Navigating Emotions: The Power of Expressive Music Will Wiesenfeld, also known as Baths, is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born, raised, and based in Los Angeles. His fourth full-length album Gut, an expression from the stomach, rather than the heart will be out February 21st via his label, Basement’s Basement.  Will shares the idea behind making a relentless, unapologetic and at times embarrassing record and why it wasn’t necessarily difficult for him.  We learn how Gut functions as an ode to his rock influences, why jealousy motivated him to learn how to play an instrument and he shares how his hate to love relationship with piano evolved as kid. Will tells us why the string section was the ultimate motivator in finishing Gut, we hear how layering plays a role in his production and we look into his recording process.  Joe and Will discuss their similar clothing style and we hear a couple new tunes from Gut. #Baths, #WillWiesenfeld, #ExpressiveMusic, #EmotionalJourney, #CreativityUnleashed, #MusicProduction, #ADHDAwareness, #IsolationStories, #ArtisticExpression, #MusicalEmotion, #InspiringArtists, #MentalHealthAwareness, #LGBTQIA, #joeplummer, #tourstories, #ruinousmedia, #distrokid, #jimdunlop, #indie, #basementsbasement, #comingout, #gayandproud

Washington DC based Kerosene 454 performed and recorded consistently from 1992-1998. In that time, they released 3 albums, several seven inches records and laboriously toured North America, Japan, and Europe. After 28 years, their sophomore album, Came By To Kill Me will be re-released digitally and on limited edition vinyl on 1/24/25 via Solid Brass Records.   In this episode, Joe talks with singer guitarist Erik Denno and founding member and guitarist James Wall. Erik and James explain the origin and frequently changing line up of the band, how they found each other in an explosion of grunge culture and why they ultimately settled in Washington DC. We learn why Came By To Kill Me is a defining record for the band, how heavy touring ultimately paid off in the recording process and why good old fashion angst informed the band at the time. Erik and James share their experience working with dream trio Don Zientara (Inner Ear), J. Robbins (Jawbox) and Juan Carrera (Warmers) at Inner Ear Studios and how that shaped their perspective on recording. The three discuss rock band reunions, give praise to the great Meg Watjen and the Velvet Elvis and we hear a couple remastered tunes from Came By To Kill Me. #Kerosene454, #MusicJourney, #BandLife, #LosAngeles, #WashingtonDC, #TouringLife, #UndergroundMusic, #MusicScenes, #LiveMusic, #CreativeProcess, #OurStory, #ruinousmedia, #tourstories, #joeplummer, #distrokid, #jimdunlop, #indierock, #undergroundrock, #DIY, #90smusic, #90s

Join us as we dive deep into our relentless journey of songwriting and touring together. Washington DC based Kerosene 454 performed and recorded consistently from 1992-1998. In that time, they released 3 albums, several seven inches records and laboriously toured North America, Japan, and Europe. After 28 years, their sophomore album, Came By To Kill Me will be re-released digitally and on limited edition vinyl on 1/24/25 via Solid Brass Records.   In this episode, Joe talks with singer guitarist Erik Denno and founding member and guitarist James Wall. Erik and James explain the origin and frequently changing line up of the band, how they found each other in an explosion of grunge culture and why they ultimately settled in Washington DC. We learn why Came By To Kill Me is a defining record for the band, how heavy touring ultimately paid off in the recording process and why good old fashion angst informed the band at the time. Erik and James share their experience working with dream trio Don Zientara (Inner Ear), J. Robbins (Jawbox) and Juan Carrera (Warmers) at Inner Ear Studios and how that shaped their perspective on recording. The three discuss rock band reunions, give praise to the great Meg Watjen and the Velvet Elvis and we hear a couple remastered tunes from Came By To Kill Me. #Kerosene454, #MusicJourney, #BandLife, #LosAngeles, #WashingtonDC, #TouringLife, #UndergroundMusic, #MusicScenes, #LiveMusic, #CreativeProcess, #OurStory, #ruinousmedia, #tourstories, #joeplummer, #distrokid, #jimdunlop, #indierock, #undergroundrock, #DIY, #90smusic, #90s

