🎙️ **Welcome back, metal maniacs!** This week, we’re sitting down with not one, but two returning guests Chantal Roeske (guitar/vocals) and Addison Eilers (recording engineer/bass).

Two musicians who have carved out a space in the Michigan music scene with a sound that’s both chaotic and calculated. Their band is a sonic force, blending 90s hardcore, riot grrrl energy, and mathy punk rock into something truly unique.

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🔥 If you haven’t experienced **Tonguecutter** yet, now’s the time. This trio out of Muskegon, MI, delivers blistering punk and punchy riffs with intricate rhythms and fierce, unapologetic vocals. Their sound is raw, their live energy is undeniable, and their music sticks with you long after the last note fades.

💥 **The Birth of Tonguecutter** – How did this band come together? What’s the story behind the name?

🎵 **Breaking Down the Releases** – From the debut EP *Tupperware Party* to their latest full-length *Minnow*, we dive into the evolution of their sound, writing process, and how their music is both technically impressive and fiercely emotional.

📀 **Minnow Album Talk** – - What themes and inspirations shaped the record? - How did they blend two different recording sessions to complete the album? - What was it like working in the studio with Addison shaping the sound? - How does *Minnow* expand on the groundwork laid by *Tupperware Party*?

🎥 **Music Videos & Marketing Fun** – - The making of the **"Urgency"** music video—how did the vision come together? - The release schedule leading up to the album drop: - *"Urgency"* – First single - *"Dust Collector"* – Next up - *"Big Ol’ Tree"* – Dropping in April - Full **album + vinyl** release on **May 2nd**! - **Vinyl preorders are coming soon!** 📣 **BIG ANNOUNCEMENT** – Tonguecutter is hitting **Caterwaul Fest in Minnesota on Sunday, May 25th at 3:30 p.m.!** What does this festival mean to them, and how are they preparing?

🛠️ **Learning Curve – Chat About the Label** – What’s it been like working with **Learning Curve Records**, and how has the label helped push the band forward?

🎤 **Live Shows & Scene Love** – - What’s it been like performing these new songs live? - What’s next for Tonguecutter? Any special shows coming up?

🐟 **Lightning Round Fish Bowl** – A rapid-fire Q&A inspired by the *Minnow* theme, where the band draws music-related questions and answers on the spot.

⚡ **Why This Episode Matters** Tonguecutter is proof that underground music doesn’t need to follow the rules—it just needs to be **loud, unapologetic, and real**. Their music is technical yet raw, structured yet wild, and above all, honest. Whether you’re a fan of punk, math rock, or just powerful musicianship, this band is one to watch.

💬 **Join the Conversation!** What’s your favorite Tonguecutter track? Excited for *Minnow*? Let us know in the comments and be sure to check out their music at **[www.tonguecutter.com](https://www.tonguecutter.com)** and **[tonguecutter.bandcamp.com](http://tonguecutter.bandcamp.com)**.

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