Roadcase Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

For this final episode from Lollapalooza, and to bring the festival series of in-person interviews to a close, I sat down on the last day with Brian Oblivion and Madeline Follin of Cults, and also had an amazing conversation with Chance Emerson. 

Cults’ music is both surreal and ethereal, but also grounded in down-to-earth songwriting to is striking in its simplicity and authenticity. Brian and Maddie have been at this since they were college students and now 15 years later, they’ve release their fifth full length album, To The Ghosts. They’re embarking on giant US tour and their excitement is palpable and their love for what they do is truly infectious.  

Chance Emerson is an LA-based neo-folk artist who grew up in Hong Kong and went to school at Brown University, where he met his bandmates and formed his band in 2019. Chance is smart, dedicated, and truly devoted to his songwriting craft, and possesses a self-belief that is super admirable. His most recent release is entitled “Gingko.”

These are amazing conversations!!  

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I’m back this week with this penultimate installment of in-person interviews from the couch at Lollapalooza where I spoke to four amazing bands and artists for this episode!  

First up is the amazing East Bay crew, Destroy Boys, who are now two-time Roadcase guests!  Vi and Alexia first formed the band at the ripe old age of 15, and haven’t looked back. Their latest album entitled Funeral Soundtrack #4, just came out August 9, and I’m happy to report that this hardworking band just keeps getting better!  We tackle all the things that drive the Destroy Boys ethos and it’s a great conversation.

Quarters of Change from NYC, met in high school, and have a super fun and familial vibe. Having grown up together and being close friends is all part of their unique story of playing clubs as teenagers in the Big Apple. Their new album, Portraits, is out now!

Tanner Usrey is a southern rocker with a heart of gold and a down-home, hard working ethos. Tanner is an absolute Road Dog, and once he quit his day job in late 2019, only Covid could stop him, albeit temporarily. Tanner likes to keep as real as his country roots and has a great story to tell.

Closing this episode is the one and only Godly the Ruler, a Chicago native, who is part performance artist, part chameleon, and part hip-hop EDM rocker while on stage. Their tale is one of finding the lane and then crossing all the lines while still staying true to oneself.

Tune in now to listen to these amazing conversations live from the couch at Lollapalooza!! 

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Roadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Ryan Miller is here this week, and we had a fun, sometimes goofy, yet deep and reflective conversation — all the things one might come to expect from the Guster frontman.  

A veteran of 30+ years at the helm, and with a new Guster album, Ooh La La — arguably their best work to date — Ryan has an exciting outlook for his own creative future and that of the band. A uniquely talented and affable human with a terrific sense of humor, Ryan simply has a generous spirit and caring soul, and that 100% comes through in this super fun interview.

Little did I know that Ryan is the ultimate Roadcase guest, full of fun quips — both self-deprecating and directed happily at me — and we totally vibe out on all things, and I’m here for that!! This is simply a great episode that you won’t want to miss!!

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Roadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Welcome to Roadcase for Part 1 of this three-part interview series from Newport Folk Festival, which took place July 22-24 in Newport, Rhode Island!! Josh was on the ground at this historic festival for tons of artist interviews and we're happy to present these to our amazing listeners in this special series. For today's Part 1 Episode, we're proud to have with us Ryan Gustafson of The Dead Tongues, the extraordinary singer songwriter Madi Diaz, as well as Kristian Matsson aka The Tallest Man on Earth. The collaborative, warm and fun vibe of Newport Folk is on full display in these interviews as we explore the artists' mindsets, artistic backgrounds and attitude towards live performance in these intimate sit-downs.  So hop on the Ferry and journey across the bay to Fort Adams to learn more about what these artists are really all about. Enjoy and stay tuned for Parts 2 and 3 coming up this week!!

To learn even more about these extraordinary artists click the below links:
The Dead Tongues: https://www.thedeadtongues.com/
Madi Diaz: https://madidiaz.com/
The Tallest Man on Earth: https://www.thetallestmanonearth.com/

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Welcome to Roadcase for this Special Episode where Josh takes it on the road to feature in-person interviews from the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago last weekend (July 15-17) with three amazing artists, Xenia Rubinos, Kaina and 2022 Grammy Award winner Arooj Aftab. All three of these extraordinary artists each performed amazing, not-to-be-missed sets at Pitchfork and all have super diverse and interesting backgrounds, which we explore in these short-format live interviews direct from the Pitchfork festival grounds. Even more interesting, all three women have unique stories to share with a common thread about how they arrived where they are today; Arooj is Brooklyn-based but grew up in Pakistan, and Kaina and Xenia are both first-generation Americans of immigrant parents, and all their unique musical journeys express a deep influence of these beautiful, multicultural traditions.  And what's even more cool is that they're all super fun and amazing humans!!   So jump on the Roadcase bus and head to Union Park in Chicago to learn more about what these uber-talented artists are all about. It's a great time!!

