Episode 142: Daisy Draper

October 19, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode, we are doing a hybrid crossover episode with our other podcast Musicians For Mental Health. I talk with Daisy Draper about holistic healing, trauma recovery, anxiety, and much more. We spoke at length about real first hand world experiences that he has had, and the insight that he can provide. We also discuss our desire to help break the stigma around mental health.

Some of this conversation may be triggering to those battling their mental health so please keep that in mind. We are not licensed mental health professionals, councilors, or therapists. We speak only from our own personal experiences and perspectives.

Episode 141: October Ends

October 12, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Alex Hek of the band October Ends . I had a great time talking with him about all kinds of stuff including; the evolution of the band, working with UNFD, the new album Phases coming out October 28th, and so much more!

Episode 140: My Kid Brother

October 05, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Sam Athanas of the band My Kid Brother . I had a great time talking with him about all kinds of stuff including; the formation of the band, signing to Fearless Records, working with legendary producer Eric Palmquist, the new album Happy.Mad.Weird.Sad and so much more!

Episode 139: Taylor Acorn

September 28, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Taylor Acorn. I had a great time talking with her about all kinds of stuff including; returning to her roots in pop punk & emo, we touched on mental health, building a fanbase through TikTok and covers, heading out on tour with Real Friends and With Confidence and so much more!

Episode 138: The Darling Fire

September 21, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Jeronimo of the band The Darling Fire. I had a great time talking with him about all kinds of stuff including; writing and recording during covid, evolving their sound, the new album “Distortions”, and so much more!

Episode 137: David Michael Frank

September 14, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with David Michael Frank. I had a great time talking with him about all kinds of stuff including; rebranding/reintroducing himself as a solo artists, developing his voice, building a social media presence on TikTok and YouTube, breaking his back, and so much more!

Episode 136: Eat Your Heart Out

September 07, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Caitlin “Caito” Henry of the band Eat Your Heart Out. I had a great time talking with her about all kinds of stuff including; finding their sound, building a name in the US, the new album Can’t Stay Forever coming out September 9th via Fearless Records, and so much more!

Episode 135: Hayley and The Crushers

August 31, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Hayley “Crusher” Cain of the band Hayley And The Crushers. I had a great time talking with her about all kinds of stuff including; the diversity of their sound, moving from California to Michigan, being unapologetically you, working with legends in the punk scene, the new album Modern Adult Kicks coming out September 13th via Kitten Robot Records, and so much more!

Episode 134: Until I Wake

August 24, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Alex, August and Ryan of the band Until I Wake. I had a great time talking with them about all kinds of stuff including; the diversity of their sound, finding the right lineup, signing with Fearless Records, and so much more!

Episode 133: Mechanical Roots

August 17, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Kev and Michael of the band Mechanical Roots. I had a great time talking with them about all kinds of stuff including; the diversity of their sound, the LA music scene, their new single “The Fight”, the big earthquake and so much more!

BONUS Episode 14: Broadside (Pat Diaz)

August 12, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Pat Diaz of the band Broadside. I had a great time talking with him about all kinds of stuff including; being authentic with their music, continuing to have fans discover them, headlining their first tour, and more!

Episode 132: blacktoothed (Hendrik and Matti)

August 10, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Hendrik and Matti of the band blacktoothed. I had a great time talking with them about all kinds of stuff including; the diversity of their sound, the album “JULI” out now, via Arising Empire and so much more!

Episode 131: OPPONENT (Andy Maier)

August 03, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Andy Maier of the band OPPONENT. I had a great time talking with him about all kinds of stuff including; writing new music, signing with Solid State Records, the album “Sentinel” out now, via Solid State Records and so much more!

BONUS Episode 13: Banks Arcade

July 29, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Joshua O’Donnell of the band Banks Arcade. I had a great time talking with him about all kinds of stuff including; being authentic with his music, creating their sound through a variety of influences, the new album “Future Lovers” out now via UNFD and more!

Episode 130: Bad Luck. (Dominick Fox)

July 27, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Dominick Fox of the band Bad Luck. I had a great time talking with him about all kinds of stuff including; writing new music, the album “Summer Of Pain” out now, and so much more!

Episode 129: Of Virtue

July 21, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Mike Valadez of the band Of Virtue. I had a great time talking with him about all kinds of stuff including; writing new music, the new singles “Sinner” and “Hypocrite” out now, signing with Arising Empire and so much more!

Episode 128: Black Guy Fawkes

July 20, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with Black Guy Fawkes. I had a great time talking with him about all kinds of stuff including; writing new music, the new album “Life, Love & The Bomb” out now, and so much more!

*Note* Black Guy Fawkes will not be appearing on the UK tour discussed in this episode.

Episode 127: Rags and Riches

July 13, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with RAGS AND RICHES. I had a great time talking with them about all kinds of stuff including; writing new music, the new album “Always Gold” out now, building their fanbase from the ground up in a music scene not known for their style, and so much more!

Episode 126: Vatican (Mike Sugars)

July 06, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with the Mike Sugars of Vatican. I had a great time talking with him about all kinds of stuff including; writing new music, the new album “ULTRA” out now via UNFD, writing songs with a purpose, and so much more!

Episode 125: Oslo (TJ Horansky)

June 29, 2022 by Josh Custer in Podcast

In this episode we have a conversation with the TJ Horansky aka Oslo. I had a great time talking with him about all kinds of stuff including; writing new music, the debut album “Great Places”, writing songs with a purpose, and so much more!