Explore every episode of the podcast Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion

OK Cool is a great example of a duo who create for fun while chasing that spark. Bridget and Hailey love writing sounds and songs together to ultimately create incredible EPs like Surrealist. They joined this week to share how they met, how they describe themselves, songwriting for Surrealist, and more.

Follow OK Cool on social media at @okcoolband. Listen to OK Cool on your favorite streaming apps and at https://okcool.bandcamp.com/

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Pledge your support for Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion on Patreon at patreon.com/angrygrrrlmusic! Special thanks to our monthly patrons: Molly O’Malley, Kendra Mamula, Carly Comando, John “Kitzy” Kitzmiller, Henderson Cole, and Erica Freas.

The Dumes are a gripping, energetic anthem-crafting band out of California, and you’ll want them on your summer playlist. Their new EP, Everything is Horrible, is loaded with songs that can feel both emotional and bright in the same track. Elodie joined this week to share how the band met, what went into the EP, trust fall songwriting, what’s next, and more.

Follow The Dumes on social media at @thedumes. Listen to The Dumes on your favorite streaming apps and at https://thedumes.bandcamp.com/

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Pledge your support for Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion on Patreon at patreon.com/angrygrrrlmusic! Special thanks to our monthly patrons: Molly O’Malley, Kendra Mamula, Carly Comando, John “Kitzy” Kitzmiller, Henderson Cole, and Erica Freas.

Rachel Lighter of Nervous Dater writes songs that allow her to express her perspectives and feelings, and share them with bandmates and ultimately album listeners. Call in the Mess, the band’s sophomore album, explores the thoughts and responses to living in modern America. Rachel joins this week to share how the record came together, writing songs as a band, gender identity, what’s next, and more.

Follow Nervous Dater at @nervousdater. Listen to Nervous Dater’s new record Call in the Mess on your favorite streaming apps and at https://nervousdater.bandcamp.com/.

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Pledge your support for Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion on Patreon at patreon.com/angrygrrrlmusic! Special thanks to our monthly patrons: Molly O’Malley, Kendra Mamula, Carly Comando, John “Kitzy” Kitzmiller, Henderson Cole, and Erica Freas.

Susie Richardson Ulrey has seen so much of the independent music community: from a rock school in Tampa to the rise of emo and women performers in the '90s. The Pohgoh front joins to talk about her love of DIY, her co-owned label New Granada Records, how she shares her experiences living with multiple sclerosis, and her support of inclusivity in music.

Keep up with Pohgoh at @pohgohfl on Instagram and Facebook, or find music at https://pohgoh.bandcamp.com/.

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

It's all fun and upbeat with St. Petersburg's most influential three piece, Piss Ghost. Laura, Susan, and Keeli join to talk about how they met, Laura's love of Panic! at the Disco, being unapologetically loud, learning by playing together, and more.

Keep up with Piss Ghost at @pissghostband on Instagram and Facebook, or find music at https://www.facebook.com/pissghost/ .

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

IT'S FINALLY HERE! The first ever live taping of Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion, at The Fest 17. Three bands join for rapid fire interviews that divulge band chemistry, the importance of inclusivity and speaking out in the independent music scene, and more.

Special thanks to Tony Weinbender, Sarasvasti Seixas, and Alex Sinfield at The Fest! Thanks to Jacob Taylor for mixing and mastering the recording of the live show and to Caitlin Soard for the Twitter live stream. Thanks to Expert Timing, Slingshot Dakota, and Gutless for joining as guests.

Keep up with the bands online:

Slingshot Dakota: slingshotdakota.bandcamp.com or @slingshotdakota on Twitter & Instagram

Gutless: gutlessmusic.bandcamp.com or @gutless316 on Twitter & @gutlessband on Instagram

Expert Timing: experttiming.bandcamp.com, or @expert_timing on Twitter & @experttiming on Instagram

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Songwriter Alex Niedzialkowski has taken the worlds of indie, pop, and punk by storm with her latest record, "Comfort World." She's shown no signs of stopping with follow-up single, "Retreat," an impassioned pushback against harrassment. Alex joins to talk about her influences, her love of the Pacific Northwest, working in studio on "Comfort World," the opportunities she's had, and so much more.

