The Power/Less Podcast

Hello and welcome to the Power/Less Podcast! In this episode I talk to Kelsey Montanez, singer songwriter in the Chicago area. Kelsey has had a hell of a trajectory when it comes to music, from starting at an early age, to a debut EP and record contract in 2013 and featuring Chance the Rapper on a song, to making the decision to go independent. Kelsey talks about the pressures of that era and what lead her to make a decision to leave her deal and become an independent artist, as well as how the pandemic (and a very cool music residency job in Chicago) helped give her the drive to get back into releasing music and playing seriously again after almost a decade.  Her new single, "Sold My Soul," talks in good detail about these things, and it's also a hell of a song! Catch Kelsey and her band at Reggies on 01/21 in Chicago, and look for information on their upcoming shows in the future at her instagram handle: @kelseymontanez_ linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

Welcome to another episode of The Power/Less Podcast In this episode I talk to Nate Bergman, solo artist and frontman of Lionize. We talk a lot about Nate's debut album, "Metaphysical Change," especially the song Just Like Dylan Said, which plays at the end. Nate and I discuss the trajectory of his solo album from being locked down at the start of COVID in a different country, to the collaborations including members of Coheed and Cambria, Thursday, My Chemical Romance, Opeth, and more. This record is timeless, incredibly well done, and an album almost anyone can find enjoyment in, so make sure to check it out! Find Nate Bergman at: Natebergmansings.com twitter and instagram: @natebergmansings Follow the podcast: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @thepowerlesspod thepowerlesspod@gmail.com linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

Welcome to another episode of The Power/Less Podcast! In this episode I speak with Danny Cozzi, frontman and songwriter for the band "All The Wine" out of Chicago Illinois. We chat about the band's current trajectory with their upcoming debut album release, my time in the band from years back, and the ups and downs of being a local band both pre and "post" pandemic over the last several years. Danny and I also spend a fair amount of time discussing politics with topics including mutual aid, organizing, local and federal politicians and corruption, and much more. This is sort of a 50/50 episode on both music and politics/social issues, so I hope you enjoy it! Follow All The Wine on instagram and twitter : @ allthewinemusic allthewine.bandcamp.com Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @thepowerlesspod Email: thepowerlesspod@gmail.com

Welcome to the Power/Less Podcast! In this episode I chat with Nick Sintos, frontman and songwriter for Chicago based band, The Flips. We talk about Nick's start in music and its ranges from concert band as child, to comedy music, to what influenced Nick to start writing the music he does now with his band. The Flips are an absolutley UNDERRATED band and if you're a fan of any realm of guitar driven music, I think you'll find it's for you. Also, we have a snippet of an UNRELEASED song at the end of the conversation, so make sure to listen until the end! Follow The Flips at: hiweretheflips.com instagram: @theflips follow the podcast- Instagram, twitter, and facebook: @thepowerlesspod linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

Welcome to the next episode of The Power/Less Podcast! In this episode I chat with Mac (@goodpoliticguy), and independent left-wing political commentator whose content covers an expansive scope of topics both on The United States and international issues and current events. Mac and I chat about what got him into politics, the role that mainstream media plays in shaping public discourse, the Biden presidency, the black lives matter protests, and so much more. It was great to chat with Mac and I hope you enjoy the episode. Follow Mac on twitter and youtube: @goodpoliticguy Follow the podcast on twitter and instagram: @thepowerlesspod Links to streaming platforms here: linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Power/Less Podcast! In this episode, I talk with Josh Wildhorn, one of the guitarists, songwriters, and the producer of his multi genre band, Designer Disguise. We talk about their upcoming debut album ELSEWAER, and the full sci fi concept behind it. Josh and I also discuss everything about his journey from Taiwan to France and then to the United States, his first tours as a merch person for another band, playing in his former band Dragged Under, and so much more. It was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Find Josh and Designer Disguise at: joshwildhorn.com DesignerDisguise.com Enjoy the podcast? Follow us on twitter and instagram @thepowerlesspod Email: thepowerlesspod@gmail.com

Welcome to the Power/Less Podcast! In this episode I talk to Matt Burridge, one of the guitarists and vocalists in the band pulses. out of Virginia. We talk about their latest two singles, XO (Sold Out) and RUN THE GHOULS, which just came out on December 2nd. Matt talks about how their newest two songs are drastically different from each other, which makes a lot of sense. Pulses. is a band that pulls from a lot of different influences, from emo and post hardcore elements to funk, hip hop, and pop. If you're into any of the genres listed, be sure to check out the newest song from pulses. and keep an eye out for a new album next year. pulsesva.com social media: @pulsesva RUN THE GHOULS, new single out now. linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod twitter and IG: @ThePowerlessPod

Welcome to the Power/Less Podcast! The first episode is a conversation with Alec Hawkins of Wholeheart, a metal band out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The band has recently released their new EP, "Dreams That Die With You," out on all streaming platforms. Alec and I have a great conversation on the recording process, his start in listening and writing alternative music, and the ups and downs of attempting to breakthrough as new band in the modern era of music and media consumption. Listen to "Dreams That Die With You" on Spotify here Instagram and twitter: Wholeheart_US Want to follow the podcast? go to @thepowerlesspod on instagram and twitter Contact: thepowerlesspod@gmail.com