Independent Minded

Episode 49 features Brooklyn-based garage rock band The Boobies. Josh, Andrew, Manquillan & Jesse return to talk about their kickass new EP, witches & werewolves, and raising money for a new Boobies van. Songs from The Boobies featured on the podcast include Children of a Dark Art and We Ain't Goin' Home. Find out more about The Boobies at wearetheboobies.com Follow The Boobies on Twitter @wearetheboobies See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 48 features Grammy-nominated children's music duo The Pop Ups. Jacob & Jason talk about meeting because of a Passover puppet musical, their love of The Muppet Show, and their quest to create their own Pop Ups TV show. Songs from The Pop Ups featured on the podcast include On Air and Bird & Rhino. Find out more about The Pop Ups at thepopups.com Follow The Pop Ups on Twitter @thepopups See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 47 features Dylan Baldi of Cleveland alternative rock band Cloud Nothings. Dylan talks about the new album, Life Without Sound, why he misses MySpace, and our mutual love of dogs, Weird Al, chili, and Led Zeppelin. Songs from Cloud Nothings featured on the podcast include Modern Act and Internal World. Find out more about Cloud Nothings at cloudnothings.com Follow Cloud Nothings on Twitter @cloudnothings See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 46 features New Jersey progressive hard rock band One Hundred Thousand. Kurt & Alex talk about their latest album, The Forms In Which They Appear, how a weightlifter's YouTube vid is putting money in their pockets, and the perils of falling off the stage. Songs from One Hundred Thousand featured in the podcast include Low and Fathoms From This Place. Find out more about One Hundred Thousand at ohtband.com Follow One Hundred Thousand on Twitter @ohtband See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 45 features Oli Chang of Brooklyn bands Highs Highs and Animal Feelings. Oli talks about making mixes for girls, his songwriting methods, and how getting suspended from a Singapore boarding school led to him making music. Songs from Animal Feelings featured in the podcast include Chemical Love and Falling. Find out more about Animal Feelings at facebook.com/animalfeelings Follow Animal Feelings on Twitter @olichang See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 44 features Ireland singer-songwriter Janet Devlin. Janet talks about her new Christmas EP, Little Lights, doing a digital detox, and how her time on The X Factor has affected her career. Songs from Janet featured in the podcast include Outernet Song and Wake Up It's Christmas. Find out more about Janet at janetdevlin.com Follow Janet on Twitter @janetjealousy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 43 features Dick Valentine of Detroit alternative rock act Electric Six. Dick talks about the new album, Fresh Blood For Tired Vampyres, his effective & entertaining use of Kickstarter, and how he's below average at everything. Songs from Electric Six featured in the podcast include Dance With Dark Forces and I'll Be In Touch. Find out more about Electric Six at electricsix.com Follow Electric Six on Twitter @electric6 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 42 features Sadie Dupuis of Sad13 and Speedy Ortiz. Sadie talks about her new album, Slugger, responding to her own tweets, and our mutual love of '90s-era college radio rock. Songs from Sad13 featured in the podcast include See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 41 features Los Angeles indie pop/rock act Layne. Layne & Alexander talk about their new EP, The Black Hills, visiting NYC for the first time, and their passion for succeeding in the music industry. Songs from Layne featured in the podcast include Twuh and Topical. Find out more about Layne at laynemusic.us Follow Layne on Twitter @Laynesworld_ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 40 features an independent music mix featuring new songs from Wild Planes, Social Station, Your Persona, Spacebeard, Daniel G. Harmann, A Valley Son. Follow the podcast on Twitter @BaldFreakMusic See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 39 features Hamilton, Ontario electronic pop duo Junior Boys. Jeremy talks about the new album, Big Black Coat, writing songs for lonely men, and why he'll die in Canada. Songs from Junior Boys featured in the podcast include Over It and C'Mon Baby. Find out more about Junior Boys at juniorboys.ca Follow Junior Boys on Twitter @juniorboys See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 38 features Toronto experimental indie rock act Holy F*ck. Brian & Graham talk about the band's new album, Congrats, and "embracing the chaos" during live performance. Songs from Holy F*ck featured in the podcast include Neon Dad and Xed Eyes. Find out more about Holy F*ck at holyfuckmusic.com Follow Holy F*ck on Twitter @holyfuck See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 37 features Southern California pop singer/songwriter Lola Rhodes. Lola talks about her new stage name, releasing a new single every month, and her fetish for The Chipmunk Song. Songs from Lola Rhodes featured in the podcast include I Wanna Be and Marina del Rey. Find out more about Lola Rhodes at lolarhodes.com Follow Lola on Twitter @lolarhodesmusic See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 36 features New Jersey family band The Rock n Roll Hi Fives. Joe, Gloree, Evren and Eilee talk about sharing a stage, wearing capes and masks, and hitting the road together in their rad RV. Songs from The Rock n Roll Hi Fives featured in the podcast include Gold Glitter Shoes and Livin' The Lost Boy Life. Find out more about The Rock n Roll Hi Fives at rocknrollhifives.bandcamp.com Follow The Rock n Roll Hi Fives on Twitter @RNRHiFives See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 35 features New York City retro soul act Ernest Ernie and the Sincerities. Ernie talks about embodying the 'Ernest Ernie' character on-stage, shifting his focus from rock to R&B, and the band's debut album. Songs from Ernest Ernie and the Sincerities featured in the podcast include Talk About and Out Of The Pack. Find out more about Ernest Ernie and the Sincerities at ernesternie.nyc See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 34 features Brooklyn alternative rock band Bear Hands. Dylan & Ted talk about making their new album, starting a record label, and how they've stayed together for nearly a decade. Songs from Bear Hands featured in the podcast include 2AM. Find out more about Bear Hands at bearhandsband.com Follow Bear Hands on Twitter @bearhandsband See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 33 features hi-energy NYC brass band Lucky Chops. Josh, Daro, Raphael, Leo, Joshua, and Kevin talk about their upcoming European tour, their unexpected Internet fame, and busking in underground NYC. Songs from Lucky Chops featured in the podcast include Danza 2016. Find out more about Lucky Chops at luckychops.com Follow Lucky Chops on Twitter @theluckychops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 32 features Jersey City stoner rock band Black Wail. Michael and Bram talk about the growing Jersey City music scene and putting their latest release out on cassette. Songs from Black Wail featured in the podcast include Hot Seat. Find out more about Black Wail at blackwail.com Follow Black Wail on Twitter @blackwailnj See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 31 features New York City alternative rock band Circadian Clock. Melissa, Ari, and Mike talk about their punk rock ideals, the formation of the band, making friends with pirates, and dreams that never end. Songs from Circadian Clock featured in the podcast include Brightside. Find out more about Circadian Clock at circadianclock.nyc Follow Circadian Clock on Twitter @circadian_clock See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 30 features Brooklyn-based soul-pop vocalist Lewis Lane. Lewis talks about her time as a jazz vocal major at the U. of Miami, the pros and cons of sharing music online, and how she deals with being a 'nervous performer.' Songs from Lewis Lane featured in the podcast include Play and Take. Find out more about Lewis at itslewislane.com Follow Lewis on Twitter @itslewislane See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.