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The Lost State Show
by Lost State Studios
A show about gear, music, and the state of the industry. Trey and Drew break down new releases, dissect production, talk industry BS, equipment, gear, and beyond! No fluff, just two music guys geeking out on what matters in music right now.
Episodes
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Rock Isn't Dead, It Just Got Cut From TV | Gear + Industry Talk
MTV dropped Best Rock category after 37 years, NBC skipped Soundgarden's halftime set, and Louder Than Life just had its biggest lineup ever. Is rock dead, or just not invited to TV? On the show tonight:- MTV cuts the Best Rock category from the VMAs. Is rock dead or just off TV?- Yamaha Matteo...
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Ed Sheeran Responds, Danzig Kicks Out Emmure's Singer, Tesla Driver Caught Playing Guitar
Ed Sheeran addresses dropping Macklemore from his tour, Glenn Danzig has Emmure's Frankie Palmeri thrown out at Louder Than Life, and a Tesla driver gets busted playing guitar at 60mph on the motorway. Plus new gear from Reverend and EHX, Peeling Flesh's new album, and we close the show with a...
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Gibson's $39,999 Guitar, The Amp That Took 10 Years To Ship & More!
We're back with a stacked one! Gibson just dropped a $39,999 Billy Gibbons signature guitar, BluGuitar's AMPX is FINALLY shipping after a decade of "any day now," and T-Pain is dragging Akon back to court over nearly half a million in unpaid royalties. Come hang out!🎙️ In this episode:- Gibson...
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Music News Update: End It's Banana Tattoo, Southpaw's Fallout & More!
This week's music news roundup: End It frontman Akil Godsey gets a new tattoo referencing the "Banana Man" controversy, Southpaw FLHC deals with the fallout from Nazi imagery merch accusations, and Sleep Token drops signature guitars with Jackson and Charvel. Plus new gear from Gibson, a Guitar...
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Is Spotify Evil? Billion Dollar Buyback + A Metal Band Sues Netflix Over KPop Demon Hunters + More!
Spotify’s board just signed off on another $1.5 billion stock buyback, so their total buyback authorization is now around $2.2 billion. Meanwhile, they keep bumping up subscriber prices, but artists are still getting fractions of a cent per stream. We’re digging into why that’s a problem, and…
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Good Charlotte's Shady Media Purge, Josh Homme Goes Off, & Is King of Tone Ending?
After taking last week off, we have three stories worth talking about this week: Good Charlotte's Joel and Benji Madden gut the staff at BrooklynVegan and other music outlets they own, Josh Homme lights a cigarette onstage and goes off on corporate venues in front of 65,000 people, and the maker…
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D'Addario's AI Scandal & Fender's Stratocaster Lawsuit Mess & More
D'Addario gets caught in an AI controversy over their new NYXL HD string demo, and Fender's cease and desist campaign over the Stratocaster body shape just keeps getting messier, now with the CEO doing damage control. We break down both stories and probably go off the rails somewhere in between…
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Pedalboard Talk, Parasocial Fan Culture, Freedom 250 Meltdown
This week on Lost State Show, we break down some pro guitarists' pedalboards from a Music Radar article. We dig into the parasocial relationship phenomenon around artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift (including fans refusing to leave their spot at the barricade to even go to the…
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Kings Road Merch vs Sony Music and Did Jim Lill Just Prove Preamps Don't Matter?
Sony's trying to bulldoze a union at a punk merch shop in Minneapolis right after workers voted to unionize, and the timing that's... not subtle. Also, Jim Lill dropped a video saying preamps basically don't matter, and the entire audio engineering internet collectively lost it. THE LOST STATE…
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Höfner Saved, Dean Goes Bankrupt, JHS's Fumble, Teenage Engineering's TP-7 | Gear News Roundup
This week in gear: Höfner gets rescued from bankruptcy while Dean Guitars' parent company files for Chapter 11 the same week, opposite outcomes. What does it say about where the guitar industry's headed in 2026?Also covering: JHS Pedals' wild story about accidentally putting a rare Dumble boost...
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Worst Sounding Albums That Actually Changed Music (Our Top 5 Picks)
This week on The Lost State Show, Trey and Drew each bring their own list of five albums that are objectively rough from a production standpoint, but somehow became influential in their own way. We're talking blown out mixes, hard-panned stereo disasters, bedroom drum machines, and basement...
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Fender Is Threatening to Sue the Entire Guitar Industry
Fender is coming for the entire guitar industry. We're breaking down the Fender Stratocaster copyright lawsuit, how a default judgment against a Chinese AliExpress seller turned into cease and desist letters aimed at boutique builders, major brands, and the future of the S-style guitar as we know...
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When Bands Should Know to Quit. Reunion Tours, Cash Grabs & The Nostalgia Industry
Streaming pays nothing, so legacy acts are cashing in on nostalgia. Panic! at the Disco reunited a year after their "final show." Smashing Pumpkins announced another tour. Dez from Black Flag did a reunion with Black Flag. When We Were Young Festival built an entire business model on emo…
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We Investigated the Angine de Poutrine Conspiracy (The Feet Don't Lie)
We put on our tinfoil hats and went full X-Files mode on Angine de Poitrine, the mysterious masked duo from Quebec that the internet can't stop talking about. Are they secretly members of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard? We investigated. The evidence is compelling. The feet are damning. The…
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The Geese "Psyop" Explained: Is the Music Industry Lying to You?
Everyone is talking about Geese, but the truth is much weirder. Today, we’re looking at the 'Chaos' behind the curtain to see how the industry actually manufactures 'viral' stars. Is your favorite new band a plant, or just a product of a broken system?"We're diving into the Geese industry plant...
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FEST 24 Lineup BREAKDOWN | Bear vs. Shark, PUP, Texas Is The Reason & More
FEST 24 has officially been announced, and the lineup is already shaping up to be one of the most interesting in years. We're breaking down the first wave of bands heading to Gainesville, FL this October, Reunions, full album sets, and more. PUP playing The Dream Is Over in full, Bear vs. Shark...
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Festival Season Is Here & It's Already Weird | Coachella, Punk Island, Strange Bands & More | Featuring Elle Gilliam
On this episode of The Lost State Show! We talk Coachella drama, Punk Island NYC just dropped their 2026 lineup, and we dig into some weird music, including masked French punk band Angine de Poitrine. Plus album and video reactions and whatever else comes up. Our friend Elle Gilliam came to hang...
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Brady Ebert Situation, Record Store Day Drama, Punk Tours & More
Tonight on The Lost State Show, Drew and I get into some heavy stuff on our minds before breaking down the punk and hardcore touring world, including the shocking Turnstile situation. Former guitarist Brady Ebert is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly running over singer Brendan…
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MUSIC INDUSTRY CHAOS: New JHS pedal, Guitar Center, Gear Wars & More
Trey and Drew break down the biggest stories in music and gear this week. TONIGHT! JHS drops their first octave pedal, and it's intentionally broken Neural DSP vs Kemper vs Line 6: who's winning the amp modeling war?-Orange OR60: Is there still a case for tube amps in 2026? Guitar Center…
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Ben Roth: Recording at The Kaleidoscope, Booking Shows & Lancaster's Music Community
On this episode of the Lost State Show, we have Ben Roth visiting. Ben is an audio engineer, producer, and booking manager at Zoetropolis Theatre in Lancaster, PA. Ben runs The Kaleidoscope Recording Studio in Lancaster, where he specializes in live recordings and working with bands who want…
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Who Killed The Local Music Scene?
Drew and I (Trey) dig into what happened to the local music scene, why the pipeline from small local band to something bigger seems to have disappeared, and whether streaming, venue closures, and the pressure to commodify everything killed the joy of just playing music. We share stories from…
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Punk in the Park is Canceled: The Meltdown, The Politics, and What Punk Actually Stands For
In today's show, we break down the recent controversy behind the cancellation of Punk in the Park's 2026 festival lineup, what actually happened, how it unfolded, and what it says about punk culture in 2026. Cameron Collins built some of punk's biggest festivals from the ground up, including Punk...
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Growing Up in a Studio, Touring Burnout & Finding Sustainable Work W/ Alex Nathan Scott
We talked with A. Nathan Scott, a NYC-based composer, producer, and Twitch streamer, discusses his journey from playing bass in rural Colorado to building a sustainable freelance music career producing musical acts and commercial work, including video game scoring and more. Alex grew up in his...
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Fender Revives SUNN Amps at $3,000 + Who Can Afford This?
Welcome back to The Lost State Show! Drew and I dive into the biggest stories in music, gear, and the industry. This week, we’re talking about Fender’s revival of SUNN amplifiers and the jaw-dropping price tags that come with them. SUNN amps are legendary, having pioneered heavy tones in the 60s...
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Turnstile Accused of Stealing $4K from Charity + Cleveland Bans Hardcore
Welcome back to The Lost State Show! Drew and I break down the biggest stories in music, gear, and the industry. This week: Turnstile's ex-guitarist Brady Ebert publicly accuses the band of stealing $4,000 from a homeless benefit show, then gets immediately fired from his new band. Plus…
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"2026 NAMM Convention Discussion"
Trey and Drew kick off the First episode of "The Lost State Show" by covering the recent NAMM Convention. We go through recent gear releases and opinions on NAMM, at the moment. About Drew: Drew is a guitarist and gear enthusiast collaborating with Lost State Studios on reviews and demos. He is…
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The Mid-2010s Emo Revival: The Bands, The Stories & More (Featuring Elle Gilliam of American Memories)
In this episode, I’m joined by our friend Elle Gillian. Back in the day, Elle and I played together in a band called American Memories. We were part of the Emo Revival scene—not as a major act, but still deeply connected to it and closely following its evolution while it lasted. We talk about the...
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The Behringer Story: From Budget Gear to Industry Giant
In this episode, I dive into the story of Behringer, a company that’s fueled countless debates in the audio world. I’ll share how Uli Behringer set out to create affordable gear for musicians, and how that vision brought both huge success and serious controversy. From cloning allegations and...
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Interview W/ Logan Rivera (Gillian Carter)
On today’s podcast, we caught up with our friend Logan Rivera from the Orlando-based band Gillian Carter. We had an awesome conversation about the band, our favorite gear and guitars, their upcoming European tour, and all things audio, mixing, and mastering. It was a fun chat, and we hope you…
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The Merch Cut Debate: Unpacking the Unfair Cost to Bands
In this podcast episode, we explore the growing frustration among bands and artists over the increasingly common practice of merch cuts. These are percentages taken by venues (often larger ones) out of the earnings bands make from selling their own merchandise during shows. For many artists,...
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Interview W/ Jeremy McGuire (Machinist!, Sports Reference, Salvaged Records)
I recently caught up with my friend Jeremy McGuire, who plays in several bands like Machinist!, Leg Biters, Pope Boner, and Sports Reference. He also owns and runs Killer Robot Music. Jeremy and I have known each other for a long time—our first meeting was when I helped set up a show for…
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Interview W/ John Henderson (Ghost Cat)
I recently had a sit-down with John Henderson, known for his work with Ghost Cat. During our conversation, we covered a range of topics such as Covid-19, bands, live performances, music festivals like FEST, the creative process of making music, and even discussed falling out of love with creating...
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Interview W/ Edie Quinn (Coma Regalia, Middle Man Records)
We recently had a conversation with Edie Quinn, who is the driving force behind the band Coma Regalia and also the owner of Middle Man Records. Middle Man Records has been a vital player in the screamo scene for the past decade and has done a lot of noteworthy work. During our chat, we discussed...
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Interview W/ Tyler Bisson (Night Witch, Audio Geography Studios, Tragwag, Soft Clicks)
I recently caught up with Tyler Bisson from the owner of Audio Geography Studios. He specializes in making lathe cut records, manually cutting music into polycarbonate plastic instead of using traditional vinyl. Tyler has collaborated with some well known bands and done some amazing projects,...
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Interview W/ Drew Thomson (Single Mothers, Drew Thomson Foundation)
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Drew Thomson, the frontman of the post-punk band Single Mothers, and also the creator of The Drew Thomson Foundation. Single Mothers were in Portland to promote their new album "Through a Wall", and we had a great time chatting in the tour van about...
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Interview W/ Drew Clegg (Kids, Squalor, Dry Socket)
In this episode, I chat with my friend, bandmate, and co-host, Drew Clegg. Originally from the Scranton, PA area, Drew relocated to Portland, OR several years ago. He plays in multiple bands, including Squalor, Hard Sulks, Dry Socket, and KILLMEPLEASE. We dive into conversations about hyped…
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Interview W/ Brian Morgante (Flesh & Bone Designs)
In this episode, I chat about some upcoming Lost State Records projects and sit down for an interview with Brian Morgante, the creative mind behind Flesh & Bone Designs. Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Brian has worked with artists like Anberlin, David Bazan, Father John Misty, The World Is a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A show about gear, music, and the state of the industry. Trey and Drew break down new releases, dissect production, talk industry BS, equipment, gear, and beyond! No fluff, just two music guys geeking out on what matters in music right now.
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A show about gear, music, and the state of the industry. Trey and Drew break down new releases, dissect production, talk industry BS, equipment, gear, and beyond! No fluff, just two music guys geeking out on what matters in music right now.
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