Episode 379 features the Detroit hard rock band Armada Lodge, with drummer John Penman and guitarist Andrew Stephens. They’re a no-frills, heavy, melodic hard rock band focused on delivering the real thing. Straightforward, loud, and rooted in the classic Detroit rock spirit. Currently on the road with dates across New York, Ohio, and Michigan (including Hamtramck, Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, and a…
Episode 378 features Barry Coffing of Springboard Fest. We (The Hollow Truths) will be playing Springboard East in Washington DC this Saturday at 1pm and I will also be featured on a podcast panel Thursday 8/13 at the convention! The conference is free to attend and if you are looking for new information and guidance on the music industry this is rare opportunity to come out and learn more about…
Episode 377 features Jenn’s Apartment, an indie punk band from Lansing, Michigan. They have brand new music out right now. The band features Roy Kirby on guitar and vocals, Chris Davis on bass and vocals, and Justin Pine on drums and vocals originally formed in 2004, went on hiatus, and came back in 2014. They’ve kept the same lineup going strong ever since. I featured their latest track “Summer”…
Episode 376 features Trey from the Baltimore-based punk/hardcore band Feed a Friend. They were featured artists at this year’s PTR Fest at Fish Head Cantina in Baltimore. They just dropped a brand new EP this week, so definitely check it out wherever you listen to music. On the episode, I featured their track “Gorman Road.” In the conversation, we talked about the Baltimore music scene, some…
Episode 375 features The Viper Brothers. The closer/headlining act for this year’s PTR Fest at Fish Head Cantina on July 18 (they hit the stage around 10 PM). They are longtime friends of mine and they even played my wedding recently. Joined by Josh, Jason, Tom, and Naomi (via video chat), we caught up on everything they’ve been up to lately. It was a fun, highly comedic conversation. Thanks for…
Episode 374 features Brad Cox of the Mouthful of Graffiti podcast and Skitzo Calypso. Brad is a longtime veteran of the Baltimore music scene and just like me he has been supporting local musicians through his podcast for years. I am excited to have him back on the bill for PTR Fest this year with his full band performing at 7pm on Saturday July 18th at Fish Head Cantina. It is going to be a great…
Episode 373 features LJR (Luke Justin Roberts), a longtime friend of mine and a local DMV pop musician. He’s playing July 18 at PTR Fest at Fish Head Cantina at 530PM, so I wanted to bring him back on the show. He’s been on the podcast too many times to count and is the most regular guest we’ve ever had. He’s releasing new music, and I featured his latest track “Follow the Mother Home” which you…
Episode 372 features The Slang. Based in both Ohio and Maryland, The Slang is the brainchild of John and Felix, who have been releasing albums for many years now. They bring a very smooth, polished indie rock sound. Their full band will be featured at this year’s PTR Fest on July 18th at Fish Head Cantina, main stage at 6 PM. Get there early. They also have the honor of being formerly…
Episode 371 features Gardenwalk from Catonsville, Maryland. They are featured at this year’s 5th annual PTR Fest at Fish Head Cantina JULY 18 in Halethorpe, MD, just south of Baltimore. They will be hitting the stage at roughly 6pm so get there early! Gardenwalk channels melodic gaze-core, drawing from shoegaze, post-hardcore, and alternative. Their sound juxtaposes delicate vocals with…
Episode 370 features Eggs On Mars, a chill indie art rock band from Kansas City. We talked about working at a library, sending emails and getting no responses, the Kansas City music scene, and a bunch of other stuff. I featured their track “I Came Home 2 Find Nothing Had Changed Except Me” on this episode, if you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. Thanks for listening and…
Episode 369 features longtime friend of the show Pat Duffy of the Patrick Duffy Band, a high energy blues rock trio hailing from New York City featuring Pat on guitar and vocals, alongside Steve Conroy on bass and Max Yassky on drums. We’ve played several shows together over the years, so it was great catching up with Pat and Steve as the band continues releasing new music, including their latest…