Best Shawna Potter Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 219: Episode 219: Kim Warnick of Fastbacks and Visqueen on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:39:49

12d ago1:39:49

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Episode 219: Kim Warnick of The Fastbacks and Visqueen talks to us about: Nightmare drives through Texas, Learning geography through touring, Our love of Queen and Classic Rock, Lifelong friends, 70s influence and the movie Over The Edge, Forming of The Fastbacks and unison singing with Lulu, 45 Fucking years of The Fastbacks, Kim's profound experi…

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Ep. 81 - The Crow Soundtrack (1994) 1:01:48

17d ago1:01:48

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"It can't rain all the time..." unless you're living in the '90s and wearing your teenage angst like a badge of honor. In this episode of Waterproof Records, I explore the iconic soundtrack of The Crow—an unforgettable mix of goth, grunge, and industrial that defined a generation. From The Cure’s haunting “Burn” to Stone Temple Pilots, Nine Inch Na…

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Ep. 80 - Ian Shelton from Militarie Gun 53:48

1M ago53:48

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From garage band dreams to headlining stages, Ian Shelton of Militarie Gun joins me for a raw, hilarious, and insightful chat about his journey through music. We get into his pop punk roots, pandemic creativity, and how a 50-hour work week and an iPhone helped launch one of the most exciting bands of the 2020s. We also talk about male lingerie, dru…

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022 - Brian Ritchie (Violent Femmes) on Mental Health & Making It Early 9:15

1M ago9:15

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Brian Ritchie from Violent Femmes talks about how mental health was approached when he was starting out, the impact of breaking big early on his identity as a young musician, how he manages his mental health and lots more.By Christina Rowatt

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Ep. 79 - The Dumes 53:37

2M ago53:37

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This episode is a special one—The Dumes are here! I met this band around a year ago when they opened for Louise Post at the Troubadour, so it was so cool to finally sit down and chat with the band. So welcome singer Elodie Tomlinson, guitarist Peter Recine, and bassist Liam McCormick to talk about their journey, their influences, and the music they…

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Episode 218: Episode 218: Joel Reader of The Fatal Flaw, MTX, The Plus Ones on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:47:54

2M ago1:47:54

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Episode 218: Joel Reader of The Fatal Flaw, MTX, The Plus Ones, Pansy Division, The Bomb Bassets, and Avengers talks to us about how California is vast, Hardwired to have a melody and pop sensibility, Mother's chamber trio dreams, Joining MTX as a big fan was like a mentor project, Cello to drums to bass, Dissecting regret, Moving from California t…

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Episode 217: Episode 217: Tyson Cornel founder of Rarebirdlit and musician of Semi-Famous on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:16:33

2M ago1:16:33

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Episode 217 with Tyson Cornell founder of Rarebirdlit and drummer for Semi-Famous and Scooby Don't talks to us about Minneapolis of the 90s with its culture and music, the Scooby Don't Punkhouse, I think like a drummer, Touring with Scooby Don't and splitting dates with Aaron Cometbus, Hair Core Rock and Tyson's stint in Supercool and working relat…

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Ep. 78 - Living Colour - Time's Up 1:06:04

2M ago1:06:04

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Time's up! No, seriously—let’s jump headfirst into Time's Up, the second album from the legendary New York band Living Colour! This episode is all about the groundbreaking 1990 record that blew my mind as a kid and still holds up today with its powerful mix of rock, funk, metal, jazz, and thought-provoking themes. I share my personal connection to …

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Episode 216: Episode 216: Ronnie Barnett of The Muffs on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:30:02

2M ago1:30:02

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Episode 216: with Ronnie Barnett of The Muffs. He talks to us about Jughead and Ronnie First Meeting on the Buck, Muffs, and Lillingtons tour in 1999, Lisa Marr and Cub, Ronnies Record Store Career and Venturing into Rock Criticism, On Moving to LA for Love and the Beginning of The Muffs, The Influence of Older Brothers, Major Label Talk, Working w…

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Ep. 77 - Kevin Martin from Candlebox 57:26

2M ago57:26

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I sat down with Kevin Martin to talk about Candlebox’s journey—from their explosive debut in the Seattle grunge scene of the ‘90s to their farewell album, The Long Goodbye. Kevin shares stories about the band’s rise, their biggest influences, and what it was like finding his voice. We also geek out about the modern music scene, female rock powerhou…

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Ep. 76 - Shawna Potter from War On Women 1:03:40

3M ago1:03:40

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In this episode, I sit down with Shawna Potter, the powerhouse lead singer of War on Women—a fierce punk band from Baltimore, Maryland. We talk about her journey, the impact of music, the fight for social justice, and, of course, the record that changed everything for her. A groundbreaking 90s album that inspired her to pick up a guitar and set her…

