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Discover New Alternative
Upcoming artists, icons, and station favorites chat new music with Miranda. Check out past interviews from your favorite artist and discover some of the new artists emerging in alternative.
Episodes
Discover New AlternativeBaby Snakes & The Electric Co
We talked to Jeff of Baby Snakes & The Electric Company about the life-threatening accident that changed everything in 2021, the focus on resilience that went…
Discover New AlternativePatrick Martin
It's been over 3 years since we talked to Wisconsin native Patrick Martin so it was time to catch up! We talked about Wisconsin sports, the intriguing story…
Discover New AlternativeGood Kid
We saw Good Kid at The Sylvee back in May and we were overdue for a chance to get to know them a little better! We talked about how they didn't expect music to…
Discover New AlternativeJon Wiilde
We talked to music school teacher turned full-time musician Jon Wiild about how he became the owner of the school he was once a student at, how a song just…
Discover New AlternativeJames The Seventh
We talk to James The Seventh about how she found her voice, the daily life experiments that inspired her most recent album "Science", and what makes cats &…
Discover New AlternativeRed Leather
We're getting to know the anonymous Red Leather! We talk about how his anonymity makes his music more relatable to more people, the time he skied into a live…
Discover New AlternativeM.O.T.H.E.R.
We talked to Robbie Furze and Jamie Hince about their new artist-led collective, M.O.T.H.E.R. They explained how the collective works, the "English" way they…
Discover New AlternativeQueen Anne
You might recognize Katie Silverman from television and film but now she's taking on the music industry! We talk to her about creating Queen Anne, the…
Discover New AlternativeLola Bates
Lola Bates got her start in music at only 5 years old, was performing with a London Symphony Orchestra at 15, and just released her first album at 24! We talk…
Discover New AlternativeMichigander
We got to talk to Jason Singer of Michigander on his 34th birthday! We chat about his new YouTube documentary, new album, and about getting older! He also…
Discover New AlternativeINOHA
Inoha loved Madison so much when they played here in May that they're coming back in October! They tell us about the Madison cafe that was one of the best…
Discover New AlternativeStand Atlantic
We're getting to know Australian band Stand Atlantic! They have been a band for over a decade and are returning to a more pop punk with their new music. Bonnie…
Discover New AlternativeRyan Perdz
We talk to Ryan Perdz about his start in music, the cover art for his upcoming album, and his upcoming show in Madison at High Noon Saloon! Plus, mental…
Discover New AlternativeCannons
We caught up with Cannons about their new album, playing the new venue in Milwaukee, and got an update on Paul! Plus, we talk about their dogs, how "Starlight"…
Discover New AlternativeSeasaw
Madison's-own Seasaw is back with new music! We caught up with Meg & Eve to talk about some of their favorite Madison spots, the recording process for their…
Discover New AlternativeRed Rum Club In-Studio
Fran and Tom from Red Run Club stopped by The Resistance studio to talk to Ebo about sports, their current tour, and play a couple songs! See…
Discover New AlternativeSolya
Let's get to know Solya, the self-proclaimed Queen of Texas! We talk to the 19-year-old multi-instrumentalist about how she got started, her Insta aesthetic…
Discover New AlternativeJulia Wolf
Mega Twilight fan Julia Wolf released a new album last year and her upcoming tour is selling out all over the country! We cover a lot of topics from her…
Discover New AlternativeRed Rum Club
Liverpool's Red Rum Club is heading back to the states for another tour! We talk about how touring the US inspired their new album "Buck," what they like to do…
Discover New AlternativePost Sex Nachos
Let's get to know Post Sex Nachos! We talk about the inspiration for their song "SOS" from their EP that came out in December. Plus, what they love about…
Discover New AlternativeBoys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls are hitting the road this spring to play their first two albums front to back every night! This summer will be the 20th anniversary of their…
Discover New AlternativeThe Runarounds
The Runarounds stopped by the Resistance studio before their show at The Sylvee on 2/7! Click play to hear the interview and a couple acoustic songs! See…
Discover New AlternativeSOAP
UK band Soap decided to start making music together just a couple weeks before the Covid shutdown so they didn't exactly start out like many bands do. We talk…
Discover New AlternativeSilversun Pickups
Silversun Pickups have a new album called "Tenterhooks" coming out February 6th, 2026! Brian Aubert tells us about the template of the album, what to expect…
Discover New AlternativeThe Strumbellas
The Strumbellas recently released a new EP called "Burning Bridges Into Dust" - their only EP since their first back in 2009! We talked about why now was a…
Discover New AlternativeFRANK
Sydney Elliott is FRANK. She went from being in a band to going solo a couple years ago and she tells us about how she made that decision, being diagnosed with…
Discover New AlternativeGarbage
This interview with Butch Vig originally aired May 1st, 2025. We talked about the new Garbage album "Let All That We Imagine Be The Light", touring, and a…
Discover New AlternativeRio Kosta
Rio Kosta is 2 multi-instrumentalists (Mike Del Rio and Kosta Galanopoulos) coming together to create life-affirming music. We talk about the chance meeting…
Discover New AlternativeAll Time Low
Kiernan sat down with All Time Low before their sold out Halloween show at The Sylvee to talk about their new album "Everyone's Talking" and what's next for…
Discover New AlternativeLinka Moja
