The Radical with Nick Terzo

I welcome aboard a wonderful human, artist and friend, composer Tom Kitt. It's a first for this podcast in inviting a guest back for a second appearance. As a Pulitzer, Tony and Emmy winning composer Tom and I discuss his recent album release, Reflect with its many collaborations. We also discuss his recent two shows running in NY, The Visitor at the Public Theater which just closed last month and currently at Lincoln Center, Flying Over Sunset.   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Tom Kitt Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Cody Weaver joins Nick and discusses being a proud Florida denizen challenging Country music from far outside of Nashville's boundaries. This fiercely independent country artist and I also discuss building a successful career outside of Nashville, his style of country music, his new single One About The Devil and influences such as Sturgill Simpson and Tyler Childers. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Cody Weaver Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Cory Henry joins Nick to discuss his newest record Something To Say which is nominated for a Grammy this year. Additionally, he has garnered 3 additional Grammy nominations for his contributions to Kanye West's Donda and Eric Bellinger's New Light. Cory is recognized by many as one of the preeminent Hammond B3 players in the world. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Cory Henry Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Jade Jackson and Aubrie Sellers join Nick to discuss having put their solo careers aside to collaborate as a duo and their new record Breaking Point.  Bringing together their backgrounds steeped in music, this record mixes up a California 70's meets Nashville Americana vibe. Jade and Aubrie join me to chat about their influences such as Emmylou Harris and Bruce Springsteen, transitioning from solo artists to a duo, solitary songwriting and overcoming being introverted in order to perform to an audience. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guests Jade Jackson + Aubrie Sellers. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Nina Ljeti of the band Kills Birds speaks to Nick about their newest album Married. The Los Angeles Times calls it “a confrontational rock record” and with its ringing guitars it displays the best of punk music. We further discuss her songwriting process, her path to punk music via Nirvana, working at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 and also being a music video/film director. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Nina Ljeti. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Dar Williams joins Nick this week. Dar has earned praise as one of America's most talented singer-songwriters. Her new record I'll Meet You Here is some of her best work yet. We discuss her writing rituals, authoring the book What I Found In A Thousand Towns with its observations for making small towns thrive again, the Boston music scene in the 90's and her second book on songwriting. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Dar Williams. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Powerhouse singer Yola joins Nick to discuss her debut album Walk Through Fire which earned her four Grammy nominations including a Best New Artist nomination. Her latest album Stand For Myself is also nominated for a Grammy and produced by the Black Keys Dan Auerbach. With this record Lola declares that real change will come when we challenge our thinking and acknowledge our true complexity.  We also discuss her complex and authentic songwriting, challenging all biases, collaborating with Brandi Carlisle, Joy Oladokun and Natalie Hemby and her upcoming role as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Baz Luhrman's new musical drama Elvis. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Yola. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Uber producer Daniel Tashian joins Nick to discuss his new EP It's A Snow Globe World filled with original holiday songs by guest artists such as Rita Wilson, Karen Elson, Patty Griffin and Sarah Buxton. Daniel has won a couple Grammys for his incredible collaborations with Kacey Musgraves. We further discuss his working with legends like T Bone Burnett + Burt Bacharach, the impact of legendary holiday song composers like Vince Guaraldi and Johnny Marks, the Grammy snub of Kacey Musgraves new album Star-Crossed from the country category and his own unique path to success in following his own compass. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Daniel Tashian. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Neal Francis joins me this week to discuss his new record In Plain Sight. Learning piano at an early age, he has gone on to master the Yamaha CP70. Neal discusses how music redirected him from studying architecture, living in a church's parish during Covid19, his songwriting practice and his deep appreciation for piano pioneers of another era. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Neal Francis. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Mike Carnes joins to discuss what it's like to be a principal audio engineer for category disruptors such as Beats and electric vehicle company Rivian. From his time as head of audio at Beats/Apple onto his current position designing complete audio environments for the innovative electric truck brand Rivian. From chimes, to warnings, to external sounds, to playback audio and phone integration these practices provide a fascinating discussion into the many challenges in automotive audio engineering. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Mike Carnes. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Che Pope joins Nick to discuss his many occupations: Grammy-winning Producer, Songwriter, Executive and Entrepreneur. His work on seminal records and with talent such as Ye, Dr Dre, Lauryn Hill, 50 Cent, Wyclef and The Weekend has led to many hits. We also discuss his new venture Workshop. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Che Pope. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Dr.Jeffrey Smith and Nick go all the way back to high school. His current venture is a visionary participatory platform that tens of millions of music creators and fans use monthly.. CEO & Co-founder of Smule, Jeffrey discusses his vision for participatory music coming a decade prior to TikTok, Smule's enormous global community, the continued challenges of processing speeds on audio and growing Smule into Silicon Valley's favorite term, a unicorn company. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Jeff Smith. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

David Turner speaks to Nick about his newsletter Penny Fractions, an overview of the music market as it stands near the end of 2021, the UK Parliamentary inquiry into the major labels and other things affecting the global music streaming ecosystem and creators. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, David Turner Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Josh A joins Nick to chat about racking up over 700 million streams, his newest project Lonely Vibes, his efforts to fight being commoditized as an artist and his building a huge fan base as an independent artist. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Josh A. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Musician Dez Money speaks to Nick about mastering all aspects of recording, his new single Give Me All You Got and carving your own identity when your father was one of Rock N Roll's legendary singers and performers. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Dez Money. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Culture War's Alex Dugan comes aboard to discuss his band's new EP Teche, his segue from film school to music, alternative radio success and understanding TikTok. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Alex Dugan. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Metal Blade Founder/CEO Brian Slagel joins Nick to chat about the highs and lows of starting a record company, remaining fiercely independent, launching careers of bands like Metallica, Slayer, Goo Goo Dolls and the extension of the Metal Blade brand to other endeavors. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Brian Slagel. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo  

Revered Singer-Songwriter James McMurtry joins Nick to discuss his new record The Horses And The Hounds, his very lyrical songwriting and the recent passing of his father, novelist Larry McMurtry. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, James McMurtry. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Heartless Bastard's singer-songwriter Erika Wennerstrom joins Nick to discuss songwriting, her new record A Beautiful Life and getting beyond shyness as a performer. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Erika Wennerstrom. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo  

Songwriter and producer Jenna Andrews joins Nick to have a conversation regarding her transition from artist to songwriter, contributing to huge pop hits by BTS, Benee & David Guetta and her own show The Green Room. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Jenna Andrews. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo  

Photographer and artist Lyle Owerko joins Nick to discuss maybe one of the most iconic photos ever: his Time magazine cover image of the second jet hitting the World Trade Center South tower on September 11th, the impact and trauma that came with that day, his successful Boombox project and the future of NFT's. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Lyle Owerko. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Jesse Dayton and Nick discuss his unique guitar style, collaborations with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Rob Zombie, his upcoming book and our beloved city of Austin, TX. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Jesse Dayton. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

AFI Guitarist and Songwriter Jade Puget joins Nick to discuss all things AFI, their new record Bodies, his creative process and the band's secrets to staying relevant with their music. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Jade Puget. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

Jordan Miller joins Nick to discuss being the Founder of BreatheHeavy.com the #1 Britney Spears fan site, her conservatorship, politics and players in her case and Jordan's long time advocacy for Britney's release. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Jordan Miller Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo

After studying music theater in college, Joshua Henry headed to New York with a dream: to be the best performer he could be. Two years later, he won a Tony as a member of the cast of "In The Heights" on Broadway. Grab a front-row seat as Nick and Joshua chat about filming Lin-Manuel Miranda's directorial debut "Tick Tick Boom", the disappointment of a show closing early, his family inspiring the songwriting on his new EP "Guaranteed", and the physical and spiritual regimens that keep his performances energized.   HIGHLIGHTS: [02:38] The pandemic gave Joshua the chance to fulfill a life-long dream project: writing and recording his own music, which resulted in the new EP "Guaranteed" [04:26] Joshua chose songs that resonated with him, and where he found himself politically and as an artist [06:06] Spending time with his wife and young son during the lockdown inspired Joshua's performance and songwriting, reflected in songs on the EP and his upcoming album, "To Grow" [08:08] Joshua and his producer Neff-U worked remotely, coordinating ideas through FaceTime and Zoom over a three month period [09:45] Joshua grew up in Florida, studying music theater at University Of Miami, before heading to New York in 2006 to follow his dream [10:02] Joshua had no real plan to make it in New York, other than talent and a fierce determination to be the best musician and vocalist he could possibly be [11:25] Not long after hitting NYC in 2006, Joshua connected with Lin-Manuel Miranda, performing in "In The Heights" off-Broadway before taking the show to Broadway in 2008 [12:57] Just after winning a Tony, Joshua left "In The Heights" to take a principle role in "Godspell", but the financial crisis of 2008 caused the investors to pull out of and cancel the production [15:08] After the disappointment of "Godspell", Joshua got back into "In The Heights" as a "swing", a performer who acts as an understudy for multiple roles at once [16:57] Joshua portrayed Aaron Burr in the first national tour of "Hamilton", but his breakout role was Haywood Patterson in "The Scottsboro Boys" on Broadway in 2011 [17:58] Joshua tried to put as much of himself into his performance of Aaron Burr, in an attempt to portray the villain of the show in a sympathetic light [19:33] Joshua shakes up his energy for every show by giving himself one powerful word that signifies what he wants that night's performance to be [20:53] To keep himself physically up for eight shows a week, Joshua maintains a regular physical regimen of exercise and massage, along with a spiritual preparation that keeps him connected to a limitless creative source [23:30] When shows like "The Scottsboro Boys" or "Carousel" close earlier than expected, Joshua deals with the disappointment by embracing the positives he receives from his experiences both on and off stage [25:59] Having performed in "Violet" as a college student, Joshua brought his career full circle eight years later by starring in the same show on Broadway and recording a cast album [29:39] Filming the movie "Tick Tick Boom", Lin-Manuel Miranda's first directorial effort, during the lockdown gave Joshua a much-needed outlet for his creative energy [32:32] As a young man Joshua was influenced by multi-talented artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Prince, and D'Angelo [34:17] Coming out of the pandemic, Joshua intends to tour behind his new album "To Grow" when it's released in September   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Joshua Henry. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @Lin_Manuel @prince @StevieWonder @justinbieber @DojaCat @drdre @GreenDay @themightyojays @TheDangelo @NeffuFeemster [Neff-U, producer] @sfosternyc [Sutton Foster, actress] @RobinofJesus [Robin De Jesus, actor/singer] @VanessaHudgens @itsagarfield [Andrew Garfield] @AndersonPaak @TheScottRudin @BMG  

Known worldwide as the frontman for 80s legends Men At Work, singer/songwriter/producer Colin Hay has spent the last several decades acting, producing, and enjoying the freedom of being a solo artist. Join Nick as he and Colin discuss the meteoric rise and anti-climactic fall of Men At Work, how growing up Scottish makes a person naturally musical, his upcoming tour, and the inspiration for "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself", his new collection of covers of some of his favorite songs. HIGHLIGHTS: [01:48] Colin recorded his new album "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself" as he was killing time before the release of another album scheduled for release next spring [05:02] Colin selected the songs he covered based on the impact they'd had in his life [06:02] Colin recorded the basic tracks in his studio, then sent them to his friend Chad Fisher for embellishment and mixing [07:30] Colin chose to cover The Kinks' "Waterloo Sunset" because it was playing on the boat that took him and his family from Scotland to Australia when he was a kid [10:45] Colin's father wanted an adventure, and he was sick of the Scottish weather, so he took his family to Australia [14:06] Moving to Australia at 14 blew Colin's young mind, but the egalitarian nature of the country allowed him to make a great group of new friends [16:44] Coming from the very musical Scottish culture, and having parents who were talented singers, Colin had music running through his veins [19:45] After building a big following in Australia, Men At Work broke big in the US, their debut album "Business At Usual" topping the charts for fifteen weeks [24:21] Men At Work were only together for a short time, from 1979 to their anti-climactic end in 1983 [27:11] When Men At Work was no more, Colin realized that was really what he wanted, to go it alone musically like before Men At Work [28:17] Not long after he went solo, Colin got married, battled his alcoholism, and went to England to record his first solo album "Looking For Jack" [30:54] Colin doesn't purposefully set out to be creative, he just finds that making music is part of his everyday life [32:34] Colin appreciates the small moments when he feels like he's doing what he's supposed to be doing with his life, no matter if they're in the studio or in front of an audience [36:52] Colin considers connecting with an audience something you pick up as a Scot [37:59] After his father died, Colin found himself letting his father inhabit his body, going so far as to letting his father's spirit influence his performance [40:58] For his YouTube channel, Colin created "Tuesday Talks", where he breaks down the origins and construction of his classic Men At Work tunes [43:06] Colin is a fan of social media, using it for what he considers to be worthwhile, like his "Tuesday Talks"   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Colin Hay. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @TheKinks @thebeatles @MenAtWorkBand @robinjcmillar [Colin's producer] @SadeOfficial @ebtg [Everything But The Girl] @official_fyc [Fine Young Cannibals] @CompassRecords @mca_music

Billy Mann wasn't content being just a multi-platinum songwriter. As an entrepreneur he's formed companies that promote and brand artists across the social media landscape, and as a devoted father he's championed legislation for people on the autistic spectrum. Join Nick as he and Billy cover a wide range of topics, from spending twenty years as Pink's collaborator and friend, to his eye-opening days as an executive at EMI, to Billy's helpful advice and creative rituals for aspiring songwriters. HIGHLIGHTS: [02:05] Whereas the music industry seeks to pigeonhole artists, Billy's experiences have taught him to have a more open mind when it comes to musicians and creative directions [03:55] Billy and his partner Benton James run Proof Of Concept, a management company that develops talent and uses today's digital platforms to promote and brand the artists [07:19] Billy also founded Icons & Giants, partnering with Warner Music Group and other companies to power their distribution efforts [08:03] Billy launched Song House Live, a collaborative initiative where TikTok artists live and create in a mansion with a recording studio [11:44] Billy appreciates the "old ways" of doing business within the music industry, but he's happily embraced the way that social media and the Internet has democratized the connection between a musician and their adoring public [16:17] Billy believes that songwriters are the greatest entrepreneurs in music, artists who create an invisible product that has to be sold in a very competitive and apathetic environment [19:21] Although he thinks the period when EMI was owned by Guy Hand and Terra Firma was a "shit show", at the same time Billy himself had what he considers incredible success on the song charts [24:27] Working at EMI showed Billy that being a good music executive means being able to delegate, to motivate people, and to pay attention to emerging trends and styles [28:05] Pink and Billy have collaborated for over twenty years now, forging a "sibling relationship" based on their Philadelphia backgrounds, their musical talent, and their personal respect [34:36] Billy joined The Pact, an organization that supports adjusting the financial balance of songwriting more in favor of the songwriters, not the big corporations [42:00] Billy's advice to songwriters is to read, to absorb as much creative input and life experience from other people [42:55] Another piece of advice is to tell the truth when crafting songs, drawing from your own life experience to bring depth to a song [44:53] As a father of children with developmental challenges, Billy gladly devotes a great deal of time to philanthropic causes dedicated to autistic research and outreach Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Billy Mann. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @MrBentonj [Benton James, Billy's partner] @supamariobeats [Supah Mario, hip-hop producer] @WEMovement [We're In This Together, organization] @JasCephasJones [from "Hamilton"] @dixiedamelio [singer] @ManncomCree8iV [Manncom Creative, Billy's company] @iconsandgiants [record label founded by Billy Mann] @warnermusic @SongHouseLive @MilesACopeland1 @OfficialSting @Carole_King @greg_wells [songwriter, musician] @Adele @PattyGMusic [Patty Griffin] @emimusic @GuyHands   @Pink @thepact7 [The Pact, songwriters organization] @HipgnosisSongs [record label] @MMercuriadis [Merck Mercuriadis, who runs Hipgnosis] @UMG [Universal Music Group] @CapitolRecords @Interscope @wearesonaLA [Songwriters Of North America] @blkbok [musician, pianist] @rihanna @ddlovato @JohnMayer @jtimberlake @BarackObama            

Leaving home at seventeen with years of musical training under his belt, composer Jonathan Wolff hit the ground running in Hollywood and never slowed down. Sometimes working on a dozen TV shows at once, he created theme songs and/or scores for dozens of classics such as "Seinfeld", "Will & Grace", and "Married... With Children." Join Nick as he and Jonathan discuss his early musical training in Kentucky, performing live on the sitcom set, and the importance of having a business plan as a working musician. HIGHLIGHTS: [01:55] Jonathan humbly downplays the historical importance of his numerous "Seinfeld" compositions [03:06] Jonathan hopes that listeners have fun with his new "Seinfeld" soundtrack album, using it at their own parties [04:22] Jonathan explains how one of Carol Liefer's original "Seinfeld" scripts called for longer John Germaine sax solos, but many of those scenes were left on the cutting room floor [06:13] Jonathan would get the final script for each "Seinfeld" episode the night before the table read, and would begin scoring that night [08:02] During a Hollywood strike, Jonathan met comedian George Wallace in Las Vegas, who introduced him years later to his friend Jerry Seinfeld, who needed music for his new sitcom [11:26] Jonathan asked Jerry to come to his office, and using slap bass and cutting-edge sampling technology, composed a rough draft of the show's theme over tapes of Jerry's routines [13:14] Amateur "wonks" on the Internet believe they've identified all the samples Jonathan used, but they were all his original Frankenstein creations [15:04] Sitcoms had been using cues to transition between scenes since the 50s, but Jonathan's goal was to create a unique earworm that would draw people to the TV [16:07] Jonathan's early musical training started with conservatory, learning how the masters orchestrated their compositions, and taking that knowledge with him to Hollywood [17:12] Laboring in a career in which he had very little control, Jonathan sold everything and started a new life as an actual composer, a new career in which he could create music with bleeding-edge equipment and LA's finest musicians [20:45] Jonathan's musical background as a teenager in Kentucky was so eclectic, he found it easy to jump between genres and styles when composing for TV shows [22:00] Jonathan had a dedicated crew that he worked with for years, who sang and performed on songs like "Jesus Is One" from "Seinfeld" [24:06] Longtime "Simpsons" composer Alf Clausen called Jonathan and asked him to train his son before he went off to college [25:41] In the "Seinfeld" episode where Morty Seinfeld was impeached, Jonathan reached into his classical background to compose the serious Presidential-styled music that accompanied the scene [26:59] Although the numerous chase scenes in "Seinfeld" were played for comedy, Jonathan scored them as if they were serious business [28:50] When actor John O'Herlihy joined the cast on "Seinfeld", Jonathan had already worked with him on the show "Dave's World" [30:45] Sometimes, Jonathan would record music ahead of time, so that the scene could be performed with the score on playback [32:07] Jonathan describes Larry David as a very musical person, so well-schooled and educated about music that he attended every mixing session [34:02] Castle Rock Productions, the company that created and produced "Seinfeld", was absorbed by Time-Warner, so now Warner Bros. owns the soundtrack [36:21] Over the course of composing for 75 different shows, at any one time Jonathan would be writing music for ten or more different episodes at a time [37:48] Jonathan has written theme songs for 44 different shows [38:27] Jonathan's first assignment for "Married... With Children" was to write a song for one episode, a parody of "We Are The World" using musicians like Richie Havens and John Sebastian [42:03] Jonathan's exodus to Hollywood at 17 was done under the ruse of "going to college", using his National Merit Scholar win to gain admission to USC for a few weeks before going to work full-time [44:01] Jonathan's key to maintaining his level of creativity for so many years: comprehensive and eclectic training at an early age, and knowing the legal and financial tools that helped him succeed in the music business [46:37] Jonathan stresses that having a financial and business plan is essential for a successful career in music   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Jonathan Wolff. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @JerrySeinfeld @TheAlfClausen @carolleifer @MrGeorgeWallace @shepsky [Bob Shepard, sax] @jglaser333 [Jamie Glaser, guitarist] @Richie_Havens @OfficialKrieger [Robby Krieger, musician] @THEspencerdavis [musician] @AebersoldJazz [Jamey Aebersold, jazz musician] @thetonyaharding @TheSimpsons @USC @nationalmerit [National Merit Scholarship Corp.] @Sony @CastleRockEnt @timewarner @warnerbros  

