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On this weeks episode, Kim takes over the conversation centered our the future of Facebook and social media. But not without Sameera telling us about something crazy she experienced this past weekend. Derrian brings the D-Way per usual.. something ex's and ..well you'll have to listen. Lastly, Jessica wraps us up with the YKTVs session.As always give our Spotify playlist YKTV #2 a listen! It's what we've been listening to lately.You Know The Vibes:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17SaipP5Wu4tDChkqB1Yrb?si=ekR3146nQoaVl3ux_YgwxQFollow Us:Instagram - @groupchat_podFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groupchatpodEmail: groupchatpod502@gmail.com

On this weeks episode, it's D Way Takeover! But FIRST we discuss the latest from the Astro World Festival involving Travis Scott. Derrian brings on the main topic discussing your friend groups.. do they make you better or bring you down? Lastly, Jessica wraps us up with the YKTVs session.As always give our Spotify playlist YKTV #2 a listen! It's what we've been listening to lately.You Know The Vibes:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17SaipP5Wu4tDChkqB1Yrb?si=ekR3146nQoaVl3ux_YgwxQFollow Us:Instagram - @groupchat_podFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groupchatpodEmail: groupchatpod502@gmail.com

On this weeks episode we catch up from our month long break. Sameera follows up with our main topic surrounded around men, grooming and the pet peeves that come with it. Derrian brings on the D-way surrounding Generation Wealth and Jessica wraps us up with the YKTVs session.As always give our Spotify playlist YKTV #2 a listen! It's what we've been listening to lately.You Know The Vibes:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17SaipP5Wu4tDChkqB1Yrb?si=ekR3146nQoaVl3ux_YgwxQFollow Us:Instagram - @groupchat_podFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groupchatpodEmail: groupchatpod502@gmail.com

On this weeks episode we discuss DaBaby's comments during the Rolling Loud festival, Kanye & Donda, and Issa Rae's private wedding. Derrian leads the main topic on the 2021 Olympics and who is really #1.As always give our Spotify playlist YKTV #2 a listen! It's what we've been listening to lately.You Know The Vibes:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17SaipP5Wu4tDChkqB1Yrb?si=ekR3146nQoaVl3ux_YgwxQFollow Us:Instagram - @groupchat_podFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groupchatpodEmail: groupchatpod502@gmail.com

On this weeks episode Kam brought back Pop Culture craziness! Sameera leads the main topic, where we discuss racial identification or lack thereof. As always give our Spotify playlist YKTV #2 a listen! It's what we've been listening to lately.You Know The Vibes:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17SaipP5Wu4tDChkqB1Yrb?si=ekR3146nQoaVl3ux_YgwxQFollow Us:Instagram - @groupchat_podFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groupchatpodEmail: groupchatpod502@gmail.com

On this weeks episode Derrian jumps us off with conversation around how to help our black community with the amount of unfortunate killings within the community itself. Sameera leads the core conversation with the thought of, "should individuals be able to have children if they are not financially capable?" As always give our Spotify playlist YKTV #2 a listen! It’s what we’ve been listening to lately.You Know The Vibes:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17SaipP5Wu4tDChkqB1Yrb?si=ekR3146nQoaVl3ux_YgwxQFollow Us:Instagram - @groupchat_podFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groupchatpodEmail: groupchatpod502@gmail.com

Episode 43 is live, baby! Listen to find out why people checking on us irritates our souls. Derrian brings the real with "The D way", and we weigh in on whether or not what we do under the influence is an accident. Can't forget the Vibes Lately... check out what music has been hittin'!Like, comment, share!! My Wealthy Wellness - www.mywealthywellness.com PROMO CODE: GCPod20 for 30% off a 60 minutes sessionVibes Lately:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17SaipP5Wu4tDChkqB1Yrb?si=ekR3146nQoaVl3ux_YgwxQFollow Us:Instagram - @groupchat_podFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groupchatpodEmail: groupchatpod502@gmail.com

We're back and we're better! Episode 42 and we're coming in strong after our break with new segments like "The D Way" and "Irritates My Soul". Tune in as we check-in, drop some gems, have a vent sesh, and check our music vibes lately!Like, comment, share!! My Wealthy Wellness - www.mywealthywellness.com PROMO CODE: GCPod20 for 30% off a 60 minutes sessionVibes Lately:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17SaipP5Wu4tDChkqB1Yrb?si=ekR3146nQoaVl3ux_YgwxQFollow Us:Instagram - @groupchat_podFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groupchatpodEmail: groupchatpod502@gmail.com

On this weeks episode of #GroupChatPod, we discuss Cardi B filing for divorce. Plus we give our thoughts on career changes. Let's chat! Can't forget our #VibesLately! Tune in to find out what music has been hitting!

On this weeks episode of #GroupChatPod, we discuss Cardi B's latest single WAP and the influence its carries. Plus we gotta pray for our city. Louisville shootings are on the rise...but why? Let's chat! Can't forget our #VibesLately! Tune in to find out what music has been hitting!

On this weeks episode of #GroupChatPod, we talk about some celebrity transformations, who's changing what? We also cover friendship and when its time to either walk away or step back and reserve some of the energy one can put in over the other. Of course for the #VibesLately Jessica has us discuss what we've vining out to & watching. PLUS we play some lyric and song association! Tune in to find out.

Last week we asked who ran the world and on April 17th, Queen Bey definitely made that clear. Listen to us discuss her latest documentary (as both huge fans and one person not so much). We also talk about our experiences with both "ghosting" and being "ghosted". But that's not all... can't forget about the "Raunchy Topic"... listen to see what Derrian has up his sleeve this episode.

Cheyenne Mize is a highly talented violinist, vocalist, guitar player, songwriter, music therapist, community organizer, and so much more. As a solo artist, she fuses the gap between more traditional folk music and in your face rock & roll. A consummate collaborator, she's performed with the likes of Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Ben Sollee, Daniel Martin Moore, and many others. And she melts minds and hearts as one third of the vocal trio MaidenRadio. She sat down with JC to talk about the healing power of music, community engagement, discovering harmony, and more... This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. Coffee and Dauntless Distributing.

Kogan Dumb is an MC, producer, visual artist, and electrician. Through his solo work, collaborations with local artists, and involvement in BirdZoo, he's had an enduring effect on Louisville hip-hop culture. While he may have been late to the game in regards to age, he's wasted no time breaking barriers and opening the doors to a prolific and exciting musical career. He sat down with JC to talk about bourbon, knuckleheads, East Coast production, Octopus Pirates, and more... This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. Coffee and Dauntless Distributing.

Jackie Royce performs with and manages personnel for Orchestra Enigmatic, plays in Ut Gret, and is currently earning a degree in music performance at U of L. An accomplished bassoonist, she aims to blur the lines between the classical and avant garde worlds in Louisville. Fresh off the smash success of OE's 'Bjork Ball', she continues to work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure its success and sustainability. She sat down with JC to talk about touring, creating original programming, bassoons, and more... This episode is sponsored by Cobra Verde and Dauntless Distributing.

Phillip Olympia founded Louisville music blog Never Nervous, ran the Dunkenstein record label, and currently plays in The Prayer Line. Through relentless community involvement, he and his partners at Never Nervous covered countless musical stories and releases from all over the city and helped expose and bridge musical gaps here. Although NN has shut down, Phillip remains an active champion of local arts.  He sat down with JC to talk about learning how to blog, growing up on military bases, collecting video games, and more. This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. and Dauntless Distributing.

Nathan Salsburg is an incredibly talented and accomplished guitar player and composer. He's also the curator of the Alan Lomax archive. As both archivist and musician, he brings a completely original perspective to writing, listening to, and sharing music. He records melodically gorgeous solo guitar records and accompanies Joan Shelley live and on record. And he used to be a straight edge punk! He sat down with JC to talk about podcasting, creating his style, getting a punk rock scholarship, and more... This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. Coffee and Dauntless Distributing.  

Teddy Abrams is the Music Director of the Louisville Orchestra. A passionate composer, conductor, and educator, his musical reach in Louisville, and around the world, knows no bounds. Through his inventive approaches to community musical outreach, he's helped reinvigorate a struggling orchestra and has inserted himself firmly into the broader Louisville music fold. Fearless and focused, Teddy's proving daily that music truly does make a city. He sat down with JC to talk about developing musical personas, breaking classical boundaries, Handel, Bach, Mozart, and more... This episode is sponsored by Crosley and Dauntless Distributing.

