Episode 63 - Jordan Davis - The Next Thing You Know we will be Dancing in a Parking Lot (external version outside of Spotify) Biography Jordan Carl Wheeler Davis (born March 30, 1988) is an American country music singer and songwriter signed to Universal Music Group Nashville's MCA Nashville division. Davis was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, to mother Luwanna. He has a brother, Jacob Davis (who is also a country singer), and a sister, Jentry. His uncle, Stan Paul Davis, wrote Tracy Lawren...
Apr 05, 2024•14 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast E63 - Spotify Has Cancelled Our Show - Yes, it is true! Podcasting has evolved quite a bit since its early days. As a format, it is increasingly becoming more visual and interactive, with more people around the world creating, listening, and engaging with the medium than ever before. And while the core vision of Spotify for Podcasters has remained — to make podcasting so brilliantly simple that anyone, anywhere, can share their voice with the world — like podcasting itself, we’ve expanded our ...
Feb 08, 2024•5 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast EXTERNAL EPISODE 62 - A Thousand Horses - We fill the Room with Smoke and a Room Full of Strangers A Thousand Horses was founded in 2010 in Nashville by longtime friends, vocalist Michael Hobby and lead guitarist Bill Satcher (both natives of Newberry, South Carolina), along with rhythm guitarist Zach Brown and bassist Graham DeLoach. This ballad is their debut release. The high-powered new single from A Thousand Horses, “Highway Sound” marks the start of the most dynamic era yet in the Nashvill...
Dec 11, 2023•12 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast EX61 - Boo Trundle - 90's Artist Looks Back on Her Musical Career and Shares Three Songs - Stavos Confession, Banister and Girl Like You Biography Boo Trundle is an author, blogger, and musician who recorded and released records in the nineties through Big Deal/Caroline Records. Based in New York City, she performed and recorded with a community of musicians which included Kurt Ralske (Ultra Vivid Scene), Joe McGinty (Loser's Lounge tribute series), Yuval Gabay (Soul Coughing), and Clem ...
Dec 04, 2023•45 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast EX60 - The 1975 - I'm In Love With You and It's Not Living If It's Not With You The 1975 are an English pop rock band formed in 2002 in Wilmslow, Cheshire. The band consists of lead vocalist, principal songwriter and guitarist Matty Healy, lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and drummer and primary producer George Daniel. The name of the band was inspired by a page of scribblings found in Healy's copy of On the Road by Jack Kerouac that was dated "1 June, The 1...
Oct 02, 2023•13 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 59 - Michael Sweet - Solo Tunes From Stryper's Lead Singer - Radio and Tomorrow plus Baby Doll External Version for listeners outside of Spotify SINGER/SONGWRITER/GUITARIST AND FOUNDING MEMBER OF STRYPER EMBODIES ROLE AS HARDEST WORKING MUSICIAN IN THE BUSINESS On any given day, veteran musical artist Michael Sweet can be found practicing guitar riffs, laying down vocals, writing a song or giving an interview on a podcast. And that’s just to name a few of his diverse and demanding pr...
Sep 28, 2023•15 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast E58 - Killium - Punk, Pop-Punk, and Alternative. Writing our feelings and seeing what sticks This is the external verso for listeners outside of the paid Spotify Platform Jonas and Ryan drop by to talk all things Killium - find out how many songs that Ryan knows the lyrics to, the story behind Ryan's double neck guitar, Jonas walks us thru the origins of the Killium musical library and hear their plans for their upcoming album release! We feature these songs in this episode - check out these...
Aug 21, 2023•48 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast EX57 - Bryan Adams - A Great Canadian Musical Export - Cuts Like a Knife and Everything I Do, I Do it For You Bryan Adams , in full Bryan Guy Adams , (born November 5, 1959, Kingston, Ontario, Canada), Canadian rock singer-songwriter, photographer, and social activist whose hit albums Cuts Like a Knife (1983) and Reckless (1984) made him one of the most popular and successful recording artists of the 1980s. Adams was musically talented at an early age and taught himself how to play guitar. His f...
Jul 31, 2023•14 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast EX56 - Chickenfoot Alright, Alright and Up Next - The Super Group That We Want More From Chickenfoot is an American hard rock supergroup formed in 2008. The group consists of vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-Van Halen and -Montrose), bassist Michael Anthony (also ex-Van Halen), guitarist Joe Satriani, and drummer Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers). Due to Smith's consistent recording and touring commitments with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kenny Aronoff joined the group in 2011 as a touring replaceme...
Jul 24, 2023•13 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast EX55 - Inhaler Will Take Your Breath Away with It Won't Always Be Like This and My Honest Face Led by Elijah Hewson , Dublin's Inhaler play driving, soaring indie rock filled with chiming guitars, synths, and Hewson 's emotive, wide-ranging vocals. On singles such as their 2018 debut, "I Want You," and 2020's "Falling In," the band crafted a lush, post-punk-inspired sound that they built on with 2021's chart-topping full-length It Won't Always Be Like ...
Jul 17, 2023•13 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast E54 - Tyler Hubbard is Dancing in the Country with his 5 Foot 9 Wife and Family as a Solo Artist As the Georgia half of Florida Georgia Line , Tyler Hubbard spearheaded the shiny, good-time sound of bro-country in the 2010s, singing such era-defining hits as "Cruise," "Get Your Shine On," and "This Is How We Roll." Once he split with Brian Kelley in the early 2020s, Hubbard continued the legacy of FGL as a solo artist, modernizing their signature sunny sound on the ...
Jul 10, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast EX53 - Harem Scarem - Canadian Glam Rock with Slowly Slipping Away and The Midnight Hours (external version for non-Spotify Users) Harem Scarem is a Canadian melodic rock band from Toronto, ON. Harem Scarem achieved popularity in Japan and their native Canada in the early 1990s. In 1999, Harem Scarem changed their name to Rubber, and released two albums under that name in Canada. They reverted back to Harem Scarem in 2001. Members: Harry Hess - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards Pete Lesperance - Gu...
Jul 03, 2023•12 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast EX52 - Amanda Marshall - It takes years to learn how to play like yourself - Fall From Grace and I Built This House Amanda Marshall steps back into the spotlight with new album It's been more than two decades since Canadian singer Amanda Marshall released new music, but the wait is finally over for her fans. Marshall is perhaps best known for her 1995 self-titled debut album, which featured hits like “Dark Horse” and “Let it Rain.” It is one of only 24 Canadian albums to achieve diamond cert...
Jun 26, 2023•16 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast EX51 - Ching Juhl - Film Director of My Yang Gang Diary - Movie Score Highlights My Yang Gang Diary, documentary, 81 min. 2021 is written, directed, filmed, edited and produced by Ching Juhl. The doc told stories of 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang's campaign through the eyes of his supporters, known as the Yang Gang. Juhl documented her one year journey with members of the Yang Gang across 12 cities in the US. Although Yang suspended his presidential campaign in February 2...
Jun 19, 2023•37 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast EX50 - Governor Tom - From Acting to Music - An Honest Mix of Indy, Folk, Jazz and Blues GOVERNOR TOM - a singer-songwriter whose dynamic indie-folk, genre-bending style weaves truthiness and wit with unapologetic poignancy - is a pseudonym of Tom Wood , a musician-writer-actor who has co-starred in such films as The Fugitive, U.S. Marshals, Under Siege and Ulee's Gold. Currently, Tom has pursued his most revered goal of creating projects from scratch and distributing them to a worldwide a...
Jun 12, 2023•49 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast E49 - Jeffrey Bryan - Actor and Musician, Lover of Music From the 70's and Keyboard Player for Survivor - From Film to Concert Halls Jeffrey Bryan - Born and raised in Los Angeles. Was a teen in the 80's pursing a solo music career, playing clubs like the Roxy, Wiskey-a-Go-Go, Madam Wongs and every where on the famed Sunset strip and beyond. During this time Jeff landed various Films and TV appearances (aka Jeff Fishman) including The Karate Kid and Hot Moves. He is a composer, singer, k...
Jun 09, 2023•57 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast E48 - Spotify Debuts a New AI DJ, Right in Your Pocket - My Reaction Spotify Debuts a New AI DJ, Right in Your Pocket - Personalization is at the heart of what we do at Spotify—just think of fan-favorite playlists like Discover Weekly , or our annual Wrapped campaign. The beauty of these experiences is our ability to deliver the right piece of music for that exact moment in time, and maybe even connect you with your next favorite artist in the process. We’re building on that innovation by harnes...
Jun 08, 2023•8 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast EX47 - Chris Eveland - From Sparkly Guitars, Abba, Warrant, Canadian Musical Collaboration Stories CHRIS EVELAND is the band's lead guitarist of Gelatin Skelatin, SOS the Abba experience band. Chris' early musical memories are of his grandfather, piano tuner and talented pianist Denis C Sharpe, sitting on his lap hearing unforgettable melodies and arrangements, and feeling pure joy at the moment. Chris fell in love with Van Halen when he received his first Walkman for his birthday as a k...
Jun 07, 2023•55 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast EX46 - Switchfoot - Re-Released - Meant to Live and Dare You To Move - Our Version 2023 Switchfoot SWITCHFOOT has sold almost 10 million copies worldwide of their twelve studio albums (including their 2003 double-platinum breakthrough The Beautiful Letdown and 2009's Grammy Award-winning Hello Hurricane), racked up a string of Alternative radio hit singles, and performed sold-out tours with over 5 million concert tickets sold in over 40 countries around the world. Through their unique blend ...
May 07, 2023•12 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast EX44 - Jesse Jackson - Bruce Springsteen, John Hiatt and Sara Hickman For the past 6 years, Jesse Jackson has been talking to Bruce Springsteen fans from around the world. He believes that every Springsteen fan has a story to tell and it's his job to record as many as possible. At 800 episodes and counting, fans of Bruce (as well as fans of other musicians) have shared how the magic and power of music has helped them celebrate successes and mourn losses. Music has been part of births, deaths, bi...
