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Behind the Vinyl

An in-depth conversation with your favorite bands within the DIY alternative music community, prompting endless discovery and good vibes! Follow the Instagram @behindthevinylpod and Twitter @StevenMacri

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#202 - Glom (Sean Dunnevant)

Sean Dunnevant of Glom has built a reputation as the guy with the riffs. From the very beginning, Glom has been a riff-driven band, and now Sean is fully embracing that identity by sharing riff videos online and having fun with the inevitable comments claiming he "stole that riff." In this episode, Sean explains why, after decades of music history, it's almost impossible to write something that…

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#201 - Daisy The Great (Kelley & Mina)

I'm incredibly excited to bring you my conversation with Kelley Dugan and Mina Walker of Daisey the Great! Last year's album, The Rubber Teeth Talk , became one of the band's most successful releases to date. Rather than move on to the next chapter, they decided to keep celebrating the record in 2026 by giving the songs an entirely new life. The idea? Invite some of their favorite artists to…

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#200 - Sweet Pill (Zayna & Jayce)

🎉 EPISODE 200 🎉 We're celebrating a huge milestone with Sweet Pill 💥 Jayce & Zaina join the pod to talk about their upcoming album Still There's a Glow and the journey from DIY college band to fully realized artists. We get into songwriting, growth, the pandemic, protecting artistic integrity, and creating music that actually connects . Honest, emotional, and full of gratitude — this one means…

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#199 - Glare (Izzy & Toni)

Step into another episode of Behind the Vinyl as we welcome Izzy and Toni of Glare into the interview room for an engaging and heartfelt conversation about their journey, their latest record, and everything in between. While some might say Glare "blew up overnight," the reality is far from effortless. The band has been putting in the work, grinding behind the scenes, and staying focused on their…

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#198 - Worry Club (Chase Walsh)

In this all-exclusive interview, Tate sits down with Chase Walsh, the creative force behind Worry Club , to dive deep into the band's evolving sound, creative journey, and latest releases—including the introspective single "Anything Else" and the newly dropped "Little Fucker." Chase opens up about the shift from recording music in his bedroom to working in professional studios, and how his…

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#197 - SPY (Peter Pawlak

In this episode, Steve returns to the mic for an electrifying interview with Peter Pawlak, frontman of the relentless California hardcore outfit SPY. With their latest EP Seen Enough released in February and a non-stop touring schedule that's taken them from the U.S. with Superheaven to stages across Europe, SPY is proving that hardcore can break barriers and cross genres. Peter talks candidly…

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#196 - Pet Symmetry (Evan Weiss & Marcus Nuccio)

In this episode, Tate chats with Marcus Nuccio and Evan Weiss, the driving forces behind the band, Pet Symmetry , about their latest album Big Symmetry , released on May 2. Since August 2023, the record label, Storm Chaser, has been releasing one album every month, but Big Symmetry stands out as the label's most significant release yet. Marcus and Evan discuss the power of self-releasing music, as…

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#195 - The Wisconaut (Andrew Idarraga)

Tate is on a roll as we edge closer to the big 2-0-0, and this week's episode brings a breezy, story-filled conversation with Andrew from the band The Wisconaut . Fresh off a surf trip with his buddies, Andrew joins the show in peak post-sesh energy to chat about everything from catching waves to catching ears with his music. The convo kicks off with Andrew's roots in Milwaukee and his unexpected…

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#194 - Prize Horse (Jake Beital)

This week, Tate sits down with Jake Beital of Prize Horse for an unforgettable convo that kicks off with an instant Minnesota connection. From the Twin Cities to deep dives into the local music scene, Jake paints a vivid picture of home — and yes, he comes prepared with a stacked list of his favorite hometown restaurants. After a quick warm-up, the two dive into the heart of it: music . Jake opens…

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#193 - Rosevile Sucks (Anthony Cronk)

n this episode, we sit down with Anthony, the creative force behind the music project "Rosevile Sucks." The name originated during his time living in Roseville, and even today, driving through the area serves as a humorous reminder of those experiences. Anthony is also part of the popular YouTube channel "Hivemind," which has broadened his horizons and introduced him to the world of football,…

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