The Power/Less Podcast

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. linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod https://linktr.ee/EmptyHalls Follow Empty Halls on all socials:  @emptyhallsnh 

linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod 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

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

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 Follow the podcast: linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

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/ follow the podcast: linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod mel-buer.com twitter.com/mel_buer 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.

pcrf.net ceasefiretoday.com linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod 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

linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod ceasefiretoday.com As of June 12th, at least 41,131 Palestinian civilians have been killed by Israel in the Gaza Strip. Over 86,000 have been injured, 146 journalists have been killed, 1.7 million people are displaced, over 2,750 Palestinians have been imprisoned, and 31 hospitals have been partially or completely destroyed.  Greg Almeida is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and musician behind the post hardcore/post rock band “Secret Gardens,” out of New York. Greg discusses his start in music, where the 4 album, intricate concept for Secret Gardens’ four album project, teaming up with and joining A Lot Like Birds.  Secret Gardens is currently on tour, find a show near you. linktr.ee/secretgardens

linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod linktr.ee/supergoldfl supergoldfl.com  As of May 13, 2024, at least 39,675 civilians have been killed by IDF forces. 2,000,000 Palestinians are displaced, 141 journalists have been killed, 667 damaged/destroyed mosques, hundreds of thousands of homes have been completely or partially damaged, 459 schools, 931 healthcare professionals, and at least 3,140 detained/forcibly removed. Via Euro Med Monitor. This comes prior to the recent escalation of violence and genocidal intent in Rafah as of May 29th. Ceasefiretoday.com gazastrong.com Supergold is an indie rock project originally hailing from Florida. Alex and I discuss his start in music, major musical influences, and his songwriting and production process. Alex dives into why he has begun making more politically charged music over the past year or more, and why it’s important for art to hold a mirror to the world around us. All that and more throughout this episode.

ceasefiretoday.com campusbailfunds.com linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod  As of May 13, 2024, at least 39,675 civilians have been killed by IDF forces. 2,000,000 Palestinians are displaced, 141 journalists have been killed, 667 damaged/destroyed mosques, hundreds of thousands of homes have been completely or partially damaged, 459 schools, 931 healthcare professionals, and at least 3,140 detained/forcibly removed. Via Euro Med Monitor. Liam Horrigan is the vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter of the alternative punk band “Cruel Hope,” out of the Toronto, ON area. Liam and I discuss his start in music and his lyrical and instrumental  influences, being labeled an “essential worker” at a music shop during the pandemic, his political trajectory, Cruel Hope’s pointed political and social commentary, and more. Follow Cruel Hope: https://www.instagram.com/cruel_hope/ linktr.ee/CruelHope