The Search for Whimsy in a Serious World

Who They Fear on Doing the Work That Actually Scares Us

If you're a band trying to blow up, this is the episode you need to listen to.  Is there a reason that there's such a focus on lead singers? Or, is that strategic branding? What is the best way to market and book your band? Mikey Dunn of Who They Fear chats about balancing booking as a booking agent, the current climate of the music industry, doing the work when you don't feel like doing it, and Maryland metalcore.  Get more Who They Fear: https://linktr.ee/whotheyfear?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnaDAQt9UhOWa2w_Mz0Nq47R8Ju2zq04tkChy0BSHCULFtCELEjw4mhDxFbC4_aem_wSkJYcTdPAupDe105A4OmA [https://linktr.ee/whotheyfear?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnaDAQt9UhOWa2w_Mz0Nq47R8Ju2zq04tkChy0BSHCULFtCELEjw4mhDxFbC4_aem_wSkJYcTdPAupDe105A4OmA] Be ready for WHITEOUT: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6v4tmKaFpasiRSLDxmwrle?si=ViGoo-GgSRWPBTPo1hpBuA [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6v4tmKaFpasiRSLDxmwrle?si=ViGoo-GgSRWPBTPo1hpBuA] Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/ [https://valkleinhans.com/]

The Bigger Issue Behind the Butcher Babies AI Controversy

Who knew AI was so controversial? Kidding... we all did... except for Butcher Babies. Heidi Shepherd's AI video post had fans seriously disappointed last week, and Val does a deep dive into the backlash and weighs whether we're missing important and valid concerns surrounding the use of AI. We also chat about the news from Beartooth singer Caleb Shomo that broke the internet over the weekend. It really shouldn't have been such a topic of discussion, but it was. Do you think divorce impacts more than just the couple involved? Val offers her thoughts this episode.  Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/ [https://valkleinhans.com/]

Gouged Break Down the Secret to Breakdowns

There's a few secrets to a successful breakdown in deathcore, and if anyone has figured them out, it just might be Gouged.  Take a listen to their journey, find out why breakdowns are hitting right now, and learn how The Bee Movie influenced their newest single "Unholy Perversion of Nature" which is out now. Get more Gouged [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YBdymBwFJxlqr0l23Dusl?si=yhJW63o1Saiqtn3NlpAi9g]: https://www.instagram.com/gougedpnw/ [https://www.instagram.com/gougedpnw/] Stream Gouged: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YBdymBwFJxlqr0l23Dusl?si=yhJW63o1Saiqtn3NlpAi9g [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YBdymBwFJxlqr0l23Dusl?si=yhJW63o1Saiqtn3NlpAi9g] Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/ [https://valkleinhans.com/]

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/]