The Local Wave: Conversations with the Nashville Underground

The Local Wave: Conversations with the Nashville Underground

Conversation with the Nashville Underground. Hosted by Alex MacWilliam.A Nashville music podcast.

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January 10, 2020 102 mins

On the final episode of The Local Wave, we have Luke Granered of Better Off back again to talk about my personal favorite album of the year, Reap What You Sow. We also discuss the history of The Local Wave at the end. 

Thank you to all that have listened. It is time to move on, but I hope that you'll continue to be a fan of your friends and love one another.

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A conversation with Cole Johnson aka SAINT PRESSURE about his journey to becoming the artist that he is today. It's a fascinating story of a man trying to figure out his way both in life and creatively. Give all of the music Saint Pressure has released over the last two years a listen on all streaming platforms. 

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A conversation with A.J. Gruenewald aka BOGUES about his new EP "Paint All The Walls The Same". It's one of my favorite releases of the year and Bogues best to date. Be sure to go jam it where ever you get your music!

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A conversation with Bryant Lowry, the drummer and primary songwriter for Jet Black Alley Cat. Their brand of pop/rock is as catchy as it comes. Check out their brand new single "Ex-Lover Syndrome" where ever you get your music!

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October 24, 2019 50 mins

Gee Slab is BACK! This episode is "bigger than rap" in the words of Slab. Go check out his new songs "Suck" and "Leap of Faith" OUT NOW!

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WHAT'S UP NASHVILLE! This week we got Gabe Manuel from Chamber and formerly Hanging Moon. I've wanted to have Gabe on since day one of the podcast because I was such a huge fan of Hanging Moon. But time sometimes has different ideas and now Gabe is in the newest addition to the Pure Noise Records roster, Chamber. Go check out their new album Ripping/Pulling/Tearing out now on Pure Noise.

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WHAT'S UP NASHVILLE! I got an incredible conversation with Nate from JUDAH AND THE LION! Such a pleasure to be able to able to have him on the podcast. Go listen to PEP TALKS now whereever you get your music.

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July 26, 2019 69 mins

WHAT'S UP NASHVILLE! Got a talk with Will Hunter from the band Pacific on this week's episode. Will hails from Tyler, TX and made his way to Nashville via Belmont. He's pursuing his dreams and making some great jams while doing it. Check out Pacific's new single "Coming Home" out NOW! FFO: Goo Goo Dolls, Coldplay

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July 12, 2019 86 mins

A conversation with generational voice and friend, Julien Baker. It was an absolute pleasure to finally sit down and talk to her about her journey so far. Please listen to everything she's ever done; it will speak to you. 

ALSO GO TO THREATFEST AUG 23-24 in SMYRNA! @idlethreatnashville for details

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It's been a journey. Cody was my very first episode of The Local Wave. As Cities Burn has been through hell and back and they are in fact, BACK with their new album, SCREAM THROUGH THE WALLS, out on Equal Vision. Go check that out after the episode!

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SEASON 3 IS HERE! Starting things off with a bang by having an oral history of COPELAND with original guitarist and Nashville local, Bryan Laurenson. This was an all-time bucket list episode for me. Do yourself a favor and check out their new album, BLUSHING out on Tooth & Nail Records!

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December 7, 2018 61 mins

A conversation with Pumpkinseed about growing up outside of Nashville, hardcore music, and their latest EP, Big Believin Sky. Check out their album where ever you get your music! Recorded AT MY HOUSE. It was pretty sick.

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THEY ARE BACK! Michael Roe has brought back Daisyhead and I couldn't be happier. Michael has gone through a lot the last few years since we last talked to him. We unpack everything since In Case You Missed It has come out including their new EP, I've Been Better, coming out on No Sleep Records.

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A second conversation with Tyler Vinatelli of Lonelyouth, formerly Foreverandnever. They just dropped their new song, Mile One, which you can stream everywhere or check out the video on youtube. They have a new album coming early 2019, so be on the look out for that!

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October 26, 2018 61 mins

A conversation with Arun Bali, guitar player in emo/pop-punk legends, Saves The Day. Arun has played on the last three STD records, including their new album, 9, that released TODAY! Go check that out where ever you get your jams! Lastly, Arun works as a producer at Schematic Studios here in Nashville!

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A conversation with Ryan Parrish (Hopesfall) & Lance Black (Celebrity) about their new dark wave project, In Parallel. Both played in the band, Celebrity (Doghouse Records) and Ryan played in Hopesfall early on in their tenure. 

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September 28, 2018 42 mins

A conversation with Carson LaCava of Beggar. Carson is a fresh-faced singer-songwriter that has a relatable story. He's just a kid who is trying to make it. I feel like a lot of people could see themselves in him. My band Overwatcher had the privilege to play Beggar's release show for My Home is a Candle, Dimly Lit at that 70's house earlier this year. Be sure to check out that EP on Bandcamp Become a supporter of Th...

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A conversation with Matt & Aaron of Pale Lungs about their latest EP, Grow Towards The Sun. It was great to have Matt back and Aaron is someone I've wanted to have on the podcast for a while. Aaron and I used to work together and he's a Nashville hardcore journeymen, playing in Empathy & On Point. Check out their new EP, GROW TOWARDS THE SUN, next week. Follow us on social media @thelocalwave Become a supporter of...

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August 31, 2018 70 mins

A conversation with Deezy and Alex of Sad Baxter. We talk about their time at Berkley College of Music, moving to Nashville, and their latest EP, SO HAPPY, which if you love bands like Nirvana or Weezer, you need to check out right this minute Become a supporter of TLW on patreon! Patreon.com/thelocalwave Follow us on social media @thelocalwave BE A FAN OF YOUR FRIENDS AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER

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August 17, 2018 53 mins

A conversation with Nashville screamo trio, Idle Threat. They call themselves "the last of a dying breed" because of their sound that reminds me of the best of early 2000's screamo, but I'd say their new single Empty House is one of the best jams of the year. I was excited to get to talk to them about their next moves along with their own fest in Smyrna, TN called THREATFEST (featuring The Local Wave alum, Loyal...

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