Ensnared

Brooklyn musician, songwriter, and former pastor Jamison Wake joins us in the studio for this one. We get into Jamison’s musical upbringing, his years in ministry, and the road back to songwriting and creative expression. He talks about The Wheel, an album nearly a decade in the making, and the personal journey behind it, from youthful optimism to a more complicated relationship with the American dream. We also discuss the role of music in building community, his experience establishing a faith community in Brooklyn, and what led him to eventually step away from church leadership. Jamison Wake

We have Jo Roman, Pat Drummond, and Neil Torman of Starcleaner Reunion in the studio for this one. We talk about the band's debut album Umbrella, a record that blends retro-futurist pop, psychedelic textures, jangle, and experimental sounds into something entirely their own. We get into the band's history as longtime friends from Springfield, New Jersey, how their sound has evolved through years of playing together, and the process of recording their most ambitious project to date. Plus, we discuss their upcoming show at TV Eye on November 7 and what comes next for Starcleaner Reunion. Starcleaner Reunion

Eddie Kam of Summer Fling joins us in the studio for this one. We talk about the band's chaotic summer schedule, from four shows over Labor Day weekend to a three hour vineyard set in the Hamptons, a rooftop gig in Bushwick, and a 1:30 AM set at an EDM festival in the Poconos. All while the sake is flowing and Halloween is right around the corner. Eddie tells us how a sixth grade production of The Wizard of Oz helped set the stage for the band, how Summer Fling built an audience through word of mouth and persistent emails, and why they sneak original songs into their cover sets without telling anyone. We also get into what makes a great live show, how to keep a rowdy crowd in check, and the 12 hour music video shoot for their single "Gave Me a Sign." Stay tuned to the end for a live in studio performance of "Gave Me a Sign" by Summer Fling. Summer Fling "Gave Me a Sign" Music Video

We have Nick Gomez in the studio for this one. Nick just got back from touring with Haircut 100, Adam Ant and Squeeze, scored the film You Are Here, and somehow found time to build Dispatch, an email platform for independent musicians. We talk about life on the road, scoring films, and why he decided to make another tool for musicians to pay attention to instead of just posting on Instagram and hoping for the best. Dispatch helps artists collect fan emails, organize contacts, and build campaigns without making the whole process more of a headache than it already is. Nick Gomez Dispatch by Rehearsal Space

We have Dominic Manna of Austin psych band Strange Lot in the studio for this one. Dominic talks about the band’s self titled album Strange Lot, nearly calling it quits, and finding a new direction through late night demos and working with Alex Maas of The Black Angels. We get into the making of “All I Know,” moving from garage psych into a more synth driven sound, and building a new live setup. Dominic also talks about touring Europe, playing with Psychedelic Porn Crumpets and Melody’s Echo Chamber, and figuring out how to keep a band moving forward when things aren’t working. Strange Lot