Explore every episode of the podcast The Struggling Artist Podcast
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| Episode 458: Struggling With The Return Of Generation Exit | 28 Sep 2026 | ||
Chris Klinck of Generation Exit returns to the podcast to talk about the bands new album Early Birds & After Hours. They discuss getting older and feeling like time is running out to create art that will have a lasting impression on the world. They also nerd out on record collecting, home recording, and more. | |||
| Episode 457: Struggling With The Return Of Allegedly Records | 21 Sep 2026 | ||
Bree of Allegedly Records has returned to the podcast to talk about the new bands on the label. The veteran bands on the label. Minimum wage, the cost of living, and more. | |||
| Episode 456: Struggling With The Drowns | 14 Sep 2026 | ||
In this extra long episode Rev Peters of The Drowns has returned to the podcast to talk about the band's new record, Harsh Record, that drops this upcoming Friday. | |||
| Episode 455: Struggling Artist Turntable - September 2026 | 04 Sep 2026 | ||
Trev is back from his sabbatical and the Turntable boys are together again with music recommendations for you on this Bandcamp Friday. Whether you like what they discuss or not, support your favorite independent artists and purchase some music from them today. The X-Factor for September is BACK TO SCHOOL. | |||
| Episode 454: The Struggling Artist 2026 State Of The Podcast Address | 30 Aug 2026 | ||
Trev is back from his break and wants to catch everyone up with what's going on currently with and the future of the podcast. | |||
| Episode 453: Struggling Artist Record Club Recap - July 2026 | 28 Aug 2026 | ||
Ryan and Dave discuss July's Struggling Artist Record Club Selection, Rebelmatic - Sting The Devil. Join The Struggling Artist Record Club, and start building your collection today! | |||
| Episode 452: Struggling With Bad Idea USA | 24 Aug 2026 | ||
Bad Idea USA discuss the origins of their band and finding freedom, personhood, and catharsis through creating music. | |||
| Episode 451: Struggling With Grace Givertz | 17 Aug 2026 | ||
Grace Givertz breaks down her new album Midnight Feature, the development of her sound, and using your voice as an artist. | |||
| Episode 450: Struggling With Kira McSpice | 10 Aug 2026 | ||
Kira McSpice talks about her new 4 album Saturn Return series, her unique approach to conceptualizing records, and the inspiration behind her most recent release The Desert. | |||
| Episode 449: Struggling Artist Turntable - August 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | ||
Jeff and Chris save the turntable while Trev has all but disappeared from the world. Will he come back? Who Cares! We have music recommendations to talk about! In this episode they discuss Bratlash and Yellow Jacket. | |||
| Episode 448: Struggling With Somergloom | 03 Aug 2026 | ||
Somergloom is an underground heavy music and arts festival based in Somerville. Aria caught up with festival organizer Dr. Gloom live on location to talk about the journey of the festival, the local music community, and what attendees can expect in 2026. | |||
| Episode 447: Struggling With Black Beach | 27 Jul 2026 | ||
Boston noise rockers Black Beach discuss their new album Mail Thief, the influences of their uniquely eerie sound, and the friendship that keeps the band going. | |||
| Episode 446: Struggling with Magnatar | 20 Jul 2026 | ||
Eric Sauter of New Hampshire sludge titan’s Magnatar discusses the return of the band, their new creative focus, fatherhood, and the influence of his career as a studio engineer on the creative process. | |||
| Episode 445: Struggling With The Old Edison | 13 Jul 2026 | ||
Will, Rory, and Squallie of The Old Edison talk with Trev about how the band started. The community and loyalty built around The Old Edison, The upcoming sold out show at Faces Brewing Co. and more. | |||
| Episode 444: Struggling Artist Record Club Recap - June 2026 | 10 Jul 2026 | ||
yan and Dave discuss June's Struggling Artist Record Club Selection, DCxPC Live Vol. 44 M.A.C.E. vs Trash Diva Live 12" Join The Struggling Artist Record Club, and start building your collection today! | |||
