Independent Minded

Episode 55 features outspoken Los Angeles heavy metal artist Otep Shamaya. Otep talks about the new album, Generation Doom, being on a Twitter watch list, the impact of profanity, and defending her passionate stances.Songs from Otep featured on the podcast include Royals and Lie. Find out more about Otep at otepsaves.me Follow Otep on Twitter @otepofficialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 54 features Phoenix metalcore band Okilly Dokilly. Head Ned & Red Ned talk about their recent album, Howdilly Doodily, their Ned Flanders obsession, and the band's accidental fame. Songs from Okilly Dokilly featured on the podcast include White Wine Spritzer and Nothing At All. Find out more about Okilly Dokilly at okillydokilly.com Follow Okilly Dokilly on Twitter @Okilly_Dokilly See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 53 features Brooklyn indie dream pop band Hey Anna. Erin, Katie, Anna, Jamie & Matt talk about the band's recent album, Run Koko, why Anna gets top billing, touring Japan and breaking down in Wyoming. Songs from Hey Anna featured on the podcast include Don't Talk Stop and Sunny Afternoon. Find out more about Hey Anna at heyannamusic.com Follow Hey Anna on Twitter @heyannamusic See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 52 features critically acclaimed indie punk act Vagabon. Laetitia talks about her new album, Infinite Worlds, her love of Elvis Duran and hardcore music, and teaching herself how to play the drums. Songs from Vagabon featured on the podcast include Minneapolis and The Embers. Find out more about Vagabon at vagabon.bandcamp.com Follow Vagabon on Twitter @vagabonvagabon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 51 features New Jersey alternative rock band Modern Chemistry. Joe & Brendan return to talk about their awesome new EP, Dreaming Adjacent, working with Taking Back Sunday, and how much they love a great hook. Songs from Modern Chemistry featured on the podcast include Part Three and Cutting Space. Find out more about Modern Chemistry at modernchemistry.bandcamp.com Follow Modern Chemistry on Twitter @modernchemistry See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 50 features awe-inspiring indie pop/folk trio Bandits On The Run. Roy, Bonanza, & Clarissa return to talk about their new album, The Criminal Record, managing their first Kickstarter campaign, and finding (Lucky) Jesus. Songs from Bandits On The Run featured on the podcast include Paris and What To Do. Find out more about Bandits On The Run at banditsontherun.nyc Follow Bandits On The Run on Twitter @banditsontherun See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 49 features Brooklyn-based garage rock band The Boobies. Josh, Andrew, Manquillan & Jesse return to talk about their kickass new EP, witches & werewolves, and raising money for a new Boobies van. Songs from The Boobies featured on the podcast include Children of a Dark Art and We Ain't Goin' Home. Find out more about The Boobies at wearetheboobies.com Follow The Boobies on Twitter @wearetheboobies See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 48 features Grammy-nominated children's music duo The Pop Ups. Jacob & Jason talk about meeting because of a Passover puppet musical, their love of The Muppet Show, and their quest to create their own Pop Ups TV show. Songs from The Pop Ups featured on the podcast include On Air and Bird & Rhino. Find out more about The Pop Ups at thepopups.com Follow The Pop Ups on Twitter @thepopups See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 47 features Dylan Baldi of Cleveland alternative rock band Cloud Nothings. Dylan talks about the new album, Life Without Sound, why he misses MySpace, and our mutual love of dogs, Weird Al, chili, and Led Zeppelin. Songs from Cloud Nothings featured on the podcast include Modern Act and Internal World. Find out more about Cloud Nothings at cloudnothings.com Follow Cloud Nothings on Twitter @cloudnothings See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 46 features New Jersey progressive hard rock band One Hundred Thousand. Kurt & Alex talk about their latest album, The Forms In Which They Appear, how a weightlifter's YouTube vid is putting money in their pockets, and the perils of falling off the stage. Songs from One Hundred Thousand featured in the podcast include Low and Fathoms From This Place. Find out more about One Hundred Thousand at ohtband.com Follow One Hundred Thousand on Twitter @ohtband See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 45 features Oli Chang of Brooklyn bands Highs Highs and Animal Feelings. Oli talks about making mixes for girls, his songwriting methods, and how getting suspended from a Singapore boarding school led to him making music. Songs from Animal Feelings featured in the podcast include Chemical Love and Falling. Find out more about Animal Feelings at facebook.com/animalfeelings Follow Animal Feelings on Twitter @olichang See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 44 features Ireland singer-songwriter Janet Devlin. Janet talks about her new Christmas EP, Little Lights, doing a digital detox, and how her time on The X Factor has affected her career. Songs from Janet featured in the podcast include Outernet Song and Wake Up It's Christmas. Find out more about Janet at janetdevlin.com Follow Janet on Twitter @janetjealousy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 43 features Dick Valentine of Detroit alternative rock act Electric Six. Dick talks about the new album, Fresh Blood For Tired Vampyres, his effective & entertaining use of Kickstarter, and how he's below average at everything. Songs from Electric Six featured in the podcast include Dance With Dark Forces and I'll Be In Touch. Find out more about Electric Six at electricsix.com Follow Electric Six on Twitter @electric6 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 42 features Sadie Dupuis of Sad13 and Speedy Ortiz. Sadie talks about her new album, Slugger, responding to her own tweets, and our mutual love of '90s-era college radio rock. Songs from Sad13 featured in the podcast include See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 41 features Los Angeles indie pop/rock act Layne. Layne & Alexander talk about their new EP, The Black Hills, visiting NYC for the first time, and their passion for succeeding in the music industry. Songs from Layne featured in the podcast include Twuh and Topical. Find out more about Layne at laynemusic.us Follow Layne on Twitter @Laynesworld_ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 40 features an independent music mix featuring new songs from Wild Planes, Social Station, Your Persona, Spacebeard, Daniel G. Harmann, A Valley Son. Follow the podcast on Twitter @BaldFreakMusic See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 39 features Hamilton, Ontario electronic pop duo Junior Boys. Jeremy talks about the new album, Big Black Coat, writing songs for lonely men, and why he'll die in Canada. Songs from Junior Boys featured in the podcast include Over It and C'Mon Baby. Find out more about Junior Boys at juniorboys.ca Follow Junior Boys on Twitter @juniorboys See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 38 features Toronto experimental indie rock act Holy F*ck. Brian & Graham talk about the band's new album, Congrats, and "embracing the chaos" during live performance. Songs from Holy F*ck featured in the podcast include Neon Dad and Xed Eyes. Find out more about Holy F*ck at holyfuckmusic.com Follow Holy F*ck on Twitter @holyfuck See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 37 features Southern California pop singer/songwriter Lola Rhodes. Lola talks about her new stage name, releasing a new single every month, and her fetish for The Chipmunk Song. Songs from Lola Rhodes featured in the podcast include I Wanna Be and Marina del Rey. Find out more about Lola Rhodes at lolarhodes.com Follow Lola on Twitter @lolarhodesmusic See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 36 features New Jersey family band The Rock n Roll Hi Fives. Joe, Gloree, Evren and Eilee talk about sharing a stage, wearing capes and masks, and hitting the road together in their rad RV. Songs from The Rock n Roll Hi Fives featured in the podcast include Gold Glitter Shoes and Livin' The Lost Boy Life. Find out more about The Rock n Roll Hi Fives at rocknrollhifives.bandcamp.com Follow The Rock n Roll Hi Fives on Twitter @RNRHiFives See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.