Max Rauch (MAUCH) and Roe O’Brien (Roe Knows Best) are two New Jersey songwriters and collaborators. After connecting through Pizza Bagel Records, the pair wrote and recorded their EP, “Weekend at Mauchie’s...Vol. 1,” in five days at Domestic Bliss Studio in West Orange. The EP is a genre-blending collection featuring indie rock anthems (“Ghost Town”), pop singles (“Friends with Aliens”), dance rock homages (“Shark Attack!!!”), and a ballad about addiction (“To Be Loved”). On this episode, Max a...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 53
#52 – Harrison Bieth In this episode, we dive deep into Harrison Bieth’s 2024 EP “Harry’s Killing It” , his most experimental release to date. The EP showcases a unique blend of internet humor and sample-driven arrangements, recorded at Domestic Bliss Recording with Max Rauch. We explore the creative process behind the EP, from songwriting and recording to the album artwork design. Harrison also shares insights about his various musical projects, including Andrew and The Kindly Ones (formerly kn...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 52
AC Borress is a multi-faceted artist from New Jersey - a producer, songwriter, guitarist, and filmmaker. Known for his work producing and playing guitar for Aiden Jack Finnecy, AC has also carved out his own artistic path with his conceptual album Rosie . In this conversation, AC discusses his approach to songwriting and production, the creation of character-driven concept albums, and his upcoming project that combines both a new album and a short film. He shares insights into his creative proce...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Ray Salerno is a transgender songwriter from northern New Jersey who performs under the name Jamie Fett. Ray works as a therapeutic musician while pursuing a master's degree in Music Therapy at Montclair State University. His debut album, "Headed For Somewhere", takes the listener along with him on his mental health journey up to 2024, when he reached his happiest and most healthy thus far after leaving his childhood home and an abusive living situation. Ray now lives in Essex County with Andrew...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Lupe Dragon is an alternative singer/songwriter from Northern New Jersey. She has performed in various parts of New Jersey. With the writing style of Ed Sheeran, the swagger of Billie Eilish and a voice similar to the likes of Hayley Williams (Paramore) and Alanis Morisette, she is a female powerhouse. In 2018 she recorded her EP " Can't Even Stand It " and released it in February of the following year (2019). She later went on to release a remix of her hit song " Not The Same (Out of Spite) " w...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Episode Overview Max Rauch is the owner and head engineer at Domestic Bliss Studio's in West Orange New Jersey. He is also the co-founder of Pizza Bagel Records, and a guitarist and vocalist in the band Lkffct. Selected Links From The Episode Instagram - @domesticblissrecording - https://www.instagram.com/domesticblissrecording/ Instagram - @pizzabagelrecords - https://www.instagram.com/pizzabagelrecords/ Lkfcct - https://lkffct.bandcamp.com/music Spotify - Recorded by Max Rauch - https://open.s...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Gabby Losch is the owner of Losch Guitars. Losch guitars creates custom handmade guitars in Illinois. In June 2024, Rich won one of these guitars in a raffle held by Losch Guitars. Key Topics Gabby's Lutherie Journey and Influences Technical Legacy of The Grateful Dead Overlaps between engineering and woodworking Managing burnout with a hobby Guitar Specification Preferences Rich's Losch Guitar (Losch Guitars #06) Connect with Gabby Losch Losch Guitars - https://www.loschguitars.com/ @losch_guit...
Oct 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Hailing from the hills of Northern New Jersey, Mythology has been turning heads since 2007. The brainchild of bandleader/guitarist/vocalist Brynen A. Sosa, their musical perfectionism, classic progressive rock vibes, and high standard of excellence is their biggest calling card. Countless live shows and a dizzying array of recorded output has garnered them a mighty and loyal fanbase. Sosa’s modus operandi is a simple one: to create a body of work that is honest, meticulous, prolific, masterful, ...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 46
#45 Aidan Jack Finnecy Published: September 10, 2024Guests: Aidan Jack Finnecy Episode Overview Aidan Jack Finnecy is an indie musician who has been recording and performing catchy songs in New Jersey basements since 2019. His debut album, "The Freshman Alcoholic," is set to release in June on Pizza Bagel Records. Aidan’s work is deeply rooted in the New Jersey indie scene, and his style reflects a raw, DIY ethos. Combining personal storytelling with humor, his music speaks to the experiences of...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 45
John Cozz, a New Jersey-based musician, skateboarder, and coffee entrepreneur, has spent nearly 15 years immersed in the coffee industry, while also carving out a unique space in the music scene. Known for blending his passions, John Cozz’s work reflects a deep connection to DIY culture, heavily influenced by his love for skateboarding. With musical inspirations ranging from Jeffrey Lewis and Kimya Dawson to Green Day and Modest Mouse, John’s sound is a testament to his diverse interests. His la...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In his fourth appearance on the Rich Soni Podcast, Andrew T. Miles returns to share more about his dual passions for science and music. Andrew, a talented pianist and prolific composer, also works as a cytologist, a profession dedicated to the study of cells and cancer detection. This episode delves into how Andrew balances these two distinct yet intertwined worlds, offering insights into his career and creative process. Rich and Andrew explore the genesis of Andrew's self-portrait series, a col...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Roe O'Brien, working under the project Roe Knows Best, is a New Jersey-based singer-songwriter. As a child, she immersed herself in music lessons and choir performances worldwide. Inspired by Good Charlotte and Green Day, she taught herself guitar at 14. In May 2020, she released the Muscle Memory EP, praised for its emotionally intelligent pop-punk. Her follow-up, the Northbound EP (July 2022), recorded by Ace Enders, was acclaimed for its heartfelt, catchy tunes. Her latest single, “Capture th...