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Just checkin in with some tunes and some shows happening this month! Songs featured in this episode:Kobba- Who We AreBroom- Bad MemoriesRiot Shield- Epilogue Follow the show.www.facebook.com/midwestmusicmondayswww.midwestmusicmondays.podbean.comwww.instagram.com/midwestmusicmondayswww.twitter.com/midwestmusicmon Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Castbox, etc. Sponsorswww.audibletrial.com/midwestmusicmondayswww.nearlyheadlessrecords.bandcamp.com

This week I have Will Houser from the electronic project Frost & Octane. We get into the process of writing electronic music and how he incorporated it in his metalcore album, "The Snowfall EP." Check him out at the links below. https://www.facebook.com/frostandoctane/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKopr3cvSi1KHAV4lvM20VQ https://www.instagram.com/frostandoctane https://open.spotify.com/artist/4wpiVB0cUIr3GuMImb71Ut?si=6H8BJA1ISfGhD1xfFKm4ng&fbclid=IwAR2sHozCxDHCgavMtVDQflhNlMrf9hbSd5fmLRSVM5ZdzV3cjsHrqWIoUhM https://m.soundcloud.com/william-curtis-houser-iv?fbclid=IwAR1khOVA-xz15oOzza0-zyCxjMX4SIbq1doRSO7losOHhkE_Y0-95q-yOiI   Follow the show. www.facebook.com/midwestmusicmondays www.midwestmusicmondays.podbean.com www.instagram.com/midwestmusicmondays www.twitter.com/midwestmusicmon Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Castbox, etc.   Sponsors www.audibletrial.com/midwestmusicmondays www.nearlyheadlessrecords.bandcamp.com

This week I have thrash/punk band Atomic Collapse from Fort Wayne. We dig into their musical influences and talk about their new album, "Chaos Shell." Sorry for all the vaping noise. xD Featured music in this episode were written and performed by Atomic Collapse: "Chaos Shell""In The Name Of Your Lord""Horrid Mastery""Living in Hell" Check them out at the links below! https://www.facebook.com/Atomiccollapse/ https://atomiccollapse1.bandcamp.com/releases Thank you to our sponsors! Nearly Headless Recordswww.nearlyheadlessrecords.bandcamp.com Audiblewww.audibletrial.com/MidwestMusicMondays

This week I have on Wet Face from Fort Wayne, IN. We talk about how Ryan and Steve started making music for this project. Check out all their links below! Featured music in this episode was written and performed by Wet Face: Flys on the Paper Home Mexico Magical Crews   Shigs In Pit commercial also written by Wet Face. Check out Wet Face at all the links below! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmEHKmQSHeER0vuHj5vgeKQ?fbclid=IwAR1hCtm6ZukvLNrYWgU-eLjsw_OcXbOZcf9yixEuX7LulCKkD79UDvzrapo https://www.facebook.com/Wet-Face-192699884979024/ https://www.wetface2.bandcamp.com/releases Instagram: @wetfaceband   Thank you to our sponsors! Nearly Headless Records www.nearlyheadlessrecords.bandcamp.com Audible www.audibletrial.com/MidwestMusicMondays    

Welcome back to Midwest Music Mondays! A podcast featuring DIY and underground music from the midwest states, as well as across the country.  This episode I just give an update on what I’ve been up to and rattle off some of my favorite releases of 2018 with special guest, my daughter Kelsi! Music featured in this episode. Dear Darla- “Lucy Brown” Dear Darla- “Holiday Cup” Girls Night- “Closure” Girls Night- “Atonement”   Thank you to our sponsors! Nearly Headless Records www.nearlyheadlessrecords.bandcamp.com Audible www.audibletrial.com/MidwestMusicMondays

This week I have hardcore punk band No Breaks from Coldwater, MI. We hang out over Skype and talk about the come up of the band, and a little bit about the Michigan scenes. Featured tracks on this episode written and performed by No Breaks. Socialcide Eaten Alive Vice Buzzkill Comfortable Drowning No-Jakes No-Breaks   Check them out online! https://www.facebook.com/nobreaksmi/ nobreaks-mi.bandcamp.com Instagram: @nobreaksmi            

This episode I feature one of the bands that I’m apart of.  Kill Lé Kill is an indie-punk band from Fort Wayne, IN.  3/4’s of the band is really into super heroes. Featured tracks on this episode written and performed by Kill Lé Kill. A Storm The Shanty In Your Car Passerby   Check them out online! www.facebook.com/killlekillband killlekill.bandcamp.com Twitter and Instagram: @killlekillband

This episode I have the pleasure talking with Dan Smith from Listener. Listener was started by Dan back in 2002. I was able to sit down with him after their Indiana show May 17th. Go see them if they come to your area! Featured tracks on this episode were written and performed by Listener. “I Don’t Want To Live Forever” “Good News First” “You Never Lived Because You Never Died” “It Will All Happen The Way It Should”   Check them out online! http://www.iamlistener.com/ https://www.facebook.com/listener/ Twitter: @listener Instagram: @listenerfamilyband

This episode I have Caleb and Steven from Mended. Mended is a 2 piece hardcore band from Madison, WI. We drink Miller High Life, talk about their touring experiences as well as the new EP coming out on Delayed Gratification Records June 3rd! Featured tracks on this episode written and performed by Mended. “Round 2” “Sew Me Back” “Gen X” “I Tried”   Check them out online! www.facebook.com/MendedWI www.mendedwi.bandcamp.com Instagram/Twitter:  @mendedwi