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"Perfect Too" with Blood Lemon - 041 49:38

3M ago49:38

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This one is for the prog-rock girlies! The business of being in 2 bands. Is it Boise or Boy-see? Finding bandmates as an adult woman. Getting unglued to our phones. Passive vs Active participation in our lives. Are we post- post-riot girl yet? Honorable mentions: Failure Shiner Earth The French Tips The Breeders “Do ya love me now?” SHOW LINKS: “Pe…

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Ep. 75 - Cody Hanson from Hinder 37:29

3M ago37:29

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We’re sitting down with Cody Hanson, drummer and founding member of Hinder, to talk about 20 years of rock, life on the road, and what’s next for the band. Cody talks about Hinder’s journey, from their breakout album Extreme Behavior to their upcoming tour and new music. We dive into Cody’s musical influences, growing up in Oklahoma, and what he fe…

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Interviewing the Interviewer with Occupy the Void's Christina Rowatt - 040 50:32

4M ago50:32

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After being interviewed by Christina Rowatt for her mental health podcast Occupy the Void, host Shawna turned the tables and interviewed her for But Her Lyrics! An enjoyable chat about what it’s like to be a woman in journalism and podcasting, her favorite interview moments, and how a love of language has led her life. Also: Rosie barking, the Extr…

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Ep. 74 - Pump Up the Volume Soundtrack 54:28

4M ago54:28

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Today, we’re cranking up the nostalgia and breaking down the legendary Pump Up the Volume soundtrack from the 1990 cult classic starring Christian Slater. This soundtrack was a defining piece of my youth, full of iconic tracks that pushed boundaries and opened doors to the alternative music scene of the '90s. This was also the soundtrack that intro…

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Episode 215: Episode 215: John Szymanski of Even In Blackouts, Jon Langford and the Four Lost Souls on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:13:55

4M ago1:13:55

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Episode 215: John Szymanski of Even In Blackouts and Jon Langford and the Four Lost Souls talks to us about how EIB Broke John, Music Archeology, Working at the Famous Chicago Recording Company (CRC), Musicianship, Creativity, and A Choose Your Own Adventure Mentality, Recording with My My My and Even In Blackouts, Recording in Muscle Shoals, Four …

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Ep. 73 - My Top 10 Albums of 2024 56:46

4M ago56:46

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Happy 2025! In this episode, we dive into my top 10 albums of 2024. From the intense energy of live performances to groundbreaking studio albums, I break down the music that defined my year. Plus, I’ll share some honorable mentions and stories from the festivals and experiences that made these picks even more special. Learn more about your ad choic…

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021 - Donita Sparks (L7) / Shawna Potter (War on Women) on Mental Health, Music & Fighting The Power 1:10:47

5M ago1:10:47

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Donita Sparks of L7 talks about her experiences with mental health, the band's evolution and her frustration at the reaction to the overturning of Roe vs. Wade as the founder of Rock For Choice, a pro-choice concert series that featured everyone from Nirvana to Pearl Jam, Rage Against The Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Donita also discusses her…

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Episode 214: Episode 214: Deanna Belos of Sincere Engineer on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:33:19

5M ago1:33:19

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Episode 214: Deanna Belos of Sincere Engineer talks to us about Suburban Chicago, Toby And Red Scare Industries, Jughead Uses Deanna's Time to Reminisce about High School Theater, Experimentation and Giving Your Audience What They Didn't Know They Wanted, Moving Producers from Matt Jordon to Mike Sapone, Simplicity, Humility, & Being Genuine, Self …

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"Rain Yr Hand" with Rainer Maria - 039 56:40

5M ago56:40

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In this episode of But Her Lyrics, host Shawna speaks to Caithlin De Marrais, bassist and co-singer and -lyricist for 2nd wave emo band, Rainer Maria. On Thanksgiving morning they dove deep into an early song “Rain Yr Hand,” about how accessing all ages music making spaces is fundamental to our development. Overall themes? Reflection, hindsight, gr…

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Ep. 72 - Foo Fighters - The Colour and the Shape 57:19

5M ago57:19

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Foo Fighters' iconic second album, The Colour and the Shape. Discover the stories behind classic tracks like "Everlong," "Monkey Wrench," and "My Hero," as we unpack the band's creative process, the drama behind the recording sessions, and how Dave Grohl transformed personal struggles into unforgettable…

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Episode 213: Episode 213: Andrew Reich - Redd Kross Documentarian (Screenwriter and Emmy Award winner for tv show FRIENDS) on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:25:59

6M ago1:25:59

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Andrew Reich is a producer and screenwriter and now documentarian of Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story. On this episode we talk about New Jersey Influence: WFMU and Adrenalin O.D., Contrarianism in Music/Crossing Genres, Becoming a Comedy Writer for the tv show Friends and its path to becoming a documentarian for Redd Kross, Fair Use and Collecti…

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020 - Got Depression? Slipknot, Halestorm, Cypress Hill & More Share Insights & Coping Tools 15:29

6M ago15:29

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What does depression feel like? Artists including Corey Taylor (Slipknot), B Real (Cypress Hill), Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Jessica Pimentel, Devin Townsend, Jake Duzsik (Health), Connie Sgarbossa (Seeyouspacecowboy) and Kyle Anderson (Brand of Sacrifice) reflect on their experiences of depression and darkness. They also share the coping mechanisms th…

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Ep. 71 - Portishead - Dummy 58:30

6M ago58:30

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In this episode, we're diving deep into the iconic soundscapes of Portishead's groundbreaking 1994 album, Dummy. From its eerie noir vibes to the lush trip-hop beats, this quintessential '90s masterpiece defined a genre and influenced a generation of music lovers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 212: Episode 212: Thomas Thacker of GOB and Sum 41 on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:38:13

6M ago1:38:13

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Episode 212: Thomas Thacker of Sum 41 and GOB on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests talks to Jughead about: Screeching Weasel, the Mystery & Reality of the Band, GOB Eclectic in a Good ay, Piano in Sum 41, Drumming for McRackins , Relationships with Theo & Friends as Ice Breakers, Balancing GOB & Sum 41, Masculinity - Femininity - and Self Destructio…

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19 - Lindsay Schoolcraft - Mental Health & Illness, Cradle of Filth, Creativity & Xen 1:00:19

6M ago1:00:19

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Lindsay Schoolcraft is a Canadian singer, harpist, keyboardist and music producer who is an established solo artist who also spent seven years with Cradle of Filth. In this episode, she discusses her mental health journey and reflects on her time with Cradle of Filth, noting the challenges of dealing with narcissistic individuals and the strain on …

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Episode 211: Episode 211: Lynda Kicks of Pale Lips, Dirty Cheetah, and Taxi Girls (Montreal) on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:15:37

6M ago1:15:37

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Episode 211: Lynda Kicks of Pale Lips, Dirty Cheetah, and Taxi Girls (Montreal) on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests talks to us about: Marriage Talk, Kicks Pseudonym and her Briefs Brother Stevie Kicks, Always Having Wanted To Start A Girl Band, Jugheads Gets a Lesson in Roller Derby from Lynda, From Roller Derby Back to Punk Rock, Pale Lips, Dirty…

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Episode 210: Episode 210: Tobias Jeg of Red Scare Industries on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:13:46

7M ago1:13:46

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Episode 210: Tobias Jeg of Red Scare Industries talks to us about: Is Red Scare Solvent, Punk Rock Postal Workers, On Being a Booking Agent and Negotiating Fees, "My Job is Dealing with Liars," This is not a Soccer Podcast, Fat Wreck Chords and Red Scare Crossover, Is Signing Bands Truly Dumb Luck, Lillingtons Talk, being Part of the Creative Proce…

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Ep. 70 - Deftones - Around the Fur 49:45

7M ago49:45

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Around 1997, it started to feel like my music tastes were beginning to mellow and I wasn't seeking out heavy music as much anymore-- until one day when I turned on MTV and saw this band called Deftones screaming with sharks for the My Own Summer (Shove It) music video. Around the Fur would be my introduction to this alternative metal band from Sacr…

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Episode 209: Episode 209: Dan Panic of Screeching Weasel, Riverdales, Beulah and more on Catching Up with Friends 1:29:15

7M ago1:29:15

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What a treat to talk to my old friend Dan Sullivan (DAN PANIC). We talk Screeching Weasel, Beulah, Cartoons and its affect on us as people and musicians, our diverse musical influences, plus just a whole hell of a lot of fun. I walked away from this one feeling good. It was very heartwarming to chat with him after so long. LINK TO PATREON FOR JUGHE…

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18 - Jake Duzsik (HEALTH) on Mental Health, OCD, Trent Reznor & The Apocalypse 34:19

7M ago34:19

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Jake Duzsik of LA industrial band HEALTH explores his experiences with mental health, creativity and illness plus "DSMV," the song they named after The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - a volume where all of us in the mental health club are included. We talk about how their desolate music may be connecting right now because of…

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Ep. 69 - My Midwestern Emotions 1:05:12

