Episode 50: Mike Henneberger Interview

October 21, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Mike Henneberger. Mike is an Emmy-winning producer with credits from Comedy Central, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Spin, and Vice. We had a great conversation about the book, his background, the selection of songs that are referenced throughout the book, and much more! The book debuted at #1 on many Amazon Best Sellers charts including Punk Biographies, New York City Travel, and Texas Travel and was also #1 on New Release charts for Mental Illness, Punk Music, Suicide, Music Philosophy and Social Aspects, plus a few more.

Episode 49: Slit Interview

October 14, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Leo Aguero, of SLIT. We discussed a wide variety of topics including the new EP Nothing Left, writing during quarantine, and we also talked about drawing inspiration from old school Nu-Metal and creating their own sound, and much more.

Episode 48: The Vaughns Interview

October 07, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with The Vaughns, consisting of Anna Lies and Ryan Kenter. We discussed a wide variety of topics including their DIY roots, signing to Equal Vision Records, writing during quarantine, learning gardening as a new hobby, and so much more. It was a really fun conversation that had us all laughing and having a good time the whole way through. The Vaughns have a ton of potential and should be on your radars now because very soon they will be everywhere!

Episode 47: Boy Becomes Hero Interview

September 30, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Andrew Brittingham aka Boy Becomes Hero. We discussed his connection with To Write Love On Her Arms, his new album Escape Artist, working with guest vocalists from a wide variety of genres, his love for Marvel, and much more! The proceeds from the new album are being donated to TWLOHA so go stream it on repeat, purchase it, and share it with your friends! The album is autobiographical in nature, and touches on themes of depression, self-harm, and mental health, all of which Andrew has dealt with personally.

Episode 46: NASTY Interview (Matthi)

September 23, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Matthi of NASTY. Belgium’s NASTY has been crafting punishing metallic hardcore, and splintering stages across the world since their inception in 2004. We talked about their new album, Menace, Matthi’s clothing line, using exercise as a release/therapy, and more! NASTY are signed with Century Media and the album drops on September 25th, be sure you pre-save the album and check out their video for 666AM.

Bonus Episode 6: John Williford Self Care Series

September 20, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode of our series of conversations focused on mental health and self care throughout Suicide Prevention Month, please note we are not licensed professionals. I talked with my friend John Williford, of HeartSupport, about how he came to HeartSupport, finding balance in working out as self care, how to make awesome BBQ and much more!

Whether you need support or would like to encourage those that do join in on the HeartSupport Wall at https://forum.heartsupport.com/

Follow John Williford on Instagram @johnsbrisketlegday
Follow HeartSupport on Instagram @heartsupport
Follow the HeartSupport Wall on Instagram @heartsupportwall

You can also find the HeartSupport books at https://heartsupport.com/resources/

Bonus Episode 5: Guardrail Interview

September 18, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Kevin Andrew of Guardrail. We talked about their new EP, Yikes!, signing to Open Your Ears Records, calling themselves “diet punk”, working with Garret Rapp of The Color Morale, and more! They're not exactly "punk" in the traditional sense, though it's their biggest influence. They're just here to sing happy songs about not-so-happy things, marinated in Jeppson's Malört and positive energy.

The band's new EP Yikes is set to be released on September 25, 2020 via Open Your Ears Records.

Episode 45: Thousand Below Interview

September 16, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with JB of Thousand Below. We talked about their new EP, Let Go Of Your Love, making alternate/reimagined versions of songs, using art as a release/therapy, and more! Thousand Below are signed with Rise Records and are set to do some awesome things, they are already working on new music and working to make sure that it is some of the best material they’ve put out to date.

Bonus Episode 4: Crooked Teeth Self Care Series

September 13, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

This episode of our series of conversations focused on mental health and self care throughout Suicide Prevention Month. I talked with my friend Tyson, aka Crooked Teeth, about his experience with mental health, growing up in a small town, the power of surrounding yourself with a core group of friends, therapy and much more. Be sure to check him out on Instagram and anywhere you stream music!

Episode 44: Mikaila Delgado of Yours Truly Interview

September 09, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Mikaila of Yours Truly. We talked about their new album Self Care, making an animated music video, support from Triple J, using art as a release/therapy, what video game she would love to be a part of, and more!Self Care unravels the momentous year 2019 was for the band personally and professionally, and the means for reflection and coping that writing their debut album was for them.

The band will release Self Care on September 18th via UNFD. For more information or to pre-order the record, please visit: https://unfd.lnk.to/SelfCare

Bonus Episode 3: Taylor Palmby Self Care Series

September 09, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode of our series of conversations focused on mental health and self care throughout Suicide Prevention Month. I talked with my friend Taylor Palmby, of the band HeartSupport, about the HeartSupport Wall, conversations with musicians around mental health, the impact of the community, what self care looks like for her, and much more!

Whether you need support or would like to encourage those that do join in on the HeartSupport Wall at https://forum.heartsupport.com/

Follow Taylor Palmby on Instagram @taylorpalmby
Follow HeartSupport on Instagram @heartsupport
Follow the HeartSupport Wall on Instagram @heartsupportwall

You can also find the HeartSupport books at https://heartsupport.com/resources/

Bonus Episode 2: Devin Parker Self Care Series

September 05, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

This episode will be our first of a series of conversations focused on mental health and self care throughout Suicide Prevention Month. I talked with my friend Devin Parker, of the band Til Morning, about his view on the state of mental health in the nation currently, the struggles of dealing with quarantine while having kids, finding balance and time for self care, and more.

Throughout this month we will be talking with a number of members of the music community, and mental health support community to discuss the importance of mental health and self care. We also wanted to highlight a number of resources for anyone looking for more information, statistics, guidance, or assistance. Below are some amazing organizations that are doing incredible things to change the views of mental health, and provide assistance that so many people need. If you click here, you will find our page highlighting some mental health outreach organizations.

Follow Til Morning on Instagram @til_morning_band

Episode 43: roberts. Interview 2 (split EP)

September 02, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

On this week’s episode we talk with roberts. You guys may remember when we talked to him back on episode 31 about his debut EP called “fine.” and now we wanted to talk about the new EP called “split” which drops in a couple weeks. We also talked about his connection with fans on Instagram, and about his best practices for self care.

Check him out on Instagram @roberts.is.ok

Episode 42: LUNA AURA Interview

August 26, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

On this week’s episode I talk with Luna Aura. We talked about the origin of her name, her new single “Honey”, her upcoming EP, finding her authentic voice, and much more! Luna was a ton of fun to talk to, and the sky is the limit for her. Also be sure you follow her social medias, like/follow her on your favorite streaming service as well!

Episode 41: Charming Liars Interview (Mike Kruger)

August 19, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

On this week’s episode I talk with Mike Kruger, of the band Charming Liars. We talked a lot about the current state of the music industry, the impact of covid on how bands are operating, new music, the hopes for the rest of 2020, and much more! Mike was a ton of fun to talk to, and as you’ll hear in this episode we are going to plan another episode where we discuss/dissect/and possible solve some problems! Let us know in the comments on our Instagram post what topics you’d like to hear us talk about. Also be sure you follow their social medias, like/follow them on your favorite streaming service as well!

Episode 40: idle threat Interview

August 12, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

On this week’s episode we talk with the band, idle threat. We talked about their beginnings, their influences, the direction for their sound, the two day festival they run, the hopes for the rest of 2020, and much more! These guys were a ton of fun to talk to and are definitely on our list of bands you should be checking out this year. They have a new EP called “Nothing Is Broken For Good” dropping soon so be sure you follow their social medias, like/follow them on your favorite streaming service as well!

Episode 39: Tiny Stills Interview

August 05, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

On this week’s episode we talk with the band, Tiny Stills. We talked about their beginnings, their influences, the direction for their sound, the process of recording their new video for “Craigslist Bed”, the hopes for the rest of 2020, and much more! These guys were a ton of fun to talk to and are definitely on our list of bands you should be checking out this year. They have new music they will be releasing soon so be sure you follow their social medias, like/follow them on your favorite streaming service as well!

Episode 38: Wolf Culture Interview

July 29, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

On this week’s episode we talk with the band, Wolf Culture. We talked about their beginnings, their writing process, the direction for their sound, the plans for the rest of 2020, collaborating with Kellin Quinn, and much more! This is just the beginning for Wolf Culture, they are going to see a ton of success and be on everyone’s radars soon. There is no limit to their potential. This episode was recorded before the EP was delayed, so some of the dates mentioned in the conversation have changed. Check out Dying In The Living Room on 7/31/2020.

Episode 37: August Brodie Interview

July 22, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

On this week’s episode we talk with the August Brodie. We talked about his writing process, the DIY mentality, hitting 1 million streams on Spotify, the plans for the rest of 2020, and much more! This dude is blowing up right now and you need to make sure that you are checking them out now so you can tell people that you watched it from the start.

August has been releasing new singles, and dropped the news of a new single, “Playing For Keeps” which drops on 7/24 and comes with a video!

Episode 36: Telltale Interview (John Carter)

July 15, 2020 by Josh Custer in Podcast

On this week’s episode we talk with the John Carter of Telltale. We talked about them doing a lot of things DIY, their writing process, mental health, the plans for the rest of 2020, and much more! These dudes are going to blowing up right now and you need to make sure that you are checking them out now so you can tell people that you watched it from the start.

Also check out 350.org which John mentions in the interview around climate change awareness.