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Season 3 - Ep. 22 - Discussing New Album The Book of Morön with Canadian Punkers The Moröns Dec 12, 2022

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I am going to be speaking with the Calgary-based punk band The Moröns today about their new album The Book of Morön which I think is potentially the best punk album of the year, and we will also be talking about some of the other great things the band has been up to, their history, and why they think Canada is so damn punk these days.

If you haven’t been paying attention, well, you probably need to start listening to these bands from the Great White North, eh?

We will be speaking with the band about all of this and more right after this.

Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters

Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper

Donate to keep the Powered By Rock Podcast alive and well: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock

The Moröns' Links:

Website: https://hickcitymorons.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hickcitymorons/

Make sure to check out The Moröns' Recommendations: Cigar, Short Straps, Upside Down Man

In the Spotlight - Season 3 - Ep. 18 with Oh, Lonesome Ana - A Powered By Rock Podcast Short Dec 09, 2022

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Hey there, it’s Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring Evan Bailey from the Sacramento rock band Oh Lonesome Ana into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make him sweat with some on-the-spot questions.

Welcome, Evan. Are you ready to be put in the spotlight?

1 - Now, there are a lot of bands from California, but not necessarily a lot of famous ones from Sacramento. I know Deftones, Cake and Tesla are all from Sacramento. But do you have a favorite band from Sacramento that maybe people haven’t heard of?

2 - As Sacramento is the capital of California, I figured what better way to really put you in the spotlight than to see how well you know your state capitals. Can you name these state capitals:

Oregon - Salem
Nevada - Carson City
Tennessee - Nashville
Connecticut - Hartford
South Dakota - Pierre
Kentucky - Frankfort

3 - What is your favorite rock album of all time, and who is your favorite rock band of all time?

4 - I am not sure why, but when I listen to your album, I am often reminded of the movie Slingblade which is a great film starring Billy Bob Thornton about a boy who has a shitty stepdad (much like the lyrics of the songs on the album). What’s the best Billy Bob movie?

Bad Santa

5 - If you could change one thing about California, what would it be?

I want to thank Evan from the band Oh Lonesome Ana for stepping In the Spotlight and answering these hot seat questions.

Make sure to go to the show notes below this episode for links to the music and watch our full podcast interview as well!

Until we see you again for the next episode,

Rock on!

Donate to keep the Powered By Rock Podcast alive and well: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock

Oh, Lonesome Ana's Links:https://ohlonesomeana.bandcamp.com/album/meg-deth-tee

Check Out The Full Podcast Interview: linktr.ee/poweredbyrock

Check Out Sacramento-based bands that Evan mentions:

The Snares - https://linktr.ee/thesnares

Ghost Play - https://www.instagram.com/ghostplay_band/

Basterds of Young - https://www.instagram.com/youngbasterds/

Lightweight - https://www.instagram.com/thatbandlightweight/

Sun Valley Gun Club - https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleygunclub/

Chelsea Wolfe - https://www.instagram.com/cchelseawwolfe/

Season 3 - Ep. 21 - Discussing New Album Megadeth Tee with Sacramento Rock Band Oh Lonesome Ana Dec 05, 2022

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Hello and welcome to the Powered By Rock podcast where I am going to be speaking with the Sacramento indie rock band Oh Lonesome Ana about their incredible new album Megadeth Tee, the process for creating it, and so much more.

I got the chance to hear about this band through a press release for their single “Rushing Lattice” that had a music video accompaniment, and just from watching that video, I knew I had to learn more about this band and made sure to check out the full album when it came out.

We’ll talk more about why this band is so incredible, and why I think you should also be listening to them right after this.

Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters

Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper

Donate to keep the Powered By Rock Podcast alive and well: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock

Oh Lonesome Ana's Links:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ohlonesomeana/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ohlonesomeana

Check out the new record Meg/\deth Tee - https://ohlonesomeana.bandcamp.com/album/meg-deth-tee

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6nf024U3szNPKu7umEVEre

Make sure to check out Evan's Recommendations: Spirit Was, Prince, Fred Eaglesmith, Christian Lee Hutson, Sun Valley Gun Club

Season 3 - Ep. 20 - The Story of One of the Best Indie Rock Records Labels with Rob Castellon of Wiretap Records Nov 28, 2022

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Hello and welcome to the Powered By Rock podcast where I am going to be speaking with one of the most important people in the rock music scene in Southern California right now, Rob Castellon of Wiretap Records.

Rob founded Wiretap Records about 8 years ago, and has built it into a solid independent label that routinely pumps out great release after great release with some of the best bands in punk and rock music out there today including bands that have been on this show like Mercy Music, The Dreaded Laramie, Breaklights, Decent Criminal and SHIIVA as well as some other great bands like Bristol To Memory, Odd Robot, Upper Downer, Wicked Bears, Moldy Roses, Reminders and American Thrills just to name some of the bands you may have come to know over the last 8 years.

I finally got to meet him in person last month during the annual Attention Fest that he puts on to showcase some awesome bands from the label, and hearing his story of undying passion for helping the rock music scene, all while having to run the label and manage a life and full-time job is nothing short of heroic.

He also has an offshoot of Wiretap called My Grito which we will talk about as well. Hold on to your butts, and get ready for the true story of running an independent record label right after this…

Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters

Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper

Donate to keep the Powered By Rock Podcast alive and well: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock

Wiretap Records: http://wiretaprecords.limitedrun.com/

Make sure to check out Rob's Recommendation: Lovebreakers

In the Spotlight - Season 3 - Ep. 17 with Bad Year - A Powered By Rock Podcast Short Nov 25, 2022

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Hey there, it’s Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring the Milwaukie punk band Bad Year into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make him sweat with some on-the-spot questions.

Welcome, guys. Are you ready to be put in the spotlight?

1 - As a punk band from the Midwest, I am curious who is each of your guys’s favorite Midwest punk bands outside of your own band?

2 - Wisconsin is known for a few things, but foodwise, it is known for beer, cheese and brats and sausages. First of all, how are you guys not 300 pounds each right now? Secondly, if you had to choose just ONE of those 3 things to keep, and had to ditch the other two, which one food item are you keeping between Beer, Brats, and Cheese?

3 - It’s pretty easy to pick bands that may have a similar sound to you, but I am going to ask you guys to each choose a MOVIE that you feel best fits the theme of your band. What movie would you choose?

4 - What’s the goal for the band in the next few years?

5 - I know the band is still in its early stages, but let’s say in 10 years, there’s a book written about you guys. What do you think the title of the book will be?

I want to thank the band Bad Year for stepping In the Spotlight and answering these hot seat questions.

Make sure to go to the show notes below this episode for links to the music and watch our full podcast interview as well!

Until we see you again for the next episode,

Rock on!

Donate to keep the Powered By Rock Podcast alive and well: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock

Bad Year's Links:https://badyearmke.com/home

Check Out The Full Podcast Interview: linktr.ee/poweredbyrock

Season 3 - Ep. 19 - What It's Like to Start a Punk Band During a Pandemic in the Midwest with Milwaukie's Bad Year Nov 21, 2022

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I am going to be speaking with the Milwaukie based punk band, Bad Year today about their band, their upcoming new music, and the state of midwest punk rock these days.

The band has released two EP’s to this point with a couple of singles as well since forming in 2019. Obviously, in hindsight that meant that right after creating the band, they had to take a massive hit from the pandemic.

So, the band name wasn’t just clever, it was prophetic.

We will be speaking with the band about all of this and more right after this.

Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters

Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper

Donate to keep the Powered By Rock Podcast alive and well: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock

Bad Year's Links: https://badyearmke.com/home

Make sure to check out Bad Year's recommendations: The Lawrence Arms, Direct Hit, Smoke Free Home, Gold Steps, Doubter, Knuckle Puck, Avenues

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Rock Music in 2022 & Celebrating Our 50th Episode with Brad Nunnery from Signal Chords Nov 14, 2022

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We are taking an episode to have a bit of a celebration AND to also speak to a fellow soon-to-be-podcaster and music promoter, Brad Nunnery from Signal Chords Home of the Underground!

Brad does a lot to help promote rock bands, and I can’t wait for his podcast to launch in the new year.

It’s a Friday upon this recording, and I figure that’s as good as any time to crack open a beer and just have a good conversation about the state of rock music this year and what is to come soon.

Sit back, enjoy the dulcet tones of two guys who have listened to way too much music in their lives, and have a good time.

Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters

Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper

Donate to keep the Powered By Rock Podcast alive and well: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock

Signal Chords Links: https://www.instagram.com/signalchords/

Make sure to check out Brad's Recommendations: Lame Ass Dads (he was drinking a beer with their Koozie), Be Well, Faith No More, Helmet, Ned's Atomic Dustbin, Static X, Bloodsimple, Less Than Jake, A Day To Remember, Copper Bones, Hot Water Music, The Sublets

In the Spotlight - Season 3 - Ep. 16 with George Pajon Jr. of Black Eyed Peas and Cairo Knife Fight - A Powered By Rock Podcast Short Nov 11, 2022

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Hey there, it’s Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring George Pajon Jr. from the Black Eyed Peas and Cairo Knife Fight into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make him sweat with some on-the-spot questions.

Welcome, George. Are you ready to be put in the spotlight?

1 - You have traveled the world and played probably every size stage imaginable. What was the single coolest show you have played, and what group were you playing with? Do you have a “worst show” experience?

2 - You have worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry over the past 35 or so years. Is there anyone you have NOT worked with that you are really wanting to do something with them?

3 - You have one of the most insane pedal board rigs and amp setups I have ever seen. How much money and time would you say you have invested into this system to allow you to play the loops and switch between amps and all the other crazy shit that you play live?

4 - Another thing that you have is an absolutely sweet guitar lineup. Let’s say your studio started on fire while you were in it, and because you only have two hands, you can only carry two guitars out of the fire, which two are you taking with you?

5 - If you could go back in time and change one thing about your musical career, what would you have done differently?

I want to thank the man, the myth, the legend, George Pajon for stepping In the Spotlight and answering these hot seat questions.

Make sure to go to the show notes below this episode for links to the music and watch our full podcast interview as well!

Until we see you again for the next episode,

Rock on!

Donate to keep the Powered By Rock Podcast alive and well: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock

George Pajon Jr.'s Links: https://www.reverendguitars.com

George Pajon Jr.'s Bands:

Cairo Knife Fight: https://linktr.ee/cairoknifefight
Black Eyed Peas: https://linktr.ee/bep

Season 3 – Ep. 17 – Multi-Grammy & Emmy Winner, George Pajon Jr. Talks Work with Icons and New Role in Cairo Knife Fight Nov 07, 2022

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I am going to be speaking with a veritable music making machine whether he is pumping out hits and getting Grammys with the Black Eyed Peas or whether he is going hard in his hard rock band, Cairo Knife Fight, George Pajon Jr. is a highly respected musician with a ton of credits to his storied career.

You may not recognize him, but you will definitely recognize a lot of the music he has put out over the years including writing and playing on hits with the likes of Sting, Santana, John Legend, Ricky Martin, Macy Gray, Fergie and obviously the Black Eyed Peas among others.

You will not want to miss hearing all the stories this man has got up his sleeve.

He is the first Grammy winner, Emmy winner AND BMI Award winner to be on our show.

The man co-wrote Barack Obama’s “Yes We Can” campaign song for crying out loud!

We’ll dig into the mind of this musical mad man right after this.

Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters

Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper

Donate to keep the Powered By Rock Podcast alive and well: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock

George Pajon Jr.'s Links: https://www.reverendguitars.com

George Pajon Jr.'s Bands:

Cairo Knife Fight: https://linktr.ee/cairoknifefight
Black Eyed Peas: https://linktr.ee/bep

Make sure to check out George's Recommendations: Billie Eilish, Joey Landreth, The Bros. Landreth, I Don't Know How But They Found Me, Clutch

In the Spotlight - Season 3 - Ep. 15 with Ken Haas of Reverend Guitars - A Powered By Rock Podcast Short Nov 04, 2022

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Hey there, it’s Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring Ken Haas from Reverend Guitars into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make him sweat with some on-the-spot questions.

Welcome, Ken. Are you ready to be put in the spotlight?

1 - Who was your favorite band to play with over the years?

2 - You play with J. Navarro who is known as the lead singer of Suicide Machines how did that project come about?

3 - Who is your favorite band to watch live, and why?

4 - If you could sell your soul to Satan and get one wish for Reverend Guitars, what would you wish for?

5 - What would you say to someone who has never played a Reverend Guitar, and why should they go put one in their hands?

I want to thank Ken from Reverend Guitars for stepping In the Spotlight and answering these hot seat questions.

Make sure to go to the show notes below this episode for links to the music and watch our full podcast interview as well!

Until we see you again for the next episode,

Rock on!

Donate to keep the Powered By Rock Podcast alive and well: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock

Reverend Guitars: https://www.reverendguitars.com

Ken Haas's Bands:

J. Navarro & The Traitors: https://www.facebook.com/jnavarroandthetraitors
The Polka Floyd Show: https://www.polkafloyd.com/
The Zimmerman Twins: https://www.facebook.com/thezimmermantwins/

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