To learn even more about these extraordinary artists click the below links.
Xenia Rubinos: https://www.xeniarubinos.com/
Kaina: https://www.kaina.live/
Arooj Aftab: https://www.aroojaftabmusic.com/

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Welcome to Roadcase!!  We're so incredibly excited for this year's Pitchfork Music Festival right here in Chicago beginning this Friday, July 15 with an amazing three-day lineup. And here for this Special Episode to talk all things Pitchfork related are Festival organizers and superstars Seth Dodson and Liz Pesnel. Seth is the top dog Executive Production Director, while Liz is Senior Director, Business Operations and Finance, and is an expert in steering this massive financial ship. In this episode, we'll talk to Seth and Liz about all the things Pitchfork-related, and what it takes to put on this huge spectacle from the ground up. The importance of sponsorships cannot be understated -- but most intriguing is the care and effort it takes to cultivate and nurture a carefully curated event such as Pitchfork Music Festival and how all decisions truly reflect the ethos of Pitchfork and what it means to not only love music but create the best environment to showcase the bands and artists that are loved by the Pitchfork community worldwide. So study that Pitchfork Festival lineup and schedule and hop on the Roadcase bus to learn about what it takes to put on such an amazing and iconic event. It's gonna be a great time!!

Check out the Pitchfork Music Festival 2022 lineup here:
https://pitchforkmusicfestival.com/

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Welcome to Roadcase!!  We are so psyched to have Corey Frye, the main dude of The Main Squeeze, on the show. Corey is the lead vocalist and "tour guide" of this uber-cool and hard-working band which combines all the best elements Funk, Soul and Rock and Roll to take its fans on a unique musical ride. Having grown up in the Heartland of Indianapolis -- he now calls Los Angeles his home -- Corey has a deep appreciation for the hard work and dedication it takes to succeed in this business, but more importantly, having surrounded himself with a diverse group of musician friends, has demonstrated that it's really about the VIBE. The band's new album, To Be Determined, released April 1, combines all the best elements of each band member, and in doing so, artfully showcases the band's unique chemistry. Corey is enthusiastic and excited about doing what he does and what the future holds. He authentically enjoys spreading the love and is the embodiment of the concept of music as an emotion-based vehicle, not simply steeped in one genre... it's about energy and collaboration both onstage, and onto the audience.  So let's all vibe out as we take a ride on the Roadcase bus to learn about the stellar artistry of Corey Frye. It's gonna be a good time!!

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Welcome to Roadcase!!  We are super-psyched to have the music management duo of Tyler Henry and Evan Winiker on the show.  These two amazing individuals are Managing Partners of the exciting new management company, Range Media Partners, whose client lineup is a Who's Who of A-List celebs and performing artists. While Evan and Tyler handle clients in diverse genres, their collaboration is clearly one of mutual respect and trust -- riffing off each other's knowledge and experience in the live music world to create amazing and unique fan experiences for the artists they manage. Key to their success is the broad spectrum of experience they both bring to the table: Evan from his early days as a touring musician, and Tyler as a 21 year-old college student at USC when he began managing R&B artist PARTYNEXTDOOR. Their broad-based knowledge and creative problem solving is both impressive and admirable. So get ready to throw down for a massive party as we jump on the Roadcase bus to learn more about these two management stars, Tyler Henry and Evan Winiker of Range Media Partners. It's gonna be a great ride!

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Welcome to Roadcase!!  We are uber-psyched to have Scott Hachey of the Magic Beans on the show. Scott is a total gem of a human, with an easy smile and a super positive attitude. Having been grinding it out on the road with the Beans for the better part of a decade, Scott is a seasoned veteran of the Road, but no amount of mileage can diminish Scott's zest for life and love of what he does best: melting faces with the Beans special brand of jam-inspired grooviness. Magic Beans also have a new album coming out on July 6, entitled Unzipped --  a collection of instrumental tunes sure to become your favorite summer vibe. Scott started out by jamming with his buddies in the jam-band nexus of CU Boulder, and from there, just kept the ball rolling, touring endlessly to turn fans on and create joy. It's an inspiring story of positivity and overcoming adversity with persistence and determination that you won't want to miss. So grab a handful of beans and jump on the Roadcase bus to learn more about our favorite road warrior, Scott Hachey. It's gonna be a great ride!

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Welcome to Roadcase!!  We're simply elated to have Becca Mancari on the show this week. Becca has travelled many roads in her young life and is now a fixture in the Nashville music community.  Her personal story is one of seeking identity, both from a personal and musical perspective, and one she is very proud to share. Having spent the majority of her time off the road working on herself and changing her own perspective, she is reaping the benefits of a renewed outlook on life; one of massive positivity and self-acceptance both of her own self and her relationship to the past -- and one that has brought her to a place of real optimism about the future and what she has to offer musically. While her most recent work from 2020, The Greatest Part, represented a change in sonic direction from her first album, Good Woman, Becca takes pride in presenting a level of positivity both for herself and for her enthusiastic and grateful audience. She is a true beacon of light, and we feel lucky to have her on the Pod to discuss her outlook, artistic direction and personal growth. So hop on the Roadcase bus and learn more about the multi-faceted and truly inspiring Becca Mancari. It's gonna be a great ride!

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Theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer