Sep 30, 2025
In what’s accidentally become an annual tradition, I’m joined by America’s favorite monster band, the Oooozin’ Ahhhs. We met at the wonderful Cigars and Stripes (6715 Ogden Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402 // stripesbbq.com) for the episode, and recorded at the bar.
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Sep 25, 2025
Bass Drum of Death was back in Chicago on 9/24/25 for a show at Beat Kitchen, and I sat down with John Barrett (singer/multi-instrumentalist) shortly before he took the stage.
We talked about:
*Chicago, and the band’s “Live and Let Die” album that was recorded at Cobra Lounge.
*The new album, “Six,” a...
Sep 24, 2025
Indie-soul band, Jacob on the Moon, recently released their new EP, “The Gemini Club,” and it’s absolutely excellent. Band mastermind, Jake Dineen, joins to talk about the EPs concept and the band’s infectious, unique sound (Nü-yacht?).
Keep an eye out for upcoming shows from Jacob on the Moon - this is...
Sep 21, 2025
“This is a very nice day, yeah. Hugs and kisses all the way to Wisconsin”
Not to bury the lead: synthy, new wavey, indie rock favorites, the Pulsars are back and moving forward. Full disclosure: I love this band and have waited decades to hear what band leader Dave Trumfio had to say on this podcast episode.
The...
Sep 21, 2025
Troubled Hubble is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its wonderful “Making Beds in a Burning House” album, and the band joined me in the car before their (long-rain delayed) set at Bay View Bash in Milwaukee!
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