Sydney Chadwick sings and plays bass for the incredible WOMBO. Previously, she and WOMBO's Cameron Lowe made waves with the Debauchees. While both bands are markedly dissimilar, they nevertheless showcase the duo's tendency toward writing accessible post punk songs with peculiar rhythmic changes and jarring vocal jabs. With drummer Joel Taylor, the trio have been melting faces all over town. Sydney sat down with JC to talk about acid trips, the perils of divorce, visualizing music, and more...And Jake Reber stops by to talk about the Kent Carney Awards for Comedic Excellence. This episode is sponsored by Cobra Verde and Dauntless Distributing.

Axel Cooper is the creative force behind the band New Mother Nature and has performed with Phantom Family Halo, Sapat, Tyrone, and more. He's also a farmer and a father. For his latest project, he composed and arranged music to be performed alongside a live-action puppet play based on Frankenstein called 'Creature'. He's also recently started playing bass in Louisville instrumental all-star band Copiers. Axel sat down with JC to talk about home-schooling, 4-track recorders, food, and more... This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. Coffee and Nextflix.

Dane Waters has belted out beautiful tunes in Softcheque, Sapat, The Louisville Opera, A7A, and so many other musical projects. She serenades our city in several languages and helps bridge the musical gaps between the classical, operatic, and underground worlds. A visual artist as well, she's recently started fusing that with movement and music, creating performance art that is breathtakingly compelling. And she loves to laugh! She sat down with JC to talk about improvising, building musical muscles, John Cage, and more... This episode is sponsored by Zanzabar and Dauntless Distributing.

John King is a musician and artist, but perhaps he's best known in the Louisville music scene for his curatorial skills. He created the Louisville is for Lovers compilation to highlight Louisville bands and explore the depths of love, and he co-founded the Louisville Zombie Attack. Never one to be content with his output, he's also started teaching about glass art and consulting about pop culture. He sat down with JC to talk about the history of local glass, haircuts, losing his vision, and more... This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. Coffee and Dauntless Distributing.

Will Oldham has had a celebrated musical career performing as Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Palace Music, and several other monikers. An adventurous collaborator, he's worked with legendary artists like Tortoise, The Cairo Gang, and Matt Sweeney. Will's creativity knows no bounds which is evident in his extensive catalogue and constant challenges he presents to himself and his audience. Oh yeah, and he's a damn fine actor! Will sat down with JC to talk about beer, recontexualizing music, the beauty of spontaneity, and more. This episode is sponsored by Guestroom Records, Cobra Verde, and Dauntless Distributing.

Jonathan Glen Wood hails from West Virginia and has spent significant time in Chicago, but Louisville serves as his true musical home. A skillful guitar player with a one-of-a-kind voice and a penchant for poetic lyrics, his songwriting stands alone and keeps evolving. He's released several beautiful solo records and done stints with Old Baby, Jaye Jayle, Catherine Irwin, and others. He sat down with JC to talk about screaming, discovering synthesizers, Sir Mix-A-Lot, and more... This episode is sponsored by Guestroom Records, Heine Bros. Coffee, and Dauntless Distributing.

Karen Ledford plays drums for the painstakingly persistent punk pop band GRLwood. With her unique visual aesthetic and multifaceted approach to drumming, she has made her self known locally and nationally as a musical force to be reckoned with. Having grown up in Elizabethtown, she slowly migrated from small town to small town, finally settling in Louisville to study philosophy. Ultimately, though, she discovered music to be her true calling. She sat down with JC to talk about being queer in a small town high school, applying for the Navy, playing constantly, the worst movie ever made, and more... This episode is sponsored by sonaBLAST! Records & The Zanzabar

Lacey Guthrie co-founded the band Twin Limb, plays synths in Pleasure Boys, and is also in some new unnamed band. Since having honed her smoky voice and applying her piano skills to the accordion, she's been setting stages on fire all over the country. Oh yeah, and she's a Hoosier! She sat down with JC to talk about growing up in Indiana, harnessing creative confidence, the benefits of saying YES, and more... This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. Coffee and Dauntless Distributing.

Scott Carney is the predominant creative force behind Louisville heavyweights Wax Fang. An accomplished songwriter, guitarist, and drummer, his musical adventurousness knows no bounds. His stage presence and penchant for polished production techniques have garnered his music international attention and legendary local status. He sat down with JC to talk about walking away from Catholicism, medical maladies, showing up on time, and more... This episode is sponsored by Cobra Verde and Dauntless Distributing.

Thalia Zedek & Chris Brokaw helped found the band Come in the early '90's in Boston. Before that Zedek had played in the bands Uzi and Live Skull, and Brokaw drummed for Codeine. Since Come disbanded in the early 2000's, both have gone on to maintain successful solo careers. They stopped by Louisville on a recent living room tour, and guest host Carrie Neumayer sat down to catch up with them. They talked about songwriting processes, the charm of intimate venues, politics in music, and more... This episode is sponsored by Guestroom Records, Heine Bros. Coffee, & Zanzabar.

Van Campbell is a damn fine drummer who also sells cheese, owns part of an energy drink company, and just became a father! Whether he's drumming with Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Black Diamond Heavies, or King Mud, he brings a uniquely energetic type of propulsive energy to the kit, and has become one of the most versatile drummers around. He sat down with JC to talk about musical mentorship, trying to soak up fatherhood, cheese, chewing gum, and more... This episode is sponsored by Guestroom Records, Heine Bros. Coffee, and Dauntless Distributing.

Anne Gauthier recently took over as lead engineer at Louisville's LaLaLand studio. She moved here from Montreal only 3 years ago but has already made a lasting impact on the music scene here and its recorded output. A former graphic designer and drummer, she seamlessly wove those skills together to become one of the only female recording engineers around. Anne sat down with JC to talk about growing up in Canada, women in sound, Kroger, and more... This episode is sponsored by Cobra Verde and Dauntless Distributing.

Ethan Buckler is the mastermind behind Louisville band King Kong. His music and songwriting is a superb blend of funk, storytelling, humor, and sexuality. He desires to make you dance. Ethan was also a founding member of Slint and appears on their album TWEEZ. He sat down with JC to talk about writing catchy hooks, dancing as rebellion, Lakeside Swim Club, and more... And Will Russell stops by with a few updates. This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. Coffee & Dauntless Distributing.

John Timmons founded legendary Louisville record store Ear X-tacy. As owner and operator, he turned legions of local listeners onto all sorts of independent and alternative music; tourists came from all over to dig, too! A critical part of the Louisville music scene for over 25 years, Ear X-tacy played host to mainstream and local bands and served as a communal stomping ground for punks and indie kids. John sat down with JC to talk about starting the store from scratch, 'selling out', getting over letting go, and more... This episode is sponsored by Cobra Verde and Dauntless Distributing.

Kevin Coultas played drums for legendary Louisville bands Rodan, Rachel's, The Sonora Pine, King G. and the J Crew, Metroschifter, and more. His sophisticated and unique approach to drumming has made an undeniable impact on Louisville music. He's also one hell of a radio DJ, has great taste in music, and is a damn fine history teacher. He sat down with JC to talk about musical technique, Jason Noble, cops, and more... This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. Coffee and Dauntless Distributing.

Sara Callaway picked up her first violin at age 6, studied and practiced rigorously, earned a Master's Degree in music, and then still wasn't sure if she wanted to live the life of a professional musician. But whether she found herself in China, Berlin, or Appalachia, music always found its way back to her. Once she settled in Louisville, she started making waves, performing with the likes of Dane Waters, Jacob Duncan, & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy. She also co-founded the SONIC Bernheim series and now co-directs the Louisville Academy of Music. She sat down with JC to talk about musical work ethic, connecting to nature, whale watching, and more... This episode is sponsored by Guestroom Records, Heine Bros. Coffee, and Dauntless Distributing.    

Scott Ritcher lives in Stockholm, Sweden, but recently came back to Louisville to batch and promote his own Bedtime Bourbon. Before his exodus, he fronted influential bands Sunspring and Metroschifter and founded the legendary Louisville music label SLAMDEK. He also helped run Initial Records and published his own zine, K. Composite. Oh yeah, and he ran for mayor! He sat down with JC to talk about being an ex-pat, immersing himself in DIY culture, bourbon, and more... This episode is sponsored by Cobra Verde and Dauntless Distributing.

Jacob Duncan is an incredibly talented composer and reeds player. His avant garde project Liberation Prophecy has been destroying musical boundaries since its inception when he was in high school. As a driven and hyper focused musician, he's worked with the likes of Norah Jones, Will Oldham, and Rachel Grimes; as a passionate educator he works regularly with mentally disabled children. He sat down with JC to talk about compositional processes, cultural appropriation, the necessity of hope, and more... This episode is sponsored by Guestroom Records and Dauntless Distributing.

Rob Pennington is a pillar of Louisville hardcore and punk. Having fronted the bands Endpoint, By the Grace of God, and Black Cross, his musical imprint is heavy, loud, and fierce. He's been playing in bands since high school, but he's managed to build and maintain a successful career in education, working with students with severe mental disabilities. Before his move to North Carolina, he sat down with JC to talk about behavioral therapy, the evolution of Endpoint, playing Cahoot's, and more... This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. Coffee and Dauntless Distributing.

Allison Cross is a unique contributor to Louisville music in that she approaches music from three different directions: she's a trombonist, a DJ, and a music therapist. A native of Murray, KY, she moved to Louisville for school and immersed herself in live performance and her studies. While therapy is her first love, she couldn't quite let go of performing, and now as DJ Alli, she lights up dance floors all over town. She sat down with JC to talk about therapeutic processes, playing in big bands, running a business, and more... This episode is sponsored by Guestroom Records and Dauntless Distributing.

Nick & Sam Wilkerson comprise the rhythm section of the world's best American band, White Reaper. Success hit them at an early age, but they've stayed grounded, composed, and (mostly) out of trouble. As twins growing up in Louisville, they immersed themselves in the music scene and quickly realized they wanted to spend their lives making rock & roll. They sat down with JC to talk about touring, getting a record deal, vaping, getting SCAMMED, and more... This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. Coffee, Emperor Tomato Ketchup, and Dauntless Distributing.

Jaxon Swain is an ambassador of Louisville music. Whether it's through his work with SonaBlast, his solo music, his involvement with Wanda Jackson, or his radio shows, he spreads sounds in countless places. A Hoosier transplant, he landed in Louisville and immediately began sharing his unique musical perspective. He sat down with JC to talk about growing up in Indiana, speed boats, being a romantic motherfucker, and more... This episode is sponsored by Guestroom Records and Dauntless Distributing.

Andrew Sellers has lived in New York and Los Angeles, but keeps ending up back in Louisville. And no matter how far he distances himself from it, he keeps coming back to music. His creative mind has been the backbone of projects as diverse as Andrew Rinehart, Saredren Wells, and Flight 19. He sat down with JC to talk about navigating the struggles between a practical and artistic life, the profound effects of family, Fugazi & Refused, and more... This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. Coffee and Dauntless Distributing.

Will Russell had a very public mental breakdown in 2015 and hit bottom at the top of Funtown Mountain. He suffered a prolonged and intense manic episode, very similar to one he experienced nearly 20 years before. But in between all that, he co-founded Lebowski Fest, opened the Why Louisville store, traveled the world spreading the gospel of the Dude, and gave this city some of its most vivid and memorable artistic moments. Will has come back into the creative world full force with two brand new ventures, the Everything Will Be OK Project and The Marvelous Mystery. He sat down with JC to discuss managing mental health, showing tribute to a cult classic, coming back into the public eye, and whathaveyou.... This episode is sponsored by Guestroom Records and Dauntless Distributing.

MaryLiz Bender roams the cosmos regularly with astronauts & Bill Nye the Science Guy. But before that she co-founded Twin Limb, toured the US, & made several great records. A native of Missouri, she moved to Louisville in her late teens, lived a whirlwind life dabbling in photography, design, and pretty much everything else. She finally decided to settle down and start a rock band. Space was calling though; the universe required attention, and MaryLiz heeded its call. She sat down with JC to talk about growing up in a Baptist children's home, leading a nomadic life, coping with abandonment, and much more... This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros Coffee, The Sloth Story Hour, and Dauntless Distributing.

