Analog Smile

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Robb Reiner from the band Anvil and the director of the documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil, Sacha Gervasi (Hitchcock/My Dinner with Hervé). The film follows the Canadian heavy-metal icons Anvil who would inspire the likes of Anthrax and Metallica, and then drop off the map to begin what would become decades of toiling in obscurity. Director and former roadie Sacha Gervasi followed guitarist Steve "Lips" Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner as they stumbled through a harrowing European tour and reflected on failure, friendship, resilience and the will to follow even the most impossible of dreams. Sherry, Sacha, Steve, and Robb chat about this and much more! Check out anvilthefilm.com for more information and tickets. Visit Anvil on Facebook for tour dates and music.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Michael Ferentino from Love In Reverse, Bedtime For Robots, and many other projects. In the mid 90s, Michael Ferentino and Andres Karu, the New York/New Jersey based dark electronic art rock duo known as DOG, performed and gained an impressive following in some of the most iconic NY and NJ clubs including CBGB, the Bitter End, the Stone Pony and the Limelight. DOG quickly evolved into the 3-piece indie/art rock/space rock band Love in Reverse and signed with Jon and Marsha Zazula's Crazed Management (former owners of Megaforce Records). That led the band to a lucrative deal with Warner/Reprise Records. Love in Reverse recorded three critically acclaimed albums with Warner/Reprise (two with legendary producer Russ Titelman and one mixed by Grammy Award Winner, Jason Corsaro and co produced by NIN producer, John Fryer). In 1996 and 1997, they toured with the likes of Gravity Kills, Stabbing Westward, Republica, and the Cult's Ian Astbury. They also played several radio festivals performing with artists ranging from the Spin Doctors and Tonic to The Deftones and Joan Jett. The band's video for “I'm a Contradiction” was featured on MTV's 120 minutes and the video for “Blueprint for a Possible Song” was included on the sampler DVD for Sony's first commercially available DVD player. Love in Reverse was featured with Peter Frampton on ABC. After three albums with Warner/Reprise, Love in Reverse disbanded and evolved once more into the Amazing Meet Project, a band which has been described by Matt Pinfield of MTVs 120 Minutes as “putting the alternative in alternative rock!” During this period, Ferentino and Karu scored the Kevin Smith produced thriller “A Better Place,” a realistically violent film that has become an underground cult classic. Their music was also featured in “Time of Your Life,” the “Party of Five” television spin-off starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and multiple MTV specials. Among a number of positive media articles featuring the band, Rolling Stone named Love in Reverse as one of 6 new promising bands of 1996. Over the next few years, Ferentino and Karu experimented with a myriad of projects, including the noisy lo-fi electronic garage band, Corduroy Poo-Poo, the spoken word experiment, Speak the Worms, the Diablo Project with Jai Diablo from Interscope Records sludge rock/stoner metal band, Dragpipe, and the electronic ambient/experimental outfit, Bedtime for Robots. In 2002, they teamed up with The Wonder Stuff front-man Miles Hunt for a collaboration dubbed the Miles Hunt Club. Karu also went on to become drummer and producer for the Wonder Stuff in the mid ‘00s while Dave Halpern played drums for multiple artists including the Bee Gees. Ferentino continued with Bedtime for Robots, releasing several acclaimed albums and tracks throughout the 2010s and into the 2020s. Bedtime for Robots were featured in Fangoria Magazine and their music has been consistently featured on DOOMED Radio, Soma FM and multiple worldwide underground Internet radio shows. In 2020, during the initial lockdown of the Coronavirus pandemic, Ferentino, Karu and Halpern put finishing touches on an album they had been secretly working on for the past couple of years and self-released the reformed Love in Reverse album, I'm an Illusion, which brought them to the attention of Ferentino's childhood friend and owner of Dada Drumming Records, an independent label from Texas which specialized in noise, sludge rock and stoner metal. Looking to expand the horizons of the label, Dada Drumming signed the band, now focusing on a return to their guitar-driven indie art rock sound. In 2021, the band put the finishing touches on their newly recorded and strongest album to date, Fake It. Sherry and Michael chat about Love In Reverse, Bedtime For Robots, the art of making music videos on a budget, and much more! Check out Love In Reverse on Facebook for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Christian Swain. He's the co-founder, producer, and CEO of Pantheon Podcasts, a fantastic rock and roll podcast network He's the producer and host of Rock N Roll Archaeology, the complete history of rock music, a podcast that takes an in-depth look at rock and roll with culture and technology that influenced it. In addition, Christian is lead vocalist and plays guitar for Tinman, performing the greatest classic and modern rock dance hits from the 70's to present day. Sherry and Christian chat about the creation of Pantheon Podcasts, Rock N Roll Archaeology, and much more! Be sure to listen for an exclusive announcement! Check out Pantheon Podcasts for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Jeff Gaudiosi. Jeff interviews and photographs bands for his website Misplaced Straws. You can listen to compelling conversations with musical artists such as Steve Lukather, Jeff Scott Soto, Felix Cavaliere, and many others on his podcast with the same name. Sherry and Jeff talk about his podcast and website, experiences with interview subjects, and much more! Check out misplacedstraws.com for details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Bree Powell from Sygnal To Noise. Sygnal To Noise released their latest album 'Human Condition' on Dark Star Records June 3rd, 2022. Their mission is to help bring rock ‘n' roll to modern fans and back to its former glory on mainstream radio once again. They have been greatly inspired and influenced by bands like Queen, KISS, Alice Cooper and David Bowie, for their showmanship and visuals with a blend of such bands as Stone Temple Pilots, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam for their songwriting and vocal styles. Sygnal To Noise has been together since 2013 and have opened for quite a few bands including King's X, Sebastian Bach, Warrant, L.A. Guns, Lita Ford, and many others. Sherry and Bree chat about the new album and much more! Visit sygnaltonoise.com for information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Christopher Martin and Chris Phillips from IAMDYNAMITE. The anthemic noise duo are Michigan high school friends raised on the Seattle sound and 80s pop – anything with a beat that makes them move is an influence. IAMDYNAMITE has been touring the US consistently since 2008, and have been selling out headlining club dates. Sherry, Christopher, and Chris chat about their latest single, future plans, and much more! Check out iamdynamite.com for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Carl Canedy. For over 40 years, Carl Canedy has been the drummer for The Rods. He spent the better part of the 80s producing such legendary acts as Anthrax, Overkill, and others. In addition, he stays busy with the bands Canedy and The 450s. Sherry and Carl chat about his current projects and much more! Check out canedyband.com, therods.com, and the450s.com for information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Dan Reagan, author of Classic Rock Songs Revealed Volumes 1 & 2. In the two volume set, Billy Joel, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Jackson Browne, Tom Johnston, James Pankow, Gordon Lightfoot and more than 45 other songwriters and producers share what went into the writing and recording of over 270 classic rock & folk songs from the 60's, 70's, and 80's. Sherry and Dan chat about the books, his career in sports television, and much more! Check out classicrocksongsrevealed.com for details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Al Melchior, the host of You, Me, and An Album. On every episode of the podcast, a guest introduces him to an album they love but that he doesn't know. Sherry and Al chat about You, Me, and An Album, podcasting, and