Direct Support

Topic: Direct Support Live Marathon Extravaganza Time: Jan 28, 2022 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77285847610?pwd=M8GVpF4Zu9ies9-nuKny3a-0-jY-3Y.1 Meeting ID: 772 8584 7610 Passcode: Cg76sB

Talking about our new single from the songwriting, producing, recording and music video. Enjoy! "Good Time Honey" Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

My boy Ben is here! Wow we became buds on the road touring together in 2019 and I missed this Atlanta legend dearly. We discuss sobriety, the humbling experience of being in a big hometown band that doesn't make it, the intricacies of writing the best drum parts, and how Ben put together his new band dim. Enjoy! dim/The Dangerous Summer Featured Song: "piece it together" Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

Holy cow! New Foxing record rips and this conversation is a perfect companion piece to enjoy the record with. Conor and I talk about the difficult yet necessary task of promoting a record, Dungeons and Dragons, and the brilliance of two different Andys (Shauf and Hull). Enjoy! Foxing Featured Song: "Draw Down the Moon" Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

Title says it all y'all. thanks for the support I love ya! It Takes (Pilot) by Arms Akimbo Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

We've got a brand new single coming out this Friday. It's the first of 12 new songs that we will be releasing roughly over the next year. I know this is wild but I want to let you in. I want to tell you about the album, share concepts we've only talked about behind closed doors as a band. I want to show you ideas we've been coming up with and are STILL working on as we go on this journey. It'd mean the world if you pre-saved the song and tuned in to episode one of our concept tv show 'East LA ETC." this Friday at 9pm. Love you and thanks! Pre-save: https://create.ffm.to/ittakes Arms Akimbo

Here's to old friends! I met the Royaljag boys Jay and his twin brother Roland back when I was in high school and before either of us started our bands. This chat was a long time coming and we get into all sorts of stuff. Jay and I discuss our mutual love for basketball, what it's like to be in a band with your twin brother and we even delve into the story of us meeting 10 frickin years ago. Enjoy! Royaljag Song Featured (PREMIER): :Part Time Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

Bad Bad Hats are Minneapolis rippers! I've been a big fan for ages, so it was a delight to chat with our guest Kerry. We talked primarily about food network but also managed to sneak in some music conversation including touring with your husband, cool ways to engage fans on Patreon and impressing your landscaper with your music. Enjoy! Bad Bad Hats Song Performed: "Wide Right" Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

What a renaissance man! Tommy is a songwriter, guitarist, cartoonist, author extraordinaire! A man of many talents, and a sincere and humble demeanor. I had a blast chatting with Tommy and I'm sure you'll love this one. Catch Jukebox on tour this September. Enjoy! Tommy Siegel / Jukebox the Ghost Song Performed: "20th Century" Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

Dang this is a giggly episode. Josh and I catch up and talk about how absurd the career of a musician is. We discuss his new project, Modern Original, and most importantly we have very fun stories about John C. Reilly, Patrick Stump and Johnny Depp. Enjoy! Modern Original / The Mowgli's Song Featured: "Turn It Around" Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

Spoiler: I do not answer the question in this headline. But we do talk about it a little. More importantly, we celebrate episode 50 of the podcast by sitting down with our favorite bassist, life-mate, Colin Boppell. Thanks for everything, and enjoy! Colin Boppell/Arms Akimbo Song Performed: "August" Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

Got big love for today's guest. Vista Kicks and Arms Akimbo have had a loving little relationship for a few years now so this episode has been a long time coming. Sam recently ventured off on his own to track an EP for the first time. The quarantine kept him up North in a little community called Pulga and it gave him the freedom to make this little record. I truly love it and we discuss each song on the record, his creative process and how to focus on artistry above industry. Enjoy! Sam Plecker / Vista Kicks Song Performed: "Dim Your Light" Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

Warner is the greatest! You may very well be familiar with his track "Sensitivity", but I hope this episode shows you what a light, fun, energetic ball of creativity lives within this man! We talk loss, living on the road, making creativity fun, comedy, navigating LA and childhood. great times this episode. Enjoy! Worn-Tin Song Featured: "Beatrice" Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

Solo episode where I pose you some questions. Don't forget to subscribe! Write a 5-star review! Share the podcast with a friend! Stay safe out there! New Dizzy Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ2eeu3HsSM Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

This episode was a long time coming! I had John Gomez from TWIN XL join me. I wrote the Holloson EP with John and his brother Stephen (whose episode is also available. I learned so much doing that project I knew I had to have each of them on the show. We really dug into songwriting, production and collaboration on this episode. And it's a real short one, you'll cruise through it. Enjoy! TWIN XL Song Featured: "Slow Heart" Don't forget to subscribe! Write a 5-star review! Share the podcast with a friend! Stay safe out there! Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson

Jason Singer (aka Michigander) is a badass. He's a killer songwriter and a sweet fella and we had a great time chatting this week! We talk about insecurities as an artist, our mutual obsession with Pete Holmes, his weight loss journey and the moments that make you stop and appreciate that people truly connect with your music. You're gonna love this one. Enjoy! Michigander Song Performed: "Together" Don't forget to subscribe! Write a 5-star review! Share the podcast with a friend! Stay safe out there! Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

Happy Birthday to us! And what better way to ring it in than with one of my favorite bands, COIN! Ryan has been an amazing man for me to get to know over the past few months and it's high time you meet him. Ryan is an incredible drummer, painter, and student of life. His outlook is refreshing, whether it's his experience with music, a health crisis turned into a fascination with the strength of the human body, or a fun little anecdote about meeting The Killers. Thanks for sticking with us all year. Here's a treat to pay ya back. And don't miss COIN on tour this Winter. Enjoy! COIN Song Featured: "Sprite" Don't forget to subscribe! Write a 5-star review! Share the podcast with a friend! Stay safe out there! Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson

Big re-release! We got a sweet and talented man Briston Maroney on this week in celebration of his new album, "Sunflower"! Briston was one of our first guests and this is one of my favorite conversations. If you're a new listener, welcome and enjoy! Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Briston Maroney Songs Performed: "Fool's Gold" / "Freakin' Out on the Interstate" Don't forget to subscribe! Write a 5-star review! Share the podcast with a friend! Stay safe out there! Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

Check it! I have both Nathan and Cole from Vacation Manor joining me this week and it was a delight. We mostly talk about hydration and the struggles of having the smallest bladder on tour, but somewhere in there we cover songwriting, band responsibilities and patience as a musician. Enjoy! Vacation Manor Song Featured: "You" Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

Go Lions! In Hoc! My dear boy Lucas Starbuck and I get into it this week. Everything comes up from how our romantic relationships interweave, to a very intense music job interview process to the story of a viral video game job gone wrong. Enjoy! Starbuck Song Featured: "Wasted on Love" Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

My absolute dawg joins us this week! Taylor and I have known each other for ages, playing tons of shows and generally circling each other's orbit for half a decade now. I've loved King Shelter's music forever and I'm stoked to have the opportunity to present these fellas to another platform. We break it all down from songs to projects to the music industry and how much we miss a good ol' live show. Enjoy! King Shelter Song Performed: Bag of Bones Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

Guys this was a really fun one. Lauren is an amazing songwriter. She can work in any genre and has a great sense of creativity. Not only does she front multiple successful projects, she's acted in a Tony nominated revival of "Spring Awakening". But she's also good people and we had an awesome and inspiring talk. Enjoy! WILD / girlhouse Song Performed: the fatalist Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

Brad and I are big time buds from tour! It's always fun to revisit old memories, especially with someone who experienced them from a slightly different lens than you. Brad sings in the band Locket and he has so many fun little approaches to music, film, journalism and everything artistic. This one was a blast. Enjoy! Locket / Like Pacific Song Featured: Hunnie Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

Me being overly vulnerable for 18 minutes...we'll be back to the regular program next week.  Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

That's right. It's a full band name in the episode title. No parentheses or anything because we got the whole band with us. Ohio-based band, Fellow Hollow features Drew, Luke and new member Michael and they released a new album called Violet Paper Wings. It's sweet, melodic, understated and real nice so we talk about that and some other stuff. Also Michael reminded me how good the show 'Barry' is...I might rewatch that. Enjoy! Fellow Hollow Song Performed: "Dog fence weeds" Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! Arms Akimbo: Pre-save EP My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

Howdy! And welcome back for another episode. We've got Seattle native, Mark Diamond joining us to hash out why labels don't think golf is sexy, why it's important to write like there's no tomorrow, and that if there's a girl who doesn't worship you then you gotta MARRY that girl (remember that "Rude" song by MAGIC?...k anyway...Enjoy! Mark Diamond Song Performed: "Heartbreak Money" Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

We're back babyyyyy! Season 2 kicks off with none other than Kelcey Ayer from one of the greatest indie bands of my lifetime, Local Natives. Kelcey is a sweet man with a killer voice. He's a kind plant-loving boy who just wants to make goofs and tunes. Kelcey is the host of a brand new comedy podcast that you should check out right now (link right below). Enjoy! Local Natives / Jaws of Love. / The Kelcey Ayer TV Show on Radio Song Featured: "You & I" Song Performed: "Direct Support" Thanks to our partners at Bandzoogle.com! Use promo code "directsupport" to get 15% off any subscription today! My Music: Arms Akimbo / Holloson Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