Dave Bird has been in more bands than he can keep track of, and all of them have had an indelible imprint on Louisville music. He played in bands like OUT., VRKTM, Rude Weirdo, & American Lesions, and has contributed to several Bonnie Prince Billy recordings, and now performs with Tricia Cooper as the duo Bird/Trooper. Dave is a humble and joyous person with a fiercely intense musical style, whether he's playing guitar, bass, or singing. A Louisville native, he started playing in bands in the late '80's and has never stopped creating memorable music. He sat down with JC to discuss growing up in St. Matthews, embracing musical challenges, dealing with heartache and loss, and...Tony Bailey...and Britt Walford. This episode is sponsored by Guestroom Records, Heine Bros. Coffee, and Dauntless Distributing.

Kim Sorise is a world-class DJ, curator, and educator. She moved to Louisville from Detroit in 2000, found herself immediately surrounded by Louisville music icons, and hit the ground running as a news reporter and club DJ. Having worked for public radio for years, she covered topics as diverse as local politics, military training, and farming diversification. Her former radio shows 'The Independent Hit Parade' and 'Dirty Soul Party', as well as her regular club gigs around Louisville, have had undeniable influences on local dance and listening culture. And she continues to spread her musical wisdom as a founder of the female and gender non-specific DJ collective 'The Spinsters Union of Louisville'. Kim sat down with JC to talk about growing up in Detroit, honing her skills as a field reporter, using cockiness to her advantage, and more... This episode is sponsored by Kaiju and Dauntless Distributing

Jecorey '1200' Arthur has spent his life in Louisville bridging gaps between hip-hop, classical music, and community activism. From an early age, he started creating beats and recording music and quickly formed his own artistic voice and musical palette. Not content with the trappings of music school, he sought to fuse his hip-hop upbringing with his university education, and Louisville music has never been the same. Whether its through his work with the Louisville orchestra, Louisville Public Media, teaching children in the classroom, or community outreach with various organizations, Jecorey continues to push the boundaries of music and its relation to a vital and progressive city. He sat down with JC to talk about Muhammad Ali, growing up in the west end of Louisville, new approaches to music education, and more... This episode is brought to you by Zanzabar and Dauntless Distributing.

Meg Samples is a vital part of Louisville music. Whether it's through her drumming with Squeezebot, Maximon, or the Deloreans, or her musical education roles with Louisville Leopards and Girls Rock, she continues to have an expansive influence on the musical lives of adults and children. And her show on WFPK has become a crucial part of its nighttime programming. She makes all this seem effortless, though, and maintains a constantly creative and evolving musical lifestyle. Having grown up in a small town in a highly religious family, she was sheltered until she found jazz; after that she headed to Louisville, and, at least musically, never looked back. She sat down with JC to discuss growing up in a strict Christian church, finding the determination to study jazz in college, curating playlists, and more. This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. Coffee and Dauntless Distributing.

Craig Pfunder is an instrumental figure in Louisville electronic music and DJ culture. An import to the city by way of Korea and then Oregon, he found a family of like-minded, dance-hungry individuals here who were determined to move their energy from the mosh pit to the dance floor. As a co-founder of VHS or Beta, he helped fuse the seemingly disparate worlds of indie rock and dance music. Through his work as a DJ and event curator, he continues to bridge musical divides and bring creative people together in consistently interesting ways. He spent nearly a decade living in New York; the fresh perspective and insights he brought back to Louisville could be felt immediately upon his return.  He sat down with JC to talk about culture clashes between rock & roll and dance music, the brutality of touring, harnessing honest creativity, and more... This episode is sponsored by Cobra Verde and Dauntless Distributing.  

Dominic Cipolla resides in New York, but part of him will always consider Louisville his home. Before his exodus, he helped shape Louisville's independent music sound, playing in Starkiller & Sapat, and founding the ever-evolving Phantom Family Halo. Once in New York, he re-established PFH, and began to work with artists like Martin Bisi and Torres. A highly sought after drummer, he recently reconnected with Louisville pals WATTER to join them on their newest record and tour, and was just invited to hit the skins for Japanese instrumental giants Mono. Oh, and he loves Can. He sat down with JC to talk about some legendary Louisville shows, recording with Tascam 388's, his creative process, and...Can. This episode is sponsored by Karate Body Records, Heine Bros. Coffee, and Dauntless Distributing.