I have a great time hanging out with Aaron and Sam from The Great Flood Catastrophe.  It was fun going down memory lane with these guys.  We also nerd out on Star Wars. Featured tracks on this episode written and performed by The Great Flood Catastrophe: “Emoter” “Circle” “ICE” “Hazardous”   Check them out online! https://thegreatfloodcatastrophe.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thegreatfloodcatastrophe/

In this episode, I have fellow Hoosier band Riot Shield!  They were kind enough to Skype with me while on tour!  Also, Jacob (drummer) sounds just like Patrick from Episode 012.  Please be sure to rate and review on iTunes, email me or hit me up on Facebook.  Let me know what you think of the show.   Featured tracks on this episode written and performed by Riot Shield: “Oathbreaker” “You’re Not Tyler Durden (Just An Asshole) “Epilogue” “Prologue/ROOTS”   Check them out online! www.riotshieldindiana.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/RiotShieldIN   Instagram/Twitter: @riotshieldIN

In this episode, I have my good friend Patrick Quigley.  Patrick is a drummer, and plays in Analecta, Dad Jokes, Chin Up, and Lune.  All very different genres, and all very good bands.  He also books shows at a DIY spot in South Bend! Featured tracks in this episode: Lune- “The Ship is Sinking” Dad Jokes- “Rich Guy Party” Chin Up- “Don’t Give Up The Ship” Analecta- “Our Feet Like Anchors”   Check them out on Facebook! www.facebook.com/lunetheband www.facebook.com/DadJokesSka www.facebook.com/chinupposi www.facebook.com/analecta  

This episode, my buddy Jon Fett stopped by to talk about his bands Dipt and Hang Ten.  We discuss Hang Ten’s hiatus, and the forming of Dipt. Jon books basement shows, is an avid show goer and makes rad pins and patches. Featured tracks in this episode are below: Hang Ten: “Bandwagon” “Reckless Endangerment” “Assembly Line”   Dipt: “Blind Faith Morals” “Blood Suck” “Swear By It” “Auditory Hallucinations” “Carl Panzram Quote”   www.diipt260.bandcamp.com www.hangten.bandcamp.com   www.facebook.com/dipt260 www.facebook.com/hangtengrind   Instagram: @fettjrx                   @recklessendangermentprint

This episode I have my friends Joey and Adam.  They talk about their band Empty as well as other various projects.  This is the longest episode to date, so I hope we can keep you entertained! Arf Arf The music in this episode are below: The View From Outside A Burning House- "A Brief Visit" Empty- "The Cliffs" Empty- "Eternal Restlessness" Anna Meets Wolf- "Sisterchacho" www.theviewfromoutsideaburninghouse.bandcamp.com www.emptyindiana.bandcamp.com www.soundcloud.com/anna-meets-wolf

This week we have Luke and Sam from Vagabonds from Grand Rapids, MI.  We talk about the current situation with their line-up, as well as their love for John Cena and The Baha Men.  Check out the most recent release with Sam’s other project Spider Mansion, which is featured at the end of the episode. www.facebook.com/VagabondsMichigan www.vagabondsmichigan.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/spidermansionband www.spidermansion.bandcamp.com Featured tracks in this podcast were written and performed by Vagabonds. “Escape Route” “Two Weeks” Special track “Cursed” from Spider Mansion.  

This week we have Jerry Fels and the Jerry Fels from Pennsylvania.  Jerry stopped by to play a show at my house back in October and was kind enough to hang out after, to record this podcast.  We talk about his music, of course.  As well as a new album coming out next year.  Find him on Facebook to stay up to date! www.jerryfelsandthejerryfels.com www.facebook.com/jerryfelsandthejerryfels Featured tracks in this podcast were written and performed by Jerry Fels. “I Forgive You (But You Still Suck)” “This Isn’t Going To Get Me Laid” “I Don’t Know Nobody And Don’t Nobody Know Me” “If You Don’t Like Me”   

This week we have Bobby Meader Music from Las Vegas, Nevada.  Bobby started out as a solo artist, that grew into a full band.  Bobby and the band stopped in to do an episode with me after their show in Fort Wayne.  Check out the tour dates on the site below and go to a show! www.bobbymeadermusic.com http://antiquerecords.limitedrun.com/products/543676-bobby-meader-music-breakfast-after-noon-7 Check them out on iTunes and Spotify! Featured tracks in this podcast were written and performed by Bobby Meader Music. “Sometimes I’d Wish You’d Tell a Lie” “Rotating Signs” “Untitled 78” “Patti Mayonnaise”  

This weeks episode features a conversation and music with Austin Parish, singer/songwriter from Fort Wayne, IN.  Austin talks about the tours he's gone on this year, and his VHS tape collection. Check out the links below for more Austin Parish music!    austinparish.bandcamp.com sorrydadrecords.bandcamp.com broom.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/austinclaytonparish Featured tracks in this podcast were written and performed by Austin Parish. "Burn" "Same Place" "El Smacko" "Trapped"

Mike Liorti from Rosedale stopped by on his way through to record the fifth episode of Midwest Music Mondays.  Rosedale is a Canadian based music project, they tour quite a bit throughout North America.  Listen to Mike talk about his experiences, and why he wrote a song about "Taylor Swift!" www.rosedalemusic.net Featured tracks in this show were written and performed by Rosedale. "Speechless" "Online Venting" "Taylor Swift" "Grey"

Henrietta is a band from Orlando, FL. They played a living room show at my house, and said they would also do an episode with me!  They talk about their tour they are on, as well as some fun Dungeons and Dragons texting game, which was pretty interesting. Listen to tracks off their latest record and find out where they are playing next on their tour. www.henrietta.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/henriettafl Featured tracks in this episode were written and recorded by Henrietta. "Greater Fool" "Vacations" "Constantinople" "2,000 Miles (reimagined)"