This week, we sit down with drummer and singer/songwriter, Chandler Claps, and go deep into how he went from learning drums in 5th grade to releasing his own 3-track EP. Afterwards, we have a little discussion on whether touring is essential to a local musician.

Go support Chandler's music!
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0pqXQCzZCrgaboAxWEQmm7?si=s90gB4VATne-ybrqzCx80Q

Check out new music from Dahinda!
https://www.facebook.com/DahindaBand/

Look out for new music from Tara Terra!
https://www.facebook.com/taraterratheband/

S3, E5: Chandler Claps

This long-awaited episode with Peoria-based band Unamused Dave features a conversation with lead singer, Seth Wagers. We discuss the production of their latest album, weird band names, and what it's like to have a big following outside of your own state. Afterwards, our hosts discuss the controversial topic of how much Spotify pays its artists.

Support Unamused Dave and buy/stream What the Hell...!
https://www.facebook.com/unamuseddave/
https://unamuseddave.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/album/0b8UokZrNnxgXGWPeHbDBw

Pre-order Tara Terra's new album:
https://taraterra.bandcamp.com/
Check out Parachute Day's new album:
https://parachuteday.bandcamp.com/

S3, E6: Unamused Dave

On this episode, we do a little bit of commentary on "What We Do is Not... Illegal," which is a short film created by Josh Kayne that gives a little glimpse into the Bloomington/Normal music scene. As we listen to the views and stories of the people who are in the video, we put in our own perspective on the BloNo scene and it's past, present, and future.

Watch the full video here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS15Vbo6ROQ&t=4s

Other music performed by:
Parachute Day
Spooktacular

S3, E7: Josh Kayne's "What We Do is Not... Illegal"

This week, we have the wonderfully talented Emily Hope. And in this conversation, we talk about how important faith has been in her music, what role positivity plays in her songwriting, and about how her childhood friends used to call her just to ask her to sing to them.
After that, Clifford gives some hopefully helpful advice for aspiring artists who may feel like they don't fit in with their local music scene.

Follow Emily Hope and check out her music!https://www.facebook.com/emilyhopemusic1995/
https://www.emilyhopemusic.com/

Check out Tera Tarra's new EP:
https://taraterra.bandcamp.com/album/couch-surfer-lover
And Spooktacular's new single:
https://stayspooky.bandcamp.com/track/shut-up
And Terribly Happy's new single:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/its-been-a-wile-coyote-single/1459861787
Wow! And Old Friend Fox's new EP:
https://oldfriendfox.bandcamp.com/releases

S3, E8: Emily Hope

This week, we have very special guest, Gregg Brown. Gregg is a local celebrity and has been apart of the local music scene for decades. In this episode, we talk about his perspective of the ever changing world of music, the recording process of his last record, and, of course, crop circles.

Check out Gregg's music!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/another-time-another-being/300082504
https://greggbrown.bandcamp.com/

Keep an eye out for Emily Hope's upcoming single, Better!
https://www.facebook.com/emilyhopemusic1995/
See V8 Vast Change, TC Boyd the Artist, and 3rd Street Down at the Spring Fling!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2414889365202514/
See Emily Hope, Sherwood Forest, and Edward + Jane at Nightshop!
https://www.facebook.com/events/266224874320443/

S3, E9: Gregg Brown

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