Independent Minded

Episode 69 features New York City garage rockers Dolly Spartans. Michael and Jesse talk about supporting the ACLU, chasing bread trucks, running into Liam Payne, and dealing with the death of a bandmate./ Songs from Dolly Spartans featured on the podcast include 'When The Wheels Stopped Moving' and 'I Hear The Dead'./ Find out more about Dolly Spartans at dollyspartans.bandcamp.com/ Follow Dolly Spartans on Twitter @dollyspartansSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 68 features Rob Reiner, acclaimed director, producer and Emmy Award winning actor. Rob talks about his new political drama "LBJ," working with Woody Harrelson, and meeting his wife on the set of "When Harry Met Sally."/ Songs featured on the podcast include 'Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight' by Spinal Tap./ Watch the trailer for "LBJ" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBX-SYq3v3c/ Follow Rob on Twitter @robreinerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 67 features an independent music mix featuring new songs from Black Wail, The World's Greatest Detective, Baptista, One Hundred Thousand, and Beat The System. Follow the podcast on Twitter @BaldFreakMusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 66 features Scott Ian, rhythm guitarist and founding member of New York thrash metal legends Anthrax. Scott talks about his new tell-all book, Access All Areas, giving zero f**ks about being bald, worshiping KISS, and eating meat loaf with Meat Loaf./ Songs from Anthrax featured on the podcast include 'In My World.'/ Find out more about Scott Ian at scott-ian.com/ Follow Scott on Twitter @Scott_IanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 65 features New York City singer/songwriter Ron Scalzo. Guest host Andrew Magnotta from the band One Hundred Thousand talks to me about my new album, I Gotta Rock, how to host a podcast, and songs about doin' it./ Songs from Ron Scalzo featured on the podcast include 'I Gotta Rock' and 'White Knights'./ Find out more about Ron Scalzo at baldfreak.com/ Follow Ron on Twitter @BaldFreakMusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 64 features Seattle indie rocker Noah Gundersen. Noah talks about his new album, White Noise, having confidence, making music with his sister, and the advantages of not having a backup plan./ Songs from Noah Gundersen featured on the podcast include 'The Sound' and an acoustic in-studio performance of 'Bad Desire'./ Find out more about Noah Gundersen at noahgundersenmusic.com/ Follow Noah on Twitter @noahgundersenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 63 features Brooklyn sludge rock band Spotlights. Mario, Sarah and Chris talk about the new album, Seismic, tales from the road opening for Deftones and Melvins, and their rock n' roll love story. / Songs from Spotlights featured on the podcast include 'Learn To Breathe' and 'The Opening'. / Find out more about Spotlights at spotlights.bandcamp.com / Follow Spotlights on Twitter @SpotlightsbandSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 62 features Rou Reynolds, vocalist & frontman of UK rock band Enter Shikari. Rou talks about the band's new album, The Spark, panic attacks, the healing power of music, and which is sexier - trumpet or trombone. He also pokes fun at my Brooklyn accent.Songs from Enter Shikari featured on the podcast include Live Outside and Rabble Rouser.Find out more about Enter Shikari at entershikari.comFollow Enter Shikari on Twitter @entershikariSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 61 features Oakland blues rocker Fantastic Negrito. Fantastic talks about his Grammy-award winning album, The Last Days of Oakland, stage fright, growing weed, and being discovered by the late Chris Cornell.Songs from Fantastic Negrito featured on the podcast include Lost In A Crowd and Push Back.Find out more about Fantastic Negrito at fantasticnegrito.comFollow Fantastic on Twitter @MusicNegritoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 60 features Los Angeles indie pop/lounge musician Dent May. Dent talks about his new album, Across The Multiverse, all there is to do in Mississippi, staying true to himself, and making a pop casserole.Songs from Dent May featured on the podcast include Across The Multiverse and Picture On A Screen.Find out more about Dent May at dentmay.comFollow Dent on Twitter @dentmaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 59 features an independent music mix featuring new songs from Cende, Ron Scalzo, Castle Black, Modern Crowds, TheRival, & Madeline Kenney. Follow the podcast on Twitter @BaldFreakMusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 58 features Eugene Hutz, frontman and founder of renowned indie rock band Gogol Bordello. Eugene talks about the new album, Seekers and Finders, his unique style, and his father, the vegetarian butcher.Songs from Gogol Bordello featured on the podcast include Saboteur Blues and an exclusive acoustic performance of Break Into Your Higher Self.Find out more about Gogol Bordello at gogolbordello.comFollow Gogol Bordello on Twitter @gogolbordelloSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 57 features UK hard rock trio RavenEye. Oli and Adam talk about their new album, Nova, opening for KISS, and interacting with their fans.Songs from RavenEye featured on the podcast include Hate and Come With Me.Find out more about RavenEye at raveneyeofficial.comFollow RavenEye on Twitter @ItsRavenEyeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 56 features Brooklyn indie rock band Beach Fossils. Dustin, Jack, and Tommy talk about their new album, Somersault, starting their own record label, and how to make a high quality low budget video.Songs from Beach Fossils featured on the podcast include This Year and St. Ivy.Find out more about Beach Fossils at beachfossils.comFollow Beach Fossils on Twitter @beachfossilsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 55 features outspoken Los Angeles heavy metal artist Otep Shamaya. Otep talks about the new album, Generation Doom, being on a Twitter watch list, the impact of profanity, and defending her passionate stances.Songs from Otep featured on the podcast include Royals and Lie. Find out more about Otep at otepsaves.me Follow Otep on Twitter @otepofficialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 54 features Phoenix metalcore band Okilly Dokilly. Head Ned & Red Ned talk about their recent album, Howdilly Doodily, their Ned Flanders obsession, and the band's accidental fame. Songs from Okilly Dokilly featured on the podcast include White Wine Spritzer and Nothing At All. Find out more about Okilly Dokilly at okillydokilly.com Follow Okilly Dokilly on Twitter @Okilly_Dokilly See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 53 features Brooklyn indie dream pop band Hey Anna. Erin, Katie, Anna, Jamie & Matt talk about the band's recent album, Run Koko, why Anna gets top billing, touring Japan and breaking down in Wyoming. Songs from Hey Anna featured on the podcast include Don't Talk Stop and Sunny Afternoon. Find out more about Hey Anna at heyannamusic.com Follow Hey Anna on Twitter @heyannamusic See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 52 features critically acclaimed indie punk act Vagabon. Laetitia talks about her new album, Infinite Worlds, her love of Elvis Duran and hardcore music, and teaching herself how to play the drums. Songs from Vagabon featured on the podcast include Minneapolis and The Embers. Find out more about Vagabon at vagabon.bandcamp.com Follow Vagabon on Twitter @vagabonvagabon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 51 features New Jersey alternative rock band Modern Chemistry. Joe & Brendan return to talk about their awesome new EP, Dreaming Adjacent, working with Taking Back Sunday, and how much they love a great hook. Songs from Modern Chemistry featured on the podcast include Part Three and Cutting Space. Find out more about Modern Chemistry at modernchemistry.bandcamp.com Follow Modern Chemistry on Twitter @modernchemistry See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 50 features awe-inspiring indie pop/folk trio Bandits On The Run. Roy, Bonanza, & Clarissa return to talk about their new album, The Criminal Record, managing their first Kickstarter campaign, and finding (Lucky) Jesus. Songs from Bandits On The Run featured on the podcast include Paris and What To Do. Find out more about Bandits On The Run at banditsontherun.nyc Follow Bandits On The Run on Twitter @banditsontherun See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.