
The Power/Less Podcast
The Power/Less podcast is going to take a unique perspective in look at music, world issues, and how they intersect.
Join me as I speak to musicians, producers, political advocates, commentators, and much more as we talk about a variety of topics in all things both within music, politics, and how they may influence each other.
Latest episodes

Oct 31, 2024 • 1h 29min
Episode 71- Sister Sleep, "Phantom Threads"
For this episode I speak with Jamie Shelton, the vocalist and lyricist of the emo/post hardcore band Sister Sleep out of Atlanta, Georgia.
Jamie returns to discuss their latest EP, "Phantom Threads," the newest iteration of the band, touring, and her favorite horror movies.
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Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 28min
Episode 70 Hey Ily! Album Breakdown "Hey, I Loathe You!"
For this episode I speak to Caleb who is the vocalist and guitarist in the emo/synthwave band hey ily!(pronounced hey I love you!) originating out of Montana. Caleb and I break down the band’s second album, “Hey, I Loathe You!” lyrically and instrumentally. We dig deep into all of the personal journeys that influenced Caleb’s approach to the record, and how collaborative the band is as a whole.
You can find the band on all socials: @heyilyforever
Find the record on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1vzhHMqzTPZVX7We3rrua1?si=ACSf3oWNRu22VSqFhBEFCg
Artist profile via Lonely Ghost Records:
https://www.lonelyghostrecords.com/artists/hey-ily
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Oct 9, 2024 • 2h 1min
Episode 69- Kat and The Hurricane, "Got It Out" Breakdown
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Kat and The Hurricane are a genre bending band out of the Madison, Wisconsin area.
Benjamin, Kat, and Alex break down the songwriting process, production, and lyrics behind their debut LP, "Got It Out," which is out now on all platforms.
You can follow the band on all socials: @katandthe hurricane (@katthurricane on twitter)
https://katandthehurricane.com/

Oct 3, 2024 • 1h 25min
Episode 68- Empty Halls
Empty Halls are a post hardcore band out of New Hampshire. Pete, Opie, Dan, and Bryan break down their music influences, the start of the band, the lyrical inspiration behind their latest song, "Knight Avenue," and more.
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https://linktr.ee/EmptyHalls
Follow Empty Halls on all socials: @emptyhallsnh

Sep 27, 2024 • 1h 43min
Episode 67- Career Day, "I'll Always Be This," Breakdown
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original promo photo credit: Bobby J. Nicholas (@heyheybobbyj )
For this episode I speak with Desmond Zantua, the vocalist and lyricist for pop punk/emo band Career Day out of New York.
Desmond breaks down the similarities and differences between the EP and the band's 2022 full length record, "Where We've Always Been," the landscape of politics and corruption, mental health, and day to day struggles that influenced the lyrics, and what can be expected from the band going forward.
Stream the new EP on all platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/72JXanCAxM5bbkSltz2EA1
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/career-day/1362785909
Career Day's linktree:
https://linktr.ee/careerdayny

Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 42min
Episode 66- Sasha Bolof
Sasha Bolof is a singer songwriter out of the Los Angeles, CA area. Sasha and I discuss her newest concept album, "Tabitha," at length, her political and musical influences, and more.
Follow Sasha: instagram.com/sashabolof
Listen to the new record, "Tabitha"
https://sashabolof.bandcamp.com/album/tabitha

Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 7min
Episode 65- Andy Cizek
Andy Cizek is a vocalist and songwriter who is the frontman of Makari, Monuments, Termina, and WVNDER, as well as releasing his own solo material.
Andy and I discuss his latest solo single, "Live Somehow," at length, as well as his start in music, lyric breakdowns of some of his other releases, and his opinions as an artist within the live music scene.
Follow Andy:
instagram.com/andycizek
twitter.com/andycizek
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Jul 22, 2024 • 59min
Episode 64- Ashley Carerra, FOXCULT
Ashley Carerra is a guitarist in FOXCULT out of Seattle, Washington.
Ashley and I talk about the band's songwriting, their expansive, narrative approach to their releases, their latest EP, "The Amethyst Drift," and what can be expected going forward.
Follow the band on all socials:
twitter.com/foxcultband
instagram.com/foxcultband
https://followtheecho.com/
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Jul 16, 2024 • 51min
Episode 63- Solidarity Forever w/ Mel Buer
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Mel Buer is a staff reporter for The Real News Network, covering U.S. politics, labor, and movements and the host of The Real News Network Podcast. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Nation, and others. Mel discusses the current landscape for the presidential election, union organizing and political work out of electoral politics, the overlap of union struggles with Pro Palestinian protests, and more.

Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 15min
Episode 62- Anthony Conti, Resistor
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Anthony is the guitarist of the nu metal/hardcore band, "Resistor," out of Long Island, New York.
Anthony discusses his start in music, the influences he and the band have from the nu metal era, his songwriting process, and more.
Follow the band on IG:
instagram.com/weareresistor
https://fanlink.tv/WEARERESISTOR
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