The Nardcast

Epic podcast with San Diego artist Derek Morris. He has been in the music scene for over a decade and we talked about his journey as an artist. From being in punk bands to his solo project and his thoughts on the music scene, check out this week's episode of the podcast. More info: www.thenardcast.com

On this episode, I hung out with Danny and Tim of San Diego rock band Kid Wilderness. Danny talked about the songwriting process and they both talked about the upcoming EP "Kinder Walden." More info: www.thenardcast.com

San Diego blogger and U-T San Diego video editor Lara Hochuli talks about her new blog and gives relationship advice. This is a special Valentine's Day about the first time we said the "L" word, love languages, and more.

Invited the San Diego indie rockers Grizzly Business back on the show to promote their upcoming self-titled EP and their EP release show. We also talked about the music scene and randomly talked about whatever we wanted because we're cool! Songs: Grizzly Business - "Puebla" Grizzly Business- "Rich Girls" More info: www.thenardcast.com

I invited my friend and bassist of San Diego punk band The A-Bortz, Aaron, on this episode to talk punk music in San Diego. We talked about racist dogs, Tinder,turkey bacon, taco shops under cooking their potatoes, Scotch, San Diego music venues, and the existence of the punk scene in San Diego. Songs: Western Settings – “Humiliations Galore” DFMK – “Donde Estas?” Making Incredible Time – “Bloody Murder” Shinjoku Riot – “Disappearing” Jon Cougar Concentration Camp – “My Favorite Place” The Waste Aways – “Dream Girl” The Bertos – “All Around You” Sunnyside – “Margaritaville” Bat Lords – “Screwdriver” Dan Padilla – “1987 Motherfucker” (Arcade Inferno cover) The A-Bortz – “Staying Numb”

In 2014, I've posted 17 episodes that featured 70+ songs. In this episode, I've selected 10 of my favorite songs featured on the podcast this year. From Ed Ghost Tucker to Brothers Weiss and Dr. Seahorse, here are my favorites. Brothers Weiss – “Conversations” Grizzly Business – “Civil War” The Como Brothers Band – “Late Nights” The Night Owl Massacre – “Keep On Dancin’” Gayle Skidmore – “Paper Box” (Nardcoustics version) Dr. Seahorse – “Adore You” Without Papers – “Landlord” Ed Ghost Tucker – “Sofia” The Lovebirds – “Echo” Soft Lions – “Earth Energy” Closing Song FKA Twigs – “Two Weeks” More info: www.thenardcast.com

Here's the last episode of 2014. I featured Christmas tracks from San Diego rock band Old Tiger and San Diego pop rock band Flaggs. I've also featured new tracks from up and coming bands from San Diego such as Cardboard Truckers, Super Buffet, and Good Morning Coffee. Oakland-based singer-songwriter Thadeus Gonzalez and Los Angeles-based Soul/Pop band Carly and the Universe featured new material as well. Enjoy! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Songs: Flaggs – “Please Santa” Old Tiger – “The Best Part of Christmas” Cardboard Truckers – “Scapegoat” Super Buffet – “All This Time” The Yes Team – “Provided” Good Morning Coffee – “Pick Up” Thadeus Gonzalez – “Our Connection” Carly and the Universe – “Open Heart” More info: visit www.thenardcast.com

Here's a special podcast for my girlfriend Emily. She's leaving for the holidays and I wanted to make a podcast just for her which includes some of her favorite Christmas songs. Songs: Bing Crosby - "I'll Be Home For Christmas" Phil Spector - "Winter Wonderland" featuring Darlene Love Nat King Cole - "White Christmas" featuring Dean Martin. Kurt Elling - "Cool Yule" Mel Tormé - “The Christmas Song” Bing Crosby - "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" Nat King Cole - "This Christmas Song" Burl Ives - "Holly Jolly Christmas" The Beatles - "Christmas Time Is Here Again"

Happy 6 year anniversary. All I can say is that I'm very happy to know that people actually check out the podcast, watch the videos, and read the articles. Keep listening! As always, I've featured some amazing talent from San Diego and a rock band from Oakland. Please show them some support by listening to their music and following their pages. I've included links in the photo slide show. Songs: Cleopatra Degher - "California Forest Fire" Derek Morris - "Love Letters" Gerald Levert - "I Just Can't Help Myself" Johnny Gill - "Behind Closed Doors" Midnight Track - "Don't Be Proud Of Me" Spider Heart - "Bullet" PRyhme - "U Looz"

Dope music on this episode. Featured 8 solid tracks from California, Minnesota, Iowa, and U.K. Songs: Reverend Stickman - "These Shoes" Ladysoal - "Bus Driver Blues" Palms Vincent - "Get Together" Colin Clyne - "Merry Go Round" Radio Drive - "A Taste of Heaven" Hanging from the Rafters - "Over Me" Clifford XL - "Wax On" Artt Lifted - "Creep" More info visit www.thenardcast.com Subscribe to podcast on Stitcher Radio and iTunes.

On this episode I promoted music from Texas, UK and San Diego. I also talked about upcoming concerts and events that I'm emceeing. Another podcast with a wide range of genres. I played punk, alternative, r&b and electronica. Songs: Midnight Track - "I Don't Trust Anyone" Cardboard Truckers - "Longboard" Marqay - "Fly Away" LW - "I Be Me Remix" Technicolor Hearts - "Pretty" Poppy's Field - "Music on a Roundabout" More info visit www.thenardcast.com Follow us on stitcher radio and itunes. www.twitter.com/thenardcast www.facebook.com/thenardcast www.instagram.com/thenardcast

On this episode I promoted music from San Francisco, New York and San Diego. I also talked about upcoming concerts and events that I'm emceeing. The range of music was a good mix. From garage rock band Soft Lions to Brooklyn-based hip-hop artist Keez MC and San Francisco rock band The Skinny Guns, here's a few bands that are rocking it in the indie world. Thanks to the wine, I was ranting about a bunch of nothing. Enjoy. More info: www.thenardcast.com Follow the show on instagram and twitter.

In this episode, I hung out with Steven Woods. He hosts his own music show called "Lost Weekend". Lost Weekend is an alt-country show on The Independent FM every Sunday from 10AM-12N PST. He educated me on country music. From Jason Isbell to Ryan Bingham and Andrew Combs, Texas native Steven Woods spins country music on the Nardcast. Enjoy. More info: www.thenardcast.com Info on Lost Weekend: www.facebook.com/lostweekend22 www.twitter.com/lostweekend22 www.spreaker.com/user/lostweekend22

On this episode, I hung out with Josh Zimmerman of the San Diego Indie- folk/Americana band called The Silent Comedy. We talked about everything from traveling to his childhood and the music scene in San Diego. We talked about how music and film has changed over the years and how EDM is becoming more mainstream. We also talked about how the Casbah helped the band with their success and how much of an impact the venue have on the San Diego music scene. Enjoy! Songs played: The Silent Comedy - "God Neon" More info: www.thenardcast.com

Hey friends! On this episode, I promoted Nashville based based Blues/Pop Singer-Songwriter Alyssa Jacey. She's dropping her seventh studio called “Destined" on May 13th. I also featured tracks from San Diego female fronted indie duo The Lovebirds and San Diego based folk/country singer-songwriter from Seattle Suzanne Thomas. In search of finding awesome music in the Bay Area, since I'll be taking a vacation there (I Hope) in mid-July, I bumped into hard rock/indie rock band from San Francisco who goes by The Skinny Guns. I also fell in love with Oakland pyschedelic rock band Spider Heart. I also promoted upcoming shows happening in San Diego this week (May 13 - May 18) and promoted new music releases out this week which included Michael Jackson, The Black Keys and more. Enjoy and Share. More info on the bands -- please visit www.thenardcast.com Songs Played: Alyssa Jacey - "Don’t Fight The Love" The Lovebirds - "Echo" Suzanne Thomas - "My Friend" The Skinny Guns - "Legless" Spider Heart - "Under the Gun" Outro Song: The Midnight Society - "Washington" Info on the artist -- please visit www.thenardcast.com

Hello Nardicans and welcome to another episode of The Nardcast. It's been a while since the last post. On this episode, I decided to go global with the music. I featured music from Canada -- played a track from a hard rock/blues band called Albatross. I also played a track from Canadian singer-songwriter M.E Law. Featured a track from her latest album titled " Peace, Love, Death and Chocolate". I also explored the music of Ohio. Featured two hip-hop artist from Ohio. Played the latest single from Yaves -- pronounced [Yah-Vess] -- I apologize for screwing up the name -- even after I heard him pronounce it on youtube. I also featured another hip hop artist who is from Ohio but is based out of New York -- goes by Taylorman. I couldn't do a podcast with out promoting San Diego artists. I featured a 19 year old pop rock artist Jara -- pronounced [jar-rah] Kinda rhymes with Sara. Unfortunately I didn't pronounced this right and I apologize. We also featured a track from the female front band Sister Speak. I featured a track from their debut album. I hope you enjoy the music and keep on listening to the podcast. Songs Played: M.E Law - Part Time Angel Sister Speak - Chicago Dream Albatross - Evil Woman Jara - To Die For Yaves - One Wish Taylorman - Count This Paper Outro Song: Neighbors to the North - Never Leave Me Alone Info on the artist -- please visit www.thenardcast.com

On this episode, I interviewed actor, comedian, rapper, entrepreneur, record producer, radio, and television personality, Nick Cannon. He's a busy guy but had the opportunity to kick it with me to promote his new album, "White People Party Music", which is out Today. He also responds to the whiteface controversy. Some of you know he grew up in San Diego, so we talked about that as well as his career in radio. We also talked about his new hairstyle and what made him go "cheetah print". Talked about his acting career and much more. Tune in and Enjoy. Songs Played: Nick Cannon - Looking For A Dream More info: www.thenardcast.com Subscribe to Iutnes + Stitcher Radio Find us on Twitter and Facebook!

Hello Nardicans -- It's been a while since I've put together a new podcast. I was a little rusty but I'm glad I got one in. On this episode, I featured a new and unreleased track from singer-songwriter, Tori Rogg, called "Keeps". Acoustic Indie Pop Artist, Christine Sweeney, talks about her band tracking new songs in the studio and we featured a track from her "Live from the Bitter End" album. I featured the latest single from Indie/Hip Hop Artist, Klokwize, called "I Want You". Plus tracks from KON and The Shyfox. Singer-songwriter from Costa Mesa, Derek Joe, is performing at the Anaheim Farmers Market (Anaheim) and Hoson House (Tustin). Both shows on Thursday, March 27th. Enjoy. Songs: Christine Sweeney – “Book Upon My Shelf” Derek Joe - "Waiting on the Moon" Tori Rogg – "Keeps" Klokwise – “I want You” King of Nothing – “Carol And Sullivan Freestyle” (Prod. Jeftuz) The Shyfox - "City Lights" More info at: www.thenardcast.com Follow me on facebook and twitter. Subscribe on Itunes and Stitcher Radio.

In this episode I featured Rock and Folk/Pop bands. Discovered awesome Rock and Reggae bands on Monday that I've found on reverbnation. Be sure to give them a listen and share their music. For the last three months, Pop/Folk Band, Ed Ghost Tucker, have been working with the team at SnowGlobe Studios to create their first official music video for their single, "Sofia." which I featured on the show. Ed Ghost Tucker will be releasing the video this week and I interviewed them about the release of the video. Tune in to get an exclusive listen of the song. I promoted Listensd's 1 year anniversary show, happening this Sunday. I also gave details about SD Fair's Battle of the Bands and Singer-Songwriter contest. Deadlines are right around the corner. I will be launching a new segment called "Nard's Neighborhood" in April. Details in this podcast. Songs: Foreign Suns - High Lights Blank Way - Wiped Out Without Papers - Landlord Ed Ghost Tucker - Sofia END TRACK: Screeching Weasel - American Suicide Show notes and information on the bands can be found at http://www.jarnard.blogspot.com Follow me on facebook and twitter! Like us and subscribe to the show on ITunes and Stitcher Radio!

In this episode, I hung out with singer/songwriter, Trevor Davis, and Producer, Mark Suhonen. They make the duo, Dr. Seahorse. We talked about their numerous years working together as a group, musical influences, traveling, and San Diego's music venues. The group dissected their latest album, "Go" and compared the album to their freshman album, “Symptoms of Trend”. We also talked about their upcoming FREE show, SoundDiego LIVE at the Hard Rock Hotel with Vokab Kompany on Feb. 28th. Click here to RSVP: http://bit.ly/1bg1XPF Starts at 7:30PM Hosted by Robin Roth of 91X Hosted Happy Hour sponsored by Jack Daniel's 7-8PM 21+ Songs Played: Intro - Dr. Seahorse - "Communicate" Dr. Seahorse - "Adore You" Show Mentions: http://www.drseahorse.com http://drseahorsemusic.com https://www.facebook.com/drseahorsemusic https://twitter.com/drseahorsemusic http://www.twitter.com/drseahorse http://www.sounddiego.com https://www.facebook.com/TheVokabKompany