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Inside Music #44 - Mike Hansen (Pentimento) Oct 14, 2015

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On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell calls Pentimento drummer and songwriter Mike Hansen to discuss his band's upcoming album. Along the way, James and Mike get sidetracked with discussion of growing up, the cost of maintaining a dream, and how to cope with the uncertainty of your own future. It's an open and honest conversation about life in the music business today, and we are thrilled to be able to share it with you here. Pentimento's new album, 'I, No Longer,' arrives October 23 via Bad Timing Records.

Inside Music #43 - Philip Jamieson (Caspian) Sep 15, 2015

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On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell speaks with Caspian guitarist Philip Jamieson about his band's upcoming new album, Dust And Disquiet. The pair also discuss the current state of post rock, as well as Caspian's unique way of engaging their fans. There are few bands in the world who have managed to carve a path as unique and interesting as Caspian, and we feel honored to have Philip on to share his journey.

Inside Music #42 - Bobby Darling (The Money Pit) Sep 08, 2015

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On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell chats with Bobby Darling of The Money Pit and Gatsby's American Dream about his band's new album, his life in music, and where he sees himself in the future. The pair also discuss the upcoming Star Wars film, James' obsession with Funko Pop toys, and the reason everyone should listen to the early albums from MxPx.

Inside Music #41 - James Hart (Burn Halo) Aug 23, 2015

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On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell speaks with Burn Halo frontman James Hart about his band's new album and state of rock music today.

Inside Music #40 - Zack Zarrillo (#RIPOZ) Aug 05, 2015

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On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, fan favorite Zack Zarrillo returns to discuss a number of changes currently happening in his life. Zack recently announced plans to shutdown his popular music blog, PropertOfZack, and he also made the decision to leave or end the two podcasts he helped create. This, on top of the news he is leaving his position at Jade Tree Records, has lead many to wonder exactly what Zack has planned for the future. This episode provides listeners with a number of answers, as well as a lot of explanation. Music journalism is not always what it’s made out to be in movies or books, and during our time with Zack a lot of the falsehoods of the business are brought into the light. Enjoy!

Inside Music Mini #2 - Where Have You Been? Jul 07, 2015

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On this mini episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell explains where the show has been, where it is headed, and why sometimes it's best to just take a step back and breathe.

Inside Music #39 - Scott Heisel Returns! Jun 23, 2015

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On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell answers the requests of countless podcast listeners by welcoming former guest Scott Heisel back on the show. Scott has spent the last six months settling into his position as Editor-in-Chief at Substream Magazine, and during this conversation he shares how his life has changed, as well as how it has remained the same. If you have any interest in music journalism, or if you were ever curious how and why certain artists get coverage in print while others do not, this is one episode you will not want to miss.

Inside Music #38 - As Cities Burn & CreativeLive Jun 16, 2015

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On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell shares two recent conversations over the course of 75 minutes. The first is with Finn McKenty of CreativeLive, a fast-rising education platform focused on careers in media and entertainment. The second is with Aaron Lunsford, longtime drummer for the band As Cities Burn, who is currently preparing to embark on a tour celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his band's debut album.

Inside Music #37- Dawson Scholz (The Ongoing Concept) Jun 09, 2015

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On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell calls Dawson Scholz, vocalist and guitarist for The Ongoing Concept, to discuss his band's upcoming album. TOC have been a fixture of alternative music since 2013, but their latest release finds them pushing themselves, as well as their genre peers, to go above and beyond in the pursuit of original ideas. James and Dawson discuss the ideas behind the band's new music, as well as their decision to build the instruments used on their new album from scratch, and even touch on the challenges artists face when releasing new music in 2015.

Inside Music #36 - Tim Landers & Michael McCarron Jun 02, 2015

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On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell shares two recent conversations with two influential industry personalities. One is working to bring attention to LGBT issues and build discussion around equality within the music community, while the other is a beloved alternative musician whose new project offers a unique take on modern indie music.

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