Sarah Balliet started out as a classical cellist, but found her musical footing in Bloomington, Indiana's indie rock scene. After co-founding the band Murder by Death, she abandoned aspirations to be a biologist and dove headfirst into writing music, touring, and recording. She relocated back to Louisville several years ago to reestablish a home base for the band; shortly thereafter she and her husband and brother opened artisanal Italian restaurant Lupo, earning immediate acclaim in the Louisville food scene. Yeah, Sarah's busy! But she found the time to sit down with JC to talk about making the jump from school orchestras to rock bands, being an armchair biologist, how to navigate being in a band with your significant other, and more... This episode is sponsored by Crosley and Dauntless Distributing. 

Ryan Davis is essential to Louisville music. Whether it's through founding the Cropped Out festival, releasing excellent records on his Sophomore Lounge label, or playing shows in State Champion & Tropical Trash, Ryan's reach and influence are immeasurable. Perpetually touring and recording, he still finds time to set up shows for out of town bands and create stunning visual art that finds homes on flyers and record covers. He sat down with JC to discuss his former life as a track star, the pros and cons of Las Vegas, making a name for yourself in an increasingly saturated DIY scene, and more... This episode is sponsored by Zanzabar and Dauntless Distributing.

Rachel Grimes composes music for solo piano, large ensembles, and chamber groups.  A founding member of Rachel's, she was an integral part of a musical movement that helped marry the seemingly disparate worlds of neoclassical music and indie rock. She is a vital part of the Louisville arts scene and works tirelessly to preserve and present the rich culture and history of Louisville and Kentucky. Oh, and she knows her beer, too! She sat down with JC to talk about the evolution of her compositional processes, the challenging nature of collaboration, and how music can be used to teach historical lessons. This episode is brought to you by Heine Bros. Coffee and Dauntless Distributing.

Bundy K. Brown was a seminal figure in the Chicago music scene in the '80's and 90's. As a member of bands like Tortoise, Bastro, & Gastr del Sol, he helped change the DIRECTIONS of many future musicians and musics. Though he considers himself a 'hack' musician, his sound is unmistakable and his musical footprint is wide and reaching. With origins as a DJ and producer, he possesses a unique and vast knowledge of hip-hop, jazz, and post punk. Now a resident of Louisville, he works through wine and food to influence and elevate culture. He sat down with JC to discuss growing up DJing on a military base, carving out a musical space for himself in Chicago, and how he came to define his own sound as a recording engineer and producer. This episode is sponsored by Heine Bros. Coffee and Dauntless Distributing.

Bundy K. Brown was a seminal figure in the Chicago music scene in the '80's and 90's. As a member of bands like Tortoise, Bastro, & Gastr del Sol, he helped change the DIRECTIONS of many future musicians and musics. Though he considers himself a 'hack' musician, his sound is unmistakable and his musical footprint is wide and reaching. With origins as a DJ and producer, he possesses a unique and vast knowledge of hip-hop, jazz, and post punk. Now a resident of Louisville, he works through wine and food to influence and elevate culture. He sat down with JC to discuss growing up DJing on a military base, carving out a musical space for himself in Chicago, and how he came to define his own sound as a recording engineer and producer. This episode is sponsored by Karate Body Records and Dauntless Distributing.

Evan Patterson has carved a dedicated following shredding guitar and screaming in technically innovative bands like Young Widows and Breather Resist and, more recently, singing and writing conceptual mood music in Jaye Jayle.  He's toured the world and the U.S. extensively since his late teens, and has become an expert screen printer and uniquely-minded visual artist in his off time.  He sat down with JC to talk tour friends, growing up in rural Kentucky, recreating his creative self, and more... This episode brought to you by Heine Bros. Coffee, Monnik Beer Co., and Dauntless Distributing.

Britt Walford is a highly revered drummer in indie-rock circles and beyond.  His work behind the kit in bands like Slint, the Breeders, and Squirrel Bait is immensely influential and often imitated.  He's toured the world, headlined the All Tomorrow's Parties festival, and recorded with legendary engineer Steve Albini.  He Sat down with JC to talk about classical music's influences on his musicianship, his early drumming, touring in a van as a teenager, and what made the Slint reunion (finally) happen.  Listen as JC geeks out a little too much about 'Spiderland', and notice Britt's patience with the entire process.  This episode brought to you by Monnik Brewing Co. and Dauntless Distributing.