The Sketched Sounds Podcast

Matt Strout is a singer songwriter out of Connecticut with a clear passion for the art of beach vibes. Something about bodies of water produce a special kind of human. Give them instruments, and they produce a special kind of music. Follow the links below for Matt's ever-growing playlist and socials. Enjoy!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00Peyv1cBd3sgTSAv1JgK6https://linktr.ee/mattstrout

Brain Fragment are back with Octopus of Malice, their latest release on 48Hr Video, on exclusive tapes as well as streaming everywhere! If you don't know them, listen in and get to know them. We missed these dudes.

Paradise Vultures are a hard rock two-piece out of Los Angeles, gracing the Sketched Sounds studio in Pomona to talk music, touring, and life's fun speed bumps. Check out "Misanthropocene" out on all platforms now!⁠Misanthropocene EP⁠

Ashley N Roth is a rising star in the Nashville literary scene, debuting her first novel, We Never Took a Bad Picture, a la April Gloaming. This novel explores the friendship and lives of four lifelong friends – the ups and downs, lights and darks. It will ring many bells for those on the generational mend. Enjoy! Grab a copy through the link below. We Never Took a Bad Picture

Loup Barrow is a Parisian composer and master of the cristal baschet, a steel instrument consisting of 56 chromatically tuned crystal rods. Played like wet wine glasses, the rods resonate through the steel body and are expressed outward through three amplifying cones positioned at the front, producing otherworldy sounds that may be familiar to sci-fi fans. The largest of these, called "The Flame", is somewhere between that and a flower, perfectly polished and photogenic. Loup channels the world around him through mastery of this instrument and the tones produced reach deep, invoking a spectrum of thought and feeling.

San Francisco-based music journalist Michael Goldberg is back to share his latest release, Jukebox, a la HoZac Books. His beautiful collection of photos spans from 1967 to 2023, covering everyone from The Doors and Frank Zappa to Sleater-Kinney and Courtney Barnett. Grab a copy at the link below! Order "Jukebox"

Riverside's own Integra Pink are making alt indie waves across Southern California. As they stack gigs in 2024, we are reminded of the connections our scenes have and continue to make. Check out their performance of "Sangre" on the Fox Theater Rooftop in Pomona a la the Sketched Sounds YouTube! Listen! Watch! Instagram

Sam Westre is a Long Beach-based photographer who covers the local scene with precision. We talked photography, music, and how we got into all of this. Enjoy! IG: @samwestre Website: www.samwestre.com

Solar Haze are a heavy rock three piece based in Southern California. They'll be shredding at the great dba256 in Pomona, August 15th!

SoxGnar is the San Bernardino-based alt rock project of Scotty Audio and Dean Baker, the latter also fronting Reckless Voyage. This was a chill podcast talking music, life and influence in the Inland Empire. Enjoy!

Randy is a founding member of decade-running Gravity Bookings, organizing shows and events across Southern California. He offered insights into the world of throwing shows, local scenes, and how it all works. Enjoy! Gravity Bookings IG

Polimana is a local musician and multimedia artist whose latest EP, Strange Folk, can be found on tapes and streaming services everywhere. Shout out to Little Badger Coffee for hosting the show where we met! Polimana on Spotify Little Badger Coffee

Paradise Vultures are a hard rock two-piece out of Los Angeles. Their latest video, Catacombs, is a fun take on cult building while personally ascending. Their next single, Sister Kennedy, is out Friday!

Today's episode is with Kalen Lister of Death By Piano, the Brooklyn-based dark pop outfit whose latest EP, Vow, explores cryptic imagery in post-pop darkness. Vow EP Instagram Intro music by: Purple Dream by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Clay Davies is an LA-based producer, musician, and latest addition to Bullets & Octane. We talked about his history in the industry, touring around Canada, and of course joining this force of nature. Enjoy!

Hayley and Dr. Cain of Hayley and the Crushers return to catch me up on their move to Detroit, beginning anew, and the local bustling art scene. Their forthcoming EP, Unsubscribe, is out September 10th via Kitten Robot Records. In the meantime, check out their video for the title track!

