Little Known Tracks

This week we talked to New York-based Indie band, Gamblers. While their interests differ between winemaking, pro-wrestling, and film the whole band can agree Jimmy has cool shirts. The band pulls inspiration from 80s commercial vibes, the indie rock zeitgeist, and the full encapsulation of Phil Collins. Their new Record, ‘Pulverizer’, was developed with a new writing process by showing up and waiting for the universe to provide. After a successful release show, they're hoping to get some more shows booked this summer. Find more from them @

This week we talked to Philly-based Emo Post-Hardcore band, Johnny Football Hero. The band has many talents outside of music, from casually speaking Russian to repairing their cars with coat hangers. Emo-Post-HardcoreOver the past few years of releasing music, the band has found a sound that’s their own, incorporating emo and early 2000s posthardcore and steering away from modern baseball. The band is currently working on their next album, incorporating a lot of personal emotions with themes ranging from death to global warming. They’re working on tracking the album now and is anticipated to be released this July. Find more from them @

This week we talked to New York-based artist, Araya. To Araya creating art is about consuming and collaborating and creating a community. Currently, in his Nacho Libre Era, he talks about his philosophy of music and embracing the art you make.  His new album Anime is set to release on June 7th with a hyper-pop sound and a more optimistic view than his prior release. He’s also currently working on his next project ‘Heart’ which will also be the name of his first child. Find more from him @

This week we welcomed back indie-pop artist Sohil. Since we last talked he’s released a lot of music including two songs about his love of and longing for New York.  His recent release influencer touches on wanting someone because of the attention they get and was a good opportunity to showcase some of his new equipment. Find more from him @

This week we talked to Ethan of the Indie dream-pop/rock project Croissant. He’s a big fan of Star Wars noting that the sound design and music caught his attention at a young age, his initial lack of interest in the plot led to him writing reviews for nobody but himself. His interest in music started with a Tom Odell remix and led him to a used macbook that happened to have Logic installed, he soon began to dissect the music he listened to layer by layer. MacbookHe recently released ‘Early Days’ a collection of music from the past few years of Croissant, a personal journey highlighting his growth and embracing life. He’s currently working on a new EP, inspired by dreams, and hopes to have it released by the summer.

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This week we talked to Chaney of Texas-based pop-rock band House Parties. While she isn’t making music she can be found in the lingerie section of the thrift store looking for the perfect piece to incorporate into her grunge Tumblr aesthetic. Inspired by Haley WIlliams of Paramore she dreamed of being a badass woman on stage and that is now exactly what she’s doing. The most recent release ‘Side Effect’ was the first under Equal Vision Records touching on things we feel that don't fall plainly into standard emotions. House Parties is going on tour with Games We Play this spring and is excited to hear the crowd shout stuff back at them, lyrics or otherwise.

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This week we talked to Jim of the Philly-based power pop band, Scoopski. When he isn't playing music or smoking his friends in Mario Kart he’s dadding baby Scoopski. He and his wife met in a band and have been playing music together ever since. After considering a full band and cataloging their friends who were interested in playing with them they finally started playing as a full band in 2023. They’re currently working on an album that will be classic scoopski and evoke all of the emotions. Find more from them @

This week we talked to Spring State, New Jersey-based emo rock band. While some members are more interested in anime than others they all fall somewhere on the weeb scale, with Ed taking the chief weeb position. The band met after AJ moved from Florida and put out an ad…on the internet, looking for bandmates. The band is working on their debut Album hoping to release this spring with a focus on rebirth and growth. They currently have a list of upcoming shows and plan on touring down to Florida so the whole band can finally experience Waffle House. Find more from them @

This week we talked to Nicole Vocalist and Drummer of Nervous Nikki and The Chill Pills. Having a history as a farmer, her home garden is plentiful with herbs for teas and veggies for her husband to can for the winter. Dubbed Nervous Nikki by college friends, the name stuck; the Chill Pills come in the form of her bandmates who help to settle her nerves. The band has been playing together for a couple of years and is getting closer to the more full sound they’ve been working towards. Their latest release ‘Limits’ is the first single off of their upcoming album slated to be released this spring, highlighting coming to terms with life and all of its ups and downs. Find more from them @

This week we talked to Dela-dancecorn band Grandeur. The band is big on collecting Old beer bottles, hepatitis and good times. Kenny and Jesse have been playing in bands since the early 2000s and once Covid hit decided to start Grandeur as way to jam and play lady gaga covers. The band is going into the studio in the spring to record a GaGa EP and over the course of the summer to record their upcoming album. They’re about to embark on the second half of their winter tour, covering the northeast through April. Find more from them @

This week we talked to Virginia-baseded singer/songwriter, Tyler Meachem. Having started cooking without gluten she's started cooking with Jovial and is hoping for a sponsorship for her aspirational cookbook or coalition. After college she left corporate America to pursue what made her happy, creating music and connections in the Richmond scene. Her debut album ‘Into The Fray’ was released in 2022 highlighting a portion of her life that she decided to stamp and finish with an anniversary edition released in 2023. She has a single coming out soon and plans on creating more music, uncertain of its structure but excited to continue writing.

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This week we talked to Emily Reed trans punk space emo artist based in Philly. Her love of legos was rekindled thanks to the batmobile and now she has a Lego for every occasion and no extra shelf space for her girlfriend's figurines. Her start in music is thanks to Weezer and other alt-rock icons of the 90s and early 2000s. Her solo project, How I Became Invisible, is heavily inspired by her life, experiences, and how she relates to the world around her. She’s currently working on her next album with a concept and title tentatively ready and music in the making. Find more fro her @

This week we talked to Mustard’s Human Intern of OnTheShelf. Mustard is a semi-sentient condiment that runs a publication featuring interviews with independent musicians all over the globe. Mustard and their intern, on top of talking about music, experiment with making their own, working with other musicians to produce a variety of anti-capitalist bops. Over the course of 2023 Mustard interviewed 344 independent artists with a unique take on their music, name, or social media habits. They plan on continuing their style while adding a new Late Night style talk show to their rotation of interviews and live-streams. Find more from them @

This week we talked to Philly-based alt-rock band, Valendina. Their hobbies include Fortnite, Cars, and telling everyone about their hobbies, Fortnite and Cars. The band met at the school of rock and after Tommy’s music was too sad for another vocalist Karina took over and Valendina was born. Their most recent EP ‘Soften the Blow’ is the first of a set of sister EPs that focus on communication, relationships, and the human experience. They are currently working on their next EP ‘Sweeten the Victory’ which is planned to be released later this year. Find more from them @

This week we talked to Heavy Metal Chess Club, a midwest-emo band from Philly. Each member of the band has their niche in terms of interests, but they come together to make some sick-ass music. Once Clara and Hammer discovered their mutual love for emo music, Alex and Jackson were invited to the band to bring some different musical perspectives. Their most recent singles give us a taste of what's to come as they continue to develop their skills as writers, musicians, and bandmates. They’re headed into a busy 2024 going to the studio in January and booking shows for their weekends on break. Find more from them @

This week we finally release our long-awaited cookbook. Over the course of the past year we collected, cooked and copy-edited a book full of recipes from both ourselves and friends we’ve had on the podcast.

We're so grateful to everyone who has listened, shared and helped make this cookbook come to life.

This week we talked to LA-based pop artist, KO AKA Koala. Her passions for cooking and music have intertwined creating an EP with a lot of edible undertones. Her start as a DJ helped her realize that what she really wanted was to make music of her own. Her debut EP ‘Chef’s Kiss’ is a cross between whimsical and emotional as the songs explore themes in a tongue-in-cheek fashion. She currently has new music in the works and a range of other projects she's excited about. You can find more from her at @

This week we talked to LA-based Singer-Songwriter, John-Robert. While he isn't making music, he spends some of his time watching drama unfold in the lives of strangers around him. His start in music included MMA, Baseball, and smoked-out tents singing countrified Greenday hits. His most recent release “Garden Snake” is an EP about vulnerability that he hopes will connect with those struggling with growing pains. You can see him on the West Coast in early 2024 touring with BAILEN. You can find more from him @

This week we talked to Alex Wash of Philly-based melodramatic rock’n’roll band, granddogs. It hasn’t come yet, but were looking forward to the day he makes a sudoku puzzle for us to try and be bad at. Starting piano at a young age led him into music and eventually into the dueling piano scene in Texas and back to Philadelphia. During lockdown he started writing again producing ‘The House of Empty’, Granddogs first studio album. The band is currently eight months pregnant with a second album full of musical jumpscares and obscure instrumentation. Find more from them @

