05.05.22: DIVE BOMBS

04.28.22

First off, congratulations! You dug deep enough to find our little Spotify bio. You must be a true fan/future fan, and you should be proud of yourself.
 We (TRUSS, formerly “TRVSS”) are a hard rock quartet from Cleveland, Ohio comprised of vocalist Hannah Crandall, guitarist Eric Kennedy, drummer Holden Szalek, and bassist Thomas Rastatter. 
Some call it grunge, others alternative, some even (for some reason) metal—but whatever you decide to call our riff-heavy, Midwestern, female-fronted rock, there’s a place for you at the table. So, take a seat, grab a fork, and dig in. 
 Oh, and like/follow us on social media (@trussband). We want to keep you in the loop.
 Debut album, “Reset My Head,” coming in Summer 2022.

04.21.22

Welcome back Family Vacation for a second episode!

Family Vacation is a guitar-driven indie rock duo based out of Chicago, IL. Led by multi-instrumentalists Jacob Chatfield and Bob Crandell, and often joined by a revolving door of friends and family including Max Niemann and Peter Cimbalo, the project began in 2019 with their debut album America.  The band’s upcoming studio debut, Are We Criminals?, brings the band back to its roots, as the EP is a selection of songs re-recorded and reimagined from the band’s first demos written by Chatfield in his house in Lexington, Kentucky. The record examines identity, mundanity in the face of euphoria, and the merits of artistic creation with the absence of an audience.

04.14.22

Formed in 2019, this powerful duo brings in a mix of punk, rock and roll, garage rock, and the occasional drop of blues, all wrapped up with a pretty bow. With gritty-sweet vocals, heavy guitar riffs, and palpitating drums, Sweetie is just what the doctor ordered. Pulling influences from The Distillers, Misfits, and The Stooges, this two-piece hits you with a wall of sound that will not disappoint.

04.07.22

Welcome back Brandon of Drop Top Alibi for a second epiosde!

Drop Top Alibi is an unbridled Rock band from Toronto, Canada. As 90’s babies, DTA pulls from all directions when it comes to inspiration, putting an emphasis on powerful melodies, untamed guitars and pounding rhythms.

03.31.22

North Warren, named after the street he lived on as he began releasing music, is the creative endeavor of Luke Esperes, a tenacious artist residing in Milwaukee, WI. His influences come from bands such as Harvey Danger, Let's Wrestle, and Built To Spill making slacker rock with an emotional weight. 
 His first single, USPS, was released in the summer of 2019 and his second single, Overdramatic, September 7th 2019. In the midst of playing a handful of shows around Milwaukee, he celebrated his debut album release with an extravagant diy house show at the place where the project began. 
 Luke writes, records, and mixes his own music. In addition to that, he has produced multiple albums for artists such as Good Sounds, Kujo Koda, Turner Valle, and Forgetless. In whichever format Luke is expressing himself, his primary goals remain the same: be honest, create something meaningful, and make people experience emotions - good or otherwise.

03.24.22

Pruno is an alternative Indie rock band from Columbus, Ohio. Using catchy melodies and emotion-based lyrics about common troubles, Pruno provides a creative way to engage their listeners whilst bringing them deeper into the raw human emotions and commonalities that ferment within us.

03.17.22

Post-Punk/ hardcore band from the suburbs of Missouri.  

03.14.22

Cheer Up Dusty was started in January 2019 by lead singer Justin Humenik after a mental breakdown and exit from local band Make Shift. Spending 2019 on the first release, Dusty soon went public in November of that year. For their sophomore release, they were by joined longtime friend/collaborator Pat Desiato on bass guitar. During that time, the duo would go on to meet Alex Scarin who was added on guitar and not soon after, Paul Berthold on drums to round up their lineup. The quartet are now writing new material, playing shows and expanding to an overall media project.