much more! Check out You, Me, and An Album for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Doug Goldspiel from Huxley. Sherry and Doug chat about the band's latest single and video “Flesh and Blood” and much more! Visit linktr.ee/huxleyband for details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Nicki Bluhm. A San Franciscan now calling Tennessee home, Nicki Bluhm possesses a modern, clear-eyed perspective that grabs the heart and keeps you holding on to every word. Her new album was recorded in Bluhm's home in East Nashville, and features the talents of luminaries like Oliver Wood, James Pennebaker, Jay Bellerose, Jen Condos, Erik Slick, Erin Rae, Karl Denson, A.J. Croce and more, Avondale Drive combines nostalgic country-rock with distinctly modern, sharp lyricism—an apt contrast for the process of studying one's past in order to make a better future. Following appearances and collaborations with artists such as Phil Lesh, Dawes, The Band of Heathens, Little Feat, and The Infamous Stringdusters, Bluhm's creative confidence is well-won, and her authentic voice and songwriting is all the more apparent on ‘Avondale Drive'. Sherry and Nicki chat about ‘Avondale Drive' and more! Visit nickibluhm.com for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with David Poe. His highly-anticipated new album Everyone's Got A Camera arrives September 23rd, 2022 on ECR Music Group. Its powerful third single, “Analog” is out now. More sonically adventurous than his previous album, Poe's latest begins and ends with straightforward songs for a world in reckoning. This third single follows on a wave of critical and commercial success for the artist. Rolling Stone writes, “David Poe gives the singer-songwriter genre a much-needed jolt.” Poe has toured the world with Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Tori Amos, The Jayhawks, and Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze. A composer fellow of the Sundance Institute, his work features in numerous film, TV, dance and theater projects, official selections of the Sundance Film Festival, and commercials for humanitarian projects like the Malala Fund and the You Mean The World Foundation. His songs have been performed by a wide array of artists, including Curtis Stigers, Oh Land, Ana Moura, C.C. White, Thomas Dybdahl and the cast of ABC's Nashville, and recorded by producers including T-Bone Burnett, Larry Klein, Buddy Miller, and Dave Sitek. He has also produced recordings for other artists, including Regina Spektor and Kraig Jarret Johnson. Shadowland, a collaboration with contemporary dance company Pilobolus, toured for a decade and was performed on five continents, for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and was released as a feature film. In an era of pop music that tends to either turn away from big concerns or focus on small ones, David Poe's Everyone's Got A Camera feels both new and old, as surprising as it is inevitable: a musical treatise for an age in flux that is as daring as it is profound. From 1960s-tinged rock & roll to quasi-trap, with nods to the jazz-inflected folk and acoustic music for which he is best known, Poe's new songs take on the handoff between this century and the last, surveillance culture and the ongoing battle between fact and opinion with a plain-spoken philosopher's wit. Transplanted from the American Midwest to New York City, David Poe served as the sound engineer at CBGB's 313 Gallery before signing with Sony/Epic. He currently lives in Los Angeles. Sherry and David chat about his new single “Analog”, his forthcoming album ‘Everyone's Got A Camera', and much more! Check out davidpoe.com for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Steve Cataldo and Brad Hallen from The Nervous Eaters. The Nervous Eaters are an original rock and roll band from Boston, MA who helped define the Boston underground garage/punk rock scene of the late 70's. The band was formed by Steve Cataldo on the North Shore of Boston in Beverly, MA. Fueled by the raw sounds of Link Wray, early Chicago Blues greats and British guitar legends Beck, Clapton and Page, the Nervous Eaters created a raw edgy song style uniquely their own. The Nervous Eaters were one of the more popular rock & roll bands in the Northeast, eventually headlining at venues throughout the United States and Europe. The band has opened for numerous National Acts that included Iggy Pop, Squeeze, The Go Go's, The Pretenders, The Police, The Ramones and The Split Enzs. Other bands from the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia have covered songs by the Nervous Eaters. Ric Ocasek of The Cars produced a demo for the band that was picked up by Elektra Records and released nationally in 1980. They have also recorded for Penimman Records, No Tomorrow Records and Ace of Hearts Records. The band was signed by Wicked Cool Records in 2021 with new songs premiering in 2022. The current band is Steve Cataldo on lead guitar and lead vocals, Brad Hallen on bass, back-up vocals, Adam Sherman on rhythm guitar, back-up vocals and David McLean on drums. Sherry, Steve, and Brad chat about their new music and much more! Check out nervouseaters.net for more details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Jeremy Fury from Jeremy & The Harlequins. Magic materializes in many forms, but its clearest manifestation in our world would be music. It exists unseen in the ether, yet certainly leaves a physical, emotional, and spiritual imprint. Jeremy & The Harlequins deal in this sort of magic. Finding the crossroads between sun-soaked sixties California harmonies and New York garage rock gutter fuzz, the quintet kickstart a new phase of American rock ‘n' roll. Following 2013's American Dreamer, they quietly emerged as a critical and fan favorite with Into The Night [2016] and Remember This [2018]. Along the way, they earned the endorsement of USA Today, Paste, Interview, Wall Street Journal, Nylon, Consequence of Sound, Atwood Magazine, Relix, and Huffington Post who christened them “true originals.” Meanwhile, they can be heard loud and clear throughout popular culture with syncs in Edge of Tomorrow: Live. Die. Repeat., Seal Team, Shameless, Vampire Diaries, Royal Pain, Heavy, Life Partners, and a Miller High Life national campaign. On SiriusXM, Little Steven's Underground Garage selected “Starlight” as its “Coolest Song In The World” and “Trip Into The Light” as the “Coolest Song of the Year.” Everything just set the stage for their fourth full-length and 2022 Pasadena Records debut, ABRA CaDaBRA. To conjure up this magic, they tracked the music at Van Zandt's Renegade Studios with producer Geoff Sanoff [Bruce Springsteen, Little Steven, Jesse Malin]. For vocals, they reteamed with Rick Parker [Lord Huron, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Scott Weiland] in Hollywood's Sandbox Studios. They also welcomed an all-star cast of supporting players such as Hamilton lead violinist Jonny Dinklage, Ben Jaffe [tenor sax], and Steve Garcia [trumpet]. The boys introduce this chapter with the spellbinding single “Let Me Out Of You.” Sherry and Jeremy chat about the new album ‘ABRA CaDaBRA' and much more! Visit jeremyandtheharlequins.com for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Cody Brooks. Cody Brooks plays it all, whipping up a raw, rootsy racket with help from a 1929 B&J Victoria parlor guitar and a voice that's as wild and rough-hewn as the Tennessee backwoods. The music all started 20 minutes outside of Nashville, where Brooks' childhood home was filled with the sounds of the nearby Marrowbone Creek and his parents' 78 rpm record collection. He listened to it all: Tommy Dorsey, Robert Johnson, Hank Snow, Son House, Jimi Hendrix. Brooks picked up the guitar as a teenager and began traveling, too, spending time in Oregon and the southwest before Nashville's music scene lured him back home. There, before he could legally drink, he started playing gigs at the blues bars downtown, tossing in his own songs between covers by R&B singers and Delta legends. Brooks' songs spin stories of revenge, anger, dirty love, clean breaks and the infamous time that a baby copperhead snake bit him on the arm, resulting in a three-day fever dream (and inspired songwriting session) while he lay in bed and sweated out the poison. Although in the 2020's, Brooks has lived the sort of life that's more typical of someone from the previous centuries — a life of restlessness, of travel, of baths in creek water and makeshift beds in barns — embracing that old-world vibe and constantly updating his sound with the sneer of punk rock and the swagger of hip-hop. It's music for Saturday night sinners, delivered with the sort of fire-and-brimstone fury that'll attract a few Sunday morning holy rollers, too. Sherry and Cody chat about his new album ‘First World Problems', rebellion, and much more! Check out codybrooks.rocks for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Michael Brandvold. Michael is a freelance music industry consultant, the co-host of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast and Three Sides of the Coin, and a big music fan. Sherry and Michael chat about the changing music industry, Sid and Marty Krofft, KISS, and much more! Check out michaelbrandvold.com for details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Stefanie Ku and Conrad Schuman of Beautiful Machines. The genesis of electronic duo Beautiful Machines' new single "Baum Baum,” began in Berlin one winter on a three-month writing hiatus, during which time, Stefanie Ku and Conrad Schuman of the duo visited the famed Hansa Studios (Bowie, U2, Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, Depeche Mode). The idea for the song came about when Conrad learned of the heart-wrenching, ever present news that there were thousands of unexploded “bombs” still posing a potentially catastrophic tragedy in the city, left over from World War II. As time continued on with an inevitable return to nature and peace, however, the city has been transformed; for instance imagine a “tree” breaking through the ground of a concrete jungle from a bombed-out city, life is starting anew. As ‘Baum' translates to “tree” in German, the song title itself serves as a play on words, while at the same time the pounding boom boom techno bass resonating through club walls served as a sonic onomatopoeia to this track and in a sense offering a kind of code to decipher. Baum Baum" follows their previous album singles “Control” and “Survive”. An act of synthesis that blends technology with art, the digital with the humane, Singularity is not only an album, but it's also an experience - a continually updating project that spans music, visuals, and performance. On one level, it's sparkling synth pop in line with everyone from Giorgio Moroder to The Human League, Nine Inch Nails to Robyn. On another, it's a total art experience, inspired by interstellar wanderings through the cosmic realms of Kraftwerk and Isaac Asimov. "Baum Baum'' is out now via Republic of Music. Singularity will be released Summer 2022. Sherry, Conrad, and Stefanie chat about their music, upcoming projects, technology, and much more! Check out beautifulmachines.space for details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Colin Peterik. Colin Peterik is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from Chicago, IL. His songwriting style, drawing from pop, psychedelic rock, hip-hop and soul influences, is eclectic. Expertly produced and featuring powerful vocals, his music is infused with infectious hooks, strong melodies and poignant lyrics. As a young artist, Colin has already established a storied career. Most notably, he's toured the U.S. with various bands and opened for acts such as OK Go, Steve Miller Band, and Alan Parsons Project. Now, Colin is well-poised to dominate the music industry as he steps into the spotlight as a solo artist. Mixed by Craig Bauer, GRAMMY Award-winning mixer, engineer and producer, Colin's debut album, Everything and Nothing, is packed with captivating melodies, pocket symphonies, introspective suites and concise songwriting gift-wrapped in tasteful and timeless production. If The Beatles, Steely Dan and Genesis had a baby, it would be called Colin Peterik. Sherry and Colin chat about his debut album 'Everything and Nothing' and much more! Check out colinpeterik.com for details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with James Tabbi and Thomas Ferarra of The Heroic Enthusiasts. The Heroic Enthusiasts' Fits and Fashions—the first of their two EPs to be released this year on Meridian/ECR Music Group—arrived June 24th on the heels of multiple successes for the celebrated duo. “The Fits and Fashions EP is tantamount to ‘Side 1' of our new album,” says guitarist and songwriter Thomas Ferarra. “And ‘Side 2' will be coming later this year. The five songs on Fits and Fashions provide an opportunity to glimpse who we are as a band: one that pulls from 80's-based nostalgia and turns it into something modern, new, and refreshing.” The two singles already released from this new EP have quickly become the most successful singles of The Heroic Enthusiasts' career. “Fits and Fashions is primarily about the personal and social dichotomies of the world we're living in,” singer and songwriter James Tabbi explains. “We all want to try to fix what we're witnessing and experiencing, to fit it all together better, to fashion a better world regardless of the inherent challenges.” Co-produced and mixed by Post-Punk and New Wave studio legend Stephen Hague (New Order, Peter Gabriel, Erasure, Pet Shop Boys), Fits and Fashions harks back to the synth-and-guitar driven hits of the 1980's which helped shape the duo's own musical landscape. The Heroic Enthusiasts' now well-established musical partnership with Hague began with an auspicious introduction. “So much of what I'm sent these days is basically beats with hooks, but the Heroic's stuff was a breath of fresh air,” says Hague. “When I first heard their demos, I was taken by their song-craft and musicality. After a couple of introductory phone conversations with Thomas and James, I knew and said, ‘Buckle up boys, I'm joining the team.'” Hague, who has produced and recorded some of the most iconic pop music of the past half-century with Pet Shop Boys, New Order, Peter Gabriel, and Erasure, did, in fact, join the team—comprised of James Tabbi and Thomas Ferrara—to forge the collection of tracks on Fits and Fashions. Tabbi and Ferrara's shared influences of Brit-pop, New Wave, and Post-Punk brought the duo together following celebrated solo efforts as recording artists, producers, composers, and multi-instrumentalists. Educated in computational mathematics and mathematical statistics, respectively, Tabbi and Ferrara's creative collaborations deftly combine the intellectual and emotional, a dichotomy that has now caught the attention of listeners around the globe. Sherry, Thomas, and James chat about the new EP and much more! Please visit ecrmusicgroup.com/labels/meridian/heroic-enthusiasts for details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Kelly Ogden from The Dollyrots. The Dollyrots are known for delivering high-energy punk rock filled with the bubblegum hooks of pop. Since their debut release in 2004, the group has been refining their sound, musical chops, and fun-filled stage show, mixing hook-laden pop-rock gems with a vicious guitar assault and plenty of attitude to spare. Following in the footsteps of Weezer‘s cover of Toto‘s Africa and The Ataris cover of Don Henley‘s Boys Of Summer, The Dollyrots transform the soft rock classic, Alone Again (Naturally), that was originally recorded in 1972 by Gilbert O'Sullivan, into a fun, fist-pumping punk rock anthem! That track is backed with an original song entitled That's Not Even All, which highlights the band's double threat as both arrangers and writers. Sherry and Kelly chat about the new single, hosting at Sirius XM's Little Steven's Underground Garage, future plans, and much more! Check out thedollyrots.com for more details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with The Last Bandoleros. Their new album 'Tex-Flex' is a mix of Texas roots and Latin flavor.The Last Bandoleros are a trio that includes Diego Navaira on vocals/bass, Emilio Navaira on vocals/drums, and Jerry Fuentes on vocals/guitar. The band has been turning heads with their accomplished musicianship and impressive harmonies opening for Sting, The Mavericks, Los Lobos, and many others. Sherry and the band chat about the new album and much more! Visit thelastbandoleros.com for details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Jeffrey Lee Campbell. Jeffrey is a guitarist, most notably alongside artists such as Sting and Aretha Franklin and playing in orchestra pits for some of the best shows on Broadway. Right now, he's on The Great White Way with MJ - The Musical and he released his second book The Fuzzbox Diaries: the blessings and bruises of a journeyman guitarist on February 22, 2022. Sherry and Jeffrey chat about his books, his career in music, and much more! Visit jeffreyleecampbell.com for more details. 

