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You, Me, And Everyone We Know Return To The Inside Music Podcast

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In celebration of his band’s new EP, Ben Liebsch returns to Inside Music to discuss the crazy world we live in and how it’s shaping the future of entertainment.

You, Me, And Everyone We Know is about more than a single band or the music they create. The Pennsylvania-based group has made it their mission to help listeners everywhere appreciate that we are all in this thing called life together. They recognize that we are individuals with personal freedoms and desires, but at the end of the day, we are one species attempting to coexist with each other on a tiny rock spinning in infinite space.

With their latest EP, Radical! Change, You, Me, And Everyone We Know is taking steps to help people stay calm amidst the chaos of existence. The two-song release teases where the band is heading in the future with acoustic cuts of previously unreleased material that explores mindfulness and meditation. There are references to though leaders such as Ram Dass alongside grounding exercises meant to help people reconnect with their inner selves. That may seem heavy, and maybe it is, but there is a lot of fun to be had as well.

Ben Liebsch is no stranger to Inside Music. In fact, his presence on our podcast this week makes him the guest with the most appearances to date. He’s also among the artists our listeners ask to hear, so it all works out pretty well for everyone involved.

On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, Ben discusses the world and his role in it. He tells host James Shotwell about the way COVID-19 has sidetracked his plans for the year, but also the ways it has helped him focus on what matters most. The pair also discuss the latest EP from Ben’s band, You, Me, and Everyone We Know.

Inside Music Podcast · You, Me, And Everyone We Know (Ben Liebsch Returns!)
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Radio Host Regular Laura Appears on our Inside Music Podcast

Radio’s relevance in today’s world is not up for debate, and Louisville-area host Regular Laura tells us why on the latest episode of Inside Music.

Radio is alive and well. Despite the widespread belief that the streaming era has made terrestrial radio something of a dinosaur, millions of listeners from all age groups tune in to local stations every single day for music, news, and commentary from their favorite DJs. Regular Laura, otherwise known as Laura Hardy, is here today to explain how the format continues to thrive amidst uncertain times in media.

Those living outside of Louisville, Kentucky may be unfamiliar with Regular Laura. She’s a morning drive host for 107.7FM who lives to create entertaining moments of chaos in between classic hits from the bands you and your families grew up enjoying. She’s the type of person to play Bob Seger at 5 AM on a Tuesday because she understands that sometimes only the king of existential rock narratives can comfort the working-class masses while they commute back and forth from their jobs. She also has a lifesize cutout of herself, but that’s a story for another time.

On this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell calls Regular Laura to discuss her career in music. Laura details her journey to hosting, as well as the realities of working in media during a pandemic. She also offers advice to anyone considering a career in radio (which you should absolutely do).

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Moon Fever appears on the latest Inside Music Podcast

Fast-rising rock band Moon Fever stops by Inside Music to share what they’re learning about life in the entertainment business.

Rock and roll is a fickle business. Every success story overshadows the hundreds of aspiring stars that never got a proper shot at reaching genre fans. Even those who taste mainstream acceptance often see the rug pulled out from under them as fans claim they are selling out for radio appeal. Still, every year, countless artists try their hand at sharing the next song that will change the world (as long as people hear it).

Here at Haulix, we believe in the future of rock and roll. We think it is vital for every rock fan to support new talent as a means of ensuring the music we love continues to spread around the globe. Our platform may not be as large as other outlets, but that doesn’t stop us from doing our part, which is precisely why the group Moon Fever is on our podcast.

The latest and potentially greatest American rock band to make a case for mainstream recognition, Moon Fever harness classic rock ethos and channel them into a unique sound that demands listeners shake off the worries of the world. Their latest single, “Cassanova,” is a nuclear earworm that works its way into your cerebellum and refuses to leave. You cannot hate this band even if you tried to, and why would anyone want to do that?

