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Dec. 29, 2023

BONUS: 2023 - The Year in Review

Geoff and Keith met, chatted and then we all sat in an edit room and put it together. No one left butt hurt.

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Dec. 20, 2023

Episode 703 - S.W. Lauden and Nadja Dee talk Fountains of Wayne

Welcome Interstate Managers is an enduring testament to Fountains of Wayne's songwriting brilliance and their ability to capture the essence of everyday life.

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Dec. 14, 2023

Episode 701 - Mike Park

Mike Park talks Skankin' Pickle, Asain Man Records, and gives sound business lessons.

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Dec. 6, 2023

Episode 701 - King Iso

Keith and King Iso discuss his approach to music as a coping mechanism and his ambition to guide and inspire his children and others who battle with mental health.

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Nov. 30, 2023

Episode 612 - Jeff Eyrich

Musician and Producer Jeff Eyrich joins Keith in Thunderlove Studio.

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Nov. 22, 2023

Anniversary Episode

One year ago, Geoff and me began collaborating. This is the first interview that we did together. This interview with Matt Mahaffey remains one of our most popular... and for good reason, Matt is a lot of fun to chat with. On...

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Nov. 15, 2023

Episode 611 - Ryan Allen

Ryan Allen's career illustrates a dedication to evolving and experimenting within the realm of music, making him a distinctive and respected figure in Detroit's rich musical landscape.

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Nov. 8, 2023

Episode 610 - Donny Dykowsky

The astonishing journey of singer, songwriter, and producer Donny Dykowsky unfolds in a sequence of sonic metamorphoses. His latest offering, the eponymous EP "Mirrors On The Moon," balances precariously on the precipice of psych-rock and harmonious American.

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Nov. 1, 2023

Episode 609 - Chris Enriquez

Chris Enriquez, a multifaceted artist known for his drumming prowess, stepped into the world of documentary filmmaking. Along with his Spotlights partner Mario Quintero, the two have created quite the evocative film with Hold On To A Time.

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Oct. 25, 2023

Episode 608 - Shawna Potter

Shawna Potter is a name that's not just synonymous with punk rock, but a rebel yell that reverberates across the hallowed halls of the feminist movement. Shawna's got the guitar in one hand and the banner of social justice in the other.

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Oct. 20, 2023

Episode 607 - Dan Lord & Adam Guthrie of Pain and Salvo

After Pain went on an extended hiatus in 2000, Dan Lord and Adam Guthrie reconvened in 2019 to form Salvo. They stopped by to chat about all of it!

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Oct. 20, 2023

Episode 606 - Karina Denike

You can't pigeonhole or stereotype Karina Denike. Don't even try.Perhaps best known as the dynamic and talented vocalist of the renowned ska-punk band, Dance Hall Crashers, she's had a career that has seen her genre hop like Dr. Who time travels. T...

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Oct. 20, 2023

Episode 605 - Rhythm Corps

Keith had the incredible opportunity to chat with 3/4 of the band Rhythm Corps - Michael Persh (vocals), Richie Lovsin (drums), and Greg Apro (guitars). This interview was a deep dive into their musical journey, creative process, and their work. Whe...

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Oct. 20, 2023

Episode 604 - Darren Jessee

Darren Jessee is a gifted singer-songwriter and troubadour whose captivating melodies and poignant lyrics have earned him a dedicated following in the world of indie and folk music.Darren's songwriting prowess was evident as the drummer for the crit...

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Oct. 20, 2023

Episode 603 - Hannah Marcus

Hannah Marcus has carved a distinctive niche in the world of music with her deeply emotive and atmospheric compositions. Her unique musical journey has been marked by a fearless exploration of sonic landscapes that blend folk, rock, and experimental ...

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Oct. 20, 2023

Episode 602 - Daniel Chavis of The Veldt

Thunderlove Studio is less a physical place and more a state of mind.What a treat it was to welcome Daniel Chavis, lead singer of The Veldt, into Thunderlove Studio.Anywho, you may or may not have heard of The Veldt. From where I sit, you should ha...

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Oct. 20, 2023

Episode 601 - The Dollyrots

Come one, come all, and get ready for an exhilarating journey into the world of one of the most exciting, enduring, and definitely the hardest-working bands around. Ladies and gentlemen, we open Season Six with The Dollyrots!Kelly Ogden and Luis Ca...

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Oct. 20, 2023

Episode 512 - Singer/Songwriter Anders Parker

We’re closing out the season with a big ‘un… per usual!This week it’s the singer/songwriter/guitar slinger with an almost insatiable intellectual and musical wanderlust - Anders Parker.He entered the scene in the mid 90’s when a 4-track recording h...

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Oct. 20, 2023

Episode 511 - Marcos Assis of Cool Sorcery

It's a bit misleading to say Marcos Assis of Cool Sorcery because Marcos IS Cool Sorcery.The Brazillian singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist popped into Thunderlove Studio to talk with Geoff and Keith about the four, FOUR, releases he pu...

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Oct. 20, 2023

Episode 510 - Kate Griffin & Shawn Murphy of Above The Moon

Being a musician in New Jersey has got to be a tough road. On one hand, you have one of the most revered artists in music history, and on the other hand, you have Jon Bon Jovi. Their combined album sales and streams are too many to count.Eating, bre...

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Oct. 20, 2023

Episode 509 - Filmmaker Gorman Bechard

If you’re above a certain age, you recall when the world of music reviewing existed beyond the print pantheon of Robert Christgau, David Fricke, and Greil Marcus.In other words, reviewing music was an actual job, and almost every newspaper or magazi...

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Oct. 20, 2023

Episode 508 - Justin Kline of Dungeon of Skeletons

Do you like power pop? Well, we've got a band for you!Dungeon of Skeletons!Their album Patterns left Geoff speechless, and Keith thought it was the "best album of the year." And they both agree that despite the song title, "Doom and Gloom" is the s...

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Oct. 20, 2023

Episode 507 - Annette and Tony from Venus Hum

On this episode, Keith and Geoff are joined by two-thirds of the electronic pop band Venus Hum, lead singer and lyricist Annette Strean and multi-instrumentalist Tony Miracle. Third member Kip Kubin wasn't able to join.Venus Hum released their self-...

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Oct. 20, 2023

Abandoned Albums Preview of Chronicles

We're giving up a sneak peek at our new podcast Chronicles this week. Chronicles is a six-part series hosted by Keith R. Higgons, where he reflects on some of his dating and romantic entanglements over the years.Mark your calendar - all six episode...

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