On this episode, I read Amy's top picks from Around Town With Amy Modesti, I speak with Angelina Valente about her show tonight (Thursday) at Cafe Lena, and I talk with Ben Gesek of The Greetings. Ben also plays us an unreleased The Greetings song. This episode features music from Angelina Valente, The Greetings, and the brand-new "Unsigned518's Weekend Spotlight" theme song, from Forensic Polaroids (feat. Nick Kossor of Gozer). Please follow my upcoming new show, The Unsigned Unwind at https://the-unsigned-unwind.castos.com/  The Unsigned Unwind is launching July 3rd, with new episodes every other week. The Unsigned Unwind will feature interviews with local bands from all across the US and Canada. To be considered as a guest of The Unsigned Unwind, send an email to our showrunner, Angela, at: [email protected] Unsigned518 theme song written and performed by Forensic Polaroids (feat. Nick Kossor of Gozer). Outro music written and performed by ShortWave RadioBand Please like, rate and subscribe wherever you listen and be sure to tell a friend about Unsigned518. If you'd like to help support the show, you can "Buy Me Coffee" (one 'coffee' = 5$) at www.buymeacoffee.com/unsigned518  Music from this episode can be found below: Forensic Polaroids on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4czIjcpRksLnk1ZnUERixw?si=v7E-C-uzQKyL6YUNcB8CGg Angelina Valente on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/40weZezEjAjXDTMKdtHRIz?si=S23tAvg7RTuWDw4bf4mO7w The Greetings on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Gb8dRTwlSAVHGpjzF8oVJ?si=aj5U1s8USEO3Q1UwwVsnfQ ShortWave RadioBand on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jtXdnzo5F7tFTor6P8GP0?si=iKh6nBTKR_ytnn9OAMeOJw Gozer on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7c9p0yOjZUNnDmOft2QUWe?si=iZmi5zGZShu0iYh7M--8Jw       Show contributor links: Around Town with Amy Modesti - https://aroundtownwithamymodesti.substack.com/

On this episode, Cir Red makes his second appearance on Unsigned518 (first appearance: Episode #75). We catch up on what he has been up to, which is a lot. From releasing singles, collaborating with artists from all over the world, and even making a country song (which you can hear on this episode), Cir Red hasn't slept in the past year and keeps churning out quality content. If you are unfamiliar with Cir Red, this may be your last chance to say "I was listening to him before he blew up."   Cir Red on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ECmi5QzpmC1FCqDRBNu6N?si=iUpo3lg4T-uD7Il429o2Hw   Cir Red on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RealCirRed   Unsigned518 theme song written and performed by simplemachine. Outro music written and performed by ShortWave RadioBand simplemachine on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kVkCHf07WREgGhMM77SUp?si=G8vzbVTSSVGJMYPp6Waa_g ShortWave RadioBand on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jtXdnzo5F7tFTor6P8GP0?si=ZO5hpTlOQUyndGH1YqIbTw Please like, rate and subscribe wherever you listen and be sure to tell a friend about Unsigned518. If you'd like to help support the show, you can "Buy Me A Coffee" at www.buymeacoffee.com/unsigned518

A busy weekend in the 518. I hit on just a couple of events and have a conversation with Frankie Cavone of Mirth Films. Also, I speak with Lorraine Toth. Lorraine is the creator and host of a new podcast called Choose A Happy Day. This episode features music from Haley Moley, Twilight Drive, and Kendra McKinley. Please follow my upcoming new show, The Unsigned Unwind at https://the-unsigned-unwind.castos.com/  The Unsigned Unwind is launching July 3rd, with new episodes every other week. The Unsigned Unwind will feature interviews with local bands from all across the US and Canada. To be considered as a guest of The Unsigned Unwind, send an email to our showrunner, Angela, at: [email protected] Unsigned518 theme song written and performed by simplemachine. Outro music written and performed by ShortWave RadioBand Please like, rate and subscribe wherever you listen and be sure to tell a friend about Unsigned518. If you'd like to help support the show, you can "Buy Me Coffee" (one 'coffee' = 5$) at www.buymeacoffee.com/unsigned518  Music from this episode can be found below: Haley Moley on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Hl5Xi0HG3AjIb29H9lRxx?si=ltXK-GlZRiqiciSR03DAGQ Twilight Drive on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6gOANECfkAreq2aHtba5x8?si=ieAkPz1aQIWpasyxIQ_nbQ Kendra McKinley on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Isx4fVPiWKyIp46kghIVI?si=7tCWw1gES4KFr6rbBGec7w ShortWave RadioBand on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jtXdnzo5F7tFTor6P8GP0?si=iKh6nBTKR_ytnn9OAMeOJw simplemachine on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kVkCHf07WREgGhMM77SUp?si=G8vzbVTSSVGJMYPp6Waa_g Show contibutor links - Mirth Films - https://mirth-films.com/ Choose A Happy Day Podcast - https://www.chooseahappyday.com/