7M ago1:05:12

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After attending Best Friends Forever Festival, my mind was transported back to a time in the late 90s when I was leaving high school and entering college in Illinois. It just so happened that at the same time, the Midwestern Emo scene was blossoming all around me, and the out of body experience I would feel about these bands inspired a truly emotio…

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Episode 208: Episode 208: John Jughead on The Power Chord Hour 1:37:12

7M ago1:37:12

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Episode 208: John Jughead. Anthony Merchant from the Power Chord Hour is one of my favorite interviewers. He has had me on a few times. Here is his podcast of our interview presented to you in full. We talk about such things as the new band Semi-Famous, How to run a podcast, interview styles and how to get better, Screeching Weasel, plus much more.…

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17 - B Real (Cypress Hill) on Mental Health, Cannabis Culture, Black Sunday Stories & Overcoming Anger 24:31

7M ago24:31

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B Real from Cypress Hill discussed his own mental health experiences and the challenges of expressing vulnerability in aggressive environments like gang life and hip hop. B Real also shared his journey with cannabis, initially using it casually but later becoming an advocate. He highlighted the organic integration of cannabis themes in their music.…

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Episode 207: Episode 207: Kyle Kinane on Catching Up with Friends 54:59

7M ago54:59

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Kyle Kinane has been on the show a few times, and it is always enjoyable. He is a very smart funny man who also partakes in and enjoys the music of punk. His style is influenced by the Chicago Punk Movement. We talk about Japan, Our aversion to Pranks, Travel, Aging as a Comedian, and coming off Hiatus, plus more of course! Kyle Kinane's Website Jo…

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Episode 206: Episode 206: Maria Surfinbird from bands Sex Dream and Gigillas on Catching Up With Friends 56:39

8M ago56:39

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Episode 206: Maria Surfinbird on Catching Up with Friends. Maria and I are in a band together called Mitochondriacs. She is always fun to talk to. I am sure you will enjoy this conversation. And afterwards go search out her music at these locations: https://sexxdream.bandcamp.com/ https://gigillas.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@mariasurfinb…

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Ep. 68 - Tim Dow from Shiner / Year of the Rabbit 1:04:04

8M ago1:04:04

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This week on Waterproof Records I welcome drummer Tim Dow from Shiner, Year of the Rabbit, as well as several other collaborations and side projects. Tim shares his musical journey, some of his dazed and confused inspirations as a teenager, and why becoming a sandwich drummer could very well be the next best thing. Learn more about your ad choices.…

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16 - Jessica Pimentel (Brujeria, Orange is the New Black) on Tibetan Buddhism's Power to Fight Depression & Darkness 1:01:23

8M ago1:01:23

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Jessica Pimentel (extreme metal band Brujeria, Netflix's Orange is the New Black) shares her long history with Tibetan Buddhism and how to directly apply it to your life to elevate your mental health and combat depression and suffering. She also explores her creative life as a musician, actor and artist in general.…

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Episode 205: Episode 205: Effigies with Steve and Paul on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests 1:10:07

8M ago1:10:07

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Episode 205: Steve Economou and Paul Zamost of The Effigies talks to us about Chicago & Steve Albini, Formation of The Effigies & The Brooding John Kezdy, Chicago Clubs: Exit, Neo, and Oz, Side Projects Between Effigies and Effigies, Studio and Influence Talk, Time Runs Out, The New Record Burned and Its Recording, Unfinished Business, and The Loss…

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"Ghostload" with Husbandry - 038 38:20

8M ago38:20

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Join host Shawna as she speaks with Carina Zachary, singer and lyricist for NYC-based band Husbandry, about their song “Ghostload” from the album A Port In A Storm. They met in a punk rock parking lot and it got weirder from there. #ripthecrown Content warning - this episode talks about gun violence and school shootings. You'll also hear Carina spe…

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Ep. 67 - The Smashing Pumpkins - Adore 58:34

8M ago58:34

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In 1998 The Smashing Pumpkins returned to us in a different shape than before. Now there were only three, and what remained of the band felt like grief in a gothic gown, introspective and embracing solitude. Somehow Adore mirrored where I found myself as a young man learning to be alone for the first time, and this album has only matured over time.…

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15 - Mental Health vs. Music - Kyle (Brand of Sacrifice), Sean (Make Them Suffer) & Sam (Asking Alexandria) 32:25

8M ago32:25

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This week’s episode features Kyle from Canadian deathcore band Brand of Sacrifice, Sean from Australian metal band Make Them Suffer and Sam from British band Asking Alexandria, interviewed at Knotfest and Good Things Festival in Sydney, Australia. The three-part conversation delves into the stigma surrounding male mental health in the music scene, …

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