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Center Stage: An Abandoned Albums Podcast

Center Stage: Abandoned Albums Podcast

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RED ROSE WAY

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2025/10/22

Red Rose Way is an emerging alternative rock band blending emotive vocals, dynamic guitars, and anthemic hooks into a sound that feels both classic and contemporary. Rooted in raw honesty, their songs explore love, resilience, and self-discovery, balancing introspection with big, arena-ready energy.Drawing influences from modern alt-rock and timeless pop craftsmanship, Red Rose Way creates music that connects instantly with heartfelt lyrics delivered with conviction and melodic power. This is my

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PETE DROGE

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2025/10/08

Singer-songwriter Pete Droge joins Center Stage for an in-depth conversation about his new album Fade Away Blue—a powerful and deeply personal collection that explores themes of identity, healing, and renewal. Emerging from the Pacific Northwest in the mid-’90s with his debut Necktie Second and its breakout single “If You Don’t Love Me (I’ll Kill Myself),” Droge quickly became known for his wry, heartfelt songwriting and timeless melodies. Over the years, his music has appeared in films like Dumb

65:05

LOS YESTERDAYS

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2025/10/01

Los Yesterdays are a California-based band carrying the torch of Chicano soul into a new era. Formed in 2017 by drummer/composer Gabriel Rowland and singer-songwriter Victor “Bad Vic” Benavides, the group began as a studio project rooted in a deep love for vintage East L.A. soul.Their sound—warm, nostalgic, and timeless—draws from Motown, doo-wop, and Latin soul traditions, blending sweet harmonies, textured instrumentation, and heartfelt storytelling. What started as a nod to the past has grown

75:15

THE LADIES OF ...

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2025/09/17

The Ladies Of… are an Atlanta-based rock supergroup featuring James Hall, a notable figure in the city's music scene. Their sound is rooted in rock and roll, with Hall's lyrical prowess and dynamic vocals at the forefront.Since their formation, The Ladies Of... have released several albums. Their music showcases a blend of raw energy and poetic songwriting, earning them a dedicated following in the Atlanta area and beyond. The band continues to perform and record, contributing to the rich and

68:00

AARON NUDELMAN of MENSCLUB

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2025/09/10

Mensclub emerged from San Francisco’s anti-indie scene in the early 1990s.They dubbed themselves “the hardest rocking band in the Bay Area,” and they lived up to it—delivering full-throttle, no-frills hard rock that channeled the raw energy of the Midwestern trifecta of the MC5, Grand Funk Railroad, and The Stooges. Mensclub became an underground staple through frequent West Coast tours, their music brimming with tongue-in-cheek swagger, heavy riffs, and a punch-to-the-gut rock

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CLAY TARVER of CHAVEZ

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2025/09/03

Clay Tarver first came on the radar in the late ’80s as the co-founding guitarist for Boston’s Bullet LaVolta, a band that mashed up punk grit with hard rock muscle and a little post-punk weirdness. The band burned bright, fast, and called it quits by 1991.Not long after, Tarver hooked up with Matt Sweeney, James Lo, and Scott Marshall in New York to form Chavez, releasing two beloved albums, Gone Glimmering (1995) and Ride the Fader (1996). They went quiet for a while, but never really broke

01:09:41

JEFF GARBER of CASTOR

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2025/08/20

Jeff Garber is a versatile singer‑songwriter and composer whose musical journey stretches from indie‑rock roots to TV soundtracks. In the ‘90s, he led the Champaign‑Urbana group Castor, known for shifting time signatures with effortless flow (Castor, Tracking Sounds Alone). He later fronted National Skyline and Year of the Rabbit, showcasing his range across shoegaze, post‑punk, and alt‑rock. These days, Garber’s focus has shifted toward composition—he scores for Netflix hits like Virgin River and

01:11:11

DAUZAT ST. MARIE - A partnership in life and music.

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2025/08/13

Dauzat St. Marie—that’s dō-zaht saynt mah-ree—the husband-and-wife duo of Mat Dauzat and Heather St. Marie can strip a song to its bare bones and still hit you right in the heart.They started out in the alt-rock-leaning Hydrovibe, but traded the volume wars for something sharper: acoustic-forward, harmony-rich, folk-Americana with a backbone. Their debut EP Falling Again set the tone—grit, heart, and zero filler—and they’ve been relentless road warriors ever since, sharing stages with Pat Benatar

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SCHUYLER FISK - the voice of an independent.

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2025/07/30

In addition to being an actress, Schuyler Fisk (pronounced Skylar) is a noted singer/songwriter.From the beginning, she has marched to the beat of her own drummer, carving a low-friction, roots-pop path that favors sincerity over flash and homegrown hustle over industry hype. After signing with Universal Records and experiencing a bit of major-label chin-channery, Fisk trusted her gut and asked to be released from her contract to pursue an independent path. Schuyler recently stopped by Thunderlove

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CHRISTOPHER DOWD of FISHBONE

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2025/06/25

Fishbone is a genre-defying band from Los Angeles that emerged in the early 1980s, blending ska, punk, funk, metal, and soul into a high-energy, explosive sound.Known for their chaotic live shows and fearless musical experimentation, Fishbone challenges genre and racial boundaries in the alternative rock scene. With landmark albums like Truth and Soul and The Reality of My Surroundings, and despite commercial ups and downs, Fishbone remains a cult favorite and a vital influence on artists across

01:16:43

JAY RYAN of DIANOGAH

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2025/06/18

Jay Ryan is a Chicago-based musician best known as the bassist for the instrumental post-rock trio Dianogah.Formed in 1995, Dianogah earned cult status for their unique two-bass lineup and collaborations with recording engineer Steve Albini. Ryan’s melodic, percussive playing helped define the band’s heavy and cinematic sound. Named after the garbage-loving monster from the original Star Wars film, the band consists of Jay and fellow bassist Jason Harvey in tandem with drummer Kip McCabe. Dianogah

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Amanda and Mike from BAD MARY

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2025/06/11

Bad Mary—fronted by dynamic vocalist Amanda Mac, her husband Mike Staub on bass and vocals, her father Bill Mac on drums, and David Henderson on guitar—is a Long Island-rooted glam‑punk outfit known for wild energy and sharp wit.Formed in 2011, draws on ’70s punk (Ramones, Blondie) and theatrical rock influences, blending classic punk, glam, and pop-punk elements into a sound that’s loud, fast, and fun. A staple of NYC venues like Arlene’s Grocery and Pianos, they’re also expanding via live

01:19:10

RACHEL FANNAN - a true musical polymath.

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2025/06/04

Rachel Fannan is a versatile American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and poet. She gained prominence as co-lead vocalist of the psychedelic rock band Sleepy Sun and later fronted the Los Angeles-based rock band Only You.Fannan has collaborated with various acts, including UNKLE, Anywhere, Black Mountain, and Pussy Riot. Her solo work spans genres like pop, rock, jazz, and folk. Beyond performing, she is an Emmy-winning commercial vocalist and has contributed to video game soundtracks,

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Multi-hypenate DAVE PAULSON

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2025/05/28

This week, we welcome multi-hyphenate Dave Paulson into Thunderlove Studio to talk about Sandusky, Ohio, the album he wrote as a tribute to the Chris Farley movie "Tommy Boy." It evolved into a career-spanning conversation with Dave, which included music journalism, major label record deals, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. This is our conversation with Dave Paulson. LINKS Sandusky, Ohio, on Bandcamp The Privates on Bandcamp The Pink Spiders

01:16:12

Music Supervisor TRICIA HALLORAN

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2025/05/21

Tricia Halloran is a Los Angeles-based music supervisor and indie music curator with a career spanning radio, film, and television. She hosted Brave New World on KCRW for 15 years, introducing artists like Death Cab for Cutie and The Eels to wider audiences.Her music supervision credits include Dead to Me, New Amsterdam, Tully, and Sound of Freedom. Halloran also shares monthly indie music recommendations through her Substack newsletter, Brave New World. LINKS Brave New World Tricia on IMDB

01:12:23

BILL McSHANE of ULTIMATE FAKEBOOK

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2025/05/14

Bill McShane is the lead vocalist and guitarist of Ultimate Fakebook, a power pop trio formed in 1994 in Manhattan, Kansas. Alongside bassist Nick Colby and drummer Eric Melin, McShane helped craft the band's signature blend of catchy hooks and energetic performances.Their 1999 album, This Will Be Laughing Week, garnered critical acclaim. After disbanding in 2003, McShane explored other projects and later reunited with Ultimate Fakebook for new releases like 2020's The Preserving

01:17:25

SETH TIMBS of FLUID OUNCES and MORE!

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2025/04/30

Seth Timbs is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist renowned for his sharp songwriting and piano-driven pop-rock.Seth first gained attention in the late 1990s as the frontman of Fluid Ounces, a Murfreesboro, Tennessee band celebrated for their intricate arrangements and witty lyricism. Fluid Ounces carved out their niche with a blend of jazz-inflected piano hooks and power-pop energy. Following the band's disbandment in 2008, Timbs continued to evolve his sound through solo

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Emerging Artist JESS YAFFA

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2025/04/23

Drawing from life’s experiences, Jess Yaffa has a keen ability to transform personal experiences into relatable anthems. Her debut album, Thoughts That Keep Me Up at Night, released on April 4, 2025, showcases her commitment to authentic storytelling. Collaborating with Grammy-winning producer Scott Jacoby, known for his work with Coldplay and John Legend, Yaffa delivers a collection of songs that are both polished and deeply personal. Beyond her music, Yaffa emphasizes the importance of sharing

01:31:12

RYDIAN DAFYDD & RITZY BRYAN of THE JOY FORMIDABLE

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2025/04/16

Their debut, A Balloon Called Moaning, released in 2009, introduced the band’s signature sound with soaring hooks grounded by a robust backbone of driving bass and drums. They quickly followed this with The Big Roar in 2011, which garnered critical acclaim for its raw intensity and infectious energy, spearheaded by the single “Whirring.”Subsequent albums, including Wolf’s Law and Hitch, further explored sonic experimentation, reflecting the band’s ability to balance intricate guitar work with

01:08:36

MURRAY ATTAWAY of GUADALCANAL DIARY

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2025/04/09

Murray Attaway, the distinctive voice behind Guadalcanal Diary, helped shape the American alternative rock landscape of the 1980s. The band blended Southern storytelling with punchy jangle-pop, earning critical acclaim for both its bold sonic experimentation and Attaway's literate songwriting. Though the group never reached the heights of some of its Athens, Georgia, contemporaries, the band's influence quietly rippled across college radio and beyond. Murray recently joined us in Thunderlove

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