Soren Hansen is releasing a solo album! Many know him from New Politics and while the band has been on hiatus Soren has been writing for himself. We talk about the band and the hiatus, the self-titled album coming out this summer, and why he doesn't shy away from being personal in his songs.

One of our only repeat guests... Leah from Slothrust returns to talk about their new EP, what it feels like to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of "Of Course You Do", and (of course) we talk about crystals and symbols!

Amigo the Devil, aka Danny Kiranos, has been making noise for a long time. We cover a lot of ground from songwriting inspirations, the direction he's moving in with his new album, and why Irish bands like to take him on the road.

Chestnut Grove is going through some changes! We talk about their latest album, how you can support them, and what the future may or may not hold!

19-year-old Jeremy Abboud has already found his career and passion in life. He started playing music over 10 years ago, started building his home studio around 7 years ago, and has taught himself how to play and record all parts of his songs. The Rockyts has had many forms but at the center it is Jeremy, and often only Jeremy.

Knox is a self-taught musician who grabbed a guitar when he was 19 and hasn't let go of it yet! Click play to hear the inspiration for his new song "Not The 1975" and how he feels about his sold out headlining tour!

Detention's members are young, but they've been making music for a long time. They continue to find their sound while experimenting with different influences all while handling band responsibilities without label support. Listen to learn more about this up and coming band, how they make it work, and what's coming up!

Cherry Glazerr released a new album "I Don't Want You Anymore" this fall and it has deeply personal lyrics expressed in multiple genres. She breaks it down for us and also tells us how she got her start.

Ella Red is a young singer/songwriter who taught herself how to play the piano at 6 years old! We talk to her and her manager Justin Mauriello about how she was discovered, what's coming up for her, and her alter ego on stage!

Let's get to know self-taught singer/songwriter Jay Putty! We cover a lot of ground and chat about his new song "The Best Days Are Yet To Come", football, beer, and a whole lot more!

We're getting to know a young band by the name of HotWax! We talk about what's to come, touring, and how they try to balance it all.

Brian Fallon talks about The Gaslight Anthem's reunion, his writing process, and his favorite NFL team. We also talk about Bruce Springsteen featuring on the title track, "History Books." This is their first album in 9 years and it comes out October 27th, 2023! 

Campbell from Australian band Vacations talks about their new song "Next Exit" and why he chooses to tell people the personal stories behind the songs. We also talk about touring, concert etiquette, and even get a few tiny details about the next album!

Destroy Boys Zoomed in from Europe to tell us what we can expect when they make it to the midwest this winter and they reveal some info on what's coming up for them!

Meet Vision Arcade! The band has only been around for a few years but they're ready to show the world who they are. Listen to hear about their new song "Hey Honey", a new album coming out next year, and some of their unexpected influences.

In this conversation with A R I Z O N A we talk about their new music, what we can expect from their upcoming show in Madison, and the importance of taking a step back sometimes to focus on friendships. There's a lot of ground covered and a lot of hints at things to come!

What's the difference between a bottle of wine and a vinyl record? They both need to breathe! That's according to Kaleo from Pepper who also says that they both have a lot to tell you. We also talk about their new song "Get Me Ready", their multiple business ventures, and how much they care about their community... or "ohana" as they refer to them.

Sabrina and Nya from Say She She tell us about their new song, their writing process, and their favorite merch!

Metric stopped by to debut a brand new song, announce a new album, and chat about their tour with Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and Garbage! Click play for all the details and head to our IG if you wanna check out the acoustic songs they performed in studio!

Durry is a brother and sister duo with a new album on the way and an upcoming tour! We talk about how they decided to make music together, what it felt like to go viral, and what it's like for Austin to show Taryn how band life works.

Mac Saturn calls in to chat about their upcoming show in Madison with The Struts, the new music they're working on, and how the band is getting along.

Get to know Windser! We talk about the different tones between his debut EP and his upcoming release, his upcoming tour with The Happy Fits (including a stop at Lollapalooza!), and how he came up with the idea for his "Memory" music video!

Grouplove has a new album coming out and they're about to hit the road with Pink! We chat about the theme for the album, tour life on the bus, and how the band has evolved.

We catch up with Nasri from MAGIC! about their hiatus/break up, the theme of the new album, and what makes them different from a lot of other bands. Spoiler alert: it's the groove! We also cover motorcycles, dancing, and a whole lot more.

Jason Paul and Sasha Sirota of GXTP (Guns and Toilet Paper) tell us what it was like to work with Tommy Lee on their new song "Contraband!" Plus, they give us a lot of hints of fun stuff ahead and share the real reason they named themselves after the most hoarded items during the pandemic!

Caleb from Colony House called in to talk about touring, the new album, and some of his favorite memories of Madison! We also talk about spooky trains and the band's new effort to raise money for earthquake victims. You can find more info or donate now at existforgood.org.

Rec Hall might seem somewhat elusive online but they've got big things on the horizon! Here we talk about their song "She Doesn't Get It" being a blue-print moving forward: "...how can we relate this back to 'She Doesn't Get It'? How can we have our new songs be in conversation with that first release?" We also chat about production, their tour with lovelytheband, and how they know when a song is done.

Senses are out on tour so they stopped by the studio to catch up on everything that's happened since we talked to them in October! We get updates on the new EP, Maddie's feelings on the Packers, and who is driving the bus.