This week we talked to Thomas Swinn-McNeely, experimental musician from Raleigh, North Carolina. While he isn't making music he’s in his garden shaking his corn for pollination purposes. His start in Jazz band inspired him to start drumming and he doesn't think he’ll ever stop. His solo project fulfills his desire to create unique sounds and experiment with non-live music. The rest of his musical time is spent drumming for every band in North Carolina. Find more from him @

This week we talked to northeast-emo band 3AM.  The band’s name comes from wanting to spend time with your friends and the permanence of the tattoo Craig got before they decided on a name. Their writing process spans many miles both digitally and in-person keeping the heart of the music intact. The band was able to explore more sounds on their most recent release ‘LIfe’s Hard’, which focuses on the difficulties of life, both inconveniences and hardships. The band is currently working on a new album which looks to hone some of the newer experimental sounds that were used on their last.

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This week we talked to Dead Billionaires Vocalist and Guitarist, Warren Campbell. In 2020 he found his passion for politics, focusing on workers' rights and canvasing to make his state better. He was exposed to a lot of music growing up, from Motown to musicals, to opera and punk, it helped shape the way he thinks about and creates music. Dead Billionaires released their debut album Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book in June, an album about living in the grips of capitalism and making sure to find the humor in it.They’re headed back into the studio in January to record some more music and will be putting the next album together conspiracy board style. Find more from them @

This week we talked to northeast folk-rock artist, Arlo Matthews. He has slowly been building shelves, but still can't seem to fit all the vintage cassette tapes his friends' grandparents have sent him. His music taste inspires his writing, taking pieces from many artists of the 70s and 80s. The writing process of his debut record ‘Waiting for Daybreak’ started in 2019 and is thematically a bit sadder than his most recent single release What Couldn’t We Do, a summertime jam. He’s currently working with several bands, experimenting with his sound, and developing his writing to release more in the future. Find more from him @

This week we talked to California-based singer-songwriter, Delenn Jadzia.  They plan to become a professional archaeologist, which we learned has nothing to do with dinosaurs. Since starting to release music they’ve grown as a writer and composer taking the next year to release multiple songs written and composed solely by themself. Storytelling and lyricism are important parts of their music, penning down lyrics that fit a vibe first and everything else after. They're currently working on more music including the lyrics for a second musical. Find more from them @

This week we welcome back Meghan Pulles , singer-songwriter newly based in Nashville Tennessee. Since we last talked to her about fairies, storytelling, and the album she was writing, she has finished said album with all the themes intact with a few personal touches.  The new album demonstrates her involvement as a producer, highlights her intentional choices, and showcases her operatic roots. Find more from her @

This week we talked to Grant Moretti of the aggressively dreamy band, Shangrila. When he isn't in the kitchen trying to fix his burning roux he is on his couch watching oddly specific genres of movies. While their debut LP focused more on storytelling, it was a developmental experience that helped shape his overall writing style. Their most recent single popinjay was an homage to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Brian Wilson, written as a stream of consciousness. They plan to release several EPs, the first of which is aiming to be out by the end of the year. Find more from them @

This week we talked to New Jersey-based Alternative Rock band, LATEWAVES.  While each of them has their own interests they share their favorite pieces of their hobbies in the hopes of gaining each other's approval. Mike and Shawna started the band and Howie was just waiting patiently for them to ask him to be their bassist. The band recently released their sophomore album, refining their sound to create a true LATEWAVES album. Their upcoming record release show is set for Oct 27, their first headlining show at one of their favorite venues. Find more from them @

This week we welcomed back Haunter. Since we last talked the band has released 3 new songs and got to talk to Mike about the most recent single, Untouchable. Since starting, the band has done a lot of exploring in terms of their music, with planned releases ranging from k-pop to pop-punk. Find more from them @

This week we talked to alternative folk-rock artist, Madds Buckley. She started playing video games at a young age because of her brothers and soon developed her own passion for playing, but not necessarily finishing, games. She had an early introduction to production, writing, and even composing after being approached by the director of her high school music program.  Her most recent release ‘My Love is Sick’ takes a turn away from the anime-inspired music and delves more into an exaggerated rendition of her own experiences. She has a few songs written but plans to finally finish one that has plagued her for years

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This week we talked to Philly bassist artist, Harlee Torres. While she isn’t quite there yet, she hopes to someday be rich and famous enough to wear a pair of golden lungs around her neck. When started playing music in high school she was a guitarist and was told by her teachers that she was in fact wrong, and switched to bass. She recently toured with Julia Pratt and has had the opportunity to play with and learn from several other talented artists. Her first single ‘Call me Again’, was the starting point of her solo music which has evolved into the music she is currently writing and plans to release soon.

