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November 11, 2025Episode 1071 hr 8 min
e107 // Chris Kallian (Take The Flame)
Chris Kallian (vocalist of Take The Flame & music producer) joins the show to celebrate headlining with Take the Flame, finding a band on Craigslist, learning how to learn, and so much more - enjoy!Support Chris //| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/chriskallian/| Take the Flame // https://www.instagram.com/taketheflame/| Recording Studio // https://www.instagram.com/kallianproductions/0:00 Chris is Here!1:23 Take The Flame Headliner6:58 Becoming a Frontman13:29 Commonalities of Creatives16:49 Starting Music with Filming Covers24:32 Finding First Band on Craiglist32:51 When a Band's Honeymoon Phase Ends37:06 Creating with Logic vs Vibes41:36 How Teaching Music Affects Playing45:25 Learning How to Learn51:08 Moment You Felt Successful57:35 Filming "Eye of the Storm"59:57 Currently Learning1:07:42 Support Chris!In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to share stories of success and laugh at the mishaps that (inevitably) happen along the way. Musicians, photographers, videographers, producers, designers - we can learn something From Everyone.Follow Peter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterjtmedia/https://www.peterjt.com/
October 7, 2025Episode 1061 hr 4 min
e106 // Coltin Little (Photo, Video, Merch, Quarantined)
Coltin Little (photographer, videographer, merch guy and guitarist in Quarantined) returns to the show to celebrate his first full US tour with Dreamwake supporting Thousand Below, realizing he'd been shooting in jpeg for years, learning how to do merch, his BMTH cover band, Hospital for Souls, and so much more - enjoy!Support Coltin //| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/c_stunna_/Support Quarantined //| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/quarantined_ct/| Linktree // linktr.ee/QuarantinedctSupport Hospital For Souls //| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/hospitalforsouls_band/| Linktree // linktr.ee/HospitalForSouls0:00 Coltin is Here!0:41 Hire Coltin for Tour0:53 Support Quarantined1:22 A LOT Has Changed in Two Years3:48 Merch Guy is the Face of the Band to Showgoers7:52 Discovering Determination via Drums10:45 Learning How to Do Merch16:14 Balancing Doing Merch with Photo/Video22:00 Crossing the US Multiple Times with Dreamwake27:51 Nightly Content Workload31:04 Discovering RAW Photos After 3.5 Tours39:05 Van Break-In Filmed by Fake Security Cameras47:03 Full Circle Moment with Thousand Below58:04 A Moment Coltin Felt Successful1:00:13 Hospital For Souls (BMTH Tribute Band)1:03:35 Follow Coltin!!In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to share stories of success and laugh at the mishaps that (inevitably) happen along the way. Musicians, photographers, videographers, producers, designers - we can learn something From Everyone.Follow Peter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterjtmedia/https://www.peterjt.com/
September 23, 2025Episode 1051 hr 6 min
e105 // Shane Emery (Anthms)
Shane Emery (guitarist of Anthms) joins the show to celebrate their upcoming EP, "Does It Ever Get Better?", trusting the bold creative vision for the 'Storm Chasing' music video, how fatherhood has shaped his creative drive, his experience on House Hunters, and so much more - enjoy!Support Anthms //| EP Preorders + Merch // https://anthms.bigcartel.com/| 'Storm Chasing' Music Video // https://youtu.be/kQV3z76Dv6k?si=ZFK19iIB4ioBdOT0| 'The Burbs' Music Video // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYM1Xr3Qq7Q| Performing with Hot Milk in Hamden, CT on Sept 26, 2025| Free Show at Small Town Music Festival in Danielson, CT on Oct 11, 2025| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/anthmsband/| Linktree // linktr.ee/anthmsFollow Shane //| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/shaner3313/0:00 Shane is Here!0:30 $0 Anthms Show on 10/11/25 in Danielson, CT0:44 New EP "Does It Ever Get Better" on Oct 170:58 "Storm Chasing" Music Video is Brilliant!2:22 Finding a News Studio to Film In12:27 Trusting the Direction of Anthms16:14 Adding Your Voice to Pre-Existing Momentum19:47 Leap from Rhythm to Lead23:54 Struggling to Trust Yourself31:38 Fatherhood's Effect on Musical Drive36:03 Discovering Bass at 7 Years Old40:36 Lessons from First Shows45:12 Say What You Will & The Worthwhile Fight52:56 On a Bridge During a Tornado55:32 Being on House Hunters1:04:52 Support Anthms!1:05:44 Follow Shane!In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to share stories of success and laugh at the mishaps that (inevitably) happen along the way. Musicians, photographers, videographers, producers, designers - we can learn something From Everyone.Follow Peter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterjtmedia/https://www.peterjt.com/
