I'm With the Band, Man – Details, episodes & analysis

We've finally gone international (well, out of North America) this week when we bring on Florian Zeh, the man behind the four-string for some amazing bands like Rodha, OK Wait, and Them Falls.

We dig into his past and find out what drew him into music, what interested him in playing bass, the Hamburg scene, and so much more. We even discuss sharing vocal duties in Them Falls.

Florian is not only a talented musician that has produced some amazing music, but he's also a real stand-up guy and had some great stories to share. Enjoy this discussion.

The two songs used in this episode are off the sophomore album by OK Wait - "Signal":

Damage

Horses

Check out Them Falls here:

https://themfalls.bandcamp.com/album/bites-ep

Check out all things RODHA here:

Bandcamp: https://rodha.bandcamp.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareRODHA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearerodha/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@rodhaband⁩

And OK Wait here:

all current links: http://linktr.ee/okwait

Bandcamp: https://okwait.bandcamp.com/album/signal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okwait.band

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/okwait.band

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@okwait⁩

Unreleased RODHA track here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHeOdJ9r2XI

We brought Thommy Browne back to discuss his criminally lesser-known project Chime Hours. This time around, instead of focusing just on the album, we actually dedicate the entire episode to a discussion of all things Chime Hours - find out how they formed, what their writing and recording was like, songs that didn't make the album, dissolution of the band, and so much more.

Thommy once again brought his straightforward and direct approach to the conversation but also brought in some humor and was a wonderful storyteller as he recalled all of the things that made Chime Hours so unique and interesting.

The two songs used in this episode are (obviously) taken from the Chime Hours EP

"The Walking Man"

"Bad Music Is Killing Home Downloading"

Unfortunately, the CD is sold out but you can still get the album (and all the other amazing Noise Pollution releases) here:

https://noisepollution.bandcamp.com/album/chime-hours

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https://highwayeyes.bandcamp.com/

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https://bythegraceofgod.bandcamp.com/album/colliding-tribes

https://www.indecisionrecords.com/products/819925-automatic-the-limits-of-control

https://miracledrug.bandcamp.com/

In the back-half of our discussion with Nicky, we do a deep dive onto all things related to the complete collection by Christ - simply titled "Complete." We're able to dive in to every single song that Christ ever recorded whether in demo form or on proper releases.We go deep into how Nicky approached guitar and how the band approached music in general and putting together the lyrics for the songs. Plus as a bonus we get to find out the origin of the lyric for "Song Number Three" which was a personal bonus for me.This conversation bummed me out even more I never got to see CHRIST live.The songs used in this episode are both taken from "Complete" (duh)LibrarianMitchellGet your CHRIST merch (records and shirts) here:https://skyvalleyrecords.com/collections/all/christOr buy the complete CHRIST collection digitally here:https://christcomplete.bandcamp.com/album/completeBuy some of Nicky's records LIVE here:https://www.whatnot.com/user/yonicky?sender_id=2133880&sharing_channel=copyLink

For episode 031 we brought on a guest I've "known" (in name only) for close to 30 years but someone I've never actually spoken with until we recorded this episode. Nicky has been an integral part of the Philadelphia scene for a long time and has been in and worked with a ton of influential bands throughout his storied career. He sat down with us to discuss those bands, share stories, and explain how he got involved in the punk scene and what drew him to guitar. Get your CHRIST merch (records and shirts) here:https://skyvalleyrecords.com/collections/all/christOr buy the complete CHRIST collection digitally here:https://christcomplete.bandcamp.com/album/completeBuy some of Nicky's records LIVE here:https://www.whatnot.com/user/yonicky?sender_id=2133880&sharing_channel=copyLinkThe two songs on this episode are:Prema - "Schaffer" taken from the album Drivel

Memorial Day - "Aimless Friend" taken from the album A Song With Evil Meaning

In the back-half of our discussion with Neil, we do a deep dive onto all things related to "The Fear Is Unsafe." As a bonus, we also discuss the recording of "Rip Myself Off (Again) which was recorded during the same session (along with a bunch of other yet-to-be-released songs) and everything that went into the album.

You'll find out Neil's approach to songwriting and recording, some of the meanings behind the album, how Neil's politics and the shape of the world help shape the songs, and so much more.

This album left us waiting for the next batch of songs to get released since Rollo is still actively working on their follow-up album.

