EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 44 MIN
Opium Western Radio-003-The Silent Treatment
from Opium Western Radio · host Kimberly K Henrie
Episode Summary: The crew is back for week three, and things are getting wonderfully off the rails. With Kimberly preparing to pilot her mobile command center across state lines, Dane and Steve hold down the fort to talk about the official streaming release of their new single, "Make Me Love You". But what starts as a discussion about blues-rock chemistry, pristine venue acoustics, and legendary classic rock drum grooves quickly devolves into a brilliant, self-produced marketing breakthrough: an upcoming album featuring absolutely zero noise.From dreaming about the majestic stages of Red Rocks and Royal Albert Hall to inventing a genre-defying concept that would make Spinal Tap proud, this episode bridges the gap between old-school musical grit and pure, unscripted comedy.Key Moments & Hot Takes:The USS Iowa of RVs: Kimberly maps out her upcoming 15+ hour journey, proving that true leaders can run a global musical explosion from just about anywhere."Make Me Love You" is Live! The band celebrates dipping their toes into the digital space via DistroKid. You can now find the track weaving its way into your favorite playlists on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, and Pandora.The Struggle of the Soul: A candid look at why true artists find it so difficult to put a monetary value on something that comes straight from the soul.Acoustic Dreams: Dane and Steve break down what makes a venue legendary (hint: wood walls good, concrete and mirrors bad) and swap stories about crossing paths with Red Rocks Amphitheatre.The "Silent Treatment" Masterpiece: In an extended, unfiltered brainstorming session, the guys pitch their next boundary-pushing concept—a 10-track album of sheer, unadulterated silence. It’s visual, it’s terrifyingly quiet, and it’s completely self-produced.Laying the Groove: Steve pays homage to studio legends Jeff Porcaro (Toto) and Steve Gadd, breaking down what it actually means to keep the time rock-solid and stay out of the way.The Next Track: A sneak peek at what's next in the pipeline, including plans to cut fan-favorites like "Mi Vida, Mi Corazon" and the high-energy "Over the Top".Look Out For:Dane: "We’re going to put out an album with complete silence. Seriously. Ten tracks of sheer silent bliss... It's open to interpretation. It's about what you thought. What did YOU hear?"Steve: "Silent Treatment. Yeah. Silent and deadly... I didn't hear a single mistake."Connect with Opium Western:Stream the new single "Make Me Love You" on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, and Amazon.Leave us a comment on the episode and let us know: What did you hear (or see) during our Silent Treatment preview?Opium Western:Dane Mulligan - vocals, guitarSteve Froese - drums, vocalsBryan Lawson - bassOpiumWestern.comFor Booking Info: (541) 399-6878 or [email protected] Western Radio produced in part by King Henrie Creative LLC.
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Episode Summary: The crew is back for week three, and things are getting wonderfully off the rails. With Kimberly preparing to pilot her mobile command center across state lines, Dane and Steve hold down the fort to talk about the official streaming release of their new single, "Make Me Love You". But what starts as a discussion about blues-rock chemistry, pristine venue acoustics, and legendary classic rock drum grooves quickly devolves into a brilliant, self-produced marketing breakthrough: an upcoming album featuring absolutely zero noise.From dreaming about the majestic stages of Red Rocks and Royal Albert Hall to inventing a genre-defying concept that would make Spinal Tap proud, this episode bridges the gap between old-school musical grit and pure, unscripted comedy.Key Moments & Hot Takes:The USS Iowa of RVs: Kimberly maps out her upcoming 15+ hour journey, proving that true leaders can run a global musical explosion from just about anywhere."Make Me Love You" is Live! The band celebrates dipping their toes into the digital space via DistroKid. You can now find the track weaving its way into your favorite playlists on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, and Pandora.The Struggle of the Soul: A candid look at why true artists find it so difficult to put a monetary value on something that comes straight from the soul.Acoustic Dreams: Dane and Steve break down what makes a venue legendary (hint: wood walls good, concrete and mirrors bad) and swap stories about crossing paths with Red Rocks Amphitheatre.The "Silent Treatment" Masterpiece: In an extended, unfiltered brainstorming session, the guys pitch their next boundary-pushing concept—a 10-track album of sheer, unadulterated silence. It’s visual, it’s terrifyingly quiet, and it’s completely self-produced.Laying the Groove: Steve pays homage to studio legends Jeff Porcaro (Toto) and Steve Gadd, breaking down what it actually means to keep the time rock-solid and stay out of the way.The Next Track: A sneak peek at what's next in the pipeline, including plans to cut fan-favorites like "Mi Vida, Mi Corazon" and the high-energy "Over the Top".Look Out For:Dane: "We’re going to put out an album with complete silence. Seriously. Ten tracks of sheer silent bliss... It's open to interpretation. It's about what you thought. What did YOU hear?"Steve: "Silent Treatment. Yeah. Silent and deadly... I didn't hear a single mistake."Connect with Opium Western:Stream the new single "Make Me Love You" on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, and Amazon.Leave us a comment on the episode and let us know: What did you hear (or see) during our Silent Treatment preview?Opium Western:Dane Mulligan - vocals, guitarSteve Froese - drums, vocalsBryan Lawson - bassOpiumWestern.comFor Booking Info: (541) 399-6878 or [email protected] Western Radio produced in part by King Henrie Creative LLC.
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