
Independent Minded is a podcast where DIY music professionals, indie artists, and pop culture icons tell their origin stories, talk about inspirations, commitment to craft, and struggles and triumphs in the entertainment biz. Hosted and produced by Ron Scalzo, an indie musician with an independent record label of his own, Bald Freak Music.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 169 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusicArtsPerforming Arts | |||

#168. Bombargo channels '70s-era soft rock, Rocket refuels an old demo, Bad Self Portraits think they're going to Hell. Ron shares new faves from Astronoid, PREYRS + more.
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#168. Seattle musician Daniel G. Harmann talks with Ron about psychedelic therapy, battling depression, building a soundtrack for others to float on & live in, a spill off the steps that started him on a new path to music-making.
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#167. Georgia Maq converses with The Devil, Dillon Warnek reflects upon recklessness, Jano & Luther Rix combine forces to remake a Dr. John classic. Ron shares new faves from Social Station, Andrew Bird + more.
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#166. Madeline Kenney throws a marimba party, Lynyn moves to the rhythm of modular synths, In The Pines make their sunbeam dream a reality. Ron shares new faves from Dillon Warnek, Indigo De Souza + more.
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I just started listening to this podcast and wish I knew of it sooner. I still have a lot of catching up to do but look forward to all the ones before! Every episode covers more than the title reveals and the music is always a wonderful and integral part of it. Thanks Ron!
An undiscovered gem, highlighting undiscovered gems. If you like music you'll like this podcast.










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