MISSION:MUSIC

In our 19th episode, we get the pleasure to talk with Sabrina aka PONYSKULL. Topics include worst and best Christmas music, origins of PONYSKULL and her other group TREASVRE, whether she likes electronic or rock better, and of course we continue the conversation around when the bars open up again. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Not-so-good.

In Mission:Music's 18th episode, the BB podcast guys are met by two ladies, Clementine & Jessica. The five talk about the origins of their artist names, cacao, and play a bunch of music/talk about it. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nawgood.

In Mission:Music's 17th episode, Stefan, Jason, and Cory sit down with The Sam Chase. The crew gets into some of Sam's music, how many other Sam Chases there are, learnings from 8 months of pandemic live streaming, rocking out to a party bus in SF, and the inside scoop of playing at Outside Lands--and meeting Lars Ulrich backstage. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogood.

In Mission:Music's 16th episode, the trio talks with the duo Gibson & Bronzini. Topics include how they became a duo, favorite venues, the first show they want to play post-pandemic, and of course, we get to hear a few of their finest selected songs. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogood.

In Mission:Music's 15th episode, Stefan and Jason talk to Containher about her upcoming show with Jason's band Great Highway. The three get into the inevitable closure of music venues and if time sharing a venue could work now more than ever. We also get to hear a few singles from Containher and if Stefan will ever get back to SF?! Oh, and what the hell is witch house? Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and (usually but not this time) Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogood.

In Mission:Music's 14th episode, the guys talk to McKay who, among many other projects, has helped produce for Great Highway. The four get into what it's like for McKay to produce and help musicians record remotely, how the iPad is revolutionizing sound design, and finding visual artists for music videos. In between, we get to hear some of McKay's production talents with other musicians as well as his solo work. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogooooooooooooooooooooooood.

In Mission:Music's thirteenth episode, we talk to Jack Charles and his goth lounge style of music. Jack is from Austin, Texas, and goes over what the week of SXSW was like without the legendary festival & conference. The group also gets into how the quarantine has helped (and hurt) the creative process, illegal outdoor shows going on during covid, and when live shows will come back to a city near you - hopefully in the next few months, but most bets are early next year. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogoooooooooooooooooooooood.

Mission:Music is back and broadcasting from home! In our twelfth episode, we talk to Alvie & The Breakfast Pigs about the pandemic and what it's like to be a musician during this mess. Highlights include what it's like taking a dump in green rooms while on tour and predictions for when live venues will come back. Plus they share some amazing music releasing soon! Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogooooooooooooooooooooood.

Kalib and Tim from Audio Terrorist talk with Mission:Music about writing a song to a friend going through cancer treatment, telling an inspiring story, and play a few tunes in between. The group also recap the latest Balanced Breakfast Summit and how to run a quality panel. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogoooooooooooooooooooood.

Andrew Levin talks with Mission:Music about changing genres, producing music for video games, vulnerability, and unhealthy use of synthesizers. The group also gets into the Balanced Breakfast Summit, SXSW, and many more musings. Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogooooooooooooooooood.

Half Measure & Savegabe talk with Mission:Music about being a musician in Napa and how it compares to San Francisco. Other topics include the problems with Bottle Rock Festival, New Year's resolutions, and Hot Cheetos! Mission:Music is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogooooooood.

In the eighth episode of MISSION:MUSIC, Aliza Hava & Mark Pearson talk about how a law meant to combat the gig economy could possibly affect independent musicians. Aliza also gives us a few beautiful acoustic songs and we get into a lot of randomnesses, as always:  how Mark got fired from a radio station, Stefan getting stuck at the kids' table during Thanksgiving, and a few other topics. MISSION:MUSIC is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogooood.

In the seventh episode of MISSION:MUSIC, Adam Brookes & Leanne of New Spell join the crew to talk about each of their histories as musicians and play a few songs for the show. Topics include how to tell the difference between organic sounds and electronically made ones, growing out of the sounds you started out on, as well as a few other musings. MISSION:MUSIC is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogood.

In the sixth episode of MISSION:MUSIC, MAAYAN joins in on the show to talk about her history: being born in SF, growing up in Tel Aviv, having a long stint in NY, and finally coming back to The Bay. We also get a few beautiful songs in between. MISSION:MUSIC is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogood.

In the fifth episode of MISSION:MUSIC, we sit down with Panic is Perfect to talk about their comeback show to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at Bottom of the Hill on November 2. We get into what they've been up to, our thoughts on acapella groups, and get a few exclusive songs from the band's upcoming release. MISSION:MUSIC is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogood.

In the fourth episode of MISSION:MUSIC, Stefan, Jason, and Cory are in talks with guest, Jamie Freedman of Pandora. The group talks about Jamie's past all the way to her current role at Pandora as well as other topics at the interaction of music and technology. MISSION:MUSIC is hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogood.

In the third episode of MISSION:MUSIC, Balanced BreakFEST veteran, Fellow Vessel, is the guest. Talks range from figuring out the difference between major and minor to Fellow Vessel's bromance with another band! Hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogood (who sadly missed out because he was on a flight from Mexico.)

In the second episode of MISSION:MUSIC, Jason switches places and becomes a guest on our show with his band, Great Highway. Guest hosting in his place is Kristina Islas. Hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogood.

In episode one of BB's new podcast MISSION:MUSIC on Mutiny Radio we interviewed San Francisco singer-songwriter Sam Johnson. His band is headlining on Thursday, September 19th at the second annual Balanced BreakFEST at Amnesia in the Mission. Hosted by Stefan Aronsen of Balanced Breakfast, Jason Hunter of Great Highway, and Cory Zechmann of Silence Nogood.