| Episode 443: Struggling With Spirit Hotel | 06 Jul 2026 | ||
| Episode 442: Struggling Artist Turntable - July 2026 | 03 Jul 2026 | ||
Jeff, Chris, and Trev discus music recommendations for you! July’s X-Factor is Ocean. | |||
| Episode 441: Struggling With Marc-Alan Prince | 29 Jun 2026 | ||
| Episode 440: Struggling With Ourselves - Struggling with Burnout | 22 Jun 2026 | ||
Trev talks about being burnt out. The cause of his burnout. And what he intends to do to rejuvenate. | |||
| Episode 439: Struggling Artist Record Club Recap - May 2026 | 19 Jun 2026 | ||
Dave and Ryan discuss May’s record club selection New York City from Incendiary Device Join The Struggling Artist Record Club and start building your collection today | |||
| Episode 438: Struggling With Rebelmatic | 15 Jun 2026 | ||
Creature of Rebelmatic talks with Trev about the variety of sound of Rebelmatic, The importance of creating art under your own terms, near twenty years of the band, their new album Sting The Devil, and more. | |||
| Episode 437: Struggling With The Return Of The Iron Roses | 08 Jun 2026 | ||
Natasha and Becky of The Iron Roses return to the podcast to talk about their upcoming album, Molotov Nights. They discuss the writing of this album, the importance of releasing this album independently, they evolution of the writing of this album, and more. Be sure to pre order Molotov Nights before it sells out.
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| Episode 436: Struggling Artist Turntable - June 2026 | 05 Jun 2026 | ||
Jeff, Chris, and Trev discus music recommendations for you! June’s X-Factor is Summer album covers. | |||
| Episode 435: Struggling With The Digs | 01 Jun 2026 | ||
Steve Ocelot and The Digs, talk with Trev about how they met, why the band ended, the excitement to play together again for the Ocelot Records 10 year reunion show, and more! See The Digs at Faces Brewing Co. June 13th for Ocelot Records 10 Year Reunion Show. | |||
| Episode 434: Underground Noise - MAY 2026 | 30 May 2026 | ||
| Episode 433: Struggling With A Minor Revolution | 26 May 2026 | ||
A Minor Revolution talks with Trev about how they got started, what comes after a band is no longer, the need to create, and Ocelot Records. See A Minor Revolution at Faces Brewing Co. June 13th for Ocelot Records 10 Year Reunion Show. | |||
| Episode 432: Struggling Artist Record Club Recap - April 2026 | 22 May 2026 | ||
Dave and Ryan discuss April’s record club selection Hate Season from Scarboro Join The Struggling Artist Record Club and start building your collection today | |||
| Episode 431: Struggling With The Return Of Oh The Humanity! | 18 May 2026 | ||
Oh the Humanity has returned to the podcast to talk with Trev about Ocelot Record’s 10 year reunion show, how things are going since releasing their last album, Montreal and Pouzza Fest and more. See Oh The Humanity at Faces Brewing Co. June 13th for Ocelot Records 10 Year Reunion Show. | |||
| Episode 430: Struggling With Dead Cats Dead Rats | 11 May 2026 | ||
Trev talks with Dead Cats Dead Rats about their history as a band, influences, and creative process. They share stories from their early days, their evolution in sound, and plans for future projects. See Dead Cats Dead Rats at Faces Brewing Co. June 13th for Ocelot Records 10 Year Reunion Show. | |||
| Episode 429: Struggling With The Hideout | 04 May 2026 | ||
Dennis and John of The Hideout talk with Trev about the band's start, end, and return. They discuss the family aspect of being a band, missing that dynamic, and about Ocelot Records. See The Hideout at Faces Brewing Co. June 13th for Ocelot Records 10 Year Reunion Show. | |||
| Episode 428: Struggling Artist Turntable May 2026 | 01 May 2026 | ||
Jeff and Trev discus music recommendations for you! May’s X-Factor was Protest Music | |||
| Episode 427: Struggling With The Return Of Hell Beach Again! | 27 Apr 2026 | ||
Jordan and Brendan are back to talk about Hell Beach's upcoming tour. Social media posting. A Green Day Cover. The possibility of new music from Hell Beach and more. | |||
