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Part-Time Rockstar Podcast
Aspiring local musicians discuss balancing work, gigging, and creativity. Hosted by The Hollow Truths in Baltimore, MD.
Episodes
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 326: Tiny City (Indie Rock) [Charlotte, NC]
Episode 326 features Tiny City, an indie rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina. Band members include Nick Muccio (bass), Brendan Pope (guitar, keys), and…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 325: Xavier James (Rap) [Baltimore, MD]
Episode 325 features Xavier James, a featured PTR Fest artist and former guest of the show. He’s a local rapper in the Baltimore scene and just dropped a new…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 324: LJR (Luke Justin Roberts) [Pop] {Washington DC}
Episode 324 features Luke Justin Roberts, aka LJR—a longtime friend of mine and a talented pop artist based in the DMV. While he was a frequent guest in the…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 323: Derrick Credito (Singer/Songwriter) [Maryland]
Episode 323 features Derrick Credito, a singer-songwriter and author from Maryland with new music out now. I’d been meaning to have him on the show after we…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 322: Parker Hastings (Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter) {Gaelic Storm} [Nashville, TN]
Episode 322 features Parker Hastings from Kentucky/Nashville. He’s a guitar player and songwriter with new music out. I first came across him at a Gaelic Storm…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 321: Night Walks (Baltimore, MD) {Indie Rock}
Episode 321 features Night Walks from Baltimore, MD. They are an indie rock band with new music out. I featured their track ‘Untitled’ on this show. I wanted…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 320: Clif From LetsBeAstronauts (Turnstile show recap episode) [Baltimore, MD]
Episode 320 features Clif from LetsBeAstronauts. This is his second time on the show. In short, it’s a gig review–style episode. I wanted to find someone with…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 319: Impolite Society (Hard Rock) [PA]
Episode 319 features Impolite Society out of Pennsylvania. They are a hard rock band with new music out, and I featured their tracks “Where Have You Been” and…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 318: Padded Waltz (Indie Rock) [Boston, MA]
Episode 318 features Padded Waltz from Massachusetts. They are a sci-fi indie rock band, and I featured their track “Hand Me Down” on this episode. In the…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 317: Day-Glow Foxes (Indie Rock) [Worcester, MA]
Episode 317 features Day-Glow Foxes from Massachusetts. They have a new album out called Modern Eschatology. On this episode, I featured their track “Little…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 316: Billy Rooster Band (Rock) [Baltimore]
Episode 316 features William and Brendan from the Billy Rooster Band. Billy is a rock musician from Baltimore, MD, currently releasing new music. Brendan…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 315: LSDaniel (Tiny Van Shows) [Indie Rock]
Episode 315 features LSDaniel from Tiny Van Concerts. We played an unofficial showcase with him back in March, which was a lot of fun. Daniel is an indie…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 314: My Blue Hope (Charlotte, NC) [Indie Rock]
Episode 314 features Aaron Lawrence of My Blue Hope. They’re an indie rock band from Charlotte, NC. The band has a new EP out, and I featured their track…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 313: Space Casino (Indie Rock) [Boston, MA]
Episode 313 features Space Casino, an indie rock band from Boston, MA. They’ve just released a new album titled Elephants in the Room. I featured their track…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 312: The Flip Phones (Indie Rock) [Arlington, VA]
Episode 312 features The Flip Phones from Arlington, VA. In the interview, I spoke with Lindsey and Ryan, an acoustic-driven indie duo releasing a brand-new…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 311: Naive Nature (Philly) [Indie Rock]
Episode 311 features Jackson of Naive Nature out of Philadelphia, a longtime friend of the show. Since his initial appearance as a guest, we have played many…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 310: Brendan Clarke (B. Clarke) [Baltimore, MD]
Episode 310 features Brendan Clarke, AKA B. Clarke on Spotify, AKA @bassclarke on IG. He is quite possibly Baltimore’s busiest bass player. He plays with Old…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 309: SXSW 2025 recap episode ft. Brendan Lane, Souls Extolled, & Dominic Delaney (Austin, TX)
Episode 309 is a special South by Southwest recap episode featuring Brendan Lane and The Sugar Packets, Dominic Delaney, and Souls Extolled. Our shows went off…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 308: Brian Wolff & The Howlers (Alt Rock) [Austin, TX}
Episode 308 features Brian Wolff from Austin, Texas. This is his second time on the show, and we’re playing a show together this Thursday in Austin at Liberty…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 307: Andrew Savage (Austin, TX) (Singer/Songwriter)