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This week we talked to UK-based emo-punk artist, Northern Sand. Since a young age, he’s been a fan of Power Rangers, collecting zords so that he’s ready once it's morphin time. Growing up, his uncle would visit from Italy each year to teach him a song on the piano leading him to pursue music and name his band after one of his uncle’s songs. His most recent release ‘Autumn Leaves’ has been in development for the past 2 years and taps into the 90s era of emo-punk. He is constantly writing and deciding which song to release next whether it's from 3 years ago or 3 weeks ago. Find more from him @

This week we talked to Signal In, a Tennessee-based post-rock artist. His interest in video games centers on Open-world RPGs, and he’s looking forward to exploring the stars soon. Taking inspiration from the games he plays, he unconsciously adds some of the ambient sounds he’s fond of into his music. His most recent release ‘Hollow World’ is the debut album under Signal In, a project that started as emo rap but turned to post-rock. He plans for his next album to be deeper, grungier and have a heavier feel than his last. Find more from him @

This week we talked to The Lower Aetna, a Philly-based Anthem Rock band. What started with writing at reading time, his passion for storytelling was first showcased with his Lord of The Rings fanfic. His first foray into music was making soft rock with some of his best friends in the band, currently on hiatus, Honeyjar. The Lower Aetna has created an outlet for his storytelling diving deep into stories driven by characters that reflect real life. He’s currently working on his second album ‘Pine’ which will focus on the stories of queer people struggling to find happiness in their every day life. Without further a do…Qanon Mom by The Lower Aetna.

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This week we talked to Nate of Central Pa-based alternative rock band, The Riot. His childhood traveling inspired a passion for both exploring new places and experiencing their cultures. As the most recent addition to the band, he’s developing his skills, with the help of his bandmates both musically and creatively. Their most recent release ‘Bottomless’ is the first release since 2014 and was accompanied by a large hole dug in Nate’s family farm. With a new single expected soon and more shows coming up there’s a lot to look forward to.

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This week we talked to Milwauke's post-rock screamo band, Garden Home. Some members of the band are frequent skaters and more frequent avoiders of kids on scooters.  Milwauke’s growing DIY scene intersects with their brewery connections, with small festivals being played at bars and new collaborators beings introduced. Their most ‘Past Life’ kicks off the new cycle of music with Thumbs Up Records, paired with a video of them using sick new gear in a music store. They're currently working on an LP set to be released in 2024 creating a range of sound that reflects their current listening habits. Find more from them @

This week we talked to Pittsburgh-based Emo artist, Joe Howland. An avid gamer and collector of game systems, he has just about every major console since the Super Nintendo and is looking to get his hands on a HyperScan. His interest in his music started with an unknown CD sparking his love of pop-punk and developing his interest in guitar. His most recent EP, ‘This Isn’t a Way to Live’ Explores a new style of music using short-form writing. He’s currently working on a few new releases for the next couple of years including a new musical project and an Album. Find more from him @

This week we talked to Philly riff lords, Kinda Alright. The band’s initiation process includes drinking a beer and speed climbing up a rock wall while playing guitar. They have developed their music style by attempting to play the most difficult things that come to mind, inspired by something Arnold Schwarzenegger said. Their new album “The Esoteric Arts” is a collection of ways to change and exit our bodies through fantastical and strange processes. The band’s works as a collection of music, illustration, and writing and is a means to involve their friends in creating something with them. Find more from them @

This week we talked to Australia-based alternative pop artist, Lissi Bos. After a quick walk to the beach and the desire for change, she decided she would continue walking to the beach every day as a job. Also one day she decided to write a song and she did, in 10 minutes in the back of a car. Her debut single “Just Be” was created over the course of the year and was inspired by her personal experience of healing and hopes it resonates with others. She plans on releasing 2 more songs and finishing her 10 weeks to build a more robust and diverse catalog of music. You can find more from her @

This week we talked to Philly-based artist Franny Lane. Her hobbies include thinking of something and then making it, whether it be leg warmers, a cake, or a new song. Since beginning, her music has undergone a steady transition from indie-singer songwriter to a heavier, empowering sound. Her songwriting process is put together like a puzzle, taking pieces from old works and melding new ideas to create a cohesive piece of art. She’s currently working on her new album, which will focus on her prior relationship and how it's affected her with a plan to release by the end of the year. You can hear more from her @

