Best Rob Leland Podcasts (2024)

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SI #21 This is Benjamin Pitts | Nightwraith 1:02:18

7h ago1:02:18

1:02:18

My guest this week is Benjamin Pitts, vocalist and guitarist for the powerful and mesmerizing melodic death metal band, Nightwraith. The band has a new record coming out tomorrow and Ben was able to slide in to the calendar and join me today. For that, I'm super grateful. Listen to the show and learn about this fantastic, humble human, who happens …

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SI #20 This is Adam Woodford | Polar (UK) 1:48:41

2d ago1:48:41

1:48:41

This is a special AUDIO only release of my conversation with Adam Woodford of Polar, the UK juggernaut known for blowing out the ears of everyone within a kilometer of their legendary shows. Adam, affectionately known as WOODY is the face and voice behind UK's Polar. All over the internet, Polar is known as an Alternative Metal band, and that's fin…

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SI #19 This is Float Omen 1:08:59

1d ago1:08:59

1:08:59

Float Omen. I discovered the band a few months back and immediately fell in love with one of their latest singles and never looked back. It was stuck in my head all day and remains so to this day. Earworm central. Today, I'm fortunated enough, as are you.... to meet 2 of the 6 guys. We'll meet and learn about them together... sound good? So... Ladi…

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SI #18 This is Dory-Loup Venta | Mirabelle 1:13:44

3d ago1:13:44

1:13:44

Ahhh.... Dory Loup of the fantastic French punk band, Mirabelle. Oh my goodness, do I love this band.... They bring the best parts of the late 90s and early 2000s to the forefront. Their latest releases floored me, especially a song that I believe will break them fully around the world... the singular hit "All My Friends." What a bliss filled, and …

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SI #17 This is Ian Van Gemeren | Axamenta | Composer 1:19:54

21d ago1:19:54

1:19:54

Axamenta. The band is back after a long winter's nap. Axamenta formed in 1993.... that's 31 years, people. I can't lie and say I've been a fan since then because I didn't know an ounce about them until recently when their PR company sent me a copy of their 23 minute EP. Insta Fan! Axamenta is a combination of the things I love most about hard rock …

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SI #16 This is Dima Afanasyev | Sinoptik 1:10:03

23d ago1:10:03

1:10:03

Dima Afanasyev of the Ukrainian superband, Sinoptik. What can I say that I haven't mentioned a million times before online in various ways? I love Dima. He's pure. He's kind. He's an amazing musician. A genius in so many ways. His music is legend in Ukraine and his stature is assured. I fell in love with his band when I heard the 2021 album, The Ca…

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SI #15 This is Kwabi Amoah Forson | Humanitarian | The Peace Bus 1:47:42

1M ago1:47:42

1:47:42

Kwabi Amoah-Forson. The Peace Bus. When I think about Kwabi at the Puyallup Fair about 15 months ago. He was near a food stand my kids stopped at, and we began to talk about his why.... why was he there and what was this thing called the Peace Bus. We also got into a short conversation on faith and doing the right thing for the betterment of others…

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SI #14 This is Alex Crescioni | Music Producer | Stygian Sound 44:42

1M ago44:42

44:42

Alex Crescioni is my guest today. Let me tell you what little I know of him and then explain why I wanted him as a guest. Alex is someone I admire for his quiet perseverance and will. He's the kind of professional in this business that continues to make great waves, produce incredible music, represent the best aspects of our industry and well.... f…

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SI #13 This is Vikram Shankar | Silent Skies | Pain of Salvation | Lux Terminus | Redemption 1:38:29

1M ago1:38:29

1:38:29

Here's one of those things that escapes all of us. Sometimes, we find out about a person way later than we feel we should have. It's odd to be so active in the business of music and discover artists that have been changing the ground under our feet yet were keenly unaware of until recently. My good friend Andreas Ballnus, of Philosophobia, hits me …

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SI #12 This is James Falck | BEAR | Cobra the Impaler 2:09:38

2M ago2:09:38

2:09:38

To me, the frustration of being a music fan, and specifically a metal or progressive music fan is that the vast majority of music comes from other countries and has to be sought out. Some of the biggest bands in the world are those that Americans may never know about, or very little certainly. Over the years, I've searched across the web, whether i…