Meet Linka Moja! We talk about how she got her stage name, being discovered by Eddie Vedder, and playing the Majestic with Mirador in September! Plus, how…
Discover New AlternativeFranz Ferdinand Mini Session 10/4/25
Franz Ferdinand stopped by The Resistance studio for a Mini Session before their show at The Sylvee on Saturday, October 4th! They played a couple songs…
Discover New AlternativeAFI
We caught up with AFI before their show at The Sylvee to talk about their new album "Silver Bleeds The Black Sun" and the new era it brings! See…
Discover New AlternativeJoyce Manor
Barry Johnson of Joyce Manor talks about what he loves about traveling overseas and what he always forgets to pack! Plus, what it's like working with Brett…
Discover New AlternativeVisual Super Product
You might remember Darrel Herbert as the lead guitarist for the Toadies in the 90s but now he's releasing new music as Visual Super Product! We talked about…
Discover New AlternativeKenzo Cregan
We cover a lot of ground about Kenzo Cregan from how he got started playing guitar by mirroring his dad, blending his California and English sides, and what he…
Discover New AlternativeWaterparks
Waterparks is back with new music on a new label and we talked to Awsten Knight about this new era for the band. We also talk about his love for fashion and…
Discover New AlternativeBike Routes
David Osterhout is Bike Routes. With the help of his producer he writes all the songs and with the help of his friends he brings those songs to the live stage…
Discover New AlternativeThe Happy Fits
The Happy Fits were the first band we had in The Resistance studio after the pandemic shutdown 4 years ago! We had a lot to catch up on... like what has…
Discover New Alternativemehro
You might have seen mehro open up for Half Alive at The Sylvee this spring, but we're just getting to know them. We talk about traveling, how a summer program…
Discover New AlternativeWinona Fighter
Coco Kinnon from Winona Fighter tells us what it's like to work with her best friends, how their new album "My Apologies To The Chef" is a love letter to punk…
Discover New AlternativeSlow Joy 2025
We first met Slow Joy last year and he's been busy since then! We catch up on the band, how much he loves meeting the homies, and his debut full-length album…
Discover New AlternativeLittle Image
Little Image is coming to Madison with Joywave (4/22/25) so we caught up with Jackson a little better before they get here. We talk about how the band started…
Discover New AlternativeThird Eye Blind
It's been years since we talked to Stephen Jenkins of Third Eye Blind so we had a lot to catch up on! His progress with productivity, a new song release and an…
Discover New AlternativeMystic Knights
Chris Cester of Mystic Knights and Jet spills the tea! Click play to hear his stories about Henry Rollins calling the cops on him, his relationship with Oasis…
Discover New AlternativeHonestav
Get to know Avrey Freeman, also known as Honestav! We talk about his musical influences, his upbringing, and why he was wearing a Jordan Love jersey in his…
Discover New AlternativeCirca Waves
We last talked to Kieran in Circa Waves at the end of 2022. Since then he had a pretty scary health issue, they did a bunch of touring, and they have 2 new…
Discover New AlternativeThe Linda Lindas
The Linda Lindas are fresh off their huge tour with Green Day and they just released a new album called "No Obligation"! We also talk about why they're so…
Discover New AlternativeDeclan McKenna
Declan McKenna stopped by before his show at The Sylvee on October 29th! The last night of his headlining tour before hitting the road with Sabrina Carpenter!…
Discover New AlternativeThe Ramona Flowers
The Ramona Flowers give us an update on their progress as a band, what they love about America, and they talk about Halloween in the US versus Guy Fawkes Night…
Discover New AlternativeCassyette
Cassyette has been through a lot over the last few years, and so have a lot of her friends. She's taken her story and put it to music with her new album "This…
Discover New AlternativeElla Red 2024
Ella Red is back on the show to talk about her new song "I Like You Best." We discuss her edgier stage persona and she plays a couple songs for us! See…
Discover New AlternativeCulture Wars 2024
Congratulations to Alex Dugan on his new marriage! The last time we talked to the Culture Wars frontman he was in Australia and now we know why! For love! We…
Discover New AlternativeSlow Joy
Esteban Flores has been doing music for a long time but it wasn't until it became more about his art and feelings and less about a career that he became Slow…
Discover New AlternativeQueens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age has announced another leg to The End Is Nero Tour and they're coming to Madison! Guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen fills us in on their latest…
Discover New AlternativeSoren Hansen
Soren Hansen is releasing a solo album! Many know him from New Politics and while the band has been on hiatus Soren has been writing for himself. We talk about…
Discover New AlternativeSlothrust
One of our only repeat guests... Leah from Slothrust returns to talk about their new EP, what it feels like to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of "Of…
Discover New AlternativeAmigo The Devil
Amigo the Devil, aka Danny Kiranos, has been making noise for a long time. We cover a lot of ground from songwriting inspirations, the direction he's moving in…
Discover New AlternativeChestnut Grove
Chestnut Grove is going through some changes! We talk about their latest album, how you can support them, and what the future may or may not hold! See…
Discover New AlternativeThe Rockyts
19-year-old Jeremy Abboud has already found his career and passion in life. He started playing music over 10 years ago, started building his home studio around…
Discover New AlternativeKnox
Knox is a self-taught musician who grabbed a guitar when he was 19 and hasn't let go of it yet! Click play to hear the inspiration for his new song "Not The…