The Power/Less Podcast

Desmond Zantua is the lead singer of the Emo/Punk Rock band Career Day out of New York City. We speak about their politically charged record Where We've Always Been, Desmond's role in the ACLU, his personal music and political awareness journey, and more. Follow Career Day on socials @careerdayny Listen to the band on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/72JXanCAxM5bbkSltz2EA1?si=5aTQ6dFKSiynHIFd13ahUQ

In this episode I chat with Barry Shelton, the vocalist of the emo/post hardcore band, Sister Sleep, from Atlanta, Georgia. follow Barry: @barryxsleep on socials follow Sister Sleep:  @sistersleepband  follow the podcast: linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

This episode I speak to Jordan Uhl , a contributor for The Young Turks , journalist, activist, and cohost of The Insurgents Podcast . Jordan and I talk about politics, his start into heavy music and political journey, and a few current political and music based topics. Follow Jordan: @jordanuhl on twitter find The Insurgents: insurgentspod.com Follow the podcast:  @thepowerlesspod  on all social media platforms. Editor: Alec Hawkins Logo Designer: Steph Vrona

In this episode I speak to Benjamin Rose. Benjamin is a solo artist, keyboardist and secondary vocalist in the indie pop band, Kat and the Hurricane, and a drag performer under the stage name "INVERTIA." Benjamin and I speak about everything from drag performances, to the formation of their band, theirs and my religious backgrounds and where their beliefs have changed and evolved over the years, and much more. Check out Kat and the Hurricane's new music and information here: https://katandthehurricane.com/ Find Benjamin's website here: https://www.mxbenjaminrose.com/

In this episode I speak with Josh Lowe, the lead vocalist and guitar player in the pop punk band Riverside Drive from Windsor, Ontario. We speak about the lyrical content of their newest single, "Counting Down The Days," and their explosive, politically charged single, "Whatever It Takes." Josh talks about his start in music, playing on stage with a MASSIVE punk rock band as a teenager, and of course, his dream supergroup for a band. Follow the band on socials: rsdtheband Facebook: riversidedriveON website: rsdtheband.com link to their Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j8475RxEr5hKqLewIh3CG?si=z6chZdNsRcK5N8D4_vipoA Podcast editor: Alec Hawkins Logo artist: Steph Vrona

In this episode, I speak to Rob Hoppe, the bassist and singer in the band THE NARRATOR, out of Western Germany. We talk about what got Rob started in heavy music, his trajectory to playing bass and singing in bands, the start of The Narrator, their songwriting process, and much more. Their two newest singles, "Lucid," and "Frontier," absolutely blew me away when I heard them, do not sleep on this one, they are going to be one of the next big heavy bands soon! The Narrator is a large supporter of the organization Sea Watch, which is an organization that rescues and assists migrants stranded in the Mediterranean Sea while attempting to find safety from war torn areas. Make sure to check out and support Sea Watch here: sea-watch.org Find The Narrator at these links: https://www.facebook.com/thenarratorhc/ https://www.instagram.com/thenarratorhc http://www.thenarrator.de/ Music video for FRONTIER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQMpXkmqcrA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7d1ZGbsel9lq6hwvWhPFgk?si=yM8RlwW-QhOXcOik2YBrOg

For the 20th episode of The Power/Less Podcast, I speak with Dylan Lloyd. Dylan is a singer/songwriter and solo artist who has released a music in a broad scope of genres over the past decade. We talk about Dylan's start in music, his biggest influences, what can be expected from his debut album with a major record label, and more. Follow Dylan: @Dylanlloyd1 on instagram and twitter @Dylanlloyd_ on Tik Tok follow the podcast on all platforms:  @thepowerlesspod  linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

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