03.01.22

The inescapably exciting, psychedelically soulful, Hard Rock band from Frankenmuth MI 
 Colton Jordon - Lead Vocals / Piano / Rhythm Guitar Nathan Hume - Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals Eli Weiss - Drums / Guitar Kyle Hoffman - Bass

02.25.22

Born and Raised in New Castle, Pennsylvania, Matt Jackson is a multi-instrumentalist who began a musical career very young playing in various bands throughout high school. After many years of playing drums in high school ensembles, he decided to study music leading him to the Jazz Studies program at Youngstown State University where he began playing double bass in a variety of ensembles. 
 Very quickly Matt became part of the local music scene and worked as a freelance bassist and session musician between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. He began cultivating his musical knowledge and experience playing a variety of musical styles included rock, jazz, fusion, theater and classical music.

02.22.22

Part British, part Canadian rock band | Debut single - BITTER LULLABY – out now | EP coming Spring 2022

02.18.22

Jonah Leatherman is a rock band from Fort Wayne, Indiana, fresh of a full, self-titled album release.

02.15.22

Rooftops is the first returning guest to the podcast! His first episode aired in August of 2021; today we're back to talk about the brand new Rooftops single, EP, and tour!

01.22.22

Sneezeweed is an artist from the Chicago area making music to try and get rid of the realization that he is growing up. Follow him on Instagram and Bandcamp for more entertainment. 
 Bandcamp - sneezeweed.bandcamp.com Instagram - _sneezeweed_

01.17.22

Year of October is a fuzzed out rock band from Nashville, TN. They travel the U.S. in a minivan to bring their dirty riffs and dark grooves to people everywhere. Formed by Josh and Phlecia Sullivan in 2010 while they were attending the University of Kentucky, their original music has been described as a Black Sabbath sound with Amy Winehouse in the lead. Their 2017 album “Trouble Comes” was named Best Rock Album at the Nashville Industry Music Awards, which has helped them become a staple in the Nashville rock scene and led to a more extensive tour schedule. They know how to put on a powerful rock show and pull people in with their dynamics and energetic performances. Be on the look out for new shows and music coming your way soon!

12.30.21

Dynamic band from Chicago, IL. Featuring two guitars, piano, bass, and drums, Sunndog creates an interesting collection of music hinging on a smooth alternative garage band feel.

12.27.21

Family Vacation is a four-piece rock band from Chicago, Illinois.

12.22.21

FROM THE ARTIST:

Musical light for those in dark times. Alaska's alt-rock group, Photonak, is here to cast light on all the "Tempered" souls around the world with their debut record release to end 2020. Welcome to an emotional journey of introspection with sonic melancholy melodies and lyrical hooks about transcendence through tragedy. 
 "One of the best rock albums to ever come out of Anchorage." -Anchorage Press

Photonak is: Jeremy James Egger - Vocals, Guitar, Lyrics Daniel Capote Ley - Guitar Mark Glasionov - Drums, Cajón, Chimes 
 www.photonakmusic.com

12.20.21

FROM THE ARTIST:

We’re an indie band from Rhode Island makin’ home grown tunes just for you!
 Members: Vocals- Joe Johnson Lead Guitar- Mike Tenreiro Bass- Nick Reagan Drums- Oliver Littlefield Trumpet- Carlos Fragoso

12.08.21

FROM THE ARTIST:

Hailing from Chicago, Pure Intention has the self-titled tagline of, "Your dad’s favorite band."

11.30.21

FROM THE ARTIST:

Tarnish is a Northern California based emo alternative punk band comprised of drummer Jack Breger, bassist Dane Carlson, and guitarist/vocalist Karl Forster. They take inspiration from sounds all over the emo rock spectrum, spanning from bands like Movements, Title Fight, Citizen, and Knuckle Puck all the way to Taking Back Sunday and Mayday Parade. Tarnish aims to create songs with hard hitting riffs, relatable lyrics, and an overall high energy take on the widespread emo genre. Business: tarnishbooking@gmail.com

11.23.21

FROM THE ARTIST:

Florida gulf coast rock trio. Fortune favors the bold.

Listen in to the full conversation with Paul, Mark, and Adam now!

11.16.21

FROM THE ARTIST:

Rianna "Ri" Rosecrans is a 20 year old musician from the small town of Wellington Ohio. She has been absolutely in love with music since she was a little girl. As she grew older, so did her love for music.

