Get ready to dive into a conversation with Niko from FRIKO! We chat about the band's thrilling journey to signing with ATO Records and delve into the vibrant Chicago music scene. Niko spills the details on their jam-packed touring schedule that includes exciting stops in Japan, Europe, and a performance at Lollapalooza. He also gives us an insider look at the creation of their debut album Where We’ve Been, Where We Go From Here and shares the story behind their captivating live video series from...
Jun 12, 2024•27 min•Ep. 120
Step into BIZZY’s world as we dive into her debut EP "I Don't Get Breakups," where she spills the tea on all things dating and relationships, shares insights on navigating the wild world of TikTok, the secrets behind writing music for other artists, and bravely putting herself out there in the music industry. Join us as we dish about her electrifying first tour with FRENSHIP, dissect her hit single "Just Yet," and uncover the stories behind the music that's making waves.
May 01, 2024•32 min•Ep. 119
Dive into an electrifying conversation with experimental hip-hop sensation, Angry Blackmen. We explore the vibrant Chicago hip-hop scene, the resurgence of dynamic hip-hop duos, the stories behind their compelling lyrics, the buzz of critical acclaim for their album The Legend of ABM, and so much more.
Apr 17, 2024•37 min•Ep. 118
Join us for a dynamic episode as we catch up with Bridget Kearney from Lake Street Dive! From the making of her latest album, "Comeback Kid," to her role teaching songwriting at Princeton University, we delve into Kearney's musical journey. Tune in as she reveals her experiments with synthesizers and the collaborations with local musicians that bring her live shows to life.
Apr 03, 2024•34 min•Ep. 117
Join us as we sit down with the legendary underground rapper, Homeboy Sandman. We'll be delving into his Dominican/Puerto Rican heritage and exploring the nuanced differences between hip hop and trash rap. Plus, we'll discuss his juggling act of attending law school while embarking on his music career. We'll also dissect his latest single, "Real Good," and unravel the layers of his music video for "$". From navigating the challenges of mass media to thriving as an independent artist, we'll cover...
Mar 13, 2024•42 min•Ep. 116
We interview Krista Shipperbottom from the metal band Lutharo about their upcoming tour in North America, their new album "Chasing Euphoria," her singing techniques, the challenges of being a woman in a metal band, and more.
Feb 29, 2024•37 min•Ep. 115
We recap Gasparilla Music Festival 2024, including surprise headliners Killer Mike and Big Boi, then we talk to performers DJ Sandman (8:11) and Alien House (16:17), as well as Tampa Jesuit Grad turned Capitol Records Recording Artist, Aidan Bissett (25:03).
Feb 21, 2024•30 min•Ep. 114
We talk to Tampa-based Afrobeats artist Pusha Preme about his origin story, wearing a mask, the album Heroes Eventually Die, supporting the community, PDQ sauces, his performance at Gasparilla Music Festival, and more.
Feb 14, 2024•39 min•Ep. 113
We talk to Tad Denham from Recycled Tunes about their mission to provide instruments to underserved children in the Tampa Bay Area, the Gasparilla Music Foundation, how people can donate instruments, and how the program works with Gasparilla Music Festival.
Feb 07, 2024•31 min•Ep. 112
We talk to Christone “Kingfish” Ingram about growing up in Clarksdale, Mississippi, winning a Grammy, working with legends like Buddy Guy, Vampire Weekend, and Robin Thicke, performing in Luke Cage, acting in Red Dead Redemption, his new album Live in London, and his upcoming performance at Gasparilla Music Festival.
Jan 31, 2024•27 min•Ep. 111
After a lengthy hiatus…Cigar City Radio RETURNS! Back by popular demand is the award winning podcast from Randy Ojeda and Jason Solanes . What awards, you ask? What do you mean? Who cares? We’re back, baby!
Jan 24, 2024•19 min•Ep. 110
We go deep into the Mystery Skulls tour bus to talk about being an independent artist, new album Back to Life, live streaming, Mystery Skulls Animated, Dragon Ball Super, Salma’s Big Wish, the Mount Rushmore of Pro Wrestling, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts
Oct 31, 2019•31 min•Ep. 109
Live from the office of Symphonic Distribution , we have some loose talk with Loose Talk . They tell us about their new single “Iron Heel”, upcoming shows, and continuing to play with Anberlin. We also chat about living in St. Pete, owning your own masters, and advice for new bands. And for all of this, we’re joined by Ray Roa (Creative Loafing). This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 108
Live from the office of Symphonic Distribution, we talk to Strange Ranger about living in Philadelphia, forming in Bozeman, Montana, and long drives on the road. We also talk about their new album Remembering The Rockets, DIY venues, Andes Mints, hospitality riders, Matchbox 20, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts...
Oct 09, 2019•49 min•Ep. 107
Live from Reggie’s Rock Club in Chicago, we talk to Porcupine - the project from guitarist/vocalist Casey Virock, drummer Ian Prince, and bassist Greg Norton (Hüsker Dü). We talk about Greg joining the band, Casey’s songwriting, being adults, and what their kids think of their music. They also give advice to new bands and we hear all about Greg’s mustache. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts...
