Ep 18: White Dune — Ambient Worlds, Twisted Knobs & Stepping Into Artistry

Ep 18: White Dune — Ambient Worlds, Twisted Knobs & Stepping Into Artistry

Welcome to Episode 18 of Hot Goss at the Bifrost. In this episode, I sit down with White Dune, the ambient and experimental electronic project of Minneapolis drummer Dave Power. Known by many as a longtime gigging drummer, Dave has spent years supporting other artists from behind the kit. But with White Dune, he’s stepping into a completely different creative space - building immersive electronic soundscapes, experimenting with texture and atmosphere, and discovering what it means to create music as an artist in his own right. We talk about ambient music, synthesizers, twisting knobs until cool things happen, and the transition from sideman to solo creative voice. It’s a thoughtful, nerdy, and inspiring conversation about experimentation, identity, and creative freedom. 👉 Watch the performance here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/05I6ovypBK0 Whether you’re into electronic music, ambient textures, or just love hearing artists explore new creative territory, this one’s for you.

Ep. 17: Keep For Cheap - Prairie Rock, Fast Food, and Keeping Things Light in a World of Doomscrolling

Minneapolis five-piece Keep For Cheap brings their signature Prairie Rock sound to the Bifrost. Blending wide-open textures with tight-knit band energy, Keep For Cheap has built their sound over multiple releases and years of friendship. In this session, they deliver a performance that captures both the grit and the joy at the heart of what they do. We sit down to talk about their origins - how the band started, how friendship shapes their music, and what it looks like to keep a band alive over time. It’s a conversation about longevity, collaboration, and the simple, powerful joy of making music together. 👉 Watch the full performance + interview: https://youtu.be/_EQ6rZ9SBS8

Ep 16: Elijah Bisbee — Songwriting Practice & Creative Community

Welcome to Episode 16 of Hot Goss at the Bifrost. This episode features a thoughtful, practical conversation with Elijah Bisbee, a Cleveland-based artist whose music blends ambient textures, indie folk, and cinematic emotion. Beyond his own music, Elijah leads Terra Songwriting, a songwriting community that brings writers together through online groups and quarterly retreats around the country. We talk about songwriting as a practice, the role of community in staying consistent, and how to keep writing even when inspiration comes and goes. This episode is especially encouraging for anyone who wants to write more songs, build momentum, and feel less alone in the process.

Ep 15: Of the Orchard — Friendship, Cabin Writing Trips & The Long Game

Welcome to Episode 15 of Hot Goss at the Bifrost. This one features Minneapolis band Of the Orchard — four longtime friends who have been writing, recording, and building something together for years. We talk about friendship as the foundation of a band, the beauty of collaborative songwriting, cabin trips to write and record, and what it looks like to commit to making music together for the long haul. Their new EP drops March 13th, 2026, and this conversation captures the spirit behind it — playful, honest, and rooted in genuine connection. If you love bands that actually feel like bands — shared jokes, shared vision, shared snacks — this one’s for you. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the Hot Goss with your favorite bandmate.

Ep 14: Steve Goold — Being a Boss Drummer While Redefining Success in a Life of Music

Welcome to Episode 14 of Hot Goss at the Bifrost. In this episode, I sit down with Steve Goold, a longtime Minneapolis-based drummer and session musician whose career spans touring, recording, and collaboration at the highest levels of the industry. While Steve has played with major artists and projects over the years, this conversation focuses less on résumés and more on the deeper questions - what success actually means, how that definition evolves, and how to live into a musical life that feels aligned with who you are. This is a reflective, grounded conversation about vocation, identity, and building a meaningful creative life over time.