This week on Inside Music, host James Shotwell calls Cody Jasper of Moon Fever to discuss his band’s meteoric rise through the rock ranks. Cody tells James how Moon Fever sets themselves apart from their peers, as well as the way COVID-19 changed their plans for 2020. There is also some discussion of the George Floyd protests, the greatness of Kings of Leon, and more.

Inside Music Podcast · Moon Fever (Cody Jasper)
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Dirty Honey appears on the latest Inside Music Podcast

Guitarist John Notto shares his cure for COVID blues, the reality of opening for your heroes, and more on the latest episode of our long-running podcast.

Rock music has a promotion problem, and that’s not news to anyone working in the entertainment business. Rock has long heralded the bands that brought the genre to mainstream success in the 1970s and 1980s, which has made it increasingly hard for newer groups to get radio airplay and media attention. As you read this, somewhere in America, at least six radio stations are playing “Back In Black,” and another four are spinning “Paradise City.” The chance a band from the last five years is getting airplay right now is low, and therein lies the problem that those in rock music are trying hard to correct.

The only way young artists can establish themselves and build lasting careers is with the support of radio and the media. Other areas of music, such as pop and hip-hop, cater to that need far more than rock. A lot of people in positions of power throughout the rock community cannot bring themselves to limit the exposure given to legacy acts to help up and comers succeed because, frankly, most people don’t know about those new musicians. In an age where retaining and building an audience matters more than ever, tastemakers want to work with groups that have followings rather than those needing help creating them.

We do not see ourselves as industry influences, but we have a platform, and we’re choosing to use it for the betterment of the music business as a whole. Inside music exists to explore the business side of entertainment, and we feel the best way to do that is by working with artists currently cutting their teeth in the professional world.

On this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell speaks with Dirty Honey guitarist John Notto about his band’s unbelievable ascension through the rock music ranks. John tells James what the group was planning before the spread of coronavirus, as well as their efforts to keep fans engaged during these uncertain times.

Inside Music Podcast · Dirty Honey (John Notto)

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Them Evils Appear on the Latest Inside Music Podcast

Them Evils saw their plans for 2020 crumble as COVID-19 took the world by storm, but not even a global pandemic can stop these rockers from making their name known.

Critics love to question whether or not rock music is dead. “It’s too safe,” some say, while others questions if there are any ideas the genre has yet to explore. We believe rock is very much alive, but the best bands working today are just getting started in their careers. Them Evils is a perfect example of a game-changing group that is working just outside the mainstream consciousness, but with a little luck and a return for live music, this band could take the planet by surprise in no time at all.

But in early 2020, a new problem emerged. The spread of coronavirus brought live music to a halt, which forced up and coming bands like Them Evils off the road just as their career was starting to take off. The group’s plans for the year began to crumble before their eyes, but Them Evils were determined to keep going. The group took a step back to rethink and plan a new approach to gaining recognition, and they’re now putting those thoughts to action.

“Where Ya Gonna Crash Tonight,” the new single from Them Evils, brings to mind the brash and rebellious sound of early-2000s rock acts such as Jet and The Vines. It’s a whirlwind of extravagance and bad decisions filtered through a raw rock sound that is intended to be played loud during summer road trips.

On this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell chats with Jordan Griffin of fast-rising rock band Them Evils. Jordan tells James how the spread of COVID-19 complicated his group’s plans for 2020, and how finding himself in a corner forced him to get creative in new and exciting ways.

Inside Music Podcast · Them Evils (Jordan Griffin)

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King Falcon appears on the latest Inside Music Podcast

Fast-rising New York duo King Falcon stop by Inside Music to discuss the challenges of promoting new music in the age of COVID-19.

The music business will never be like it was before March 2020. The spread of COVID-19 not only brought touring to a halt, but it also forced the industry to rethink its promotional efforts completely. Artists at every level of the music business found themselves challenged to make people care about their creativity without being able to meet and engage with them in person. When this era ends, the lessons gained from this time will continue to inform future promotional decisions. There is no going back, and it’s not worth it to try.

