OK Cool is a great example of a duo who create for fun while chasing that spark. Bridget and Hailey love writing sounds and songs together to ultimately create incredible EPs like Surrealist. They joined this week to share how they met, how the

Trust Fall Into Each Other, with The Dumes

Apr 27th, 2021 47m 7s

The Dumes are a gripping, energetic anthem-crafting band out of California, and you’ll want them on your summer playlist. Their new EP, Everything is Horrible, is loaded with songs that can feel both emotional and bright in the same track. Elod

Writing What’s Beautiful and Challenging, with The Give & Take

Apr 20th, 2021 1h 7m

Gibran Colbert, aka The Give & Take, is looking to share and connect beautiful and challenging music. His style draws from so many influences, but every aspect of his songwriting is rich and personal. His new EP, Great Pause, explores his exper

Positive and Affirming, with Early Riser

Apr 13th, 2021 1h

Early Riser is back, and they continue to focus on being positive and affirming. Their latest entry, Vocations, continues that journey in the present, tackling everything from social situations to personal growth. Kiri and Nicole join this week

It's Just What We Do, with Bugsy

Apr 7th, 2021 1h 35m

Bugsy believes all bugs are insects, and but not all insects are bugs. And that music is just what they do. The four-piece from Minneapolis love writing music together and being the band of sharks/turtles/stingrays. Emily, Shannon, and Griffin

Big Loud Rock Songs, with Oceanator

Mar 30th, 2021 1h 7m

Elise Okusami loves capturing big energy in her music with her project, Oceanator. She likes to refer to it as feeling a band moving, and has elevated that through live recordings on her latest record, Things I Never Said.Elise joined this wee

Bringing It To Life, with Antonioni

Mar 23rd, 2021 1h 31m

Antonioni has perfectly designed the spaces and sounds locked in each song. Their debut self-titled record showcases how they’ve shaped their style and how they’re continuing to play with their unique voice and effort.Sarah joined this week to

Vulnerability is a Strength, with Suzie True

Mar 16th, 2021 1h 12m

Suzie True is a band that met and stuck together through a series of friendship traps that have stuck. Lexi, G, and Sarah all have similar musical beginnings and meet-cutes, but it’s their respect and fun together that has them growing, fast.S

Finding My Voice, with Jhariah

Mar 9th, 2021 1h 25m

Jhariah is a songwriter who explores every possible corner of music, and does it with bombastic, theatrical energy. It’s easy to picture an energetic scene when listening to tracks like his latest single, “Debt Collector.”Jhariah joined this w

Tell an Honest Story, with Goldwoman

Mar 2nd, 2021 53m 22s

Rae, aka Goldwoman, is a songwriter motivated by artists and the people in her life. She started the Goldwoman journey playing shows throughout college, and has released such personal, cinematic tracksRae joined this week to talk about writing

Expressing Myself in Songs, with Nervous Dater

Feb 23rd, 2021 1h 26m

Rachel Lighter of Nervous Dater writes songs that allow her to express her perspectives and feelings, and share them with bandmates and ultimately album listeners. Call in the Mess, the band’s sophomore album, explores the thoughts and respons

Doing Music Every Day, with Jer Berkin

Feb 16th, 2021 1h 33m

Jer Berkin is working to connect and help make the dreams of musicians come true. Their efforts to help musicians and young music professionals navigate the industry have led to the creation of Lost and Found Touring and Management, which helps

Like Writing in My Diary, with Maggie Gently

Dec 8th, 2020 57m 41s

Maggie Gently writes personal journeys in her songs, and her EP Good Cry is a great example. She’s been inspired by multiple genres and living in San Fransisco itself. Maggie has a new single, “Bitter Pills,” that’s premiering exclusively on th

Contextualizing a Landscape, with Maeve Aickin

Dec 1st, 2020 1h 8m

Maeve Aickin is a songwriter that has such a meaningful approach to writing music that’s inspired by the likes of the holy trinity that is boy genius. Maeve joined this week to talk about how she’s approached writing music, experimenting with p

Utilizing Everyone's Talents, with Ganser

Nov 24th, 2020 1h 26m

Ganser is a band who bring together the talents of each band member and friends in the community to create art. The Chicago-based band has released a new album, Just Look At That Sky, that captures artful sound and matching visuals in the accom

Understand Yourself Better, with Tiny Stills

Nov 17th, 2020 1h 14m

Tiny Stills is a project centered on honesty and self-understanding in songwriting. Kailynn West has been writing her own songs since she first picked up a guitar, and only continues to explore her sounds and voice in her latest singles that dr

Something Different, with Attic Salt

Nov 10th, 2020 1h 13m

Attic Salt is a band that focuses on playing what they like and making it a little different. They joined this week to talk about writing together, their varied influences, recording their new album Get Wise, and more. Keep up with Attic Salt

Layers of Feelings, with Blvck Hippie

Nov 3rd, 2020 1h 24m

Josh Shaw is a natural creative and proof that the weird kids are the best. His project Blvck Hippie dives into layers of emotions and nostalgia, and only keeps evolving from concept to recording. Josh joins this week to share his journey throu

Illustrating Some Perspective, with Aly Jett

Oct 27th, 2020 1h 21m

Aly Jett is a gifted songwriter who has pushed to release music all throughout 2020. She’s shared a number of singles online and kept her momentum up by discovering new artists that she admires. Aly joined this week to share how she’s gained an

Writing as Self-Reflecting, with No Thank You

Oct 20th, 2020 59m 32s

No Thank You’s latest record, Embroidered Foliage, is a dive into self discovery, reflection, and healing. The bandmates have shaped a space for creativity and growing ideas where they can build off of each other. Kaytee Della Monica joined thi

Turn It Up, with Pinkshift

Oct 13th, 2020 1h 22m

Pinkshift's sudden and loud arrival on the scene is no coincidence - this Baltimore act has stayed energetic and motivated for months to deliver some of the most punching music this year. Ashrita and Paul join this week to share how Pinkshift s

Learning All Over Again, with Overo

Oct 6th, 2020 1h 6m

Energetic and emotional are just the first words to describe what Overo’s crafted in their new releases. The Texas-based band has weaved together a variety of heavy genres and weight of emotional journeys, along with their enthusiasm to branch

Who You Can Count On, with heckdang

Sep 1st, 2020 1h 22m

heckdang is a band that’s forever learning and expanding themselves as songwriters. Their latest EP, Fine, Just Thinking is a tease to their upcoming full-length with the ways they’ve played with their sound and energy. Magda joins to talk abou

Too Prickly, with Wife Patrol

Aug 25th, 2020 1h 42m

Wife Patrol is what happens when serendipity and high energy combine. The Indianapolis-based band has a new record, Too Prickly For This World, and it showcases how sharp, thoughtful, and impactful the trio's songwriting can be. Nicole, Natasha

Chronicling Self Growth, with thank you, i'm sorry

Aug 18th, 2020 55m 26s

thank you, i’m sorry has chronicled their self growth as a band and as people in their music. The Minneapolis-based band has come together to share music that continues to evolve. Colleen joins this week to share the band’s evolution, their inf