The Powered By Rock Podcast

Hey there, it's Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring Old Cross into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make them sweat with some on-the-spot questions. And right after this, we are going to have them play a special exclusive performance that I think our listeners are really going to enjoy. Welcome, everyone. Are you ready to be put in the spotlight? 1 - What's the one thing you guys haven't done yet as a band that you really want to do (i.e. sign a major record deal, play a specific venue, travel abroad, etc…)? 2 - What are some of your favorite bands you guys have had the opportunity to play with? 3 - Being from Portland, what do you prefer to get you through all the rainy days, a lot of coffee or beer? 4 - What's the next big project for the band? 5 - Tell me about the song you are going to perform for us, what's the story behind it and how was the process of recording it both for the studio and for this performance? I want to thank Old Cross for stepping In the Spotlight and answering these hot seat questions. Make sure to go to the show notes below this episode for links to the music and watch our full podcast interview as well! Stay tuned as we are going to throw it back over to the band for a world premiere, exclusive performance of the song “Rotting.” Rock on! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

I am going to be speaking with the Portland, Oregon based punk rock band, Old Cross. After putting out a self-titled E.P in 2018, they released an LP in 2020 called Daggers just in time for the pandemic to stop them from touring to support and build their audience. Since the lockdown eased up, the band has been able to do some touring, and even put out a rad new music video for their single “Rotting.” We'll be speaking to the gang from Old Cross right after this. Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper Old Cross Website: http://oldcrossband.com/ Old Cross Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Oldcross Old Cross on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hVySlymI1pfoeLRcKfiMa?si=gK33sg6wSQCDqJvc6Lm_pw&nd=1

I am going to be speaking with author, filmmaker, tattoo artist, and all around good dude, James Spooner. James is the man responsible for the 2003 documentary on punk rock and its racially divided history called Afropunk, and has many other projects previously released, but he has a new book coming out on May 19th, 2022 called The High Desert which is an autobiographical graphic novel about growing up in Apple Valley, California and becoming a punk rocker. The book is a firestorm of the radical new music scene, growing up with separated parents, and dealing with racism and acceptance in White America in the 80's. I'll be speaking with James Spooner about this incredible story right after this. Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper Order The High Desert: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-high-desert-james-spooner?variant=39935744475170 James Spooner's Website: https://www.spoonersnofun.com/ James Spooner's Links: https://linktr.ee/spoonersnofun James Spooner's Events: https://www.spoonersnofun.com/events

I am going to be speaking with S.W. Lauden who has put together an excellent book called Forbidden Beat: perspectives on punk drumming. He is a punk drummer and author with a mission to shed light on the legendary drumming styles and players of punk music over the years. The book itself is a collection of essays, interviews and lists from contributors such as Joey Cape, Marko DeSantis, Tre Cool, Ira Elliot and so many more influential punk musicians. I can't wait to dig into this book with S.W. right after this. Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper S.W. Lauden's Website: http://swlauden.com/ S.W. Lauden's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/swlauden

Hey there, it's Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring Vaden Lewis from Toadies into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make him sweat with some on-the-spot questions. Welcome, Vaden. Are you ready to be put in the spotlight? 1 - What two bands would you tour with active or past, living or dead? 2 - Do you have a favorite horror book / horror movie of all time? 3 - As a native Texan, what is your favorite kind of Texas food (Tex-Mex, BBQ, etc...) and where do you go to eat it? 4 - Can you possibly estimate how many Lonestar beers you drank in your lifetime? 5 - If you had to get into heaven, and God said, "Play me the song that I want to hear..." what song in your catalog would you play to get into heaven? I want to thank Vaden Lewis from Toadies for stepping In the Spotlight and answering these hot seat questions. Make sure to go to the show notes below this episode for links to the music and watch our full podcast interview as well! Rock on! Toadies Website: https://thetoadies.com/ Toadies Tour Dates: https://thetoadies.com/tour-dates/ Toadies Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/toadies Clark Voegeler's "Dark Secrets - The Stories of Rubberneck": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG2se9IHXJ8 The Loop Rehearsal Space: https://www.thelooptx.com/

I am going to be speaking with Vaden Lewis, the frontman for the legendary Texas rock band Toadies, today about well, as much as I can because Toadies are one of my top 5 favorite bands of all time, and I have a lot of questions which 95% we won't have time for, but let's see how deep we can get on the 5% that we have time for. Toadies are going on tour this year to celebrate Rubberneck's 25th Anniversary (which happened during the pandemic). We'll be speaking to the rock legend himself, Vaden Lewis, right after this! Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper Toadies Website: https://thetoadies.com/ Toadies Tour Dates: https://thetoadies.com/tour-dates/ Toadies Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/toadies Clark Voegeler's "Dark Secrets - The Stories of Rubberneck": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG2se9IHXJ8 The Loop Rehearsal Space: https://www.thelooptx.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

Hey there, it's Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring The Dreaded Laramie into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make them sweat with some on-the-spot questions. Welcome, everyone. Are you ready to be put in the spotlight? 1 - If you guys could go on tour with two other bands, which two bands would you tour with? 2 - We talked about your Weezer fandom in the main podcast, but I am just curious what do each of you consider to be the best Weezer album? 3 - What is your favorite Nashville or Louisville based band that you think should get more attention outside of your band? 4 - Sometimes being in a band can be frustrating, but what do you guys do to try to maintain a happy band as much as possible? 5 - If you could be like Bill and Ted from the movies and write a song that created peace and harmony on Earth, what would the title of that song be? I want to thank The Dreaded Laramie for stepping In the Spotlight and answering these hot seat questions. Make sure to go to the show notes below this episode for links to the music and watch our full podcast interview as well! Rock on! The Dreaded Laramie on Bandcamp: https://thedreadedlaramie.bandcamp.com/ The Dreaded Laramie LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedreadedlaramieband Pre-order Everything A Girl Could Ask: https://selltheheartrecords.bigcartel.com/product/the-dreaded-laramie-everything-a-girl-could-ask-7-picture-disc --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