What a year it's been! We wanted to do a proper send-off here at Direct Support, so I solicited the help of former guest and Hate Drugs frontman, Dave Caploe to help me host the Holiday Spectacular. We use the opportunity to showcase Christmas songs from all of our guests who've released anything even mildly wintery and we goof off a whole bunch. I also end the show with an unreleased Holiday cover of my own. For real though - I can't thank y'all enough. Hosting this show has been a super special experience for me and I can't thank you enough for your support. Happy Holidays and all that jazz. Enjoy! Featured Artists: Field Medic, Mini Trees, Jordie Saenz, Hate Drugs, The Jacks, Derek Ted, Hippo Campus, The Mowgli's, The Spill Canvas, From Indian Lakes, Beauty Queen, Typhoon and Peter Schrupp. Direct Support Christmas Playlist Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps Check out my band: Arms Akimbo

So here's a lovely human who was nice enough to join me on election day (whoops) to chat about his music. Charlie Hickey is an incredible, super young songwriter who's been collaborating with Phoebe Bridgers and her drummer Marshall Vore for a few years now. He just released his first single, "No Good At Lying" and it's a ripper! We spend a while predicting Spotify trends and having Charlie explain to me why tiktok is excellent. Enjoy! Charlie Hickey Song Performed: "No Good at Lying" Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps Check out my band: Arms Akimbo

weeoo weeoo! Bromance alert! My guest this week is the sweet soul, Evan "E.T." Mathews a.k.a. Tomahawk Baby. I love this guy so much. We met working together a while back and instantly fell in love, bonding over music, comedy, art and hating our job. We talk about interning for Syd, making music with his two younger twin brothers, being a transplant from the South to LA, working with his long-time collaborator, MALIA and more. Thanks for the support with last week's episode. I'm feeling the love. Enjoy the show! Tomahawk Baby / MALIA Songs Featured: "Got No Answers" by Tomahawk Baby / "Superstar" by MALIA Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps Check out my band: Arms Akimbo

Celebrating episode 30 with a member of one of my favorite bands of all time. Hippo Campus legend, Nathan Stocker is also a songwriter for his project Brotherkenzie, as well as a member of the group, Baby Boys. We talk about all the different ways music can pour out into different projects. We talk about how we both did our first tour with The Mowgli's and discussed the fluidity of genre with very little success. Enjoy! Hippo Campus / Brotherkenzie / Baby Boys Songs Featured: "OVERGIVER" / "No Poms - Demo" Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps Check out my band: Arms Akimbo

Chris Rasmussen of Laureline joins this week! Laureline is a killer indie pop outfit with a dreamy LP called "Wash". We start by diving into songwriting but inevitably end up talking comedy the whole episode and I spill coffee everywhere. Enjoy! Laureline Song Performed: "Everything Ends Up Ending" Direct Support Playlist Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps Check out my band: Arms Akimbo

Loooooove chatting with heroes. Dave is Canadian indie rock royalty. And though he denies being part of the "money club", there's no denying his influence on practically any indie band over the past 10 years. We talked through each of his records, discussed what makes one a "nerd", how to discern between what songs belong to what projects and the ever fluctuating relationships of a band. And though we spoke for a while, I really felt we only scratched the surface. Enjoy! Featured songs; “Go Broke” / “Ready to Win” Tokyo Police Club / Dave Monks / max Direct Support Playlist Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps Check out my band: Arms Akimbo

Dude....what an episode. I really felt a kindness and a kinship with our guest this week. Kyle Morton is the frontman of orchestral-indie rock band, Typhoon. Kyle is a pensive and fun guy. We dip between grandiose pontification, comedy fandom and eventually songwriting and touring. Enjoy! Typhoon / Kyle Morton Song Featured: "Welcome to the Endgame" Song Performed: "CPR" Direct Support Playlist Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps Check out my band: Arms Akimbo

Hey there! You should listen to Breakup Shoes :) Their singer Nick is my guest this week and they rip. We talk tour, religious upheaval, and being addicted to TV and Spotify numbers. Enjoy! Breakup Shoes Song Performed: "Monswoon" Direct Support Playlist Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps Check out my band: Arms Akimbo

