Declan McKenna stopped by before his show at The Sylvee on October 29th! The last night of his headlining tour before hitting the road with Sabrina Carpenter! We chat about his new album that came out, why his new song "Champagne" isn't on that album, and how much has changed since he started playing music as a teenager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ramona Flowers give us an update on their progress as a band, what they love about America, and they talk about Halloween in the US versus Guy Fawkes Night in the UK! Plus, we chat about the Oasis reunion and what's coming up for them in 2025! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cassyette has been through a lot over the last few years, and so have a lot of her friends. She's taken her story and put it to music with her new album "This World F***ing Sucks" coming out August 23rd, 2024. We talk about the moments behind the music, how she's the only one in her family that can sing, and her very personal new song "Friends In Low Places." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ella Red is back on the show to talk about her new song "I Like You Best." We discuss her edgier stage persona and she plays a couple songs for us! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congratulations to Alex Dugan on his new marriage! The last time we talked to the Culture Wars frontman he was in Australia and now we know why! For love! We also talk about their upcoming debut full length album, his writing style, and what's to come for Culture Wars!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esteban Flores has been doing music for a long time but it wasn't until it became more about his art and feelings and less about a career that he became Slow Joy. We chat about what Slow Joy means for him, Taco Bell, and what it's like for people to know your songs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queens of the Stone Age has announced another leg to The End Is Nero Tour and they're coming to Madison! Guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen fills us in on their latest album, what tour is like, and even some reminiscing about a leather pants phase the band had. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.