Episode 307 features Andrew Savage from Austin, Texas. We’re playing a SXSW showcase at Liberty Bar on 3/13, so I wanted to get him on the show to talk about…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 306: The Hollow Truths (Brett & Christian) [Maryland]
Episode 306 features myself and Christian, aka half of The Hollow Truths. We released a new song today, so I wanted to catch up with Christian and talk about…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 305: Get Wrecked! [Hardcore] (Cincinnati, OH)
Episode 305 features Get Wrecked from Cincinnati, Ohio. In the interview, I spoke with Aaron and Kris about the Cincinnati scene. I featured their latest track…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 304: Bad Acid (Atx) [Austin, TX] {Garage/Noise Rock}
Episode 304 features Bad Acid (ATX) from Austin, Texas. We will be playing a show together in March for a South by Southwest showcase that I gave been putting…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 303: Pat Renny [Pop] (Baltimore, MD)
Episode 303 features Pat Renny, a pop artist from Baltimore, MD. He’s returning to the show to talk about his new track, “Thinkin’ Bout You,” which is featured…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 302: The Altered Egos (Indie Rock) [Pittsburgh]
Episode 302 features Anne and Eric from the Pittsburgh-based band The Altered Egos, a father-daughter duo who formed the indie rock group in 2021 and have been…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 301: Neptune & The Sailor (Alt Rock) [New Jersey]
Episode 301 features Neptune and the Sailor, an art rock band from Jersey. They have a new EP out called Disc 2, and I featured a couple of their tracks on…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEPISODE 300: Howi Spangler of Ballyhoo! (Beach Rock) [Maryland]
Episode 300! Featuring local legend Howi Spangler of Ballyhoo! They’re a touring beach rock band from Aberdeen, Maryland, and have been a staple in the scene…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 299: Holler Choir - Susto String Band (Bluegrass/Americana) [Asheville, NC]
Episode 299 features Holler Choir from North Carolina, an Appalachian-American folk/bluegrass outfit led by the songwriting of Clint Roberts. I wanted to get…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 298: Main Street Detour (Pop Punk/Emo) [Pittsburgh]
Episode 298 features Main Street Detour from Pittsburgh, a pop punk emo rock band with some new music out. I showcased their track “Joy” on this episode, and…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 297: Family Video (Art Rock) [Charlotte, NC]
Episode 297 features Josh from Family Video. They are an art rock band from Charlotte, NC. I showcased 2 of their latest songs, Backtalk and Holy Ghost. Which…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 296: The Burn Doubts (Alt Rock) [Maryland]
Episode 296 features The Burn Doubts from Maryland. They are an alt-rock band with a new track out called ‘Selfish Act’, which I featured on this episode and…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 295: Brothers Clair (Taylor Gomolisky) [Maryland] {Soft Rock}
Episode 295 features Taylor Gomolisky of the band Brothers Clair. He’ll be playing our holiday show with us on 12/20 at Cult Classic Brewing. The lineup…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 294: Oh The Humanity (Massachusetts) [Hard Rock]
Episode 294 features Oh The Humanity from Massachusetts. They are a hardcore band with a new album coming out. I featured their track Gutted on this episode…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 293: Almost Made The Mixtape (Michigan) [Pop Punk]
Episode 293 features Almost Made The Mixtape, a pop-punk trio from the Detroit, Michigan area. They have a new track called Fake It (Till You Make It), which I…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 292: Raised by Sheep 'Part II' (Lynchburg VA) [Prog Rock]
Episode 292 features the return of John Mesh from Raised by Sheep, who first appeared on the show in Episode 247. They are a progressive rock band from…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 291: Henry Erlinger (Singer Songwriter) [Washignton D.C]
Episode 291 features Henry Erlinger from Washington, DC. He is an aspiring singer-songwriter with some new music out. I featured his latest track, Pasadena, on…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 290: Danny VanZandt (Indie Rock) [Detroit, MI]
pisode 290 features Danny VanZandt from Detroit, Michigan. He draws inspiration from the 1970s singer-songwriter movement. His subject matter ranges from…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 289: The Open Flames (London, England) [Pop Rock]
Episode 289 features The Open Flames from London, England. The band includes members of Sleepy Kitty and Harvey Danger. In the interview, I spoke with Dave…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 288: Mr. Homebrew Photography [Baltimore, MD]
Episode 288 features Scott Homebrew, a photographer in the Baltimore area and a good friend of mine. This is his second time on the show. He’s been shooting…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 287: Have Fun! (Pop Punk) [Mass]
Episode 287 features Have Fun!, a pop-punk band from Massachusetts. They have a brand-new track out called 'Gaslighter,' and I featured it on this episode. The…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 286: Fetcher (Alt Rock) [Baltimore, MD]
Episode 286 features Fetcher from Baltimore, MD. They are an alt-rock band with a new album out called So Long, Small World. In the episode I featured the…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 285: Ryan from Disco Risque (Big Band Rock) [Charlottesville VA]
Episode 285 features Ryan "Swimsuit" Calonder from Disco Risqué, a funky, jazzy rock band out of Charlottesville, VA, known for their use of horns. I first met…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 284: Captive Birds (Indie Rock) [Norfolk, VA]
Episode 284 features Captive Birds from Norfolk, VA. They are an indie rock band with a cool new album out called Chasing Phantoms. I featured their track…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 283: The Hollow Truths (Brett & Christian) [Alt Rock] [Balt]
Episode 283 features myself and Christian, who plays bass in The Hollow Truths. We wanted to do a pod to talk about our new song, "Raw Doggin Reality," and our…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 282: Hotel Burgundy (New Orleans, LA) [Indie Rock]
Episode 282 features Jack & Josh from Hotel Burgundy, an indie rock band from New Orleans, LA. They have a new EP out called I Want to Be Just Like You, and I…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 281: The Mack Brothers (Americana/Country) [Philly]
Episode 281 features John from The Mack Brothers, an indie band from Philly. They just released a new album called Southern Skies. I featured the song “Fruit…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 280: Vivid Vertigo (Emo Rock) [Southern, MD]
Episode 280 features Marilyn from Vivid Vertigo, an indie rock band from Southern Maryland. We are playing a show together this Saturday (8/31) at Angels Rock…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 279: Extra Arms (Indie Rock) [Detroit]
Episode 279 features Extra Arms from Detroit, an indie rock band with a brand new album called Radar. The album includes 10 songs of melodic, catchy rock that…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 278: The Orange Slices (Washington DC) [Indie Rock]
Episode 278 features The Orange Slices from Washington, DC. They are an indie rock band with an eclectic sound. I featured their song "Red Shift" in this…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 277: Tears of a Fallen Hero (Rock) [ Gothenburg, Sweden]
In Episode 277, I interview Rick from Tears Of A Fallen Hero, a Swedish rock band from Gothenburg whose sound blends pop and modern rock. We delve into the…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 276: Brad Cox (Musician/Author/Podcaster) [Bel Air, MD]
Episode 276 features Brad Cox, or Brad William Cox, as his Spotify artist name goes. He is the host of the Mouthful Of Graffiti Podcast as well as the frontman…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 275: The Patrick Duffy Band (Blues Rock) [NYC]
Episode 275 features The Patrick Duffy Band from NYC. They are a blues rock band with some heavier elements, and Pat himself is no slouch on the guitar. We are…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 274: Eli Hunter of Moongrove Music Fest (EDM) [Pennsylvania]
Bonus episode this week: Episode 274 features Eli from Moongrove Music Fest in Pennsylvania. The festival July 19-21 promotes positive body image, being your…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 273: The Break Plans (Alt Rock) [NJ]
Episode 273 features The Break Plans, an alt-rock band from New Jersey. Their sound is described as 80s-influenced, poptimistic tunes that showcase a variety…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 272: Heaven For Heathens (Indie Rock) [Richmond, VA]
Episode 272 features Heaven For Heathens, a local rock band from Richmond. We played a show together a few months ago, and I wanted to get them on the show…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 271: Blazoner (Metal) [Fredericksburg, VA]
Episode 271 features Blazoner from Fredericksburg, Virginia, a metal band with psych/rock influences who have a new album titled 'Escape to Electric Land.' I…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 270: The Adulting Rejects (Punk) [Baltimore, MD]
Episode 270 features the Adulting Rejects from Baltimore, MD. They are a punk rock outfit who will be playing at Moresberger's Tavern on Friday, June 21st with…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 269: The Mad Sugars (Indie Rock) [Nashville]
Episode 269 features Adam from The Mad Sugars out of Nashville. They combine dance rock and garage punk to create their own unique sound. Adam was a fellow…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 268: Locations (Rock Duo) [Brooklyn]
Episode 268 features the Brooklyn-based band Locations. They are a genre-bending indie rock duo. I featured their tracks "Good Ole Same Ole" and "Trickle." If…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 267: Mojo Aces (Southern Rock) [Washington D.C.]
Episode 267 features the indie rock band Mojo Aces from Washington, D.C. I would describe their sound as a throwback akin to The Black Crowes, Zeppelin, and…