I am going to be speaking with the Nashville-based indie rock band, The Dreaded Laramie. After putting out an E.P titled The Dreaded LaramiE.P. in 2019, they are set to release their next EP called Everything A Girl Could Ask on May 13th which is a Friday. But damn those superstitions, because I am sure that nothing but magic will come to the band upon release day. We'll be speaking to The Dreaded Laramie right after this. Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper The Dreaded Laramie on Bandcamp: https://thedreadedlaramie.bandcamp.com/ The Dreaded Laramie LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedreadedlaramieband Pre-order Everything A Girl Could Ask: https://selltheheartrecords.bigcartel.com/product/the-dreaded-laramie-everything-a-girl-could-ask-7-picture-disc --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

Hey there, it's Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring Jack McEwan from Psychedelic Porn Crumpets into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make him sweat with some on-the-spot questions. Welcome, Jack. Are you ready to be put in the spotlight? 1 - Your music is pretty trippy in a lot of ways. Does that mean some or all of you dabble in the hallucinogens and if so what kind of trip is your preference? 2 - What were some of the main artists that got you into playing music in the first place? 3 - I have to ask these next couple of questions of every Aussie: What's your favorite kind of meat pie? Do you watch AFL? And who do you support? You drinking 4X Gold or mixed drinks when on the lash? 4 - I have read some stories about you mentioning some crazy things on tour that you can't believe have happened. So, what's the craziest thing you have seen while on tour? 5 - If you could improve one thing about planet Earth, what would that be? I want to thank Jack from Psychedelic Porn Crumpets for stepping In the Spotlight and answering these hot seat questions. Make sure to go to the show notes below this episode for links to the music and watch our full podcast interview as well! Rock on! Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Site: https://www.psychedelicporncrumpets.com/ Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Linktree: https://linktr.ee/psychedelicporncrumpets Pre-Order, Pre-Save and Listen to the New Album Night Gnomes now: https://psychedelic-porn-crumpets.lnk.to/Night_Gnomes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

I am going to be speaking with Jack McEwan from the Perth-based indie rock band, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets. This band is one of my favorite active bands right now, and I only found out about them upon the releasing of their last album Shyga! The Sunlight Mound in February of 2021. It was one of only 2 albums from 2021 that I gave a 5.0 rating because it absolutely kicked ass. As if that wasn't enough new music, they are set to release their brand new album Night Gnomes on Friday, April 22nd! We'll dig into even more about all things Psychedelic Porn Crumpets right after this. Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Site: https://www.psychedelicporncrumpets.com/ Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Linktree: https://linktr.ee/psychedelicporncrumpets Pre-Order, Pre-Save and Listen to the New Album Night Gnomes now: https://psychedelic-porn-crumpets.lnk.to/Night_Gnomes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

Hey there, it's Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring Lesley and Ben from Midwich Cuckoos into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make them sweat with some on-the-spot questions. Welcome, Lesley and Ben. Are you ready to be put in the spotlight? 1 - If you could play any venue in the world (even if it is not necessarily a music venue), where would you like Midwich Cuckoos to play, and what other two bands are on the lineup? 2 - What was the first song you learned to play on guitar, and what was the hardest song you've ever played? 3 - Do you enjoy a fancy Sunday tea, and if so, what's your favorite little sandwich to eat? 4 - Who do you consider the 3 best guitarists & bassists to ever play? 5 - If you had the ability to time travel, what era would you go to, and what would you do? I want to thank Lesley and Ben from Midwich Cuckoos for stepping In the Spotlight and answering these hot seat questions. Make sure to go to the show notes below this episode for links to the music and watch our full podcast interview as well! Rock on! Midwich Cuckoos Website: https://www.midwichcuckoos.com/ Midwich Cuckoos on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwichcuckoosmusic/ Midwich Cuckoos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themidwichcuckoos/ Midwich Cuckoos LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MidwichCuckoos --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

I am going to be speaking with Lesley and Ben from the British hardcore punk band Midwich Cuckoos. This is a band that doesn't really fit a specific label, but its roots are punk rock. Though it has evolved into something so much more. They just released their new album Death or Glory which is quite a rad album. We'll be speaking with Midwich Cuckoos about the album and more right after this. Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Midwich Cuckoos Website: https://www.midwichcuckoos.com/ Midwich Cuckoos on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwichcuckoosmusic/ Midwich Cuckoos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themidwichcuckoos/ Midwich Cuckoos LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MidwichCuckoos --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

Hey there, it's Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring Lee from Monkey Mind into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make them sweat with some on-the-spot questions. Welcome, Lee. Are you ready to be put in the spotlight? 1 - If you were to have one other career aside from playing music, what would you choose to do? 2 - What was the first song you learned to play on guitar? 3 - What classic English dish is your favorite between a Shepherd's Pie or a Beef Wellington or do you have a different favorite dish of English origin? And how much do you love mushy peas? 4 - What's your favorite punk album of all time? 5 - You guys are from Newcastle which is home to the Newcastle beer. But what is your favorite beer to drink and why? I want to thank Lee Wright from Monkey Mind for stepping In the Spotlight and answering these hot seat questions. Make sure to go to the show notes below this episode for links to the music and watch our full podcast interview as well! Rock on! Monkey Mind on Bandcamp: https://monkeymind2.bandcamp.com/ Monkey Mind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monkeymindmusic Monkey Mind on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leemonkeymind Monkey Mind on People of Punk Rock Records: http://peopleofpunkrockrecords.com/band-artist.php?id=monkey-mind Monkey Mind YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdLnoUnCY99aXl9UZ1Na5FQ Monkey Mind on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/31wlPGRGD8zSkFIJbqGdxP --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

