Independent Minded

Episode 95 features Ken Andrews of Los Angeles alternative rock band Failure. Ken talks about comebacks, The Cure, college radio, frogs, Nirvana, hating on hair metal./ Songs from Failure featured on the podcast include 'No One Left' and 'Dark Speed'./ Find out more about Failure at failureband.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 94 features Greek songwriter and composer Theodore. Theodore talks about getting lost, taking risks, Buster Keaton, The Doors, multiple orgasms./ Songs from Theodore featured on the podcast include 'Disorientation' and 'Towards'./ Find out more about Theodore at theodore-music.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 93 features trailblazing independent artist Citizen Cope. Clarence talks about enlightenment, scalping tickets, Beastie Boys, growing a team, and being a Dad./ Songs from Citizen Cope featured on the podcast include 'Justice' and 'The River'./ Find out more about Citizen Cope at citizencope.com/ Follow Citizen Cope online @citizencopeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 92 features John Jagos of Brooklyn electronic project Brothertiger. John talks about Tears For Fears, The Jungle Book, The Toledo Mud Hens, playing in a teapot, and making depressing tropical music./ Songs from Brothertiger featured on the podcast include 'Shallow' and 'Head Over Heels'./ Find out more about Brothertiger at brothertiger.net/ Follow Brothertiger online @brothertigerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 91 features Paul Todd of Washington DC post-punk act Social Station. Paul talks about feeding his passion, our Brooklyn high school band, Italian sweatshirts, leather pants, and recruiting his teenage son to be in the band./ Songs from Social Station featured on the podcast include 'Try (Cross My Heart)' and 'Awfully Pretty'./ Find out more about Social Station at socialstation.com/ Follow Social Station on Twitter @SocialStationDCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 90 features Brett Boland, singer & guitarist in Boston dream thrash band Astronoid. Brett talks about dream pop love, bands with too many albums, mid-tempo Metallica, the entire history of Prong./ Songs from Astronoid featured on the podcast include 'A New Color' and 'I Dream In Lines'./ Find out more about Astronoid at astronoidband.com/ Follow Astronoid on Twitter @astronoidSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 89 features Nick Urata, singer, guitarist and founding member of gypsy rock band DeVotchKa. Nick talks about dedication, Little Miss Sunshine, underwater villages, vintage suits, leaving dogs behind, and losing a Grammy to Johnny Cash./ Songs from DeVotchKa featured on the podcast include 'Straight Shot' and 'Empty Vessels'./ Find out more about DeVotchKa at devotchka.net/ Follow DeVotchKa on Twitter @devotchkamusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 88 features New York Americana band Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart. Rebecca and Chris talk about bright city lights, love connections, self-promotion, musical families, and going all-in. / Songs from Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart featured on the podcast include '57 Chevy' and 'Slipped Tripped And Fell In Love'./ Find out more about Rebecca at rebeccahaviland.com/ Follow Rebecca on Twitter @rebeccahavilandSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 87 features Rock Island, Illinois singer/songwriter Lissie. Lissie talks about leaving L.A., Little Orphan Annie, Stairway To Heaven, getting arrested, and baling hay in Iowa./ Songs from Lissie featured on the podcast include 'Best Days' and 'Peace On Earth'./ Find out more about Lissie at lissie.com/ Follow Lissie on Twitter @lissiemusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 86 features Austin, Texas blues rock guitarist Black Joe Lewis. Black Joe talks about half-price oysters, Comic Book Guy, homemade bongs, the Dallas Cowboys, and life with The Honeybears./ Songs from Black Joe Lewis featured on the podcast include 'Face in the Scene' and 'Nothing but a Cliche'./ Find out more about Black Joe Lewis at blackjoelewis.com/ Follow Black Joe Lewis on Twitter @blackjoelewisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 85 features Raine Maida, vocalist of Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace. Raine talks about the band's 25 year existence, changing his name, collaborating with his wife, and his rock n' roll love story./ Songs from Our Lady Peace featured on the podcast include 'Head Down' and 'Drop Me In The Water'./ Find out more about Our Lady Peace at ourladypeace.com/ Follow Our Lady Peace on Twitter @OurLadyPeaceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 84 features Canadian singer/songwriter Steven Page. Steven talks about his potty mouth, Elvis Costello, epic album covers, his talented sons, and life after Barenaked Ladies./ Songs from Steven Page featured on the podcast include 'White Noise' and 'Looking For The Light'./ Find out more about Steven at stevenpage.com/ Follow Steven on Twitter @stevenpageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 83 features Scott Lucas, guitarist/vocalist of Zion, Illinois alternative rock band Local H. Scott talks about his 'Pack Up The Cats' tour, two-piece bands, opening for Metallica, and texting actor Michael Shannon to star in his music video./ Songs from Local H featured on the podcast include 'Innocents' and 'All The Kids Are Right'./ Find out more about Local H at localh.com/ Follow Local H on Twitter @LocalHSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 82 features Montreal, Canada singer/songwriter Michael Rault. Michael talks about his new album, It's A New Day Tonight, Daptone Records, his "retro" sound, Harry Nilsson, and not being fancy enough for Williamsburg./ Songs from Michael Rault featured on the podcast include 'I'll Be There' and 'Sleep With Me'./ Find out more about Michael Rault at michaelrault.com/ Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelRaultSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 81 features John McCrea, founding member and singer of Sacramento alternative rock band CAKE. John talks about Neanderthals, 'No Pizza' riders, Rush, song scavenging, giving away trees, and how to fix the broken music industry./ Songs from CAKE featured on the podcast include 'Sinking Ship' and 'Sick Of You'./ Find out more about CAKE at cakemusic.com/ Follow CAKE on Twitter @CAKEMUSICSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 80 features Dean Dinning, founding member and bass player of Santa Barbara alternative rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket. Dean talks about the band’s long history, rejecting pop songs, building a community, and jamming with Steve Perry./ Songs from Toad the Wet Sprocket featured on the podcast include 'New Constellation' and 'All I Want'./ Find out more about Toad the Wet Sprocket at toadthewetsprocket.com/ Follow Toad the Wet Sprocket on Twitter @toadthewetsprocketSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 79 features Delila Paz, lead singer of New York City rock band The Last Internationale. Delila talks about the band’s forthcoming album, Soul On Fire, going indie after a major label deal, existential crises, music therapy, and changing the world with rock n’ roll./ Songs from The Last Internationale featured on the podcast include 'Hard Times' and 'Soul On Fire'./ Find out more about The Last Internationale at tlinyc.com/ Follow The Last Internationale on Twitter @TLImusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 78 features Justin Furstenfeld, lead singer and guitarist of Houston alternative rock band Blue October. Justin talks about producing the new album, starting his own label, getting sober, meeting his wife, and second chances./ Songs from Blue October featured on the podcast include 'I Hope You're Happy' and 'Into The Ocean'./ Find out more about Blue October at blueoctober.com/ Follow Blue October on Twitter @blueoctoberSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 77 features Altamont indie pop duo The Parlor. Jen and Eric talk about their new album, Kiku, mysticism, meeting in an elevator, running the family farm, and facing grief./ Songs from The Parlor featured on the podcast include 'In' and 'You'./ Find out more about The Parlor at theparlormusic.com/ Follow The Parlor on Twitter @theparlormusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 76 features Baltimore indie rock duo Ed Schrader's Music Beat. Devlin and Ed talk about facing the music, Billy Joel, The Buffalo Bills, mooching off Dan Deacon, and making the album their hearts wanted to make./ Songs from Ed Schrader's Music Beat featured on the podcast include 'Riddles' and 'Tom'./ Find out more about Ed Schrader's Music Beat at edschradersmusicbeat.bandcamp.com/ Follow Ed Schrader's Music Beat on Twitter @ed_schraderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.