Independent Minded

Ron talks with Bob Boilen, creator and host of NPR's All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk concerts, and musician in experimental rock act Danger Painter, about the DC music scene, thunderstorms, tiny desks, concert photography, the power of his hat, running away screaming from rock n' roll./ Songs from Danger Painters featured on the podcast include 'Wonder' and 'Time Spent'./ Find out more about Bob at bobboilen.infoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ron talks with Jeremy Stith, vocalist in Orange County, California hardcore band Fury, about failed entertainment, Weird Al, not being on social media, being a better boyfriend, and getting duped into singing for Fury./ Songs from Fury featured on the podcast include 'Angels Over Berlin' and 'Crazy Horses Run Free'./ Find out more about Fury at runforcoverrecords.com/artists/furySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ron talks with Sudanese-American indie musician Sinkane about getting sober, taking center stage, fancy hats, and the quest for delicious food./ Songs from Sinkane featured on the podcast include 'Everybody' and 'Dépaysé'./ Find out more about Sinkane at sinkane.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 97 features Brooklyn dub rock heavyweights Dub Trio. Stu, Joe and Dave talk about reuniting, vintage drums, being 66.66% Canadian, and The Shape Of Dub To Come./ Songs from Dub Trio featured on the podcast include 'Bad Comrade' and 'World Of Inconvenience'./ Find out more about Dub Trio at dubtrio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 96 features Christina Cone of Nashville-based indie pop band Frances Cone. Christina talks about sound checks, patience, Brooklyn, marrying her band mate, and being called Frances./ Songs from Frances Cone featured on the podcast include 'Wide Awake' and 'Arizona'./ Find out more about Frances Cone at francesconemusic.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 95 features Ken Andrews of Los Angeles alternative rock band Failure. Ken talks about comebacks, The Cure, college radio, frogs, Nirvana, hating on hair metal./ Songs from Failure featured on the podcast include 'No One Left' and 'Dark Speed'./ Find out more about Failure at failureband.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 94 features Greek songwriter and composer Theodore. Theodore talks about getting lost, taking risks, Buster Keaton, The Doors, multiple orgasms./ Songs from Theodore featured on the podcast include 'Disorientation' and 'Towards'./ Find out more about Theodore at theodore-music.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 93 features trailblazing independent artist Citizen Cope. Clarence talks about enlightenment, scalping tickets, Beastie Boys, growing a team, and being a Dad./ Songs from Citizen Cope featured on the podcast include 'Justice' and 'The River'./ Find out more about Citizen Cope at citizencope.com/ Follow Citizen Cope online @citizencopeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 92 features John Jagos of Brooklyn electronic project Brothertiger. John talks about Tears For Fears, The Jungle Book, The Toledo Mud Hens, playing in a teapot, and making depressing tropical music./ Songs from Brothertiger featured on the podcast include 'Shallow' and 'Head Over Heels'./ Find out more about Brothertiger at brothertiger.net/ Follow Brothertiger online @brothertigerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 91 features Paul Todd of Washington DC post-punk act Social Station. Paul talks about feeding his passion, our Brooklyn high school band, Italian sweatshirts, leather pants, and recruiting his teenage son to be in the band./ Songs from Social Station featured on the podcast include 'Try (Cross My Heart)' and 'Awfully Pretty'./ Find out more about Social Station at socialstation.com/ Follow Social Station on Twitter @SocialStationDCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 90 features Brett Boland, singer & guitarist in Boston dream thrash band Astronoid. Brett talks about dream pop love, bands with too many albums, mid-tempo Metallica, the entire history of Prong./ Songs from Astronoid featured on the podcast include 'A New Color' and 'I Dream In Lines'./ Find out more about Astronoid at astronoidband.com/ Follow Astronoid on Twitter @astronoidSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 89 features Nick Urata, singer, guitarist and founding member of gypsy rock band DeVotchKa. Nick talks about dedication, Little Miss Sunshine, underwater villages, vintage suits, leaving dogs behind, and losing a Grammy to Johnny Cash./ Songs from DeVotchKa featured on the podcast include 'Straight Shot' and 'Empty Vessels'./ Find out more about DeVotchKa at devotchka.net/ Follow DeVotchKa on Twitter @devotchkamusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 88 features New York Americana band Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart. Rebecca and Chris talk about bright city lights, love connections, self-promotion, musical families, and going all-in. / Songs from Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart featured on the podcast include '57 Chevy' and 'Slipped Tripped And Fell In Love'./ Find out more about Rebecca at rebeccahaviland.com/ Follow Rebecca on Twitter @rebeccahavilandSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 87 features Rock Island, Illinois singer/songwriter Lissie. Lissie talks about leaving L.A., Little Orphan Annie, Stairway To Heaven, getting arrested, and baling hay in Iowa./ Songs from Lissie featured on the podcast include 'Best Days' and 'Peace On Earth'./ Find out more about Lissie at lissie.com/ Follow Lissie on Twitter @lissiemusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 86 features Austin, Texas blues rock guitarist Black Joe Lewis. Black Joe talks about half-price oysters, Comic Book Guy, homemade bongs, the Dallas Cowboys, and life with The Honeybears./ Songs from Black Joe Lewis featured on the podcast include 'Face in the Scene' and 'Nothing but a Cliche'./ Find out more about Black Joe Lewis at blackjoelewis.com/ Follow Black Joe Lewis on Twitter @blackjoelewisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 85 features Raine Maida, vocalist of Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace. Raine talks about the band's 25 year existence, changing his name, collaborating with his wife, and his rock n' roll love story./ Songs from Our Lady Peace featured on the podcast include 'Head Down' and 'Drop Me In The Water'./ Find out more about Our Lady Peace at ourladypeace.com/ Follow Our Lady Peace on Twitter @OurLadyPeaceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 84 features Canadian singer/songwriter Steven Page. Steven talks about his potty mouth, Elvis Costello, epic album covers, his talented sons, and life after Barenaked Ladies./ Songs from Steven Page featured on the podcast include 'White Noise' and 'Looking For The Light'./ Find out more about Steven at stevenpage.com/ Follow Steven on Twitter @stevenpageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 83 features Scott Lucas, guitarist/vocalist of Zion, Illinois alternative rock band Local H. Scott talks about his 'Pack Up The Cats' tour, two-piece bands, opening for Metallica, and texting actor Michael Shannon to star in his music video./ Songs from Local H featured on the podcast include 'Innocents' and 'All The Kids Are Right'./ Find out more about Local H at localh.com/ Follow Local H on Twitter @LocalHSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 82 features Montreal, Canada singer/songwriter Michael Rault. Michael talks about his new album, It's A New Day Tonight, Daptone Records, his "retro" sound, Harry Nilsson, and not being fancy enough for Williamsburg./ Songs from Michael Rault featured on the podcast include 'I'll Be There' and 'Sleep With Me'./ Find out more about Michael Rault at michaelrault.com/ Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelRaultSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 81 features John McCrea, founding member and singer of Sacramento alternative rock band CAKE. John talks about Neanderthals, 'No Pizza' riders, Rush, song scavenging, giving away trees, and how to fix the broken music industry./ Songs from CAKE featured on the podcast include 'Sinking Ship' and 'Sick Of You'./ Find out more about CAKE at cakemusic.com/ Follow CAKE on Twitter @CAKEMUSICSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.