From LA to DC: Our Music Scene Journey Washington DC based Kerosene 454 performed and recorded consistently from 1992-1998. In that time, they released 3 albums, several seven inches records and laboriously toured North America, Japan, and Europe. After 28 years, their sophomore album, Came By To Kill Me will be re-released digitally and on limited edition vinyl on 1/24/25 via Solid Brass Records.   In this episode, Joe talks with singer guitarist Erik Denno and founding member and guitarist James Wall. Erik and James explain the origin and frequently changing line up of the band, how they found each other in an explosion of grunge culture and why they ultimately settled in Washington DC. We learn why Came By To Kill Me is a defining record for the band, how heavy touring ultimately paid off in the recording process and why good old fashion angst informed the band at the time. Erik and James share their experience working with dream trio Don Zientara (Inner Ear), J. Robbins (Jawbox) and Juan Carrera (Warmers) at Inner Ear Studios and how that shaped their perspective on recording. The three discuss rock band reunions, give praise to the great Meg Watjen and the Velvet Elvis and we hear a couple remastered tunes from Came By To Kill Me. #Kerosene454, #MusicJourney, #BandLife, #LosAngeles, #WashingtonDC, #TouringLife, #UndergroundMusic, #MusicScenes, #LiveMusic, #CreativeProcess, #OurStory, #ruinousmedia, #tourstories, #joeplummer, #distrokid, #jimdunlop, #indierock, #undergroundrock, #DIY, #90smusic, #90s

Randy and Aaron sit down to talk about last week's interview with Drummer / Video Game Designer Marcus Savino. They also go on a million tangents. #MarcusSavino, #TheHyphenateWithRandyRandall, #CostOfLiving, #LuxuryItems, #EconomicAnalysis, #Inflation, #BoomerEconomics, #FinancialLiteracy, #PersonalFinance, #GenerationalDifferences, #MillennialsVsBoomers, #EconomicTrends, #Podcasts, #RuinousMedia, #jimdunlop, #distrokid, #gamedesigners, #TikTokPolitics, #TikTok, #Trump, #Politics, #SocialMedia, #China, #Government, #Ban, #PoliticalInfluence, #Controversy, #SocialMediaPolitics,

Randy and Aaron sit down to talk about last week's interview with Drummer / Video Game Designer Marcus Savino. They also go on a million tangents. #MarcusSavino, #TheHyphenateWithRandyRandall, #NoAge, #CostOfLiving, #LuxuryItems, #EconomicAnalysis, #Inflation, #BoomerEconomics, #FinancialLiteracy, #PersonalFinance, #GenerationalDifferences, #MillennialsVsBoomers, #EconomicTrends, #Podcasts, #RuinousMedia, #jimdunlop, #distrokid, #gamedesigners,

Randy and Aaron sit down to talk about last week's interview with Drummer / Video Game Designer Marcus Savino. They also go on a million tangents. #MarcusSavino, #TheHyphenateWithRandyRandall, #CostOfLiving, #LuxuryItems, #EconomicAnalysis, #Inflation, #BoomerEconomics, #FinancialLiteracy, #PersonalFinance, #GenerationalDifferences, #MillennialsVsBoomers, #EconomicTrends, #Podcasts, #RuinousMedia, #jimdunlop, #distrokid, #gamedesigners, #ShortLivedBands, #BandStories, #MusicLife, #ImpromptuMusic, #PartyBands, #OneHitWonder, #MusicalAdventures, #FunnyBandTales, #IndieMusic, #MusicComedy,

My Dad's Radio Show Led Me To Oingo Boingo! Steve Bartek is a film and tv composer, an arranger, an orchestrator and is also known for his work playing guitar in and co-producing the iconic new wave band, Oingo Boingo. Zach and Steve discuss Steve’s diverse musical background and how he put his vast music education to use, resulting in an on-going and long career in the business, often collaborating with longtime friend and colleague, Danny Elfman. Steve share’s his view on the importance of collaboration, why he prefers Fender guitars and Mesa Boogie amps and we get his take on using analog pedals as a favorite source of distortion. We learn why Steve is skeptical of digital amps, what he's up to now and looking forward to in the near future. #SteveBartek, #StrawberryAlarmClock, #OingoBoingo, #AntiHeroesPodcast, #ZachBlair, #RiseAgainst, #AintThisTheLife, #80sMusic, #NewWave, #MusicDocumentary, #ClassicRock, #Podcast, #MusicHistory, #RetroMusic, #DannyElfman, #JimDunlop, #DistroKid,Relive the electrifying energy of Oingo Boingo's iconic "Ain't This the Life" performance! Join us as we explore this legendary band's history and the unforgettable impact of their music. Discover hidden gems and share our passion for 80s new wave. #OingoBoingo #AintThisTheLife #80sMusic #NewWave #MusicDocumentary #ClassicRock #Podcast #MusicHistory #RetroMusic #DannyElfman