Round 2.5 with Chris Pappas of Elle Belle! This might be the longest episode so far, clocked in at around 4hrs, so I cut it in half for everyone's sanity. We get deep into the state of the world, civilization in general, and of course the new record. The forthcoming album, How Do I Feel? , is out 9/1 via Little Record Company.
Brendan Scholz is the frontman for Mercy Music, Las Vegas-based pop punks touring on their forthcoming album, What You Stand to Lose , out June 30th. The big day comes with a show at the Tower Bar in San Diego. Catch one!
Jordan Keith is a musician, brewmaster and grinder from Rancho Cucamonga. We met years ago when he played with Mire and he now works under the name Chicken Fiasco. Check it!
Carlos and Antonio are the Noir Dalis, a psych-garage duo from Riverside, CA. They're some of the busiest locals around, releasing single after single and playing shows in between across three counties. Catch them opening for Sun Colony's residency at Harvard & Stone beginning May 24th!
Ivan Magdaleno is a local Pomona artist whose work with The After Party spawned a self-titled album in 2022, leading to new ventures in the new year, under a new name. His latest project, Orenda, features a single entitled Fangs, and he's graciously offered a taste of his latest single, Needles, out soon on all platforms. Enjoy!
Andrew and Vinny return after too long! Andrew just released his Dopamine EP with Vinny behind the album cover. We talked AI, concert etiquette, and may have spoiled YOU, but that was early on. Just skip ahead if you're not caught up. Enjoy!
Lisa Said is an Egyptian-American songwriter from Chatanooga, TN. Her latest record, Missed Connections, is out now on all platforms, notably the great artist-friendly Bandcamp. Lisa and I met around 2016 in Washington, D.C. where she released her debut album, No Turn Left Behind , after gigging around the friendly haunts of the capital. She then fronted Piramid Scheme, a four-piece that also reimagined some of her earlier work with garage overtones. This episode was a lot of catching up and a r...
The Hazards are a four-piece rock outfit from Los Angeles, working in punk roots and a DIY drive. We met up at the great dba256, bathed in the ruckus of a quickly filling bar before a show. Mind the volume. Their latest album, Modern Medication, is out now on all platforms
Austin returns with his musical partner Ben to talk about their latest electro-ambient project, Part of Nothing. Ben is a longtime music producer, musician and who formerly ran the electronic label Harrow Recordings. Austin is also working on American Diet, a revival of his former band Mire.
Reckless Voyage are a garage rock duo from San Bernardino whose debut album, The Odyssey , has been years in the making. I hung out with lead guitarist and vocalist Dean at the great dba256 to talk about the work in progress, living in San Bernardino and of course, music. Check it out. Spotify
Good Bison is the project of Pablo Alvarez, who his the road from Miami to the west coast and hasn’t looked back. His latest album, Ghost on Mulholland Dr., is out now!
Anastasia Elliot is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and leader of the Purple Cult, a modern force of positivity. Her work in the industry is highlighted by her talks on trauma, healing, the importance of community and the creative spirit within us. She also hosts The Purple Sessions Podcast, featuring notable guests from across the board.
First podcast of the year! And only a month and a half in. Nashville-based outfit The Wans are back in full force after an unofficial hiatus, reinforcing their crunchy alt licks with their latest single, “Magical Touch”. Cut from the band’s forthcoming record of the same name, it is also accompanied by Fear and Loathing-inspired narratives that remind us to take care and enjoy the ride. Magical Touch is out July 26 a la self-release.
Music journalist and author Michael Goldberg returns to talk about Addicted To Noise, his latest collection of writing spanning 40 years. His work in the industry, from local papers to Rolling Stone, is an invaluable contribution to the art. Grab a copy at the link below: http://backbeatbooks.com/books/9781493068111
Hayley Cain is the frontwoman for the now-Detroit-based band Hayley and the Crushers. Their latest record, Modern Adult Kicks, is a testament to the evolution of a band's sound, songwriting and production. New digs, new kicks, new riffs. Listen in!
Brian Jackson is a graphic designer, graduate of the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena and has worked in Los Angeles for the past 35 years. His work includes branding for Universal Pictures, the City of Los Angeles, as well as countless recording artists including Fleetwood Mac and Counting Crows.
Andrew and Vinny return to talk about their latest collaboration, “Signals”, while we catch up after months away from the mic.
Penelope Houston is the frontwoman of pivotal SF punk band The Avengers. We chatted for a bit before she took the stage at Alex's Bar to close out the night.
Steven Wesley Guiles is a San Dimas-based musician whose forthcoming album, Transitions , explores the pangs of leaving faith, rattling realities, and finding one's way out. We geeked out on music and reflected on the industry while he strummed in between. Listen in and be sure to subscribe to the Sketched Sounds Patreon!
Elk Ring is a local musician based in Covina, whose history across Southern California is captured ethereally through guitar and stream of consciousness. This is the first video podcast a la Spotify, so be sure to check it out! Video was acting up and doesn’t start until . Better quality incoming.
Paul Roessler is the owner and producer of Kitten Robot Studios in Los Angeles, whose latest record, The Turning of the Bright World, marks his return from behind the soundboard since 2020 and a triumphant return to songwriting. His early work with the Screamers, Nina Hagen and 45 Grave codified his place in the punk lexicon and he has continued work with the likes of Josie Cotton, Hayley and the Crushers (Episode 63), and Crowjane, among others, who carry the spirit of punk into the future. Lis...
Michael Goldberg is a music journalist, photographer and veteran of the 1970’s San Francisco punk scene. His latest book, Wicked Game: The True Story of Guitarist James Calvin Wilsey , recounts the life and tragic death of James Wilsey, bassist for seminal SF punk pioneers the Avengers and driving force behind Chris Isaak’s otherworldly sound. Wicked Game: The True Story of Guitarist James Calvin Wilsey is out now through Hozac Books...
Elder Island are a UK electro-pop trio touring on their latest full length, Swimming Static . We had a great conversation about music, their beginnings and how music reaches the soul. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EnbnmqrrvApHJs6FMvYik?si=XATjfATUQc-q3ORQxbT-AQ Bandcamp: https://elderisland.bandcamp.com/ 64 – Elder Island swim through souls Sketched Sounds Podcast
Hayley and the Crushers bid farewell to the Viper Room last Saturday in a blast of a show, followed by a podcast! Hayley and I talked music, influence, nerd culture and all the rages of all the times. Listen in!
INDIE ROYALTY IN THE HOUSE | This episode is with Keith Murray of We Are Scientists, discussing their latest record, Huffy, out now on all platforms. This one was released mid-pandemic in 2021, which highlights their knack for self-examination and working out the kinks of life.
Tyler J Furtado is a video editor and music photographer based in Los Angeles. We've been covering some of the same shows and have finally met.
Andrew Long is back with his latest Human Offline EP, Imposter Syndrome, out now on all platforms! We caught up on life under Omicron, reigniting internal fires and maintaining mental health.
Memory Milk are a a band out of La Puente/Norwalk, whose ethereal tones and emotional lyricism bring light to dark hearts and local venues. We had way too much fun on this one! Stay tuned for more music and shows.
Ash of Brain Fragment is working on new music under the name Kollahge. We talked about the creative process, balanced diets of food and music, and her goal of channeling humanity’s rich tapestry into her work.
I spoke with LA photographer Zugunruhe, aka Adam Ziegenhals, about shooting in the LA punk scene, wild shows under the overpasses and dancing around bonfires. Be sure to follow his work on IG: @zugunruhe and a big thank you to dba256 for the hospitality!