Our guest this week is Joey Vannucchi. He fronts From Indian Lakes, he's got new solo projects sprouting up everywhere and he's been a big inspiration of mine for years so this is a fun one. Joe's a calming presence, and he shares a lot of insight into how to carry yourself as a DIY musician, what it takes to make sure you recreate yourself with every release and also the benefits of getting back to his roots in Yosemite after living in New York. Enjoy! From Indian Lakes / Joe Vann / Dides Songs Featured: "Shuffle Around" / "Your Love" Direct Support Playlist Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps Check out my band: Arms Akimbo

Hi there! My band Arms Akimbo released a brand new single. It's called "Dizzy" and I'm real proud of it. This episode is a lil' behind the scenes on the songwriting and crafting of how a song is made in my particular band, from the steps it took me to write it, to the orchestration my band used to build it and the production collaboration with our friend and producer, Brian Rosemeyer. Enjoy! Song Featured: "Dizzy" Direct Support Playlist Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps Check out my band: Arms Akimbo

Our guest today is Kiley Lotz AKA Petal. We had a pretty amazing talk. Intense at times since this was back a few months and our eyes were newly opened to some injustices that have been going on for...ever. We talk a lot about the state of the world, the state of the music industry and how the quarantine affects our personal relationships with artistry. We also reminisce on hitting the road together. Enjoy! Songs Featured: "Better Than You" / "I'm Sorry" Direct Support Playlist Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps Check out my band: Arms Akimbo

Dude....what? This guys like, my bud now and that makes me happy. My guest today has been a personal influence and legend of mine for about 12 years. His name is Parker Gispert and he fronts The Whigs. He's toured with other amazing acts like Kings of Leon, The Black Keys, Drive-By Truckers and a ton more. He's played a bunch of Late Night sets including ones with Dave Letterman. The bulk of our talk however is in reference to a time when he and his band took a chance on me at a show in San Diego and gave me a shot at playing onstage with them. Big moment for a 16 year old...Other than that we discuss rediscovering your identity as a solo artist, the difference between club and arena tours and the perks of quarantining in the woods. Enjoy! 1Song Performed: The Whigs - "Hot Bed" Song Featured: Parker Gispert - "Through the Canvas" Direct Support Playlist Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps Check out my band: Arms Akimbo

Lexi Vega from Mini Trees joins us this week for our 20th episode! We talk Animal Crossing, IG Live exhaustion and the importance of being a Warped kid. Enjoy! Songs Featured: Slip Away / Steady Me Yellow House Session (Featuring this version of Steady Me -------------- Direct Support Playlist Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps Check out my band: Arms Akimbo

Jordie Saenz is a real sweet pea. He Zooms in this week from Nashville to talk about love, quantom physics, producing for himself versus others, touring with Copeland and his love for Trader Joe's. Enjoy! Jordie Saenz / Love You Later / Lakewalks Songs Performed: Make Gold / Water Underneath Direct Support Playlist Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps Check out my band: Arms Akimbo

Cincinnati's greatest band Harbour joins us for our first ever chat with multiple band members! We got both Ryan's from Harbour today to share their experience with singing and drumming in the same band, while also gushing about how much we all miss each other. I've made a lot of memories with these fellas and I had to share their love and energy with you all! We debate whether my band or their band has a harder hitting drummer, the perils of bumping into a buddy from high school while working at Target, and how good of a band you can create when you put a soul singer with a hardcore drummer. Enjoy! Songs Performed: Who I've Become / Love Lost Don't forget to subscribe! Write a 5-star review! Share the podcast with a friend! Stay safe out there! Direct Support Playlist Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps Check out my band: Arms Akimbo

Hey! Here's a little bonus, solo episode. No guest, just me jabbering and playing a few tracks (some released, some not). Enjoy! Arms Akimbo Songs Performed: Make My Bed / Cruel Lovers / Better Now / Paycheck Direct Support Playlist Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps

My buddy Max is on today! First we accidentally didn't record a chunk of the episode. Then we reminisced on how much I learned from him trying to be a musician growing up in Carlsbad. Then he tells me he was a dungeon master. Then we talk about all 1 million of his projects. Listen to Inspired's new album NOW! Enjoy! List of Max's projects (that I can remember): Inspired & the Sleep / Bend Zones / URCHN / Tan Sister Radio Songs Performed: First Time / Right Place Right Time Don't forget to subscribe! Write a 5-star review! Share the podcast with a friend! Stay safe out there! Direct Support Playlist Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps And check out my band's new acoustic performances: "Pitchfork" / "Nirvana" / "Cruel Lovers" / "Paycheck" by Arms Akimbo

