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On the latest episode of Surviving the Golden Age the Podcast, Sponge frontman Vinnie Dombroski stops by to discuss the band’s final album, Recuerda Tu Muerte. Vinnie shares how deciding to make this their last record halfway through production unlocked a newfound creative freedom, leading to the raw, unpolished Detroit grit heard on lead single […] The post StGA Podcast: Vinnie Dombroski of Sponge first appeared on Surviving the Golden Age.

As Toadies' celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hell Below, Stars Above, we talk to drummer Mark Reznicek about the seven-year gap between their successful debut album, Rubberneck and Hell Below, Stars Above. Mark tells us how Elliott Smith ended up playing piano on the album and working with legendary producer Steve Albini on their recent album The Charmer.

Back in the early 2000s, running a music zine meant checking the mailbox for packages from indie labels like Crustacean Records. One album that instantly grabbed my attention from those physical promo stacks was Soundtrack to a Midwestern Winter by Big, Big Furnace. Fast forward through a 21-year hiatus, and the band is finally back […] The post StGA Podcast: Big, Big Furnace first appeared on Surviving the Golden Age.

Post-hardcore pioneers Shudder to Think are back. Drummer Adam Wade and guitarist/producer Clint Walsh join Adam Tercyak-Morgan to reflect on their early D.C. roots, the mechanical quirks of their classic back catalog, and the spark that reignited their creative engine. They break down the songwriting process behind their new EP Who Sent You? and returning home to Dischord Records

We had the opportunity to sit down with Garrett Klahn from Texas Is The Reason and discuss the 30th anniversary of their sole album, Do You Know Who You Are? We talk about the band's hardcore roots, being called emo, and why exactly is there so much JFK lore in the band's name and song titles.

We had the opportunity to sit down with Tracy Bonham and discuss the 30th anniversary of her debut album, The Burdens of Being Upright. We talk about growing up as the youngest child in a massive family, Boston in the early-to-mid-90s, and how re-imagining her material for 2017’s Modern Burdens has reshaped her relationship with […] The post StGA Podcast: Tracy Bonham first appeared on Surviving the Golden Age.

We had the opportunity to sit down with the enigmatic E (Mark Oliver Everett) from the long-running band Eels. Known for his poignant lyrics, distinctive vocals, and ever-evolving sound, E has captivated audiences for decades. But today, we’re diving deep into his new project: The Boo Boos. E discusses the inspiration behind this new band, […] The post StGA Podcast: E of Eels & the Boo Boos first appeared on Surviving the Golden Age.

Brazilian band, CSS recently announced their first American tour in 11 years. The tour runs from May 3rd to May 18th in the USA and June 22nd to July 7th in Europe. The American leg culminates with an appearance at the Just Like Heaven Festival in Pasadena, CA. We got to talk to guitarist/keyboardist Ana […] The post StGA Podcast: Ana Rezende of CSS first appeared on Surviving the Golden Age.

Hailing from the suburbs of Chicago, Smoking Popes released their debut album, Get Fired 30 years ago this year. As the band tours to celebrate the momentous anniversary, I got the chance to chat with lead singer/guitarist Josh Caterer about the album and its recording process as well as the movie Clueless and Alanis Morissette. […] The post StGA Podcast: Josh Caterer of the Smoking Popes first appeared on Surviving the Golden Age.

Hana McCartney blends a moody soul vibe like Lana Del Rey mixed with an Amy Winehouse. She left Florida to pursue music full time in Nashville, hoping to break into the scene there. Her style is one all of her own as she sings about mature subjects. Surviving the Golden Age’s Robert Frezza sat down […] The post StGA Podcast: Hana McCartney first appeared on Surviving the Golden Age.