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In this episode, I’m talking with Chandler from Ness Lake. Their new album Normal Speed is a sonic treat of post-punk and indie rock. The lush songwriting and thoughtful songwriting is both evocative and ethereal. Our conversation covers the formation of the band, the songwriting and recording process, as well as influences and pizza toppings. Ness Lake Check out their music Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Spotify Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands on your favorite podcast service such as Apple, Youtube, Spotify, Audible, or Amazon Music. Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I’m talking with Kevin Kay (Detroit Music Collective / K2 Artist Management) about the Greater Detroit Music Census. Kevin shares what the census is all about, who it is for (everyone!), and how you can be part of the census. In a nutshell, the Greater Detroit Music Census is for everyone within a 75 mile radius of Detroit that is involved in some way with the Detroit area music industry. You don’t have to be a professional musician as the industry includes part-time musicians, venue/bar owners and staff, recording technicians, stage and lighting technicians, media (radio, online, print), music photographers and graphic designers, etc. Basically if you are participating in some fashion in the music industry, this census is for you. Check out the links for more information and feel free to contact Kevin via email with any questions. Detroit Music Collective - Greater Detroit Music Census Greater Detroit Music Census Detroit Music Collective K2 Artist Management Kevin Kay Email Follow on Facebook, Instagram Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands on your favorite podcast service such as Apple, Youtube, Spotify, Audible, or Amazon Music. Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I’m talking with Ian, Erik, and Cody from Phyrxian Sun. This band is heavy, melodic, and extremely powerful. Fans of Black Dahlia Murder and The Absence will love this band. We talk about how the band came to be, the recording of their latest album Overlord, and musical influences. During our conversation we also cover thoughts on the Michigan metal scene, pizza toppings, and the Die Hard movie. Phyrxian Sun Check out their music Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Spotify Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands on your favorite podcast service such as Apple, Youtube, Spotify, Audible, or Amazon Music. Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode we are kicking off a new feature: Music Notes With Nuno. My friend, Nuno Babo, is a music journalist based in Portugal who shares his thoughts on Substack and most recently Loud Hailer Magazine. He is a diehard music fan and a very lovable person. Hopefully you all will dig this new feature. Be sure to drop us a comment or shoot us a message on Substack with your thoughts and suggestions. Nuno Babo Check out Nuno at Needle In A Substack and Loud Hailer Magazine Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands on your favorite podcast service such as Apple, Youtube, Spotify, Audible, or Amazon Music. Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we talk with Charlie, Mike, and Steve from Midnight Proof. This is a Detroit band playing what they call Rustbelt Americana. Fans of The Wallflowers, The Verve Pipe, and The Gin Blossoms will dig their blend of rock, blues, and country. During our conversation we touch on their origin stories, inspirations, and of course pizza toppings. Their latest full length LP is out now and available on vinyl! Midnight Proof Check out their music also on Bandcamp Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Spotify Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands on your favorite podcast service such as Apple, Youtube, Spotify, Audible, or Amazon Music. Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we talk with Mike, Alice, and Dave from Sonic Smut. We focused on their new album Eye Bleach which was recorded at the famed Rancho De La Luna in Joshua Tree, California. The same studio where Kyuss, Queens Of The Stone Age, Earthless, and other legends of the desert rock sound recorded. The band shares some excellent stories of working in the studio with David Catching (Rancho De La Luna), and engineer Andrew Smetek. We also talked about keeping the creative flow going as well as imposter syndrome. We wrapped up with a quick bit on favorite holiday movies (Die Hard!!) Sonic Smut’s Eye Bleach is available on Black Friday, November 28th. You can catch them live at the Paris Bar Detroit on that same night for their record release show. They are joined by the Idiot Kids who are also releasing their new INSTANTS album. Arrive early as Carbon Decoy opens the show Sonic Smut Check out their music Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Spotify Catch Sonic Smut, The Idiot Kids, and Carbon Decoy on Friday Nov 28 at the Paris Bar Detroit Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands on your favorite podcast service such as Apple, Youtube, Spotify, Audible, or Amazon Music. Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I talk with Jessey Adams. She plays traditional country music cut from the cloth of legends such as Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, June Carter Cash as well as contemporaries such as Cody Jinks and Sierra Ferrell. Our conversation includes a look at her most recent single “Old Appalachia”, her take on songwriting, and her impressive time on the road covering over 150 shows across the United States. As you can guess we had to spend a minute on pizza toppings. Jessey is back here in Michigan for a brief run of shows. Check her website below for dates. Jessey Adams Check out their music Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Spotify Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands on your favorite podcast service such as Apple, Youtube, Spotify, Audible, or Amazon Music. Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Season 6 of Fans With Bands. In this episode, I talk with Jason Doome, the founder of Grand Rapids Doom Fest. Jason just completed the second Doom Fest and has already scheduled the next Doom Fest for Oct 10, 2026. During our chat we talked about how Doom Fest came to be and how rapidly it has grown. Of course, we talked about music and pizza. Grand Rapids Doom Fest Check out the Facebook Group Watch Doom Fest 2 on Youtube Read an interview with Jason on WOODTV8 Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands on your favorite podcast service such as Apple, Youtube, Spotify, Audible, or Amazon Music. Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I talk with Jude from Raldesy. Raldesy is lo-fi indie folk rock very much in the vein of bands such as The Violent Femmes. We talked about getting into music and the power of writing your own music. Along the way we chat about influences and pizza toppings. Raldesy Check out their music Follow on Instagram Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands on your favorite podcast service such as Apple, Youtube, Spotify, Audible, or Amazon Music. Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I talk with Pat and Bob from The City Lines. Their new album Prescribed Fires is a gem of pop punk with stellar songwriting that speaks to Pat’s background as a firefighter. Our conversation covers how Pat and Bob joined forces to write these compelling songs. Along the way we chat about influences and pizza toppings. The City Lines Check out their music Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Spotify Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands on your favorite podcast service such as Apple, Youtube, Spotify, Audible, or Amazon Music. Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I talk with Todd and Brandon of All Over The Shop. We talk about the dreaded question: what does your band sound like? I of course had my own thoughts, but it is always interesting to get the band’s perspective. Our conversation also included working with Geoff Michael at Big Sky in Ann Arbor to record their most recent EP - Every Ounce Of Energy. Along the way we talk about songwriting, influences, first concerts and of course, pizza toppings. All Over The Shop Check out their music Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Spotify Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands on your favorite podcast service such as Apple, Youtube, Spotify, Audible, or Amazon Music. Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I talk with Mike Walker of Bogue. Mike shares the story of Bogue who were at the center of Detroit’s garage rock scene in the 2000s. They soon recorded a demo with Jim Diamond in Detroit. Sadly tragedy struck when guitarist Dan Maister committed suicide. A couple of years later, drummer Matt Blake passed away due to a heart attack. Thankfully, Mike Walker persevered and has recently released Bogue’s demo on vinyl. Mike shares the origin story of Bogue as well as the story of releasing their demo after over 20 years. It is a great talk and I very much appreciate Mike sharing it with you and me. Get over to the Bogue bandcamp page to get your copy of their icon album, How'd You Feel About Talkin' to Me. It is a fabulous record. Bogue Check out his music Follow on Youtube, Spotify Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands on your favorite podcast service such as Apple, Youtube, Spotify, Audible, or Amazon Music. Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I chat with Heath, Dustin, Andy, and Greg from Blind Haven. These purveyors of seismic doom happen to be four friends who wanted to jam together as one of them neared death. Thankfully, they have persevered and continue to turn the pain of existence into brutally heavy music. I love this band and had a fabulous time talking with these guys about their origin story, songwriting, first albums and first concerts. Blind Haven is currently in the studio giving birth to another monster. I can hardly wait to experience it. In the meantime, check out their music on Bandcamp. Blind Haven Check out his music Follow on Facebook, Youtube, Spotify, Instagram Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands on your favorite podcast service such as Apple, Youtube, Spotify, Audible, or Amazon Music. Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I had a great time talking with Mitch, Matt, and a bunch of fans of the alt-rock band Jesus Chrysler Supercar. Besides having a fantastic name, this band plays some excellent alt-rock music loaded with hooks and melodies. The thing is they had formed in the 90’s and called it quits for over 20 years. Recently, they have gotten back together to create new music and haven’t lost a step. Check out new songs “Get Out of Dodge” or “Two Sticks” for a taste. It was a lot of fun talking with Matt and Mitch about the history, songwriting, and what is to come. Hopefully, I’ll get to meet Mitch in person at the upcoming Detroit Music Mixer (Aug 17 at Guitar HiFi in Royal Oak). Jesus Chrysler Supercar Check out his music Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Spotify Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands on your favorite podcast service such as Apple, Youtube, Spotify, Audible, or Amazon Music. Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I’m talking with the legendary Mark Farner. You may know him from Michigan’s Grand Funk Railroad. Today, Mark is on his own crafting music with Mark Farner’s American Band. It was a real treat to talk with Mark about his new album Closer To My Home which includes a bunch of new music as well as a celebratory re-recording of the classic “I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home)”. In addition to the new music, we talk about Mark’s songwriting process, early influences, and current day inspirations. Mark Farner Check out his music Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Spotify Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands on your favorite podcast service such as Apple, Youtube, Spotify, Audible, or Amazon Music. Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe