Scot “Little” Bihlman on touring and staying in the now

Episode 013 – Scot Little Bihlman | MAKE // BREAKScot “Little” Bihlman is an Emmy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and SAG-AFTRA actor, best known as the drummer/vocalist in Grinder Blues alongside dUg Pinnick (King’s X). In Episode 013 of MAKE // BREAK with host Lance Marwood, he unpacks what it takes to last: choosing quality of life over noise, staying present through drumming and motorcycle riding, and protecting your creative identity in a culture obsessed with imitation. Little also gets real about touring pressure, the seductive comfort of sideman work, and why technique only matters if it serves the song, as he builds toward his next chapter under Little Bihlman.👀 What you’ll hearHear how four Emmys happened through timing, fit, and staying ready for the callUnpack why motorcycle riding and drumming force presence, and how that unlocks writingLearn the boundary he draws around tribute bands, authenticity, and scene cultureGet a candid look at tour pressure, sideman perks, and the hidden costs of what’s nextCompare technique to songwriting, and why songs are the only currency that lasts🕰️ Chapters00:00 Intro, Emmys, and the Little Bihlman pivot01:29 Emmy awards and luck in film/TV placements03:22 Finding your voice and honouring influences06:52 Tribute bands, covers, and authenticity09:16 Hollywood sets, Spider-Man, and staying grounded13:42 LA vs Nashville quality of life for artists17:43 Motorcycle meditation and staying in the now24:08 Tour pressure and make-or-break moments38:56 Sideman life vs solo career focus45:24 Drumming book, teaching, and technique in service of songs51:58 Link Wray, Audioslave, and music that moves the room57:24 Heavy Head singles and the upcoming book🔗 Guest Linkshttps://scotbihlman.comhttps://instagram.com/littlebihlmanhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2NNnYU4KcqqNMf1Qki92APhttps://youtube.com/channel/UCwJRSkgFax5H8XNsGRhQ0mA🔗 MAKE // BREAK & Host Linkshttps://open.spotify.com/show/5GDOUd909p7ir2W74M9teg?si=cbc7e01e13ba4a20https://instagram.com/lowkeyhellishhttps://tiktok.com/@lowkeyhellish🔗 V13 Media Linkshttps://v13.netSubscribe for more, and comment: are you chasing chops or songs right now?[Contains explicit language]#MakeBreak #Bihlman #Touring