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The Struggling Artist Podcast

The Struggling Artist Podcast
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The Struggling Artist Podcast is a show where host Trev Allen has conversations with folks connected to the music world about music, creativity, and life struggles.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes194Founded2 years ago
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Dave and Ryan discuss May’s record club selection New York City from Incendiary Device Join The Struggling Artist Record Club and start building your collection today

Creature of Rebelmatic talks with Trev about the variety of sound of Rebelmatic, The importance of creating art under your own terms, near twenty years of the band, their new album Sting The Devil, and more. Bandcamp Instagram Creature’s Bandcamp Cre... more

Natasha and Becky of The Iron Roses return to the podcast to talk about their upcoming album, Molotov Nights. They discuss the writing of this album, the importance of releasing this album independently, they evolution of the writing of this album, a... more

Jeff, Chris, and Trev discus music recommendations for you! June’s X-Factor is Summer album covers.

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Rev from The Drowns
Vocalist of The Drowns
The Drowns
Episode: Episode 432: Struggling Artist Record Club Recap - April 2026
Jordan (Hell Beach)
Member of Hell Beach, touring and recording musician
Hell Beach
Episode: Episode 427: Struggling With The Return Of Hell Beach Again!
Brendan (Hell Beach)
Member of Hell Beach, touring and recording musician
Hell Beach
Episode: Episode 427: Struggling With The Return Of Hell Beach Again!
From the Stronghold
Massachusetts-based band featuring Mark Lyman, Scott Lyman, and Jesse; discussed their origin and evolution
From the Stronghold
Episode: Episode 418: Struggling With From The Stronghold
Matt Rix
Host of The Mattrix Minute Music Industry Newsletter
The Mattrix Minute
Episode: Episode 416: Struggling With The Return Of Matt Rix
Bobby Edge
Musician and producer featured on Dirt Handsome Vol. 1
Episode: Episode 413: Struggling With The Return Of Bobby Edge
Joshua David Thayer
Musician from Massachusetts, solo artist, multi-instrumentalist
Independent
Episode: Episode 411: Struggling With Joshua David Thayer
M. Jandreau
Massachusetts-based author
Episode: Episode 409: Struggling With M. Jandreau
Jeff Bousquet
Guest, Missing in Action
Episode: Episode 407: Struggling Artist Turntable - February 2026

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Episode 430: Struggling With Dead Cats Dead Rats
Q: What caused the hiatus, and what sparked the reunion?
Life events like starting families and burnout from years of constant touring led to a slowdown; a renewed interest and opportunity, including reunion discussions around the Ocelot Records show, sparked the return.
Episode 433: Struggling With A Minor Revolution
Q: What sparked the reunion of A Minor Revolution for this show?
The idea came from Steve and Jameson pulling everyone together to reunite the group for a commemorative event, with members agreeing to contribute as the chance to perform again became compelling.
Episode 427: Struggling With The Return Of Hell Beach Again!
Q: How are you balancing promotion with the realities of touring a heavy schedule?
They rely on a mix of flyering, in-person outreach, newsletters, and occasional videos to stay in the algorithm, while also doing traditional promotion like posters and word-of-mouth within music communities.
Episode 416: Struggling With The Return Of Matt Rix
Q: Will you continue to support and max out your donations in 2028 for Donald Trump to have a third term?
A provocative, humorous line that triggers a broader dialogue about political divisions and how the hosts navigate controversial topics in a shared space.
Episode 416: Struggling With The Return Of Matt Rix
Q: First question. Why do you suck so bad?
A playful, self-deprecating bite that leads into a broader discussion of staying true to one's artistic vision and resisting purely capital-driven approaches.

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The show centers on long-form conversations with people connected to the music world, focusing on creativity, indie and underground scenes, and the realities of building a career outside major-label systems. Episodes mix personal storytelling with practical advice about writing, recording, touring, promoting music, and navigating the evolving DIY ecosystem—often through a Boston-area lens but with guests and topics spanning across punk, indie rock, folk, and related scenes. There's a recurring emphasis on community, authenticity, and hands-on approaches to making and distributing music, with occasional forays into broader culture, media, and technology affecting artists today. A distinctive thread across episodes is the balance between art ... more

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2. Jordan (Hell Beach)
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4. From the Stronghold
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6. Bobby Edge
7. Joshua David Thayer
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