This week we talked to Philly-based indie-pop artist Noah Richardson. He believes in balance in life, spending a week at the gym for every $20 he spends at taco bell. After taking a brief halt from music, in college he realized his passion, switched his major, and utilized his time outside of class to learn more about music. He’s been writing for the past 3 years, releasing his debut album in 2022 and several singles along the way. With plans to release music this summer mixing in some rock, folk and summertime vibes we can all look forward to the summer of Noah Richardson. Find more from him @

This week we talked to Rhode Island-based pop-punk band, Never Coming Home. The band’s patron, Tom Brady, watches over them as they sleep, standing over six feet tall with very nice feet. They met at the school of rock practically clones of one another and started making music together after Tony invited Aidan to a concert. Their most recent single ‘Nevermind’ marks the end of their high school era of music, looking to develop their sound with their upcoming releases. The band is currently working on an EP and plans to go on tour this summer. You can find more from them @

This week we talked to LA-based ethereal-pop artist, YOUR ANGEL. Her fascination for clothes ties in, usually with ribbon and sequins, to her musical aesthetic mixing grime and glam reminiscent of the early 2000s. While her touring started in indie rock her true passion was in pop, so she started working in a coffee shop and making the music she wanted to. Her sophomore album “A Star in Headlights” is a transitional album, aiming towards making pop music interesting again. She is currently in the demo phase of her next album influenced heavily by her live music intending to make the audience dance and cry. Find more from her @

This week we talked to Dallas-based Alternative Pop Artist, Penny Bored. After working in Bath and Body Works the need to be around candles was strong, so they took their talents home and started making their own. In the summer of 2020 they reignited their passion for music and started writing and collaborating with their peers to release their first single. The New Era of Penny Bored is turning what-ifs into as-ifs, pursuing their passions they want. They have a lot of plans for the summer including playing with the first band they ever saw live and releasing a few more songs.

This week we talked to Nico and Ryan of Hudson Valey-based indie-rock band, New Vision.  The Secret fourth member of the band, Melinda, is present at every show bringing good vibes and no body. Nico and Ryan have been playing together for years and the addition of Josh has done nothing but add value to the dynamic of the group. The band’s latest EP ‘Somewhere On This Timeline’ is a stepping stone in a heavier direction that has helped the band to evolve their overall sound. With a tour planned for the summer and a second-full length in the works, there’s a lot to look forward to. Find more from them @

This week we talked to Jeremy Prouty of the Philly-Based art-rock band, Upholstery. When there isn't a natural air disaster happening, he likes to spend his free time hiking and camping away from the City. He started his journey as a bassist with aspirations of playing Chopin on a 12-string, but eventually moved into songwriting and guitar. Their most recent album ‘Woven’ became disjointed by Covid, and changed the writing and recording process creating a darker, less danceable album. The band is getting back in the studio working on their next album, hoping to keep the dark vibe and add some more disco. Find more from them @

This week we talked to California-based Indie Artist, Connor Cherland. Despite his interest in the sport, he won’t be taking up professional pickleball due to his musician’s mindset. He host’s the Conner Cherland podcast, dedicated to conversations between artists to learn more about their unique creative process. Over the past 7 years, he has been developing his writing purpose, releasing 7 EPs over the course of it. He’s now developing his debut LP, letting the music come naturally and putting his pen to the paper with whatever comes out. Find more from him and support his album @

This week we talked to hip-hop nomad aLunarLanding. He uses cartoons to take his quick thoughts and let them play out in 4-panel stories about mundane but relatable experiences. He started his musical journey as a freestyle rapper for fun and it wasn't until he moved back to Florida that he found his place in the indie hip-hop scene. Performing live gives him the ability to connect with more people, wanting artists and audiences alike to know they can be themselves while at his shows. He’s currently working on a series of sketches that will soon be compiled into van jams vol.1.

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This week we talked to Philly-based bummer rock band, Booze Radly. While the band seems to have varying tastes in terms of activity, Dylan and Alex agree that DDR: Mario Mix is the superior version. Most of the band has known each other for most of their lives, participating in several other projects separately, it was only a matter of time before they started on together. Their recent release ‘Lose, Badly’ was meant to experiment with their already established sound, including a variety of different genres. The band is working on their next LP with a few different ideas about the direction of their sound. Find more from them @