Today, I am going to be speaking with Lee Wright from the British punk band Monkey Mind. Along with bassist Michael Olga and drummer Martin Payton, these guys form a punk trio that will have you blasting back to the early days of pop punk breaking out. We'll dig into the music and more of the mind of Monkey Mind in this conversation! Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Monkey Mind on Bandcamp: https://monkeymind2.bandcamp.com/ Monkey Mind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monkeymindmusic Monkey Mind on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leemonkeymind Monkey Mind on People of Punk Rock Records: http://peopleofpunkrockrecords.com/band-artist.php?id=monkey-mind Monkey Mind YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdLnoUnCY99aXl9UZ1Na5FQ Monkey Mind on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/31wlPGRGD8zSkFIJbqGdxP --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this episode of In The Spotlight, I bring Matt Brown from the Las Vegas punk band Jerk! in for some hot seat questions that will get his mind working overtime. From what's the best show Jerk! has ever played to what his favorite album of all time is to what crazy food he would try off a menu. It's always great to highlight up-and-coming bands, and this is an interview that was a lot of fun. Jerk! on Bandcamp: https://jerkpunkrock.bandcamp.com/music Jerk! on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerkpunkrock Jerk! on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerk_punkrock/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

I am going to be speaking with Matt Brown from the Las Vegas punk band, Jerk! today which is awesome, because these guys are a fun band from Vegas that brings energy and excitement to their shows. I had the privilege of seeing these guys open for Teenage Bottlerocket and The Last Gang with support from Tightwire back in 2021 (and again in early 2022), and I was quite impressed. I wanted to bring them on to talk about their music and our mutual love of Screeching Weasel and much more. Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Jerk! on Bandcamp: https://jerkpunkrock.bandcamp.com/music Jerk! on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerkpunkrock Jerk! on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerk_punkrock/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this episode of The Powered By Rock Podcast, I get to talk to Gaby Davila-Ortiz from ASTR0MAG which is a Las Vegas-based independent music site that covers indie rock bands mostly in the local Vegas music scene, but also in Southern California and surrounding areas. Gaby has been doing photography and journalism for ASTR0MAG for the last few years, and she gives us her unique take on what it's been like to pursue the passion of writing, taking photos of and finding new artists and music to inspire her to keep going. We pull back the curtain on what it is like to build sites based on promoting bands and rock music and you will get to hear straight from a source in the field about what it's like to try to grow an online presence around rock music. Intro: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters ASTR0MAG Website: https://astr0mag.com/ ASTR0MAG on Instagram: http://instagram.com/astr0mag ASTR0MAG on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astr0mag/ ASTR0MAG on Twitter: http://twitter.com/astr0mag --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

I bring Emily Dolan Davies into the spotlight to get her take on who some of her dream collaborations would be with, what she would tell someone who is just getting started on their musical journies, and she talks about an out of body experience she had just recently while performing on stage. Emily is a fantastic drummer, and she really has a wealth of knowledge around music and music history. Don't miss this episode! Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Link to all of Emily's endeavors: emilydolandavies.com/links --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

I am going to be speaking with drummer extraordinaire Emily Dolan-Davies who has worked with quite a few famous acts like The Darkness, The Hours, Bryan Ferry and Cher Lloyd and runs her own business to help musicians make money with their musical abilities, and she also creates drum tracks remotely for musical acts and sampling at EmilyDrums.com. She is also currently the drummer in the house band on The Voice Kids in the UK. I am going to be digging into all this and more with Emily. Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Link to all of Emily's endeavors: emilydolandavies.com/links --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

I bring Isaiah Radke from the midwest, all-sibling rock trio Radkey into the spotlight to get some insight into what are some of the things that have made him the nerdy rock legend in the making that he is. You know, questions like what's the spiciest pepper he has ever eaten and what video game would he live in for real life, and he meticulously breaks down which of the 3 Radke brothers would come out on top in a brawl between them. Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Radkey Website: http://radkey.net/ Radkey LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Radkey Radkey on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/radkey Greem Room Album (2020): https://open.spotify.com/album/0oKhCRWbD8Ax1GODWK6v8J What Drives Us documentary: https://codacollection.co/films/what-drives-us Radkey on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/radkeyband --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

I am going to be speaking with Isaiah Radke from the Missouri-based rock act Radkey that he and his two brothers Dee and Solomon have formed and taken the rock world by storm with great music over the past 10 years or so, but they are really picking up steam now behind a slew of cool new things including touring with the Foo Fighters and being featured in the Dave Grohl documentary What Drives Us. I have been tugging at the sleeve of the Radkey guys for months to come on the show, and I am so stoked to finally be able to bring Isaiah on to talk about all things Radkey and much more today. Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Radkey Website: http://radkey.net/ Radkey LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Radkey Radkey on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/radkey Greem Room Album (2020): https://open.spotify.com/album/0oKhCRWbD8Ax1GODWK6v8J What Drives Us documentary: https://codacollection.co/films/what-drives-us Radkey on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/radkeyband --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

I bring Marko DeSantis from Sugarcult into the Spotlight to break his brain about what would be the best band of all time (with him in it), and we talk about other things like who is the biggest Prima Donna he has ever worked with and whether or not he would be willing to front a band or do a solo record and sing. Marko is a veritable walking encyclopedia of rock knowledge and seemingly knows everyone and everything about the last 40 years or so of rock music. Sugarcult 20th Anniversary Start Static Links: https://found.ee/sugarcult-startstatic20-r Marko on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markodesantis/ Popsicko Vinyl Release: https://bigstirrecords.com/popsicko?fbclid=IwAR0bScW88KROSUrbxGLWtu381wPn6SNiKt1-ska7X7bathYwaYadNJzRR_g Popsicko on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lXpcyKDn9VWMfvh7yhpGA Bad Astronaut on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/11CcMcrB2vnBQrUdPSee6B Acrophobe Vinyl: https://fatwreck.com/collections/new-releases/products/acrophobe Houston, We Have a Drinking Problem Vinyl: https://fatwreck.com/collections/new-releases/products/houston-we-have-a-drinking-problem 12 Small Steps, One Giant Disappointment Vinyl: https://fatwreck.com/collections/new-releases/products/twelve-small-steps-one-giant-disappointment Newest Single "Wide Awake": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVvigD7IqQ8 Santa Barbara Independent Article by Marko DeSantis "Marko DeSantis Takes on Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett": https://www.independent.com/2021/11/18/marko-desantis-takes-on-foo-fighters-chris-shiflett/ Episode analytics --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

I am going to be speaking with a veritable legend of rock music over the last 30 or so years, Marko DeSantis. Marko has played in such bands as Sugarcult, Popsicko, a short stint in The Ataris, and was a member of one of my personal favorite bands of all time, Bad Astronaut. Now Marko teaches the business side of music and DJ's as well as helps promote bands. His life is intertwined with the California rock scene of the 90's in so many ways, and we are going to hear some incredible stories. I am pretty stoked to talk to Marko, because having people like him on the show is exactly why I started this podcast in the first place. Marko has been ingrained in the punk scene in California for the last 30 or so years, and I figured it would be great to have a first hand account of some of the coolest stories straight from one of the sources. Marko has been a member of some very well known bands, but he is also really good friends with bands that are household names as well. This is Part 2 of our 2-part conversation. Sugarcult 20th Anniversary Start Static Links: https://found.ee/sugarcult-startstatic20-r Marko on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markodesantis/ Popsicko Vinyl Release: https://bigstirrecords.com/popsicko?fbclid=IwAR0bScW88KROSUrbxGLWtu381wPn6SNiKt1-ska7X7bathYwaYadNJzRR_g Popsicko on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lXpcyKDn9VWMfvh7yhpGA Bad Astronaut on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/11CcMcrB2vnBQrUdPSee6B Acrophobe Vinyl: https://fatwreck.com/collections/new-releases/products/acrophobe Houston, We Have a Drinking Problem Vinyl: https://fatwreck.com/collections/new-releases/products/houston-we-have-a-drinking-problem 12 Small Steps, One Giant Disappointment Vinyl: https://fatwreck.com/collections/new-releases/products/twelve-small-steps-one-giant-disappointment Newest Single "Wide Awake": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVvigD7IqQ8 Santa Barbara Independent Article by Marko DeSantis "Marko DeSantis Takes on Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett": https://www.independent.com/2021/11/18/marko-desantis-takes-on-foo-fighters-chris-shiflett/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

I am going to be speaking with a veritable legend of rock music over the last 30 or so years, Marko DeSantis. Marko has played in such bands as Sugarcult, Popsicko, a short stint in The Ataris, and was a member of one of my personal favorite bands of all time, Bad Astronaut. Now Marko teaches the business side of music and DJ's as well as helps promote bands. His life is intertwined with the California rock scene of the 90's in so many ways, and we are going to hear some incredible stories. I am pretty stoked to talk to Marko, because having people like him on the show is exactly why I started this podcast in the first place. Marko has been ingrained in the punk scene in California for the last 30 or so years, and I figured it would be great to have a first hand account of some of the coolest stories straight from one of the sources. Marko has been a member of some very well known bands, but he is also really good friends with bands that are household names as well. This is Part 1 of our 2-part conversation. Sugarcult 20th Anniversary Start Static Links: https://found.ee/sugarcult-startstatic20-r Marko on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markodesantis/ Popsicko Vinyl Release: https://bigstirrecords.com/popsicko?fbclid=IwAR0bScW88KROSUrbxGLWtu381wPn6SNiKt1-ska7X7bathYwaYadNJzRR_g Popsicko on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lXpcyKDn9VWMfvh7yhpGA Bad Astronaut on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/11CcMcrB2vnBQrUdPSee6B Acrophobe Vinyl: https://fatwreck.com/collections/new-releases/products/acrophobe Houston, We Have a Drinking Problem Vinyl: https://fatwreck.com/collections/new-releases/products/houston-we-have-a-drinking-problem 12 Small Steps, One Giant Disappointment Vinyl: https://fatwreck.com/collections/new-releases/products/twelve-small-steps-one-giant-disappointment Newest Single "Wide Awake": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVvigD7IqQ8 Santa Barbara Independent Article by Marko DeSantis "Marko DeSantis Takes on Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett": https://www.independent.com/2021/11/18/marko-desantis-takes-on-foo-fighters-chris-shiflett/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this episode, I get to talk with Rob "Rover" Rushing from Punk Rock Saves Lives about all the cool things they do to literally help save people from dying and do so through the punk rock music community which is an incredibly tight-knit community. Rob talks about how he got into the charity side of things, and what caused the formation of Punk Rock Saves Lives. We also talk about some of the events that are coming up including a Golf Tournament in Las Vegas on April 22nd to help raise money for the cause as well as get people signed up for the bone marrow donor list. Check out this great episode with a great humanitarian, and go to the links below to either get help or join in the fight against cancer, mental health disorders and drug addiction. Intro: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Punk Rock Saves Lives website: https://www.punkrocksaveslives.org/ Golf Tournament in Las Vegas Information: https://poweredbyrock.com/collections/events Punk Rock Saves Lives on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/punkrocksaveslives/ Punk Rock Saves Lives on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PRSLUSA Punk Rock Saves Lives on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SavesRock Donate to their cause: https://www.punkrocksaveslives.org/one-time-donation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this episode of In The Spotlight, I talk with Jim from Scoopski about some very interesting things including what are some of his favorite Pennsylvanian things, what bands he would like to play with, and even who would be the best President of the United States. Just when you think you know what he is going to say, he goes in a completely different direction. As with his music, this interview is a lot of fun. Make sure to check out the new album and the rest of the music by clicking the links below. Listen to the new album See You Soon: https://open.spotify.com/album/6gDAR7bvSzfW9KhHXaNt2U Scoopski on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QDZfAu8fsRxb8BhsbgEzB?si=mEuMQceVTsaaC3b_gkkXpQ&nd=1 Scoopski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scoopskitheband Scoopski on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scoopskitheband Scoopski on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScoopskiTheBand/ Scoopski on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/scoopski-386219040 Scoopski on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb1bDTnNJTqAr8h9DQQtI2Q --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this episode of In The Spotlight, I grill Sam and John from the Chicago rock band Kali Masi about their favorite bands, live mottos, whether it's okay to hold a grudge and even their favorite cars. It's always great to spring some random questions on bands, and this episode is no different. Kali Masi website: https://www.kalimasi.com/ Kali Masi on Bandcamp: https://kalimasi.bandcamp.com/ Kali Masi on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SZcqeYkkVOubIZVZKcsct Kali Masi's YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/KaliMasi Listen to the latest album [laughs] out now: https://open.spotify.com/album/2sEjsn4umvUKQ2N220sFJ9 Kali Masi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalimasiband/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this episode, I have an excellent conversation with Jim from the DIY musical project Scoopski about his songs, his music videos, the birth of his new son, and the brand new album See You Soon which just came out on February 2nd, 2022. I liken his musical style to a mix between Weird Al Yankovic, Bloodhound Gang, and The Rentals / Weezer. So, if you like any of those bands, then you are going to want to press play on this exciting episode where we get to dig deeper into the mind of this unsigned rock artist who has put out 3 albums in 3 years, and does it incredibly well. Intro: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Listen to the new album See You Soon: https://open.spotify.com/album/6gDAR7bvSzfW9KhHXaNt2U Scoopski on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QDZfAu8fsRxb8BhsbgEzB?si=mEuMQceVTsaaC3b_gkkXpQ&nd=1 Scoopski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scoopskitheband Scoopski on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scoopskitheband Scoopski on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScoopskiTheBand/ Scoopski on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/scoopski-386219040 Scoopski on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb1bDTnNJTqAr8h9DQQtI2Q --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this episode of The Powered By Rock Podcast, I get the chance to catch up with Sam Porter and John Garrison from the Chicago rock band Kali Masi about how their band really digs deep into emotion and lyrical connection to make some absolutely stellar music. We discuss the songwriting process, the songs that they have put out, making music and touring during a pandemic, and plenty more about the band and how they came to be Kali Masi as they are now. These guys really bring some interesting insight to the rock genre, and it is an episode you are going to want to check out whether you have heard of them or not, because after this, you definitely SHOULD know who they are. Big things are on the horizon for Kali Masi! Intro: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Kali Masi website: https://www.kalimasi.com/ Kali Masi on Bandcamp: https://kalimasi.bandcamp.com/ Kali Masi on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SZcqeYkkVOubIZVZKcsct Kali Masi's YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/KaliMasi Listen to the latest album [laughs] out now: https://open.spotify.com/album/2sEjsn4umvUKQ2N220sFJ9 Kali Masi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalimasiband/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

I bring Tim Kasher from Cursive and The Good Life In The Spotlight to ask him such questions as what are his favorite active bands, what would he say to God if he met it/him/her, and what's worse living in Omaha, Nebraska or Los Angeles California! Make sure to listen to the full podcast episode we did as well: https://youtu.be/BKdZTQYLf54 Cursive's Website: https://cursivetheband.com/ Cursive's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/cursivetheband Cursive Tour Dates: https://bnds.us/cwuyjq?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=cursive+tour+dates The Good Life's Website: http://www.thegoodlifemusic.com/ Tim Kasher's Solo Work: https://www.timkasher.com/ Tim Kasher's Home Phone Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/timkasher?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=tim+kasher%27s+home+phone+%28patreon%29 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this episode of The Powered By Rock Podcast, I speak with John Montross from the online publication, Punk Rock Radar. John has spent countless hours scouring through punk rock music every day for the last couple of years, and he has spent most of his life loving punk music. So, I figured what better person to bring on to speak about the past, present and future state of punk rock! If you haven't checked out his site or his social media presence, you definitely should, because it will keep you abreast of A LOT of the punk music releases that come out, and he even helps do rankings from time to time to help you know which ones you should prioritize. Intro: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Punk Rock Radar website: https://punkrockradar.com/ Punk Rock Radar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/punkrockradar/ Punk Rock Radar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/punkrockradar Punk Rock Radar Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/nofxxxx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

Hello and welcome to the Powered By Rock podcast where we are going to be speaking with an absolute musical legend in my opinion. He is one of the four musicians I would put on my personal Mount Rushmore of greatest musicians of all time. A man who should really not even need an introduction, but he is not only a demigod of indie rock, but also a TV trivia game champion! That's right, I will be speaking with Tim Kasher from Cursive and The Good Life. I have to pinch myself a little bit, because I get to speak with one of my literal all-time favorite artists. Tim Kasher is on the show, and between Cursive, The Good Life, and his solo work, he has put out literally hundreds of songs that can take you on incredible emotional journeys. The god among men himself is here. Intro: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Cursive's Website: https://cursivetheband.com/ Cursive's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/cursivetheband Cursive Tour Dates: https://bnds.us/cwuyjq?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=cursive+tour+dates The Good Life's Website: http://www.thegoodlifemusic.com/ Tim Kasher's Solo Work: https://www.timkasher.com/ Tim Kasher's Home Phone Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/timkasher?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=tim+kasher%27s+home+phone+%28patreon%29 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

