The Power/Less Podcast

Zaq Baker is a musician and author out of Minnesota. Zaq and I discuss his debut novel, Unspectacular which is out now. Zaq discusses the influences of the novel and how the different perspectives voiced throughout the story are influenced by various struggles and issues within the music industry. We also discuss some of Zaq's music and what touring for a book while being a performing musician looks like. Follow Zaq and purchase Unspectacular: zaqbaker.comFollow and support the podcast: linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

fallfiftyfeet is a metal band out of West Virginia. James (guitar/vocals) and I break down their second LP "Counterfeit Recollections," the band's influences, the struggles of being from a remote area and the creativity it takes to break into the scene, and more.Counterfeit Recollections is out now on all platforms.Find the band's socials and where to stream their music:fallfiftyfeet.comSupport the podcast:linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

Hayloft is an indie prog-rock band out of the Nashville area. Dav, Kaiser, Emilio, and Paul sit down with me to discuss and break down their brand new debut LP, “Tomato Tomato” that came out on April 25th. Stream the new record on all streaming platforms, it’s a ripper.Follow Hayloft on all platforms:https://hayloftband.com/instagram.com/hayloftbandtiktok.com/@hayloftband https://www.youtube.com/@hayloft-bandFollow and support the podcast:linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

Taylor Bickett is a singer songwriter originally from Indiana. Taylor discusses her trajectory in music and her growth as a songwriter and musician that has led to her latest series of headlining shows all across the United States. We discuss and break down her latest single, “The Crime,” which focuses on gender based violence that originated from Taylor’s own personal experiences while holding a mirror to the world at large. Taylor is currently working with The Circle, a nonprofit grassroots organization that a global feminist organisation supporting women and girls confronting gender-based violence and economic inequality across the world.Support The Circle: https://www.thecircle.ngo/Follow Taylor Bickett on all socials:instagram.com/taylorbicketthttps://www.youtube.com/@TaylorBickettOfficialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@taylorbickettmusicFind Taylor on tour and get all updates through her website:https://www.taylorbickett.com/Follow and support the podcast:linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

For this episode I speak with Will and Nico of Resider, a metal band out of San Diego, California. Will and Niko break down the start of the band, the lyrical and music inspirations for some of their most recent songs including, "Rat Race," "Recluse," "Gasfight," and "Pissing," their opinions on some music discourse topics, and more.Check out Resider on all socials:  @residerofficial  linktr.ee/resideordieSupport the podcast and follow on all socials:linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

Adam Woodley is the vocalist and guitarist of the alternative rock band Allapartus out of New York. Adam discusses his start in music and activism, union organizing, the deterioration of the United States for the working class, and more. We break down Allapartus' latest song, "Choice," and its critique of the lie of what the American dream really is.Follow Allapartus on all socials: ⁨@Allapartus⁩  https://linktr.ee/allapartusFollow and support the podcast:linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

In this episode I speak with Liam Horrigan from Cruel Hope about their brand new album, "The End of the Beginning of the End." We discuss the band’s evolving sound, their strategy of releasing multiple singles, and the album’s socio-political themes—environmentalism, workers' rights, and imperialism. Liam shares insights on their songwriting process, how Canadian politics influence their music, and art’s role in activism. We also talk about inspiring listeners to take action and the emotional weight behind the album’s themes.Follow Cruel Hope:cruelhope.cominstagram.com/cruel_hopeFollow and support the podcast:linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

On this episode I talk with Caroline Keroack, a postdoc and union organizer at Brown. We get into the nitty-gritty of building the BPLO Union—why it’s about way more than just pay, how university politics screws over workers, and what it takes to fight back. Caroline shares her hard-won lessons from organizing, plus advice for anyone trying to unionize their own workplace.follow BPLO: instagram.com/bplounionhttps://bplounion.org/follow the podcast:linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

For the next episode of the Power/Less Podcast I speak with Adrian, the vocalist of the band LUCA out of Chicago, Illinois. Adrian and I chat about his start in music, the influences that led to him becoming a songwriter and vocalist, the start of Luca, and the band's latest EP "The Window Room," which is out now on all platforms.Follow Luca on all platforms @wearelucailhttps://beacons.ai/wearelucailFollow and support the podcast:linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

Paul (vocals), Nick (guitar), and Hayden (bass) join me to discuss their latest EP, "Snitch: Deleted Scenes" which is out now on all platforms. We discuss the songwriting, recording, and producing aspects of the four track release along with the lyrical content, which spans from vitriolic anger, to a critique of organized religion, death, and love.Follow no Business on all socials:  @nobusinessfm All pertinent links and ways to stream "Snitch: Deleted Scenes: linktr.ee/nobusinessfmFollow Paul: @ cqbwafflesFollow Hayden: @ hayden.nicholson, @ tinyvikingproductionsFollow Nick: @ down_with_the_thicness72Support and follow the podcast: linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod