The Power/Less Podcast

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

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