Keep up with Cumulus at @cumulus_songs on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, or find music at https://cumulus.bandcamp.com.

Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion is doing its first LIVE SHOW at The Fest 17! Join at the Hippodrome in Gainesville, Florida at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 27. Live show guests include Expert Timing, Gutless, and Slingshot Dakota! RSVP to the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/4722312499174

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Hannah Liuzzo has a passion for music, from collegiate trained to her favorite, relaxed style. With Lilith, she's explored her abilities in recording and stretching the subject matters that are critical for her. Hannah joins to talk about songwriting, putting together a full length record, bluegrass in Boston, The Spice Girls, and more.

Keep up with Lilith on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Stream music at liliththeband.bandcamp.com.

Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion is doing its first LIVE SHOW at The Fest 17! Join at the Hippodrome in Gainesville, Florida at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 27. Live show guests include Expert Timing, Gutless, and Slingshot Dakota! RSVP to the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/4722312499174

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Booking shows, managing artists, and organizing PR, on top of being enrolled in university sure makes Lindsey Miller look like a super human. Lindsey, the founder of Otherways Music, joins to talk about the opportunities and challenges of working in music, fandoms' influences, and the importance of booking diverse lineups.

Keep up with Otherways Music at https://otherwaysmusic.com/ , as well as on Facebook and Twitter.

Music on this episode by:

Future Teens, https://futureteens.bandcamp.com

Great Wight, https://thegreatwight.bandcamp.com

Clara Joy, https://clarajoy.bandcamp.com

Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion is doing its first LIVE SHOW at The Fest 17! Join at the Hippodrome in Gainesville, Florida at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 27. Stay tuned on social media for guest announcements coming soon! RSVP to the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/4722312499174

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

An artist of all kinds, Ilana Hope creates rhythm and synth-layered indie rock. Their efforts arrive in the form of Foxy Dads, whose 'Songs from the LIRR' set a gorgeous tone for wanderings and thoughts in New York City. Ilana joins to talk about sentimentality with objects, their approach to songwriting, and more.

Keep up with Foxy Dads on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Stream music at foxydads.bandcamp.com.

CW: the opening of this episode features a brief discussion of sexual assault in relation to current events. Please fast forward between 3:35-4:35 to skip past this segment. Access resources for victims of sexual assault through RAINN, WOAR, NSVRC, and more.

Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion is doing its first LIVE SHOW at The Fest 17! Join at the Hippodrome in Gainesville, Florida at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 27. Stay tuned on social media for guest announcements coming soon! RSVP to the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/4722312499174

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Diving into DIY headfirst is Ellie Hart, founder of MELTT Magazine and LEAD DIY. At 23, she has two thriving projects that are making waves across independent music.

With MELTT, Ellie has gathered playlists over the last six months, including guest-curated lists from different artists. She's even begun to explore album reviews.

LEAD DIY, or Lighting and Epilepsy Awareness Development in DIY, shares educational materials and signage to bands and venues for shows involving fast or strobe lighting. Ellie has shared her flyers throughout the Northeast and with touring bands like Future Teens.

Learn more about MELTT and LEAD DIY at meltmagazine.com.

Music in this episode, chosen by Ellie, includes:

Future Teens, "Girlfriend on a Gap Year": futureteens.bandcamp.com

Just Friends, "Supersonic": justfriendsca.bandcamp.com

Barely Civil, "Eau Claire? Oh, Claire": https://barelycivil.bandcamp.com

Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion is doing its first LIVE SHOW at The Fest 17! Join at the Hippodrome in Gainesville, Florida at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 27. Stay tuned on social media for guest announcements coming soon! RSVP to the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/4722312499174

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Twincore songwriting starts with a unique bond, and that's exactly what Angie and Celeste Padua create with their band, Two Headed Girl. The Connecticut twin sisters talk about their first bands, writing music together, the bands that influence them, and more. 

Keep up with Two Headed Girl on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Podcast live show guest announcements are here!!! Gutless, Expert Timing, and Slingshot Dakota will join the live taping at the Fest on October 27. Tune in for more details!

Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion is doing its first LIVE SHOW at The Fest 17! Join at the Hippodrome in Gainesville, Florida at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 27. Stay tuned on social media for guest announcements coming soon! RSVP to the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/4722312499174

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Transforming a solo act into a full band, St. Petersburg's Community Couch has not only shaped their own sound but the spaces they occupy. Stove Johnson, Eli Lopez, and Glen Martinetto join to talk about their debut record, I'm Breaking Up with Myself, along with some of their personal music influences. Some hot Takis takes are afoot, too.

Speaking of hot... debut single "I Don't Know, Tim" arrives in this episode. Listen to more of Community Couch's record on Friday, September 14, along with their Southeast tour. Check out dates below:

9/14 St. Petersburg, FL @ Lucky You Tattoo

9/15 Statesboro, GA @ Birdhaus

9/16 Richmond, VA @ Cafe Astrology

9/17 Cincinnati, OH @ Northside Yacht Club

9/18 Chattanooga, TN @ The Camp House

9/19 Gainesville, FL @ The Civic Media Center

9/20 Orlando, FL @ TBA

Keep up with Community Couch on Facebook and Instagram at @communitycouchfl. 

Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion is doing its first LIVE SHOW at The Fest 17! Join at the Hippodrome in Gainesville, Florida at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 27. Stay tuned on social media for guest announcements coming soon! RSVP to the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/4722312499174

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Jer Berkin is working to connect and help make the dreams of musicians come true. Their efforts to help musicians and young music professionals navigate the industry have led to the creation of Lost and Found Touring and Management, which helps artists with booking shows and navigating the expectations of the industry. All of this while drumming for one of the most brilliant bands out there, The Sonder Bombs.

Jer joined to share how they first joined DIY as a local show booker, building paths for managers and musicians with Lost and Found, joining The Sonder Bombs, writing solo music under the name Shay, and more.

Learn more about Lost and Found at https://lostandfoundtouring.com/. Follow The Sonder Bombs at @sonderbombs and keep up with Jer at @jerkberkin and @shayphl.

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Pledge your support for Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion on Patreon at patreon.com/angrygrrrlmusic! Special thanks to our monthly patrons: Molly O’Malley, Kendra Mamula, Carly Comando, John “Kitzy” Kitzmiller, Henderson Cole, and Erica Freas.

From the comforts of childhood lyrics and comforts of her home space, Mary Kekic writes catchy and clever music that stuns the Midwest. Mary joins to talk about rediscovering her love of acoustic guitar, playing with new pedals live, digging through old lyrics for new music, the Donnas, and more.

Keep up with Mary Kekic on social media and at https://kekic.bandcamp.com. RSVP to her live show with Thin Lips at Mahall's: https://www.facebook.com/events/164553587729627/

Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion is doing its first LIVE SHOW at The Fest 17! Join at the Hippodrome in Gainesville, Florida at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 27. Stay tuned on social media for guest announcements coming soon! RSVP to the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/4722312499174

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Fusing tight, technical musicianship with emotion, Pool Kids has been taking the independent music scene by storm. Christine Goodwyne joins to talk about learning to play with numbered keys, writing tight guitar parts, recording with new gear, and more.

Keep up with Pool Kids on Facebook, Instagram, and more at @poolkidsfl, or at https://poolkidsband.bandcamp.com.

Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion is doing its first LIVE SHOW at The Fest 17! Join at the Hippodrome in Gainesville, Florida at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 27. Stay tuned on social media for guest announcements coming soon! RSVP to the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/472231249917488/

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Cozy up with Wallace, who bring a sunny disposition and bright energy to blues and classic rock influenced music. The Philadelphia three (sometimes four) - piece talks about Janis Joplin, the Philadelphia scene, writing music with people they respect, and putting together their debut record.

Keep up with Wallace on Facebook and Instagram @wallace.music, or at https://wallace.bandcamp.com.

