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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 266: Evil Felipe (Indie Rock) [Central MA]
Episode 266 features Evil Felipe, an all-female indie rock band from Central Massachusetts. Formed in 2016, the band consists of Emma, Maya, Ella, and Abby…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 256: Title Holder (East Coast Ska Punk)
Episode 265 features the NJ/NY-based ska band Title Holder, currently signed to Jumpstart Records. Their latest album was co-produced by Chris from Less Than…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 264: The Faintest Glow (Indie Rock) [Pittsburgh, PA]
Episode 264 features John and Mike from the band The Faintest Glow. They are a Pittsburgh-based indie rock band influenced by a wide variety of music…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 263: Jesse Procaccini of The Last Second Save (Maryland) [Pop-Punk]
Episode 263 features Jesse Procaccini of the Maryland-based pop-punk band The Last Second Save. They’ve been putting out music for a couple of years now, and…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 262: Kelsey of MYM Visuals (Photographer) [Baltimore, MD]
Episode 262 features Kelsey from MYM Visuals. She is a music photographer in the Baltimore area who has worked with all types of bands and is currently…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 261: Veronica Grim (Rock) [Ohio]
Episode 261 features Veronica Grim who is a multifaceted musician from Ohio known for blending punk, rockabilly, rock, indie, and metal to create her band's…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 260: Amanda Grace (Singer/Songwriter) [Minnesota]
Episode 260 features Amanda Grace, a songwriter from Minnesota whose style drifts between folk, alt-pop/rock, and Americana. Amanda just released her eighth…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 259: Man Must Explore (Alt Rock) [Albany, NY]
Episode 259 features Man Must Explore from Albany, NY. They are an alt-rock band who has been releasing music since 2021. In the interview, I spoke with Ryan &…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 258: Jeremy Parsons (Singer/songwriter) [San Antonio, TX]
Episode 258 features Jeremy Parsons from San Antonio, TX, a country songwriter who first began releasing music in 2010. After living in Nashville for several…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 257: Adam Trice of Red Sammy (Americana Rock) [Baltimore, MD]
Episode 257 features Adam Trice from the band Red Sammy, a group hailing from Baltimore that draws influences from rock, americana, folk, country, indie, and…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 256: Shelby Morgan [pop] (Baltimore, MD)
Episode 256 features Shelby Morgan from Baltimore, MD, an aspiring pop star whose music is influenced by artists such as Miley Cyrus, Stevie Nicks, The Cure…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 255: The New Mutiny (Metal) [Tidewater, VA]
Episode 255 features The New Mutiny from Norfolk, VA. In the interview I spoke with Jeremy Hetman. They draw inspiration from diverse genres like metal…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 254: The Deflators (Rock) [NJ]
Episode 254 features Loren James from The Deflators, a melodic punk band hailing from New Jersey. They draw influences from 70s power pop, 80s punk, and new…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 253: Wild Truth (Alt Rock) [Richmond, VA]
Episode 253 features Wild Truth, an alt-rock band from Richmond, VA. In the interview, I spoke with Clayton and Nick, who currently reside in Nashville. The…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 252: Lovesick Loner Car (Indie Rock) [Ashburn, VA]
Episode 252 features Chris Goodin from Lovesick Loner Car out of Ashburn, VA. They are an indie rock band whose sound is derived from bands like Death Cab and…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 250: Joey Harkum (Americana) (Pasadena, MD]
Episode 250 is here! Featuring local legend Joey Harkum from Annapolis, MD. He has been touring extensively in recent years with his band as well as playing…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 251: Justin Taylor (Country/Rock) [Southern, MD]
Episode 251 features Justin Taylor from Southern Maryland. He is a songwriter and musician who has been touring and releasing music for many years now. He has…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 249: Choking On Flowers [Indie Rock] (Maryland)
Episode 249 features a new band from Maryland called Choking On Flowers. I became friends with the guys after a video shoot that we did at The Hangar Studio in…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 248: No Trees Touch The Sky (Rock) [Philly]
Episode 248 features Chris from No Trees Touch The Sky, an alt-rock band from Philly. They draw their influences from The Deftones, Mars Volta, and Incubus…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 247: Raised By Sheep (Prog Rock) [Lynchburg, VA]
Episode 248 features Raised By Sheep from Lynchburg, VA, a progressive rock band. In the interview, I spoke with the bassist/keyboardist of the group, John…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 246: Goddamn Wolves (Indie Rock) [Raleigh, NC]
Episode 246 features Goddamn Wolves, an indie rock band hailing from North Carolina. They draw influence from classic alternative rock bands such as the…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 245: Early Exit (RocK) [NYC]
Episode 245 featured Early Exit, a rock band from New York City. Their influences range from Green Day to Fall Out Boy to the Arctic Monkeys. The band’s latest…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 244: Letsbeastronauts [Indie Rock] (Baltimore, MD)
Episode 244 features Letsbeastronauts from Baltimore, MD. They are an alternative/indie rock band that reminds me a lot of Brand New. In the conversation, I…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 243: Mark Dunn (Rock Guitarist) [Richmond]
Episode 243 features Richmond native Mark Dunn, who is a guitar shredder with a solo album currently out. The album was produced by Andrew Coleman, who has…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 242: Jeff Ojeda (Phase Music Management) [Vancouver B.C.]
Episode 242 features Jeff Ojeda of Phase Music Management based in Vancouver, B.C. Over the years, he has worked with the likes of Nickelback, Florida Georgia…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 241: Bright Kelly (indie pop rock) [Philadelphia]
Episode 241 features Bright Kelly from Philadelphia, PA. Currently releasing music under his solo moniker, he is also the frontman of the band called The Great…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 240: Vinyl Vows (Wedding Band/DJ) [DC/MD/VA]
Episode 240 features Vinyl Vows, a wedding band and DJ package in the DMV. The lineup includes myself, DJ Will Cole, The Big Laird, Lynette, & Christian. Will…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 239: Robert Becker of Fauxtrot (Post Hardcore) [Leigh Heigh Valley, PA]
Episode 239 features Robert Becker of Fauxtrot, a post-hardcore band from Leigh High Valley, PA that incorporates high-energy riffs, grooving basslines, and…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 238: Granddogs (Piano Rock) [Philadelphia, PA]
Episode 238 features Alex from Granddogs, who is a member of a piano-driven, multi-genre band from Pennsylvania. They are described as 'a rock'n'roll Cerberus…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 237: Very Visible (Pop Punk) [NJ]
Episode 237 features Very Visible, a post-hardcore pop-punk band from New Jersey. In the interview, I spoke with Erik and Jesse. Their latest release is called…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 236: Bootleggers & Baptists (Swamp Rock) [Baltimore, MD]
Episode 236 features John and Terry from Bootleggers & Baptists. They are a bluesy swamp rock band hailing from the Baltimore area. We've played some shows…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 235: Hyperspace (Pop Punk) [Atlanta, GA]
Episode 235 features Hyperspace from Atlanta, GA, a pop-punk band with a new album called 'Emulator' available wherever you listen to music. In our…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 234: Jennifer Schimpf (Singer/Songwriter) [Annapolis, MD]
Episode 234 features Jennifer Schimpf, a singer/songwriter from Annapolis, MD. She has a big show coming up on November 15th at 49 West Coffeehouse & Winebar…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 233: Alex from Heartbent (Emo/Post Hardcore) [Harford County, MD]
Episode 233 features Alex from Heartbent who are an emo rock band from northern Maryland. They have a show coming up this Friday, October 20th, at Baltimore…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 232: Dream The Heavy (Rock) [Pittsburgh]
Episode 232 features Ryan and Sully from Dream The Heavy, who are a Pittsburgh-area rock band. In the interview, we talked a lot about the Pittsburgh scene…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 231: You Fool! (Indie Rock) [Washington D.C.]