No Such Thing As Ghosts may be new on the scene, but some of the members have a fairly long and prolific history in the 518. The "final form" of the group just came together a few months ago, but they are already making a name for themselves, having won "Favorite Alt/Indie" act at the 2024 Listen Up awards. I had such a great time hanging out with this band and I really think you will dig them, as well. So, check out episode 128, which includes 2 live in-studio performances from No Such Thing As Ghosts.   Unsigned518 theme song written and performed by simplemachine. Outro music written and performed by ShortWave RadioBand simplemachine on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kVkCHf07WREgGhMM77SUp?si=G8vzbVTSSVGJMYPp6Waa_g ShortWave RadioBand on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jtXdnzo5F7tFTor6P8GP0?si=ZO5hpTlOQUyndGH1YqIbTw Please like, rate and subscribe wherever you listen and be sure to tell a friend about Unsigned518. If you'd like to help support the show, you can "Buy Me A Coffee" at www.buymeacoffee.com/unsigned518

On this episode I have a conversation with Kolby Black of 64th Floor. I also talk with Mikey Baish of The Sugar Hold and play music from Lil' Baby Suplex (featuring Ny Vito and Kay Vito), Lucid Street, and The Sugar Hold Please follow my upcoming new show, The Unsigned Unwind at https://the-unsigned-unwind.castos.com/  The Unsigned Unwind is launching July 3rd, with new episodes every other week. The Unsigned Unwind will feature interviews with local bands from all across the US and Canada. To be considered as a guest of The Unsigned Unwind, send an email to our showrunner, Angela, at: [email protected] Unsigned518 theme song written and performed by simplemachine. Outro music written and performed by ShortWave RadioBand Please like, rate and subscribe wherever you listen and be sure to tell a friend about Unsigned518. If you'd like to help support the show, you can "Buy Me Coffee" (one 'coffee' = 5$) at www.buymeacoffee.com/unsigned518  Music from this episode can be found below: Lil' Baby Suplex on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5oAOKJSFGYy1zVDQ3GzJMB?si=zO2OiYENQz6jSNdtGrg8Sg The Sugar Hold on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qhzOFopndoIAvg4l7ciKT?si=dCpdt7ViRMa-Np-yF6_XeQ Lucid Street on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Ntccx1OgQZ98ZRDVXxdMv?si=CCS2vFkBSqGN54pJI72GUA

Sons of Eden are a relatively new band that formed at Sienna college, but they have the sound, the determination and the songwriting chops to take the band far beyond their former campus halls. Influenced by the grunge sound of the early 90s, Sons of Eden's songs certainly flex that influence while adding their own flair to the mix. While they don't have anything released as of this episode, their first single is recorded and in the mixing phase, so it should be along shortly. They also went directly to a video shoot after leaving the Dazzle Den, so an accompanying video won't be far behind. Sons of Eden played 2 songs live in the Dazzle Den and if you would like to see a video performance of their song "Candlelight", you can check out my new youtube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ0dRv9CWox-KM8wfKUSGvQ     Unsigned518 theme song written and performed by simplemachine. Outro music written and performed by ShortWave RadioBand simplemachine on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kVkCHf07WREgGhMM77SUp?si=G8vzbVTSSVGJMYPp6Waa_g ShortWave RadioBand on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jtXdnzo5F7tFTor6P8GP0?si=ZO5hpTlOQUyndGH1YqIbTw Please like, rate and subscribe wherever you listen and be sure to tell a friend about Unsigned518. If you'd like to help support the show, you can "Buy Me A Coffee" at www.buymeacoffee.com/unsigned518

On this episode, in additon to just a couple of the local shows happening this weekend, I read Amy's top picks from Around Town with Amy Modesti. I also speak with Scott Womer about next weeks season two finale of Song City. This episode features music from Hold On Honeys, Barbie Barker, and Peach Misfits. Please follow my upcoming new show, The Unsigned Unwind at https://the-unsigned-unwind.castos.com/  The Unsigned Unwind is launching July 3rd, with new episodes every other week. The Unsigned Unwind will feature interviews with local bands from all across the US and Canada. To be considered as a guest of The Unsigned Unwind, send an email to our showrunner, Angela, at: [email protected] Unsigned518 theme song written and performed by simplemachine. Outro music written and performed by ShortWave RadioBand Please like, rate and subscribe wherever you listen and be sure to tell a friend about Unsigned518. If you'd like to help support the show, you can "Buy Me Coffee" (one 'coffee' = 5$) at www.buymeacoffee.com/unsigned518  Music from this episode can be found below: Hold on Honeys on BandCamp - https://holdonhoneys.bandcamp.com/album/hold-on-honeys-live-at-the-jive-hive Barbie Barker - "Unread" - from The Bunker Recordings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLzW5viXH6w Peach Misfits on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2evQKL28qCC7slyUBRG19b?si=-_fBO81PRNide8chxRXRwA The Bunker Recordings on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thebunkerrecordings   Show contributor links: Around Town with Amy Modesti - https://aroundtownwithamymodesti.substack.com/ Song City - https://www.songcitytroy.com/

I had never met Jay Mullen before, but am good friends with his older brother, James (Seize Atlantis, James Mullen and the Strangers), so it was high-time that I had Jay on the show as he is really starting to make a name for himself in the 518 and beyond. Jay has got soulful and smooth songwriting chops, as is evident in the 2 songs that he plays live on this episode. Whether he is doing solo shows or playing with a band, you can catch Jay performing in the 518 as well as across the lake in the Burlington area of the 802. Get to know Jay Mullen on episode 126 of Unsigned518. Jay Mullen and the Spotters on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jaymullenandthespotters/ Jay Mullen on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_cafej_/ Unsigned518 theme song written and performed by simplemachine. Outro music written and performed by ShortWave RadioBand simplemachine on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kVkCHf07WREgGhMM77SUp?si=G8vzbVTSSVGJMYPp6Waa_g ShortWave RadioBand on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jtXdnzo5F7tFTor6P8GP0?si=ZO5hpTlOQUyndGH1YqIbTw Please like, rate and subscribe wherever you listen and be sure to tell a friend about Unsigned518. If you'd like to help support the show, you can "Buy Me A Coffee" at www.buymeacoffee.com/unsigned518

On this episode I have a conversation with James Mullen of Seize Atlantis, House of M, and James Mullen and the Strangers. I also talk with Charlie of the band Hot Cousin, who are celebrating their 21st birthday as a band, with a show at the Hollow. This episode features music from 100 Psychic Dreams and The Bandit Queen of Sorrows. Unsigned518 theme song written and performed by simplemachine. Outro music written and performed by ShortWave RadioBand Please like, rate and subscribe wherever you listen and be sure to tell a friend about Unsigned518. If you'd like to help support the show, you can "Buy Me Coffee" (one 'coffee' = 5$) at www.buymeacoffee.com/unsigned518  Music from this episode can be found below: 100 Psychic Dreams on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3umjobls4ETaVJQY4yY6z8?si=OF01MJ6gShauMAAsBjQX5w The Bandit Queen of Sorrows on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KL61xaVGb7ih7zobzzKug?si=yzf1BPNJS9SnqMUAShi4sA

I recently got the chance to speak with Lucas Garrett about his orgins in making orignal music. We talked about his first guitar, and how his playing evolved from learning others music, to crafting and recording his own. We also discuss how the people and friendships in our local scene have played a part in his career, not only as a musician, but as a music journalist with a sharp focus on local music. We also talk about his musical collaborations with tons of great 518 musicians. Get to know Lucas Garret on episode 125 of Unsigned518. Lucas Garrett on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4hznsFUpZngTm7JFY7ZOEj?si=AUX5vXq9SfWba54gZrZ_MA Lucas Garrett's (not the Lawyer) website - https://lucasgarrettmusic.com/ Unsigned518 theme song written and performed by simplemachine. Outro music written and performed by ShortWave RadioBand simplemachine on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kVkCHf07WREgGhMM77SUp?si=G8vzbVTSSVGJMYPp6Waa_g ShortWave RadioBand on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jtXdnzo5F7tFTor6P8GP0?si=ZO5hpTlOQUyndGH1YqIbTw Please like, rate and subscribe wherever you listen and be sure to tell a friend about Unsigned518. If you'd like to help support the show, you can "Buy Me A Coffee" at www.buymeacoffee.com/unsigned518