Podcast Episodes
Band Life Unfiltered: Carbon Decoy on Hangs, Venues, and What's Next
In this episode, we caught up with American garage psych, stoner, acid rock band, Carbon Decoy, from Michigan at the GIG - Art of Michigan Music event. Casey and Earl got us up to speed on what the band has been doing since we last talked to them in 2024. Earl covered how he balances being a dad a rock band. They discussed the after show "hangs" they had this past year with Glass Chimera, Levitator, Ficus, and Old Mountain Acid Test. Reminiscing about past hangs and stories from the green room at the Blind Pig when discussing Fuzz Fest in Ann Arbor. They also touched on the plans to create some new music in Casey's new home studio in the coming year.
Journey of The Stratton Setlist: A Music Blog
In this conversation, Lori Stratton discusses her journey in the music scene, the inception of her blog 'The Stratton Setlist', and her passion for promoting local artists in Michigan.
Levitator
We finally caught up with the psych rock band, Levitator, that hails from Petosky and Traverse City. In this episode, they discuss their journey from a country cover band to a psych rock ensemble. We touch on their creative process and the dynamics of being a six-piece band.
Levitator talks about how Northern Michigan music scene is different than playing downstate with the pros and cons. We reminisce on first time they played at The Pyramid Scheme with Ficus, Carbon Decoy and Overdrive Orchestra.
They share insights on their latest EP, the importance of live performances, and their plans for future music, emphasizing the friendships and connections formed along the way.