King Falcon is not an arena headlining band. The duo barely had a chance to make their name known before coronavirus brought the entertainment industry to a halt. Like many other indie artists, the group has to choose between pushing ahead in any way possible or doing their best to wait until the current pandemic ends. They believe constant progress is the key to establishing their name among the modern rock great, and they are working hard to find exciting ways to engage oversaturated social media users until live music returns.

Luckily, the music King Falcon produces is great. The band’s songs provide a much needed moment of escapism from our trying times. It’s the kind of wild, unpredictable rock that shakes your soul and moves your feet.

On this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell chats with fast-rising group King Falcon about the challenge of promoting new music in the age of COVID. King Falcon shares the difficulties they’ve been experiencing as a new group trying to be heard, but also the positives of needing to think outside the box when it comes to marketing. You can stream the group’s latest single, “Shake! Shake! Shake!,” wherever you find music.

Inside Music Podcast · King Falcon (Michael Rubin)

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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus appears on Inside Music #200

Ronnie Winter of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus stops by Inside Music to celebrate our podcasting milestone and share updates from COVID-19 lockdown.

Making a living in alternative music is a difficult task. Reaching the point of profitability and continuing to excel for five years is almost impossible. Continuing to grow and build an audience for nearly two decades is a feat so insurmountable most artists never come close to achieving it. Still, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is not most artists. The band learned early on that fans are as much as a factor in success as their songwriting, and they harnessed that understanding to establish themselves as one of the most widely-recognized names in rock worldwide.

Vocalist and founding member Ronnie Winter will be the first to tell you that hard work and fan engagement alone is not enough to produce a successful career in music. Luck also plays a much more significant role in success stories than many people are willing to admit. For every artist that gets ahead by engaging with fans and writing good songs, hundreds more utilizing the same techniques and never go anywhere. That is because most musicians are only as good as their fans, and how listeners react to music is what ultimately determines an artist’s fate. People can love a song, but do they like it enough to tell people about it? Do they align themselves with the group or artist so much that they feel intimately involved in that person’s career trajectory? These things matter just as much, if not more than having talent.

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus treat fans as if they are members of the band. The group dedicates a large amount of time to reading and replying to messages, as well as interacting with followers through live events online. That devotion to their audience has produced a global following that is willing to go above and beyond to ensure RJA continues to create and deliver songs that matter, and no amount of marketing money or label involvement can duplicate that kind of artist-fan relationship.

To celebrate 200 episodes of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell shares a video chat with Red Jumpsuit Apparatus frontman Ron Winters. Ron tells James about his band’s enduring legacy in alternative rock, his work to engage with fans during COVID, and how the group’s recent single (“Brace Yourself“) became an unexpected quarantine anthem.

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus will release their highly anticipated new EP, Emergency, later this year.

Inside Music Podcast · The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (Ronnie Winters)

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Little Hurt appears on Inside Music Podcast #199

Colin Dieden, otherwise known as Little Hurt, stops by Inside Music to discuss new beginnings and fighting the urge to run away from your problems.

The entertainment industry loves a comeback story. The secret most tales never reveal is that no one leaves in the first place. You may have a moment in the sun that gives way to time spent working behind the scenes, but everyone who seems to suddenly disappears never actually goes away. More often than not, they merely step back to refocus, reorganize, and plan the next phase of their career. Colin Dieden, better known to the world now as Little Hurt, is no exception.

In virtually any year before 2019, the world knew Colin Dieden as the frontman for The Mowglis. This thriving pop-rock group that built a strong following thanks to infectious melodies and memorable hooks. Colin eventually parted ways with the group, but not before establishing himself as one of the best living songwriters working in music today. That recognition provided the time he needed to figure out his next moves, which eventually brings us to where we are today.