While working on a student research project, anthropologist and musicologist Jeremy Dutcher came across a vast archive of his indigenous peoples' songs recorded on hundred year old wax cylinders. That incredible discovery set him on a life-changing path of cultural education, identity politics, and the creation of "Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa", his Polaris Prize and Juno Award winning debut album. Join Nick as he and Jeremy discuss the preservation of native heritage, touring Canada with an orchestra, and celebrating the intersection of cultural and identity issues. HIGHLIGHTS: [01:43] What began as a college musicology research project evolved over many years into Jeremy's debut album [03:01] In the early 1900s an anthropologist lived with Jeremy's people and recorded their songs on wax cylinders [04:51] After discovering this treasure trove of cultural records, Jeremy set out to take the information out of the university and back to his people [08:10] Jeremy's desire to create music that spoke to indigenous people was because he didn't see himself reflected in modern music [10:15] Jeremy became much more aware of his history and his culture through reviewing his people's archives [11:11] Jeremy explains how his people's language describes the area where they live in Canada [13:10] Jeremy sees the solidarity of indigenous people reaching across any arbitrary man-made borders [14:35] Jeremy's path through life led him from curiosity about his culture to celebrating his heritage through music [15:27] Jeremy examines how entities like Canada and America, that were designed on top of existing places, made efforts to erase the presence of the peoples that were there first [18:43] The preservation and celebration of his heritage, culture and language has given Jeremy a new direction in his life [20:53] Up until twenty five years ago, there was no writing system for Jeremy's language, a new system his mother learned only two years ago [23:19] Jeremy walks Nick through the pronunciation of the title of his album, "Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa", which means "Our Maliseet Songs" [24:38] Jeremy's solitary musical project suddenly became a part of the wider world, winning accolades and making the public aware of Jeremy's culture [25:54] Jeremy explains that the songs of indigenous people aren't entertainment, they're the history and the stories and the laws of their civilization that were collected over hundreds of years [27:06] Jeremy uses his performances to express both indigenous and identity issues, celebrating the intersection of cultural and sexual ideology and politics [29:30] Jeremy recorded his new album in Toronto, expanding his sound with choirs and big orchestral arrangements [32:14] Before the pandemic, Jeremy went on tour throughout Canada, performing his album with an orchestra [35:13] Jeremy would love to share his music and his culture with the native and non-native people of "Turtle Island" (what his people call America) [37:16] Jeremy considers himself more of an arranger than a composer, putting contemporary flair to the traditional music of his people   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Jeremy Dutcher. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @arcadefire @BuffyStMarie @PolarisPrize @TheJUNOAwards            

Thrown into the Nashville music machine as a teenager, singer/songwriter Maggie Rose came to realize that her creative aspirations had outgrown the rigid confines of the Music Row scene. Rebranding both herself and her musical style, Maggie has evolved an independent style and an open mindset that transcends artistic boundaries, resulting in the genre-blending songs on her incredible forthcoming album "Have A Seat". Join Nick as he and Maggie discuss recording in Muscle Shoals, the joys of meeting new artists through podcasting, and fighting for equality and recognition in the traditionally conservative country music scene. HIGHLIGHTS: [01:36] Maggie's new record "Have A Seat" was ready to go when the pandemic hit, so she's been sitting on a lot of great music that will finally see the light of day [02:28] Over the last five years, Maggie has discovered just what she can do with her voice thanks to her producer urging her to record live [03:42] Maggie felt the pressure of music history when she recorded at the storied Muscle Shoals studio [06:04] The tense and uncertain nature of the world over the last few years informed Maggie's songwriting, bringing both defiance and understanding to the music she created [09:45] Maggie was up for the challenge of making this record, with the big sound and the complex production she was aiming for [11:55] Maggie was able to shoot videos during the pandemic, including a three-part series for the song "What Are We Fighting For?" in which she plays five different characters [14:14] After performing at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals for a radio concert, Maggie tailored her songwriting towards the goal of actually recording her next album at the legendary studio [18:22] Being part of the Nashville music scene since she was a teen, Maggie realized she needed to redefine herself and become her an independent artist in order to break free of the confines of Music Row [22:35] Maggie recognizes that the marginalized groups in the music industry are locking arms and demanding equality [24:38] Maggie launched her podcast "Salute To The Songbird" to feature and celebrate the work and artistry of female musicians, making many new friends in the process [29:13] In doing her podcast, Maggie was surprised by the different responses when her guests were asked how their perspective as a woman shaped their careers [32:26] Maggie is excited to have finally have fifty concert dates on her schedule, as a chance to connect with fans and get honest feedback on her new songs [34:06] Many of Maggie's upcoming shows are headlining gigs, but she's also hosting her own outdoor camping music festival in Missouri in July [35:14] Maggie is enjoying a lot of new music from artists as diverse as Katie Pruitt to Vampire Weekend to Aaron Lee Tasjan   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Maggie Rose. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @SingleLock [Single Lock Records, run by Maggie's producer Ben Tanner] @them_vibes [Them Vibes, band of Maggie's musicians Alex Haddad and Larry "Brother Love" Florman] @whissellmusic [Lauren Whissell, songwriter] @Wilmac50  @JonSantanaMusic [songwriter] @charlottesands [songwriter] @BrettTruitt [songwriter]   @BrigettaA [Brigetta Truitt, songwriter] @sarahtomekdrummer @brothersosborne [T.J. Osborne] @MickeyGuyton @mirandalambert @RubyAmanfu @ladycouchmusic @goesbydylan [Dylan Hartigan, musician] @kellyclarkson @KPmusik [musician Katie Pruitt] @amythystkiah @vampireweekend @aaronleetasjan1 @Elizabeth_Cook @billwithers @DevonGilfillian @JilletteJohnson @SummerCampFest @Bonnaroo @Fame_Music [Fame Music Studios in Muscle Shoals] @osirispod  @fordfairchild [Maggie's video director]    

From an early age, songwriter and producer Sam Hollander was more interested in who produced his favorite records than he was who performed on them. That innate love of the magic behind the music propelled him into a decades-long career as a chart-topping hit maker and genre-hopping creative collaborator. Join Nick as he and Sam discuss breaking into the New York music scene, growing up on a diet of Mingus and Skynyrd, his life-changing move to Los Angeles, and sharing a love of yacht rock with his daughter.   HIGHLIGHTS: [02:31] Despite the difficulties created by the pandemic, Sam realized he needed to write to keep his creative muscles strong [04:09] Sam found some good during the lockdown: no rush hour traffic, shorter days, and Zooming with friends [04:59] Sam brings a lot of energy to his collaborations, like a closing baseball pitcher who's there to win the game [06:44] Growing up a huge fan of music, Sam was enamored with the songwriters and producers of his favorite tunes [08:11] Being exposed to a wide variety of music as kid has given Sam the ability to love a good tune no matter what genre it's from [11:19] Sam's mother was plugged into the New York scene of the 70s and 80s, so as a kid he got to hang with Andy Warhol and the Studio 54 crowd [14:19] Knowing from an early age he wanted to be a producer and songwriter, Sam aggressively hustled his way into the New York music industry [17:43] Getting ahead by taking anything that came his way, Sam has reached a point in life where he wants to - and can - pick and choose the artists he wants to work with [19:10] Every once and a while Sam will reconnect with his old work, but it serves as a personal challenge to keep working, and get better at his craft [20:51] A big move to Los Angeles just as the pop landscape ran Sam headlong into an unexpected creative wall [23:37] Sam's creative catharsis and return to form came from an unexpected source - basketball legend Steve Nash - who told him to work every day during his "professional season" [27:14] The most important asset Sam brings to a songwriting session is being a "grown-ass man", a seasoned veteran who knows the ins and outs of the craft [28:34] Most of the time Sam's collaborations work out fine, but every once and while things just don't click right away, so now he researches his potential partners thoroughly [33:50] Sam enjoys working with an artist who's creating their debut record, and then he likes to come back for their fourth go-round [35:14] Sam supports songwriter advocacy groups, helping people in his industry get the financial rewards they deserve [38:44] When Sam finally notched his first number one hit, his uncle, the poet John Hollander, one-upped him by licensing a poem to the Eagles for their big return [41:39] Sam has an awesome slate of upcoming projects, but he doesn't want to jinx them by talking about them too soon [43:08] Although Sam's teenage daughter wants nothing to do with dear old dad, they share an unironic genetic love of the same older music Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Sam Hollander. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @googoodolls @johnrzeznikGGD   @BillyIdol @Stevestevens @KISSOnline @BeeGeesOfficial @Mingus [jazz musician Charles Mingus] @BillEvansEstate @Lloyd_Cole @BlossomDearie1 @questlove @Skynyrd @mollyhatchet @the_eagles @DonHen65828914   @Dokken @fosterthepeople @whoisMGMT @GymClassHeroes @kennyloggins @Mike_McDonald1 @itsMrCross [Christopher Cross] @bozscaggsmusic @PanicAtTheDisco @chicagotheband @MCRofficial [My Chemical Romance] @billyjoel @springsteen @the_real_nash [basketball legend Steve Nash] @BrooklynNets   @wearesonaLA [SONA... Songwriters Of North America org] @TheWarholMuseum [Andy Warhol] @Arcadesongs [songwriter Greg Watenburg]    