| Episode 426: Underground Noise - April 2026 | 24 Apr 2026 | ||
Aria Rad brings you the latest news on releases, shows, and more in this month’s Underground Noise. Do you have news on a upcoming release or tour? Email Aria | |||
| Episode 425: Struggling With Creep Records | 20 Apr 2026 | ||
Arik and Will of Creep Records talks with Trev about Arik starting the label in the 90s. Staying relevant in the music world. How Will met Arik and got involved, Creep Fest which is happening this weekend, and more. | |||
| Episode 424: Struggling Artist Record Club Recap - March 2026 | 17 Apr 2026 | ||
Dave and Ryan discuss March’s record club selection The Collection from 18 Fevers Join The Struggling Artist Record Club and start building your collection today | |||
| Episode 423: Struggling With Scarboro | 13 Apr 2026 | ||
Shi and Jack of Scarboro talk with Trev about how the band was formed, the personnel, and the evolution of their sound and their upcoming album Hate Season. The three also discuss mental health, creativity and more. Scarboro’s new album Hate Season drops Friday April 17th. | |||
| Episode 422: Struggling With Man V Ghost | 06 Apr 2026 | ||
Boston rockers, Man V Ghost talk with Trev about how the band came to be. Their instinctive song writing process, Napster sins, their debut album, Songs From Sound Pond, and more. Head to ManVGhost.com for upcoming show dates. | |||
| Episode 421: Struggling Artist Turntable April 2026 | 03 Apr 2026 | ||
Chris is back with a vengeance as he, Jeff, and Trev talk music recommendations for you! April’s X-Factor is music found from the Instagram Algorithm. | |||
| Episode 420: Struggling With Trash Diva | 30 Mar 2026 | ||
Nikki and Mike of Trash Diva talk with Trev about the genesis of the band. They discuss meeting Scott Pasch of DCxPC Live. Their upcoming live album on DCxPC Live Vol. 44. The upcoming Rally In The Valley and more. | |||
| Episode 419: Underground Noise - March 2026 | 27 Mar 2026 | ||
Aria Rad brings you the latest news on releases, shows, and more in this month’s Underground Noise. Do you have news on a upcoming release or tour? Email Aria | |||
| Episode 418: Struggling With From The Stronghold | 23 Mar 2026 | ||
| Episode 417: Struggling Artist Record Club Recap - February 2026 | 20 Mar 2026 | ||
| Episode 416: Struggling With The Return Of Matt Rix | 16 Mar 2026 | ||
| Episode 415: Struggling With Cape Crush | 09 Mar 2026 | ||
Ali and James of Cape Crush talk with Trev about how the band got started, their upcoming album Place Memory, advice columns. the theory behind the term place memory, and more. | |||
| Episode 414: Struggling Artist Turntable - March 2026 | 06 Mar 2026 | ||
Trev and Jeff talk music recommendations for you! For March 2026 the X-Factor is Taxes. | |||
| Episode 413: Struggling With The Return Of Bobby Edge | 02 Mar 2026 | ||
Bobby Edge has returned to the podcast to talk about his latest EP Dirt Handsome Vol. 1 Available now. | |||
| Episode 412: Underground Noise - February 2026 | 27 Feb 2026 | ||
Aria Rad brings you the latest news on releases, shows, and more in this month’s Underground Noise. Do you have news on a upcoming release or tour? Email Aria | |||
| Episode 411: Struggling With Joshua David Thayer | 23 Feb 2026 | ||
Joshua David Thayer and Trev discuss Joshua’s musical journey, from his early influences in the 90s to his transition into solo projects. They talk about the importance of collaboration in music, the creative process behind Joshua’s songwriting, and the themes of grief and acceptance present in his work.They discuss his latest album, So Little, Close To Nothing, and more. | |||
| Episode 410: Struggling Artist Record Club Recap- January 2026 | 20 Feb 2026 | ||
| Episode 409: Struggling With M. Jandreau | 16 Feb 2026 | ||
Massachusetts based author M. Jandreau, talks with Trev about being creative, the intricacies of storytelling, importance of feedback, the difficulties of recording an audiobook and the struggles of imposter syndrome when being an independent artist. They talk about Jandreau's past work and his newest book, UPSTAIRS. Available now. | |||