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Season 3 - Ep. 11 - Rising Las Vegas Pop Rock Band Arrlo on Indie Music and Gender Identity Sep 26, 2022

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I am going to be speaking with the Las Vegas based band Arrlo today about their music, their unique band identity, and their journey to playing Las Vegas’ biggest music festival, Life Is Beautiful.

I have seen this band live, and they definitely know how to put on a good show and get their fans engaged, and their music is poppy enough to make you want to get up and dance even if you are a typical wallflower.

We’ll be speaking to the band about all of this and more right after this.

NOTE: Apologies for the horrible audio on my microphone during this episode. Rather than scrapping the whole thing, I decided to post it, because Arrlo deserves the recognition. Sorry for any audio that doesn't come out clearly from my side.

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

Arrlo's Links: https://linktr.ee/arrlomusic

Make sure to check out Arrlo's Recommendations: Secos, The Dollheads, Pure Sport, Travii

In the Spotlight - Season 3 - Ep. 9 with Crossing I's Dotting T's - A Powered By Rock Podcast Short Sep 23, 2022

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Hey there, it’s Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring Matt Mucerino from Crossing I’s Dotting T’s into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make them sweat with some on-the-spot questions.

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

1 - Alright. Some people will definitely say your music is pretty emotional. And whether you like the band your answer comes from, I am gonna ask you what singer or band would you consider the MOST EMO of all time and why?

2 - Okay, I am going to give you free reign here, is there a band or musician that you want to call out, complain about, praise or say something to directly on air - knowing that they likely won’t see this, but if they do, then you want them to hear from you?

3 - What’s your favorite piece of gear for your setup - whether it is your guitar, a pedal, an amp, etc…and why?

4 - You used to play football in high school and college which may explain the aggressive tone to the music of Crossing I’s Dotting T’s. I know you absolutely hate football these days, but let’s play a game of “what if” and say, you got to the NFL - who would you have wanted to play for, and how long would you have stuck it out?

5 - Last but not least, if you could travel back in time and take one artifact from present day to blow people’s mind, what would it be and why? Mind you, cell phones wouldn’t work in most eras and most electronics wouldn’t either.

I want to thank Matt from Crossing I’s Dotting T’s 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!

Full Podcast Interview: https://linktr.ee/PoweredbyRock

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

Crossing I's Dotting T's Links: https://zez.am/crossingisdottingtsband

Season 3 - Ep. 10 - Getting a Record Deal, Sponsorships and Making Great Music as a Rising Band with Crossing I's Dotting T's Sep 19, 2022

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I am going to be speaking with Matt Mucerino from the Orange County alternative rock band Crossing I’s Dotting T’s today.

The band has been releasing singles this year in anticipation of putting out a full-length album out later this year. In fact, I haven’t told Matt this, as it may go right to his head, but their single “All Feelings Aside” is currently my favorite song of the year, and I have listened to thousands of songs and many of my favorite artists are getting topped by me saying that.

But it’s the damn truth.

So, to steal a line from that song and get out of this intro, I will just say, “I don’t wanna be here anymore,” and let’s start the show!

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

Crossing I's Dotting T's Links: https://zez.am/crossingisdottingtsband

Make sure to check out Crossing I's Dotting T's Recommendations: Cheridomingo

In the Spotlight - Season 3 - Ep. 8 with Handheld - A Powered By Rock Podcast Short Sep 16, 2022

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

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

1 - I know you guys used to play Screeching Weasel, Face to Face and Blink-182 songs when you first got started. These were some of my go-to bands when first starting to play in a band in high school as well. What were some of the first cover songs you guys learned to play as a band?

2 - A lot of people may assume you guys are related since you have the last name, but that’s just a coincidence, and I know that being in a band can definitely cause some arguments if not downright fights amongst members. So, if you guys WERE related, as say brothers, do you think you would have ended up fighting more or less than you have in your life? And who’s winning these fights?