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SI #11 This is Jon Charles | Vocalist | EXOVAL 38:17

2M ago38:17

38:17

I met Jon when I interviewed him years ago for an old band that has since gone defunct, ... it just is what it is... it happens to the best of them. You may remember when I was talking to producer Jonathan Plum back in 2016 on Rockstar Superhero Episode #5, (Alice in Chains, and Blind Melon (he did the finger snaps too!)), we talked about this very…

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SI #10 This is Clark Larew Jones | Comedian 1:13:07

2M ago1:13:07

1:13:07

Clark Larew Jones! The man has the best last name..... but since you all know that my full name is Robert Leland Jones, it makes sense.. Son of John, which means God is gracious... I have always liked that part of my name, even if I don't use it often. You've seen Clark on Comedy Central, the Laugh Factory and well... everywhere a comedic voice mat…

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SI #9 This is Tim Tymo | TYMO 34:48

2M ago34:48

34:48

Tim Tymo. The name brings terror to the hearts of thrash music listeners. He's a beast on guitar, a beast on stage, and a gentle lion in person. Tim hails from Alberta Canada, which explains the gentle lion part. He's also been very outspoken about his recovery over the last few years, so I feel like today I might get a little help and in turn, you…

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SI #8 This is Davidavi Dolev | Subterranean Masquerade 1:56:20

3M ago1:56:20

1:56:20

Davidavi Dolev is one of my favorite people and closest friends in the world.For those of you that do not know, I was introduced to his band, Subterranean Masquerade via the incredible PR company, Earsplit, a few years back and well... "wow" was the first word out of my mouth. The music, the compositions, and the overall sound is unique and powerfu…

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SI #7 This is Matt Young | King Parrot 1:25:41

3M ago1:25:41

1:25:41

Youngy! Okay now... hang on, because this is a whole other thing. Matt's legendary Australian hardcore band, King Parrot, has really made waves and strides over the past few years. They've found their way to the biggest stages in the world. Part of that is their connection to Pantera's Phil Anselmo, as the band are on his label, Housecore Records, …

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SI #6 This is Marco Bravi | Solo Artist | Ex-Virtual Symmetry 59:54

3M ago59:54

59:54

Disclaimer: We had MAJOR technical issues and we had to run it through an A.I. program to clean up the audio. Sorry if we sound weird. Love you, Marco! ---- My super talented buddy, Marco Bravi, is here! I had a chance to host Marco on my old show, Rockstar Superhero, a few years back when he was doing press for his band, Virtual Symmetry. We had a…

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SI #5 This is Simen Sandnes | Evergrey | TEMIC 1:53:41

3M ago1:53:41

1:53:41

Today is Simen Sandnes day and I want to say that I love this man. He's one of my favorite people in the world, because when Simen shows up, the world smiles a little brighter. Simen offers so much in the way of inspiration. He's a fantastic drummer, to be sure, but what sets him apart is his never ending desire to love, share kind thoughts, to enc…

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SI #4 This is Ruslan Babayev | Ukrainian Animal Rights Advocate 1:36:46

4M ago1:36:46

1:36:46

When the Ukraine fell into war a few years ago, Ruslan was ready. He knows his way around a war and I'm positive he'll find his way through. I believe this with all my heart and so do the animals he supports! Ladies and gentlemen, all the way from Kiev, my buddy and amazing animal humanitarian, Ruslan Babayev! Time Codes: 2:00 Bonneville let a lot …

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SI #3 This is Josiah James | Lincoln Brewster | Colby Wedgeworth 1:27:56

4M ago1:27:56

1:27:56

I love Josiah James. I have been a fan of Josiah's for a number of years.... fortunate to have met him way back in 2012, when he was touring his music around the country, driving his old Prius and playing at churches. He's had quite the career, both as a solo artist and as a songwriter for others. I'm sure you've heard his work and today we'll get …

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SI #2 This is Nik Barker | ex-Twelve Foot Ninja 1:54:32

5M ago1:54:32

1:54:32

This week's guest is Nik (kin) Barker, ex singer of Twelve Foot Ninja! MONOLOGUE: It's been a week full of creative energy and gnashing of teeth. My head hurts way too much because I don't sleep, but when have I ever actually slept? The bags under my eyes prove the truth, you know? I'm starting to seriously think I have a solid case of sleep apnea.…