In 2015, Ri participated in Wellington's town talent competition "Wellington Star." This was a four round talent competition in which Ri made her way to the finals. After singing two songs, she managed to earn second place as well at a $400 prize. Then in 2017, she decided to participate again. This year the competition was only three rounds. Once again, she made it to the finals. This time earning herself first place, $500, and the title of Wellington Star. Since her time with Wellington Star, her music has grown immensely. She has found a love for many genres such as metal, hard rock, classic rock, and country. She hopes to include all of these genres in some way, in her future music endeavors.

For the past four years, Ri has been occasionally writing original songs in hopes to release an album of her own. Finally, this year she decided it was time to release her EP, which includes some of her favorite original songs. 

11.09.21

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHEWY  CENTER

FROM THE BAND:

he Chewy Center is a jam infused, space rock band from Cleveland, OH comprised of members, David "D. Flo" DeFlorentis (vocals/guitar), Nate "Vegas" Vagase (bass guitar), Stephen Fabec (keyboards) and Ben Fasciano (drums). Chewy plays with aggressive rhythms, funky bass, inventive improvisations, and catchy hooks. Eager to expand their reach, the band is making a mark in the region.

The original trio met in spring of 2011 at a high school talent show and played together in various groups before formalizing the band in summer 2016. With the addition of Fabec in summer 2020, the band has evolved into a four-man powerhouse of Northeast Ohio rock. Feeling like a welcomed outsider in the jam band world, the band enjoys a sense of creative freedom to break outside the walls of conventional jam/festival sound, incorporating elements of metal, prog, and various others that typical jam festival goers may not expect. Every song tells a story, through unique lyrical themes and ideas that provoke introspection and emotion. Regardless of subject matter, the band is primarily focused on one thing: making music that you will have fun listening to.

TCC pride themselves on their live performances, flowing between genres and songs. The Chewy sound is a space-exploring mix of rock, funk, prog, and disco, with a few sprinkles of electronic music and AOR rock. Something different from the jam scene, with a little something for everyone.

11.05.21

LEARN MORE ABOUT SOUTHBOUND BERETTA

FROM THE BAND:

Breaking into the Indianapolis rock scene in 2019, Southbound Beretta brings energy and grit back to blue collar rock n roll. Incorporating influences from bands like AC/DC, Motörhead, Foo Fighters, Thin Lizzy and Airbourne. Southbound Beretta brings an energetic and fun live show that has been steadily growing their fan base. They want fans to know that they’re here to bring back authentic rock n roll and they’re never going to stop.

Southbound Beretta is Mike Brennan (lead vocals/guitar), Casey Bireley (vocals/bass), and Cody Apple (drums).

10.26.21

FROM THE BAND:

Moose Almighty is an indie rock jam band from Seattle, WA. Their modern approach to a retro sound blends seventies hard rock with swampy funk, blues, synth freakouts and dynamic improvisation, reminiscent of a hazy, acid tinged Saturday night in a southern dive bar.

Moose Almighty has released three albums since forming in 2018. Their latest album ‘Spare Parts’, was released on March 26, 2021, captures the band’s live energy in a time when live music is non-existent. Robert Fadley of JamBandPurist called it “A brand new ripping album... Ambitious and highly eclectic, these new tracks show the growth and knowledge that Moose Almighty has acquired from their last studio endeavor, while also incorporating what they have learned playing live shows. Moose Almighty has stepped up into another level...”

In August 2020 Moose Almighty released ‘The Luggage Underneath’, their second album and first with guitarist Chris Young, whose introduction allowed the band to explore new musical territories and extend their improvisational prowess. Their debut album ‘Bound & Revolving’ was released in April 2019.

Their music has been featured on JEMP Radio, The Sound Podcast with Ira Haberman, This Week In Seattle Rock and Dan’s Tunes Talking Tracks Podcast among others

Moose Almighty features Dan Underkofler (Keyboards, Synthesizers, Guitar, Vocals), Chris Young (Guitar, Vocals), Aaron Mitchell (Bass, Vocals), and Kevin Shoop (Drums, Vocals, Audio Engineering).

10.23.21

FROM THE BAND:

Your new favourite punk rock two-piece from Brampton, ON ♊️♎️ We met in high school and didn’t talk for 10 years until we started the band. We’re trying to have as much fun as possible, but we take the music seriously. We banged out two red hot fire EP’s in a year and we already have our next studio session booked legit 😈 Trying to play every single show we can until we drop dead. Hit us up! 🤠👍

10.19.21

FROM THE BAND:

Ranging from moody to cheerful, Laveer plays glossy synth pop with a notable new wave influence. The four members began playing music together in their teen years before going on to develop themselves as artists and initially playing indie rock under the name Prospect. Since rebranding as Laveer in 2016, Sam, Matt, Jordan, and Eric have created a distinctly authentic and fresh take on modern synth pop by combining electronic elements and indie pop staples. The four have claimed their rite of passage as independent artists by performing in countless live venues, bars, music festivals, and various events. 2020 marked a unique landmark in the band’s career as live music was on hiatus and they began to see their fanbase grow quickly with streaming, earning them several thousands of plays for tracks like “Hideaway”, “Real Thing”, and “Wavelength”. Laveer has big things planned for 2021 and beyond with new releases and live shows on the horizon. Laveer is often compared to the likes of The 1975, LANY, and Valley. Listen to their influences and inspiration through their artist playlists Midnight Oil and Recollect.

10.16.21

FROM THE BAND:

With their unique combination of small-town roots and big city sound, Winnipeg alt-rockers Northern Royals have come to conquer your radio, your streaming service, and your local stage.

Drawing from influences that range from modern rock, post-grunge, to classic rock, the band’s in-your-face rock n’ roll assault is as much at home on mainstream rock radio as it is with the more discerning campus/community FM crowd.

After making the rounds of the Manitoba club scene and festival circuit, sharing the stage with the iconic likes of Jet Set Satellite, Palaye Royale, The Lazy's, Royal Tusk and more, Northern Royals are ready to take things to the next level in 2020 and beyond.

With a new crop of hard-hitting, thought-provoking songs and an upcoming EP produced by an industry legend Gggarth Richardson, the band has its sights set on mainstream success.

Winnipeg has a proud, storied history of genre-defining rock artists, and Northern Royals have their sights firmly set on joining the pantheon.

10.12.21

FROM THE BAND:

THE VINDYS have become one of the premier bands with their unique blend of pop, jazz, and rock. They have been described as “a vibrant slice of vintage pop theatre.” (Music Connection Magazine) and “slinky, sultry, and jazzy” (Guy D’Astolfo, The Vindicator). Through the incorporation of multiple genres into one cohesive sound, The Vindys have the ability to appeal to a wide audience. Their professional sound, as well as alluring stage presence and magnetic charisma, is supported by the band’s background and expertise in music performance, education, and production.

The band is passionate about representing Youngstown as a place where the music scene is thriving. Their name pays homage to Youngstown’s daily newspaper, The Vindicator. Brad Savage, program director of The Summit 91.3 FM, explains, “To me, they really personify Youngstown and northeast Ohio. They’ve got depth and substance and are instantly likable. Their songs get stuck in your head after one listen.” In 2019, the band performed at various festivals including LaureLive, Winnetka Music Festival and Summerfest where the band won the first day of the Emerging Artist Series selected by voters on Twitter.

In 2019 the Vindys were prominently featured as part of the Pittsburgh Pirates and AT&T SportsNet “Friday Night Rocks” campaign The experience has exposed the band to countless fans and have seen their Tri-State area fanbase grow tremendously.

10.09.21

Cigar Club is a rock group from the Toronto, Canada area. The band's latest album, Day, Now, is available everywhere, and includes hits "COLD", "....Aliens", and "Swimmin' in Gold".

Listen in as Tyler and Trevor give us the details on Cigar Club!

