With members spread across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, New England quintet Arms Like Roses play a blend of emo, indie rock, and post-hardcore that alternates between lush beauty and cathartic harshness just like the seasons do in the region they call home. With a sound harkening back to the ‘90s and early 2000s influenced by acts like Sunny Day Real Estate, mewithoutYou, Circa Survive, and Tigers Jaw, ALR made their debut in 2021 with the EP “Get Some Sleep”; they followed it up the next year with their Chris Teti (TWIABP)-produced first LP “Blooming”, which saw the band complete several east coast and Midwest tours and receive praise from press outlets like No Echo and The Alternative.

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On this week’s episode we have a great in depth conversation with drummer extraordinaire David Jarnstrom. David has had quite the drumming career, playing with bands such as GRATITUDE, ALIGN, BNLX, RAD OWL, DEAD HISTORY, and most recently SKINNY LISTER. David is also an accomplished writer and marketer. While still in school, David found himself writing for magazines like Delta SKY, Twin Cities METRO and his childhood fave, Modern Drummer. Further marrying his love for music and writing, he spent a half-decade on the creative team at McNally Smith College of Music—first as Copywriter and Webmaster, and later as Marketing Manager—where he wrote hundreds of press releases and blog posts; copy for websites, brochures, catalogs, radio spots and banner ads; and managed a social media community of over 50,000. Join us for our great conversation about all things music.

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Everything you were taught growing up is no longer true. Fight Back Mountain deal in turbulent punk dispatches that give voice to creeping disillusionment. From their St Louis hometown the quartet bring a restless urgency to the search to find belonging and mental wellbeing in a world where the chips can feel hopelessly stacked against you. Against this malaise, they kick back with visceral hooky arrangements that owe as much to early emo and grunge as they do to the godfathers of punk. Fight Back Mountain’s trajectory is rooted in the high school friendship and shared passions of Adrian Barnello (vocals/lead guitar), Anjelica Aquilino (rhythm guitar), Andy Kohnen (bass), and Devin Dessieux (drums). In the years leading up to the creation of this band Barnello and Dessieux would form the self-described “low ambition pop-punk band” The Mondales, while Kohnen played with folk punk bands, and Aquilino was a much leaned-upon artist in the local DIY scene. Finally drawn together the group carries lessons learned from past endeavors, and a renewed sense of purpose.

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Indie duo Driftwood Choir, featuring Portair and Ed Prosek, are gearing up to release their debut self-titled album on March 7th and I'd love to have you check out the release! The duo and Nettwerk labelmates joined forces after bonding over a spirit of wanderlust, creating an uplifting album about change, and connecting with nature and people.

Driftwood Choir cements the musical union of two curious creative spirits, whose songwriting eloquence and acuity matches their clear proclivity for adventure. Born in California and based in Berlin, Ed instantly hit it off with the Australia-born Drew (aka Portair), bonding over a spirit of wanderlust both personally and sonically.

Two distinct paths brought Ed and Drew to Driftwood Choir. Ed had attracted a fervent fanbase with a series of solo EPs, including The Riverbed [2014], Truth [2016], Light as a Feather [2019], and The Foreigner [2023]. Hailing from the other side of the world, Drew built a devout audience under the name of Portair, captivating with The Light That Gives EP [2021], The Ice That Breaks EP [2022], and Learning How to Die EP [2023].

During the fall of 2023, the duo met in Berlin where they linked up for a drink and made a decision to hit the studio together. During their first proper session, the musicians cooked up “Constantinople.” It eventually amassed over half-a-million streams. Inspired by this newly unearthed working relationship, they kept going. Now, the pair is forging a path together emerging with their debut album out 2025.

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Gone Stereo is a five-piece melodic pop punk band from Long Island, New York, that was established in 2022. Their distinctive sound, a fusion of 1990s influences and early 2000s pop punk, is poised to captivate audiences.

With their electrifying live performances, soaring vocal harmonies, and captivating guitar riffs, Gone Stereo leaves listeners dancing and singing along.

Initially, Gone Stereo commenced as a pandemic solo project led by Matty Lupinacci. However, with the support of esteemed friends, the band evolved into a fully realized ensemble.

The current lineup comprises Chris Lynam on guitar vocals, Josh Freeman on guitar, Mike Drinkwalter on bass, and Danny DiGiuseppe on drums. All of these members have been integral to the Long Island punk scene for over two decades, and their diverse musical backgrounds contribute to the band’s songwriting and musical arrangements.

In both 2022 and 2023, Gone Stereo secured a two-single record deal with Negative Progression Records. Since then, they have been featured on regular rotation on Sirius XM’s Faction Punk radio.

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This week we had the pleasure of having three members of the Connecticut based Alt Rock band MIGHTY TORTUGA. New England Alt rock band Mighty Tortuga is the amalgamation of the mall emo era, and 90s alternative rock. Through years in the studio and on the road, the band connected with Fred Mascherino (Say Anything/Taking Back Sunday/The Color Fred) and signed with Heading East Records. Their most recent release, "Mighty Tortuga" their debut self titled record was featured by Kerrang! TV Rated Rock segment.

Tune in and hear their stories about the band and their personal growth through the music that shaped them.

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Alternative rock from Weston-super-Mare, UK.

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BLUEBURST is the collaboration between guitarist and vocalist Craig Douglas Miller of The Reach and Marty Willson-Piper of The Church.

After major label interest for his 1990s band, The Reach, never quite panned out, Miller entered a 20 year period of musical hibernation due to untreated clinical depression and writer’s block.

However, a fortuitous meeting with legendary guitarist Marty Willson-Piper changed everything. Inspired by Willson-Piper’s guidance, Miller reconstructed his home studio and completed an album’s worth of original songs.

Together, Miller and Willson-Piper deliver a lush, guitar-based sound rooted in ’80s alternative and post-punk, but with a timeless feel. Meanwhile, themes of seizing life’s fleeting moments and striving to leave a mark on the world permeate the sonic tapestry.

Blueburst’s debut album Significance dropped in October 2023 and a new album is planned for 2025.

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