Over his long creative career, multi-hyphenate Nelson George has worked with Baz Luhrmann, Misty Copeland, and even Williie Mays on a variety of critically acclaimed projects. Join Nick as he explores the highlights of Nelson's amazing life, a life spent immersed in the worlds of music, literature, and film.   HIGHLIGHTS: [02:12] Growing up in the 1960s, Nelson's mother exposed him to a great deal of classic soul music [04:52] Nelson's monthly radio show, "The Nelson George Mixtape", not only highlights music that he loves, but deep dives into the history and career of the artists [07:10] Nelson points out that, back in the 70s and early 80s, top 40 radio was cross-pollinated by musicians and producers from soul, rock, disco, dance, and pop [09:41] The foundation Nelson laid in his 20s, writing about music, provided the connections that have paved the way for opportunities that came later in his life and career [12:20] After several years in visual arts, Nelson was compelled to begin writing again due to his father's passing from Covid-19 [13:23] Realizing that the market for critical musical history books isn't what it used to be, Nelson moved to subscriber platform Substack, where his writing can be accessed by a worldwide audience [14:51] Over the years Nelson has been a prolific writer, penning over a dozen books about many different musical eras and topics [17:01] Nelson teamed with Baz Luhrmann to create the Netflix show "The Get Down", a story about how hip-hop emerged from the ashes of disco [18:27] For the last two years, Nelson has been producing a series about Tupac and his mother for FX [19:59] Nelson is also producing a documentary about legendary baseball player Willie Mays for HBO [22:45] Meeting Misty Copeland at a party led Nelson to create the documentary "A Ballerina's Tale" about her physical therapy struggles [26:22] Although Nelson is creative in many different areas and disciplines, he believes that the best work comes from concentrating on only one thing at a time [27:54] Although he doesn't journal as much now as he used to, Nelson has years worth of notes and unpublished writing that he draws upon for his new material   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Nelson George. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @algreen @smokeyrobinson @AliShaheed [Ali Shaheed Muhammad from A Tribe Called Quest] @ATCQ [A Tribe Called Quest] @themidnighthour [The Midnight Hour... Ali Shaheed's side project] @RaphaelSaadiq @Miguel @CHICorg [Chic] @nilerodgers @Madonna @DavidBowieReal @TheB52s @PrettyMill1 [Stephanie Mills] @prince @IAMQUEENLATIFAH @BrunoMars @Nas @2PAC [Tupac Shakur] @realWhitney [Whitney Houston] @bazluhrmann @Hughes2Society [director Allen Hughes] @davistamra [director Tamra Davis] @spikelee @mistyonpointe [dancer Misty Copeland] @SayHeyKidsMays08 [Willie Mays] @motown @StaxRecords @villagevoice  

As one of the founding members of legendary power pop band Cheap Trick, bassist Tom Petersson's unique playing style contributed a vital component to their fifty years of rock 'n roll success, resulting in number one hits and a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction. And the hits keep on coming, as the band has just notched its highest-charting album ever, the newly-released "In Another World", during a global pandemic! Surrender to Nick and Tom as they dish about five decades of music, camaraderie, and making it all about the fans.   HIGHLIGHTS:   [02:13] The new album "In Another World" was ready to go in early 2020, but Covid delayed the release until now [02:53] All the members of Cheap Trick contribute ideas for songs, working as a team to write, record, and produce each album [05:20] The band will try any idea just to see if it works, but they usually agree when it's time to move on to something else [06:31] Cheap Trick don't follow trends, they write, record, and release the music they like [07:26] Almost 50 years into their run, Cheap Trick have scored their highest charting album with "In Another World" [08:35] The record label suggested recording the song "In Another World" as a ballad, and the band liked both versions so much, they put them both on the album [09:29] Originally a rhythm guitar player, Tom translated his big style to bass so that he could compete sonically with lead guitarists [10:36] Tom created and designed the triple-stringed bass with the help of friends at Hamer Guitars in Chicago [12:33] Tom has a nice collection of guitars and basses for recording, since different instruments makes a musician play differently [15:18] Cheap Trick started in 1974, so they're quickly approaching their 50th anniversary as a band [16:08] Tom collaborates with artists that he likes and admires, musicians whose sound will mesh with his unique style [18:13] Very early on, Cheap Trick performed a few covers, but they were intent on playing their own music [19:21] Tom and the other Cheap Trick members still play with their unique "Cheap Trick attitude" [22:23] Being locked down during the pandemic has allowed the band a year to be creative and stockpile song ideas [23:50] Cheap Trick is always recording music, not necessarily with an eye on having a Top 40 hit, but mainly because they enjoy the process of making music [25:01] Although they play the hits during a show, the band enjoys throwing deep cuts into the mix for the long-time fans. [27:25] Cheap Trick have a couple of shows booked for the summer, but they're on hold waiting for more venues and shows to open up post-pandemic [28:34] Despite being together for five decades, the band's chemistry prevented them from reaching the "breakup" moment that many other groups face   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Tom Petersson Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   @cheaptrick @CheapTrickRick [Rick Nielsen] @donovanofficial @MrBlackFrancis [Frank Black of The Pixies] @icp   @TheDandyWarhols @petedx11 [Peter Holstrom from The Dandy Warhols] @peteintlairport [Pete's side project] @RollingStones @U2 @PRandR [Paul Revere & The Raiders] @MarkLindsay [from Paul Revere & The Raiders] @HamerGuitars @GretschUSA [guitar company] @LesPaulOfficial @Fender  

At an early age, Charlie Benante had two driving passions: music and art. And he turned those childhood dreams into an amazing career. Not only has Charlie spent the better part of four decades as a musician, pounding the drums for metal legends Anthrax, he expressed his artistic nature by taking an active interest in the artwork and design of their album covers. And when the pandemic hit, he channeled his existential funk into collaborating on a series of cover songs that resulted in his new album "Silver Linings". Enjoy a strong cup of Charlie's coffee as he and Nick discuss the state of the music industry in 2021, teaching today's young women to believe in themselves, and finding love with a fellow nerd.   HIGHLIGHTS:   [07:30] The last time Charlie and Anthrax performed live was at the Dimebash in early 2020, right before the pandemic hit [10:14] Touring the US post-pandemic is hard enough, but the logistics and potential risks of touring overseas before the pandemic ends are even more daunting [11:19] Charlie's new release "Silver Linings" was never meant to be an actual album, it was more an effort to pull himself out of the existential dread surrounding the pandemic through his creativity [13:22] Charlie laments that the first programs cut in school budgets are music and art, things that got him through his childhood [14:38] Charlie looks back on the sad fates that befell some of the bands and artists from the early 90s [16:06] Charlie explains the process of choosing the songs he wanted to cover for "Silver Linings", songs that meant something to him at the time of their release [18:14] Charlie and his friend Andy mixed the new album, as parts were sent in from the various guest performers [18:59] Charlie worked with a ton of amazing artists on "Silver Linings", including members of Skid Row and Suicidal Tendencies [20:15] The new album is being released through Anthrax's label, on multi-colored vinyl only [20:59] Charlie was very hands-on with their record labels when it came to album art, educating himself on the importance of colors and liner notes [21:43] Charlie made sure to strike up friendships with the record label employees that he and the band interacted with, to make things operate smoothly for everyone involved [22:48] This year Anthrax is releasing the graphic novel "Among The Living", a series of comic stories loosely based on songs from their album of the same name [24:59] Charlie and his girlfriend Carla participated in an art show coordinated by "Punk Rock And Paintbrushes", who published a coffee table book based on the show [25:47] When he was a kid, Charlie channeled his love of comic books and music into a direction for his future, a future he succeeded in creating [27:16] Over ten years ago, Charlie's love of coffee led him to create his own brand and blends [30:36] Anthrax has reached a milestone in rock history, celebrating forty years as a band [31:26] Charlie and the members of Anthrax know that they're more than just a group of guys making music, they're a "gang" who are bonded for life, no matter what comes their way [33:44] Charlie holds the record labels to blame for the collapse of physical media sales in the US [35:51] Charlie loves seeing older fans bringing their kids to shows, creating a new generation of Anthrax followers [37:10] When playing live, Charlie puts the limitations of his age aside to make sure the fans hear the signature hits and have a great time [38:53] Charlie's new girlfriend Carla is just as much of a pop culture nerd as he is, the two of them spending their date nights drawing and binge-watching genre shows [40:58] One of the most radical moments in Charlie's life was the loss of his father at five, a tragedy that impacted his family for years afterward [43:30] Charlie doesn't see a hunger in the metal community anymore, that new signature sound that will revitalize the genre like Anthrax and Metallica did back in the day [49:39] Charlie looks back fondly on the 1991 tour Anthrax did with Alice In Chains, when the bands would hang out together between shows   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Charlie Benante. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @Anthrax @TheFrankBello [bassist for Anthrax] @jonshadfall1 [Jon Donais, guitarist for Anthrax] @OfficialRunDMC @rushtheband @Metallica @Slayer @Megadeth @AliceInChains @officialKeef [Keith Richards] @cher @Sum41 @MassiveAttackUK @RobZombie @pilofficial [Public Image Ltd.] @ButcherBabies [his girlfriend Carla's band] @OfficialSkidRow @deathangel @thelittleidiot [Moby] @OFFICIALSTIG [Suicidal Tendencies] @elektrarecords @IslandRecords @nealcasal @Z2comics [publisher of Anthrax's graphic novel] @CoreyTaylorRock [from Slipknot, also comic writer] @gerardway [comic writer] @G_Nicotero [makeup effects] @DarkMatter2521 [coffee distributor] @Disney @DCComics @Marvel Dimebash   

Most people would be satisfied with having recorded one of the most successful songs in music history, but not DC Glenn. Landing in Atlanta in the early 1990s just as the city's music and club scene was booming, DC and his partner Steve Roll'n formed the hip hop duo Tag Team, whose first single "Whoomp! (There It Is)" quickly became both a massive worldwide hit and a cultural milestone. But DC wasn't about to stop there. He spent the following years learning and mastering a dizzying number of skills and professions, everything from fashion photography to voice acting to public relations. And despite a twenty year legal battle, and a global pandemic, his "never stop moving" attitude resulted in 2020 being one of his most successful years ever. Join Nick as he and DC revisit a career that grew out of seeds of positivity DC planted throughout his incredible life. Sprinkles!   HIGHLIGHTS:   [02:28] DC recalls his time at Atlanta's Magic City Gentlemen's Club, starting as a cook and working his way up to DJ [05:18] With artists like Babyface, Bobby Brown, and Too Short moving to Atlanta in the early 90s, the music and club scene was exploding as DC started his own musical career [06:01] DC treated the women at the strip clubs with respect, and to this day they still appreciate him for that [06:50] DC's time in the clubs taught him skills that have served him well in life [08:28] The immediate success of "Whoomp" caused Tag Team to rush through the production of their first album, which caused legal problems that lasted two decades [10:43] After the fallout from band's legal issues, DC went on a journey of self-education to learn about money management, marketing, fashion photography, and other things that enriched his life and business [13:16] DC theorizes that "Whoomp!" was stuck at number two on the charts for weeks, because the music industry's dislike for rap at the time caused changes the criteria for ranking songs [14:56] DC made a vow to be the same person he was as a DJ, no matter how famous or successful he became [16:08] Over several years DC trained himself as a paralegal in order to fight the legal battle to reclaim the rights to his music, a twenty year struggle that he finally won [19:04] Once his legal battles were over in 2017, DC was questioning with what to do next in his life, when voice over and acting work came along [21:27] The pandemic ground the world to a halt, and forced DC and others to reevaluate what they're doing with their lives [23:49] By redoing his old voice work lessons, DC found his skills so improved that he booked commercials and movies, even during the pandemic [26:54] DC realized he wanted to make music again, so he tapped into teachers working as tutors during the pandemic to get him back up to speed [29:11] DC found out that Tag Team booked a lucrative Geico commercial after the company called him on his special Tag Team phone [31:51] The incredible amount of preparation DC put into what seems like a simple commercial resulted in its viral appeal [32:30] DC believes that people look for rewards for their work right away, as opposed to keep moving and waiting for the successes to build [33:35] Although the Covid protocols in the Atlanta film industry are strict, DC deals with it because testing positive could potentially knock him out of work [35:18] If DC runs into obstacles in his career, he joins the appropriate organization to learn from professionals who've mastered their craft [37:58] By never looking back, by never letting himself be stopped, DC is still out there in the public eye, functioning as his own public relations firm [40:34] DC learned that press releases are powerful "Trojan horses" to get the word out about all his other work and skills to the larger social networks [42:25] DC intends to leave this earth with no regrets about living his life and taking chances [43:09] Over the years DC has learned how to deal positively with negative energy that comes at him [46:10] DC appreciates the "collateral sprinkles" in his life, the unexpected positive consequences of his experiences and jobs and personal interactions   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, DC Glenn. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @TagTeamWhoomp @KennyEdmonds [Babyface] @TooShort @jermainedupri @KingBobbyBrown @Geico @tylerperry Magic City Gentlemen's Club

Emerging from the fertile Minneapolis scene of the 1980s, Gary Louris and his band The Jayhawks made a name for themselves with their unique blend of country and alternative rock influences. Over the following three decades, Gary created an impressive body of work, both as a producer and a solo artist, channeling both skills into the writing and recording of his new solo album "Jump For Joy". Join Nick as he and Gary cover a wide array of topics involving the ever-changing music industry and what it takes to remain inspired as a songwriter.   HIGHLIGHTS:   [01:41] Although he's still based in Minneapolis, love brought Gary to Canada, where he lives now [02:34] Between working with The Jayhawks and releasing his new solo album "Jump For Joy", Gary has stayed busy during the pandemic [04:19] Gary looks forward to releasing much more solo work in the years to come [05:11] Gary played every real and virtual instrument on his new album [06:03] Gary believes that the state of the music business is forcing musicians to learn how to do everything on their own [07:23] Gary looks back over his history with the Jayhawks, starting with a flurry of demos in 1985 [09:14] After repackaging their demos for their second album, the Jayhawks were "discovered" and signed to Rick Rubin's Def American Records [11:29] Gary theorizes that Minneapolis had the magic ingredients - clubs, record stores, and diversity - that a city needs to produce an amazing music scene [15:43] Gary feels that if Minneapolis fans embraced a band, they embraced them big-time, usually before the rest of the country caught on [16:24] After many years away, Gary moved back to a much-changed Minneapolis, just as the pandemic and the George Floyd protests began [19:14] Over the decades, Gary's role and standing within The Jayhawks changed significantly as the band itself evolved [22:06] For the last Jayhawks record, Gary made a conscious decision to step back and let the other band members have more control [23:07] Gary believes that songwriting is a younger person's game [26:16] Producing other bands and musicians lets Gary tap into lessons he learned from the producers he worked with in the past [28:54] In his workshops, Gary teaches that there are two sides to songwriting: the inspiration, and the crafting [30:20] Gary recalls working with legendary producers like Peter Buck, Ray Davies, and Rick Rubin [34:43] Gary explains that "Jump For Joy" is more of a double entendre than a positive statement, because he always finds himself drawn to darker themes [35:34] Gary was asked to write a kid's song for Nickelodeon, but it was rejected for being "too melancholy"   Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Gary Louris Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @the_jayhawks @prince @RayDDavies @TheKinks @remhq Peter Buck @RollingStones @JimmyPage @ledzeppelin @CountingCrows @theblackcrowes @TheWallflowers @johnhiattmusic @mariamckee  @RickRubin @BobEzrin  @BigStarBand @TheClash @tompetty @ChiliPeppers @GDrakoulias @tuckermartine @irsrecords @AMRecordsinc @CapitolRecords @AbbeyRoad @Nickelodeon Brendan O'Brien   Brian Paulson        

Think it's too late in life to follow your creative dreams? Then let Robert Finley show you how it's done. Over six decades as a student, a soldier, a carpenter, and a family man, he made sure the blues remained a part of the fabric of his life. But when he was forced to retire due to failing eyesight, Robert decided that it was time to take his music seriously. An impromptu jam session led Robert to a deal with Fat Possum Records, and the beginning of his new career as a recording star at sixty-one years of age. Join Nick as Robert reminisces about his amazing life and the lessons learned along the way, a life that has taken him from rural Louisiana, to touring the world with legendary session musicians, to the upcoming release of his new album "Sharecropper's Son".   HIGHLIGHTS:   [02:01] Robert looks back on the low budget recording of his first album in 1999 [03:10] Robert was born and raised in northern Louisiana, the heartland of the Southern blues [04:32] Robert credits his religious upbringing for giving him an open mind about faith and how it applies to the everyday world [09:12] When he was a boy, Robert used the money his father gave him for shoes to buy a guitar [11:55] As a 10 year old kid, Robert was routinely exposed to loud blues music from the juke joint across the street from his church [13:46] Robert has always been able to use the Bible to justify being his own person and not following the crowd [16:54] Losing his father at 17 drove Robert to joining the Army, despite losing many friends to the Vietnam war [21:11] Robert has friends who were there with him from the early days, but he's learned that some people become haters when you make it in life [22:42] Robert's musical talent was constantly being rewarded during his military career [31:18] In 2015 Robert realized he was losing his sight, but even after being diagnosed with glaucoma he persevered [32:21] When Robert got out of the military, he started a gospel group with his mother that performed live on the radio [35:18] Robert's dad was a carpenter who built the house he grew up in back in the 1950s, a house where Robert's daughter and grandson are living now [36:53] After his second marriage ended, Robert found he could travel about the country easier because he only had to look out for himself [39:27] Gathering a crowd during a jam session in Arkansas in 2015, Robert wound up playing a 12 hour set for appreciative crowds [48:55] Tim Duffy of Music Maker Relief Foundation saw Robert performing, and after recording some of his songs, introduced him to the people at Fat Possum Records [50:37] While Robert was recording "Age Don't Mean A Thing", his first record with Fat Possum, he was attending a school for the blind, to learn how to work with his diminishing eyesight [51:35] After fellow label mate Dan Auerbach got Robert to sing on his musical book project, Auerbach decided to record and produce Robert's second album "Goin' Platinum!" in three days [56:46] The session players who worked with Robert on "Goin' Platinum" had such a great time in the studio, they came out of retirement to go on tour with him   Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Robert Finley. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @FatPossum @theblackkeys @danauerbach @musicmakerblues [Tim Duffy's foundation, the guy who saw Robert at his jam in Arkansas] @ArethaFranklin @algreen @JimBeam    

Come for the music... stay for the knowledge! Rick Beato's career has taken him on an amazing journey, from the halls of academia, to hits on the Internet. After several years of performing and producing in Atlanta, Rick developed a broad curriculum of training programs that help people of all ages learn about music. This natural inclination to teach, coupled with his extensive knowledge of music theory, led Rick to create a successful YouTube channel that delivers an entertaining mix of pop culture and education to millions of subscribers. Join Nick as he and Rick swap war stories about the early days of grunge, the ups and downs of social media, and building an audience in today's unpredictable online world. HIGHLIGHTS: [02:02] Rick explores how an old guy with white hair could create a successful YouTube channel [03:34] Right after he puts up a video, Rick will check the comments for helpful technical notes [05:16] After getting a masters in jazz, Rick took a job as an educator on a whim [06:50] Signing a publishing deal with Polygram in the early 90s allowed Rick to quit his job and become a performer and producer [08:38] Rick has created several levels of ear training programs, including Nuryl, which was developed at the time for his unborn son [11:32] Over three years Rick's YouTube video slowly and steadily built an audience, until the breakout success of his first viral video [12:38] Rick details some of his earlier videos that started getting him noticed, including his now-classic list of Top 20 acoustic guitar songs [14:25] Rick gushes over the dark yet joyous mood of Alice In Chains' "I Stay Away" and other powerful songs from the grunge era [18:14] Rick has no idea what's going to be popular, so he just creates content that he likes for his "What Makes A Song Work?" series [21:16] Creating videos for Rick's channel is incredibly time consuming, from music production to editing to asset management [22:38] Rick doesn't have a series of episodes planned out... When he gets an idea, he makes a video [24:37] Thanks to the success of his channel, Rick has gotten to interact with some amazing musicians [26:28] Rick recalls writing and recording the number one song "Carolina" with country band Parmalee [29:48] Rick keeps things simple in his videos so that people who aren't familiar with music theory can understand his lessons [30:24] Rick asks questions with his "What Makes A Song Great?" series, digging into the essence of songs that people love and become big hits   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook.   Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest Rick Beato. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @Casey [Casey Neistat... YouTuber] @chriscornell @soundgarden @AliceInChains @queensryche @stevevai @stevelukather @JPetrucci @eltonofficial @BernieTaupinRP @parmalee @peterframpton @Nirvana @jethrotull @dreamtheaternet @PolygramRecords @ASCAP  

