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Bothering the Band

We ask our favorite musicians super silly questions.

Get ready for some seriously goofy fun as the world’s funniest music podcast skips the usual questions and dives straight into the absurd, asking musicians things like, “What’s your favorite shape of pasta?” Expect raw, hilarious conversations, wild stories, and unbelievable anecdotes that will have you laughing out loud (and maybe cringing, too). But if you"re here for the usual, “What’s your inspiration?”—this isn"t the place. It’s all about the quirky and unexpected!

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Episode #20 - Myron Houngbedji BONUS EPISODE

Bothering the Band ·

2021/07/17

We have a rip-roaring, eye-opening BONUS EPISODE coming at you with Myron Houngbedji, the drummer of the awesomely diverse Baltimore-based angsty indie rock outfit Pinkshift. We discuss the difference between an Optometrist and an Ophthalmologist, getting hurt while playing the drums, and other hard-hitting questions like how many two-year-olds do you think you can beat up at once but what the number is reduced to if some of them have throwing stars. Open a pack of Splenda and savor that shit while

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Episode #19 - Drug Couple

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2021/07/14

The Brooklyn-based band Drug Couple is all about love: love for making music and love for one another. Sitting down with the music-making, real-life couple, Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson and Becca Chodorkoff from their Bed-Stuy apartment was like being invited into their world and relationship; we started as fans of their music and now feel like family, because we got deep with the duo, touching on crazy shit like the end of the world, favorite Disney villains and which first lady gave the best

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Episode #18 - Bret Constantino

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2021/07/07

We bothered Bret Constantino, vocalist of the bold indie psych rock band, Sleepy Sun, while his daughter climbed on him. With five albums and more than a decade in the music business, Bret embraced the moment and answered our silly questions about naps, sunscreen, Keanu Reeves, vending machine snacks, and other stupid shit. Between being a dad, a musician and a chef, this dude deserves a reward for taking the valuable time to talk to us.

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Episode #17 - Giant Drag

Bothering the Band ·

2021/06/30

Getting weird with Annie Hardy and Collin Deatherage‎ of Giant Drag, an indie rock band from Los Angeles, California – that we have been blasting loud while walking through life for a long while – was an adventure to say the least. Their mix of poetic punk rock and subtle scream-o music lends itself perfectly to questions about funky neighbors, conspiracy theories, lemons and coffee, and much more mischief. This interview is as rare as a giant hamster hanging out with a giant peacock, and as fun as

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Episode #16 - Forty Feet Tall

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2021/06/23

From one of their clean apartments in Portland, we got to bother all the members of the awesome band, Forty Feet Tall, which straddles the line between indie rock and melodic punk. It was so much fun to chat with the four-piece outfit, composed of Cole Gann (vocals / guitar), Jack Sehres (guitar), Brett Marquette (bass) and Ian Kelly (drums). We tackled the tough stuff and they left it all out on the table, unanimously voting yes on period sex, talking a ton of shit about the character Ross on

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Episode #15 - Ergo, Bria BONUS EPISODE

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2021/06/19

Bria McCollum also know as Ergo, Bria is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Atlanta, Georgia, who now currently resides in Nashville where she creates songs that use her background as a classically trained musician and mixes in melodramatic, moving pop with punk, metal, alternative and indie. On top of all that, she has a voice like a choir of angels, and she proves it by singing nice notes during the interview. Much of her work contains deep and literal lyrics about

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Episode #14 - Eamon McGrath

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2021/06/16

Having written over 300 songs, including the new single "Cannonball" (featuring Cayley Thomas) from the upcoming record Bells of Hope, Eamon McGrath has developed a body of work that could rival that of any artist on the planet. On top of all of that, he has written two critically acclaimed books, and we are so glad he was brave enough to let us bother him about bears, pancakes, creepy vans, and the smell of cold Canadian nights. Give this episode and Eamon’s music a listen because both are darn

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Episode #13 - Jim Ward

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2021/06/09

Sparta lead singer Jim Ward has never been a typical musician. The El Paso native rarely does interviews these days, especially in reference to the band he started at age 17, At the Drive-In. Ward made an exception for us and he has a new solo project coming out, starting with the single “Paper Fish” and then the album “Daggers” on June 11th!

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Episode #12 - Tyler Williams

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2021/06/02

We have been fans of The Head and The Heart since their music found us in the back of a tea house in NYC a long time ago, and how we came to bother the drummer of the band, Tyler Williams, is a study in not giving up on kismet. We simply tweeted at The Head and The Heart, not expecting anything, so you can imagine our surprise when they got back to us and Tyler agreed to do our silly interview series. Tyler Williams is also a songwriter and arranger in the Seattle-based band, but he currently spends

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Episode #11 - Max Motherfucker BONUS EPISODE

Bothering the Band ·

2021/05/29

We have a badass BONUS episode of BTB this week with Max Motherfucker, the singer of the German hardcore band Christmas. Known for his remarkable live shows, he is an all-around lovely bloke. Max talks skateboarding, educates us on Freikoerperkultur, and what he would do if he found six (not five and not seven) dead tigers in his backyard. Listen loud!

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Episode #10 - William Ryan Key

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2021/05/26

Formerly the frontman of the beloved band Yellowcard, (William) Ryan Key has released two stellar solo EPs, but his new primary focus is scoring television and films. Connecting with Ryan was an absolute joy, topped off by discussing Ryan Gosling, Florida, hope and Star Wars (he co-hosts a podcast dedicated to a galaxy far, far away called Thank the Maker). And we must remind him again to put his house key back on his key chain, and to start journaling. When you listen you’ll know what we are

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Episode #9 - Lyrics Born

Bothering the Band ·

2021/05/19

Talking with Lyrics Born was absolutely amazing. Not only is he a dope ass MC and producer, he is also a chef and now an actor, but more than that he wears his heart on his sleeve and he could not have been more kind and more fun to talk to. From bananas and bandanas to reminiscing about No Limit Records album covers, our conversation was personally priceless, and it shows. On top of all that, LB’s passion shines bright when he talks about the world. His new song ANTI with Cutso is all about anti

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Episode #8 - M.M. Crone

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2021/05/12

Like your 80's hits with a future twist, dreamy hair with moody synths, cryptic lyrics and an indie fix, bothering M.M. Crone was so much fun. Hailing from Montreal, my second favorite city in the world, the band is Margaux Tabary and Philippe. Their music is perfect for mornings, at least that’s when I’ve been listening to it. We thank them both for sitting down with us and doing our silly podcast.Website:http://mmcrone.com/#about

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Episode #7 - Jonathan Jameson

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2021/05/05

As the bassist for raucous yet soulful indie rock band, Delta Spirit, Jonathan Jameson is a man of many surprising talents. Not only is he a musician, but he is a doting dad, and he is also studying to become a priest. This edition of Bothering the Band is full of surprises and even carne asada. Lastly, before you listen, I must say that their song "Bushwick Blues" is one of my absolute favorite songs of all time, so it was a complete and utter honor to bother Jonathan

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Episode #6 - Pat Via & Mitch Mitchell

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2021/04/28

Holy shit! What can we say about this interview? You just gotta listen to it. You will laugh your ass off, because Pat Via and Mitch Mitchell, 2/3 of January Jane who are absolutely hilarious. From not-so-subtle drug references to quoting It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, this NSFW Bothering the Band wasn't a bother at all, but pure chaotic fun. Grab a drink, take your pants off and give it a good listen. Website: https://www.januaryjane.com/

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Episode #5 - Racquel Jones

Bothering the Band ·

2021/04/21

As insightful and thought-provoking as it is whimsical and intimate, our interview with Racquel Jones dove deep into existential pathos. She eloquently discusses everything from burgers to the afterlife, as well as her new album, IgnoRANT, which is dropping on April 23rd. The album is an exploration of expression, and a wrecking ball coming at your preconceived notions of women, the world, the future and the right now. An artist, performer and poet, Racquel is a renaissance woman, and an absolute

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Episode #4 - Brandon Welchez BONUS EPISODE

Bothering the Band ·

2021/04/17

One half of Crocodiles, the amazing lo-fi new wave band that seamlessly mixes noise pop with a splash of indie indulgences, Brandon Welchez is a gentleman of the world and he brought that wisdom to this interview, graciously letting us bother him about everything from spitting off the Eiffel Tower to Zodiac signs and killing bugs. Enjoy this episode of Bothering the band with Brandon Welchez (pronounced like the grape juice).

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Episode #3 - Lily Mao

Bothering the Band ·

2021/03/04

When Lily Mao was 10-years-old, her father gifted her a guitar for Christmas, and from that moment she taught herself to play and sing and has been writing songs since 2008. She performs original music on stages, subway platforms, street corners, anywhere she can connect with people through musical expression. Based in NYC and backed by her band The Resonaters, Lily made us feel lucky that we got to bother her, because (mark our misspelled werds) she is about to blow up. Website:

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Episode #2 - Katie Malco

Bothering the Band ·

2021/02/14

Armed with only an old telecaster and her sultry voice, Katie Malco has toured extensively with the likes of Julien Baker, Jenny Lewis, Bob Mould, Dawes, Kevin Devine, This is the Kit, BC Camplight, The Joy Formidable and We Were Promised Jetpacks. She released her debut album, ‘Failures’ in 2020 on 6131 Records, and it is with great pleasure we get to bother her.

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Episode #1 - Fences

Bothering the Band ·

2021/01/31

Holy hell, let’s welcome Christopher Mansfield aka the one and only Fences to the podcast. He is a musician/songwriter/artist and the reason I wear overalls. He is a poet at heart and has worked with huge names, such as Tegan & Sara, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and we are thrilled to have him on the Bothering the Band podcast, while he is hiding in the desert or pretending to be a horse running to and fro in Los Angeles. He is arguably one of my favorite musicians and I am thrilled to introduce

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