Treefort Music Fest is in the books, but the hits keep hitting here at HG! Andy, Drew, and a big, stupid, orange hat really got super lucky this year, with so many amazing bands sitting down for a lil' chin wag during the fest. So, for the next few episodes, we'll be featuring those conversations (along with some killer music) from our time in Boise, ID. We're kicking things off in style with interviews featuring Nick Delffs, The Apricots, and Henry Mansfield!

Enjoy this episode's music:

• "Fly on the Wall" by Screen Frogs (2:51)
• "Power and Position" by Nick Delffs (30:44)
• "Slow" by The Apricots (57:48)
• "Laugh Track" by Henry Mansfield (80:00)

Mini Blinds are a Portland pop band (append your favorite modifier: dream, paisley, egg, psych, warm) that has been ahead of the current vibes and sounds that pervade the genre since their first releases in 2016. Somehow, that polish and know-how make their music seem more vital and alive.

We were thrilled to have Beth Ann and Devin in studio to share some killer tunes and talk about the pros and cons of blinding the audience, the fading peak of the internet vis a vis trampoline accident videos, and the next generation of high-octane designer drugs. Oh, and stuff THEY wanted to talk about, too! Music this week from Mini Blinds, Luca Dell'Orso, Roseblood, and 500 Bucks.

This week we talked to Fox and Bones! They’re on tour right now. We talked to Scott about hitting the open road, inspiration, and the Portland Folk Festival. Music this week from Fox and Bones, Jazzbois, Haley Johnson, and Brian and the Bar Flies.

This one's for anyone who prefers their doom served slightly blackened! Cue the Sun are a rad trio of heavy-riff goblins who joined us for a lively discussion about cryptids, Mortal Kombat fatalities, and forest-themed stage decoration. We also played killer music from their recent EP, available for purchase and streaming on Bandcamp. Catch Cue the Sun live in Portland on 3.28 at the Alleway and again on 4.11 at the Snug.

p.s. There is a slight audio issue on one mic this episode, for which we are very sorry. But it still rewards a just-a-little-careful listen!

Music this week:

• "Native Marsupial" by Cue the Sun
• "choke it out" by salv the dog
• "Taste for Pine" by Cue the Sun
• "The K Song" by Trials
• "Old Soul" by Gnome

Andy is bringing you a preview of some punk and metal bands he's excited to see at Treefort Music festival. Plus, one of his all time favorite songs. He's fully flooped for this one. Music from Zookraught, Backhand, Sol, Machine Country, and Barn.

We're going to Treefort 2025! From March 26-30, Andy and Drew will be creepin' the streets of Boise, ID, checking out amazing music and talking to artists. To celebrate, those two knuckleheads will be sharing playlists from some of the artists gracing the stage this year. Subscribe to the pod and follow us on Instagram for updates on the road to Treefort!

On this Pre-Fort playlist, Drew takes the mic to share why Treefort is both a cool and important music festival for this specific point in time. He talks alot, as is his wont, but then he finally plays some cool music, including:

• "Emily" by Ragged Coyote (Ultra) (11:00)
• "Melancholy Mind" by The Crooked Rugs (16:18)
• "The Mouth" by Autumnal (20:32)
• "Flaming Gold Piano" by Trippy Hearts (24:25)
• "Walls" by Sugar Pox (30:54)

This week we talk to MOODY IDAHO! We talk about spiders, recording, astrology, CENTAURS, misunderstood song lyrics, a magic guitar, and Slim Jim burials. Unflinching music this week from Moody Idaho, Cat Clyde, Jaqueline Hyde, and RLLRBLL

This week we welcome back FOX MEDICINE! We talk about rat burgers, coffee soup, recording their new album, Andy’s broken music taste, smelly pee at the gym, tips to survive the road, and what they’ve been up since last week spoke. Rippers this week from Fox Medicine, Kal-El, It&i, and Wax Wizard.