He's born-and-raised Southern. He's proudly queer. He's unabashedly pop. But Fancy Hagood is about to show the world that he's much, much more. Finding chart-topping success at an early age through collaborations with Ariana Grande and Dr. Luke, Fancy decided to walk away from an industry dictated by fearful executives that wanted to pigeonhole him and his music. Six years later he has emerged with his debut album, "Southern Curiosity", an amazing collection of songs that uses his unique musical voice to tell his story as a queer man. Join Nick as he shares Fancy's inspiring journey, a journey that took him from the suburbs of Arkansas to the beginnings of what promises to be an incredible musical career.   HIGHLIGHTS:   [02:14] At 17, Fancy left the conservative environs of Arkansas for the musical mecca of Nashville [04:32] While in LA Fancy worked with big-time producer Dr. Luke and manager Scooter Braun [05:11] Fancy was stunned to discover that being gay didn't fit into the "Hollywood star" model, so in order to stay true to himself and his music, he left the industry [06:53] Luckily, Fancy's record label and management let him out of his record deals so he could pursue his own path [08:01] Fancy took some time to figure out who he was and what he wanted before beginning to write his debut album "Southern Curiosity" [09:20] Fancy has fought and sacrificed to tell his story the way he wanted to tell it through his music [09:47] Fancy collaborated with musicians and producers in Nashville and London, people who understood his desire to tell his queer story bravely and truthfully [12:05] A couple of songs on "Southern Curiosity" are credited to Fancy's old stage name Who Is Fancy, but all the new songs are credited to him [13:12] The song "Mr. Atlanta" was co-written in London, where the conversation about being queer was much more open and accepted [14:16] Fancy did a little bit of touring back in 2015 with Ariana Grande, but he's dying to get on stage solo and perform his new music [15:46] Fancy's music didn't fit into any of the Hollywood marketing niches, so he left the industry to make his own "queer Southern pop" [19:20] Fancy no longer lets marketing groups decide his career, he's proudly out and eager to share his queer story with the world [21:28] The external pressures put on Fancy in LA created in him a self-defeating attitude, until he removed himself from the environment and learned to appreciate himself as he is [23:37] Surprisingly, some of the harshest criticism Fancy has received both personally and professionally was from other gay men [24:07] To Fancy, being gay doesn't mean that he's competing with other gay performers and artists, there's room for everyone at the table [26:17] Coming out at a young age taught Fancy that nothing in life is black and white [27:21] Self-taught on piano and guitar, Fancy wrote most of "Southern Curiosity" on piano [28:55] Fancy looks up to icons like Elton John and Adele, and genre-bending artists like Kasey Musgraves [30:52] In an attempt to reinvigorate his career, Fancy's publishing company Downtown Music Publishing sent him to London to help him find his artistic voice   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps.   Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Fancy Hagood. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @TheDoctorLuke @scooterbraun @ArianaGrande @Meghan_Trainor @samsmith @eltonofficial @Adele @KaseyMusgraves @troyesivan @toferbrown @AudraMaeMusic @the_brummies  

Drawn to the desert enclave of Tucson for its diverse music scene, Saul Millan and Caleb Michel joined their considerable talents to distill their mutual love of Latin American pop, jazz, and cultural music into the distinct sounds of Los Esplifs. Since 2018 they've recorded and released two albums and several EPs, all the while spreading the Los Esplifs philosophy by sitting in with local legends like Calexico and Orkesta Mendoza. Join Nick as he and Caleb and Saul go deep into the current political landscape, the importance of Cuba to Latin music, and the incredible generosity of their fellow Arizona musicians.   HIGHLIGHTS: [01:48] Saul and Caleb met at a jazz club performance [02:48] Just hanging out and jamming led to the formation of Los Esplifs in 2019 [03:54] Los Esplifs has a rotating membership, with several performers coming from local Arizona bands [05:29] Caleb and Saul explain who played what instrument on the new record "ESTRAIK BACK" [06:36] Caleb recorded and toured with Afro-Cuban All Stars for the last seven years [06:57] Saul worked with local bands like Afro-Cuban All Stars, Iron And Wine, and Calexico [07:55] The Tucson music community is collaborative and diverse [09:45] Saul and Caleb explore the reasons behind Tucson's incredible multi-cultural music scene [12:13] Caleb and Saul explain the origins of the psychedelic elements in their music, ranging from the shores of Cuba to New York in the 70's [16:40] Saul and Caleb dive into the meaning behind the new song "Otro Pais", and how it reflects the current immigration situation [19:00] The new record was started when the pandemic lockdown began, and that had a big effect on the band's songwriting [21:36] Caleb and Saul debate the pros and cons of the label "Latinx" [23:46] Latin music, especially from Puerto Rico, is finally getting its due on the American charts [26:14] Los Esplifs didn't get to do much touring before the lockdown, but they hope to get out on the road because they love playing live [27:36] Saul and Caleb maintain a busy schedule because it allows them to infuse their Los Esplifs vibe into other musical projects [28:29] Los Esplifs have received incredible support from the established bands in the Tucson scene that want to help out new artists [29:30] Brazilian popster Sessa's album "Grandeza" is new music that Caleb and Saul are enjoying immensely [30:32] Parts of the new album were recorded in a living room, and a closet   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook.   Find out more about today's guests, Saul Millan and Caleb Michel of Los Esplifs. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @casadecalexico @IMS_MIS [the Mexican Institute Of Sound] @JuandeMarcos1 [leader of Afro-Cuban All Stars] @VoxUrbana @Jerusafunk @SlowMosesBand @OrkestaMendoza @IronAndWine @giantsand @XIXA_tuxon @Residente [leader of band Calle 13] @ZiaRecords [label for Sessa] @Faniamusic Mesquite (Tucson band)   Los Puchos   Dust & Stone Recording Studios   Johnny Pacheco    

Participating in the now-classic soundtrack that ushered in the new century, William Goldsmith pounded the drums for legendary bands like Sunny Day Real Estate and Foo Fighters, until his frustration with the industry drove him to take a decade-long break from music altogether. But a chance meeting with a devoted musician and father inspired William to get back behind the drum kit, and share his passion and talents with his children. Nick and William reminisce about the music scene of the alternative era, and how his career and life have left him with no regrets. HIGHLIGHTS: [01:49] William discusses the origins of his new band Assertion [03:55] When William went on sabbatical from music, he shut everything off, even casually listening [05:39] Moving fifteen times over a five-year span meant that all William's music gear was packed away [06:45] William explains how the new Assertion album "Intermission" was written and recorded [10:56] William is looking forward to touring with Assertion, but his family comes first [12:35] Sunny Day Real Estate signing with Sub Pop during the 90s alternative boom was a complete fluke [16:17] William left his band to play with the Foo Fighters, and many other groups, but he eventually made his way back to Sunny Day Real Estate [18:59] William understands that the band's attitude didn't help Sunny Day be more popular [21:09] As a kid, William was first influenced by his brother playing drums, but then he heard Rush... and that was it [24:23] William and Assertion produced their new album themselves, using what they learned to make the new album they've just started [25:48] The pandemic threw off Assertion's touring schedule, so the band continued writing and recording [27:36] Now that he's back into music, William hasn't really discovered much new stuff, he's found himself returning to music from "the old days" [29:04] There are a few unreleased Sunny Day songs that were recently discovered in William's vault, but he has no plans to make them available as of yet [30:31] William has no real regrets, because the life he's led has brought him to where he is now   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, William Goldsmith Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @AssertionBand @foofighters @thebeatles @yesofficial @ledzeppelin @StevieWonder @pinkfloyd @rushtheband @sdreband [Sunny Day Real Estate] @PigSnoutBand @jeremyenigk @subpop @spartanrecords [William's new label for Assertion] Steely Dan 

Growing up in the melting pot of Tucson primed guitarist and singer Brian Lopez for absorbing the cultural music of other countries. Graduating from college with a background in classical guitar, Brian made a name for himself in the band Mostly Bears before striking out as both a solo artist and an acclaimed sideman. With his band Xixa, Brian has channeled his many influences into the new album "Genesis", a collection of songs that reflect the concerns of our Covid-rattled world. Pour yourself a big mug of chicha and kick back as Nick and Brian talk about touring in Europe, how an artist's political slant informs their art, and the rise of today's Seinfeld hipsters. HIGHLIGHTS: [01:09] Brian describes his new band, Xixa, and how they got started as a Peruvian chicha cover band [05:09] Xixa recorded their new album "Genesis" as a group, before the pandemic lockdown [06:33] The song "Land Where We Lie" was a blatant mix of South American cumbia music and 80s New Wave vibes [07:10] Brian explores the various themes touched on by the songs, and how the album's title has multiple meanings [09:55] Brian explains that not touring and being home has given him a deeper love of the craft of songwriting [11:34] Brian is a multi-instrumentalist with a classical guitar background, but he loves piano [13:03] Brian's band Mostly Bears survived their tours thanks to Wal-Mart's deli meats [16:09] Howe Gelb of Giant Sand became a mentor and "path finder" for Brian's career [17:43] Brian tries to find a balance between collaborations and his own personal projects [20:14] Brian appreciates the break from the business side of music that being a sideman provides [21:35] Brian has toured more overseas than here in the US because there were more opportunities [23:20] Xixa and "Genesis" are becoming very popular in South America, prompting a possible tour [24:14] Brian and Nick rave about the beauty and art culture of Mexico City [26:03] Brian participated in the Kennedy Center "Arts Across America" program during the lockdown [28:58] Brian feels more politically activated these days, and it's reflected in his art at times [29:58] Brian's musical influences range from pop of The Beatles to the thrash of Nirvana [32:10] It's official: the early 90s are back in fashion, both musically and stylistically [33:19] Brian can't stand the way the term "psychedelic" is applied so broadly to various styles of music [36:03] Brian loves being immersed in the blended cultures that make up the Tucson experience [38:13] Maintaining a studio during the pandemic has been tricky [39:37] Brian's opinions on certain artists have changed over time, as he comes to appreciate their art   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Brian Lopez Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @XIXA_tuxon @giantsand @howegelb_ [of the band Giant Sand] @casadecalexico [the band Calexico] @KTTunstall @vivaelatino [Music festival] @kencen [The Kennedy Center] @thebeatles cPearlJam @soundgarden @Nirvana @ladygaga