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Crave high drama with classic punk rock flair? Look no further than Portland's Alien Boy, who combine the energy of Green Day with intoned emotion of The Smiths. Sonia Weber joins to talk about her influences, playing music over time with her bandmates, her favorite vegan spot to play music, and the new record 'Sleeping Lessons.'

Keep up with Alien Boy on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @alienboypdx and at alienboypdx.bandcamp.com.

Preorder 'Sleeping Lessons,' out August 31 on Tiny Engines here: http://www.tinyengines.net/products/620642-alien-boy-sleeping-lessons.

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Music management, blogging, videography and more - those are just a few of the skills Briana Boyd can boast. Briana talks about her experiences finding new music, touring, working alongside artists, and more.

Special thanks to Jamie Coletta for providing music for the episode!

Music on this episode by:

Foxing, "Slapstick" (Find more at http://www.foxingtheband.com)

Anthony Green, "Vera Lynn" (Find more at https://www.anthonygreenmusic.com) 

Northernmost, "All Smiles" (Find more at https://northernmostma.bandcamp.com) 

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

The best pairs create together, and that's exactly what Rivka Yeker and Morgan Martinez do with Hooligan Magazine. The two founders talk about the early days of the zine, the meaning of "hooligan", geeking out and connecting with the artists they work with, the importance of diversity in independent art, and more.

Keep up with the latest issue of Hooligan Magazine at hooliganmagazine.com, or on social media at @thehooliganmag on Twitter and @hooliganmagazine on Instagram, as well as Facebook!

Music in this episode by:

***1996***, available at xxx1996xxx.bandcamp.com/

Remember Sports, available at remembersports.bandcamp.com

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Kittenhead has had a spark for independence and defiance from the start. Front Kivi "Kittenhead" talks about her love of Joan Jett, passion for equal rights, her band's penchant for roller derby tours, and more.

Keep up with Kittenhead on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @kittenheadla, or at kittenheadla.com! 

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

There's no limits for media when it comes to music for Lindsy Carrasquillo. From Tumblr blogs to editing and video projects at Lvl to the Room, Lindsy has found and made her own media in her love of music. This week, she joins to talk about her love of Gainesville bands, finding blogs online to write for, supporting her friends and a wider music community, and more.

Make sure to keep up with Lindsy at lvltotheroom.com, @lvltotheroom on social media, or her profiles @lindsy_carr.

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

When making music, authenticity is critical to independent artist Dara Carter. The Georgia-based musician joins to talk about her stellar background in music, gathering inspiration from her mother and siblings, the details of planning a performance, her tours on the keys with The Txlips, and more!

Keep up with Dara Carter on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with @daracartermusic, or at daracartermusic.com

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Audio engineering, booking, writing...what is it that Paige Coley can't do? This week Paige of Kinder Than Wolves joins to talk about her experiences in writing and recording her own music as well as her clients', booking shows, being a role model in all-ages DIY spaces, the Florida music scene, and more.

Find Kinder Than Wolves in social media at @kinderthanwolves and at kinderthanwolves.bandcamp.com.

Also joining this week are Anna Theodora and Lindsy Carrasquillo (LVL to the Room) to share their reactions to the second wave announcements for The Fest 17! We share our favorite memories, spots to spend time throughout the weekend, favorite bands, and more.

Check out The Fest 17 lineup at thefestfl.com, and grab tickets at thefestfl.limitedrun.com.

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Maggie Gently writes personal journeys in her songs, and her EP Good Cry is a great example. She’s been inspired by multiple genres and living in San Fransisco itself. Maggie has a new single, “Bitter Pills,” that’s premiering exclusively on this episode that shares so much of what she’s up to next. Maggie joined this week to share how her personal songwriting evolved, her expression of experiences, sharing her music, and more.

Keep up with Maggie Gently on social media at @maggiegently. Find music and more at https://maggiegently.bandcamp.com/releases.

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Pledge your support for Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion on Patreon at patreon.com/angrygrrrlmusic! Special thanks to our monthly patrons: Molly O’Malley, Kendra Mamula, Carly Comando, Sam Zorowitz, John “Kitzy” Kitzmiller, Orla Tinsey, and Erica Freas.

The summer hasn't even started and Retirement Party has kicked off the sounds of the season. Avery Springer of Retirement Party joins to talk about the release of the debut full-length record, "Somewhat Literate," moving to Chicago, forming Retirement Party to turn around an EP, her favorite parts of the Chicago scene and more.

Find music by Retirement Party at retirementparty.bandcamp.com and purchase the LP through Counter Intuitive Records.

Thanks to Tim Crisp at Better Yet Pod (find the podcast at betteryetpod.com).

Also, some thoughts on venues collecting a percentage of merch sales from touring bands. Thank you to Diet Cig for prompting these thoughts.

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

You'll never forget Remember Sports after this episode. The Ohio-gone-Philadelphia band joins to talk about their college days as Sports, playing with bands like Swearin' and Waxahatchee, making musician friends in Philadelphia, and working on their new record, Slow Buzz, out now on Father/Daughter Records.

Find Remember Sports at remembersports.bandcamp.com, or across all social platforms.

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Just for your ears, this week Susannah Cutler joins to talk about her project Yours Are the Only Ears. Susannah talks about learning to play music, harnessing her energy to write expressive music, taking creative control in the recording process, and more.

Find music by Yours Are the Only Ears at yoursaretheonlyears.bandcamp.com.

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

The aliens are descending and they are a COLLECTIVE! This week bryson the alien, Mai Mae, and ALFA join to talk about their experiences in the Portland DIY commuity, writing collaborative music, the different skills they've learned from each other, and more.

Find Sumalienz all over on social media:

@brysonthealien

@alfa007_

@maimae_

Https://facebook.com/Sumalienz

https://soundcloud.com/brysonthealien/new-york-w-mai-mae-prod-jonny-cool

+ MORE!

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Meet one of the most talented and motivating voices in Florida's DIY scene, Candice Maritato of Woolbright! Candice talks about growing up on Paramore, learning to play guitar, opening up about depression through music, connecting to people singing along to "Lazybody Busybones," and more.

Keep up with Woolbright on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @woolbrightfl. Buy music at woolbrightfl.bandcamp.com.

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

POP PUNK SENSABILITY is the best descriptor for a new favorite of New York, Baby Got Back Talk! G'Ra Asim and Rhiana Hernandez join to talk about creating a haven and engaging with the audience at live shows, declaring "FUCK FACISM" at Columbia University, writing songs with their band's chemistry, pursuing opportunities for people of color in all roles in the music industry, and more.

Buy and stream Baby Got Backtalk's latest EP, 'Up in Open Arms,' on all platforms! Find more of the band at babygotbacktalk.bandcamp.com. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @babygotbacktalk!

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Writing for one's self is a strong form of expression, but what happens when the audience arrives? Lauren Rearick has shaped one of the most inclusive and impactful blogs, The Grey Estates, which highlights music from all areas of DIY. Lauren talks about her early writing opportunities, learning about bands from early 2000's teen night dramas like The OC, giving a platform to new talent, and more.

Keep up with The Grey Estates at thegreyestates.com or @thegreyestates on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Music on this episode:

"Up from Below" by Remember Sports (remembersports.bandcamp.com)

"Fire Inside My Eyes" by Yours Are the Only Ears (yoursaretheonlyears.bandcamp.com)

"Currents" by Early Riser (earlyrisermusic.com)

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Get ready for one of the most energetic and catchy bands to hit Philadelphia, it's Ready Now! Jack McCann talks about their favorite pop punk influences, their motivation from All Time Low's fan culture, meeting their latest line up of bandmates through college and Tinder, and working on their new EP, 'Love and Other Dumb Stuff.'

Find more Ready Now at http://www.readynowband.bandcamp.com. 

Also, a quick recap of Lucky You Fest! Thank you to Christian Costello and Eliot Mayo, and Lucky You Tattoo for building and celebrating an inclusive space for the Tampa Bay DIY scene.