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Jeffrey Lewis is a comic book artist and songwriter based in New York City. Jeffrey discusses his dual career, his influences, and his DIY ethic. They delve into his comic book series "Statix," his low-budget videos, and his experiences with booking tours and manaping his music career. Jeffrey also shares insights into his creative process and the balance between art and commerce. Jeffrey Lewis describes himself as a comic book artist who has a day job as a songwriter. Over the years, this perso...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Mike Piacentini is a staff mastering engineer at Battery Studios, Sony Music’s premier in-house mastering facility. Mike has mastered records for a wide variety of frontline and reissue projects with artists including Bob Dylan, Depeche Mode, Rage Against the Machine, and many others. Most recently, Mike has mastered projects such as the Grammy award-winning soundtrack - *Miles Ahead* - a Miles Davis biopic. Mike is also a founding member of the band Northvale. In this episode, Mike Piacentini j...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this episode, topics discussed include the importance of music communities, hosting open mic nights, and the challenges and rewards involved. The conversation covers experiences with various bands, advice on active listening, collaboration, and maintaining professionalism in the music industry. Upcoming projects and personal reflections on creating authentic music are also highlighted. Rob Janos Related Links Instagram: janosexpatriate - https://www.instagram.com/janosexpatriate/ Bandcamp: Ro...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Episode Overview Christian Diana is a indie/folk artist from New Jersey. He currently releases music under the name Mourning Coffee, but also has previously been the frontman/songwriter/guitarist of the indie folk band Foxfires and the pop punk band Passing Planets. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mourningcoffeemusic/ Bandcamp: https://mourningcoffee.bandcamp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IFRscpgFsOZ1AybmH53L7?si=_rWwZNSZTUujMfxRohl46w Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mour...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Ray Andrew Salerno is a transgender singer-songwriter in the Northeast New Jersey/New York area. He uses the stage name Jamie Fett and uses his music to talk about his experiences with his mental health, grief, and gender identity. His first album, "Headed For Somewhere" will be coming out later this year. He can be found playing his music at open mic nights and at shows for small local artists throughout the North Jersey area. In the fall, he will start a graduate program to begin pursuing a ma...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Joshua Hatcher is a songwriter, keyboardist, and performing artist. He is also a professional software engineer that currently works at Spotify. Instagram: _joshuahatcher Spotify: Joshua Hatcher Bandcamp: Joshua Hatcher On this episode, we explore Joshua’s musical journey, and his catalog of work. He talks about his early childhood roots and inspirations, and walks us through the various musical phases of his career from then through the present day. We discuss his album “Sweaty Poetry (2017)” ,...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Harrison Bieth and Ziggy Grover. In addition to a few odds & ends, they mostly discuss the 2023 compilation Songs To Add Light To Dark" which was compiled by Harrison. Proceeds from this compilation are being donated to The Trevor Project . Rich & Ziggy both contributed songs to this compilation. – Ziggy Grover is a singer-songwriter from Allendale, New Jersey. Beginning his career performing at local coffee houses, Ziggy spent time wandering...
Dec 14, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Eros Marcello is a Forbes-featured Techo-Dexterous Design Engineer specializing in human-interfacing, user-augmentative Artificial Intelligence - particularly conversational interfaces, LLMs and multimodal AI. His body of work in AI/ML includes positions @ Apple, Facebook (Meta), Samsung, Salesforce and more. Additionally, Eros is the founder black dream ai - and while still in stealth - is researching + developing AI-native neurotechnolgy. The firm recently announced their open-source initiativ...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 34
The Grateful Dead Tarot is a powerful tarot deck and book set marrying the esoteric knowledge and symbolism of the original tarot cards with the archetypes and mythologies of Grateful Dead. Each card is an original illustration by artist, Erin Cadigan, printed in full color plus gold metallic ink. The guidebook is a loving written tome full of wisdom and esoteric secrets from author and astrologer, Elizabeth Jezorski. Both women are life long Dead Heads and tarot aficionados. Learn more at: http...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 33
Gavin Guidry and Desmond Dickerson are the co-creators of the Tools For Time Traveling Podcast . Gavin Guidry is a creative director of content and advertising. Desmond Dickerson is a futurist and a marketing director. https://www.toolsfortimetraveling.com/ Listen to the Tools for Time Traveling Podcast on Spotify Follow Tools for Time Traveling on Instagram...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Andrew T. Miles is a master pianist, prolific composer and veteran performer within the New Jersey open mic scene. As an artist, Andrew encodes himself within his compositions. As he says himself, "to know my music is to know me." On this episode, Andrew relates the meaning of a selection of his compositions through conversation and performance. Like much of his music, the selections in this episode have a philosophical bent, which focus on Andrew's firm commitment to authenticity and individual...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This episode features a conversation between Rich Soni and Carlos Granados. They discuss a variety of topics including Carlos' experience when moving from Peru to America as a child, whiskey appreciation, and music. They also reminisce some shared experiences while working at WeWork. Carlos Granados is an entrepreneur and technologist. He is currently a tech lead and software engineer at WeWork. He is also the co-founder of Cuely, a platform that empowers businesses and customers alike to act sa...
May 30, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Ian Grabill is an entrepreneur, developer and creator. He is the head of engineering at Bl3ndlabs, and his latest side hustle is HostedHooks. In this episode we discuss side hustles, the software development process, and the stages of incubating a company. # Timestamps 00:00:00-Introduction 00:10:00-Middle 00:56:35-Conclusion
May 04, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 2