Forget Seattle... Detroit is and always will be Rock City! Raised on the classic R'n'R sound of Motor City radio, singer Vinnie Dombroski suddenly found himself and his band Sponge swept up in the alternative music frenzy of the early 90s. Over the last two decades he has expanded his musical portfolio, recording with a who's who of alternative legends in Spys4Darwin, founding outlaw country band The Orbitsuns, and reuniting with his Sponge bandmates. Join Nick and Vinnie as they discuss what it means to be a frontman, the storied history of Detroit's recording studios, and his potential future as a nomad of the highways. HIGHLIGHTS: [01:27] Vinnie and his band were touring extensively, until the pandemic hit [03:01] The Sponge lineup has changed over the years, but has been pretty solid since 2003 [03:57] Vinnie has kept busy creatively through both solo projects and collaborations with a wide range of musicians [05:39] A new Sponge record is ready for release, as is Lucid, a "super-group" collaboration recorded during the lockdown [07:18] Vinnie revisits the music scene in Detroit in the late 80s and early 90s, and how the "alternative revolution" affected everything [08:48] Back in the day, Vinnie recorded at legendary Detroit studios like The Loft [09:28] Vinnie worked with producer Joel Martin, who recorded Eminem and the Bass Brothers [11:33] Sponge had several songs that charted on the Billboard rock charts [13:01] Vinnie looks back on the history of the song "Plowed", and the lasting legacy of 90s music [14:46] Vinnie analyzes the power and the timely lyrics of "Plowed" [16:37] Howard Stern is a huge fan of "Plowed" [17:53] Vinnie looks back on balancing side projects with his responsibilities in Sponge [19:27] Sponge is beginning to get involved with live streaming, starting in March 2021 [20:59] Vinnie maintains his musical creativity through his love of writing songs, whether for his country band or his rock projects [23:34] There is actually crossover between Vinnie's country and rock audiences, and Detroit has a history of rockers loving country [25:01] Jerry Cantrell saw Vinnie's country band The Orbitsons play, and didn't know quite what to make of them [26:25] As a kid, Vinnie was inspired by bands as diverse as David Bowie, Psychedelic Furs, and The Clash [29:05] One of Vinnie's radical life-changing moments was an epiphany that extracted him from substance abuse and led him back to his music [31:05] Abandoning a tour with Soundgarden was another radical moment, but Vinnie recovered and has been moving forward ever since [35:10] Being the frontman of a band means that, at the end of the day, a lot of responsibility falls in your lap as the de facto leader [36:48] Looking to the future, Vinnie just wants to play music until he can't play anymore, then he'll ride off into the sunset in an RV [37:56] Currently Vinnie is digging music from Tanya Tucker, Brandi Carlile, and Shooter Jennings   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Vinnie Dombroskie Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @spongetheband @Orbitsuns @DetroitCobras @BangTango2020 @soundgarden @Megadeth @FearFactory @ChiliPeppers @STPBand @googoodolls @janesaddiction @REALFugazi @ledzeppelin @acdc @JeffBassMusic [one half of producing team Bass Brothers] @Eminem @HowardStern @kkristofferson @ShelSilverstein @JerryCantrell @ShooterJenning @DavidBowieReal @IggyPop @pfurs @thevelvetTO @alicecooper @FEARLeeVing @TheClash @tanyatucker @brandicarlile @BillyDonBurns @jamey_johnson @JoelMartinMusic @CleopatraRecord

With the onslaught of new music available every day, it's hard for a new artist to stand out. But Caroline Kingsbury isn't going to let that get in her way. Realizing at an early age she wanted to make music, her life was changed forever when family tragedy and an inner awakening showed her the path she was meant to follow. Years spent writing, recording, and touring led to the collection of songs that form her debut album, "Heaven's Just A Flight", a personal and sometimes raw chronicle of her life and the experiences that brought her to where she is today. Listen in as Nick and Caroline explore the pros and cons of being an independent artist in today's social media climate.   HIGHLIGHTS:   [01:36] Caroline discusses her debut full-length album, "Heaven's Just A Flight" [02:14] Caroline attended Belmont University, where she combined her music and her faith [04:12] Caroline picked up the guitar at 13, which led her to songwriting [05:38] Caroline explores her youth, growing up in Florida near Cape Canaveral [06:47] Caroline delves into the creation of her new album, and the collaborations that helped make it happen [09:08] Coming out, especially in her Christian environment, was a "deconstruction" of self for Caroline [10:52] Caroline's brother's cancer triggered a wave of change and turmoil in her life, which led to her finding her true path [15:03] Caroline goes through the process of how she wrote, assembled and released her album as an independent artist [22:43] Caroline discusses the challenge of social media, and the pressure it creates to compare herself to other artists' efforts [26:56] Caroline followed an old boyfriend from Nashville to Los Angeles, but getting out of her comfort zone benefited her creatively [28:57] Caroline got to do a little touring before the pandemic hit [30:09] Caroline gushes about Cyndi Lauper's support for the LGBTQ Community and how she has inspired Caroline's attitude towards her art and her career   Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Caroline Kingsbury Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @yebbasmith [Caroline's friend Abbey Smith] @thelumineers @cyndilauper @RATM [Rage Against The Machine] @thebeatles @The_Gifted_Music   @pmbauermusic [Peter Bauer of The Walkmen] @TheWalkmen @AlexLahey @NASA @forallmankind_  

Ross Copperman does it all. He writes hit songs. He produces hit records. He nurtures the next wave of musical superstars through his philanthropic work. And somehow he also finds the time to be a husband and father. From his early days as a reluctant eight year old banging away on an upright piano, Ross eventually flirted with a solo career across the pond before returning to the States, where he became one of Nashville's most in-demand players. A chart-topping songwriter and producer with twenty-nine number one hits to his name, the upcoming release of his newest EP brings Ross' career full circle, returning him to his pop music roots. Hang out in the virtual studio with Nick and Ross as they weigh in on a wide range of topics, from the differences between songwriting for yourself and for other artists, to the seismic changes that have leveled the playing field in the music industry.   HIGHLIGHTS:   [02:08] The song "I Hope", performed and written by Gabby Barrett, and produced by Ross, is nominated for Single Of The Year by the Academy Of Country Music [02:50] Ross explains how he came to meet and work with Gabby [05:40] Ross' obsession with songwriting took him from Virginia to the clubs of New York [07:35] From his success in New York, Ross was signed by a British label and put out his first album [09:36] In England, Ross learned a great deal about producing records [10:19] The title for Ross' album, "Welcome To Reality", came to him in a dream [10:56] Although he's back in the US, Ross still has professional ties to England [11:49] Ross has a series of new EPs coming out, starting with "Somewhere There's A Light On" [13:31] Ross' creative energy is invigorated by his focus on his new songwriting and recording [15:18] The pandemic and social media have completely changed the live music business [16:15] Ross' goal in the coming year is to play a theater, but maintain his new recording streak [17:16] Leaving England for Nashville, Ross found himself taking advantage of all the opportunities that came his way [20:29] Ross' big break in Nashville came when he met his life-long friend and mentor Josh Van Valkenburg [21:44] Once he was established in Nashville, Ross had a decade-long string of country hits with artists like Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, and Blake Shelton [23:29] Some artists like collaborating with Ross over Zoom, but some enjoy working in the same space [25:57] The song "John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16" was inspired by the vignettes of American life that Ross remembered and loved [27:06] Ross' songwriting skills have evolved, and his strengths have changed over the years [28:26] Every song Ross writes starts in his home studio, but the real recording happens in a professional set-up [30:30] Ross' musical talents weren't inherited, they came from his own personal drive [31:19] Ross doesn't write to chase musical trends or social events, he just writes [32:32] Nashville is changing positively in many cultural and social ways [33:59] There is so much new music being release today, it's almost impossible to keep up with it all [35:39] Ross' non-profit Song Farm focuses on teaching high school kids how to make and record music   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook.   Find out more about today's guest, Ross Copperman. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @GabbyBarrett_ @ACMawards @taylorswift13 @kennychesney @KeithUrban @MarenMorris @kanyewest @johnlegend @MarkRonson @TheWho @Pete_Townshend @rogerdaltry @RobertPlant @robbiewilliams @shanemcanally @bmaloufmix @KevinKadish @DierksBentley @BitterEndNYC @ColumbiaRecords @kevinmgriffin @betterthanezra @natashabdnfield @thescript @guyachambers @vanvalk13 [Josh Van Valkenburg, Ross' friend and mentor] @jeremyzucker @chelseacutler @thompsonsquare @oasis @amywinehouse @RCARecords  @PhotoFinish [Photo Finish Records] @edsheeran Song Farm Ashley Gorley

For three decades, one record company ruled the music charts. But in the blink of an eye, their reign was over. After crafting in-depth biographies of music legends like Brian Wilson and Bruce Springsteen, New York Time best-selling author Peter Ames Carlin decided to tackle his most sweeping subject yet: the history of Warner Bros. Records. Through a series of wide-ranging interviews with industry legends Mo Ostin, Lenny Waronker, and many others, Peter wrote the book "Sonic Boom", the amazing story of a record label that put artists before commerce, and in the process built a musical dynasty. Join Nick and Peter as they discuss the tumultuous history of Warner Bros. Records, from its formation as a way to keep the studio's actors from making money for other companies, through the heyday of the 1970's psychedelic rock era, to the corporate machinations that tanked the label in the 1990s. HIGHLIGHTS: [02:00] Peter explains how his childhood record collection led him to write his new book, "Sonic Boom" [05:26] Legendary producer Lenny Waronker returned to Warners Music, on the sole condition that he could get his first job back, as a low-level A&R guy [08:22] Peter explores the origins of Warner Bros. Records under the watch of Jack Warner [10:52] Peter faced a challenge in writing his book, in trying to balance the Mo Ostin part of his story with the Warner Bros. Music part [13:13] Peter realized early on that the personalities running the company were going to be the heart of the book [15:45] Peter put a lot of work into his book proposal to convince the major players to get on board [18:54] Writing about Paul Simon and Bruce Springsteen exposed Peter to the rivalries between Warner Bros. Records and other record labels [21:52] Mo Ostin broke open the "no rock 'n roll" floodgates at Warner Bros./Reprise by signing The Kinks [25:37] Mo Ostin realized that Top 40 radio wasn't going to be the future of music, because Baby Boomers wanted more sophisticated rock music [26:37] Warner Bros. gave artists the time to build an audience and a back catalog [28:47] Stan Cornyn, who hated advertising, created a unique and humorous marketing voice for Warner Bros. Music that appealed to younger people [33:04] Warner Bros. Records missed the punk/new wave trend, but they bought Sire Records and suddenly had Talking Heads and Madonna on their roster [35:34] Mo Ostin was candid about his difficult business relationship with Seymour Stein, the founder of Sire Records [40:14] Warner Bros. Records was finally done in by Corporate America, and it ended in the most "soap opera way" ever [48:41] When Peter was a TV critic, he came to the realization that every culture-changing show was an accident that evolved from the creators working without corporate intervention [51:05] Peter describes his creative writing process, and the "creative calculus" he uses to come up with an angle that inspires him   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook.   Find out more about today's guest, Peter Ames Carlin Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @nytimes @warnermusic @VerveRecords @sirerecords @RepriseRecords @AtlanticRecords @seymourstein @GeffenRecords @RollingStones @springsteen @Madonna @neilYoungNYA @fleetwoodmac @PaulSimonMusic @EricClapton @jonimitchell @JamesTaylor_com @RandyNewman @thevandykeparks @remhq @TalkingHeadsHQ @TheKinks @thebeatles @GratefulDead @Prince @JimiHendrix @franksinatra Mo Ostin  Lenny Waronker Michael Ostin  Ahmet Ertegun   

