Episode 106 features Eric Astor, founder and CEO of Furnace Record Pressing in Alexandria, Virginia. Eric talks about pressing vinyl, connecting with people, making sense of all the record manufacturing madness. / Find out more about Eric and Furnace Record Pressing at furnacemfg.com

Episode 105 features Ken Stringfellow, singer/songwriter and guitarist in Bellingham, Washington indie rock band The Posies. Ken talks about the Pacific Northwest, love at first sight, why he wants to play in your living room, releasing an album on 9/11. / Songs from Ken Stringfellow featured on the podcast include 'Find Yourself Alone' and 'Sparrow'. / Find out more about Ken at kenstringfellow.com

Episode 104 features John Baizley of Savannah, Georgia heavy metal band Baroness. John talks about cutoff t-shirts, critical acclaim, giving the fans their money's worth, why he's not comfortable with having his signature on your arm. / Songs from Baroness featured on the podcast include 'Throw Me An Anchor' and 'I'd Do Anything'. / Find out more about Baroness at yourbaroness.com

Episode 103 features Canadian indie rocker JJ Wilde. JJ talks about why rock isn't dead, tour lessons, leaving the working world behind, and the best burger she ever ate. / Songs from JJ Wilde featured on the podcast include 'State of Mind' and 'Gave It All'. / Find out more about JJ at jjwilde.com

Episode 102 features Jonathan Nunez, guitarist in Miami hard rock band Torche. Jon talks about producing Torche's albums, moving air, making his own amps, chasing a feeling, the strum that ruined his life. / Songs from Torche featured on the podcast include 'Admission' and 'Slide'. / Find out more about Torche at torchmusic.com

Episode 101 features Eric D. Johnson, singer and guitarist in indie folk band Fruit Bats. Eric talks about his middle initial, his lost solo album, and the humor in Fruit Bats' music videos. / Songs from Fruit Bats featured on the podcast include 'Gold Past Life' and 'A Lingering Love'. / Find out more about Fruit Bats at fruitbatsmusic.com

Episode 100 features Bob Boilen, creator and host of NPR's All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk concerts, and musician in experimental rock act Danger Painters. Bob talks about the DC music scene, thunderstorms, tiny desks, concert photography, the power of his hat, running away screaming from rock n' roll. / Songs from Danger Painters featured on the podcast include 'Wonder' and 'Time Spent'. / Find out more about Bob at bobboilen.info

Episode 99 features Jeremy Stith, vocalist in Orange County, California hardcore band Fury. Jeremy talks about failed entertainment, Weird Al, not being on social media, being a better boyfriend, and getting duped into singing for Fury. / Songs from Fury featured on the podcast include 'Angels Over Berlin' and 'Crazy Horses Run Free'. / Find out more about Fury at runforcoverrecords.com/artists/fury

Episode 98 features Sudanese-American indie musician Sinkane. Ahmed talks about getting sober, taking center stage, fancy hats, and the quest for delicious food. / Songs from Sinkane featured on the podcast include 'Everybody' and 'Dépaysé'. / Find out more about Sinkane at sinkane.com

Episode 97 features Brooklyn dub rock heavyweights Dub Trio. Stu, Joe and Dave talk about reuniting, vintage drums, being 66.66% Canadian, and The Shape Of Dub To Come. / Songs from Dub Trio featured on the podcast include 'Bad Comrade' and 'World Of Inconvenience'. / Find out more about Dub Trio at dubtrio.com

Episode 96 features Christina Cone of Nashville-based indie pop band Frances Cone. Christina talks about sound checks, patience, Brooklyn, marrying her band mate, and being called Frances. / Songs from Frances Cone featured on the podcast include 'Wide Awake' and 'Arizona'. / Find out more about Frances Cone at francesconemusic.com

Episode 95 features Ken Andrews of Los Angeles alternative rock band Failure. Ken talks about comebacks, The Cure, college radio, frogs, Nirvana, hating on hair metal. / Songs from Failure featured on the podcast include 'No One Left' and 'Dark Speed'. / Find out more about Failure at failureband.com

Episode 94 features Greek songwriter and composer Theodore. Theodore talks about getting lost, taking risks, Buster Keaton, The Doors, multiple orgasms. / Songs from Theodore featured on the podcast include 'Disorientation' and 'Towards'. / Find out more about Theodore at theodore-music.com

Episode 93 features trailblazing independent artist Citizen Cope. Clarence talks about enlightenment, scalping tickets, Beastie Boys, growing a team, and being a Dad. / Songs from Citizen Cope featured on the podcast include 'Justice' and 'The River'. / Find out more about Citizen Cope at citizencope.com / Follow Citizen Cope online @citizencope