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SI #1 This is Sander Rom | L'itch | ex-Hippotraktor 1:37:07

5M ago1:37:07

1:37:07

My guest this week is Belgium's own Sander Rom! Sander is a fantastic songwriter, guitarist and singer and I love him to death. He's the leader of the Mechelen scene's L'itch and, until recently (one week post recording this interview, one fifth of the EU supergroup known as Hippotraktor. Available on Pelagic Records, Hippotraktor features members …

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RS #191 - An Oooey Gooey Sticky Mess with Tommy Meehan | Squid Pisser 36:44

6M ago36:44

36:44

In the music business, there are the normies, there are the crazies, and there are the in-betweens. There also happens to be an unspoken netherworld that aligns with something a little stranger and sits outside the boundaries of pretty much everything you know. My guest today, Tommy Meehan, dislikes the comparisons to the influences of his youth, b…

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RS #190 - The Hunt for the Soul with Anthony Jones | LoveLostUK 30:05

7M ago30:05

30:05

For today's release, I am honored to have met and chatted with Anthony Jones of the significantly fantastic LoveLost from Southwest England. The band has recently released the mesmerizing single, 'Burnbright,' and the upcoming EP to follow will absolutely erase your brain's expectation of what modern music should sound like. LoveLost has a lot up t…

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RS #189 - Music is an Act of War with Scott 'WINO' Weinrich | The Obsessed 38:55

8M ago38:55

38:55

Scott WINO Weinrich is everything I ever wanted to be when I grew up. He's a pure soul, a fantastic guitarist and vocalist and boy... does he mean business. It's not often you get to chat with a legend but this was all the things for me. Listen to the show, buy the incredible new record and go see this electrifying unit on tour. Tell everyone. For …

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RS #188 - From Ash to Thrash with Fates Messenger | Tony Maddocks and Ron D 42:18

8M ago42:18

42:18

Recently, an email arrived from a trusted promotional source in the UK, and much to my surprise it was to let me know about a new band that had risen from the ashes of a legendary metallic hardcore act. I was surprised that a favorite band of mine, Above All, had gone into indefinite hiatus. However, the same musical pause had birthed a new project…

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RS #187 - The Poetic Redemption of Love with Graham Russell | Air Supply 44:50

8M ago44:50

44:50

Graham Russell is a true musical icon. He and his musical partner of 46 years, Russell Hitchcock, formed Air Supply, the song writing super duo, in the early 70's and really never looked back. Graham's childhood was anything but normal, leaving him without a mother at a very early age. However, these stark beginnings formed in him in a sort of poet…

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RS #186 - The Distinct Difference with Ben Fordham | Swarm6ix 25:47

8M ago25:47

25:47

I might say this more than I'd like to admit, but this time I'm 100% positive that UK based trapmetal band, Swarm6ix, is new, inspiring, and confrontational. Lead singer, Ben Fordham, is a quiet and complex man and I'm beyond thrilled he's my guest today. Enjoy the conversation with this fantastic human. This is Rockstar Superhero. Time codes: 1:00…

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RS #185 - Behind the Scenes: Artist Management 101 | Tom Burger 41:20

9M ago41:20

41:20

Much has changed over the last 40 years, but Tom Burger, owner of TAB Music Management, stands on the cutting edge of a new approach to the modern music business. Tom is one of the leaders in the industry and today offers up a few insider secrets into the process of becoming established as a professional musician. This is my friend, artist manager …

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RS #184 - The Lion in the Wardrobe with Liam O'Connell | My Octopus Mind 38:28

10M ago38:28

38:28

Liam O'Connell is the vocalist and guitarist of My Octopus Mind, a Bristol based experimental rock band and one I've become a fan of in recent weeks. Liam is a kind and transparent guest, which makes him a perfect fit for our show. At times, our conversation was challenging, which made it worth the time to connect. Liam was openly candid about his …

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RS #183 - The Reincarnation of Glam with Harry Springer | Moon Walker 56:12

10M ago56:12

56:12

Harry Springer may compose, produce and perform all of Moon Walker's music in his bedroom, but the electrifying and eclectic sounds feel more fitting for a stadium. It's just that good. That immediate. When Harry formed Moon Walker at the height of the Covid-19 Pandemic, he was looking for a way to pass time and maybe make some extra money selling …

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RS #182 - Charles Cure returns | Hush | Spiritkiller 1:07:58

1+ y ago1:07:58

1:07:58

When I think of all the people I've interviewed over the years, very few fall into that short list of people I not only admire as a creative, but one in which I genuinely feel connected to on a cellular level. New York state's own Charles Cure, singer for the legendary hardcore band, Hush, has a new project that is way more than just another new id…

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RS #181 - Embrace the Weird | Jon of Mars 48:18

1+ y ago48:18

48:18

Today, on Rockstar Superhero, I got to meet another weirdo and now I get to share him with you. Barrett Holcomb is a super fun guy, a very talented musician, arranger, and sonic landscape producer who is on a sure fire path to being what we call, 'A Somebody.' Barrett, more affectionately known as Jon of Mars, is a lover of all genres and has a dee…

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RS #180 - The Miserable Genre with Vojta Pačesný | Seeing Things 54:47

1+ y ago54:47

54:47

Vojta Pačesný is such a kind and interesting guy. I don't get to talk to many musicians from the former Eastern Bloc in Europe, so learning more about who they are, and what makes their culture and music different, is a really fun process. As it worked out, I was able to get a good 40 minutes with Vojta, talking about his awesome band, Seeing Thing…

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RS #179 - A Subtle Shift in Chemistry with Chris Hathcock | The Reticent 1:38:05

1+ y ago1:38:05

1:38:05

Chris Hathcock is known as creative mind and songwriter for the progressive metal band, The Reticent. Chris is also known as a Grammy nominated music educator, and is one of the most interesting, and challenging, humans I've met over my years as a performing artist. I've known Chris for awhile now, and in that time, I've fallen in love with his mus…

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RS #178 - The Night was Sultry | Wowashwow 33:59

1+ y ago33:59

33:59

Wowashwow is a foray into a relatively unknown world for me. Growing up, I fancied myself a listener of all types of music... I was open to all genres, but I never really gave those deep soul grooves a chance, because I didn't understand where they were coming from or what they were saying... I don't think I was trying too hard, either. Today, when…

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RS #177 - One Note Away from Despair with Paul Visser | Black Orchid Empire 1:02:16

1+ y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

On the show today, I spoke to a guitarist who's band is coming up so fast that their legend in the progressive hard rock world seems assured. My chat today with Paul Visser from the supremely talented London based trio, Black Orchid Empire, was an utter joy. When I was growing up, I struggled to find musicians like Paul, because they are so rare. H…

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RS #176 - The Epitome of Cool with Author and Historian John Robb | The Membranes 1:12:15

1+ y ago1:12:15

1:12:15

There aren't many surviving old school punk musicians. Many of them have gone on to that great gig in the sky, but those that have survived the last 45 years are the true legacy artists of a long gone generation. Mention Johnny Rotten, Siouxsie Sioux, Nina Hagen, or Henry Rollins and you know they changed the musical landscape forever, and their in…

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RS #175 - The Better Angels of our Nature | Fia Nyxx 59:42

1+ y ago59:42

59:42

There's a new sheriff in town. I know I'm prone to hyperbole, but on rare occasion, I'm so taken by a guest that I stray off topic and find myself trying to get back to the point of the interview. Fortunately, my joy in talking to Fia Nyxx kept me engaged and we talked about the true depth of her work and where she's going. Let me tell you... there…

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RS #174 - All of the Above | In Fear 1:03:42

1+ y ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Some bands stick to something tried and true, and some bands take leaps guaranteed to kill any momentum they've built along the way. My guests today, the boys from In Fear, demonstrate that somewhere in the middle lies the sweetest of spots: A place called home where the riffs are ferocious but still feel like a place that Jack built years ago when…

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RS #173 - Sludge and Smoked Paprika with Steven McDonald | The Melvins 54:07

2y ago54:07

54:07

This week on the show, we break some new ground. It's not often we are afforded a chat with musical royalty, but today... indeed we are. Bassist Steve McDonald started his professional music career at 11 years old. Within a few years, he and his brother Jeff started the seminal power pop band, Redd Kross and, less than 10 years later, played the To…

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RS #172 - The Double X Factor | Marlee XX 51:04

2y ago51:04

51:04

Marlee XX is here to stay. She's a contemplative talent, aware of her persona and style and confidently operates within the landscape she will own soon enough. I'm so happy to have had her on my show. There is going to come a day, in the not so distant future where Marlee and her vocal stylings, whether rap, soul, or afrobeat (or heck... pick a gen…

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RS #171 - The Forefront of the Revolution with Dee J Moens | La Muerte 55:51

2y ago55:51

55:51

As it happens sometimes, I am honored to connect with a real legend in the business. This is due to the fact that I was that weird kid that wanted to know what people weren't talking about on the radio. Cut to today, when who should arrive at my virtual door, but the man himself.... Dee J Moens (Moons) of the legendary Belgian rock band, La Muerte.…

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RS #170 - Even Keeled with Craig Lawrence | The Young Hearts 39:17

2y ago39:17

39:17

It's not often that I connect with a musician quite like Craig Lawrence. Let me explain. Most musicians are a bit wild eyed and loony. I know because I'm one of them. When I speak to a guy like Craig, it's such a breath of fresh air because he's not trying to be someone he isn't. He isn't putting anything on. His music is precise, fun, infinitely l…

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RS #169 - Karin Park is Pure 58:09

2y ago58:09

58:09

Karin Park seems to exist on an alternate plane. It's rare that an artist can feel so singular, even when it's apparent that there is a sort of hidden musical homage to those that have influenced them. Karin's new album, Private Collection, speaks to the soul in a profound way. The music is glassy, mesmerizing, morose, lovely, challenging, enchanti…

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RS #168 - J-Easy Ain't Playing 31:00

2y ago31:00

31:00

Short and sweet is how it is when you get J-Easy on the line. The man is a great example of a classic rap artist, playing with the ideas of youthful hubris, all while being a dad, a husband, and a kind soul dealing with naysayers. His new single, 'Let me brag,' says it all. It's a young buck, letting you know who and what's what, all while deliveri…

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RS #167 - Safe from a Distance | Hunting Giants 1:11:54

2y ago1:11:54

1:11:54

Vancouver Canada has a habit of birthing bands that revel in eccentricity. What I find most appealing is that my guests today are really just kind, normal dudes. Hunting Giants came to my inbox via a favorite PR team and my ears immediately couldn't get enough. There is a new electricity in their sound that rivals the progressive metal greats of th…

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RS #166 - The Wisdom of the Youth with Matt Wagner | MNERVA 55:50

2y ago55:50

55:50

Matt Wagner is going to surprise you. His energy and voice seemingly know no boundaries... at least not yet. Matt's voice is a new icon waiting for discovery and I'm so proud to be one of the first to spread his message of good musical news. I was fortunate to discover Matt through a business relationship, who simply sent me an email asking my prof…

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RS #165 - Don't get too Comfortable | Spirit in the Room 47:53

2y ago47:53

47:53

As Dennis Sanders says 'Life has a way of saying "don't get too comfortable,"' and maybe that's exactly why I like his music so much. Today, on the show, you're going to make another new discovery with me, as we listen to the first moments a new artistic friendship was formed. Dennis' band, Spirit in the Room, is a dark hearted novel come to amazin…

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RS #164 - This Side of Sunday with Sean Vatorsky & Gergo Hajer | Vented 42:02

2y ago42:02

42:02

Okay okay... every once in awhile, I get super nervous doing an interview. It isn't intended, obviously, and my energy goes through the roof, so hang on to your hats, because I'm off the rails today. I was so ecstatic to connect with Greg and Sean from the global supergroup, Vented and it shows. Vented was founded not long ago, and for a brief time…

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Pizza, Zombies, and Unicorns with Alon Karnieli | Sinnery 53:29

2y ago53:29

53:29

Sinnery is a fantastic band and my interview with Alon Karnieli was all the things I'd hoped it'd be. What's really crazy is Alon is halfway around the world and we actually have mutual friends. How does that happen? Sinnery's new record, Black Bile, comes out in September, and everyone I know is thrilled to hear the entire work. Hopefully, today's…

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