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Ever experience fate in music? Frequency Within sure has. The California band joins to talk about finding their perfect drummer (it's Jeanette), writing meaningful songs, their wide variety of influences, and more. They also talk about their new single, Coma, which is now streaming!

Find more Frequency Within at https://frequencywithin.com/. 

Lindsy Carrasquillo of Lvl to the Room joins to talk about the Fest lineup, her favorite parts of Fest like meeting new friends, live sessions for LVL to the Room, and more. 

Keep up with Lvl to the Room at https://lvltotheroom.com. Check out The Fest lineup at http://www.thefestfl.com! 

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

The ultimate combination is a brilliant voice and instrument paired with it - and Marcelyn Lebovitz has both! Marcelyn talks about her interest in music since age 9, her love of theatre and indie music, DIY, and her upcoming releases, including "Elephant in the Room" coming on April 7. The song premieres here at the end of the episode, so stay tuned at the end!

Find Marcelyn's music at marcelynmusic.com - her EP "Don't Panic" is available for free downloads.

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or onFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Maeve Aickin is a songwriter that has such a meaningful approach to writing music that’s inspired by the likes of the holy trinity that is boy genius. Maeve joined this week to talk about how she’s approached writing music, experimenting with pedals, her hopes as a musician, her personal messaging in her songs, and more. 

Keep up with Maeve Aickin on social media at @maeveaickin. Find music and more at https://maeveaickin.bandcamp.com/ .

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Pledge your support for Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion on Patreon at patreon.com/angrygrrrlmusic! Special thanks to our monthly patrons: Molly O’Malley, Kendra Mamula, Carly Comando, Sam Zorowitz, John “Kitzy” Kitzmiller, Orla Tinsey, and Erica Freas.

Bursting with impassion and energy is Brooklyn's Great Wight, who bring gorgeous, catchy melodies to the most powerful messaging. Erik Garlington talks about moving to New York, growing up playing music, finding the scene he loves, identity with Blackness and queerness, and more.

Stream Great Wight on Spotify and Bandcamp. Make sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook!

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or onFacebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

It takes a special eye and heart for booking talent, and Mel Grinberg has BOTH. Mel, of Philadelphia's Home Outgrown, talks about creating a talent promoting group out of college, booking shows with diversity in mind, favorite show memories, life as a tour manager, and more. 

Keep up with Home Outgrown shows on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homeoutgrownpresents/.

Music in this episode by Grayling (https://graylingphl.bandcamp.com) and Caracara (https://caracaraphilly.bandcamp.com).

Get in touch with me at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, on Twitter & Instagram @AngryGrrrlMusic, or "Like" on Facebook!

There are few things more empowering than the blasting energy from The Txlips! "Guitar Gabby" Gabriella Logan talks about Atlanta, live shows, the importance of diversity and representation in music, tips for DIY, and more.

Keep up with the Txlips at txlips.com, or on Facebook and Instagram. 'Queens of the New Age' is now streaming on Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, and Google Play!

Get in touch with me at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, on Twitter & Instagram @AngryGrrrlMusic, or "Like" on Facebook!

Feel the depth of emotions (and yes, that includes a lot of love!) for Boston's own Future Teens! Amy Hoffman talks about meeting her bandmates, writing music and growing at the same time, her excitement for Future Teens's first national tour, and more. 

Listen to more music by Future Teens at https://futureteens.bandcamp.com and on all streaming services.

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New year, new bands. The best way to kick it off? With puppies, of course! That is, Tallahassee's Big Puppy, who talk about making music together, Banana Split Records, dedicating songs to the doggos, music video ideas, and more. 

New resolutions! From ways that Angry Grrrl Music will grow to ways to improve opportunities for diverse bands, it's all packed into this new episode.

Find music by Big Puppy at bigpuppy.bandcamp.com.

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Rally behind Raleigh's own Naked Naps, who join to talk about the new record, Year of the Chump! Catie Yerkes talks about her love of alliteration, Nana Grizol, the Raleigh DIY scene, and working with her bandmate, Chris Grubbs. 

