Fans With Bands
On each show we bring together a band and some fans to talk about music, life, and whatever the hell else we want to talk about. It can be difficult to have a conversation with your favorite band at a show or online. We bring the fans together with the bands for a more in depth conversation.
Episodes
In this episode, we talk with Brian from Stonecutters. Fists full of aggression with riffs that pummel you into submission is how I think of the music of Kentucky’s Stonecutters. I had the honor of spending some time talking with Brian about their new album Eye Of The Skull, their approach to songwriting, a bit of Brian’s influences and musical career, and of course pizza toppings. Be sure to catch Stonecutters live when you get a ...
In this episode, we talk with Frank from Trash Fiasco. This punk band from Chicago is eclectic and energetic with sludgy guitars, riveting rhythms, and vibrant vocals. It was great to talk with Frank about the band and their new album Exist as Instructed which includes tunes that have a Melvin-ish heaviness blended with rockabilly and psychedelic grooves. During our conversation we talked about influences, motivations, and pizza to...
In this episode, we talk with Eric, Ivan and Damien from General 11. They are putting a fresh and vibrant spin on alternative rock that is both heavy and groovy. It was great to spend some time talking with them about how they got started, their inspirations, what keeps them motivated and their plans for the future. As always, we closed out a great conversation with our favorite topic: pizza toppings!
In this episode, we talk with Mike and Alison from Sonic Smut. Their debut self-titled album is spectacular. Their music is heavy, groovy, funky, inventive and infectious. During our time together we talked about origins and inspirations and more. We wrapped it up with our favorite topic: Pizza. Check it out!
Sonic SmutCheck out their music
Fans With BandsIn this episode, you get your host sharing the Life In Michigan newsletter called the Sunday Sip. We had some scheduling conflicts the last couple weeks which led to a lack of band interviews to feature, so we decided to share something different. The newsletter is over on Substack. It is an off-shoot of our online magazine where we share a personal essay, list events coming up, what we are reading, what we are listening to, and m...
In this episode, we talk with Gabby, Sam, David, Rob, and Stewart from Annex Void. Their debut album Will I Dream is phenomenal. Not only are the members of this band extremely talented players, they are superb songwriters. Their heavy technical progressive music is jaw-dropping. We spent some time talking about how the band came together, what they love about their new album, their musical influences, and more. We wrapped it up wi...
In this episode, we talk with Erik, Dustin, Myke, and Zack of Laddermatch. Their debut album “A Tired Sleep Won’t Fix” is a wildly intense maelstrom of heavy music. Our conversation touched on how the band came together, the recording of the debut album, musical influences, and more. We wrapped it up with our favorite topic: Pizza. Check it out!
LaddermatchCheck out their music
Fans ...In this episode, we talk with Charles, Dan, Thorin, and Joe. The band describes themselves as Avant-Goth, Cemetery Punk, and Death Folk. The reality is that this is an adventurous, highly original and intriguing band. We talked about how the band formed, their name, their debut album, dream gigs and more. As usual, we found time to talk about pizza.
The PicassosCheck out their music
...In this episode, Chuck is on vacation but has left a couple of album reviews featuring the new record by Room 101 called Apostasy and the new Carbon Decoy called Superstition Plagues the Purity of All. Each of these are incredible albums that you’ll want in your collection.
Chuck also chats about a monster three day event called GIG - The Art of Michigan Music which is coming up on November 8, 9, and 10th at ART 634 in Jackson, Mic...
In this episode, we talk Dom, Aaryn, and Scott of Glass Chimera. Joining as fans were Jared and Earl of Carbon Decoy with Paul from Moonwreckers. This show was outstanding. All these people are excellent musicians and all around awesome people. It was great to get the backstory on how Glass Chimera came to be, how they got their name, and delve into songwriting. They have their debut album in the works. However, recently they were ...
In this episode, we talk with Mike and Chris from Monolithic Architecture. This is a newer band creating absolutely devastating doom metal. Our conversation touched on how the band was formed, how they came up with their name, song writing, and the work on their first album which should be out this spring. Along the way we talked about influences, first concerts, and pizza.
Monolithic ArchitectureNew Album Coming soon! - watch the...
In this episode, we talk with Rob Zinck of Rob Zinck and The Collaborators. Rob is a great guy to talk with. His band’s new album called Swim or Sink is an excellent set of punk-pop and alt-rock. If you are a fan of Social Distortion, you’ll dig this album. We talked about Rob’s journey into music, which includes a journey from Alaska to Michigan. Along the way we talked about origin stories, influences, and pizza.
Rob Zinck and Th...In this episode, we talk with Mike and Phil Caudle of Caudle Brothers Music along with Geoff Jenkins. You may recognize Mike’s name from After The Minor and Geoff as the lead vocals for Speedgod. These phenomenally talented musicians have joined forces for a new song called “Creation Transcended”. This is a masterful composition replete with mind-bending guitar wizardry and outstanding vocals. In addition to talking about how this ...
In this episode, we talk with Dan, Jay, Aaron, and Steve of the Chemical Valley Mutants. These guys reached out with their new album called Poisoned and I’m so glad they did. Raw and vicious hardcore makes for a great listen with lightning shots of aggression, the music is both catchy and persuasive. This album will definitely jump start your day. We had a great time talking about the band’s origins, their song writing, and favorit...
In this episode, we talk with Dirk and Marcie of the Dirk Kroll Band. I happened upon the music of the Dirk Kroll Band at Dave Roof’s Funky Rivertown Fest and became a fan of their wonderful music and stories. I’ve had many great conversations on Fans With Bands, but this is one of the best. Dirk and Marcie shared the ideas behind the music as well as stories about getting into music and living it everyday. We talked about influenc...
In this episode, we talk with Brian of Halloween. I have been a fan of Halloween - The Heavy Metal Horror Show since way back in 1985 when I picked up their debut Don’t Metal With Evil. In 2023, the band celebrates 40 years of music! It was an honor to talk with Brian about Halloween, how the band started, some of the big shows to celebrate this year as well as the one in Mexico that didn’t happen, but hopefully will soon. Along th...
In this episode, we talk with Jon-Mikal of the Idiot Kids. One day, an email from the Idiot Kids showed up with a link to their music. I gave it a spin and loved their high energy pop punk with plenty of garage band power. I had a great time talking with Jon-Mikal about the band and their new album called Chapels which is out now on Jet Plastic Recordings. We explored the ideas behind some of the new songs, talked about musical inf...
In this episode, we talk with Aaron, Keith, and Jason from Wilson Thicket. I’m in love with the music of Wilson Thicket as they play bluegrass that stretches the boundaries. Think of them as cousins to Billy Strings. It was fantastic to get a chance to talk with them and some of their fans about their songs, inspiration, and writing. Of course, we had to talk about pizza. Wilson Thicket has a new EP which should be out very soon, i...
In this episode, we talk with Noah, Joe, and Taylor from Temple of the Fuzz Witch. I caught these guys a few years ago at Fuzz Fest and I’ve been a huge fan ever since. They are disciples of the mighty riff laden in doom. It was great to get the story behind the band and their music including songwriting. The big news is their new album is complete! Hopefully it will be out in early 2024. Until then, go buy their last album Red Tid...
In this episode, we talk with the stunning vocalist and songwriter Kate Hinote. You can experience her wonderful voice and songs with The Kate Hinote Trio and The Blueflowers. I’ve had the privilege of experiencing both bands which have their distinctive sounds. I very much enjoyed talking with Kate about her journey into music, her songwriting, first albums, and pizza toppings. Stay tuned to Kate’s adventures via her website and s...
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