Sep 26, 2019•38 min•Ep. 106
Guest Hosts Anna Bryson and Amy Diaz chat with Chastity Belt ahead of their headlining performance at LYR ’s Babefest. They talk about 10 years of Chastity Belt, being a “cool slut”, their upcoming album, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts...
Jun 26, 2019•19 min•Ep. 105
We talk to Manny and Megan from Daddy Kool Records about moving into their new space in the St. Pete Warehouse Arts District. They tell us about the history of Daddy Kool, Record Store Day, plans for their new space, cassettes, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts
Jun 20, 2019•46 min•Ep. 104
The band Air Review breaks down their new track "People Say Things Change" from the album How We Got By on Velvet Blue Music, from bassline to lyrics and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts
Jun 18, 2019•7 min•Ep. 103
We talk to Kristine Leschper from Mothers about the Athens music scene, moving to Philadelphia, working with Drew Vandenberg, her album Render Another Ugly Method on Anti Records, and her tour with Lucy Dacus. Plus, she answers a listener question comparing painting to songwriting and tells us some things that nobody else really knows about her. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts...
Jun 04, 2019•35 min•Ep. 102
We talk to Angela Page from Love Your Rebellion about LYR’s Babefest. She tells us about booking Seattle’s Chastity Belt to headline the fest, the vendors and non-profits involved in Babefest, the mission of Love Your Rebellion, and what it means to be “Diversity First.” She also talks about having to work harder as a woman in a male dominated field, gives advice for others trying to promote diversity in their music scene, and so much more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClu...
May 22, 2019•55 min•Ep. 101
On our milestone 100th episode, Randy and Jason talk to long-time friend Andy Holt , editor at Hard Drive, the gaming and culture section of the popular online satire magazine, The Hard Times . They talk about working at The Hard Times, founder and Editor-in-Chief Matt Saincome, making jokes about Nintendo, and so much more. Andy also gratuitously plugs the upcoming book, The Hard Times: The First 40 Years. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 100
We talk to NBA Superstar John Henson about playing at Sickles High School, the Duke-UNC Rivalry, getting drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks, and being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. We also talk about going to Coachella, living in Tampa, Up2Us Sports, the toughest NBA players to guard, and so much more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts
May 10, 2019•53 min•Ep. 99
We talk to Roberto Torres about starting Black & Denim Apparel Company, opening Blind Tiger Cafe, and moving to Tampa from Panama. He tells us about the meaning of the name Blind Tiger, how the cafe evolved, and how he became interested in urban planning. He also walks us through what a typical day is like for him, his philosophy on hospitality, his experiences as an immigrant, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts...
May 03, 2019•46 min•Ep. 98
We talk to St. Pete’s own Fever Beam about their debut single “Young Guns”, performing at Gasparilla Music Festival, opening for Thelma and the Sleaze, cowpunk, VHS tapes, and Frank Zappa. We also cast the Fever Beam Movie and learn so much more about Kasey, Sam, and Dane. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts
Apr 25, 2019•43 min•Ep. 97
Live from the Replay Guitar Exchange Tent at Gasparilla Music Festival , we talk to Jordan Esker (7:25), Ruen Brothers (21:55), Sleepwalkers (35:05), Joshua Reilly (49:50), Flipturn (57:50), The Hails (1:07:05), and Parrotfish (1:14:15). Featuring guest hosting duties from Adam Keilbach! This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts...
Apr 09, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 96
Our intern, Adam Keilbach , reviews his experience at III Points Fest in Miami, FL - including everything from media pass pickup to discovering Jarritos to his impression of performances by Tyler the Creator, Toro y Moi, Dean Blunt, SZA, James Blake, Herbie Hancock, Kelsey Lu, A$AP Rocky, Blood Orange, Khruangbin, Tim Hecker, and many more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts...
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 95
Live from the Symphonic Distribution Tampa Office, we talk to Mike Gomes and Cam Young from Xuitcasecity about meeting in Tampa, the expectations for their sound, being real in 2019, why they do what they do, and connecting with their music. They also tell us about their DIY attitude, building their own thing, their single “Lead Me On” being added to Spotify’s New Music Friday, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts...
Feb 20, 2019•35 min•Ep. 94
We talk to St. Pete based duo, Danny and Alex , about meeting in middle school, new singles “Shower in the Dark” and “Breakup Haircut”, weekly livestreams, being in the studio, the “Kodachrome Rule”, Steely Dan, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts
Jan 31, 2019•43 min•Ep. 93
Live from Microgroove in Seminole Heights, we talk to Keith and Susie Ulrey from Pohgoh . They tell us about their recent tour run with Mineral and Tancred, the band’s formation in the mid-90s, their subsequent breakup, and long awaited re-formation. We also talk about their new album, Secret Club, New Granada Records, living with multiple sclerosis, and what’s next for Pohgoh. Spoiler Alert: it’s not another 21 year break. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.c...
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 92
Cigar City Radio takes over Tampa Sessions . We feature a live performance from St. Pete’s Fever Beam , talk about Young Guns on Netflix, Sam’s rap album, the band’s so real van, and more. Watch the video session on Tampa Sessions’s Facebook or Youtube . This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts...
Jan 18, 2019•24 min•Ep. 91
