Part-Time Rockstar Podcast

Episode 318: Padded Waltz (Indie Rock) [Boston, MA]

Episode 318 features Padded Waltz from Massachusetts. They are a sci-fi indie rock band, and I featured their track “Hand Me Down” on this episode. In the interview, I spoke with Jess and Drake about how they got this project started, the backstory and ethos behind the band, songwriting, music school, work, and more. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists.
 
This year’s PTR Fest is June 28th at Fishhead Cantina.
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Episode 317: Day-Glow Foxes (Indie Rock) [Worcester, MA]

Episode 317 features Day-Glow Foxes from Massachusetts. They have a new album out called Modern Eschatology. On this episode, I featured their track “Little Apocalypse." If you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. In the conversation I spoke with Sam and we talked about songwriting, the end of the world, working a day job, and campus shows in Massachusetts. Thanks for listening and supporting local art.
 
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Episode 316: Billy Rooster Band (Rock) [Baltimore]

Episode 316 features William and Brendan from the Billy Rooster Band. Billy is a rock musician from Baltimore, MD, currently releasing new music. Brendan Clarke, a.k.a. Bassclarke, is a longtime alum of the show. William Flagle, a.k.a. Billy Rooster, released an album in 2024 called That's Just Life and has some new singles out this year as well. I featured his tracks "That's Just Life" and "Save Me" on this episode. If you like them, you can stream them wherever you listen to music. His upcoming shows are on 4/26 at The Depot in Baltimore and 5/8 at Ottobar in Baltimore. In the conversation, we covered a lot of ground—talking about his writing style, influences, and the shows he's been playing. Brendan also chimed in quite a bit throughout. Thanks for listening and supporting local music.
 
 
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Episode 315: LSDaniel (Tiny Van Shows) [Indie Rock]

Episode 315 features LSDaniel from Tiny Van Concerts. We played an unofficial showcase with him back in March, which was a lot of fun. Daniel is an indie artist with an EP out called LSDaniel. He’s currently releasing new music, and I featured his tracks “DIY Daddy” and “Blue Gatorade” on this episode. If you like them, you can stream them wherever you listen to music. In our conversation, we talked about being a DIY musician, building stages, and creating your own shows when needed. Daniel also wanted me to mention that he’ll be running a Bonnaroo group party on Wednesday, June 11, so if you’re planning on going to Bonnaroo, you can find him there. Thanks for listening and supporting local music!
 
 
 
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Episode 314: My Blue Hope (Charlotte, NC) [Indie Rock]

Episode 314 features Aaron Lawrence of My Blue Hope. They’re an indie rock band from Charlotte, NC. The band has a new EP out, and I featured their track “Borderline Hope” on this episode. If you like it, you can stream it wherever you listen to music. In the interview, we talked about their writing process, the Charlotte music scene, borderline personality disorder, and why being creative as a working adult is an overall positive and worthwhile exercise. Thanks for listening and for supporting local music!
 
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Episode 313: Space Casino (Indie Rock) [Boston, MA]

Episode 313 features Space Casino, an indie rock band from Boston, MA. They’ve just released a new album titled Elephants in the Room. I featured their track “Get Away” on this episode — if you like what you hear, you can stream it on any major music platform. In the interview, I caught up with Chris and Jared to talk about the ups and downs of life in an indie band — everything from writing and recording to the challenges of getting their music heard. We also got into their YouTube channel and the creative work they’re doing there. As always, thanks for listening and for supporting local music.
 
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Episode 312: The Flip Phones (Indie Rock) [Arlington, VA]

Episode 312 features The Flip Phones from Arlington, VA. In the interview, I spoke with Lindsey and Ryan, an acoustic-driven indie duo releasing a brand-new album this Friday. I featured their track “Polaris” on this episode, and if you like it, you can find all their music on Spotify or wherever you listen to music. In the interview we delved into all things writing, working, and staying inspired, and they even shared a song (by someone else) that was very germane to the conversation. If you're in NOVA and want to see them play, The Flip Phones will be posting all their dates on social media. Thanks for listening and supporting local music! 
 
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Episode 311: Naive Nature (Philly) [Indie Rock]

Episode 311 features Jackson of Naive Nature out of Philadelphia, a longtime friend of the show. Since his initial appearance as a guest, we have played many shows together in Philly, and he has become part of our core friend group there. I also have to give a shoutout to Scoopski, aka Jim, who is now Naive Nature’s drummer. We have a show coming up this Saturday, March 29th, at The Iris Garden Bar at Restaurant 198 in Burtonsville, MD, featuring Naive Nature, The Hollow Truths, The Jamie Frank Trio, and 2 Dollar Bill. The show starts around 7 PM, with The Hollow Truths closing at 10 PM. In this conversation, we talked about everything Naive Nature has been up to, including releasing new music, touring the East Coast, and being featured on local radio. I also featured Naive Nature’s track “Alright” on this episode. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists!
 
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Episode 310: Brendan Clarke (B. Clarke) [Baltimore, MD]

Episode 310 features Brendan Clarke, AKA B. Clarke on Spotify, AKA @bassclarke on IG. He is quite possibly Baltimore’s busiest bass player. He plays with Old Eastern, Crooked Plants, and many others, including my band. He recently released a brand new solo EP called Late Winter. In this episode, I featured his track “Piojitos.” The episode also includes my brother Dylan, making his return to the show after first appearing way back in episode 3. In our conversation, we talked a lot about all things Baltimore, as well as the story behind Brendan’s track, which was loosely inspired by T. Swift. Thanks for listening and for supporting local art!
 
 
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Episode 309: SXSW 2025 recap episode ft. Brendan Lane, Souls Extolled, & Dominic Delaney (Austin, TX)

Episode 309 is a special South by Southwest recap episode featuring Brendan Lane and The Sugar Packets, Dominic Delaney, and Souls Extolled. Our shows went off great this year, and I dare say it was our best SXSW yet. Big gratitude and thanks to Liberty Bar in Austin for hosting us, as well as to Tiny Van Shows. Also, a special shoutout to Chicken Ranch Records for always putting on their showcase. The episode is divided into three sections, with Zack from Souls Extolled starting it off. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists!
 
3:00 Souls Extolled (Zach Black)
14:00 Dominic Delaney 
26:00 Brendan Lane & The Sugar Packets
 
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