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Center Stage: An Abandoned Albums Podcast

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Episode 607 - Dan Lord & Adam Guthrie of Pain and Salvo

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2023/10/20

Pain was formed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1994 by friends Dan Lord, Mark "Pose" Milewicz, and Adam Guthrie. Guthrie was a guitarist-songwriter, Milewicz played bass guitar, and Lord became the band's songwriter and lead singer. Pain played music variously described as pop punk, punk rock, and ska. However, in February 1997, lead singer Dan Lord took to the band's website to categorically deny that Pain was a ska band: "There are a lot of styles we emulate and ain't none of 'em from the island of

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Episode 606 - Karina Denike

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2023/10/20

You can't pigeonhole or stereotype Karina Denike. Don't even try. Perhaps best known as the dynamic and talented vocalist of the renowned ska-punk band, Dance Hall Crashers, she's had a career that has seen her genre hop like Dr. Who time travels. The Dance Hall Crashers quickly gained recognition in the ska and punk scenes with their infectious melodies and powerful live performances. Karina's captivating vocals and charismatic stage presence played a crucial role in defining the band's

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Episode 605 - Rhythm Corps

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2023/10/20

Keith had the incredible opportunity to chat with 3/4 of the band Rhythm Corps - Michael Persh (vocals), Richie Lovsin (drums), and Greg Apro (guitars). This interview was a deep dive into their musical journey, creative process, and their work. When they released their debut album Common Ground in 1988, it almost cost Keith his job as the assistant manager of Record World. Turns out his boss took issue with him playing the album 3 to 4 times a shift. During our conversation, the guys explored the

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Episode 604 - Darren Jessee

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2023/10/20

Darren Jessee is a gifted singer-songwriter and troubadour whose captivating melodies and poignant lyrics have earned him a dedicated following in the world of indie and folk music. Darren's songwriting prowess was evident as the drummer for the critically acclaimed band Ben Folds Five. The band's fusion of alternative rock and piano-driven pop produced hits like "Brick" and "Song for the Dumped," and gained the band a loyal fan base. After he departed from Ben Folds Five, he formed the band Hotel

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Episode 602 - Daniel Chavis of The Veldt

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2023/10/20

Thunderlove Studio is less a physical place and more a state of mind. What a treat it was to welcome Daniel Chavis, lead singer of The Veldt, into Thunderlove Studio. Anywho, you may or may not have heard of The Veldt. From where I sit, you should have. As Daniel and I chatted, there may have been several reasons they may not have achieved the type of widespread commercial success back in the early to mid-90s - the least of which is their sound. The Veldt - the band name taken from a Ray Bradbury

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Episode 601 - The Dollyrots

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2023/10/20

Come one, come all, and get ready for an exhilarating journey into the world of one of the most exciting, enduring, and definitely the hardest-working bands around. Ladies and gentlemen, we open Season Six with The Dollyrots! Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas, the dynamic duo behind the band, have been igniting stages and eardrums worldwide with their infectious melodies, unapologetic lyrics, and boundless energy for over two decades. And on this episode, we have the distinct privilege of delving into

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Episode 512 - Singer/Songwriter Anders Parker

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2023/10/20

We’re closing out the season with a big ‘un… per usual! This week it’s the singer/songwriter/guitar slinger with an almost insatiable intellectual and musical wanderlust - Anders Parker. He entered the scene in the mid 90’s when a 4-track recording he made in his Portland, OR apartment, titled Man of Sin, got passed around. Anders then formed a band and began walking a trail that has defined his life, as you’ll hear. As the leader/songwriter/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist of the band Varnaline,

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Episode 511 - Marcos Assis of Cool Sorcery

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2023/10/20

It's a bit misleading to say Marcos Assis of Cool Sorcery because Marcos IS Cool Sorcery. The Brazillian singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist popped into Thunderlove Studio to talk with Geoff and Keith about the four, FOUR, releases he put out under the Cool Sorcery banner last year. Marcos is a one-of-a-kind, and to call him a wunderkind wouldn't be too far of a stretch. He's also the kind of artist you can expect to get when one is raised on a steady diet of Nirvana, The Red Hot

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Episode 510 - Kate Griffin & Shawn Murphy of Above...

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2023/10/20

Being a musician in New Jersey has got to be a tough road. On one hand, you have one of the most revered artists in music history, and on the other hand, you have Jon Bon Jovi. Their combined album sales and streams are too many to count. Eating, breathing, and gigging around those giants and hidden in the cracks and on the backroads are loads of artists who stand on their shoulders and in their shadows. Above the Moon is one of those bands. They are Kate Griffin on guitar and vocals, Shawn Murphy

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Episode 509 - Filmmaker Gorman Bechard

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2023/10/20

If you’re above a certain age, you recall when the world of music reviewing existed beyond the print pantheon of Robert Christgau, David Fricke, and Greil Marcus. In other words, reviewing music was an actual job, and almost every newspaper or magazine had someone who did that. Gorman’s gateway to music examination began as a music writer for his hometown rag, The Waterbury Republican, in Waterbury, Connecticut. Very quickly, Bechard set about blazing the creative path that has led him from “The

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Episode 508 - Justin Kline of Dungeon of Skeletons

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2023/10/20

Do you like power pop? Well, we've got a band for you! Dungeon of Skeletons! Their album Patterns left Geoff speechless, and Keith thought it was the "best album of the year." And they both agree that despite the song title, "Doom and Gloom" is the song of the summer. Once in a while, everything just clicks, and this episode is one of those. Frontman Justin Kline stopped by to talk with Keith & Geoff, and the guys had a great chat about all sorts of things. And we're not speaking out of turn in

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Episode 507 - Annette and Tony from Venus Hum

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2023/10/20

On this episode, Keith and Geoff are joined by two-thirds of the electronic pop band Venus Hum, lead singer and lyricist Annette Strean and multi-instrumentalist Tony Miracle. Third member Kip Kubin wasn't able to join. Venus Hum released their self-titled debut album in 2001, and its follow-up, 2003's Big Beautiful Sky, is firmly embedded on Geoff's desert island album list. The band's wide creative and musical landscape has led to collaborations with the famed Blue Man Group and Hollywood A-lister

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Abandoned Albums Preview of Chronicles

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2023/10/20

We're giving up a sneak peek at our new podcast Chronicles this week. Chronicles is a six-part series hosted by Keith R. Higgons, where he reflects on some of his dating and romantic entanglements over the years. Mark your calendar - all six episodes drop on July 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 506 - Del Barber on Almanac... and more!

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2023/10/20

Three-time Juno Award nominee (the Canadian Grammy Awards) singer/songwriter Del Barber stopped by Thunderlove Studio to chat with Keith & Geoff about his new album, Almanac, as well as... well, everything. When Del began writing the 12 songs comprising his eighth album, he adhered more than ever to a prairie aesthetic. Don't worry, we explain that. Almanac follows Barber’s acclaimed 2021 album Stray Dogs: Collected BSides Vol. 1, made during the height of pandemic restrictions. Stray Dogs, which

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Episode 505 - Mo Troper on Power Pop, His Career, and...

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2023/10/20

Mo Troper is genuinely one of a kind, and that’s who joins Keith & Geoff this week. You should know Mo - Mo is a Portland, OR-based power pop extraordinaire who creates songs with hilarity and hooks that all go hand-in-hand. But that's not all he is and that's not all the lads chatted about. Not to tell secrets outside of school, but Mo perhaps gives the most succinct definition of Power-Pop we've ever heard. And that fits nicely into the discussion on the lasting power of Chris Bell's masterpiece

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Episode 504 - Carrie Clark and Jeff Copas of Sixteen...

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2023/10/20

This week Keith & Jeff are joined by Carrie and Jeff from the Austin, Texas band Sixteen Deluxe. Sixteen Deluxe is an American alternative rock band mainly active in the 1990s, recording initially for Butthole Surfers drummer King Coffey's Trance Syndicate label. They issued one album on Warner Bros. Records and several others on indie labels. Sixteen Deluxe disbanded in 2000, and re-formed in 2010. In 2012, Sixteen Deluxe was inducted into the Austin Chronicle's Austin Music Hall of Fame. In a

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Episode 503 - Pete Argyropoulos & Kevin Haaland of...

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2023/10/20

The energy from musicians in one room borders on magic. Whether or not they say a word, the riffs, the beats, and the rhythms carry their conversation around the room. Sons of Silver feed off this sort of face-to-face energy. A tried-and-true rock n’ roll band, they plug in and unlock a flood of emotions energized by unbridled guitars, fluid percussion, and a distinct vocal howl. After amassing over 5 million YouTube views and receiving acclaim from Consequence of Sound, American Songwriter, Paste,

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Episode 502 - Marvin Etzioni on Lone Justice, Marvin...

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2023/10/20

On this episode, Keith & Geoff welcome Marvin Etzioni into Thunderlove Studio - he is also known as the Mandolin Man. Etzioni is best known as a founder and bassist for the band Lone Justice. He is also a noted songwriter, composer, and record producer. He has released three solo albums in addition to performing with loads of artists. In 1982, Etzioni met Ryan Hedgecock, who shared his love for country and roots music. Hedgecock was already performing with Maria McKee. Hedgecock and McKee asked

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Episode 501 - Mario Quintero of Spotlights

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2023/10/20

Keith and Geoff welcome Spotlights mastermind Mario Quintero into Thunderlove Studio to chat about the band, their career, and their upcoming album, Alchemy For The Dead (drops April 28 via Ipecac Records). Spotlights is Mario Quintero (guitar, vocals, keys), Sarah Quintero (bass, vocals) and Chris Enriquez (drums). The band has released three albums to date: Tidals (2016) Seismic (2018) Love & Decay (2019) Consequence praised their “unique amalgam of sounds that is both heavy and

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Episode413 - Jeremy Chatelain talks Handsome, Jets to...

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2023/10/20

We close our fourth season with an incredible interview with the remarkable Jeremy Chatelain. Originally from Utah’s hardcore scene, fronting the band's Insight and Iceburn, he made his way to New York City and found himself fronting a “supergroup” that became Handsome. Handsome, included ex-Helmet guitarist Peter Mengede and ex-Quicksand guitarist Tom Capone recorded a self-titled debut for Epic Records. The album is known for its aggressive music and incredible lyrics and continues influencing

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