The Power/Less Podcast

In this episode, I speak with Haley and Bridget of the two piece indie rock band OK Cool, out of Chicago. We speak about each of their starts in music, how the band formed, their approach to songwriting and lyrical topics, their awesome music video for "nissanweekends," and more. OK Cool just released an INCREDIBLE 8 song EP titled, "fawn," out now on all streaming platforms. Find the links here: linktr.ee/okcoolband Follow the band on social media: @okcoolband follow the podcast on all social media: @thepowerlesspod linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

In this episode I speak to Kevin, Matt, and Caleb of the post hardcore band, pulses. out of Virginia. We speak about their latest single, "Different Strokes," the lyrical approach for their upcoming third full length record, the influences the band has that helps create their unique sound, and each member gives their fantasy super group picks for the end. watch the music video for Different Strokes here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4enWSe8C6GE follow pulses. on social media: @pulsesva all other links. solo.to/pulsesva links for the podcast: linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod follow: @thepowerlesspod

In this episode I speak with Joey Sturgis who is a well renowned producer, mixer, and songwriter as well as the founder and president of Joey Sturgis Tones, a cofounder of Drumforge, and one of the masterminds behind the URM academy. We talk about his lesser known solo project, " The Korean Lighthouse, " his start and growth in music as a producer, the beginnings of his business ventures, and more. Check out Joey and his companies at the links and handles below: joeysturgistones.com drumforge.com urm.academy Follow Joey: @joeyismusick @joeymusic Song link: "Paralyzed" by Conquer Divide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x7dbJFJSWs&t=0s

My guest this week is Kevin Andrew, the lead singer of the Diet Punk band, Guardrail. Kevin talks about the beginnings of his interest in music and the start of the band, the upcoming reunion show for his old band El Famous, and does a rapid fire track by track description of both their debut Open Your Ears Records release, "Yikes," and their to be announced upcoming full length record. Follow Guardrail: @guardrailsucks Follow Open Your Ears Records:  https://www.youtube.com/@openyourearsrecords4482 Find Guardrail's various releases, social media profiles, and bandcamp: linktr.ee/guardrailsucks Follow the podcast: @thepowerlesspod on all social media. linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

Welcome to the 15th episode of the Power/Less Podcast! In this episode I talk with Billy Zee, lead vocalist of the PA post hardcore band, amora. We talk about Billy's start in alternative music, the beginnings of the band, their continual progression and eventual working relationship with Fred Mascherino (ex-Taking Back Sunday, The Color Fred), signing to his label Heading East Records, and more. We do a deep dive on my favorite amora track, "Stay Pony, Golden Boy," as well, so don't miss it! Follow Billy on IG: @ billyzee215 follow amora on socials: @ am0rapa bandcamp: am0rapa.bandcamp.com follow the podcast on instagram, twitter, facebook, Tik Tok, etc.:  @thepowerlesspod  linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

For the 13th episode of this podcast, I talk to Sierra and Joe from With Sails Ahead, a progressive post hardcore band out of New Jersey. We talk origins of the band, songwriting, and a host of other topics along with some details on their upcoming debut album that will be out this year! Sierra and Joe were awesome to talk to and I hope you enjoy the conversation. linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod Band links: withsailsahead.com Instagram and Twitter: @withsailsahead Follow Sierra on Instagram and twitter: @sierraplusultra Joe: @Joe_NPC on Instagram and @JoeEmptySea on twitter

Welcome to the 12th episode of the Power/Less Podcast! Today I talk to Garrett Russell, lyricist and vocalist in the progressive metalcore band, Silent Planet. Garrett and I discuss Christianity and the modern dilemmas of how spirituality, theology, and evangelical aspects are often used for the opposite of what much of spiritual teachings profess. We also talk about political and social issues, the problems of partisanship in the United States, and a host of other issues both related to tensions in and outside of the music industry. Garrett also speaks for the first time on an an aspect of Silent Planet's song, "Alive, As a Housefire" that was written during the height of the 2020 protests, as well as "Native Blood," and how a song he wrote a decade ago really still resonates today. This is probably my favorite episode I've done so far, so I hope you enjoy it! linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod   Follow on all socials (twitter, facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Youtube: @thepowerlesspod follow Garrett on twitter: @SilentGarrett Official band and merch website: https://silentplanetmerch.com/

Benny is the frontman and lyricist of the energetic metal/punk band, AVOID. We talk about a variety of topics from Benny's start in music, to the origins of the band, the subjectivity of what "success" is in music, and much more. Benny is such a fun and easy person to talk to, we could have easily gone for hours! I really hope you enjoy this episode, it was such a fun conversation. Find AVOID on all social media at: @AVOIDKICKSASS AVOIDKICKSASS.org follow the podcast on socials: @thepowerlesspod linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

Hello and welcome to the first bonus episode of the Power/Less Podcast! Kristin and I talk about the origin of our band, By Design, some of the details on lyrics and our songs, and our frustrations with left leaning independent media. Check out By Design at bydesign.bandcamp.com Listen to the original release under Dookey Tree for Wake Again.

Welcome to the 10th episode of the Power/Less Podcast! In this episode, I speak to James Lascelles, singer, frontman, and mastermind behind the Finnish progressive metal band, WHEEL. James talks about their newest EP "Rumination," and the more straightforward approach to the songs as compared to the band's more proggy full album releases, "Moving Backwards" and "Resident Human."  We talk about the inspiration behind the heavy track "Blood Drinker," where James pulls inspiration from for the band's music, where a lot of the tones and textures come from for their recordings, and the ups and downs for a full time international touring band over the last few years. I was very happy to have James on and I hope you enjoy the episode! Check out wheel at wheelband.net Check the podcast out at the various links here: linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod