Fly On The Call - Candid Conversations on Music

CLIFFDIVER are back and you're gonna be in trouble! I'm so stoked to bring you today my second episode with one of my favorite bands, this time featuring the new voice, and addition to the band, Briana Wright. She, along with co-vocalist Joey Duffy, are giving us the rundown on their debut album, Exercise Your Demons. We of course hit on bringing a second vocalist to the band and how everything just clicked together with it. With deeply personal lyrics being part of CLIFFDIVER's signature style there was definitely some opening up to each other that needed to be done, but once they realized the combined story they were telling they were off the the races. We discuss losing yourself fully to the band and your bandmates, applying your own value to others' lyrics, and the light within some of the darkest moments on the album. CLIFFDIVER: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp | Website | Merch Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Jhariah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking to Posture & The Grizzly for the first new episode of Fly On The Call in a hot minute! The band has always flown a bit under the radar, while gathering an extremely dedicated fan base, but they are clear: they're in it for the long haul. We're discussing taking your time to allow music to happen organically, the setbacks, triumphs, and, of course, the process of their self titled LP 3. The band is wrapping up a tour with two Virginia shows, as DC show, and Philly in the next few days so if you're in the area and looking to hit up a sweet punk show, they've got you covered! Posture & The Grizzly: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp | Vinyl Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Jhariah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pictoria Vark's The Parts I Dread is one hell of a debut. Intentional, spacious, and intimate, this bass-centered music doesn't quite have a singular point of comparison - but that just makes it even better. Our conversation hits on this unique space her music fills, using additional instrumentation to further storytelling, balancing her solo work while being a hired bassist for touring bands, and a whole lot more. Pictora Vark: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Merch | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Jhariah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Proper. have done it again - they dropped the best album of their career with The Great American Novel. Bringing in issues of identity, race, sex, and life in the 21st century this record is an in your face assessment of Erik Garlington's inner thoughts. And he's returning for the first time since the very first episode of Fly On The Call to break down the album, writing with Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years, being difficult to work with, being in a band that does exactly what they want, and a whole lot more. Check it out now, along with the other new episode that dropped today with UK punk band Brutalligators. Proper.: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Website | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Jhariah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first of two new episodes today we're hopping over to the UK to talk to Brutalligators. They're a punk band with an edge and a healthy dose of emo, in the vein of PUP, Spanish Love Songs, or Latterman. Their debut LP, This house is too big, this house is too small, is not your average break-up record - it's a cohesive journey through grief, mental health, inclusion, and identity. So give it a spin, enjoy the episode, and check out the other new episode where the very first guest of Fly On The Call, Proper., returns! Brutalligators: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Jhariah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Absolution, out tomorrow, is an absolute heater and a level-up for Riverby in just about every way. From changes in sonic palette, to a more collaborative process, and working with Jim Wert in the studio Absolution is all about making the music the band wants and making it sound the best it can. We're talking all that as well as accidentally creating a concept album, the plans for the Riverby cinematic universe, and more. Riverby: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Jhariah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is all about James Barrett's A Series Of... Mostly Nothing. Believe me when I say this album is HUGE. Like room-filling, all-surrounding, epic rock music. We're talking about the creation of this sound, the environment the album was recorded in, throwing yourself fully into your music, and a whole lot more. For the next two weeks there will be new episodes of Fly On The Call on both Wednesday and Thursday so I'll catch you back here tomorrow. James Barrett: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Jhariah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's conversation is with Jaypitts - the first hip hop artist to come on the show. As a jack of all content trades, he's worked for years to not just create music he is passionate about, but also find an audience who connects with him on a deep level. Whether it's been music, TikTok, YouTube, or any other path, he has sought a way to use it to his benefit. Now he is in a position where he has reached a level of success that allows him to step back a bit and focus more on his role as an artist. We're talking all about his journey, his new single, "Butterflies", and all the exciting plans for 2022. Jaypitts: Spotify | TikTok | YouTube | Instagram Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Jhariah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raccoon Tour's The Dentonweaver is boisterous, theatrical, and a long time coming. With extensive lore, multiple re-records, and plenty more multimedia storybuilding the in the works, you can tell this is a special project. Today on Fly On The Call we're peeling back the layers on how this album became so time consuming and meticulously crafted, the growth made throughout its creation, and working with label I Surrender Records to shape what it became. Raccoon Tour: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp | Merch Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Jhariah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perennial returns - both musically and to the podcast! After a grueling wait their sophomore album, In The MIdnight Hour, has finally seen the light of day (or should I say the dark of night?). The episodes delves into how the album has changed since fall of 2019, building their own world, and making a record that isn't limited by any one genre. Perennial: Bandcamp | Twitter | Instagram | Spotify Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Jhariah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

saint judas is a newly collaborative solo project that falls somewhere on the folky, vibey side of emo. Their new EP, a terrible year, builds on the previous releases while showing a side of the band that could not have come to be without the DIY community. That, along with music as a form for therapy, is a main focus of this conversation, which I think you'll agree is a special one. Saint Judas: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Jhariah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sincere Engineer are a punk band at their core. They have all the energy, grit, and emotions that draw people to this type of music. With their sophomore album, Bless My Psyche, they expand on their established sound to create something that feels like a brand new experience. Today we're talking about sharing heart on your sleeve emotions, crafting a loud punk record, touring, and more. Sincere Engineer: Website | Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Jhariah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fly On The Call is coming back at you with a conversation with Jail Socks! Coming Down was one of my most anticipated records of 2020 and while it wasn't 100% what I expected, it is still a great record. Today I'm talking to Jail Socks about their new sonic direction, the themes and major moments throughout the album, collaboration in the studio, and more. Jail Socks: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Jhariah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome one and all back to Fly On The Call! It has been so long and I have missed you so much, but 2022 is going to be an amazing year both for music and for the podcast. We're kicking things off with my first ever label interview! Today I'm talking to Josh Higgins of Refresh Records. This conversation is a few months old, but does a great job of highlighting the fantastic year of releases the label had is 2021, building a community around their music, and so much more. Refresh is 100% a label to watch so be sure to stay tuned for all they have to come. Refresh Records: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Jhariah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Fly On The Call! This is your place to learn more about your favorite bands or discover brand new ones. Each week features a Candid Conversation on Music, focusing on deep dives that take a natural path through genuine passion and curiosity. I'm your host, Scott Fugger, and my goal is to make you just as big of a fan of these musicians as I am. I talk to bonafide rock stars like The Wonder Years and Silverstein, artists destined to be the next big thing like Meet Me At the Altar and Bartees Strange, and bands who are doing it all themselves making some of the best music you may have never heard. Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Jhariah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We finally made it, it's time to celebrate! And how better to mark the one hundred episode and two year milestone than with a conversation with one of my favorite current artists? And a new theme song he composed to boot! That's right, today I'm talking once again to Jhariah, who in the last year has come incredibly far. The recently released, A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO FAKING YOUR DEATH, puts an exclamation point at the end of his current era collecting his newest singles as well as reimaginings of some old favorites. We're diving into how this release strategy successfully grew his fanbase, collaboration and world building, taking vocal lessons, and how the new Fly On The Call theme song came together. Jhariah: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Jhariah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are here, the final double digit episode of Fly On The Call! Before we hit episode 100 and the two year anniversary, I wanted to take a quick second to talk about the origins of the show, and my goals for it, reflect on the past two years, and talk a little about the future. I hope you don't mind me taking a brief moment to get corny on the main. Thank you for listening, for supporting this podcast as well as the bands I speak to, and for coming along for the ride - it means so much to me. Tomorrow will be episode 100, featuring an interview with and brand new theme song from the one and only Jhariah! Fly On The Call: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Website Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Tiger Made of Lightning released one of my songs of 2020 with their debut single "exhausted". It encompassed what so many of us were feeling, with a strong, passionate sound, and without pulling any punches. At the same time there was an undercurrent of positivity that served as a reminder that not everything was shit. That positivity is brought even further in the follow-up single and the soon to be released debut EP, "It's Chaos, Be Kind." Today we're discussing the project's origin, the message, the transition from solo project to full band, and what's to come. A Tiger Made of Lightning: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arms Like Roses came together in an almost spur of the moment way and even the band themselves are almost surprised at how far they've come. Their debut EP, Get Some Sleep, melds classic emo and post-hardcore sounds with a plethora of other genres, eventually leading to a more concise vision for LP1, which is currently being finished up. The band just released an acoustic follow-up EP, Past Midnight, and have hit the ground running now that they are able to play shows again. We're talking about their initial formation, the effect the pandemic had on their writing process, and much more. Arms Like Roses: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Telethon are back! I say this both referring to the fact that they were one of the first guests on Fly On The Call, way back in episode two, and that they just released their ripper of a new record, Swim Out Past The Breakers. For those unfamiliar with the band, they are a hard rockin', poppin', genre swappin' good ole time! The new album has plenty of features, flourishes that couldn't have been added with a standardized studio experience, and much more to keep your ears busy.  Telethon: Website | Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp House of the Future, Pt. 3 Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we come to an end of the first week of this two week celebration of Fly On The Call, I'm stoked to bring you my conversation with The Spins. They are a sunshiney alternative indie band with hints of emo, pop punk, and plenty of other genres that will catch your ear. Their debut LP, Not If, But When, dropped earlier this summer and are the perfect vibe for the season. Today we're talking influences, production, creating an album experience rather than releasing simply a collection of songs, and more. The Spins: Spotify | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year, The Big Easy captured the sound of a DIY basement show when they were not possible. The Long Year and its post-script single, "All Saints Day", can't be pigeonholed into a single genre, but instead by a mindset. They hyper-personal lyricism combined with a melting pot of sounds leads to a unique and cohesive experience. On the first of two episodes of Fly On The Call today we discuss the album as a project that has now become its own tangible thing, capturing the lofi sound and energy without sacrificing quality, how the band is continuing to make sure things stay fresh, and more. The Big Easy: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Minnesota Freedom Fund Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Near Dark is a melodic punk project that came together remotely as a pandemic project with Matt Wilson as their vocalist. They released their debut EP, Silver Linings, earlier this year and have another one on the way soon. Today's discussion hits on the formation of the band before moving over to discuss the 15th anniversary of Munity! by Set Your Goals. We talk about the album, the touring, the nature of the music industry, and the abundant fun positivity behind the music that served as a proof of concept for what is now called easycore. Near Dark: Spotify | Instagram | Twitter | Bandcamp Set Your Goals: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | 15th Anniversary Vinyl Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Palette Knife's debut LP, Ponderosa Snake House and the Chamber Of Bullshit, is a polished blend of emo, math rock, and post hardcore. Their confessional lyricism and references to media that they're earnestly passionate about make it hard not to connect with the music. On today's episode we discuss the creation of the album, crafting it as a singular experience, a last minute connection with Take This To Heart Records, and what went into the eye catching artwork. Palette Knife: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fly On The Call is back, baby! For the next two weeks I will be dropping episodes Monday-Friday, leading up to episode 100, a brand new theme song, and the two year anniversary of the show! Today's guest is Alyse Vellturo of PRONOUN. Her newest EP, OMG I MADE IT, brings her lush, bedroom sounds to new heights while bringing back the same painfully relatable style of lyrics. We're talking all about the new release, the emotions, making happy music with sad messages, and a whole lot more. Dig it! Pronoun: Website | Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America Part Two is aggressive and, at times, abrasive. Their lyrics seek to shed an honest light on their experiences as young adults in America. Today we're talking all about Price Of A Nation, the extended live recording process, the roots of their sound, and creating a public forum within the band's community for sharing ideas. Dig it! America Part Two: Spotify | Website | Twitter | Instagram Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Round