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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 AlternativeDropkick Murphys
Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys fills us in on what to expect at their upcoming show at The Sylvee! Plus, we get an update on the Claddagh Fund, new album "Turn…
Discover New AlternativeCOIN
Catching up with COIN! We chat about their new music, artificial intelligence, and reminisce about that time they did a Resistance Mini Session inside Delta…
Discover New AlternativeJoy Again
Sachi DiSerafino and Arthur Shea of Joy Again explain how they created their band, what happens when they get into the studio, and why their song "Looking Out…
Discover New AlternativeSmith
There's not much information out there on artist/producer Smith so it was nice to get to know her. Besides being a multi-genre producer and songwriter, she…
Discover New AlternativeBob Moses
Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance of Bob Moses sympathize with our shoveling here in the midwest... from the warmth of sunny LA. In our conversation we also find…
Discover New AlternativeHippo Campus
Hippo Campus has a new album coming out next month, they'll kick off their tour at The Sylvee here in Madison on February 17th, and they'll make another late…
Discover New AlternativeAvril Lavigne
Pop-punk icon Avril Lavigne has a new song out and a new album on the way! Click play to find out why she said it was "probably the most fun I've had making a…
Discover New AlternativeLo Moon
Matt Lowell from Lo Moon called in to talk about meeting expectations, how much the world needs more art, and his goals for 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener…
Discover New AlternativeBad Suns
Christo from Bad Suns chats about the new album, the freedom of giving in to the apocalypse, and how the band is a brotherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Discover New AlternativeRhett Repko
Get to know Rhett Repko! We talk about his influences in producing AND writing music, his favorite snacks and drinks, and where you are most likely to find him…
Discover New AlternativeTedious and Brief
Jamie of Tedious & Brief weighs in on the endless Chicago pizza debate and explains how the phrase "Tedious & Brief" lights a fire under her butt. See…
Discover New AlternativeThird Eye Blind
Third Eye Blind is back with a new album! "Our Bande Apart" came out September 24th and features songs that remind singer Stephan Jenkins of The Cure, Judas…
Discover New AlternativeSecondhand Sound
All 4 members of Secondhand Sound take part in this conversation! When it comes to paying dues, this band is prepared to do whatever it takes to make it…
Discover New AlternativePalaye Royale
Remington and Sebastian talk about how their band started, overcoming a point where they thought they might end the band, and how they learned to win over…
Discover New AlternativeSorry It's Over
Sorry It's Over is a new band out of California who have already been able to work with producer Geza X! They've got more music on the way and they're ready to…
Discover New AlternativeOur Lady Peace
The future release from Our Lady Peace is a look into the future of all music releases! As they prepare their new album, Spiritual Machines 2, Raine explains…
Discover New AlternativeThe Orphan The Poet
It's been over a year since we checked in with our buddies from The Orphan The Poet but they'll be in Wisconsin soon! Here we chat about their upcoming show at…
Discover New AlternativeLee DeWyze
American Idol winner Lee DeWyze stopped by the studio before a local show to talk about his new album "Ghost Stories" and what it's like to be back on the…
Discover New AlternativeBones Owens
A hybrid of rock and blues music, Bones Owens has lived in Nashville about as long as he lived in the midwest. Here we talk about how he got his name, new and…
Discover New AlternativeKat Von D
Multi-talented artist Kat Von D talks about balancing all her artistic endeavors with family life. Her new album "Love Made Me Do It" comes out August 27th and…
Discover New AlternativeSlothrust
When asked what she would want people to know before ever hearing her music or making judgements about who the band is, Slothrust frontwoman Leah Wellbaum had…
Discover New AlternativeThe Happy Fits
Our first band in the studio in over a year: The Happy Fits! Their new album came out a year ago and they haven't had a chance to tour with it yet. They're…
Discover New AlternativeCapital Theatre
Like many other artists and musicians, Capital Theatre is delving in to the world of NFTs! When asked why they chose to auction off NFTs to benefit a local New…
Discover New AlternativeShips Have Sailed
Will Carpenter, the creator of Ships Have Sailed, explains his writing process, how he maintains a pragmatic outlook, and his connection with…
Discover New AlternativeTai Verdes
After years of hard work and self-promotion, Tai Verdes is finally starting to see the fruits of his labor in TikTok success, a sold out tour, and a set at…
Discover New AlternativePeach Tree Rascals
Peach Tree Rascals is a group of friends who started playing together in high school and made a conscious decision to see this music thing through…
Discover New AlternativeDon't Believe In Ghosts
The momentum is building for Don't Believe In Ghosts! New album "Solutions" came out May 14th and they already have big plans for new music, getting back on…
Discover New AlternativeTessa Violet
The bright and cheery Tessa Violet chats about new music, her "tiny terror" fans, and why her Bad Ideas: The Experience livestream event was the huge…
Discover New AlternativeMajor Spark
Major Spark is a collaboration of singer-songwriter Mark Goodman and producer Brian Charles. While writing songs for their new album "Beautiful Noise" they…
Discover New AlternativeGus Dapperton
It's been 8 months since we talked to Gus Dapperton about the release of his "Orca" album and now a deluxe version is coming out! Tune in to find out what will…
Discover New AlternativeCHVRCHES
CHVRCHES celebrate a decade together this year! All 3 members join me to talk about how they got here, their philosophy on consuming music, and how much their…
Discover New AlternativeMacedo
Michelle and Melissa Macedo are mixed-heritage (Latinx/Indian) twin sisters who make music, act, and want to encourage everyone to stand in their own power…
Discover New AlternativeAJR
All 3 brothers joined me for a conversation about Earth Day, what success feels like and looks like to them... and then things get a little silly. See…
Discover New Alternativecarolesdaughter
Thea Taylor's teen years have been tumultuous but she remains committed to her poetry and music. The 18 year old reached internet fame during quarantine and…
Discover New AlternativeBlack Pistol Fire
Black Pistol Fire released their 6th studio album "Look Alive" in January. Drummer Eric Owen explains how the band formed, how a duo can be so rowdy and loud…
Discover New AlternativeYuno
Yuno is essentially self-taught in guitar, producing music, photography, videography, and anything else that allows him to share his creativity. He was 16…
Discover New AlternativeDeath From Above 1979
The 1979 is back on Death From Above! Jesse F. Keeler and Sebastien Grainger put on real pants and Zoomed in from Canada to talk about how love influenced the…
Discover New AlternativeDes Rocs
Des Rocs is bringing rock n roll to the people! Here we talk about how the pandemic has allowed him to be as manic as he wants while creating new music and the…
Discover New AlternativeThe Offspring
The Offspring have a new album coming out called "Let The Bad Times Roll" and it's their first in nearly a decade. Dexter & Noodles cover the basics about the…
Discover New AlternativeThe Matchstick Skeletons
Neu Mannas introduces us to his most recent project: The Matchstick Skeletons! They are described as a James Brown/Lemmy love child nobody asked for... but…
Discover New AlternativeThe Strumbellas
Wisconsin's own Isabel Ritchie (more commonly known as Izzy) plays strings for The Strumbellas. Here she tells us how their new song "Greatest Enemy" came to…
Discover New AlternativeMobley
"Heavier and headier" is how Mobley describes some of the themes in his music. Not one to shy away from the tough topics, he talks about what it's like to see…
Discover New AlternativeSaint Nomad
The Odnoralov brothers were born in Russia and moved to the US with their family in the 90s when they were just kids. Here we talk about how music, faith, and…
Discover New AlternativeWeathers
Cameron Boyer stays busy as a band frontman, director, screenplay writer, mental health advocate, and more. We talk new Weathers music, a new web series, and…
Discover New AlternativeCulture Wars
Culture Wars "Leave Me Alone" can be found on the Grammy-nominated Bill & Ted Face The Music soundtrack! Alex Zoomed in from Sydney to chat about the band's…
Discover New AlternativeThe Dirty Nil
Juno Award winning band, The Dirty Nil, started out by making simple mischief in the woods and are trying to keep rock 'n roll alive with their new album…
Discover New AlternativeLeft Field Messiah
Left Field Messiah is the new supergroup featuring Steve Bays (of Hot Hot Heat), Jeremy Rozumna (of Fitz & The Tantrums), and Erik Janson (formerly of…
Discover New AlternativeDreamers
"Join us, dreamers!" The band breaks down the meaning behind some of their new songs, their band name, and the importance of artists supporting each other. See…
Discover New AlternativeRun River North
"Healthy mental health isn't that you don't have any voices... but that you have healthy dialogue with the voices." - Alex Hwang, vocalist of Run River North…
Discover New AlternativeAlmost Monday
What do you get when you have 3 friends from San Diego that share a passion for music & surfing? almost monday and their new EP don’t say you’re…
Discover New AlternativeSmashing Pumpkins
From an audience of hundreds to a festival in Europe to chilling with Eddie Van Halen! Jeff Schroeder from Smashing Pumpkins talks about the new album, what it…
Discover New AlternativeButch Vig
Butch Vig has a new album called "Divine Accidents" with his group 5 Billion In Diamonds. Who is 5 Billion In Diamonds? What about Garbage? All these questions…
Discover New AlternativeFriday Pilots Club
Caleb and Drew from Friday Pilots Club check in with an update on their new song and pandemic life. Plus, what it's like to be on a video game soundtrack with…
Discover New AlternativeKulick
Jacob Kulick talks about producers influencing the future of alternative music and his personal stories on new album "Yelling In A Quiet Neighborhood" See…
Discover New AlternativeHozier
Hozier played The Sylvee June 1st, 2019. Before the show he caught up with Miranda about being the "Take Me To Church" guy & how he and the crew have fun on…
Discover New AlternativeiDKHOW
Dallon Weekes makes breakfast for his kids and explains where "Razzmatazz" came from. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Discover New AlternativeOvercoats
Miranda chats with JJ and Hana about baking, sweat pants, and their new album "The Fight" at the beginning of the pandemic shut downs. See…