September 9, 2025Episode 1041 hr 13 min
e104 // Drue Bernal (Crush++)
Drue Bernal (drummer of Crush++) joins the show to celebrate their upcoming month-long tour with The Callous Daoboys, his experience directing the video for, "If You Never Jumped", feeling successful at Buc-ee's, the Pokemon card he's been chasing, and so much more - enjoy! Support Crush++ //| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/crushplusplus/| Vinyl // https://1126records.com/collections/crush| Website // https://crushplusplus.lsnto.me/crushcrushcrush| YouTube // https://www.youtube.com/@crushplusplus/Follow Drue //| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/mothchrist/0:00 Drue is Here!0:51 Crush++ touring with The Callous Daoboys 9/12/25 - 10/12/256:44 Life on Tour is Sweaty11:49 High School Tours15:25 Drums Didn't Come Easy21:11 Creating Within Guidelines28:39 Only Knowing Drums30:45 "I Don't Know How To Use Email"33:48 First Show Was At Pizzaria Uno36:21 1A - Drums, 1B - Pokemon39:54 Never Having a Drumset at Home43:37 The Inception of Crush++ 50:17 'Like a Fever Dream' Music Video54:38 Music Videos Are About Making a Moment1:02:04 Moment Drue Felt Successful1:05:40 Currently Learning 1:07:53 These Boys Love Omegle1:12:43 Support Drue!In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to share stories of success and laugh at the mishaps that (inevitably) happen along the way. Musicians, photographers, videographers, producers, designers - we can learn something From Everyone.Follow Peter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterjtmedia/https://www.peterjt.com/
August 26, 2025Episode 1031 hr 24 min
e103 // Cal Cadoret (Loudsounds)
Cal Cadoret (vocalist of Loudsounds) joins the show to celebrate his band's new single, "Lenora", how he culled 40 songs into one album, how a dulcimer lead him to creating "adult" music, creating music inspired by film, and so much more - enjoy!Support Loudsounds //| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/loudsoundsband/| YouTube // https://www.youtube.com/@loudsoundsband/| Linktree // https://linktr.ee/loudsoundsband/| Spotify // https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Gc0G9AwYdTqHcsM0CyrYA?si=f0xNMhYhQvKeYUsYDDcgNQ| Bandcamp // https://loudsoundsband.bandcamp.com/Follow Cal //| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/calvicad/0:00 Cal is here!0:24 'Lenora' out now!1:05 Recording with Matty Connolly2:59 Sharing Art as an Introvert8:39 Culling 40 Songs into an Album10:59 Isolation is a Gift15:35 The Goal is Improvement24:15 What Belongs on an Album?28:30 It Started with a Dulcimer34:37 An "Adult" Entry to Music40:38 Humor as a Shield46:16 First Show was in Cal's Backyard49:05 The Downside of Playing Guitar and Singing55:38 Making Music Happen57:57 Visually Inspired Music1:01:33 Creating Film Scores1:10:41 Adventures on Tour1:15:29 Moment of Success1:19:52 Currently Learning1:23:24 Support Cal! In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to share stories of success and laugh at the mishaps that (inevitably) happen along the way. Musicians, photographers, videographers, producers, designers - we can learn something From Everyone.Follow Peter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterjtmedia/https://www.peterjt.com/
August 11, 2025Episode 1021 hr 8 min
e102 // Derek Witt (The Flood)
Derek Witt (guitarist of The Flood) joins the show to chat about the release of their new album, "Vitality", the intricate concept that runs throughout the tracklist, how BMX taught him life lessons that empower his musicianship, and so much more - enjoy!Support The Flood //| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/theflood_band/| Linktree // https://linktr.ee/theflood_band| Spotify // https://open.spotify.com/artist/33GBLbBYY8FH03LlW95EhX?si=NR4ZkiR3QXij6PCh0gJhcwFollow Derek //| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/derekwhips_oakwoods/0:00 Derek is here!0:30 NEW ALBUM 'VITALITY' OUT NOW2:29 Loving the DIY Days5:20 Working with Tim Sullivan8:51 First Band at 27 Years Old14:29 Creativity as a Muscle18:50 Inside the Album Concept25:01 Taking Feedback on Song Demos28:12 Life Lessons from BMX34:46 Building BMX Trails42:23 Palladium Mainstage for 2,000 People46:38 Appreciating Beginners49:23 Upcoming Goals for The Flood52:05 Life Before the Band54:15 Tracking in Full Takes58:16 Life Outside Music & BMX1:03:07 Currently Learning1:06:29 Support Derek!!In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to share stories of success and laugh at the mishaps that (inevitably) happen along the way. Musicians, photographers, videographers, producers, designers - we can learn something From Everyone.Follow Peter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterjtmedia/https://www.peterjt.com/
July 31, 2025Episode 1011 hr 16 min
e101 // Paul Gianini & Sean Lawless (Five Stories Falling)
Paul Gianini & Sean Lawless (guitarists of Five Stories Falling) join the show to chat about performing at Shoreline Summer Fest, reviving the band after some time off, how being involved in multiple musical projects has helped them, what life looks like for them outside music, and so much more - enjoy!Support Five Stories Falling //| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/fivestoriesfallingct/| Linktree // linktr.ee/fivestoriesfallingct| Merch // https://fivestoriesfallingct.bigcartel.com/Follow Paul //| Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/pajohnFollow Sean // | Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sean_flawless/0:00 Paul & Sean are here!0:42 Milford Skatepark Show 8/30/252:53 Shoreline Summer Fest8:04 Handling Supportive Feedback13:04 Learning to be Kind to Self17:00 Pros & Cons of Self-Production24:37 Descent to Hiatus28:19 The Benefit of Multiple Musical Projects36:35 Control What You Can Control38:12 Return From Hiatus45:16 First Intros to Music53:01 Career Highlights1:03:10 Currently Learning1:08:20 Life Outside Music1:13:27 Support Five Stories Falling!In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to share stories of success and laugh at the mishaps that (inevitably) happen along the way. Musicians, photographers, videographers, producers, designers - we can learn something From Everyone.Follow Peter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterjtmedia/https://www.peterjt.com/
July 14, 2025Episode 1001 hr 11 min
e100 // Brian Lindberg (Rose Lane)
Brian Lindberg (guitar in Rose Lane) joins the show to chat about the unique product of teaching himself bass, how skateboarding influenced his resilience, coming back after a falling out with music, the best night Rose Lane's ever had, and so much more - enjoy!Follow Brian // | Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/b_lindberg88/Support Rose Lane //| Watch 'The Hate You Speak' // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJJF3QGJRMg| All Links // linktr.ee/roselane_ma| Performing at City Sound Studios, Ronkonkoma, NY on 8/22/25| Performing at Ralph's Rock Diner, Worcester, MA on 9/5/25| Performing at New England Metal and Hardcore Fest Pre-Party, Worcester, MA on 9/19/250:00 Brian is here!0:06 Thanks for 100 Episodes1:58 Support Rose Lane6:20 Buying First Bass9:40 Only Upstroking15:07 Getting Into Forgotten Screams19:18 The Beauty of Skateboarding24:09 From Ska to Metal29:11 Meeting Anthony31:14 A Falling Out With Music37:56 Getting Into Circumstances41:04 The Roles in Every Band47:57 Joining Rose Lane53:37 Rose Lane's Best Night58:19 Current Practice Routines1:02:16 What Motivates Growth?1:08:35 Life Outside Music1:09:36 Support Brian!In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to share stories of success and laugh at the mishaps that (inevitably) happen along the way. Musicians, photographers, videographers, producers, designers - we can learn something From Everyone.Follow Peter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterjtmedia/https://www.peterjt.com/
Matty Connolly (guitar in Euclid, drums in Shapethrower, bass in Edict & producer at Mind's Mirror Audio) returns to the show to chat about managing creative burnout, balancing all the projects he's involved with, what he's learned from producing other bands, why he would've been described as the "bad kid", and so much more - enjoy!Follow Matty // | Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/mtthwcnnlly/Support Euclid //| Watch Warrior // https://youtu.be/7pH3HAS6Fhk?si=faT-6RWBOFBfJ4DA| Tickets for Tough Luck Fest (9/6/25 in Boston, MA) // https://www.toughluckfest.com/tickets| Tickets for Entheos Headliner (11/25/25 in Worcester, MA) // https://www.tixr.com/groups/thepalladium/events/entheos-147865| Merch // https://euclid.bigcartel.com/| All Links // linktr.ee/euclidofficSupport Shapethrower //| Headlining at Ralph's Rock Diner (7/19/25 in Worcester, MA) // tickets available at door| Tickets for Dreamwake Headliner (8/8/25 in Hartford, CT) // https://www.seetickets.us/event/dreamwake-the-lost-years-release-show/656230| Tickets for The Miles Between Headliner (8/16/25 in Fall River, MA) // tickets available at door| All Links // linktr.ee/shapethrowerSupport Edict //| Headlining at Alchemy (7/12/25 in Providence, RI) // tickets available at door| Tickets for No Cure headliner (7/21/25 in Hamden, CT) // https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-cure-tickets-1424242550809?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLCZmpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp0AOuD2IfonnZ7XXK4fkSgmNzAp5ZJirkYfdPJ__V6pis5GnrfwoZaTlbqXC_aem_VZInRVCRM6EBDtll2BD1uQ| Tickets for Back From the Dead Fest (9/13/25 in Brooklyn, NY) // https://dice.fm/event/pye5vl--back-from-the-dead-fest-5-13th-sep-the-meadows-new-york-tickets?lng=en-US| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/edict666/Mind's Mirror Audio //| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/mindsmirroraudio/0:00 Matty is back!0:33 Go See Matty Perform2:00 Best Time for Releases9:23 Managing Creative Burnout14:23 Balancing Euclid, Shapethrower & Edict20:53 Pressure on Self to be Excellent28:29 Using Draw as a Metric of Success34:36 Facing Expectations on Stage40:36 Helping Peers Avoid Common Pitfalls46:01 Starting vs. Joining Bands52:04 Learning from Recording Other Bands58:28 Unique Tools for a Unique Result1:08:07 Most Experiences are Common1:13:56 Being the Bad Kid1:21:09 Currently Learning?1:25:28 Smelling the Roses1:35:12 Support MattyIn the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to share stories of success and laugh at the mishaps that (inevitably) happen along the way. Musicians, photographers, videographers, producers, designers - we can learn something From Everyone.Follow Peter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterjtmedia/https://www.peterjt.com/
June 16, 2025Episode 981 hr 12 min
e098 // David Benites (Renesans, Extreme Vocal Institute)
David Benites, vocalist of Renesans & owner / vocal coach at Extreme Vocal Institute, joins the show to explore how trombone led him to Berklee College of Music, ultimately leaving the school to pursue teaching vocals, founding the internationally successful Extreme Vocal Institute, the lessons he's learned working with some of metal's most prominent artists, pursuing his own creativity with Renesans, releasing their debut album, "Born from the End", and so much more - enjoy!Support David //| Renesans // linktr.ee/renesansband| Extreme Vocal Institute // https://www.extremevocalinstitute.com/| YouTube // @ExtremeVocalInstitute | Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/david.benites.vox/0:00 David is here!0:17 Renesans & Extreme Vocal Institute (EVI)0:51 Tour with A Skylit Drive3:46 Finding David's Voice10:28 Detail-Oriented to a Fault?15:42 Getting Into Heavy Music Late18:07 Trombone was the Plan22:51 Leaving Berklee to Pursue Metal28:39 Foundations of EVI35:57 Scaling EVI to Help More People47:33 Whole Grape vs Half a Watermelon51:45 Everyone's Just People58:16 The Push to Start Renesans1:01:50 Currently Learning?1:06:21 Life Outside Music1:10:34 Support Renesans & EVI!In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to share stories of success and laugh at the mishaps that (inevitably) happen along the way. Musicians, photographers, videographers, producers, designers - we can learn something From Everyone.Follow Peter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterjtmedia/https://www.peterjt.com/
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