Little Hurt is the project Colin Dieden was born to share. It’s an amalgamation of everything he’s experienced and learned throughout his life, and it’s delivered with a grounded sense of optimism that the world desperately needs. Dieden isn’t trying to sugar-coat the reality of existence in these uncertain times. Instead, he’s trying to shift our collective perspective to one that views challenges as an opportunity to grow and develop. You may consider it educational if it weren’t so likely to make you dance, but regardless, it’s going to make you think.

On the latest episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell calls Colin to discuss his new project and living in the age of COVID. Colin is one of the best songwriters on the planet, and Little Hurt proves that his best work is still to come. The chat featured here covers the birth of Little Hurt, the story behind the band’s new single “Alaska,” and how the coronavirus is shifting release strategies throughout the music business.

Inside Music Podcast · Little Hurt (Colin Dieden)

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Best Ex Appears on the new Inside Music Podcast

Less than two weeks before her EP release, Best Ex Mariel Loveland stops by Inside Music to discuss lockdown and the creative process.

The world needs Mariel Loveland. A pop-punk road warrior turned introspective alt-pop creative, Loveland’s work captures moments in time and preserves them for posterity. Her songs touch on the familiar tropes of great music, such as love and growing up, but her exploration of those themes breathes new life into each idea. Listening to her music transports you to a late-night subway ride seated by her side and into her bedroom with your feet on the wall as you overthink everything that happened earlier that evening. Loveland is a storyteller who shares her tales through song, and anyone foolish enough to ignore her inevitably comes to regret that decision. That is what makes her stage name, Best Ex, so fitting. She’s someone you can’t forget.

On May 22, Best Ex will release Good At Feeling Bad, a collection of songs capturing all the pain and joy that comes with finding yourself. Loveland’s signature croon reigns over a series of synth-heavy production that finds a balance between being comforting sad souls and demanding listeners move their butts. The space that Good at Feeling Bad creates makes it possible for listeners to love themselves, and in doing so, gain a new appreciation for everything they experience. Loveland understands that life isn’t about hiding from pain or avoiding tough decisions; it’s about facing the world head-on and searching for happiness. You may not always find what you’re looking for, but the journey is worth whatever comes with it.

On this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell calls Mariel Loveland, otherwise known as Best Ex, to discuss her upcoming EP, Good At Feeling Bad. Mariel tells James about her life in lockdown, finding inspiration, and how she learned to stop overthinking her creative process. It’s an illuminating conversation with one of alternative music’s best songwriters, and we think you’ll appreciate the results.

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Charming Liars appear on the latest Inside Music Podcast

California’s latest pop-rock stars, Charming Liars, stop by Inside Music to discuss the reality of releasing music in uncertain times.

Music has an uncanny ability to transport listeners anywhere the artists choose to take them. A great song can take you to the beach at the height of summer, the edge of the universe, or the inside of a car flying down a long stretch of empty highway in the dead of night. That power has never been as appreciated as it is in an age where no one can leave their home, which is why we need good music now more than ever.

Charming Liars create music that takes you places. Their songs are a highlight reel of life’s most compelling moments, with each one laid out in explicit detail to help listeners lose themselves in the moment. You can experience the rapturous joys of sex, the pains of heartache, the exciting uncertainty of new love, and more while enjoying the band’s catalog. The members of the group have made it their mission to showcase the beauty and wonder of existence through music, and we are the ones rewarded for their efforts.

2020 is an exciting year for Charming Liars. After trying their hand at traditional methods of promotion and releasing, the band is choosing to spend the year sharing a series of singles. Each track offers a different side of the band’s diverse talent. It’s a musical smorgasbord of ideas and melodies that makes a strong argument for the group to be one of the most talked-about names in music before 2021 arrives.

On this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell calls LA pop-rock group Charming Liars to discuss promotion and optimism in the age of coronavirus. The band tells James about their decision to pivot their release plans, as well as their feelings about quarantine concerts.

Inside Music Podcast · Charming Liars (Kiliyan Maguire)
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