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Dec. 11, 2024

TAHLENA AND MIKE OF BITE ME BAMBI talk Ska, touring, and working with…

Bite Me Bambi, hailing from Orange County, California, is a dynamic ska band formed in 2018. This assembly of seasoned musicians brings a wealth of experience to their energetic sound, drawing inspiration from British two-ton...

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Dec. 4, 2024

DAYS BETWEEN STATIONS: Revitalizing Progressive Rock

Days Between Stations, the Los Angeles-based progressive rock duo of Sepand Samzadeh and Oscar Fuentes, has consistently pushed the boundaries of art rock since their debut in 2007. Blending the genre’s classic roots with con...

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Nov. 27, 2024

MATT PATTON IS OUR BASS PLAYER #iykyk

This week, bass player Matt Patterson of The Drive-By Truckers, Laura Jane Grace, The Dexateens, and Model Citizen stops by Thunderlove Studio.

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Nov. 22, 2024

LONE JUSTICE - PART 3 of 3 - MARIA McKEE

Here is the last interview conducted with Lone Justice. If you haven't already, I would encourage you to listen to the first two episodes and our conversations with Marvin Etzioni and Ryan Hedgecock. Drummer Don Heffington pa...

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Nov. 21, 2024

LONE JUSTICE - PART 2 of 3 - RYAN HEDGECOCK

Welcome to Day Two. Over the next three days, we'll release three separate interviews with the surviving members of the band Lone Justice: Marvin Etzioni, Ryan Hedgecock, and Maria McKee. Drummer Don Heffington passed in 2021...

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Nov. 20, 2024

LONE JUSTICE - PART 1 of 3 - MARVIN ETZIONI

Over the next three days, we'll release three separate interviews with the surviving members of the band Lone Justice: Marvin Etzioni, Ryan Hedgecock, and Maria McKee. Drummer Don Heffington passed in 2021, but through modern...

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Oct. 17, 2024

THROWBACK THURSDAY - Guitar Slingin' Troubadour ANDERS PARKER

This week's throwback is a revisit to the singer/songwriter/guitar slinger with an almost insatiable intellectual and musical wanderlust - Anders Parker. We closed out the fifth season of Abandoned Albums talking with the tro...

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Oct. 10, 2024

THROWBACK THURSDAY - JUSTIN KLINE of Dungeon of Skeletons

THROWBACK THURSDAY This originally aired in June of 2023. While we're on hiatus, we're posting some of our favorite episodes, and this one caught both Geoff and me completely off guard. We'll return on 10.30. Do you like powe...

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Oct. 2, 2024

ALI TABATABAEE of ZEBRAHEAD stops by for a career-spanning conversati…

Zebrahead is an American punk rock band formed in Orange County, California, in 1996. Known for their energetic fusion of punk, rap, and alternative rock, the band has cultivated a unique sound that blends catchy melodies wit...

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Sept. 25, 2024

Episode 912 - JENNA FOURNIER of NIIGHTS and KID TIGRRR stops by to ta…

Jenna Fournier is a Cleveland-based musician and visual artist renowned for her ethereal vocals and expressive paintings. As the lead singer and guitarist of the dream pop band NIIGHTS, and with her solo project Kid Tigrrr, s...

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Sept. 18, 2024

LAS NUBES on their new album, Tormentas Malsanas, the pandemic, their…

On this episode, we're spotlighting Las Nubes, a dynamic band hailing from Miami's vibrant music scene. Las Nubes—meaning "The Clouds" in Spanish—has been captivating audiences with their unique blend of indie rock, punk, and...

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Sept. 11, 2024

**NEW ARTSIST** Jacob Cade of JAGUAR ON MARS stops by to talk.

Jacob Cade is Jaguar On Mars, a refreshing new artist who you will want to put on your radar. Jaguar On Mars straddles the line between rock and pop, and with his talent, he’s bound to leave a mark in …

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Sept. 4, 2024

We welcome ORENDA FINK to talk about The Witches Daughter: My Mother,…

Orenda Fink is a musician, songwriter, performer, and writer whose work has been profiled in by NPR, Pitchfork, and more. She has been writing, recording, and touring for critically acclaimed records since 1997. Orenda got he...

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Aug. 28, 2024

You're not dreaming, it's a conversation with SLEEPYHEAD

This week, we welcome the husband-and-wife team of Rachel McNally and Chris O'Rourke from the band Sleepyhead to Thunderlove Studio. Fiercely independent, the band has built a loyal and dedicated following throughout its care...

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Aug. 23, 2024

Shuffle it all - SHUFFLEPUCK re-airing in honor of record release.

The original conceit of the Abandoned Albums podcast was to find albums that had been recorded but never released, in other words, abandoned. It has since morphed into so much more, but the band Shufflepuck fits perfectly int...

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Aug. 21, 2024

DON HARVEY - DRUMMER EXTRAORDOINAIRE discusses his career and his sol…

In this episode, I sit down with renowned drummer Don Harvey for an insightful conversation about his storied music career. We explore his work with legendary artists across numerous genres. Don shares behind-the-scenes stori...

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Aug. 14, 2024

A CAREER SPANNING CONVERSATION with The Underdogs of Alternative Rock…

Too Much Joy is an American alternative rock music group, that formed in the early 1980s in Scarsdale, New York. Original members Tim Quirk (vocals), Jay Blumenfield (guitar, vocals), and Sandy Smallens (bass, vocals) stopped...

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Aug. 7, 2024

Join us for a chat with TK and DAVE of SHAZY HADE and find out what T…

Shazy Hade is an electrifying band hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, known for their unique blend of alternative rock and indie pop. The band is well-known for their energetic performances and catchy, thought-provoking songs. ...

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July 31, 2024

HENRY OWINGS of Chunklet Industries talks LIMBO DISTRICT, ATHENS and …

Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of Henry Owings, a multifaceted force in the independent music and publishing scenes. Henry is the mastermind behind Chunklet Industries, an Atlanta-based independent publisher an...

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July 24, 2024

Forty years after the final recording session, THE BINGS release thei…

Hear the full story! Forty years after the final recording session, Los Angeles-based power pop band THE BINGS have released their debut album. The 16-track multitrack master tapes sat forgotten in a California bedroom closet...

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July 17, 2024

Episode 902 - JORDIN SWANSON of Mapping the Sky swings by Thunderlove…

Mapping the Sky is the brainchild of Jordin Swanson. At times a powder keg of raw guitars, at others soft and acoustic, but always a diverse blend loaded with integrity and artistry. Mapping the Sky's sound is a unique blend …

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July 10, 2024

Episode 901 - Rock Royalty: David Diamond of THE KINGS - Exclusive In…

Join Keith for an exclusive interview with Dave Diamond of the iconic Canadian rock band The Kings. Discover the stories behind their classic hits, insights into their musical journey, and what the future holds. This episode ...

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July 9, 2024

Episode 900 - BONUS Prof. TERRY BARR stops by to chat about JEFF TWEE…

Professor Terry Barr and Keith got together a few weeks back to chat about how some singer/songwriters get academic treatment, like Bob Dylan and Taylor Swift (that’s real) and why some don’t… and probably won’t. For the purp...

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June 19, 2024

Episode 812 - Exclusive Interview with DAVID BAERWALD: Insights on 'B…

David and David's album Boomtown was one of the records that made me want to start this podcast. The first time I heard "Welcome to the Boomtown," I knew I was hearing something unique. And truthfully, that album shaped my …

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