10.05.21

FROM THE BAND:

What happens when you mix restlessness, angst, distorted guitars, soaring vocals, theatrics and a penchant for loud rock music with an unquenchable thirst to escape the dry ass desert? Enter Jane N’ The Jungle! 

Hailing from Phoenix, AZ, the hook laden rock band on the rise consists of fierce femme firecracker vocalist/songwriter Jordan White, guitarist Brian Dellis and bassist Big B. Blending dynamic modern rock with 90’s alt and a twist of punk attitude, the band pulls inspiration from Pat Benatar, Soundgarden and P!NK. 

In 2021 the group began gaining recognition with their single “Trouble” produced by Chuck Alkazian (Pop Evil, Soundgarden) at the legendary Pearl Sound Studios in Detroit. The song and video got picked up by MTV Spankin’ New; Music Choice, Spotify’s Fierce Femmes, All New Rock and Women of Rock and earned features in Alt Press, Women That Rock, Loud Women, The Hype Magazine. Radio also caught wind of the noise with spins on Sirius XM, WRKZ, KLAQ, KCMQ, KWSS, KFMA, KDKB, KILO and KFML.

To round out the year Jane N’ The Jungle has West Coast tour dates on the books and a brand new single “Ain’t No Other Way" you can check out on all streaming platforms!

09.21.21

Amy is a Rehabilitation Therapist at a maximum security psych hospital in California. Amy specifically focuses on music - a lifelong choir member and music lover herself - along with general arts, dance, and recreation, to help some of the most vulnerable, misunderstood, and forgotten members of our society.

09.14.21

FROM THE BAND:

Loud Thoughts is an original alternative rock quartet composed of Chase Singer (Guitar), Clayton Singer (Vocals) Cade Lambert (Bass) and David Hansen (Drums). Collectively, they bring a raw and energetic feel to their listeners. The band began with brothers Clayton and Chase performing locally as an acoustic act. Their goal was to expand, fill out the sound, and capture their songs in a new light. A short while after they began performing, Clayton Singer met David Hansen at Saginaw Valley State University while attending an acting class. With the addition of David Hansen on drums it allowed the band to move towards their full potential. On May 25th, 2019 Loud Thoughts released their four song debut EP Headspace, recorded at Reed Recording Studio in Bay City Michigan. A short while after the release David’s cousin Cade Lambert was decided as the final addition to the group. The band seeks to bring a lively and visceral experience to every city they visit. They hope to create a meaningful and emotional connection with their growing fan base.

09.07.21

Timothy Heer & Kameron Herron of Pruno, a Columbus, Ohio-based Indie rock band, are here for the long haul. With their heads on straight along with a hit tallying nearly 50K streams on Spotify & three others grabbing at least another 2,500 each, this Midwest duo is one you definitely need to keep an eye on.

FROM THE BAND:

Pruno is an alternative Indie rock band from Columbus, Ohio. Using catchy melodies and emotion-based lyrics about common troubles, Pruno provides a creative way to engage their listeners whilst bringing them deeper into the raw human emotions and commonalities that ferment within us.

08.17.21

At just 21, Bryan Ream is well ahead of his peers with his musical talent, experience, and knowledge. Playing in multiple bands, Bryan started his own solo project, Rooftops, this past fall with sounds reminiscent of Brand New and other well-known pop/alt-rock bands, and the success has been instant. Of his five singles, 3 have already reached 30K streams on Spotify!

FROM THE BAND:

ndie rock solo act Rooftops hails from Columbus, Ohio. Having over five years of experience from playing in several bands, Bryan Ream has come back this year with a musical project of his own. Rooftops unique sound brings beautiful ambiance, melodic driven lambent guitar lines, infectious percussive cadence, and thoughtful lyricism to today's modern rock genre. 

08.03.21

From their Spotify bio, the Swedish duo is described with "Happy Landings consists of Casper Ingels and Arvid Swedrup, an indie folk-pop duo that released their first single A Breakup Song in 2020."

With a sound akin to well-known acts like Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, and Bon Iver, Scandinavia-based Happy Landings is sure to make any folk or singer/songwriter music fan jump for genuine joy.
Aside from their beautifully tracked debut single "A Breakup Song" they put together in 2020, this past June the duo released their debut EP, Inside Out And Back.

07.27.21

Out of Houston, Texas, Carbide is a fast-paced band with a dominant punk rock sound and the ability to infuse many various elements of rock & roll into their tracks.

FROM THE BAND:

In their own words, “Although their sound is deeply rooted in the aggressive, fast-paced edge of punk rock, they also love to experiment with many tiers of ideas and tones, because playing strictly one genre forever would be boring…”

07.20.21

Wooly Mammoth is a blues/rock jam band out of the New England area, and just recently released their first full 10-track album titled “Evolutionary Rejects”.

FROM THE BAND:

“Based in Mystic, CT, Wooly is infused with the "Mystic Vibe", which is heavy on having fun, keeping it loose, and lots of long jams. While Wooly's original songs give us our unique sound, our set list includes songs from the Dead, Phish, String Cheese Incident, Widespread Panic and other world-class jam bands. From rock to bluegrass to Americana folk, Wooly Mammoth always ensures that people are dancing, having a great time, and wanting to come back for more.”

07.13.21

Lead vocalist & guitarist Brandon Greogry of Drop Top Alibi joins me for a full hour conversation! The band's “Summer Nights & City Lights” is one of those songs I listened to the very first time and giggled like a school child at the end, and said to myself, “Whewwww that was good!”

FROM THE BAND:

DROP TOP ALIBI is a hard-hitting, high energy rock n' roll band from Toronto, Ontario. Blending 70's and 90's classic riffs, with 80's soaring vocals, DTA is a pure timeless rock n' roll band.

07.06.21

You’d better get hip with The Jailbirds now before the bandwagon fills up because these guys ROCK. With their sophomore EP Jungle just a few weeks old, the band is ready to hit the ground running for the 2nd half of 2021 - you can help them do so by giving a follow, purchasing their music via their website, or listening on Spotify!

FROM THE BAND:

"Over the course of the last 5 years, The Jailbirds have cut their teeth on the road, gaining experience touring and performing extensively across Ontario and Quebec, demonstrating on stage, and in the studio, that they’re a band you simply need to hear.

06.01.21

If you’re a fan of rock or metal, I can not recommend my friends One In The Chamber enough.

Straight out of Toronto, OITC has all the features necessary to take the next step forward.

...and the next one, and the next.

FROM THE BAND:

Since the release of their 2018 debut studio EP, One In The Chamber has been compared to the likes of Guns N' Roses, Led Zeppelin, Velvet Revolver, Soundgarden, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens Of The Stone Age, and Mötley Crüe.  One In The Chamber is Toronto's answer to the new wave of rock & roll driven by the likes of Greta Van Fleet, Dirty Honey, Blacktop Mojo, The Wild, and Them Evils. Entirely independent, dirty rock & roll straight from the heart of Toronto throw "To The Gallows" on rotation and crank up the stereo. One In The Chamber is best enjoyed at 11.

01.29.21

Nathan Clapper is a rapper/musician/singer and songwriter originally from Massillon, Ohio, and has since relocated to the Detroit, Michigan area. He has relentlessly pursued a music career, an gives us an insight into his creative mind, processes, and much more. On this episode, it's not only Nathan's birthday, but he also gives Mic1park Multimedia exclusive rights to help release his new song, "Dirty Tuxedo".

01.16.21

Amy is the owner of two School of Rock locations here in Chicago. We're talking about her background and upbringing, the school's mission(s), programs, and more! You can be anything you want, and you can do anything you want. Amy is living proof of that.

11.10.20

Ultimately Fruitless is a Chicago-based surf-rock/grunge band. With their debut album Questions & Impulses released November 2020, we dive in to much of the band's influences, recording processes, and more.

10.13.20

Elizabeth Heller, better known by her artist name, stylized as biz colletti, is a singer/songwriter from Madison, Wisconsin and current resident of Nashville, Tennessee. biz' raw talent and passion for sharing her deepest emotional sides has her poised for big things in the music industry. Her songs have already been featured in a number of well-known television shows or movies.