3 - What’s the coolest thing you have ever seen or done whether it was on tour, while playing a gig or just related to the band playing music?

4 - I assume from the songs “Old Timers” and “Double Double DUI” that you guys played or still play hockey. Knowing that Kitchener is close to Toronto, I am going to leap to an assumption that you are Maple Leafs fans. So, who’s your favorite Leaf of all time? And why doesn’t Canada know how to pluralize the word Leaf?

5 - I know this movie wasn’t based in Canada, but knowing that you guys do hail from the land of syrup, be honest, have you guys ever tried to do a maple syrup chugging contest like they do in the movie Super Troopers? Or would you be willing to if someone asked you to?

I want to thank Andy and Pat from Handheld 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!

Rock on!

Full Podcast Interview: https://linktr.ee/PoweredbyRock

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

Handheld's Links: https://linktr.ee/handheldpunk

Pat's other band Curbside: https://www.instagram.com/curbsidepunk/

Season 3 - Ep. 9 - Handheld's Road to Punk Perfection and The History Behind Their New Album A Canadian Tragedy Sep 12, 2022

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I am going to be speaking with the Canadian punk band Handheld today!

These dudes took a 14-year break after lead singer, Andy, left the band, only to return a few years ago and this year they put out one of the best punk albums of 2022 with their new LP A Canadian Tragedy.

The album is filled with some very interesting stories about mostly historical Canadian figures which will be a topic of conversation today as punk rock isn’t necessarily synonymous with history lessons.

We’ll be speaking with the guys about their incredible new album 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

Handheld's Links: https://linktr.ee/handheldpunk

Pat's other band Curbside: https://www.instagram.com/curbsidepunk/

Make sure to check out Handheld's Recommendations: Debt Cemetary

Season 3 - Ep. 8 - The 8 Can't Miss Rock Albums of 2022 So Far Sep 05, 2022

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Hello and welcome to the Powered By Rock podcast where I am going to be taking a break from some of the guests being on the show to highlight some of the best rock music of 2022 so far.

One thing a lot of people seem to respond to is new music recommendations, and they just don’t have the time to dig through every album in a year. I have said since season one that most people just like to listen to what they were fans of from their high school days.

But now that time goes on and life gets in the way, it gets harder to go to concerts, find new bands, hear great up and coming music and so on.

That’s why I wanted to take today’s episode and give some personal recommendations on what I think are some of the best bands and albums in rock music of 2022 so far.

I am going to hit you with my “8 Can’t Miss Albums of 2022” that I think are going to really make you feel good about spending your time listening today as well.

So, since you’re here, and I’m here…let’s say we get this show on the road!

Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters

Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper

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Alternative Rock:

Plosivs Plosivs
Deaf Lingo Lingonberry
Cliffdiver Exercise Your Demons
Chris Ballew Primitive God

Punk Rock:

Doc Rotten Unite Resist
Frank Turner FTHC
Handheld A Canadian Tragedy
The Moröns The Book of Morön
Reminders Best of Beach Punk
Dropped Out Get Lost!

Indie Rock:

Tim Kasher Middling Age
Oh Lonesome Ana Megadeth Tee
The Color Fred A Year and Change
The Carolyn Rhythm of My Own Decay

Prog Rock:

Coheed and Cambria Vaxis Act II: A Window of the Waking Mind

Rock:

Dan Andriano and The Bygones Dear Darkness
Jack Johnson Meet The Moonlight
The Black Keys Dropout Boogie
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Night Gnomes
Bartees Strange Farm to Table

In the Spotlight - Season 3 - Ep. 7 with SHIIVA - A Powered By Rock Podcast Short Sep 02, 2022

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

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

1 - If you could only listen to one album for the rest of the year, what album would you be listening to?

2 - If the West half of California really does fall into the ocean, what would be the best and worst thing about that happening?

3 - I know you guys are pretty political. So, I am going to ask what do you see as the biggest one or two things that need to change in American politics to bring about a better country as a result?

4 - What is the coolest gig you have played thus far, and what is your dream gig to play?

5 - If you each had a single superpower, what would it be and why?

I want to thank SHIIVA 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!

Rock on!

Full Podcast Interview: https://linktr.ee/PoweredbyRock

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

SHIIVA's Links: https://linktr.ee/shiiva

Season 3 - Ep. 7 - High Energy Punk Rockers SHIIVA Discuss New EP Cyclone and Antelope Valley Roots Aug 29, 2022

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Today we are going to be speaking with the Californian hardcore punk rock band SHIIVA today.

These guys just out their second EP titled “Cyclone” on August 12th, 2022 on Wiretap Records, and for fans of hardcore punk bands like Turnstile and Suicidal Tendencies or even if you just like to get up and do some fist pumping during a song, you are going to really enjoy this EP and their other music as well.

I’m going to get a little help from these guys to kick the show off and say, TTG, I’m trained to

[SHIIVA: “Go!”]!

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

SHIIVA's Links: https://linktr.ee/shiiva

Make sure to Check Out SHIIVA's Recommendations: Triste, Xom, The Downsides, All Eyez, Captain Smooth Talk, Life For A Life (and honorable mention after the show - Joe Snapped)

And go support Kantu Culture

In the Spotlight - Season 3 - Ep. 6 with Ready Set Survive - A Powered By Rock Podcast Short Aug 26, 2022

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Hey there, it’s Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring Troy Cook from the punk band Ready Set Survive and the host of the Palapalooza Podcast into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make them sweat with some on-the-spot questions.

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

1 - As a San Diego native who represents the city quite well, what are your top 3 favorite bands from the city or surrounding areas?

2 - Now, as a fellow podcast host, I will say it’s difficult to say who your favorite guest of your own show is, because they are like children of yours in some sense, but I am going to ask you to be honest and tell me who was your favorite guest on the Palapalooza Podcast?

3 - Not everyone will know this, but San Diego is across the U.S./Mexico border from Tijuana (or “TJ” as it is called). So, what’s the crazy thing you have ever seen or done in Tijuana, Mexico?

4 - If you could put together a themed concert to best match the zombie apocalypse style that Ready Set Survive music projects, what other 2 bands would be on that bill?

5 - Okay, so let’s say there really is a zombie apocalypse. How long do you stay in the realm of the living before being bitten, and how are you eventually taken down?

I want to thank Troy from Ready Set Survive and The Palapalooza Podcast 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!

Rock on!

Full Podcast Interview: https://linktr.ee/PoweredbyRock

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

Ready Set Survive's Links:

Fan Link: https://fanlink.to/readysetsurvive

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29SvA4jVhq8FLtn5d8nfBc

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readysetsurvivemusic

And go check out the Palapalooza Podcast: https://palapalooza.com/

Season 3 - Ep. 6 - Zombies, Pop-punk and Backyard Podcasts with Troy Cook from Ready Set Survive Aug 22, 2022

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Today, I am going to be speaking with Troy Cook of the San Diego based rock band Ready Set Survive today!

This band has been playing together for the past 10 years or so releasing an EP and several singles over the years, and they have just released a brand new EP called “Aim For The Brain” that came out last Friday, August 19th.

Troy is also the host of a very cool podcast that highlights all the cool bands in the San Diego area called the Palapalooza Podcast.

We’ll be speaking with him about both the music and the podcast 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

Ready Set Survive's Links:

Fan Link: https://fanlink.to/readysetsurvive

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29SvA4jVhq8FLtn5d8nfBc

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readysetsurvivemusic

Make sure to Check Out Ready Set Survive's Recommendations: Yelawolf, Unwritten Law, Spray Allen, Aviator Stash

And go check out the Palapalooza Podcast: https://palapalooza.com/