Episodes

  • I'm With the Band, Man - Episode 014 - Demian Johnston - Playing Enemy - "I Was Your City" Deep Dive
    Nov 18 2024

    https://www.patreon.com/demianjohnstonhttps://www.instagram.com/greatfallsnoise/https://greatfalls.bandcamp.com/ Part two of our conversation with Demian goes into minute detail about the Playing Enemy "I Was Your City" - we talk about how close he was to breaking up with Seattle and moving to New York, the two women that influenced the songwriting (and Demian's relative headspace) of the album. We discuss the release issues (going on the road without the CDs in hand) that plagued their tour and their soft break-up. Demian's stories are insightful and intelligent and you'll come away with a new understanding for a criminally underrated album. Enjoy!


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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • I'm With the Band, Man - Episode 013 - Demian Johnston of Playing Enemy, Great Falls, + More
    Nov 11 2024

    https://www.patreon.com/demianjohnston https://www.instagram.com/greatfallsnoise/ https://greatfalls.bandcamp.com/ Eric and Dan sit down for a long conversation with Demian Johnston of Playing Enemy/Kiss it Goodbye/Hemmingway/Great Falls/AND SO MANY OTHERS and you won't want to miss it. Damian covers his history in the Seattle heavy music scene including an interesting part of the legendary band Deadguy's history. We discuss his artwork which is as unique as the music he's put out with his bands. Demian is funny and candid and we hope you enjoy the conversation.

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    2 hrs and 13 mins
  • I'm With the Band, Man - Episode 012 - Matt Schmitz of FORMER THIEVES Part 2
    Nov 4 2024

    This is a solo episode where Matt sits down with Eric to discuss all things Former Thieves' "The Language That We Speak." We talk about Former Thieves running out of the gates on this album, the reception it was getting for live shows, and what the future may have (might still?) had in store for future music. Definitely worth a listen!

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • I'm With the Band, Man - Episode 011 - Matt Schmitz of FORMER THIEVES
    Oct 28 2024

    This is a solo episode where Matt sits down with Eric to discuss his musical journey from the scene elders in Iowa sharing the history and the ethics with him up through his life after Former Thieves. We discuss all sorts of interesting facts like soundproofing the practice space with disposed mattress cushions, Matt leaving Iowa after the band broke up, and his eventual return to the Midwest. We chart the musical direction the band would have gone on had Former Thieves not broken up (spoiler alert - they would've gone heavier) and his fond memories of his time in the band. Matt was a great conversationalist and you won't believe where his musical journey has taken him in his life right up to where he is now.

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    2 hrs and 8 mins
  • I'm With the Band, Man - Episode 010 - Adam D'Zurilla of Salem's - "Love It Or Leave Me"
    Oct 21 2024

    Nightjacket has an upcoming single release show for "My Only Heart" December 12 at Gold Diggers in Los Angeles. It will be released via Sonic Unyon Records. And the best news EVER!!!!! - Salem will be releasing a new song in early 2025 - Adam wrote the song and collaborated with two other Salem members - Jeremy Robertson and David Miller. I am so stoked to hear that when it comes out. Sit back and enjoy our deep dive with Adam D'Zurilla as we discuss everything that went into late-stage As Friends Rust, the evolution into Salem, and the six songs that were recorded that became their only release. You can hear Adam lament that his favorite song "Amphetamine Crush" was only available on the European edition, some of the more interesting early production decisions like throwing in some random ball-squeezing screams, and how living in the shadow of As Friends Rust created certain expectations for Salem when touring. As you can expect with Adam, he's open and honest and willing to share a ton of stories. Listening to this will change the way you appreciate Salem, we guarantee.

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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • I'm With the Band, Man - Episode 009 - Adam D'Zurilla of Salem / Nightjacket / Harvard & Stone
    Oct 14 2024

    https://www.instagram.com/harvardandstone/ https://www.instagram.com/nightjacketsound/ You won't want to miss our interview with Adam D'Zurilla as we talk about everything from As Friends Rust to current the state of live music. Adam shared with us his reflection of being in As Friends Rust coming in to replace Damien Moyal on vocals covering an interesting chapter in that band's career. We go in depth on Salem and what Adam did post Salem going in a different musical direction with Nightjacket. Adam is a big baseball fan so we go over his love of the Dodgers with some fun discussion of the Chicago baseball teams. Adam also shares a refreshing perspective on the live music scene as he manages a venue called Harvest and Stone with a long discussion on how smaller independent bands can survive in today's environment. We really enjoyed his honest and candid opinion on all topics, and we believe you will too when you catch part one of our discussion with Adam D'Zurilla.


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    2 hrs and 54 mins
  • I'm With the Band, Man - Episode 008 - Duncan Barlow Of Guilt - All Things "Bardstown Ugly Box"
    Sep 30 2024

    A Dog Between Us available at:https://www.stalkinghorsepress.com/product/a-dog-between-us-novel/The City, Awake available athttps://www.stalkinghorsepress.com/product/the-city-awake-a-novel-duncan-b-barlow/Guilt - Bardstown Ugly Box Reissuehttps://www.mindovermatterrecords.com/MOM068Guilt Shirt - https://www.mindovermatterrecords.com/GuiltTeeDuncan solo album - Colony Collapse: https://www.mindovermatterrecords.com/MOM0117" - Nietzschean Holiday - https://www.mindovermatterrecords.com/MOM054 Dan and Eric sit back down with Duncan to do a deep dive on all things "Bardstown Ugly Box." We discuss the original release, the tragedy that resulted in a hurried and less focused final product, and the eventual opportunity to fully remix and remaster and re-release on Mind Over Matter Records, pulling together two additional tracks and finding new life for the album. If you're like us and you're fascinated with the this album and its evolution, you won't want to miss this episode!


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    2 hrs and 8 mins
  • I'm With the Band, Man - Episode 007 - Duncan Barlow of Guilt / By the Grace Of God / + So Many More
    Sep 23 2024

    A Dog Between Us available at: https://www.stalkinghorsepress.com/product/a-dog-between-us-novel/ The City, Awake available at https://www.stalkinghorsepress.com/product/the-city-awake-a-novel-duncan-b-barlow/ Guilt - Bardstown Ugly Box Reissue https://www.mindovermatterrecords.com/MOM068 Guilt Shirt - https://www.mindovermatterrecords.com/GuiltTee Duncan solo album - Colony Collapse: https://www.mindovermatterrecords.com/MOM011 7" - Nietzschean Holiday - https://www.mindovermatterrecords.com/MOM054 Eric and Dan sit down with Duncan Barlow, a seminal figure in the history of the Louisville hardcore/punk scene to discuss all things Guilt, Step Down, Endpoint, and By the Grace of God. Duncan goes over his long career in music and we also touch on his literary career as he has published multiple novels and stories. Duncan is funny and open and doesn't hold back during this interview. You won't want to skip this one. We hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as we enjoyed our conversation with Duncan. Please like, subscribe, comment and let us know what you think.


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    2 hrs and 18 mins