Listen to more of Naked Naps on Bandcamp at https://nakednaps.bandcamp.com, then check out their social pages.

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What happens when you toss in some grindcore, punk pop, and all of the refrigerator leftovers? You get Brooklyn's own Ellen and the Degenerates! Elena and Greg join to talk about their unique sound, playing and writing music, contributing to the local scene, and more. Rey the mischievous lab does some background tapdancing.

Listen to more of Ellen and the Degenerates on Bandcamp, then follow on Facebook and Instagram.

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The only thing to be nervous about in this episode is if Chelsea Wolfe reaches out! This week features Tampa's The Nervous Girls, who talk about forming a little nervous family, The Handmaid's Tale, playing with the Girls Rock Camp, and fostering an inclusive DIY scene.

Listen to more of The Nervous Girls on Bandcamp, then follow on Twitter and Facebook.

Get in touch with me at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, on Twitter & Instagram @AngryGrrrlMusic, or "Like" on Facebook!

The best kind of Early Riser is one involving Kiri Oliver and Heidi Vanderlee! The duo talk about their record, Currents, the DIY scene around Brooklyn, their love of playing punk shows, and their work booking bands for the Chris Gethard Show! There's also a little early Fest gushing.

Also, a quick recap of FEST weekend in Florida, plus shoutouts to a couple of fabulous podcast alum! Y'all are the BEST!!!!

Listen to more Early Riser on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.

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It's the BEST time because it's the FEST time!!! This week features an interview with Sarasvati Seixas and Sarah Goodwin, who contribute immensely to the annual punk rock family reunion, the Fest! Sarah and Sarasvati talk about putting together things like the guidebook and registration, memories from working the Fest each year, and how they became involved.

Find out more about the Fest at thefestfl.com. Keep up with everyone involved with the Fest through social media at @thefestfl or download the Fest app, available for Apple and Android users.

Music in this episode by Dikembe, Katie Ellen, and Slingshot Dakota. 

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Ganser is a band who bring together the talents of each band member and friends in the community to create art. The Chicago-based band has released a new album, Just Look At That Sky, that captures artful sound and matching visuals in the accompanying music videos. Nadia Garofalo joined this week to talk about the Chicago scene, collaborative songwriting, video making, the new record, and more.

Keep up with Ganser on social media at @ganserband. Find music and more at https://ganser.bandcamp.com/album/just-look-at-that-sky.

Get in touch with me through email at angrygrrrlmusic@gmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @angrygrrrlmusic.

Pledge your support for Angry Grrrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion on Patreon at patreon.com/angrygrrrlmusic! Special thanks to our monthly patrons: Molly O’Malley, Kendra Mamula, Carly Comando, Sam Zorowitz, John “Kitzy” Kitzmiller, Orla Tinsey, and Erica Freas.

From New Brunswick basements to DIY spaces, football, Etc. has done it all! This week, Lindsay Minton and Mercy Harper talk about making their move to Houston, writing songs for Corner, and their international adventures (including an impromtu show at a Mexico City music festival).

Stream must by football, etc. on Bandcamp: https://footballetc.bandcamp.com/album/corner and buy the record through Community Records: http://communityrecords.org.

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Need some post-Labor Day hype? Look no further than the irresistable and charismatic energy that is AW(https://listentoaw.bandcamp.com)! This week features an interview with AW, formerly known as Allison Weiss. We talk about writing pop songs, coming out as GNC in a public space, making music videos and more. Be sure to follow them on social- you won't want to miss their adventures in tunes and life.

Our alum, Stove, has released a new EP called Eat.! Stream it now at stovefl.bandcamp.com.

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Explore 'Some Voids' and every gorgeous part of Gutless. Vi Viana talks about making milestones in music, trans identity, sharing setting the standard of vulnerability in her music, and personal experiences in the local music scene. CW: This episode does have a Content Warning for discussion of abuse, mental health, the process of addressing a former band member accused of abuse, and ensuring safe spaces for show-goers (30:38-47:00). Songs throughout the episode are from 'Some Voids.'

Find more Gutless at https://gutlessmusic.bandcamp.com.

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