Episode 231 features "You Fool!" from Washington D.C. In the interview, I spoke with Josh, Julia, and Mayson. We had a really fun, relaxed, and candid…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 230: Bellevue (Emo) [Pennsylvania]
Episode 230 features Bellevue who are an emo band from Pennsylvania. In the interview I spoke with Richard and Rony. We talked about the guys' new music, which…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 229: The Viper Brothers [Howard County, MD] (Rock Covers)
Episode 229 features my friends, The Viper Brothers, from Howard County, MD. They are a cover band that I often hire for my parties and events. I've been…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 228: Bradley Riot (Southern California) [Folk Punk]
Episode 228 features Bradley Riot, who is a folk-punk singer from Southern California. He will be releasing a new album on October 13th. In the episode, I…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 227: Stential (New Jersey) [Hardcore]
Episode 227 features Stential who are a post hardcore band from Ocean County, NJ. I spoke with Kris who is the founder and bass player. In our conversation we…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 226: Cameron Mae (Singer/Songwriter) [Annapolis, MD]
Episode 226 features Cameron Mae who is an indie/singer songwriter from Annapolis, MD. She has a few EPs out currently and is working on a full length 14 song…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 225: A-GO-GO (Columbus, OH) [Indie Rock]
Episode 225 features A-Go-Go who are an indie rock group from Columbus, OH. In the interview I spoke with Niko Francis (bass guitar). We talked about the…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 224: Gloom Doom (Pittsburgh, PA) [Metal]
Episode 224 features Gloom Doom out of Pittsburgh. In the interview I spoke with Andy & Johnny. Andy is on guitar and Johnny is on bass. They have a new…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 223: Eli Yacinthe (North Carolina) [Big Band Rock]
Episode 223 features Eli Yacinthe of Statesville, NC. He plays a mixture of jazz, blues, country, rock, R&B, and even big band. I featured two of his songs, “I…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 222: Cooper Uglow (Indie Rock) [Durham, NC]
Episode 222 features Cooper Uglow from Durham, NC. His music could be described loosely as indie rock with a touch of other elements, such as blues, ambient…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 221: FOAMER (Pittsburgh, PA) [Indie Rock]
Episode 221 features Noah from the band FOAMER. They are an indie rock band with some new songs out. I featured “Brain Attack” and “Combust” on this episode…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 220: VYLTS [Hardcore] (Pittsburgh, PA)
Episode 220 features VYLTS from Pittsburgh, PA. They are a hardcore band who’ve been releasing music since 2021. In the interview I spoke with Heath and…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 219: Jean Scene Records (DIY) [Pittsburgh, PA]
Episode 219 features Ron Parfitt from the DIY label Jean Scene in Pittsburgh. He started the label many years ago and has become a big part of the music scene…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 218: Sunny Daze & The Weathermen (Pittsburgh, PA) [Flower Punk]
Episode 218 features Max from Sunny Daze & The Weathermen. They are a 7 piece “flower punk” band from Pittsburgh, PA. They have a new self titled EP out and I…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 217: Eli Hunter of Moongroove Music Festival (Mohnton, PA)
Bonus episode this week with Eli Hunter from The Moongrove Music Festival in Mohnton, PA which is happening this weekend (July 21-23). This is his second spin…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 216: Faith In Failure (Cody & Matt) [Columbus, OH] {Metal}
Episode 216 features Cody and Matt from the Columbus based metal band Faith in Failure. They have a new single out now that is featured on this episode and…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 215: Color Brigade (Caleb & Michael) [Chambersburg, PA] {Indie Rock}
Episode 215 features Caleb and Michael of Color Birgade. They are an indie rock band from Chambersburg, PA. I came across some of their stuff on Instagram and…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 214: Rebel Ernie (Indie Rock) [Baltimore, MD]
Episode 214 features Rebel Ernie who are an indie rock band in Baltimore. We’ve played a couple shows together and I’ve been meaning to get them on the pod. We…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 213: Oort Patrol (Punk Rock) [North Carolina]
Episode 213 features Gordon Anderson from the North Carolina punk band Oort Patrol. I will likely be focusing on the Raleigh/Durham area a bit this month and…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 212: The Hollow Truths on MM-Radio (Switzerland)
This week we did not have any interviews so I figured I'd post a radio segment that I did with MM-Radio over in Switzerland. It's an overview of our current…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 211: Tanner Spaulding of Moraine (Alt Rock) [Baltimore, MD]
Episode 211 features Tanner Spaulding of the Baltimore based band Moraine. We have a show together this Friday June 23rd at Zen West. Eons and Still Mountains…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 210: Levi Hebeisen of ”Live From The Garage” (Maryland) [Indie Rock/House Shows]
Episode 210 features Levi Hebeisen of Blue Cadet and Alaska’s Angels. Two indie rock bands from the Montgomery County area in Maryland. Levi also hosts his own…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 209: Travis Daniels of Bend The Knee (Hardcore) [Richmond, VA]
Episode 209 features Travis Daniels of the Virgina hardcore band Bend The Knee. They have a brand new album that dropped today called “The Eyes Behind the…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastPart-Time Rockstar Fest recap episode Feat. The Hollow Truths (Alex/Will/Brett)
This week's episode recaps this weekends event at Fishhead Cantina in Baltimore where we hosted 14 bands. Big Tthanks to everyone who came out and to all the…
Part-Time Rockstar PodcastEpisode 207: Will Barkley (Singer/songwriter) [Arlington, VA]
Episode 207 features Will Barkley who is a singer & songwriter originally from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Currently residing in Arlington, Virginia. He is…