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Mark Linett. Mark is a record producer and audio engineer who is best known for his remixing and remastering of the Beach Boys' catalog. Since 1988, he has been the engineer for Brian Wilson's recordings. He has also worked with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane's Addiction, Los Lobos, Rickie Lee Jones and Randy Newman. As part of a planned year-long celebration of The Beach Boys' 60th anniversary, Capitol Records/UMe are to release a newly remastered and massively expanded edition of the group's greatest hits collection Sounds Of Summer: The Very Best of The Beach Boys. Sherry and Mark chat about The Beach Boys, his career, and much more!

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Brad Elvis and Chloe F. Orwell from The Handcuffs. Led by drummer Brad Elvis (Screams, The Elvis Brothers, Big Hello, The Romantics) and vocalist/guitarist/saxophonist Chloe F. Orwell (Big Hello), Chicago's The Handcuffs, released their fourth studio album Burn The Rails. The 13-song album was tracked at Kingsize Sound Labs, Chicago with producer/engineer Mike Hagler (Wilco, Neko Case, Billy Bragg, Mavis Staples, My Morning Jacket, The Mekons). Burn The Rails was released by Pravda Records in June on CD, download and via streaming platforms and later on 12″ vinyl. For the new album, they found inspiration from the heady, analog days of early 1970s rock & roll, weaving together elements of glam, indie, garage, art and blues rock. Inhabiting some of the same musical turf as T-Rex, Mott The Hoople, Roxy Music, The Raconteurs, P.J. Harvey, Led Zeppelin, and Patti Smith – all filtered through a modern lens – they deliver bold, sexy songs with memorable melodies and unexpected twists. Guest keyboardist Morgan Fisher (Mott The Hoople) demonstrates his synthesizer and piano prowess on a couple of tracks on the new LP. The relationship with Fisher, a musical hero of the band, began after singer Orwell's rave review of Mott The Hoople's 2018 reunion tour went viral on social media, attracting the attention of Fisher, who got in contact. From there a creative collaboration was sparked, in-spite of an ocean separating the now real-life friends. Finishing the record during the peak of the pandemic and lockdown gave several of the songs an inadvertent anthem-for-the-times feel – with themes of love and loss, heartache and hope, and even the great ideological divide that was as omnipresent as the virus. Elvis and Orwell formed The Handcuffs from the ashes of Big Hello, their first band together, which released three indie label records and toured from coast to coast. Elvis' career also includes a few major label go-arounds, arena tours, and a backstory that will be documented in a new autobiography in the near future. The duo's eagerness to explore new sonic territory and evolve into an entity that aligned more with their ever-expanding influences and broad range of musical tastes prompted a change. The Handcuffs began as primarily a studio project, in which Elvis and Orwell wrote and recorded an abundance of material. During the process, they realized that they missed the live band experience, and so The Handcuffs as recording artists and a dynamic live band was born. Completing the line-up are bassist Emily Togni, lead guitarist Jeffrey Kmieciak, and keyboardist Alison Hinderliter, all of whom originate from different parts of the country, but have made Chicago their home. Sherry, Brad, and Chloe chat about ‘Burn The Rails' and much more! Visit thehandcuffs.com for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Kyle Vincent. He is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and entertainer. He was called the "crown prince of soft pop," by Goldmine Magazine. When he's not busy writing or recording, he spends most of his time on the road, playing shows around the world for his dedicated fan base. In 2014 Vincent was nominated for, and won, "Best Male Vocalist" at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards. Kyle Vincent began his music career at the age of eight, playing alto saxophone in Berkeley school jazz bands. At age 11 he appeared on stage with Donald Byrd, taking turns improvising with the trumpeter. He took jazz and bebop lessons for several years with saxophonist Hal Stein. Vincent studied voice with master vocal coach and opera singer Claudine Spindt for several years, and took bass lessons from guitarist Joe Satriani. After moving to Los Angeles, Vincent studied with renowned vocal coach Seth Riggs. Vincent was the lead singer in the seminal teen power pop band, Candy, which recorded one album, ‘'Whatever Happened To Fun...'' on the Mercury/Polygram label, and included future Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke. Signed to MCA as a solo artist, he recorded the album, ‘Trust', and toured as the opening act for Barry Manilow on his "Greatest Hits and Then Some" tour. For his next album, he signed with Disney's Hollywood Records which spawned the U.S. Billboard/Radio & Records Adult Top 20 single, "Wake Me Up (When The World's Worth Waking Up For)". In 2020, Vincent signed with Universal Music Group to distribute the album, ‘Whatever It Takes'. He edited, remixed, remastered, and added bonus tracks to ‘Whatever It Takes” and re-released it in 2021. Sherry and Kyle chat about his career in music and much more! Visit kylevincent.com for information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Debra Kate Schafer, Managing Editor of The Aquarian Weekly. The Aquarian Weekly is a regional alternative weekly newspaper based in New Jersey. Founded in 1969, its focus is rock music and related events in the New Jersey/New York City/Eastern Pennsylvania region. Debra started as an Editorial Intern at the age of 17. She climbed the ladder quickly and has been Managing Editor since June 2021. They chat about The Aquarian Weekly, her favorite interviews, and much more! Please visit The Aquarian Weekly for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Jack Henderson. Jack is a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He has performed and recorded extensively across North America, Europe, Australia, including multiple tours with Americana band Over The Rhine, rootsy Canadian outfit Cowboy Junkies and shared stages with the likes of Buddy Miller, Sarah Mclachlan and Ron Sexsmith. He has recorded in New York with Patti Smith's producer and bass player, Tony Shanahan and worked with Marc Ribot, (Tom Waits, Elvis Costello), Tony Garnier (Bob Dylan, Paul Simon), Jon Graboff (Ryan Adams, Sheryl Crow), David Mansfield (Bob Dylan, T-Bone Burnett, Bruce Hornsby) and Joan as Policewoman. They chat about his latest single “Red Dress”, The Lilith Fair, and much more! Please visit jackhenderson.co.uk for additional information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Blake Morgan. Blake is an artist, producer, multi-instrumentalist, label owner, and activist. He released the highly-anticipated fifth album, Violent Delights, May 20, 2022 on ECR Music Group. The release of Violent Delights follows on multiple successes for the artist including his record-breaking concert series in New York (a six-year run of sold-out concerts at New York City's Rockwood Music Hall), over 200 performances across 160,000 miles of touring with sold-out shows on both sides of the Atlantic, and 20 albums he's produced and recorded with A-list artists since his own last solo-artist album release. In the studio, Morgan has recorded and produced music's brightest luminaries, from Lenny Kravitz to Lesley Gore. Morgan sings and performs all the instruments on this new record except for drum kit, and he produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered the album at Valiant Recording NYC, the Greenwich Village recording studio he's owned and operated since 2002. Morgan is also the founder and President of independent global-music company ECR Music Group. His ideas, opinions, and editorials on music have been published regularly by The New York Times, Billboard Magazine, CNN, Newsweek, Variety, The Hill, NME, The Huffington Post, and The Guardian. He lectures frequently, including at The Georgetown University Law Center, California State University, Syracuse University, NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, American University, and at his alma mater, Berklee College of Music. His music advocacy has taken him to Capitol Hill numerous times where, as the founder of the #IRespectMusic movement, he continues to fight for music makers' rights in the digital age. They chat about his album, the correlation between astrophysics and songwriting, ECR Music Group, and much more! Please visit blakemorgan.com for details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Jim McCarty. Jim is best known for his musical career in the Yardbirds, Renaissance, and Box of Frogs. He has a poignant new book titled “She Walks In Beauty: My Quest For The Bigger Picture”. She Walks In Beauty is the tale of Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty's lifelong quest to unravel the mysteries of the world that exist beyond the world in which we live. Beginning with a childhood fascination with the paranormal that only gathered strength as he grew older, this book explores the world hidden just out of reach, the shadows that are just out of sight and the certainty that there is an enduring connection between the living and the dead. Woven in and around his career as a musician, McCarty reflects upon the books and films that signposted his course, and the myriad places to which his curiosity led him, from war-time bomb-sites to public seances, from suburban English healing centers to pilgrimages to India, China and the Himalayas. He looks back at the songs he has written that chart that journey, beginning with the Yardbirds' “Happenings Ten Years Time Ago,” through to his recent solo work. He recalls the friends and musicians who have joined him on his quest, including Yardbirds vocalist Keith Relf, and Renaissance/Stairway bassist Louis Cennamo. He tells stories… so many stories… of his years in and out of music, forever searching for answers to the questions he had - and, ultimately, finding them. She Walks in Beauty is not the typical rock'n'roll autobiography. There again, Jim McCarty is not the typical rock'n'roller. They have a short and sweet chat about his book and more! Please visit jamesmccarty.com or theyardbirds.com for details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Elliot Kendall. He has been on the periphery of the LA pop scene for several years as a music journalist, archivist, and musician. Kendall worked in A&R for Del-Fi Records (1995-1997), a film composer for Showtime Networks (1997-1998), worked as an adviser on the film The Beach Boys: An American Family. He went on to work for the Universal Music Group (2000-2013), in 2013 he founded EK Media & Marketing. They chat about his career in the music industry, what job everyone should have to make it, and much more! Please visit his LinkedIn page for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Larry Flick, an iconic music journalist and curator (Billboard/Sirius XM/Vero True Social). They chat about his career path, biases in the music industry, the one thing he can't quit in America, and much more! Please visit #NewMusicMoves to discover fresh tunes.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with James Campion, the author of Take a Sad Song: The Emotional Currency of Hey Jude. Music columnist and podcast host Campion shows why the Beatles' epic 1968 single "Hey Jude" transcends time, taking readers through the song's riveting personal story, its importance during the fractious days of a pop culture phenomenon, and its impact on the most turbulent year since WWII. He is a syndicated columnist and contributing editor for The Aquarian Weekly, where he's reported on and interviewed several and varied musical artists and reviewed concerts and albums for twenty-three years. His long-form music essays are featured in the webzine Dog Door Cultural. His work has also appeared in NY Newsday, North County News, Hackwriters, and other periodicals. He is also the co-host of the popular music podcast Underwater Sunshine with Counting Crows frontman, Adam Duritz. The two host an annual music festival in New York City by the same name. They chat about the new book, The Beatles, Alice Cooper, journalism, and much more! Please visit jamescampion.com for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Mike Skill. The Detroit native and celebrated rock guitarist has been a working musician for more than four decades. His roots lay in 60's Motown, Traditional-Garage Blues, and the New Wave Punk movement, spending his early days in New York City with one of his first bands playing clubs, such as the historic CBGB's. Best known as a founding member, guitarist, and principal songwriter for The Romantics, Skill co-wrote the band's chart-topper “What I Like About You”. He also created the heart-thumping bass groove and co-wrote the global #1 hit “Talking in Your Sleep.” The Romantics were part of the early days of MTV with energetic videos featuring their infectious new wave pop hooks. In 2011, The Romantics were inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame. Today, Skill continues to write and record in Detroit at Pearl Sound Studios with producer Chuck Alkazian and from his current home in Oregon in addition to performing around the world. He has a new solo album called 'Skill... Mike Skill'. They chat about his influences, the formation of The Romantics, his solo career and much more! Visit mikeskill.com for further details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Michael Millard, the director of 35000 Watts: The Story of College Radio. 35000 Watts is the untold story of college radio brought to life by the students behind the mic and the bands they made famous. It's the story of the youth and music culture that originated, and later flourished, on the airwaves of American colleges and universities, establishing a new generational voice and a new path to success for many alumni and artists. Highlighting an era where college radio's influence was at its peak, 35000 Watts: The Story of College Radio also examines its humble beginnings and how it evolved to create hugely impactful experiences for local and regional communities, students finding their voice, and the musicians seeking their shot at hitting it big. The film dives deep into the music that was the heart of college radio programming, exploring the symbiotic relationship between artists creating music that did not fit into commercial radio formats and the student-run radio stations that were more than happy to play it. The film features interviews with iconic big-name acts and smaller regional bands who lived their rock-and-roll dream for a short while, as well as discussions with former college radio alumni who spin on about their role in college radio and why college radio is still relevant in today's media-saturated landscape. Despite this positive impact, college radio stations seem to be forever locked in a battle to justify their existence and stay on the air in an increasingly crowded landscape. Threats can come from any direction and every station has a handful of heroes who have fought to keep their stations from shutting down. The stories they can tell about their efforts are sometimes worthy of entire films on their own. Without the efforts of those who started college radio stations and kept them alive, we might never have seen the talents of David Letterman, Billy Crystal, Howard Stern or Bob Odenkirk. We might never have heard the music of R.E.M., The B-52s, U2, Pixies or The Cure. These artists and entertainers, plus many more, all found their audience first on college radio. This film is a celebration of the independent spirit that created so many culture-defining stations and kept them on the air for generations. 