Episode 92 features John Jagos of Brooklyn electronic project Brothertiger. John talks about Tears For Fears, The Jungle Book, The Toledo Mud Hens, playing in a teapot, and making depressing tropical music. / Songs from Brothertiger featured on the podcast include 'Shallow' and 'Head Over Heels'. / Find out more about Brothertiger at brothertiger.net / Follow Brothertiger online @brothertiger

Episode 91 features Paul Todd of Washington DC post-punk act Social Station. Paul talks about feeding his passion, our Brooklyn high school band, Italian sweatshirts, leather pants, and recruiting his teenage son to be in the band. / Songs from Social Station featured on the podcast include 'Try (Cross My Heart)' and 'Awfully Pretty'. / Find out more about Social Station at socialstation.com / Follow Social Station on Twitter @SocialStationDC

Episode 90 features Brett Boland, singer & guitarist in Boston dream thrash band Astronoid. Brett talks about dream pop love, bands with too many albums, mid-tempo Metallica, the entire history of Prong. / Songs from Astronoid featured on the podcast include 'A New Color' and 'I Dream In Lines'. / Find out more about Astronoid at astronoidband.com / Follow Astronoid on Twitter @astronoid

Episode 89 features Nick Urata, singer, guitarist and founding member of gypsy rock band DeVotchKa. Nick talks about dedication, Little Miss Sunshine, underwater villages, vintage suits, leaving dogs behind, and losing a Grammy to Johnny Cash. / Songs from DeVotchKa featured on the podcast include 'Straight Shot' and 'Empty Vessels'. / Find out more about DeVotchKa at devotchka.net / Follow DeVotchKa on Twitter @devotchkamusic

Episode 88 features New York Americana band Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart. Rebecca and Chris talk about bright city lights, love connections, self-promotion, musical families, and going all-in.  / Songs from Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart featured on the podcast include '57 Chevy' and 'Slipped Tripped And Fell In Love'. / Find out more about Rebecca at rebeccahaviland.com / Follow Rebecca on Twitter @rebeccahaviland

Episode 87 features Rock Island, Illinois singer/songwriter Lissie. Lissie talks about leaving L.A., Little Orphan Annie, Stairway To Heaven, getting arrested, and baling hay in Iowa. / Songs from Lissie featured on the podcast include 'Best Days' and 'Peace On Earth'. / Find out more about Lissie at lissie.com / Follow Lissie on Twitter @lissiemusic

Episode 86 features Austin, Texas blues rock guitarist Black Joe Lewis. Black Joe talks about half-price oysters, Comic Book Guy, homemade bongs, the Dallas Cowboys, and life with The Honeybears. / Songs from Black Joe Lewis featured on the podcast include 'Face in the Scene' and 'Nothing but a Cliche'. / Find out more about Black Joe Lewis at blackjoelewis.com / Follow Black Joe Lewis on Twitter @blackjoelewis

Episode 85 features Raine Maida, vocalist of Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace. Raine talks about the band's 25 year existence, changing his name, collaborating with his wife, and his rock n' roll love story. / Songs from Our Lady Peace featured on the podcast include 'Head Down' and 'Drop Me In The Water'. / Find out more about Our Lady Peace at ourladypeace.com / Follow Our Lady Peace on Twitter @ourladypeace

Episode 84 features Canadian singer/songwriter Steven Page. Steven talks about his potty mouth, Elvis Costello, epic album covers, his talented sons, and life after Barenaked Ladies. / Songs from Steven Page featured on the podcast include 'White Noise' and 'Looking For The Light'. / Find out more about Steven at stevenpage.com / Follow Steven on Twitter @stevenpage

Episode 83 features Scott Lucas, guitarist/vocalist of Zion, Illinois alternative rock band Local H. Scott talks about his 'Pack Up The Cats' tour, two-piece bands, opening for Metallica, and texting actor Michael Shannon to star in his music video. / Songs from Local H featured on the podcast include 'Innocents' and 'All The Kids Are Right'. / Find out more about Local H at localh.com / Follow Local H on Twitter @LocalH

Episode 82 features Montreal, Canada singer/songwriter Michael Rault. Michael talks about Harry Nilsson, Daptone Records, his "retro" sound, and not being fancy enough for Williamsburg. / Songs from Michael Rault featured on the podcast include 'I'll Be There' and 'Sleep With Me'. / Find out more about Michael Rault at michaelrault.com / Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelRault