Podcast Episodes

How One DIY Promoter Built Fuzz Fest With No Sign-Up Sheet
Jeff Wood Jeff Wood

How One DIY Promoter Built Fuzz Fest With No Sign-Up Sheet

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Chris Taylor joins Jeff and Ryan to talk about Fuzz Fest, the long-running rock festival he started in Ann Arbor. He breaks down how the festival grew from 33 bands and two stages into a yearly rock gathering at the Blind Pig, with a focus on punk, psych, stoner rock, garage, and related sounds.

We also get into his bands, especially Mazinga and the revived Blue Snaggletooth, plus the handmade, old-school approach he uses to run the whole thing. Chris explains how he curates the lineup himself, manages stage changeovers, and even performs liquid light shows under the name Eternal Eyes.

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Riot Course: Guitar Music Done Right – Post-Grunge, Emo & Beyond
Jeff Wood Jeff Wood

Riot Course: Guitar Music Done Right – Post-Grunge, Emo & Beyond

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We sat down with all four members of RiotCourse — Kate, Spencer, Mark, and Nathan — to talk about their brand new EP, recording at IO Studio in Detroit, playing in multiple bands, DIY venues, and what's coming next.

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From Broken Windows to Milestone Moments: Inside Low Phase's Homemade Studio Journey
Jeff Wood Jeff Wood

From Broken Windows to Milestone Moments: Inside Low Phase's Homemade Studio Journey

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In this candid chat, Lpw Phase reveals how self-producing their latest album has unlocked rawer, heavier sounds—think shoegaze meets distorted guitars—without the studio constraints. You'll discover how a broken window led to an unforgettable story, the secret behind their color-changing cups, and practical insights into modern live performance strategies like integrating backing tracks and managing costs as an indie band.

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