35000 Watts: The Story of College Radio delves into the ongoing impact and legacy of those who were at the epicenter of this radio revolution. They chat about the documentary, the college radio experience, and much more! Please visit Kickstarter to donate or 35000watts.com for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Acey Slade. Acey Slade was born in Pennsylvania, but bred in Brooklyn, NY. Acey has a career of mythical proportions that seemingly has no end. Cutting his teeth in the Philly rock scene, he moved to NYC and joined the band Dope who released two albums on Sony records. Acey co-wrote the song ‘Now or Never' and the song ‘Die MF Die' (which is currently at over 100 million spins on Spotify alone). From there he joined Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison in the Murderdolls. After several world tours with everyone from Papa Roach to Iron Maiden, the band gained a large international following. The Murderdolls were constantly cleaning up every poll in every music magazine in the UK and performing on Top of the Pops and BBC1 radio shows. After this whirlwind of touring, Acey took time to work on his own band Trashlight Vision, and then another project called the Dark Party. In the winter of 2010 Acey joined rock and roll royalty by playing bass for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. They recorded the ‘Unvarnished' album which saw them appear on all of the major late night and daytime TV talk shows. Worldwide touring ensued, supporting the Foo Fighters and by 2015 Joan Jett and the Blackhearts were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of fame. By 2016, a few other legendary punk rockers had their eye on Acey as he joined the reunited Misfits as 2nd guitarist for their prodigious return. This coincided with a reunion tour for his alma mater Dope and he's split his time between the two bands ever since. In the midst of all the craziness that was 2020, Acey and his wife seized their opportunity and started Catfight Coffee. When they aren't visiting coffee plantations in Latin America, Indonesia or elsewhere, they catch a break at their home in Taipei, Taiwan before heading back to the East Coast hustle. They chat about his career in music, coffee, and much more! Please visit his websites aceyslade.org and catfightcoffee.com for details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Tim Smith (The Lickerish Quartet, Sheryl Crow, Umajets, Jellyfish, etc.). Ex-Jellyfish members Roger Joseph Manning Jr. (Beck, Air, Cheap Trick, Imperial Drag), Tim Smith (Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The Finn Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Umajets) and Eric Dover (Imperial Drag, Slash's Snakepit, Alice Cooper, Sextus)—released their third and final child, Threesome Volume 3, May 20, 2022 on Stranger Danger Records and Tapes, distributed by Burnside and the Orchard in the U.S. and by Lojinx in the U.K. and Europe. It's available now on digital outlets and on the band's official website. Threesome Volume 3 makes its way into the world via remote writing, recording, and mixing. The challenges we've all faced these last years forced Roger, Eric and Tim to finalize this EP through a series of emails, and phone calls. Home recording studios were redesigned and outfitted to complete the final four songs that were originally written together in 2017. Threesome Volume 3 completes the trilogy started with the release of Threesome Volume 1 in 2020, which was called a “masterpiece” by many critics and fans alike. Threesome Volume 2 was released in early 2021, and its first single, “Snollygoster Goon,” showed another side of the band and its versatility as writers, singers and musicians. “Fortunately,” the EP's first single and video, is a bouncy tune sung by Tim Smith that drips with the signature harmonies and melodic structures The Lickerish Quartet have been known for, alongside a deeper, darker lyric that speaks to the universal ideas of heaven, hell, dogma and belief. As a co-write with their executive producer, Adam W. James, Eric's slide guitar soloing, Roger's keyboards and string arrangement, and Tim's melodic bass lines combine for the listener to perhaps harken back to early FM radio hits of the ‘70s. “New Days” was released as the second single and video on April 22. As sung by Roger, it's a tale of remembering the past with the longing psychedelic hope of the future. Eric's lyric touches pastoral images of optimistic youth and shaping moments with the desire to keep moving forward, onward, and probably westward. Lush reverb guitars, grooving bass and drums with evolving vocal harmonies celebrate the hope we all share for new beginnings. “You All Alone” starts with a jarring string ensemble as Eric's lead vocal then weaves a story of obsession and pursuit. Jagged drums and bass, razor wire guitars and another excellent string arrangement by Roger leads our hero towards satisfaction, but at what cost? Who is the hunter, and who is the hunted? “In The Meantime” rounds out the EP. Sung by Tim, the song ponders where do YOU go when you are feeling the crush of a world you no longer recognize? Topical, but also timeless, “In The Meantime” proffers to float rather than sink or swim. The theme of burying down deep is married to a pulsing, shouting wall of guitar sound and fury, but with a non-violent narrative. Those most precious things that bring us happiness--to love someone, do something, or have something to hope for--are sung about with fearlessness. They continue to engage with their fans via their website and “Experiences”--a series of collaborative connections of writing together with folks, performing on songs submitted to the band, personalized songs and messages, lessons in songwriting and production, as well as numerous Zoom-hosted breakdowns of their songs in-studio followed by a Q&A with the fans about the process, choices made, and equipment used to create their music. Meanwhile, Sony Japan recently partnered with them to release all three EPs on June 29, as a collection entitled Fables From Fearless Heights, which will include two previously unheard cover songs, as well as a special “best of” vinyl LP in that region. Sherry and Tim chat about The Lickerish Quartet's new EP and much more! Please visit thelickerishquartet.com for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Damian MonteCarlo from the band MonteCarlo. “After dropping a handful of singles, MonteCarlo has officially released their debut album Super Double Fine. MonteCarlo‘s evolution from pandemic project to full blown band has shown the group's dedication to craft a hard-hitting rock record after spending the last year developing themselves. Super Double Fine includes ten songs, opening with an instrumental track titled “il Ornti'' and closing with a cover of Duran Duran‘s “All She Wants Is”. The namesake of the group is Damian MonteCarlo of MACH22 fame, best remembered by their stints opening for legendary acts Guns N' Roses and Bon Jovi. MonteCarlo officially consists of Damian MonteCarlo (drums, vocals), Albert Lepore (vocals), Dan Parsels (guitar, vocals), Ahmed Smith (guitar, vocals) and Joe Mal (bass). In MonteCarlo's words, the band has a “Velvet Revolver meets Alice In Chains kind of vibe” and hones in on Saigon Kick being a major influence of their sound. These musical comparisons are heard throughout Super Double Fine while still maintaining their own original sound. They chat about the band, the new album, the podcast Mix Tapes and Tasty Cakes, and much more! For more information visit their Facebook page.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Connor Gotto. Connor is the owner of Irresistible Publishing and the Founder and Editor of Retro Pop Magazine. Retro Pop is a joyous celebration of pop music, fêting the biggest hits, hottest sounds and signature styles of the past five decades – and the artists who stood at the center of it all! Every month, they bring you 100 pages of pop nostalgia, featuring exclusive chats with the world's premier acts, who candidly open up about their extraordinary successes and detail their latest projects. With one foot in the past, Retro Pop also looks to the future, spotlighting current chart acts and rising stars whose work is heavily influenced by classic sounds and upholds the legacies of eras gone by. We chat about the magazine, Rick Astley, why we should post items on social media after coffee and before wine, and much more! Visit retropopmagazine.com for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Joseph Lekkas (Vocals, Bass, Keys) with the band Palm Ghosts. The sound of an 80s prom in a war zone…located in the dead heart of country music, Nashville, TN. That is the sound and spirit of Palm Ghosts, as far from the honky-tonks and pedal taverns of their adopted city as one can get. More at home in rainy Manchester or blustery Berlin, the quartet weaves early cinematic dream pop and new wave with brooding post punk. Palm Ghosts has a long history, as Joe has