Wilbur and Mark from Lovejoy tell us about how they formed during the pandemic and what it's been like doing the whole band thing backwards: "most bands have to make good music to have their audience come and listen to them... we got the audience so now we have to make good music to prove to them that we're worthy of it." Plus, find out what Mark is most excited about when they play the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee on May 27th!

"Raw" and "honest" are words that Weathers used to describe their upcoming album "Are We Having Fun?" that is coming out on May 5th. We met up in Las Vegas to talk about the album and their new song "ALL CAPS".

Patrick Martin grew up just a couple hours outside of Madison and is now making music in LA. He's ready to hit the road with his new song "Dandelion Eyes" out now and his new EP "Velvet Time" coming out in June... "I am desperate to perform because this music is so special to me. The dancing shoes are polished and you can see your reflection in them." Hit play to get to know him before you see him live.

It's been over a year since we chatted with Louis Petrella from Sorry It's Over. They've got a new song called "Dog Daze" so we catch up on how things are going for the band and what's coming up this year.

From being homeless as a kid to pro skateboarder to burgeoning rockstar, Chad Tepper shares how he got here and how music has always been there for him: "Music was always my escape. It was the only thing that ever made me feel good. It was the only thing in my world of chaos that grounded me and rooted me into this earth and gave me a purpose." 

Meet Tom MacDonald! Controversial rapper with a hit pop song called "Ghost" that is blowing up everywhere. We talk about the song's origin, how he and his family run everything themselves, and a little about politics: "I've done a lot of politically charged music, but I think that I've sort of criticized both sides of the spectrum and sort of been an activist for standing in the middle of the spectrum and looking at both sides or standing on the outside of the spectrum entirely and criticizing the entire two party system..."

Madison native JaLu is making a name for himself in Denver and online! He stopped by this week to chat with Pat about his sound, how he got started, and where you can find his music.

The Moss stopped by on December 9th to chat with Ebo about van life, the exciting things happening in their career, and "respectful moshing" at their shows!

Kieran from Circa Waves Zoomed in from the UK to talk about how he'll celebrate the holidays, 10 years of Circa Waves, and the new album "Never Going Under" coming out January 13th, 2023!

Marlon Harder from Autopilot called in from Saskatchewan to talk about their recent visit to Madison, what's coming up for the band, and their first American speeding ticket! He also said, "the more different ways I can explore writing, I find maybe that can make me a better songwriter and that's always the goal... just to improve and get better."

When talking about the inspiration behind his song "Sick Of It' Jean Dawson said, "I was just like really frustrated. I'm like, 'man, we are so mean to each other.'  We have no NEED to be like that. There's no necessity in life, in culture... and everything advances with necessity. There's no necessity for being mean." Listen for more on his new music, where he's going for the holidays, and how he categorizes his music.

In addition to her new music Molly Moore talks about who we are before and after life-altering events, her first tour, and plans for 2023! When talking about her new music she said it's about, "trying to understand myself and find love and accept and make space for some of the more uncomfortable emotions that I've been dealing with. I'm very excited! It's very vulnerable and personal to me, and also just a lot of fun!"

Aric from The Brevet tells us about their new song, "I hope 'Safe' can help people in a dark time feel like they're not alone." We also get a progress report on the new album and a look into his writing process: "I write a lot about the journey of and search for purpose and meaning in life..."

The Blue Stones are releasing their new album "Pretty Monster" tomorrow and they told us all about how they controlled the chaos and came up with songs like "What's It Take To Be Happy".

"Punk-curious" Senses talks about their new music, playing Pride in Chicago, and what they strive to create at their live shows. Plus, singer Madison Taylor chats about the Green Bay Packers and growing up in Suamico, WI! "We're here, look at us... please."

George Chase Jr called in to talk about his family, new music from The Sublets, and his new show Happy Hour Sessions! "It's the same thing with any art... you work on a project and in the vacuum of your mind it seems like a kinda cool idea and then you try to implement it or put it out in the world... you never know... ya know, it stops belonging to you, now it belongs to the world and they can judge it or say things about it and it's always scary."

Luke from The Struts talks about an upcoming album & inspiration for new song "Fallin With Me." Plus, preshow rituals, fashion, cover songs, and much more!

Cannons is heading out on tour with The Knocks and they're coming to Madison! They'll be at The Sylvee on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 and guitarist Ryan Clapham says, "we're bringing the razzle and we're bringing the dazzle!" Listen to hear about drummer Paul Davis getting shamed by his dog and what they've got coming up in the near future!

Meet Bad Mary! A punk band out of New York that features lead vocalist Amanda Mac, her husband Mike on bass, her dad Bill on drums, and her professor David on guitar. How did they all come together? Hit play to find out! Plus, we talk about the creation of their "The Return of Space Girl" album and movie, what's coming up for them, and where you can find them every week.

Irish punk trio ONOFF have lived in California for nearly a decade and are starting to plant roots here. Has their sound changed at all? Maybe... "but I think having a band that just creates the songs from the bare bones - that's punk rock to me," says Paulie & Stevie 10 Bears. What's Tina Turner got to do with it? Listen to find out.

"Hey! Let's have some therapy!" That's how AJ Smith gets the crowd involved before launching into his new song, "We're All Gonna Die." He's trying to create experiences for people when they come to his shows, "because it's amazing as a concert goer in the audience and you see somebody come out on the stage that makes you feel as though all of your misfit parts belong... That all of your broken-heartedness isn't alone."

Jawny lets his intuition guide him in the studio and in the record store. He's also the fastest indie musician on foot in America. Why isn't that the first thing mentioned in his bio? Listen to find out.