Passengers Unknown: East Texas Rock, Girls With Tattoos & Building the Next Great Rock Band

On Episode 308 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with all five members of East Texas rock band Passengers Unknown—Alex, Matthew, Keaton, Joby, and Braden—to talk about the band's journey from a hometown music venue in Carthage, Texas to becoming one of the fastest-rising acts in the Texas Rock Scene. The band shares how they came together through family, friendship, and a shared love of music, why they never set out to fit into a specific genre, and how blending grunge, Southern rock, country, and alternative influences has helped create their signature sound. They also reflect on the unexpected success of their breakout single "3AM," the fan-favorite "Girls With Tattoos," and why every song is a true collaboration between all five members. The conversation dives into life on the road, opening for artists like Pecos & The Rooftops and Cole Barnhill, touring across Texas and the East Coast, the resurgence of the Texas rock scene, and why authenticity has become the band's greatest strength. They also discuss recording their upcoming debut album, the excitement surrounding new music, and the goals they have as they continue building a loyal fanbase across the country. Plus, plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from the road, life in a Chevy van, and the brotherhood that's fueling one of rock's most exciting young bands. Follow on Social Media: Passengers Unknown: @passengersunknownOutside The Round: @outsidetheroundRaised Rowdy: @raisedrowdyMatt Burrill: @raisedrowdymatt Chapters (00:00:00) - Meet Passengers Unknown(00:03:21) - 3:00AM(00:06:05) - Tyler and Alex in a Rock Band(00:09:39) - Texas musicians talk about the state's music(00:11:21) - Passengers Unknown(00:15:05) - Pecos Drummer Turns Down His Bass Player's Rap Songs(00:17:51) - Bootyman Rapping When He's 19(00:20:23) - Caleb Bootyman on His Country Roots(00:22:09) - Sku Wah(00:22:55) - Jupiter the Bassist(00:24:24) - Girls With Tattoos(00:26:33) - Rascal Flatts Throw Mashed Potatoes at Cole Barnhill(00:29:00) - Taco & Chevelle on Grunge Songs(00:31:40) - Musical Chairs: Grunge Rock(00:34:46) - Rage Rowdy Playing in Nashville(00:37:44) - Texas Stars on the Tour(00:38:37) - How A Rodeo VAN Works(00:41:34) - Alex Eats The Weirdest Stuff(00:44:27) - Ripping Cigarettes Pouches(00:46:37) - 3AM & Girls With Tattoos(00:49:31) - What do you guys like doing when you're not doing music?(00:51:15) - Passengers Unknown(00:54:56) - "I'm Just A Two-Trick Pony"