Blushh joins me for episode 15! My friend Shab explains to me how she used sheer will and friendship to launch a music career. I've worked with Shab since she put shows together with her company Beating Lights. Since then she started her cathartic band Blushh. In this chat we talk basketball with bands, photography vs music, traveling often and the plight of moving home. Enjoy! Songs Performed: "July" / "Too Dark" Don't forget to subscribe! Write a 5-star review! Share the podcast with a friend! Stay safe out there! Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps And check out my band's new acoustic performances: "Pitchfork" / "Nirvana" / "Cruel Lovers" / "Paycheck" by Arms Akimbo

Jake Tittle joined us riiiiiiight before the quarantine started to talk about being the worship version of Conor Oberst. He also blesses us with his mellow positivity as we discuss writing process, touring, and we continue the trend of not understanding why Wilco is amazing until recently. Songs Performed: "Gas Works" / "To Be Seen" Don't forget to subscribe! Write a 5-star review! Share the podcast with a friend! Stay safe out there! Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps And check out my band's new acoustic performances: "Pitchfork" / "Nirvana" / "Cruel Lovers" / "Paycheck" by Arms Akimbo

Stephen Gomez (TWIN XL, The Summer Set) joins us today to talk about everything from forming his high school band, to producing music for artists including myself, to starting his awesome current project TWIN XL. We have an awesome time reminiscing on recording together, harping on the identity associated with being in a band, discussing The 1975's new record, and the importance of simplicity when producing. Enjoy! Song Featured: "Problematic" Don't forget to subscribe! Write a 5-star review! Share the podcast with a friend! Stay safe out there! Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps And check out my band's new acoustic performances: "Pitchfork" / "Nirvana" / "Cruel Lovers" / "Paycheck" by Arms Akimbo

Holy cow. It's our most mentioned guest yet, Derek Ted. We talk about everything, from comparing ourselves to Crayons, Skittles and Pokemon, using shrooms to get through quarantine and how we come from the same planet. This episode is filled with tour memories and love. Enjoy! Derek Ted New Single: "Otherwise" Songs Performed: "Better Than U Think" / "With the Roses" Tour Tape 2017 Don't forget to subscribe! Write a 5-star review! Share the podcast with a friend! Stay safe out there! Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps And check out my band's new acoustic performances: "Nirvana" / "Cruel Lovers" / "Paycheck" by Arms Akimbo

Our guest today is A.O. Gerber! Unreal songwriter and person! Olivia and I had such a fun, open chat about everything from the concept of fantasy, to the difficulty of finding yourself in LA, to the expectation of perfectionism in women and the ability to weave between a solo project and backing just about every band in Los Angeles. In this episode we go track by track and talk about her new record Another Place to Need which is now available everywhere through Hand in Hive/Copper Mouth Records. Enjoy! A.O. Gerber Song Performed: "Tell Me" Don't forget to subscribe! Write a 5-star review! Share the podcast with a friend! Stay safe out there! Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps And check out my band's new acoustic performances: "Nirvana" by Arms Akimbo

Episode 10! We made it to double digits! What better way to celebrate than to have a true friend, tour mate and talent on. Our guest today is Dave Caploe from Hate Drugs. We have a short episode so we WILL be back soon with a part two. But we got into some fun, digging around tour memories, discussing band dynamics, talking about writing to service the song (not the self), and celebrating the band milestone that comes with being together for 5 years. Enjoy! Hate Drugs Song Featured: Night II (Divine Providence) Song Performed: "Hellow" Don't forget to subscribe! Write a 5-star review! Share the podcast with a friend! Stay safe out there! Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps And check out my band's new acoustic performances: "Cruel Lovers" / "Paycheck" by Arms Akimbo

Such an honor to have Tennesseean, Briston Maroney with us this week! Briston is an unbelievable songwriter with a super powerful voice, both literally and with his writing. But that doesn't mean we don't get goofy in this episode. We discuss everything from our love for sports films (even though we aren't athletes) to his comedic side project, Briston Maroney But Different. We go on to share a dirty little secret about Wilco, what it's like to collaborate freely and openly, and the fear of entering a VR-based universe. When we finally get serious we talk about the silver lining in this quarantine, his experience having toured for 8 months of last year, and going viral on TikTok. Lastly, we talk about his brief stint on American Idol when he was a teen, signing to Atlantic Records and the pitfalls of wearing your own merch. Enjoy! Briston Maroney Songs Performed: "Fool's Gold" / "Freakin' Out on the Interstate" Don't forget to subscribe! Write a 5-star review! Share the podcast with a friend! Stay safe out there! Email: dswithps@gmail.com Instagram: @directsupportpod Twitter: @dswithps And check out my band's new single! "Ellenda" by Arms Akimbo