Do you like indie, alternative, punk, ska or prog rock styles of music? And do you like to listening to podcasts with rock musicians telling stories of their fantastical journies? Then you will love the Powered By Rock Podcast where we dig into the minds of these musicians with some of the greatest insight you will hear on any interview. Season 2 of the Powered By Rock Podcast will be released very soon, and you can catch up on Season 1 right now. Click the link on this ad to go the Powered By Rock Podcast on Spotify and hit the follow button so you don't miss out! Rock on! Follow us on Spotify right now! https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z3qMz2HIHCNDsKhQPAqRF You can also check us out on these platforms... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-powered-by-rock-podcast/id1584391308?uo=4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wb3dlcmVkYnlyb2NrLmNhc3Rvcy5jb20vZmVlZA Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-powered-by-rock-podcast Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/188ca8b6-5875-4725-8017-11116584f3db Powered By Rock LinkTree for everything else: linktr.ee/poweredbyrock --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this edition of In the Spotlight, we bring Brendan Scholz of the Las Vegas punk rock (or maybe pop rock?) band, Mercy Music, into the hot seat for some questions about what he would wish for from a magic lamp, and he explains his face tattoos for any of those who are quick to judge a man who has tattoos on his face. Get your quick fix with this episode of In the Spotlight, and if you want to check out the full podcast interview we did with Brendan, go to this link: https://youtu.be/_2RrClrUsbM Mercy Music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/36eEx77fJiFTBq2DQGcHYK Mercy Music Website: https://www.mercymusicforyou.com/ Mercy Music on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercymusic/ Mercy Music on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mercymusicforyou Mercy Music on Bandcamp: https://mercymusic.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this post-podcast conversation, we put Eric Howk from the Pacific Northwest rock band, Portugal. The Man, in the spotlight with questions like what he feels is the best song of 2021, what he would fix in the world, and who inspired him to pick up his first instrument. There is some great and fun conversation inside this short video that any fans of PTM or rock music in general will really enjoy. Portugal. The Man's Website: https://www.portugaltheman.com/ Alt-J and Portugal. The Man Tour 2022: https://altjandptm.com/ Portugal. The Man Foundation: https://www.ptmfoundation.org/ Portugal. The Man on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portugaltheman/ Portugal. The Man LinkTree for all things PTM: https://linktr.ee/PortugalTheMan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this post-podcast short, we get the answers to questions that you might think to ask a New Jersey-based band - such as "What's the best concert you have been to?" And "What's your favorite Bruce Springsteen song? Or if that's not your cup of tea, What's your favorite Misfits song?" You will get a kick out of getting some deeper insight into the minds of these maniacs! To check out their Powered By Rock Podcast Episode, you can click here: https://youtu.be/IVEhb-TKReI Doc Rotten Website: https://www.docrottenmusic.com/ Doc Rotten YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HolrzqUpdKAZo40RwkU5Q Doc Rotten on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3g1RJxNqdCMdt3ALyPFMfM Doc Rotten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc.rotten/ Doc Rotten's "Psych Ward 103" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyXi2-XZfnE&list=RDlyXi2-XZfnE&start_radio=1 SHARESHARE ON FACEBOOK TWEETTWEET ON TWITTER PIN ITPIN ON PINTEREST BACK TO ROCKING BLOG --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this post-podcast short interview, we get to learn more about how Adam and former members of Home Grown get along, what question would Taylor ask an English-speaking visitor from outer space, and what's REALLY more fun - being a dad or being in a punk band? You're going to love the answers and the explanations. If you want to watch their episode of the Powered By Rock Podcast, you can see it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chOdnV33lrM Radical Radical Website: https://www.radicalradical.net/ Listen to I Feel Like I Want To Right Here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2zdpbxVJW4PdX1dsEYioGp Radical Radical on Instagram: https://instagram.com/radicalradicalmusic Watch the "I Feel Like I Want To" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KATTkD19BIw Watch the "Misfit Toys" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5pOePkkN8g --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this episode of "In the Spotlight", we totally stump Adam on one of the questions, but then he finally redeems himself at the end of the episode. We also ask him what the perfect rock show would look like with The Copyrights on the bill. There's laughs, groans and even some detective work going on in this episode. You won't want to miss it. Follow and Listen to The Copyrights on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7xm2IaaRIe82EpyZwEi7Un The Copyrights on Bandcamp: https://thecopyrights.bandcamp.com/music The Copyrights on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecopyrights/ The Copyrights on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecopyrightsband/ "Part of the Landscape" Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTnYJWJKtDM "Halos" Official Video: https://youtu.be/cr__5NGLo-Q "Stuck in the Winter" Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1B-XkhdJ7s The Powered By Rock Album Review for Alone in a Dome: https://poweredbyrock.com/blogs/rockingblog/the-copyrights-make-triumphant-return-after-long-lapse-with-alone-in-a-dome --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this post-podcast short, we wanted to fire off some quick questions to the punk band Urethane to see how they react under pressure. There is a lot of comedy in this quick episode. Make sure to watch it to find out what the craziest thing Steve Caballero has ever seen as a punk rocker and what the band's favorite Thanksgiving food is (and much more)! We wanted to give a bonus few questions to Steve Caballero, Tim Fennelly, Chad Ruiz and Dylan Wade from the SoCal Punk band, Urethane. To check out the longer, more in-depth podcast interview click here: https://youtu.be/SjEQ4jhDRnA URETHANE Website: https://www.urethanemusic.com/ URETHANE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/59UNK6T1d6IOEty9OOdmhw URETHANE on YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCFn0oP0HP6-hn0KvD-edmVw URETHANE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urethane_music/ URETHANE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urethanepunk/ URETHANE's Video for "Gravity": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfXnT9hdOYk URETHANE's Video for "Wyoming": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F22tuaiOGug URETHANE on Cyber Tracks: http://www.cyber-tracks.com/artists/urethane/ Our Album Review for Chasing Horizons: https://poweredbyrock.com/blogs/rockingblog/debut-album-by-urethane-shows-why-these-punk-vets-are-building-something-great-while-chasing-horizons --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In the final episode of the 2021 Tour (a.k.a. Season 1), we sit down with Brendan Scholz, the lead singer of Mercy Music, to talk about them playing shows again and in support of big name punk bands like Lagwagon and MxPx. We also talk about the Las Vegas music scene and how it has managed to survive without a true core to it. Brendan also talks about his journey from being signed to a major label early in his career, and having it all unravel before the album was ever released. This is one of the most honest conversations from a long-time musician you may ever hear, and if you haven't checked out Mercy Music's songs yet, check them in the links below, because they are pretty damn awesome! Intro: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Mercy Music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/36eEx77fJiFTBq2DQGcHYK Mercy Music Website: https://www.mercymusicforyou.com/ Mercy Music on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercymusic/ Mercy Music on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mercymusicforyou Mercy Music on Bandcamp: https://mercymusic.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this episode, I have a great conversation with the lead guitarist of one of my favorite bands of all time, Eric Howk from Portugal. The Man. We talk about everything from his crazy journey to joining the band to how he had to leave his car in Vegas for 3 months to continue a tour with the band. We also talk about the upcoming tour with Alt-J in early 2022 and the new album that should be released in 2022 as well! This guy is a seriously hard working, incredibly talented guitarist with some great insights and stories. To hear how 3 guys from a small town in Alaska came to be one of the best rock bands in the world is an awesome tale, and Eric tells it well. If you are a fan of Portugal. The Man or any rock music, then this is truly a can't miss episode! Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Portugal. The Man's Website: https://www.portugaltheman.com/ Alt-J and Portugal. The Man Tour 2022: https://altjandptm.com/ Portugal. The Man Foundation: https://www.ptmfoundation.org/ Portugal. The Man on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portugaltheman/ Portugal. The Man LinkTree for all things PTM: https://linktr.ee/PortugalTheMan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this episode of the Powered By Rock Podcast, I get to speak with the band Doc Rotten from Trenton, New Jersey about their East Coast punk rock sound that makes you want to mosh and drink some beers while enjoying some great music. They have a new album called Unite Resist coming out on March 22nd, 2022, and their first single and music video off the album was just released. It's called "Psych Ward 103" and you can check it out in the links below. This is a fun interview filled with hijinks and humor while tackling some of the socio-political problems of America. Check out the episode to see what I mean! Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Doc Rotten Website: https://www.docrottenmusic.com/ Doc Rotten YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HolrzqUpdKAZo40RwkU5Q Doc Rotten on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3g1RJxNqdCMdt3ALyPFMfM Doc Rotten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc.rotten/ Doc Rotten's "Psych Ward 103" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyXi2-XZfnE&list=RDlyXi2-XZfnE&start_radio=1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

On this episode of The Powered By Rock Podcast, I get to speak with Adam Lohrbach (formerly of Orange County punk band Home Grown and New Year's Day) and Taylor Schwab from the pop-punk band Radical Radical about the new album I Feel Like I Want To and all about the journey of the album's creation as well.We get pretty deep on some of the topics, and the conversation is one of the most meaningful ones I have had with any guest, or potentially any person not appearing on the podcast.The music is awesome. The calculated process behind the project and the band coming together is truly a remarkable and well-laid design. Adam also challenges me to book Radical Radical for a show in Vegas -- and it is something I am currently trying to pull off!You absolutely don't want to miss this episode.Intro Music - "Colorado" by Birds Love FiltersRadical Radical Website: https://www.radicalradical.net/Listen to I Feel Like I Want To Right Here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2zdpbxVJW4PdX1dsEYioGpRadical Radical on Instagram: https://instagram.com/radicalradicalmusicWatch the "I Feel Like I Want To" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KATTkD19BIwWatch the "Misfit Toys" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5pOePkkN8g --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this episode, I get the chance to speak with Adam Fletcher (Bass, lead vocalist) of The Copyrights, which is a rad punk band from Illinois, about their new album Alone in a Dome and talk about their influences and get some meaning behind some of the songs as well. The Copyrights have been around for almost 2 full decades now, and they have been a top punk band in the Midwest region for many years. The recording process on this album was different than ever before, and they finally got to put the album out on Fat Wreck Chords as well! Check out the interview as it is one you do NOT want to miss! Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Follow and Listen to The Copyrights on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7xm2IaaRIe82EpyZwEi7Un The Copyrights on Bandcamp: https://thecopyrights.bandcamp.com/music The Copyrights on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecopyrights/ The Copyrights on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecopyrightsband/ "Part of the Landscape" Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTnYJWJKtDM "Halos" Official Video: https://youtu.be/cr__5NGLo-Q "Stuck in the Winter" Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1B-XkhdJ7s The Powered By Rock Album Review for Alone in a Dome: https://poweredbyrock.com/blogs/rockingblog/the-copyrights-make-triumphant-return-after-long-lapse-with-alone-in-a-dome --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with the band URETHANE about how the four punk rock veterans (Tim Fennelly, Steve Caballero, Chad Ruiz and Dylan Wade) came together bonded over coffee, ramen and Steve's own juice to create the best new band of 2021. We talk about their new album Chasing Horizons, their music, the videos, but also a lot of great conversation about punk music in general, and I had to come clean about my hesitancy to listen to their band as I thought Steve might be using the name to pump the band up without merit. Boy, what a shmuck I am. The music speaks for itself and rocks as hard as any punk album that has come out in the last decade. Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters URETHANE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/59UNK6T1d6IOEty9OOdmhw URETHANE on YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCFn0oP0HP6-hn0KvD-edmVw  URETHANE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urethane_music/ URETHANE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urethanepunk/ URETHANE's Video for "Gravity": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfXnT9hdOYk URETHANE's Video for "Wyoming": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F22tuaiOGug URETHANE on Cyber Tracks: http://www.cyber-tracks.com/artists/urethane/  Our Album Review for Chasing Horizons: https://poweredbyrock.com/blogs/rockingblog/debut-album-by-urethane-shows-why-these-punk-vets-are-building-something-great-while-chasing-horizons --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