Social media platforms have become so crowded and chaotic, it's almost impossible for a true artist to make their talents known... until now. Vero is more than an app, it's a carefully and thoughtfully designed digital community that allows creative types to display their art, without the platform's design getting in the way. Not only are founder Ayman Hariri and Vero Music head Pete Lawrie passionately involved in running the company, they're enthusiastic members of the community themselves. Log on with Nick and join the next wave of the online artistic revolution, as Ayman and Pete dive into the real-world philosophy that guides the Vero development team. HIGHLIGHTS: [02:21] Ayman explains the origin of Vero, the social media platform for creators [06:03] Vero was designed methodically and thoughtfully over several years [07:11] Despite never being formally launched, Vero has built a substantial user base [08:54] Pete describes Vero's music label, Vero Music, and how he got involved [11:35] Vero allows the user to control what content they see, without censoring others' ideas and opinions [13:52] The Vero developers use their algorithm powers for creative good, not corporate evil [15:36] Vero Music works with a "modular" style of distribution that is tailored to the musician [19:30] The Vero Music artists have been discovered through networking, and from the app [25:02] Ayman brings what he's learned about the world into the development of Vero [31:17] The Vero team is looking into micropayments, subscriptions, and other electronic revenue methods to help artists earn money for their creative efforts [37:10] Ayman describes how director Zack Snyder used Vero for both promotion and philanthropy   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps.   Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guests, Ayman Hariri & Pete Lawrie Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @verotruesocial @ahariri @ZackSnyder @thunderjackson @DanaAndTheWolf Jaron Lenier   @hbomax @snydercut (Zack Snyder's Justice League movie on HBO Max) @SocialDilemma (the documentary)

Aaron Lee Tasjan never met a boundary he didn't like to push against until it toppled right over. Realizing at an early age that music school wasn't for him, Aaron struck out for the Big Apple to chart his own creative course, both as a member of Semi-Precious Weapons, and as a solo performer. He brings his quirky, flirting-with-androgyny sensibilities to everything he does, whether it's belting out spur-of-the-moment lyrics for his agit-pop songcraft, or working behind the console as a producer for Drivin' N' Cryin'. Follow along as Nick and Aaron navigate a freewheeling walk down memory lane that takes them from the bars of New York City to the star-studded stages of Bonnaroo. HIGHLIGHTS: [01:58] Aaron unpacks his new album, "Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!", and the unorthodox recording process that led to its creation [04:09] Aaron explains what prompted him to make the move from New York to Nashville [06:23] Aaron is too busy with his own music to participate in any side projects [09:08] Aaron describes how promoting music today differs from "back in the day" [11:54] Personal experience with gender fluidity and self-expression became important elements of Aaron's music [15:16] To the amazement of many, Aaron brought drag performers to an awards performance in Nashville [17:49] Aaron's love of 50s jazz guitarists didn't jibe with what the Berkelee School Of Musc wanted to teach him [19:56] Thanks to Tony Visconti, Aaron got an offer to play with his idols The New York Dolls [21:49] One too many 'shrooms led to an unforgettable night for Aaron on the Bonnaroo stage Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook.   Find out more about today's guest, Aaron Lee Tasjan Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @ToddSnider @JohnPrineMusic @kkristofferson @drivinncryin @annkpowers  @ChuckProphet @TheRubinoos @leeannwomack @Wynonna @Tonuspomus   @new_york_dolls @SteveConteNYC @Bonnaroo @edhelms @MissMargoPrice @BerkleeCollege  

In a career spanning five decades, Ann Wilson has seen and done it all. Starting out as a young woman who just wanted to make music with her sister, Ann shattered the rock 'n roll glass ceiling as she soared to the top of the charts and into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. After a string of classic hits with her band Heart, Ann found a creative renaissance through the support of her new husband, along with a social media presence that connected her directly to her fans. Jump on the tour bus with Nick and Ann as they review her early days as a Marine brat, her reinvention as a solo performer, and how she's navigated the major changes in the music industry over the years. HIGHLIGHTS: [01:32] Ann describes how her professional life has been impacted by the pandemic [02:49] Ann explains the meaning behind her new song "Tender Heart" [04:05] The increasingly volatile mood of the United States motivated Ann to cover Steve Earle's "The Revolution Starts Now" [05:38] Ann explores how she has maintained her creative spirit over the years [07:13] Ann's childhood in a Marine family that relocated often prepared her for the touring lifestyle [08:25] As a young musician, Ann didn't understand how groundbreaking it was to be a woman fronting a rock band [10:16] Ann was able to keep her head about her through all the ups and downs of her career [12:27] Ann looks back on the Seattle of the 1990s, and her interaction with the exploding grunge scene [17:02] Ann has embraced how quickly social media connects her to the fans [18:21] Ann is launching "Ask Ann", her own advice program, across various social media platforms [20:34] Meeting her husband was a radical event that reinvigorated Ann's life and her creative energies [25:10] Ann looks back on her Kennedy Center Honors performance of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven" [29:24] In her precious downtime, Ann's musical tastes lean more towards world and spiritual artists [30:42] Being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame honored Heart's creative contribution to popular music [31:54] Ann has several solo and Heart irons in the creative fire, as she waits for the pandemic to end   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook.   Find out more about today's guest, Ann Wilson Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @officialheart @annwilsonthing @nancywilson @BarackObama @MichelleObama @AliceInChains @StephenAtHome   @colbertlateshow   @Letterman  @dustinhoffman3 @YoYo_Ma @R_Fripp_Diaries @ledzeppelin @SteveEarle @TheRealBuddyGuy @BuenaVistaSC @rockhall  

From its humble beginnings in 1987, Austin's South By Southwest has evolved from a small music festival into a two-week multimedia bacchanalia that brings together artists and trendsetters of every kind. And for the last three decades, SXSW director Hugh Forrest has been one of the driving forces behind the SXSW experience, working with the artistic community to create immersive programming that celebrates and predicts the best of art and technology. Join long-time pals Nick and Hugh as they explore the philosophy behind SXSW's themed events, the challenges of going virtual during a global pandemic, and their friendly American League East baseball rivalry. HIGHLIGHTS: [01:59] Hugh revisits the nightmare of reorganizing the 2020 SXSW as Covid lockdowns kicked in [04:48] SXSW coordinates with many local and federal authorities to insure the safety of the festival [06:27] Hugh explains the differences between the 2020 and 2021 virtual SXSW experiences [08:27] Even after 30 years of producing SXSW, staging virtual events presents a host of new challenges [11:07] Hugh explains the concept behind SXSW's "tracks", and how they differ in a virtual setting [12:15] For 2021, the SXSW organizers identified various themes to explore through their programming [17:17] Hugh believes in listening to both positive and negative feedback in order to improve future SXSW events [21:31] Hugh deals with the fact that more success brings more critics, especially with social media [24:00] Hugh examines some of the missteps SXSW management made in handling certain content [25:54] A sample of the incredible highlights of the upcoming 2021 SXSW Online festival [30:34] The SXSW education programming is more important this year than ever before [32:36] How Hugh keeps his creativity going when he has so much going on [34:41] Going virtual has changed the SXSW attendance demographics in significant ways [38:02] Hugh and Nick cover the 2021 SXSW Online schedule [40:47] Nick has low expectations for the Boston Red Sox's chances in the upcoming season   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps.   Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook.   Find out more about today's guest, Hugh Forrest Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @sxsw @WillieNelson @SpaceX @virgingalactic @RedSox @Yankees @AviSaysAliens   @AusPublicHealth @cluetrain  

The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Soundgarden. Herbie Hancock. Their records all have one thing in common: the fantastic production skills of Michael Beinhorn. Starting out as a founder of the legendary post-punk band Material, Michael eventually realized that his destiny lay behind the mixing console, not the microphone. Almost winning a Grammy started Michael on a career filled with both seminal albums and creative revelations. Join long-time friends Nick and Michael for an incredibly revealing conversation, as they discuss the ethereal workings of the creative process, the pros and cons of being a record producer, and the long road Michael traveled from music prodigy to creative philanthropist. HIGHLIGHTS: [01:50] Michael marvels at how modern technology has changed how music is made [05:42] Michael reminisces about playing in Material and producing other artists at the same time [08:14] Michael realized early on that producing, not performing, was his passion [10:07] Michael and Nick pay their respects to the legends of the Seattle scene that are no longer with us [12:12] Producing a hit record was not Michael's "golden ticket" to the music biz [14:25] Michael landed a gig that changed everything: producing the Red Hot Chili Peppers [20:11] Michael explains his philosophy of what it takes to be a great producer [25:40] Michael's reputation as a "taskmaster" with Soundgarden scared other artists away [29:10] Michael examines the tricky balancing act of being a producer versus befriending the artists [32:18] Michael discusses his book "Unlocking Creativity", and his theories about being creative [33:52] Feelings and intuition play an important part in both producing and enjoying music [36:38] Staying busy and engaged with other peoples' music keeps Michael's creative energy flowing [38:59] Michael relates to Bob Fosse when it comes to working with inexperienced talent [40:57] Michael learned to put aside the ego-boosting of his past work and embrace what he can bring to artists today [43:45] Michael finds the time to participate in an entertainment-based philanthropic endeavor to help with Covid relief   Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don't forget to take a minute to review the podcast. In this incredibly competitive podcasting world, every piece of feedback helps. Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Michael Beinhorn Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @ChiliPeppers @kiedis @flea_official @johnfrusciante @itspetergabriel @soundgarden @chriscornell @soulasylum @herbiehancock @TheClash @nagualsite @holerock @marilynmanson