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Fuegostine"s Music Club

Matt Firestine (fuegostine)

Fuegostine’s Music Club is a deep-dive conversation series hosted by music curator Matt Firestine (@fuegostine), spotlighting the artists shaping today’s most meaningful music. Each episode goes beyond the surface — into the stories, heartbreaks, creative struggles, breakthroughs, and real-life moments that fuel the songs we love.From breakout songwriters to touring veterans, the Music Club brings you honest conversations about artistry, mental health, career pivots, creative identity, and what it

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29:06

Hayden Calnin on ‘Middle Night,’ Creativity at...

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2026/01/13

Australian singer-songwriter and producer Hayden Calnin joins the show to talk about the inspiration behind his latest EP Middle Night, the creative pull of late-night songwriting, and his fascination with the paranormal and esoteric. Hayden opens up about how film sound design shaped his production style, why he avoids “demo-itis,” and what it’s like balancing the many roles modern musicians carry — from producing and scoring to navigating social media. We also explore the making of fan-favo...

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26:08

Touring, Trauma & Therapy: The Reality of Artist...

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/12/12

In this episode, Matt speaks with Terra Lopez, artist and Community Manager at Backline, the nonprofit delivering free mental health and wellness services to musicians and music industry workers. Terra shares powerful insights about the realities of touring, the emotional and financial barriers artists face when seeking help, and how social media has intensified the mental health challenges within the music world. We discuss Backline’s case-management system, their partnerships with venues an...

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36:34

Colby Acuff: Songwriting, Touring, & Navigating...

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2025/12/08

On this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club, Matt talks with Colby Acuff who opens up about his path from Idaho to Nashville, the creative process behind his albums, and the challenges facing musicians in a rapidly changing industry. Colby dives into: The influences that shaped his sound, from classic rock to modern countryThe inspiration and stories behind his songs, including Rolling With the WindThe impact of AI-generated music on human artists and the industryBalancing social med...

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26:24

BIG SPECIAL - Their Story, Sound and Creative Process...

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/12/01

In this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club, I sit down with BIG SPECIAL, a rising punk duo known for vulnerable, soulful style. We talk about their creative process, the story behind their music, how they developed their sound, and what’s coming next. If you love discovering new music, underground gems, and artists before they blow up, this conversation is for you. In this conversation on Fuegostine's Music Club, Joe of BIG SPECIAL and Matt explore the concept of 'Dig' as a purpose-built clos...

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24:54

Harrison Storm

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/11/24

In this conversation on Fuegostine's Music Club, Matt talks with Harrison as he explores the complexities of performance, discussing the balance between vulnerability and the fear of being perceived. He highlights the unique connection that can occur between artists and their audience when openness is embraced. About Harrison Storm: Harrison Storm’s sublime second album, Empty Garden, casts a spell from the moment it opens, starting with sonic shifts from hypnotic pop and ghostly folk, whic...

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59:43

HARMLESS

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/11/14

In this conversation on Fuegostine's Music Club, Nacho Cano, also known as Harmless, shares his musical journey from childhood influences to his current experiences as an artist. He discusses the evolution of music consumption, the impact of social media on the music industry, and the struggles artists face today. Nacho reflects on his new album, expressing feelings of disconnection from the music scene and a desire for a return to authenticity and community in music. He emphasizes the import...

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29:18

Daffo

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/11/07

In this conversation on Fuegostine's Music Club, Gabi, also known as Daffo, shares her musical journey, influences, and the themes of her new album. She discusses her songwriting process, the challenges of navigating expectations in the music industry, and the realities of touring. Gabi reflects on the rewarding aspects of connecting with fans and the importance of personal expression in her music. The conversation also touches on her experiences in Europe and her thoughts on essential albums...

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35:07

JOSEPH

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/10/30

On the newest episode of Fuegostine's Music Club, I (fuegostine) sit down with the band JOSEPH. We talk about their adjustment to being a sister duo instead of a trio, the evolution of their music, navigating the music industry and their upcoming album among other things. I hope you enjoy the conversation I had with Meegan and Natalie. About JOSEPH: For nearly a decade, Oregon-bred indie-pop trio Joseph have performed a certain emotional alchemy with their music, channeling their deepe...

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31:30

Bryan Andrews

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/10/23

On this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club, I (Matt) sit down with country singer Bryan Andrews and we talk about growing up in a small town, his turn to music from a blue collar job, and the country music and the state of the world. I hope you enjoy the conversation I had with Bryan. About Bryan: Bryan Andrews is a talented country/rock singer and songwriter hailing from the small town of Carrollton, Missouri. His journey into music began at the age of 17 when he picked up a guitar f...

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40:19

Luca Fogale

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/10/09

In this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club I (fuegostine) sit down with singer-songwriter Luca Fogale. We talk about getting better everyday, his upcoming album, and finding authenticity in social media. I hope you enjoy the episode with Luca Fogale. About Luca Fogale: Canadian singer/songwriter Luca Fogale has a clear mission with his music: to provide comfort and sanctuary, not just from the cruel world that can so often bring us down, but from the dark thoughts and messy fee...

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34:43

Ruston Kelly

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/09/10

On this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club, I talk with Ruston Kelly, on his new album, a rediscovery of self as well as social media being a giant machine. I hope you enjoy the conversation I had with Ruston Kelly. About Ruston Kelly: Ruston Kelly is an American singer-songwriter known for his blend of Americana, alt-country, and rock music, often exploring themes of addiction, recovery, and personal transformation in his lyrics. He emerged from a musical family in South Carolina, str...

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28:55

The Brummies

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/08/27

On this episode of the podcast, Fuegostine's Music Club, I sit down with the band The Brummies and talk about their newly released album, touring, and the story behind one of my favorite songs off of their newest album, Drift Theory. I hope you enjoy the conversation I had with The Brummies. About The Brummies: The Brummies exist in the space between now and nostalgia, crafting immersive soundscapes that feel both familiar and otherworldly. Rooted in storytelling and sonic experimentation, ...

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27:16

Motherfolk

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/08/21

On this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club I sit down with Nate of Motherfolk to talk about their new album, the progression of Motherfolk's music as well as social media being the kind of gold standard for musicians making it nowadays. I hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast. About Motherfolk: Motherfolk is a Midwest indie rock band that originated from a writing project between two college friends. The band, known for their light-hearted, groovy-rock sound and dedication to tac...

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32:10

Briscoe

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/08/11

On this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club I talk with Briscoe about growing up in Texas, touring and their upcoming album. This was a fun one and I hope you enjoy the conversation I had with Briscoe. About Briscoe: West of It All, the debut album from Americana folk-rock band Briscoe, is a coming-of-age soundtrack set against the backdrop of the Texas Hill Country. Written in the Lone Star State and recorded in North Carolina, it’s an album that charts its own musical geography, with produ...

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31:23

Sons Of The East

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/08/04

In this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club I sit down with Nic of Sons Of The East. Together we talk about making music for over a decade and how that's changed over the years. We talk about growing up in Australia a little bit as well as the odd phenomenon that was their music not being super popular in Australia right away. About Sons Of The East: Sons Of The East are an indie-folk band from the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia. Band mates Dan Wallage, Nic Johnston and Jack Roll...

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26:20

Windser

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/07/30

In this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club, I sit down with indie artist Windser. Among other things, we talk about his approach to making music, the release of his self-titled album back in May and what artists kind of inspired him growing up.I hope you enjoy this conversation I had with Windser. More about Windser: Windser is the solo moniker singer/songwriter Jordan Topf chose after retreating to a house in the rural Northern California mountains. In early 2020 he emerged from isolation ...

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34:36

OSKA

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/07/24

In this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club, Matt (Fuegostine) sits down with OSKA to talk about her new album, growing up and the music scene in Austria, as well as maybe her favorite karaoke song. Hope you enjoy this episode with OSKA. About OSKA: Growing up in a small village in Lower Austria, OSKA moved to Vienna at 18 to study her first love; music. She started busking in streets and squares of the capital while also studying pop and jazz singing. She signed to Nettwerk in 2020 and relea...

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26:08

Matt Schuster

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/07/07

On this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club, Matt (fuegostine) sits down with country artist Matt Schuster to talk about some of his recently released music, what connecting with fans means to him as well as finding ways to stay authentic to himself in the realm of social media. I hope you enjoy the conversation I had with Matt. About Matt Schuster: Matt Schuster, an emerging country talent, embodies a unique blend of nostalgia for a bygone era and a visionary drive for the future. Hai...

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31:49

Lily Kershaw

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/06/27

In this iteration of Fuegostine's Music Club, Matt (fuegostine) talks with singer-songwriter Lily Kershaw about her newest album, what depression can do to creativity and if there is such thing as a guilty pleasure song. I hope you enjoy the conversation with Lily Kershaw. About Lily Kershaw: The strongest tool Lily Kershaw wields is her voice, both in the simmering ferocity it carries and the poetry it speaks. For sophomore album Arcadia, she is ultimately telling a story of acceptance, bo...

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34:15

SYML

Fuegostine"s Music Club ·

2025/06/17

On this iteration of Fuegostine's Music Club Matt (fuegostine) talks with SYML. We talk about the sync process for songs, what it was like growing up in 90s Seattle as well as his new music. I hope you enjoy the conversation with SYML. About SYML: SYML is the solo venture of artist Brian Fennell. With over one billion lifetime streams, SYML—Welsh for “simple”—makes music that taps into the instincts that drive us to places of sanctuary, whether that be a place or a person. Born and ra...

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