The song used in this episode was taken from "The Fear Is Unsafe" (duh)

In Name Only

Neil and his music can be found everywhere. For all his Bandcamps:

Rollo Tomasi - https://rollotomasi.bandcamp.com/

Gauge - https://gauge.bandcamp.com/

Traluma - https://traluma.bandcamp.com/

rollotomasi.com

linktr.ee/rollotomasi

shakefork.com

https://linktr.ee/shakefork

Picture credit goes to Neil for the band and Jeff Larsen for the Neil mugshot

In the back-half of our discussion with Neil, we do a deep dive onto all things related to "The Fear Is Unsafe." As a bonus, we also discuss the recording of "Rip Myself Off (Again) which was recorded during the same session (along with a bunch of other yet-to-be-released songs) and everything that went into the album.

You'll find out Neil's approach to songwriting and recording, some of the meanings behind the album, how Neil's politics and the shape of the world help shape the songs, and so much more.

This album left us waiting for the next batch of songs to get released since Rollo is still actively working on their follow-up album.

The songs used in this episode are both taken from "The Fear Is Unsafe" (duh)

In Name Only

Rip Myself Off Again

Neil and his music can be found everywhere. For all his Bandcamps:

Rollo Tomasi - https://rollotomasi.bandcamp.com/

Gauge - https://gauge.bandcamp.com/

Traluma - https://traluma.bandcamp.com/

rollotomasi.com

linktr.ee/rollotomasi

shakefork.com

https://linktr.ee/shakefork

Picture credit goes to Neil for the band and Jeff Larsen for the Neil mugshot

Sticking with the Chicago theme, for episode 029 we bring Neil Sandler onto the show to talk all things him, his band, and Chicago. Neil has some really interesting stories to share across his 30+ years of being a musician across a bunch of bands.

We discuss the other band with the "same name" (spelled differently) and the importance of selecting the right band name, especially in the internet era, to make that name stand out for the purposes of searching.

It's always great to get guests on that played in bands I loved seeing live back in the day and Neil certainly doesn't disappoint.

The song in this episode are:

Red Villain - Horse Traveler (from the album "Into the City's Arms"

Neil and his music can be found everywhere. For all his Bandcamps:

Rollo Tomasi - https://rollotomasi.bandcamp.com/

Gauge - https://gauge.bandcamp.com/

Traluma - https://traluma.bandcamp.com/

rollotomasi.com

linktr.ee/rollotomasi

shakefork.com

https://linktr.ee/shakefork

Picture credit Karin Konz

Sticking with the Chicago theme, for episode 029 we bring Neil Sandler onto the show to talk all things him, his band, and Chicago. Neil has some really interesting stories to share across his 30+ years of being a musician across a bunch of bands.

We discuss the other band with the "same name" (spelled differently) and the importance of selecting the right band name, especially in the internet era, to make that name stand out for the purposes of searching.

It's always great to get guests on that played in bands I loved seeing live back in the day and Neil certainly doesn't disappoint.

The songs in this episode are:

Red Villain - Horse Traveler (from the album "Into the City's Arms"

Gauge - Soothe (fom the compilation "II")

Neil and his music can be found everywhere. For all his Bandcamps:

Rollo Tomasi - https://rollotomasi.bandcamp.com/

Gauge - https://gauge.bandcamp.com/

Traluma - https://traluma.bandcamp.com/

rollotomasi.com

linktr.ee/rollotomasi

shakefork.com

https://linktr.ee/shakefork

Picture credit Karin Konz

TJ comes back for the second episode where we do a deep dive into Divideo By Zero's last (and final??? We hope not) album "Answer To No One." We discuss how the city of Chicago was the official fifth member of the band and how TJ feels about it now reflecting back.This is a must-listen for everyone as this album has it all. Watch or listen in and discover all the ingredients that came together to make this banger.The two songs used on this episode are (obviously) both taken from Answer To No One:"Northern Lights"

TJ comes back for the second episode where we do a deep dive into Divideo By Zero's last (and final??? We hope not) album "Answer To No One." We discuss how the city of Chicago was the official fifth member of the band and how TJ feels about it now reflecting back.This is a must-listen for everyone as this album has it all. Watch or listen in and discover all the ingredients that came together to make this banger.The two songs used on this episode are (obviously) both taken from Answer To No One:"Northern Lights""Timber"