Part-Time Rockstar Podcast

Episode 251: Justin Taylor (Country/Rock) [Southern, MD]

Episode 251 features Justin Taylor from Southern Maryland. He is a songwriter and musician who has been touring and releasing music for many years now. He has worked with the likes of Sam Grow and has also lived in Nashville for periods of time. We are playing a show together this Saturday February 3rd, at Cafe611 in Frederick, MD, so I wanted to get him on the show to talk about his experience in the music scene and get to know him a little bit. It was a really fun, in-depth conversation, and I hope you enjoy it. I should also mention that in light of the show this weekend, this is a bit of a special release episode, and episode 250 will be officially airing next week because I have a very special guest.
On this episode, I featured Justin’s song “Over You,” which you can find wherever you stream music. Justin’s sound oscillates between country and rock, so we had a lot of common ground to discuss in the interview. Definitely go follow Justin on all the socials and consider coming out to the show this Saturday. It also features Amanita, Salughwise, & Volumetric Thing. Thanks for listening and supporting local music.
 
SHOW THIS SATURDAY WITH THE HOLLOW TRUTHS AT CAFE 611
 
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Episode 249: Choking On Flowers [Indie Rock] (Maryland)

Episode 249 features a new band from Maryland called Choking On Flowers. I became friends with the guys after a video shoot that we did at The Hangar Studio in Columbia, MD. They are an indie rock band with a real chill sound that combines garage rock, alternative, and funk, among other influences, delivering raw authenticity and infectious grooves. I featured their new song called ‘Rhythm Girl,’ which was recored at Pocketdoor Productions, and is not yet released, but you'll hear it here first. If you like it, definitely go check out Choking On Flowers on all social media platforms. In the conversation I spoke with Devin, Bryan and Eli and we talked about songwriting, recording, working, and Ravens playoff speculation. Thanks for supporting local music and local artists. 
 
Choking On Flowers at Part-Time Rockstar Spotlight Sessions
 
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Episode 248: No Trees Touch The Sky (Rock) [Philly]

Episode 248 features Chris from No Trees Touch The Sky, an alt-rock band from Philly. They draw their influences from The Deftones, Mars Volta, and Incubus, among others. In the episode, I featured the band's new song ‘Enrhythm,’ which you can find wherever you stream music. In our conversation, we talked about all things Philly, as well as songwriting and how to find inspiration while working the grind. No Trees Touch The Sky has upcoming shows in Atlantic City on 1/26 and 2/17 in Mount Holly, NJ. Thanks for listening and supporting local music. Please follow or rate the podcast wherever you are streaming if you’d like to help us out. 
 
 
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Episode 247: Raised By Sheep (Prog Rock) [Lynchburg, VA]

Episode 248 features Raised By Sheep from Lynchburg, VA, a progressive rock band. In the interview, I spoke with the bassist/keyboardist of the group, John Mesh. We discussed college life, music philosophy, and the band's influences. The episode includes the tracks Endless Ocean and Existence. If you enjoy either track, you can find them on Apple Music and Spotify. Thank you for listening and supporting local music.
 
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Episode 246: Goddamn Wolves (Indie Rock) [Raleigh, NC]

Episode 246 features Goddamn Wolves, an indie rock band hailing from North Carolina. They draw influence from classic alternative rock bands such as the Replacements and Pixies. Goddamn Wolves is led by Chris Weilding and Laura McCullough. The band has released three EPs: "Goddamn Wolves," "Dauphine," and "Resign Yourself." The latter was recorded with the exceptional engineer Missy Thangs at Fidelitorium Recordings in Kernersville, NC.
In the episode, I showcased two brand new songs that just dropped on January 5th: ‘older, slower’ and ‘everything is free.’ If you enjoy either of them, you can stream them wherever you listen to music. I had a really fun conversation with Laurq and Chris, delving into the origins of the band, their style of songwriting, the Raleigh music scene, as well as Laura’s brush encounter with Courtney Love. It also turns out that we will be playing a show together at The Night Rider 5/4 in Raleigh. Thank you for tuning in and supporting local music.
 
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Episode 245: Early Exit (RocK) [NYC]

Episode 245 featured Early Exit, a rock band from New York City. Their influences range from Green Day to Fall Out Boy to the Arctic Monkeys. The band’s latest release is called 'Return to Sender,' and I featured 'Favorite Lies' and 'Paralyzed' on this episode. If you like either of them, you can stream them wherever you listen to music. You can also find the band on any and all social media platforms. In my conversation with Kyle, we talked about the NYC music scene and songwriting primarily. Thanks for listening and supporting local music.
 
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Episode 244: Letsbeastronauts [Indie Rock] (Baltimore, MD)

Episode 244 features Letsbeastronauts from Baltimore, MD. They are an alternative/indie rock band that reminds me a lot of Brand New. In the conversation, I spoke with Cliff & Eddie. We talked a lot about the backstories behind the new songs, including life, death, suicide, and getting things off your chest through the medium of art. I featured my favorite song of theirs called ‘Overdose,’ as well as another track called ‘Close your eyes’ at the end of the episode. If you like either of them, definitely check them out wherever you listen to music. Thanks for supporting local bands and the local community.
 
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Episode 243: Mark Dunn (Rock Guitarist) [Richmond]

Episode 243 features Richmond native Mark Dunn, who is a guitar shredder with a solo album currently out. The album was produced by Andrew Coleman, who has worked with everyone from Prince, Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, The Rolling Stones, etc. Mark is also a hardworking session player, teacher, and creative. We had a very lively conversation on how to make it in the modern age as a musician, as well as our mutual favorite guitar heroes. I featured Mark’s tracks ‘Jesus At the Corner Bar’ and ‘Round.’ If you like either of them, you can find them on Apple Music/Spotify. Thanks for listening and supporting local talent.
 
https://markdunnguitar.com
 
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Episode 242: Jeff Ojeda (Phase Music Management) [Vancouver B.C.]

Episode 242 features Jeff Ojeda of Phase Music Management based in Vancouver, B.C. Over the years, he has worked with the likes of Nickelback, Florida Georgia Line, Morgan Wallen, and others in the Big Loud crowd. He began his journey in the music scene by playing in a relatively unknown touring band before transitioning into graphic design and management. Currently, he is managing a country/americana artist named Kyle Mckearny, whose music is featured in this episode. The song is titled ‘Mercy.’ In our conversation, we delved into the early years of Jeff’s career, along with some entertaining behind-the-scenes stories from the industry. The interview was both insightful and fun. Jeff even shared the time when he received an early demo of the song ‘Cruise’ by FGL but didn’t initially like it. Whether you are involved in music or management, we hope you find the episode interesting. Thank you for listening and supporting local music.
 
https://phasemgmt.com
 
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Episode 241: Bright Kelly (indie pop rock) [Philadelphia]

Episode 241 features Bright Kelly from Philadelphia, PA. Currently releasing music under his solo moniker, he is also the frontman of the band called The Great Enough, which gained success opening for Imagine Dragons and other big names. Bright is a hardworking songwriter, and I appreciate his lyrics for their creativity and bluntness. He has one best all-time lyrics I’ve ever heard from any guest on this show, in calling Keith Richards a sorcerer in ‘Jesus Was A Socialist.’ So he’s earned my respect for that alone. Beyond his lyricism, he appears to be an extremely positive and amicable person to work with. I believe his attitude will continue to serve him well, and I am now a fan of his music, which I would describe as Imagine Dragons meets a street-wise version of the Goo Goo Dolls. I featured two of his songs, and if you enjoy them, you can find them wherever you stream music.
During our conversation, we delved into the backstage drama of opening for 20,000 people, the state of the music industry, the importance of supporting other artists, and we may have talked some trash about some venues (just kidding). Bright is active on all social media, so you can follow him there for his tour dates. Thanks for listening and supporting local music.
 
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