two of this week's Fly On The Call triple header is here! Today I am talking to Hit Like A Girl all about Heart Racer, an album that's as huge as it is personal. We discuss songwriting as storytelling, unique ways of connecting with fans, the process of collaboration, No More Dysphoria, and more. Plus a new episode of What's The Buzz? with Joel Funk. Dig it! Hit LIke A Girl: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp No More Dysphoria: Website | Twitter | Instagram What's The Buzz?: Playlist | Archive - Joel Funk: Website | Twitter Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first of three episodes this week, I am talking to Baby Boys. Their debut full length, Threesome, is a challenging, but worthwhile listen. The band, made up of Jake Luppen and Nathan Stocker of Hippo Campus and rounded out with Caleb Hinz, has one simple rule: say "yes" to everything. This leads to plenty of improvisation, risk taking, and an overall unhinged feel to the music. It was a ton of fun to unpack the lightning speed combined writing/recording process and get to the core of what makes this band so unique. Baby Boys: Website | Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember Sports recently released their latest, Like a Stone. It's one of those albums you can put on and relax in the sun with, but at the same time it has a huge amount of depth. Tune in to hear Carmen talk about songwriting, recording, and how it feels to be playing a (virtual) live show this Saturday. Plus, I'm adding in the audio from my interview with Downaul for on of The Alternative's livestream a couple weeks back. Gordon and Robbie breakdown each of the three singles from PROOF, which is out tomorrow! Remember Sports: Website | Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Record Release livestream Downhaul: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Pre-order PROOF | The Alternative variety stream Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Fly On The Call is Speak, Memory, a mathy instrumental rock band from Oklahoma. We're talking all about their EP, Adirondack, which will be out this Friday and their first release since 2014. Our conversation hits on the writing process, the emotions behind the music as well as those they hope to convey, the eye for detail when it comes to live performances and physical releases, and more. Speak, Memory: Website | Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another special episode of Fly On The Call comin' at ya! Today I'm talking with Harmony Woods all about their newest album, Graceful Rage. We discuss the record as a cohesive piece, creating the huge dynamics, recording with Bartees Strange, and even the process of deciding to release something as personal as these songs are. We've also got another episode of What's The Buzz? with Joel Funk, breaking down what's been on constant rotation and talking a bit about the return of live shows. Harmony Woods: Spotify | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp What's The Buzz?: Playlist | Archive - Joel Funk: Interview with Chloe Moriondo | Website | Twitter Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Record Setter released a real barn burner of an album at the end of last year with I Owe You Nothing. Sonically, it hits all the emo/screamo notes you'd want and more, while it is lyrically full of dark honesty. It's an "album" album and one that was made to be played live. Tune in to hear a break down of the record's structure, the recording and re-recording process, catharsis through honesty, and more. Record Setter: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's a goodie! I'm talking to Downhaul, one of my favorite bands, who have their sophomore LP, PROOF, coming out May 21st. It's a totally new direction for the band with different goals & environments in mind, expanding the scope of their dynamics, playing with silence, & ushering in some dark, almost primal, sounds. Tune in to get the lowdown on Downhaul 2.0, recording with Chris Teti of The World is..., being a vinyl band, & so much more. Downhaul: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Pre-order PROOF | The Alternative variety stream Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is coming at you all the way from Australia! I'm talking to Skegss, who recently had their first #1 debut on the Australian charts with their album, Rehearsal. Their rocking, sunshiny vibes are infections and they have an energy that is undeniable. We're talking about how they rehearsed for Rehearsal, how it feels to be back playing shows, and even clear up a slight misconception about where the album's title came from. Skegss: Website | Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Fly On The Call I'm talking to Leafing, a mathy emo band from Brooklyn. At the start of 2021, they released their debut full-length, which came together during the early stages of the pandemic. While the band had played a couple of shows before things ground to a halt, the album was created together in isolation with the members forced to adapt and learn how to share ideas and create a cohesive work of art without being physically in the same space. This dual creative constriction/freedom clearly paid off because not only did they make a great record, they also wrote a large portion of another. Tune in to hear all about it! Leafing: Spotify | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Really From released their self-titled album last month and it is a doozy. Blending together elements of emo, indie, math rock, and jazz, the band puts just as much focus on the silences. Their only goal is to develop their talents and allow them to guide the way, rather than chasing a specific sound. And the product of that is a record that truly stands as a piece of art. We dive deep on the album, investing in yourself, creating a sound that is huge, and a whole lot more. Plus, the second installment of What's The Buzz? where music writer Joel Funk and I break down the songs we've had on repeat lately. Enjoy! Really From: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp What's The Buzz?: Playlist | Archive - Joel Funk: Website | Twitter Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest on Fly On The Call is Ndot Reed of How I Became Invisible. Her newest EP, Low Midnight Sun, is based in rock music, but has elements of ska, folk, electronic, and more. This discussion hits on the story told throughout all of her releases, how she uses musical ideas old and new, the effect her music had on her experience coming out as trans, finding supportive communities, and so much more. This was truly a pleasure so please enjoy. How I Became Invisible: Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Giveaway: Enter on Twitter | Enter on Instagram | Support Intransitive Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Partner's sophomore album, Never Give Up, stands out as one of the most fun (and funny) releases of one of the least fun years. Both joy and humor are core tenets of the band, their songwriting process, and the energy they put out into the world. Tune in to hear about that ethos, turning your vision into a reality, and, yes, some Minions talk. Enjoy and don't forget to check out the links below to enter our 500 Twitter follower giveaway in support of Intransitive! Partner: Spotify | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Giveaway: Enter on Twitter | Enter on Instagram | Support Intransitive Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode of Fly On The Call is jam-packed with all sorts of goodness! I'm talking to special guest Jesse Cannon about all that he does - producing, mixing & mastering, podcasting, writing essential books for musicians, teaching bands to go from 0 to 10,000 fans via his YouTube, & so much more. This is not a conversation you're going to want to miss. But to kick it all off, a new segment of Fly On The Call: "What's The Buzz?"! Every other week, music writer Joel Funk & I will be discussing a handful of songs we have be loving lately as a way to spread the word & bring even more new music to your ears. Check out the Spotify playlist linked below to follow along. Finally, today launches a giveaway in support of Intransitive, a Trans led organization supporting Trans people and building brave spaces to celebrate Trans resilience in Arkansas. Since the pandemic they have redistributed over $21,000 to Trans people in emergency situations, facing eviction, homelessness, food insecurity and/or domestic violence. Listen for more details & follow the links below to enter. Jesse Cannon: Website | Twitter | Musformation YouTube channel What's The Buzz?: Playlist | Joel Funk's Website | Twitter Giveaway: Enter on Twitter | Enter on Instagram | Support Intransitive Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOLEDO are a band not boxed in by genre, taking parts from a number of pop and rock influences to create lush sounds that transport the listener to somewhere else. Their most recent release, Jockeys of Love, is a snapshot of a specific time and an experiment in following musical instincts, created in the isolation of a parent's attic at the start of quarantine. It is an EP with cohesion usually reserved to an album and I'm excited to this conversation to tell you all about it. TOLEDO: Website | Bandcamp | Spotify | Twitter | Instagram Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

stillhungry's second self-titled LP is probably my favorite release of 2021 so far, layering harmonies & beautiful instrumentals to create a unique indie soundscape. Our conversation hits on the surprise release, learning to let everyone's musical talents, & preparations that went into the striking photo for the album cover. We also discuss creating little moments, some interesting gear tricks, intense vocal recording that happened at the start of the pandemic, & a whole lot more. Enjoy! stillhungry: Bandcamp | Spotify | Twitter | Instagram Donate to Harvest Project Food Rescue Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Future Teens are fresh off the release of their EP, Deliberately Alive, which is the follow-up to an album that has been on extremely heavy rotation for me over the last year, Breakup Season. The band's signature "bummer pop" sound continues to evolve while delivering some of the most emotionally open lyrics in the scene. Our conversation hits on remote writing during the pandemic, becoming part of a community you genuinely care about and are proud of, the Future Teens approach to cover songs, and a whole lot more. Dig it! Future Teens: Bandcamp | Spotify | Twitter | Instagram Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Fly On The Call I am talking with indie pop band Run River North. The band recently released the new album, Creatures In Your Head, their first full-length as a three-piece rather than a six-piece, which also sees them returning to their DIY roots. On this episode we discuss the process of self-releasing, co-writing sessions, the concept that ties the album together, pushing yourself past the boundaries of your comfort zone, and much more. Dig it! Run River North: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon | Spotify Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane Palermo. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Fly On The Call I am speaking to Casey Cavaliere, producer at True Level Studio and guitarist of The Wonder Years! Over the last year a main focus of his work at True Level Studio has been adapted for the virtual world through one-on-one artist development sessions covering songwriting, the business side of music, and more. We talk about how this back to the basics approach has helped both the artist he works with and Casey himself, his guiding principles for songwriting and production, and wrap things up with some Wonder Years related discussion. This is the first episode of the new Fly On The Call schedule where I will be alternating between weeks with two episodes, released on Tuesday and Thursday, and weeks with one episode on Wednesday. So be sure to check back on Thursday for another candid conversation on music and stay tuned for even more episodes with amazingly talented people! Casey Cavaliere: Website | Instagram | True Level Studio: Website | Instagram The Wonder Years: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane Palermo. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have another great episode of Fly On The Call coming at you, this time with Tigers Jaw! In their 15+ year career the band has released music through almost every big indie label of note, all while continually evolving their sound. Their newest release, I Won't Care How You Remember Me, is out this Friday via Hopeless records and sees them returning to a full band lineup. Listen to hear all about how their back to the basement approach on this album, the long journey to its release, what it means to the band, and much more. Tigers Jaw: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Virtual in-stores | Free record release show | Bandcamp Welcome to Geekdom: Listen & subscribe | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane Palermo. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month's fellow podcast guest is Amanda Starling of Angry Girl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion. If you can't tell from the name, the show focuses on intersectional feminism, highlighting women, LGBTQIA+, and people of color within our music scene. The interviews are conversational, heartfelt, and often feature artists talking about not just their music, but the things they're passionate about through their lives. Nearly five years in, there is plenty of stellar content to dive in with so if you're not already a fan of Angry Grrrl Music, I hope you're ready to binge! Angry Girl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Apple Podcasts | Spotify Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane Palermo. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Fly On The Call I chat with Biitchseat, the fuzzed out, power pop rock band from Cleveland, all about their upcoming EP, I'll become kind.. The band recently signed to Refresh Records and released the first single off of the EP. We talk about sitting on these songs for the better part of a year and the mad dash to get the EP ready for public consumption, their journey towards self-love, influences, and a whole lot more. Biitchseat - Bandcamp | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane Palermo. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you already know babygotbacktalk or not, you are in for a treat today! The quick pitch is early 2000s pop punk meets lyricism that is right of this moment, but the more you dig in the better they get. We talk about writing parts that allow each member to shine, fitting the violin into rock music, DIY ethics, and a whole lot more. babygotbacktalk - Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Bandcamp Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane Palermo. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest on Fly On The Call is K of Spring Silver. They may be on your radar from last year's single, "Plead Insanity", which features guest vocals from Bartees Strange and Sad13. Just as exciting is their new song, "Set up a Camera". Both of these see K taking a more concise musical direction, while staying true to themself and working with a diverse array of sounds. Tune in to hear us talk about all this and more. Enjoy! Spring Silver - Bandcamp | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane Palermo. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sonder Bombs make powerful music. They run the emotional gamut from anger to sadness and beyond, while backing it up with ukulele punk music that no other band has even tried to make. Their sophomore album, Clothbound, comes out tomorrow so get excited by hearing about the writing and record process, the band's mindset, unique stye, and more. The Sonder Bombs - Bandcamp | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Preorder Clothbound via Take This To Heart Records & Big Scary Monsters Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane Palermo. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bashful is a energetic pop punk band and their debut LP, Driving, is clearly music that is clearly made by people who know what they are doing. The harmonies, lyricism, and polished sheen while holding true to clear punk roots all come together to make a super fun listen. Tune in to hear about the album, the writing and recording process, all of their musical backgrounds and a whole lot more! Bashful - Bandcamp | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Fly On The Call is brought to you by Sound Talent Media and promoted in conjunction with The Alternative. Artwork by Mikaela Jane Palermo. Theme song by Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices