A-Sides

Detroit guitarist Sammy Boller first appeared on A-SIDES at the end of 2025 to share details on his solo album, Midnight Garden, on Episode 219. 40 episodes later Sammy is back for a follow-up, with details on Citizen Zero and their new music, making lasting connections and friendships within the industry, working with Jim Kaufman, and recent movies we've enjoyed. Huge thanks to Sammy for returning to the podcast and special thanks to Kevin Chiaramonte for setting up this conversation. You can find Citizen Zero's music on your favorite streaming platform and be on the look-out for new music from the band. Tickets are available for their December 4th performance here. Sammy also has his own website with links to music and merch. Thanks for listening!

Emerging rock band Scarhaven has released a slew of new music in 2026, with more forthcoming, and is now touring as a support act for Alien Ant Farm. The band's drummer Michael "Shap" Shapira joined A-SIDES for Episode 248 to discuss gearing up for touring, the band's friendship, working with Jim Kaufman, and teased what's coming in 2027.  Big thanks to "Shap" for being a guest on this latest episode of A-SIDES. You can follow along with the band on their website and check out their merch and more here! Their music is available on all streaming platforms, too. Thanks for listening!

First appearing last August on Episode 203, Michael Rubin of King Falcon returns to A-SIDES. On September 18th, the band will be releasing a new EP called Bloom, and Michael shares details behind the creation of this exciting new music. We also talk about samples, musical influences, emotional lyrics, and more music forthcoming for King Falcon. Huge thanks to Michael for returning to the podcast. The band's catalog is available wherever you stream music, with the physical copies of Bloom coming soon. You can also follow along with Michael and King Falcon on the band's website. Thanks for listening!

A frequent source of discussion on A-SIDES has been the band Cheap Trick, with occasional splashes of Jellyfish and The Beatles. If you enjoy any of those bands (or all three!), you definitely need to check out Central Illinois musician Don Mabus' latest album, Brighter Day. Don joins Episode 246 to share details on the recording of his new record, his favorite Beatle, even performing in Sturgis, and an encounter with a member of Cheap Trick! Huge thanks to Don for the fun and insightful conversation. Listen to Don's new album Brighter Day on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you find you music. And if you live here in the Peoria, IL area, hit him up for a copy on CD!

One of the earliest guests on A-SIDES was Toschie from Norwegian hard rock band Audrey Horne back in 2022 following the release of Devil's Bell. Guitarist Arve Isdal, who has also produced several of the band's albums, joined Episode 245 to speak on the band's newest release, Achilles, the evolution of the band's sound, and more! Huge thanks to Arve and Audrey Horne, Shane Handal of Atom Splitter PR, and to all who listen! You can check out Audrey Horne on your favorite music app, follow the band on Bandcamp, and purchase physical copies through Napalm Records.