The Unstoppable Rock Podcast

Jake Gordin is the guitar player and principal singer in KGL, or King's German Legion, a rock band from Tuscaloosa Alabama. Active since 2017, KGL has garnered a fiercely loyal, and exuberant fan base over their three years as a band which is evident at their live shows, which are always raucous, loud, fun, and full of sing-alongs and dramatic dynamics. Jake is also a US Army veteran which figures prominently in both his world view and his songwriting. https://www.kglband.com/ (https://www.kglband.com/) This is a Spirit Of Rock Network Podcast Support this podcast

This Episode features Tyler Dykema Tyler Dykema is the creator of the Grand Rapids Michigan based ‘zine https://www.facebook.com/skitchinzine/ (Skitchin'), as well as the organizer of the annual Skithcin' fest, which is a day long festival featuring diy bands from all over the state of Michigan. Additionally Tyler is an author, visual artist and advocate for making the DIY world of music more inclusive, safe and welcoming. His work has a special focus on accessibility. This is a Spirit Of Rock Network Podcast Support this podcast

Jenny Bergman is the genius behind http://www.thesecretbureau.com/ (The Secret Bureau of Art and Design), a company that offers design, photography and video services to the music community. This month Jenny is presenting at South by Southwest, the international music festival and technology conference. Her talk is entitled https://schedule.sxsw.com/2020/events/PP96952 (Beyond 12x12: Great Packaging Makes Music Better). Doom Metal Band Jenny spoke about: https://actorobserver.bandcamp.com/ (Actor|Observer) Hip Hop Artist Jenny spoke about:  https://oompoutloud.com/ (Oompa) This is a Spirit Of Rock Network Podcast Support this podcast

Adrienne is the singer and guitar player for the Fort Collins Colorado based band https://www.facebook.com/plasmacanvas/ (Plasma Canvas). Along with drummer Jude McCaron, Plasma Canvas is a two piece band that is the self proclaimed Loudest, Gayest Band in the world. They've played with Iron Chic, Descendents, Dirty Rotten Imbeciles, PEARS, The Ataris,  PAWS, and most recently with Against Me! They also played the Vans Warped Tour in both Denver and St. Louis for the final nationwide tour in 2018. The band explains that their music is about fighting back, whether that be with force, with volume, or with just existing as an act of rebellion. Plasma Canvas is the winner of the 2020 Fort Collins Musicians Association Best in Punk Award.   Here are some links relevant to our conversation: https://www.thebeeves.com/ (The Beeves) http://www.theyawpers.com/ (The Yawpers) http://www.dressybessy.com/ (Dressy Bessy) Aaron Saye (https://7thcirclemusiccollective.org/ (7th Circle Music Collective)) https://twitter.com/LauraJaneGrace (Laura Jane Grace) https://www.gerardway.com/ (Gerard Way) https://thebrianfallon.tumblr.com/ (Brian Fallon) Jim Adkins (http://www.jimmyeatworld.com/ (Jimmy Eat World)) http://www.andrewwk.com/ (Andrew W.K.) -This is a Spirit Of Rock Network Podcast- Support this podcast

Patia Maule is the synthesizer player, programmer, vocalist and sometimes percussionist for the Portland Maine based band Forget, Forget. Patia is also the Registrar, an Instructor in (Piano, Synthesizer, and Voice) as well as a MAMMOTH Rock Chorus Instructor for Middle and High School students at The Maine Academy of Modern Music.  Links: Patia's Band http://www.forgetforgetmusic.com/ (Forget, Forget) Where Patia Works https://www.maineacademyofmodernmusic.org/ (Maine Academy of Modern Music) One of the bands we played with over the years https://volcanorabbit.bandcamp.com/ (Volcano Rabbit) The All Ages Venue in Portland Maine Patia Spoke Of https://www.suntikistudios.com/ (Sun Tiki Studios) This is a Spirit Of Rock Network Podcast Support this podcast

The Unstoppable Rock Podcast, a show exploring the world of independent music and DIY touring. Part of the Spirit of Rock Network.   Become a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/whenparticlescollide (patreon.com/whenparticlescollide)   Bek Graham is the Guitarist and Vocalist for the Grand Rapids Michigan based band, https://thequirk.bandcamp.com/ (The Quirk). The song Bek highlighted during our interview is “In Her Eyes.”   Here are some helpful links for several of the bands and organizations Bek mentioned during our interview:  https://www.akpress.org/making-spaces-safer.html (Making Spaces Safer, a book by Shawna Potter) Tyler Dykema: https://www.facebook.com/tydykemaart/ (Ty Dykema Art) and https://www.facebook.com/skitchinzine/ (Skitching' Music Zine) https://www.likerealproper.com/ (Proper from Brooklyn NY) https://therealpityparty.bandcamp.com/ (Pity Party from Oakland/San Jose California)  https://pouzzafest.com/en/ (Pouzza Fest in Montreal Canada) https://www.bledfest.com/ (Bled Fest) This is a Spirit Of Rock Network Podcast Support this podcast

The Unstoppable Rock Podcast, a show exploring the world of independent music and DIY touring. Part of the Spirit of Rock Network. Become a Patron at patreon.com/whenparticlescollide This is a Spirit Of Rock Network Podcast Support this podcast