Part-Time Rockstar Podcast

Ep 362: SXSW Recap Episode ft. Alien Chicks, The Hollow Truths, & Zach Black

Episode 362 is our annual SXSW recap episode, live from the legendary Hole in the Wall in Austin, TX. Chicken Ranch Records was having a showcase, and I got to catch up with our old friend Zach Black, as well as our new friends Alien Chicks from South London. Our band also had a quick chat. The Hollow Truths this year were Brendan Clarke, Alex Jacobs, Will Cole, and his wife, Kelly. So, this is a three-part episode. I should have a couple more episodes dropping later on as well. It was a great year at South by Southwest. I got invited to the conference for the first time and was very appreciative. There was literally an insurmountable amount of things to do between checking out new bands, going to talks, and playing shows with The Hollow Truths. I definitely recommend coming down if you are in a band trying to get on the map. I started the episode off with Alien Chicks, who mix punk, jazz, rap, and math rock. They played a set shortly before us at Hole in the Wall. I believe their names were Martha, Joe, and Stefan, respectively. I introduced them to the definition of “natty splattys.” I featured their track “Candlestick Maker” on this episode, and if you like it, you can stream it wherever you find music. Next in the episode is Zach Black from Souls Extolled. He is an OG guest of the show and one of my good friends in Austin. We caught up on everything he’s been up to and featured “The Cut” from their album Soulsex. Lastly, The Hollow Truths and I had a few laughs discussing brendan’s airport snafus, among other things. We were extremely grateful to get added to Chicken Ranch Records’ unofficial showcase that day. Thanks for listening and supporting local music.   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you’d like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.

Episode 361: Andrew Savage (SXSW 2026 Episode 1) (Austin, TX) [Folk/Americana]

Episode 361 features Andrew Savage from Austin, TX. We are playing a show together this Saturday in Austin during South by Southwest weekend at The Liberty on 6th Street. We (The Hollow Truths) are playing just before Andrew and his band go on. Zach Black kicks things off at 4:00pm. So we play at 445 and 530 respectively. This is the second time Andrew has been on the show, and he also played with us last year. It was a great turnout, and we hope for the same again this year. There will be a bunch of bands playing all day long at Liberty (as well as all week), so if you're in town definitely come by, hang out, have a few Lone Stars, and check out the bands. Andrew Savage has a folk-punk/Americana rock sound, and I featured Andrew’s latest track, “Parking Lot Puddle,” on the episode. You can find it wherever you listen to music. Jack Meidel, who is in Andrew’s band, was also part of the interview. We talked a lot about nostalgia, songwriting, playing hotel bars, and following your dreams year after year. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists!   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you’d like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.

Episode 360: Thanks! I Hate It (Pop Punk/Emo) [California]

Episode 360 features Thanks! I Hate It from Hollister, CA. I spoke with Joel and Ryan to talk about their recent Midwest tour, traveling in an RV, balancing remote work while on the road, and what it really looks like to grind as an independent band in today’s music landscape. We got into their songwriting process, the emotional themes behind their music, and how they have carved out their sound in the modern emo and pop punk scene. Thanks! I Hate It is a self described Mid Westcoast Emo band blending the heart tugging vulnerability of Midwest emo with the high energy punch of pop punk. Drawing inspiration from bands like Real Friends, Hot Mulligan, and The Wonder Years, they have developed a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Their sophomore album Scatterbrain, released in fall 2025, has been praised as a major step forward in both songwriting and production. The band is also known for their creatively bold song titles, and on this episode I featured the track “Tonight’s the Night You Hit Your Dad.” Thanks for listening and for continuing to support independent and local artists.   UPCOMING TOUR DATES    SUNFO + THANKS! I HATE IT OKC → XLNC 3/31 OKLAHOMA CITY @ RESONANT HEAD 4/1 ST. LOUIS @ MOSHMELLOW 4/2 INDIANAPOLIS @ HEALER 4/3 DETROIT @ THE SYNDICATE 4/4 BAY CITY @ XLNC FEST     Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you’d like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.

Episode 359: Hannah Sandoz (performer-composer) [Chicago, IL]

Episode 359 features Hannah Sandoz, a performer-composer out of Chicago. In the interview we talked a lot about DIY touring, songwriting, and the ChiTown music scene. I featured “dominator1” on this episode, and if you like it you can stream it wherever you listen to music.    Hann Sandoz creates music that holds you while you cry, weaving tender lyrics with lush, intimate arrangements for guitar, vocals, and laptop. After first writing songs as a teen using scrappy recording techniques and candid, emotionally raw lyrics, they went on to study classical composition and production at the Oberlin Conservatory. That background shaped a reverent creative practice centered on tenderness, shared experience, and emotional memory.   We also dive into their latest release, MF / HS, which came out in October 2025, four years after relocating to Chicago. To support the record, Hann hit the road for a true DIY run, touring 6,000 miles in just two weeks across the West Coast, playing independent venues like Junior High in LA and Kilowatt in San Francisco. With ethereal vocals and gauzy, rural-tinged instrumentals that will resonate with fans of Adrianne Lenker, Grouper, and Animal Collective, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you’d like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.

Episode 358: Loose Panic (Philly/NJ) [Indie Rock]

Episode 358 features Loose Panic from the greater Philadelphia area. In the interview, I spoke with singer songwriter and guitarist Jarret Crawford. We discussed the local music scene, his work in the psychology field, the evolution of Loose Panic from a solo project into a full band, and their upcoming debut LP Weightbearing, due out in June 2026.   We also touched on their brand new single, The Cruelty is the Point, which is the first single off Weightbearing. Loose Panic began as Jarret’s project before taking shape as a full band following the release of their five song EP In Hindsight, recorded at Cambridge Sound Studios in Philadelphia. Since then, the lineup has solidified with Anthony Carlisi on bass, Liam Hare on drums, and Max Blauer on lead guitar and backing vocals.   Blending folk and Americana inspired songwriting with 90s and 2000s indie and alternative rock sonics, Loose Panic creates guitar driven songs that balance loathing and hope, isolation and connection. The band has become a regular presence at venues like John and Peter’s in New Hope, PA and has played throughout the Philadelphia, New York, and New Jersey areas. Their music has also been featured on 88.5 WXPN and other regional radio programs.   This was a great conversation diving into creativity, mental health, and building a band from the ground up. Check out Loose Panic wherever you listen to music.