carried the name since his Philly days when the project had an indie folk sound. But, it is the current iteration of the band that sounds more like a clap back to the sound for which Nashville is notorious. Embracing their 80's idols, like New Order, The Cure, David Bowie, John Carpenter and even Divine, these Nashville transplants released 2018's Architecture. With a steady stream of singles and EPs, the band has continued to write music that sums up the lot of their 80's youth, but their most cohesive effort is now. We chat about Palm Ghosts, the Nashville music scene, Duran Duran, and much more! Visit palmghosts.net for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Peter Argyropoulos with the band Sons of Silver. Put the five members of Los Angeles-based Sons of Silver in a room together and they feed off of a collective face-to-face creative energy. They plug in and unlock a flood of emotions energized by unbridled guitars, fluid percussion, and a distinct vocal howl. In the summer of 2020, the band unleashed the aptly titled Doomsday Noises to widespread critical acclaim. American Songwriter deemed the band a "Supergroup," along with praise from Consequence of Sound and Paste Magazine. The songs from Doomsday Noises have amassed over five million views on YouTube, with three out of the five tracks on the EP garnering spots on Billboard Active Rock Chart. Sons Of Silver—Pete Argyropoulos [vocals, guitar], Brina Kabler [keys, vocals], Kevin Haaland [lead guitar], Adam Kury [bass], and Dave Krusen [drums] continue to project the power between them louder than ever on their Universal Music Group/4L Entertainment 2022 EP, Ordinary Sex Appeal. “Our vision is always to put five people in a space, trade ideas, and let the process be very human,” says Argyropoulos. “It's not manufactured. It's not autotuned. It's not done from separate locations. We capture inspiration in the moment. It's an old-school way of doing things.” We chat about Sons Of Silver, their new EP 'Ordinary Sex Appeal', Greek food, and so much more! Visit their website sonsofsilver.com for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Leonard Cerzosie Jr. from the band LeNNe. They released 'A Sympathetic Antipathy', via Imagen Records on April 8, 2022. Their debut EP is the culmination of a few years of musical collaboration. The project was produced & co-written by Morgan Rose along with Leonard Cerzosie Jr., Corey Lowery, and Jim Taylor. In its various stages of recording, engineering talents include Jose Urquiza, James "Fluff" Harley, and Mike Ferretti. The initial inspiration was the passing of Lenny's mother after years of battling ALS. Tracks like "Miracle" were written about that struggle. Rose & Cerzosie have a history of writing & recording together and included a remastered version of a song they wrote with The Infinite Staircase in 2013 called "No Amends". Other musicians featured on the EP include Chris Caffrey of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Justin Taylor of Alborn. Lenne has plans to play in support of their new EP throughout 2022. The current band line up consists of heavy hitting, Maryland musicians Mike Slaski, Rob Landon, and Stephen Hybdzinski; alongside Evan Crider ,Taylor from PA and Cerzosie from NY. "This was originally supposed to just be a session in Atlanta with Morgan & Corey. The plan was to do a song in honor of my mom. We ended up having such cool, sometimes borderline morbid chemistry. Funny fact? The original song that started this whole thing didn't even make the EP. We went along this darker, heavier path while still maintaining all the melodies we initially created" says Leonard Cerzosie Jr. We chat about the EP, collaborations with musical luminaries and legends, and much more! Visit lenne.bigcartel.com for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Paula Moore. Paula was the first female A&R research executive in the music industry. During her time as an executive at two major label groups, she built the industry's first A&R research platform, connecting A&R executive staff, scouts, artists, and data. Today, she is still the only female senior-level A&R research executive with IP assets. Paula continues to innovate the music industry and is the founder and CEO of GREATERTHAN, a platform for creative professionals exploring opportunities for success through content, community, and curated research. She's the author of 'Glitter & Grit: Be Greater As A Creative.' A gritty, raw story of a creative person who won't give up or give in to the constant challenges, setbacks, and betrayals that come with trying to build a career out of her creativity, 'Glitter & Grit' is the terrifying yet thrilling ride of her career path, successes and failures, stories, and advice to help you reach your true potential. With over two decades of experience, Paula Moore first set out to innovate the music industry. Her story inspires creatives everywhere while showing them what it takes to be a creative success at any career stage. It's more than a book of advice and quotes – it's the untold stories, the real-life events no one wants to share, about the costs of trying to make it as both a creative person and an executive in a cutthroat industry. We chat about her new book, the music industry, immersive experiences in your home, and much more! Visit greaterthanhq.com for information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Bobby Mahoney (Vocals/Guitar) of Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son. New Jersey - the home of (arguably, and we'll argue it) the best names in rock & roll, and Bobby Mahoney has taken that as a challenge worth conquering. Sharing the stage with the likes of Bon Jovi, Against Me! Frank Turner, and The Gaslight Anthem, as well as fellow local acts like Little Hag, The Vaughns, and Modern Chemistry, Bobby Mahoney has spent 9 years cultivating their craft on stages, big and small. With tours in the East Coast and Midwest under their belt, the band is no stranger to the stage or performing. A healthy mix of indie and alternative rock with a fresh twist, Bobby Mahoney stays busy playing shows around the tri-state area, and participating in local shows and activities. The band is currently Bobby Mahoney (Guitar, Vocals), Andrew Saul (Guitar, Vocals), Jon Chang-Soon (Bass, Vocals), and James McIntosh (Drums). The foursome released a string of singles including, “Should Have Called You Up (Last Night)”, “Nothing for Nothing” and “Roaring Twenties (Live)”, and are gearing up to release their newest EP “We Go On” in April 2022, with the lead single “Moth to the Flame” out now. The road is just heating up for the dynamic, electric foursome. You can expect hard-hitting, emotion fueled music that packs its punches. You can continue to follow Bobby Mahoney on any of their social media, and with live music on the up-swing, you don't want to miss a single beat! We chat about their new EP 'We Go On', the inspiration behind "No Amens In This Van (Miami 2019)", pork roll vs. taylor ham, and much more! Check out bobbymahoneymusic.com for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Bill Kopp. He got his professional start writing for Trouser Press. After a stint as Editor-in-chief for a national music magazine, Bill launched Musoscribe in 2009, and has published new content every business day since then (and every single day since 2018). The interviews, essays, and reviews on Musoscribe reflect Bill's keen interest in American musical forms, most notably rock, jazz, and soul. His work features a special emphasis on reissues and vinyl. Bill's work also appears in many other outlets both online and in print. He also researches and authors liner notes for album reissues -- more than 30 to date -- and co-produced a reissue of jazz legend Julian "Cannonball" Adderley's final album. His first book, Reinventing Pink Floyd was published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2018, and in paperback in 2019. His second book, Disturbing the Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave was published in 2021 by HoZac Books. We chat about Disturbing the Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave, music journalism, and much more! Check out 415book.com for more details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Charles Rocha, the songwriter/producer who fronts That Summer and the founder of Ring Records. That Summer is a genre defining band, mixing elements of singer/songwriter and pop/rock musings with alternative and punk rock ethos. The band is fronted by songwriter/producer Charles Rocha. Charles Rocha presents an autobiographical collection of songs about loss, time, travel, and struggles with addiction and alcoholism. The band hopes to reach anyone who feels misunderstood, or like they just don't fit in. Rocha began touring at the age of 17 with some of his favorite bands including Bad Religion, NOFX, Lagwagon and Craig's Brother. Born in Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Charles Rocha has lived and created music all over the world. After a brief spell in Nashville, Rocha moved to Florida to work for his grandfather and finish his Bachelor's degree in English. At this time Rocha began recording his own songs from his bedroom. This evolved into That Summer. The Hearth EP Vol. 1 was finished with Roger Lima (Less Than Jake, Rehasher) at The Moathouse Recording Studio in Gainesville, Florida in 2013. 