a unique look at the 'Artists behind the Artists' - the managers that help direct the careers of artists. Rob talks ab...

The very FIRST episode of Music: Cover to 'Covered' features the guitarist of former Arista recording artists, Stick - Mike Tobin - and the debut of your 2 staple segments - 'This Song Sucks!" and "Dis-Covered". Mike gives a very unique overview of how he went from being a huge fan of recorded music to picking up a guitar and recording his own in a short period of time, being a heavy rock band on...