AI is everywhere, including in music. A quick episode for you this month but a fun one! With the continued rise of AI, this may not be our last episode on this topic. Tune in as we listen and react to a song written by AI! *We do not own the rights to the song - AI does.* On another note, we are going to interrupt your once-a-month email with our release of “Narcissist” on 06/20! You will receive a write up of the song meaning, how it came to be, recording process, and more the morning of the dr...
Jun 14, 2025•9 min
Did you know that 90% of podcasts don't get past episode 3? Of the remaining 10%, 90% don't make it to episode 20. Well guess what, we made it and we have YOU all to thank! More data we found interesting was that to be in the top 1%, we only need to make it to episode 21. So that’s our next goal - taking it episode by episode, and continuing to produce content! Tune in as we discuss and reflect on why we started this podcast, what we have learned, what we hoped you have learned by listening, wha...
May 17, 2025•15 min
“Dead to You” is the debut single from Trey’s solo project. The song dropped at midnight on March 30th of this year. The song is very different from anything Mile 134 related. Tune in for a special Q & A as we discuss the meaning behind the song, how it was written, the entire “Do-It-Yourself” recording (mixing/mastering/artwork/promo/etc.) process, how it ALMOST was never released, creating reels for views, and more. (Skip ahead a few minutes into the episode to avoid our talk about Kirklan...
Apr 19, 2025•30 min
What are some of our favorite albums? What were some of the albums that inspired Mile 134? Tune in to find out what our favorite albums are - whether it’s listening to them for pure pleasure or for inspiration! *Disclaimer: Trey left off one of his FAVORITE albums of all time from this list; Dysfunction by Staind.* In other news… Mile 134 is continuing to write music, and we are up to almost 7 songs for our upcoming album. We will not be stopping there - we are pushing to complete our second FUL...
Mar 15, 2025•57 min
Ever wonder how we come up with our riffs? As you’ll learn through listening to our music, our riffs and how they “feel” are the backbone of our songs and sound. Most of our riffs are actually co-created, and are brought to life through process. From riffs that were going to be tossed to finding new life, to randomly playing and stumbling on to something usable, to going back through the archives and rehashing old, forgotten riffs - tune in to hear about how we write riffs, and eventually piece ...
Jan 18, 2025•22 min
Elitists, gatekeepers, a$$ kissers, etc…in music? In any aspect of life, you will find there are people who adopt the “holier than thou,” or “end all, be all” mindset. Is it ego driven? Some sort of complex? What may it be? To each their own I guess. We are never really sure where this comes from or why they feel this entitlement, but for some reason, it happens - including in the music scene. *DISCLAIMER* These are our opinions and views based off of our experiences and journey. Tune in to hear...
Dec 21, 2024•33 min
In this episode, we talk about finding your tone. (Well, once you get through the intro banter about the history of sriracha and other sauces…) As a musician, tone and your sound are ALWAYS aspects you are going to be evolving and chasing. We know because over our almost decade-span of playing and recording, we’ve evolved our tone many times, while always staying true and authentic to ourselves. Tone is more than just the gear you use - the key to finding YOUR sound is that no matter the gear us...
Nov 23, 2024•48 min
Gear - every musician loves talking about gear. Can you have too much gear? Can you use cheap gear? Do you need top of the line gear? We’ve had it all - everything from gear that was passed along to us, gear that was stolen, sacred gear that was destroyed in a house fire, and even some brand new gear that we were able to purchase. Tune in to hear us talk about our gear preferences throughout the years, and even the gear we use to record the podcast! We’ve even got an ENTIRE section(& multipl...
Oct 19, 2024•37 min
Here on The Backline Podcast , we don’t hold back. *DISCLAIMER* These are our opinions and views based off of our experiences and journey. For some, this may be a controversial episode, or slightly triggering, but we are telling it like it is from our point-of-view. In this episode, we talk about things surrounding music that drive us nuts. Again, this is from our POV and these are OUR Pet Peeves, and it’s quite possible that someone else may not express or agree with the same views. Tune in to ...
Sep 07, 2024•33 min
As many of you know, we are done for 2024 as far as live shows go. Tune in to hear our favorite shows we played in 2024, why we are calling it a year, what’s happening during our hiatus, and what the future holds! Mile 134 Official is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Mile 134 Official at mile134official.substack.com/subscribe...
Aug 24, 2024•34 min
Mile 134 releasing singes started back pre-COVID and since then, we have released single after single…after single. It’s been effective in terms of saving money, and also keeping our music fresh. Tune in to hear us talk about each of our singles, and read on below where we dive real deep into each song - from ideas that spurred each song, to writing and putting together, to the meanings behind the songs, to the recording process! *Paid Supporters: TWO “NEW” NEVER before released versions of a fe...
Jul 13, 2024•44 min
When people ask what we sound like, this is the release we tell them to check out. Full fledged aggression and angst, this release is, in our opinion, our BEST. The emotion captured in our “Double-Single” release is what makes us so proud of it. The release features a song that first got radio play, the show that got us into Summerfest, and an odd riff that was inspired by J-Lo and is also our toughest critics’ favorite song. We experimented with even lower tunings, guitar vocals, and a baritone...
Jun 01, 2024•43 min
Local music is a wonderful thing. It allows us to not only express ourselves and entertain, but you meet so many great people, and create lifelong bonds and connections throughout your journey. We met Justin (aka The Trembling Giant) at one of our favorite local venues’ “Thirsty Thursday Series” acoustic nights. His folk-punk/alternative style was super cool and refreshing, and really was a welcomed surprise that he played mostly originals. If you’ve kept up with our past readings, you know that...
Apr 13, 2024•44 min
Raw, simple, slightly aggressive, with a hint of angst… Micromanager was the first release as an OFFICIAL 2-piece, as many of the songs off the previous album were written with a third member in mind for ideas. The release contained some darkness, as it was our first endeavor after the traumatic experiences that took place during the Sinner -era. Tune in to hear all about it! AND Read on below for our previous writings on the song meanings, EXCLUSIVE LIVE video, and more! One of our only series ...
Mar 09, 2024•22 min
Tune in to hear everything about our only full length album! This release was also our first release as a new, 2-piece band. We talk about how the songs came to be, the process (or lack of) of being unprepared, what NOT TO DO from our experiences, and more. Get full access to Mile 134 Official at mile134official.substack.com/subscribe
Dec 16, 2023•22 min
Tune in to hear us talk about the inspiration behind our first songs EVER written! These songs are no longer distributed anywhere - we had them all removed! We talk about how the songs came to be, the meaning behind the songs, the members of Mile 134 at the time, and more about the early stages of the band. We hit on this topic earlier in “Our Story” segment: And our Paid Subscribers got to hear one of our “forbidden” songs one last time: Get full access to Mile 134 Official at mile134official.s...
Nov 11, 2023•13 min
Mile 134 has always been a 2-piece. Briefly under a “separate name,” we were once actually a 3-piece. Having experience with each variation of members, there are pros and cons to both. The logistics of scheduling and working with two people versus three is a definite bonus. You’d think that two people would have less gear than three - not in our case. Three people usually make more sound…the list could go on and on. We’ve had shows that have featured special guest musicians who have almost alway...
Oct 29, 2023•18 min
Playing covers was how we got our start and got our name out there. We started finding covers we like and implementing those into our sets to see what we could get away with. We started getting recognized for our variety and cover choices - this “curse” has since haunted us. We get asked to play many shows, and we have to clarify, “Do you want originals, covers, both, or unplugged?” Yeah, we offer a lot of “customization” which has been a great and terrible thing. At times, learning covers and p...
Oct 29, 2023•18 min
Looking back, I don’t think any of our musical releases were ever recorded in the same style or manner. From live-tracking, to click tracks, to programmed drums and guitars, to DIY home studio recordings, we’ve done it all. Tune in to hear what has worked for us, and the experiences in every scenario. We dive into each session we have done in the past, and breakdown the pros and cons of each method. Towards the end, we provide KEY tips - regardless of what method you choose - on studio time, rec...
Aug 05, 2023•56 min
We talk about our favorite parts about music, Ryley gives us an insight on acting versus playing live shows, our favorite bass players (yes, we do like bass players!), and more. Ryley occasionally joins us for a song or two during our sets, but tune in to hear his FULL show experience - from load in to load out - of what it’s like to play with Mile 134! This will NOT be the last time Ryley is on the podcast! We are hoping to get him lined up for future episodes. Trust us, we’ve got plenty we can...
Jun 09, 2023•35 min
Ladies and gentlemen, this is the Introduction Episode of our new endeavor called, “The Backline Podcast.” This is something that we have talked about - especially on our Twitch channel - for quite some time. We finally decided we just need to DO IT and stop waiting around for the “right” time. Substack has been such a cool platform to experience and express with our writings, that when we found out they had a podcasting platform as well, we took advantage! In the future, you can also find our p...
Apr 14, 2023•59 sec
