
Host Ray Harkins dives deep with creators of independent culture from musicians, artists and other interesting people to find out what inspires them, how they came to be and many other unexpected places.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 780 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusicSociety & Culture | |||

Robin Staps started The Ocean in Berlin in 2000 as a revolving cast of musicians before locking into the band's most stable lineup in 2009. Twenty plus years and seven albums later, the group's blend of post metal, prog, and sludge has taken them fro... more
Brian Gorsegner has spent his life circling the same scene from every angle. He fronted Night Birds until the band's final show at the end of 2022, books tours for acts like Alice Bag Band, Career Suicide, and Generacion Suicida through his company W... more
Before Springfield, Illinois had much of a scene to speak of, Ladd Mitchell was already building one, first with Park, then Tiger Tank, logging years on the road during the golden run of early-2000s midwest emo. We talk about joining Park mid-formati... more
Adam Rubenstein has been making music since he was a teenager in Indianapolis, when he and his bandmates formed Split Lip on Christmas Day, 1989. Drawing early influence from Burn, Youth of Today, and Endpoint, the band became a cornerstone of the Mi... more
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My favorite part of this podcast is the host Ray asks some questions that go much deeper into who the artist is as a person. This always rounds out the person and tends to lead to interesting answers that sheds light on the music they’re creating. It feels like so much more than someone just promoting their latest record. These episodes are more like two people having an honest conversation and one of those two people happens to be in a band I love and want to know more about and the other is de... more
Ray is the man and Taken rules!
Ray is infinitely better than RayJ
Listened to this podcast because I’m a fan of Ken’s work. So glad I tuned in! Got yourself a new listener. Looking forwards to the next!
Wow! This is incredible. For a 43 year old “punk and hardcore” kid to find this podcast years after it started is a real treat! The interviews are incredible and I love hearing what my musical heroes have to say. Thanks for this podcast, Ray!!!
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A deep-dive interview series focused on independent music and culture, featuring artists, bands, festival organizers, and DIY entrepreneurs. Conversations tend to explore origins, creative processes, touring realities, and the intersection of art with community, business, and identity. Across episodes, listeners get candid stories about staying authentic while navigating the music industry, plus practical insights on branding, touring, and sustaining a creative career over decades. A standout aspect is how the host pairs Thorough, thoughtful questions with a genuine curiosity for the human side of artists, making the show valuable for fans and industry creators alike.
Noteworthy is the emphasis on indie/DIY scenes, cross-genre collaboratio... more
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