Start The Beat With Sikes

I sat down yesterday with my friend Adam Valen of Drusky Entertainment for a discussion about the effects of our current situation on the entertainment industry, where we see things going in the future and some crucial steps we need to take moving forward.   We also talk a bit about the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), who is securing financial support to preserve the national ecosystem of independent venues and promoters.   Learn more here: https://www.nivassoc.org/   Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat!   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat   Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.

Heroineburgh is a Superheroine live-action series based in Pittsburgh, PA with all-original characters and stories. This week I sit down with two of the actresses Stephanie and Kristin for a discussion about their roles in the series, new episodes, and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat!   More Info: http://www.heroineburgh.com http://murderforgirls.com/ https://moquettevolante.org/   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat   Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.

My friend Justin Gizzi plays in a lot of heavy loud bands and is a very kind human to talk to. We recently linked up over video chat for a conversation about how we're both dealing with the quarantine, his current projects, new releases from his bands, and plenty more! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.

I recently linked up with Pittsburgh based Hip-Hop artist Labrynthine over video chat for an awesome conversation about his origins, inspirations, social stigmas with the horrorcore genre, and plenty more. Come hang out!   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat   Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.

My friend and Pittsburgh based magician Jon Tai joins me on the show tomorrow for an awesome chat all about his journey into the world of magic!   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat   Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.   Disclaimer / Update: This episode was recorded in early March and any events discussed in this conversation may have possibly been postponed or canceled.

I recently sat down with my friend Jay from The Hawkeyes for a really cool talk about rock and roll, songwriting, music business and plenty more!   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat   Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.   Disclaimer / Update: This episode was recorded in February and any events discussed in this conversation may have possibly been postponed or canceled. Our apologies for any confusion. Please be sure to follow up with the bands for updates on these events.

Skies of Terra join me for a super fun chat about songwriting, friendship, starting a band, how to eat ramen incorrectly and plenty more!   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat   Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.   Disclaimer / Update: This episode was recorded in February and any events discussed in this conversation may have possibly been postponed or canceled. Our apologies for any confusion. Please be sure to follow up with the bands for updates on these events.

The guys in The Redlines join me for a chat about Rock & Roll, finding your place in the scene, making music with your friends and everything in between.   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat   Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.   Disclaimer / Update: This episode was recorded in February and any events discussed in this conversation may have possibly been postponed or canceled. Our apologies for any confusion. Please be sure to follow up with the bands for updates on these events.

The boyz in Lotus Kid join me for a chat about growing up through Myspace, the evolution of Pop Punk, friendship and everything in between.  https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably. Disclaimer / Update: This episode was recorded in February and any events discussed in this conversation may have possibly been postponed or canceled. Our apologies for any confusion. Please be sure to follow up with the bands for updates on these events.

Join me for an awesome conversation with Todd Porter of The Cheats, Eviction and Sinners & Saints Tattoo about growing up in the early days of the Pittsburgh Punk & Metal scene, playing in bands, starting a business, being a dad and everything in between.   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat   Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably. Disclaimer / Update: This episode was recorded in February and any events discussed in this conversation may have possibly been postponed or canceled. Our apologies for any confusion. Please be sure to follow up with the bands for updates on these events.

Songwriter and life of the party Bjordan is on the show today for a super fun chat about bringing your ideas to life. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat   Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.

Johnny Mase recently came by the studio and we had a great talk about the underground Hip Hop / Rap scene, finding your voice, building a brand and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!  https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat   Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.

My dude Jake Munson Nelson of Post Mortal Possession & Repulsive Creation is on the show for a rad talk about life, love, death metal and everything in between. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat   Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.

Lauren Rearick of The Grey Estates and Nylon Mag joins me for a super fun conversation about music journalism, the local scene, building a career and plenty more! Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat

The homie Sierra Sellers is in the house! We had an awesome conversation about her come up, inspirations, creative process, new music and PLENTY more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat

My friends and conductors of grindcore chaos E.F.6 are in the building! Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! Disclaimer / Update: This episode was recorded a few weeks ago and any events discussed in this conversation may have possibly been postponed or canceled. Our apologies for any confusion. Please be sure to follow E.F.6 for updates on these events. https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat

My friends in Jakethehawk join me for a few beers and a chat about rockin', rollin' and everything in between. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!   Disclaimer / Update: This episode was recorded a few weeks ago and any events discussed in this conversation may have possibly been postponed or canceled. Our apologies for any confusion. Please be sure to follow Jakethehawk for updates on these events.   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat

Alan Welding of Pittsburgh Music Magazine is in the building! We had a great talk about life, building your brand, networking in the music industry and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat

Independent hip-hop artist/producer Gallo Locknez is in the building to talk shop on working in the underground music scene and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat   ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE:http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-instagram

My friends in Pittsburgh based Post-Doom/Sludge Metal band Horehound join me in the studio for a conversation about the evolution of their band, bringing the local scene together, songwriting and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE:http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-instagram