Slightly harsh backing sound, interesting lyrics slightly buried in the backing sound, classic California sound.

Slightly harsh backing sound, interesting lyrics slightly buried in the backing sound, classic California flavour.

Released last year, The Blue Stones' latest LP, "Pretty Monster" features the single "Don't Miss," which has more than 10 million streams across platforms. And this March, they released a remix of the song with help from The Bloody Beetroots.

On this episode Ben interviews frontman Tarek Jafar and drummer Justin Tessier.

Photo: Nick Fancher
Music: "Back Around" by A.P.S.

Ep. 16: The Blue Stones Interview

Hosted and written by Ben Province
Engineered by Jesse Heirendt and Jay Hollinger
Mixed by Asher Smith

Music: "Back Around" by A.P.S.
Photo: Shervin Lainez

Ep. 17: Speedy Ortiz - Sadie Dupuis Interview

Ben Province - lead vocals, electric guitar
Hannah Herum - background vocals, piano, keyboard
Danny Volz - drums
Jay Yousef - acoustic guitar, bass guitar

Written by Ben Province
Produced by Tyler Widman, Ben Province, Second Rate Therapy
Engineered and mixed by Tyler Widman
Mastered by Hans DeKline 

Daydreaming

Here's an original song, with Chris and I on guitars and vocals. My picture from elementary school. 

Come So Far

Michelle Branch joins host John Fleming, backstage at Delmar Hall in St. Louis to talk about her new album, "Hopeless Romantic," and working with fiance Patrick Carney. 

Host: John Fleming
Producer: Ben Province
Audio and Announcer: Andy Ruzicka
Music:  "Back Around" by A.P.S.

Ep. 1:  Michelle Branch Interview

Host:  John Fleming
Producer:  Ben Province
Audio and Announcer:  Andy Ruzicka
Music:  "Back Around" by A.P.S.

Ep. 2:  Lee DeWyze Interview

Host: John  Fleming
Producer: Ben Province
Audio and Announcer: Andy Ruzicka
Music: "Back Around" by A.P.S.

Ep. 3: The Quebe Sisters Interview

Host: John Fleming
Producer: Ben Province
Audio and Announcer: Andy Ruzicka
Music: "Back Around" by A.P.S.
Photo:  Brian Kremkau

Ep. 4:  The English Beat - Dave Wakeling Interview

The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter reflects on nearly three decades in the music industry.  The "Lullaby" singer's latest project, "Soul's Core Revival," is being crowdfunded through PledgeMusic.

Host:  Andy Ruzicka
Producer:  Ben Province
Audio:  Andy Ruzicka
Music:  "Back Around" by A.P.S.
Photo:  David McClister

Ep. 5: Shawn Mullins Interview

Ben Province - Vocals
Jay Yousef - Guitar
Anna Cross - Bass
Jonnie Brown - Drums and Keyboard
Jaclyn Rachocki - Background Vocals

Written by Ben Province
Additional Arranging by Bryanna Hartmann

Cover art by Julia Marchant 

Daydreaming

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