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East Goes Global (Andrew Spalter) Nov 20, 2019

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You don't have to reinvent the music business to succeed. Sometimes, all you need to get ahead is an understanding of where the industry is going. Andrew Spalter did just that when he realized there were countless American artists with no knowledge of the Chinese marketplace. He soon launched East Goes Global, which he appears on Inside Music today to discuss.

Papa Roach (Jerry Horton) Nov 13, 2019

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Jerry Horton of Papa Roach sits down with host James Shotwell to discuss his band's legacy in music and the reason he's so invested in helping develop the future of rock.

Blue October (Justin Furstenfeld) Oct 30, 2019

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Justin Furstenfeld has been a rock star longer than many of our listeners have been alive, and his work with Blue October has defined the sound of alternative music for countless listeners around the world. His highest highs and lowest lows are laid bare in music with unflinching honesty and soaring hooks. He's an open book in the purest form, and today he's on this show to discuss his long career in music. While on tour in Michigan, Justin sat down with Inside Music host James Shotwell to discuss entertainment, recovery, family life, and fandom. He spoke to the realities of living within the music machine as few guests have in the past, sharing lessons learned and the failures that shaped his creativity. Enjoy!

Jinjer (Tatiana Shmailyuk) Oct 23, 2019

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Jinjer is leading the metal resurgence. During a brief moment of peace amidst a busy schedule, vocalist Tatiana Shmailyuk hopped on the phone with Inside Music host James Shotwell to discuss the chaotic life the band is leading ahead of their new album release on October 25.

Anthony Raneri of Bayside Returns! Oct 16, 2019

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Bayside has long existed in rarified air. The band overcame the 2000s emo movement, as well as numerous challenges in their personal lives while continuing to write songs that told their unbridled truth. With 'Interrobang,' the group takes us further into their realities, which is what vocalist Anthony Raneri does on today's podcast. While chatting with host James Shotwell, Raneri dives into the changes in the music business that influenced Bayside's approach to releasing their latest record. Raneri also speaks of how the band has changed over the year while keeping the core of their sound, not to mention their songwriting the same. Interrobang is available now through Hopeless Records.

Savage After Midnight (Shi Eubank) Oct 02, 2019

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The business of music is a tricky affair. The members of Savage After Midnight have been playing together for the better part of a decade, but the group's debut EP did not reach the public until Summer 2019. The reasons for this are numerous, and they include everything from a name change to label discussions. The band has seen firsthand how hard it can be to navigate the entertainment industry. However, none of the hurdles they have encountered could destroy their passion for music. While on tour with Shinedown, Savage After Midnight frontman Shi Eubank sat down with Inside Music host James Shotwell to discuss the business of music. Shi tells James about the challenges of opening an arena tour, as well as the struggles of creating radio edits for song promotion. He even shares insight into Savage After Midnight's plans to break through the noise of social media and leave a lasting impact on rock.

GWAR Attacks! Sep 25, 2019

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Brought to you by Haulix, the industry standard for music promotion. Join today and get your first month of service free: http://haulix.com. There is no group on the planet like Gwar. Maybe that is due to the fact Gwar is not from this planet. The aliens turned rock stars who thrive on human blood and chaos are in a league entirely their own. Their live show is an amalgamation of rock, theatrics, and satire that has turned casual listeners into devoted followers for decades, and Gwar's latest tour is no exception. During a recent stop in Grand Rapids, one member of Gwar sat down with host James Shotwell to share his latest insights on the human condition. For nearly twenty minutes, the mysteries of the world's most outrageous band are revealed in *extremely graphic* detail. From political leanings to new music, as well as sex, drugs, and the state of rock today, nothing is off-limits in this wild conversation. Enjoy!

Art Alexakis (Everclear) Sep 18, 2019

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Art Alexakis is a rock and roll legend. There has rarely been a time in the last three decades where Alexakis' creativity was not present in the world of pop culture. From his influential work with Everclear to his work on stage and screen, Alexakis has created a path in entertainment that is uniquely his own. Alexakis is currently gearing up for the October 11 release of his debut solo album, Sun Songs. To promote the release, Alexakis stops by Inside Music to chat with host James Shotwell about his career, his politics, and his recent infatuation with Bob Seger. Alexakis' new single, "The Hot Water Test," is available now wherever you stream music.

Cold (Scooter Ward) Sep 11, 2019

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Scooter Ward has spent the better part of three decades making music that has changed the lives of countless rock fans around the world. In recent years, however, he retreated from the spotlight to spend more time with family when it mattered most. Through that experience, he gained a new perspective on life and that only fueled his passion for music. Now, Ward is back in the rock spotlight for the first new Cold album in eight years. The band is tighter than ever, and Ward credits the growth the group has experienced to the lessons learned during his time away from the road. In this episode of Inside Music, Scooter recounts why he had to go home, and how the events that transpired there pushed him to create perhaps his most personal records to date. Cold's new album, The Things We Can't Change, arrives September 13.

Ellie Holcomb Sep 04, 2019

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Ellie Holcomb leads a life many people dream about. Not only is she a world-renowned solo artist with a growing catalog of music adored by countless thousands, but she's also an author, songwriter, wife, and mother. Along with her husband, Drew Holcomb, Ellie has written material that serves as the soundtrack to relationships and personal development. She's doing everything she aspires to in this life, and she has no plans of stopping anytime soon. Recently, Ellie hopped on the phone with Inside Music host James Shotwell to discuss her upcoming appearance at Moon River Music Festival. Ellie also spoke about her home life, her husband's new release, and how the pair maintain a healthy marriage in an industry known for tearing people apart.

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