2022 finds Rocha feeling “right at home”; living in Los Angeles and working with Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks, Bad Religion) at Hetson Sound. Most recently, That Summer celebrated its first major radio airplay, when Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Eric Clapton, George Harrison) added their lush, lap-steel laden cover of “Wildflowers” to his playlist on Tom Petty Radio. Currently, Rocha is working with Ian Cross (Janet Jackson, Anthrax, Gwen Stefani, Dishwalla), Ryan Greene (Fat Wreck Chords) and Matt Pinfield to combine their patchwork of styles for what will be a highly anticipated full length album on LA indie-label, Ring Records. Rocha credits the Musicares organization for helping him get settled in Los Angeles, and for saving his life in 2019. Ring Records is an independent rock ‘n' roll record label based in Los Angeles, CA. Established in 2020, Ring Records hopes to provide artists and musicians with a place to call home for their bands, songs and records. We chat about That Summer, Ring Records, the enjoyment of live music, and much more! Visit thatsummersong.com or ringrecords.org for more details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Christy Alexander Hallberg. She is the author of the award-winning novel Searching For Jimmy Page, from Livingston Press. She teaches literature and writing online at East Carolina University, where she earned her BS and MA in English. She received her MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction) from Goddard College. In addition to teaching, Christy serves as Senior Associate Editor of North Carolina Literary Review. She is a former editor of #FridayFlash USA at Litro magazine. A native of eastern North Carolina, she now lives in the western part of the state on the outskirts of Asheville, near the Great Smoky Mountains. Find her on Goodreads, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, as well as Indiebound, Amazon, Poets & Writers, and North Carolina Writers Network. We chat about her book Searching For Jimmy Page, The Outsiders, and much more! Visit christyalexanderhallberg.com for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Felix Cavaliere. The message has always been to stand for peace, love, and happiness. For legendary singer songwriter, Felix Cavaliere, making people feel good is primary to his illustrious 50-year career that includes the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and Grammy Hall of Fame. Few artists can claim they defined a generation; Felix Cavaliere continues to remind us to keep listening for the world's beauty. The classically trained pianist, born in Pelham, New York, idolized Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, and Sam Cooke. He embraced the Hammond Organ and pioneered a fresh, rock and roll sound. Upon leaving Syracuse University to form the Escorts, and become a backup musician for Joey Dee and the Starliters and later Sandy Scott, who knew that his legendary next stop would be the beginning of an illustrious hall of fame career. Early in 1965, he formed the ‘Young Rascals' with Dino Danelli, Eddie Brigati, and Gene Cornish. That October, they caught the attention of promoter/manager Sid Bernstein with their high-energy set at Long Island's elite club, Barge. Signed to Atlantic Records, and now called The Rascals, the mega hit “Good Lovin'” struck No. 1 in February 1966. They followed suit with a string of hits like “I've Been Lonely Too Long,” “Groovin'(No. 1 in 1967), “How Can I Be Sure,” “A Girl Like You,” “A Beautiful Morning,” and “People Got to Be Free” (No. 1 in 1968). The Rascals are considered the best ‘blue-eyed soul' group to come out of the 1960s, as well as one of the groups with the most record sales. By the early 70s, The Rascals experimented with more jazz-influenced sounds, and moved to Columbia Records. The Rascals disbanded in 1972. Felix Cavaliere's solo career thrived during this decade. He released his self-titled debut album with Todd Rundgren at the producer helm. His follow-up albums were Destiny (1974), Castles in the Air (1979) (Castle in the Air produced another Top 40 hit – “Only a Heart Sees” reached No. 2), Dreams in Motion (1994) and in 2008 he collaborated with Stax guitar legend, Steve Cropper, on the Grammy-nominated Nudge it Up a Notch and again in 2010 with Midnight Flyer. He calls Nashville home base, where he is constantly collaborating and writing new material. He has an active tour schedule with Felix Cavaliere's Rascals. We chat about his autobiography "Memoir Of A Rascal", living in Nashville, his musical legacy, and much more! Visit his website felixcavalieremusic.com for more details.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Simon Wells from Simon and The Astronauts featuring Rachel Haden. Simon And The Astronauts really is a fascinating project. Simon Wells is a writer who had attended several of Boo Hewerdine's song-writing workshops. Over the course of a year together Simon and Boo have made this superb album. Enlisting such talents as Karine Polwart, Darden Smith, Findlay Napier, Ben Hewerdine and Chris Pepper they worked in a very unusual way. Simon would bring a lyrical concept to the studio and together with these musicians would spontaneously write and record each track. Simon himself is a fine performance poet and also leads three of the tracks. There is spontaneity to this album that means you hear new music at the moment of its creation. Stylistically it moves between dream-pop, indie-electronica, delicate acoustics and edgy poetry. It was a chance for these musicians to work outside their comfort zones. Simon's vision makes it all hang together in a deeply cohesive way. We chat about Simon and The Astronauts, Elvis Costello, and much more! Visit ringrecords.org or facebook.com/simonandtheastronauts for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Adamo Fiscella (Vocals, Guitar) and Gavin Kerr (Bass, Vocals) of the band Ghostatic. Ghostatic is an industrial/electronic rock band from Cleveland, OH. We chat about the band,the paranormal, and much more! Visit their Facebook page facebook.com/ghostatic for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Joe Milliken. He is author of the biography Let's Go!: Benjamin Orr and The Cars, Joe has been a music journalist, editor, and website publisher for 20 years. A life-long rock music fan with a degree in visual arts, Joe would turn to writing as his creative outlet, starting as a local reporter, then a Sports/Arts & Entertainment editor, while also freelancing for various national publications. In 2014, he launched Standing Room Only, a website dedicated to promoting music, the arts and specialty food on both a local (Boston, New England) and national level. Originally from Boston, he now resides in southern Vermont with his family. Let's Go is his first book. We chat about the book, his unforgettable interview with Ann Wilson, and much more! Check out benorrbook.com for more information.

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Raven Quinn. Raven is a singer/songwriter, recording artist, and fantasy illustrator. We chat about her career, the power of music, the band Ghost, and much more! Check out ravenquinn.com for more details.