Independent Minded is a podcast where DIY music professionals, indie artists, and pop culture icons tell their origin stories, talk about inspirations, commitment to craft, and struggles and triumphs in the entertainment biz. Hosted and produced by Ron Scalzo, an indie musician with an independent record label of his own, Bald Freak Music.
#42. Ron talks with Sadie Dupuis of Sad13 and Speedy Ortiz about her new album, Slugger, responding to her own tweets, and a mutual love of '90s-era college radio rock. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#41. Ron talks with Los Angeles indie pop/rock act Layne about the new EP, The Black Hills , visiting New York for the first time, commitment, and music industry success. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#40. Ron introduces new songs from Wild Planes, Social Station, Your Persona, Spacebeard, Daniel G. Harmann, A Valley Son. Follow the podcast on Twitter @BaldFreakMusic See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#39. Ron talks with Jeremy Greenspan of Ontario electronic pop duo Junior Boys about the band's new album, Big Black Coat , writing songs for lonely men, and why he'll die in Canada. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#38. Ron talks with Toronto experimental rock band Holy Fuck about their new album, Congrats , embracing the chaos, and making gadgets that make music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#37. Southern California pop singer/songwriter Lola Rhodes talks about creating a stage name, releasing a new single each month, and her fetish for The Chipmunk Song. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#36. Ron talks with New Jersey family band The Rock n Roll Hi Fives about wearing capes and masks, gold glitter shoes, and hitting the road together in their rad RV. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#35. Ron talks with Ernest D'Amaso of New York City retro soul act Ernest Ernie and the Sincerities about embodying an on-stage character, a shift from rock to R&B, and his band's debut album. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#34. Ron talks with Brooklyn alternative rock band Bear Hands about staying up late, starting a record label, and how they've stayed together for nearly a decade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#33. Ron talks with New York City brass band Lucky Chops about their upcoming European tour, their unexpected Internet fame, and busking in the subway tunnels of NYC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#32. Ron talks with New Jersey hard rock band Black Wail about the growing Jersey City music scene, stoner metal, and putting their latest release out on cassette. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#31. Ron talks with New York City alternative rock band Circadian Clock about punk rock ideology, making friends with pirates, and dreams that never end. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#30. Ron talks with Brooklyn-based soul-pop vocalist Lewis Lane about her time as a jazz vocal major at the U. of Miami, the pros and cons of sharing music online, and being a 'nervous performer.' See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#29. Ron talks with Saturday Night Live band guitarist Jared Scharff about his electronic instrumental solo project Pearl Lion, how he got the SNL gig, and collaborating with Fox Animation Domination. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#28. Ron talks with Robert Farren of alternative rock act Isle of Rhodes about vintage audio equipment, classical music, and how venues with stairs present a challenge for a solo artist and his 100-pound instrument. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#27. Ron talks with New York pop/rock band Pros & Icons about performing at Z100's Jingle Ball, how their college education set them up for success, and covering pop hits on YouTube. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#26. Ron talks with New Jersey alternative rock band Modern Chemistry about their first legit tour, performing at Chicago's Riot Fest, and their affection for boy bands and Justin Bieber. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#25. Ron talks with Brooklyn folk rock band Burlap To Cashmere about making and self-releasing their new album, Freedom Souls , and hitting the road after two decades together. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#24. Ron talks with New York City indie rock band The Boobies about their new single, being part of a musical community, and how the band's name is causing confusion on the Internet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#23. Ron talks with London-based alternative rock band Yuck about making a new album, Max's cat, and the mysterious disappearance of Jonny’s afro. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#22. Ron talks with Cleveland pop/rock band Ottawa about how to fit 7 people in one hotel room, and their quest for rock n' roll stardom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#21. Ron talks with award-winning children's music duo Play Date about their new album, We All Shine , performing at zoos, ninja pajamas, and sharing creative passions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#20. Ron talks with 80s movie icon and Lavalantula star Steve Guttenberg about battling giant spiders, acting reunions, creature features, and what it means to be a hero. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#19. Ron talks with Brooklyn-based trio Bandits On The Run about busking on the streets and subway platforms of New York City, their acting careers, and Amy Winehouse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#18. Ron talks with indie folk rock act Cedar Blue about upstate New York, interning in radio, and making their debut album. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#17. Ron talks with pop singer and dancer Justin Morelli about hustle in the music industry, his love of pop music and sports, and his determination to be a star. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#16. Ron talks with filmmaker Ken Spooner and the subject of his short film, Anthony Daniels about adversity, boxing, an inspirational battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and what it means To Be Strong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#15. Ron talks with actor, author, spoken word artist and punk rock legend Henry Rollins about hosting 10 Things You Don’t Know About on The History Channel, what he does for fun, and being an entertainment icon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#14. Ron talks with Brooklyn electronic pop/rock trio Balancer about Berklee School of Music in Boston, the familiar smell of Subway, and raising funds for their debut album, Tipsoo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
#13. Ron talks with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Guns N Roses bassist, and author Duff McKagan about his new book, How To Be A Man , and what it's like to be Faith No More's gimp. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
