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Seth Haley AKA Com Truise Dec 14, 2016

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Seth Haley aka Com Truise is an interesting dude. He's a one man synth army that went from advertising to internationally touring electronic musician. But how'd all this happen? How did a kid from Oneida that worked at his dad's furniture store begin writing synth space operas? What's his schedule? And why does he wish he had a job at a record store? Is advertising actually better than being a musician?

Nick Hexum From 311 Nov 30, 2016

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311 is a multi platinum selling band from Omaha Nebraska. In the mid 90s they went from dudes bumming around LA to multi platinum selling artists. They've been touring and making music ever since. I cruised over to their singer Nick Hexum's studio in LA to learn about how they made it, and everything they've been up to since.

Chris Whitehall From The Griswolds Nov 16, 2016

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Australia's the Griswolds rose to prominence in America with their single, "Beware the Dog." In the years since they've toured with Walk the Moon, Magic Man, and headlined venues around Europe and America. In this episode we hang with singer Chris Whitehall and talk about church, getting kicked out of bands, and how getting a record deal is half the battle.

Belmont Student Questions Nov 11, 2016

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In this episode I answer student questions about management and touring. It was a lot of fun. They all failed.

Alan Palomo AKA Neon Indian Oct 31, 2016

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Neon Indian is the most successful moniker of Mexican American Alan Palomo. In this episode we discuss how Neon Indian got off the ground, his influences, and the artistic struggle.

Reuben Hollebon Oct 25, 2016

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Reuben Hollebon is a singer songwriter from a dreary part of England. He worked as a studio engineer for years before taking the plunge and becoming a full time musician. He's a thoughtful guy and kept me entertained. In this episode we discuss solo artists, Jeff Buckley, and why it's never too late to learn. I found this to be a particularly inspirational episode.

Raymond Martin AKA Rey Reel Oct 19, 2016

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I can't count how many people I've met that want to make beats for a living. Rey is one of those people. He's so good in fact he received a Grammy nomination for his work on Beyonce's "Flawless". He's also produced for Britney Spears, and Will.I.Am. In this episode Rey breaks down what it takes to make it in the insane world of beat making.

Carter Schultz from Aer Sep 19, 2016

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In 2010 Boston's Aer were an internet sensation. Within a year they went from hometown heroes to a legitimate national touring act. Then this year, without any warning broke up. In this episode Danny heads to Carter Schultz's apartment in Brooklyn to learn about how Aer blew up online, and why they decided to call it quits.

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