I bring on a former bandmate and long time friend, Justin Jahr, who happens to also be one of the biggest punk rock fans that I know to talk about the history of punk music from our perspectives growing up in podunk North Dakota, and how the music shaped our lives and musical direction of our band in high school, Five Star. Justin brings a fresh perspective that is purely from the perspective of a punk rock fan. So, just like you, he is along for the sheer enjoyment of talking punk music and reflecting on the nostalgia of the 90's punk explosion, the rise of Blink-182 and those awesome punk compilations albums that got us into bands we never heard of up to that point. Are you a fan of punk music? Then you will definitely want to listen to this episode. Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters As promised, the link to our one and only album from Five Star: https://soundcloud.com/isaackuhlman/sets/fivestar Five Star Members: Isaac Kuhlman (guitar, vocals), Justin Jahr (bass), Jay Mosbrucker (drums) Check out the Video Interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVTy6_Kua4c --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

Keaton Rogers from the L.A.-based indie rock band, Raised On TV, joins the show to talk about the release of their third album Fernando as well as to talk rock and roll, their influence and why playing live shows and making music is a lifelong passion and journey even if you aren't making millions. We dive into their clever branding on the albums they have released, the construction of the songs they make, and even talk about how fun it is to make music spontaneously from a jam session that can turn into something of its own creation. You will definitely want to listen to this interview so you can see what the road to rock and roll looks like. Go listen to their music as well, because they have an awesome sound! Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Raised On TV Website: https://www.raisedontv.com/ Raised On TV YouTube Channel: https://www.instagram.com/raisedontvband/ Raised On TV on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/raisedontv Raised On TV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raisedontv Raised On TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisedontvband/ Raised On TV on Twitter: https://twitter.com/raisedontv Check out the Video Interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeHVoObyLfI --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this episode, I get the chance to talk with drummer Jake Laderman (@catman.scoop on IG) of the fast rising Aussie punk band, Clowns. This is absolutely one of the most interesting, deep-deep dive music conversations I have probably ever had.  We talk about everything from classic punk bands to The Yardbirds to some of the best drummers of past and present as well as what it's like to have a voice in a punk band and what it means to stand behind your music. This conversation will absolutely capture your attention, and it is definitely a must-listen episode! **Correction from the Podcast: I mention 2 members of the Foo Fighters having been from the band Sunny Day Real Estate. The only active member of the Foo Fighters from Sunny Day Real Estate is Nate Mendel (bass). However, drummer William Goldsmith DID have a brief stint with the Foo at the early outset of the band's formation. He is no longer part of the band though. Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Clowns Website: https://clownsband.com/ Clowns on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2TuGrkN9bcjWU1GcrUarYn?si=eF7CaKR5Rr6x2E-8ZAd6xw Clowns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/clownsband Clowns on Instagram: https://instagram.com/clownsband Clowns on Facebook: https://facebook.com/clownsband Clowns on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/clownsband Check out their Record Label - Damaged Music https://damagedmusic.com.au/ Check out the Video Interview Here: https://youtu.be/YoYhNViWZUA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In today's episode, I get to speak with a longtime friend and amazing guitarist, Mitch Purvis of Commoneer. He has a brand new EP coming out called Saintly Patients, and I highly recommend you check it out. Mitch and I talk about what home recording is like, what it's like to be a parent and active musician and how insane you can make yourself if you spend too much time trying to perfect everything in your music. We even talk about how the bass guitar is an important element in the overall music of ANY band, but specifically in the recordings of Commoneer and how Mitch came to love the bass with a newfound respect for the 4-stringed instrument. This is an episode you are truly going to enjoy if you are a musician or have done any recording or producing, for sure! Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Commoneer Website: https://commoneer.net/ Commoneer on Bandcamp: https://commoneer.bandcamp.com/ Commoneer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commoneermusic/ Commoneer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/commoneermusic Pre-save Saintly Patients here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/commoneer/saintly-patients-2 Check out the Video Interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oHKc3ZqnlQg --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In today's episode, I have a great conversation with Tristan Martinez, the lead singer of Northern California-based punk band Decent Criminal. We talk about how they are part of the new wave of punk music, what artists influenced their sound, and even some cool tour stories. If you have never heard of Decent Criminal, well, this is your lucky day, because they are truly one of the best BANDS (not just punk rock bands) out there right now, and they are still young enough to have the energy to rock shows all over the world! Get stuck in and check out this interview for a chance to hear directly from the source more about how the band is grateful for what they have, but, hey, wouldn't mind rising to the fame level of a band like Blink-182 as well.  Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Decent Criminal on Bandcamp: https://decentcriminal.bandcamp.com/ Decent Criminal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decentcriminal Decent Criminal on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lJSu1HwPKz6sUgUkPfii2 Decent Criminal on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DecentCriminal08/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support

In this episode, I am speaking with Ryan Nelson of Speedway Sleeper. This is an up and coming one-man musical act out of Bend, Oregon that uses a custom made rig to loop sounds and play beats through to build a song on the fly while composing music on guitar and synthesizers as well as sing in a live setting. It's truly a remarkable skill set to see. We dig deeper on why this musical project evolved from past projects, the gear that is used to create such a unique sound and live experience, and also talk about some tips and techniques on how to improve your playing and production from home in a small recording space. You are definitely going to want to catch this episode and also check out Speedway Sleeper. Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters Speedway Sleeper Website: https://speedwaysleeper.com/ Speedway Sleeper on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speedwaysleeper/ Speedway Sleeper on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCefa00-vZj3f0mTfeHaX6wQ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock/support