Vigorously with Val Kleinhans

Bands Can’t Just Be Bands Anymore

We’re going to talk about another layer that I think is missed by fans sometimes, and that’s the layer that involves promotion and social media: content creation. It’s a whole other animal we’re diving into today.  You've heard "bands can't just be bands anymore" before, and Val has some pushback to those annoyed with those venting sessions.  Can bands "just be bands" today? Can we give artists the space to vent when they need it? Should we change the way we think about and use social media? All of this is explored. Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/ [https://valkleinhans.com/]

Seaside Massacre on Building Real Community in Music

In a very instant, digital heavy world, it can be difficult to build true bonds and community. It's not so difficult for Seaside Massacre [https://open.spotify.com/artist/31KSdOswHyBZfhHf5w7563?si=9pJgpIwnRcWswhmQ63P5Ig] thanks to their "boots on the ground" method. Val chats with vocalist Don about why showing up is already a great head start toward to building a fanbase, how to incorporate nostalgia into your promotion, and staying mentally healthy through it all. Get more Seaside Massacre: https://www.instagram.com/seasidemassacre/ [https://www.instagram.com/seasidemassacre/] Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/ [https://valkleinhans.com/]

Women Are Still Shaping Their Place in Heavy Music

Somewhere between post-Mother's Day weekend and the next star frontwoman, we're celebrating women while watching an evolution when it comes to what the roles of women in music look like - and that's a good thing. Val shares her thoughts on why the Alissa White-Gluz [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0t9i2yNpYr4QGde2gz8YVg?si=jubPtpImSBylrhrFABe_qw] joining Dragonforce news was on absolutely no one's bingo card for 2026 - but should've been. We also dive deeper into why this was a shock at all while citing the history of female evolution in heavy music.  Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/ [https://valkleinhans.com/]

A Moments Notice on Side Hustles & Staying Afloat

It's not unheard of for band members and artists to have side hustles. We talk to the king of side hustles this week: Greg Molina of A Moments Notice [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1sz0RJzPpzXkA0Njm1tPra?si=9BFia0g5RMKOfiEZx2gcFg].  What does it really take for a band to land a national tour? Is the key to "success" landing at least 10,000 followers monthly? How do we find the time for it all? Is there such a thing a criticism that's too harsh? Greg answers all of those questions, while sharing what it's like while juggling A Moments Notice and multiple side hustles.  Get more A Moments Notice: https://www.instagram.com/amomentsnoticeofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/amomentsnoticeofficial/] Listen to Make Your Mark podcast: https://linktr.ee/makeyourmarkpodcast?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGncYwEl7pWufWWTU3d03Cq05LNKlP-7nRnXyfjItiTEGwwAhOOEGhXtmbUDA8_aem_5s5H68vE1F8Hc7mW-KNhvA [https://linktr.ee/makeyourmarkpodcast?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGncYwEl7pWufWWTU3d03Cq05LNKlP-7nRnXyfjItiTEGwwAhOOEGhXtmbUDA8_aem_5s5H68vE1F8Hc7mW-KNhvA] Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/ [https://valkleinhans.com/]

The Search for Whimsy in a Serious World

In this solo episode, Val shares her gripes with the word "whimsy" and how she resolved them. What does Noah Kahan [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2RQXRUsr4IW1f3mKyKsy4B?si=HvKay8WgTyKo0U9azvitmg] have to do with whimsy? Everything. Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/ [https://valkleinhans.com/]