Mar 16, 2023•52 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast EX44 - Matt Cusson - Grammy Nominee, From Self Taught Musician, to Backing the Greats, And A Vibrant Solo Career Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer and arranger Matt Cusson has always wanted to a musician since his childhood. While the Western Massachusetts native has collected multiple accolades over his career, this is his first shot at music's most prestigious award. Matt has been touring the world on his own and with many other artists for 15 years, and is fresh off one of the big...
Mar 08, 2023•43 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast EX43 - Rick Cua - Dave Reconnects With His Bass Inspiration - Wear Your Colors, You're My Road and Won't Fade Away In a society that seeks fame and fortune above all, Rick Cua’s simple mission – to share the love of God through music – is a cool drink of water in a dry land. Add to that wide-ranging experience and wisdom gained from over thirty nine years in music ministry and business, along with a gift of encouragement and you have the components of an artist, teacher and speaker with a passio...
Mar 06, 2023•37 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast EX42 - Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man and Miley Cyrus - Flowers - Two Songs, One Chorus After debuting atop the Billboard Hot 100 charts for the first time, Miley Cyrus is harvesting the fruits of her labor as she scored more milestones for her new single, "Flowers." "Flowers" is the lead single for Cyrus' new project, "Endless Summer Vacation," which comes out March 2023. The track was a record-setting accomplishment for the Disney alum because it was her first track to launch at the top of t...
Feb 25, 2023•13 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast EX41 - Tom and Eden from Shoo Bee Doom - Swing Metal Band Band with Old School Medicine, Volbeat and The Devin Townsend Project Joining us from Germany - Tom and Eden from Shoo Bee Doom invite you to add their new single to your playlist! The first song of the Jazz-Metal band Shoo Bee Doom. This song was created after hearing dozens of stories of friends, and how they were mistreated by the education and health system. This song is talking about our need for medicinal help, and that ...
Feb 05, 2023•32 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 40 - City and Colour, Dallas Green from my Home Town - Sleeping Sickness and Underground - External Version Dallas Michael John Albert Green (born September 29, 1980) is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who records under the name City and Colour . He is also known for his contributions as a singer, rhythm guitarist and songwriter for the post-hardcore band Alexisonfire . In 2005, he debuted his first full-length album, Sometimes , which achieved platinum certif...
Jan 22, 2023•14 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast EX39 - Wide Mouth Mason - not your typical, run of the mill 12-bar blues band - two songs - Midnight Rain and Companion - Lay Me Down - External Version When one thinks of the epitome of a ‘blues band’, the first thing that comes to mind is not a couple of Canadian kids coming of age in the 1980s. This is not your typical, run of the mill 12-bar blues about lost lovers, big-legged women, whiskey, church and sinnin’. This is a new voice and a new vehicle for the blues. This is Wide Mouth Mason. W...
Jan 04, 2023•13 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast EX38 - The Box - From Montreal Quebec Canada - Closer Together and Carry On - External Version The Box is a new wave group from Montreal , Quebec . Founded in 1981, they achieved commercial success in Canada, recording four charting albums and 10 charting singles between 1984 and 1990. The group broke up in 1992, but a new line-up was founded in 2005. This iteration of the group has released two further albums. The band was formed in 1981 by Jean-Marc Pisapia, an early member of Men Withou...
Dec 31, 2022•11 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 37 - The Christian rock band Whiteheart was formed in 1982 by singer Steve Green , guitarist Dann Huff, bassist Gary Lunn , keyboardists Mark Gersmehl and Billy Smiley , and drummer David Huff , most of the members alumni of Bill Gaither's group. After debuting with a self-titled effort issued on the Home Sweet Home label, Green exited the line-up, and was replaced by vocalist Scott Douglas for 1984's Vital Signs ; another roster swap exchanging Dann Huff for guitarist Gordon...
Dec 27, 2022•21 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 36 - External Version Jake and Shelby from Nashville TN - Cover Sway and Drops of Jupiter Sway - Michael Bublé This song is about dancing, and being infatuated with your dance partner - Martin sings that when they sway together on the dance floor she is all he sees. Drops of Jupiter - Train In an interview with VH1, lead singer Pat Monahan revealed that he wrote this song about the death of his mother. Train released their first album in 1998, and were touring that year when Monahan's mo...
Dec 20, 2022•13 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 35 - External Version Wolfgang Van Halen - Mammoth - Being his own musician and two songs - Distance and Don't Back Down Distance Named in tribute to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang Van Halen is the only child of the late musician Eddie Van Halen. Wolfgang first joined his father's band Van Halen as their bassist in 2007, and started work on his debut solo album about a dozen years later. He released "Distance" on November 16, 2020 as his first single under his Mammoth WVH moniker...
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