Bridges Ablaze are a metal duo out of Texas. We talked fortuitous beginnings, the artistic process, Imposter Syndrome, and the duo's future. Find their videos on YouTube now! Spotify YouTube

Devon Thompson is back to talk about her recent EP debut, Skin, new shows, and life in the industry thus far. We hung out at the Gibson showroom in Hollywood. Thanks again for having us! Devon's video for Straitjacket is debuting in the coming weeks so stay tuned. This episode is sponsored by Little Badger Coffee in Upland, CA. Support local coffee! Address below: 830 E Foothill Blvd Unit C-3, Upland, CA 91786

Iron Axxis are a NYC-based metal duo whose latest release, 2286, is out now on all platforms!

Carolyn Castiglia is a NYC-based comedian with appearances on The Stand, Uptown Showdown and Comedy Central, among others. We talked comedy, her local scenes and of course, her special CHUCK, which she will be performing this Friday, March 22nd at Theater Row in Manhattan. Tickets!

Today’s episode is with Tyler Durham, LA-based composer whose work in film and TV scores, notably News of the World, Fantastic Beasts, and Biohackers has culminated into a debut of his own under the name LIMINA. Coming Home was recorded at AIR Studios in London, largely where Tyler drew inspiration, and is being released a la Sonic Ritual, the LA-based label whose showcase I covered for Girl Underground Music at Harvard & Stone about two years ago? Those following the page will remember. Great label with a solid ear for the good stuff. We nerded hard about that movie Arrival, and I would give a spoiler warning, but the movie is almost ten years old and free on YouTube. Go check it out and enjoy our talk!

Steven Wesley Guiles is a San Dimas-based musician who pays tribute to his father with his latest instrumental album. Chester Light Guiles is now available on all platforms! Check out the links below, listen in and be sure to subscribe to the Sketched Sounds Patreon! Chester Light Guiles Instagram

Far Away Fiction is the latest project by Jetpacks and Laser Guns vets Michael Martinez and Vinnny Macias. Joining them is Andrew Long, former drummer for Jetpacks and producer of the duo's latest release.

Devon Thompson is rising alternative rock musician from Los Angeles, cultivating a band of extremely talented musicians that woos crowds at every show. We caught her at The Goldfish in LA and had to say hello.

I've been busy! Check out these upcoming shows. PRINCESS CHELSEA at THE ECHO 11/17 DEVON THOMPSON at THE GOLDFISH 11/18 THE NOIR DALIS + VOICE ON TAPE @ BLISPY BAR 11/19

Jordan Keith is a multi-instrumentalist based in Rancho Cucamonga. We chatted this round about his latest single, Trip Sister, under his Necrodancing project.

Cole Gallagher is a rising singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, releasing his debut EP, The Confluence, with enlisted hands from the great David Hidalgo of Los Lobos and producer Vance Powell. Cole pulls out a real gem in "Sugarland", his own take on a previously unreleased single by Bruce Springsteen.

Local multimedia artist Bianca Ornelas is debuting her first solo exhibition in Pasadena! To Gaze Upon You features a collection of her illustrations, inspired by the work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, among others, and is a testament to years of honing her craft. This is a free event with times and address listed below: 1056 E Green St. Pasadena, CA 91106 8/3 Thursday – 7pm to 10pm 8/4 Friday – 3pm to 10pm 8/5 Saturday (Closing Reception) – 3pm to 10pm

Loga Ramin Torkian is a founding member of Iranian-American band Niyaz, whose exploration in soundscapes and classical poetry transcends language and cultural barriers. Their work in a fully immersive experience in live storytelling will be on stage at UCLA's Royce Hall on August 19th. Don't miss it! _______ Royce Hall tickets Niyaz IG

I met up with Michael Thomas of Night Swims to talk about his debut album, Idle/Wild, along with his move from playing in a band to leading one as a songwriter. SHOW DATES: 7/21 – The Hotel Cafe 7/29 – Boomtown Brewery 8/3 – Pourhouse Oceanside SOCIALS: Spotify Instagram

Round 2.5 with Chris Pappas of Elle Belle! This might be the longest episode so far, clocked in at around 4hrs, so I cut it in half for everyone's sanity. We get deep into the state of the world, civilization in general, and of course the new record. The forthcoming album, How Do I Feel?, is out 9/1 via Little Record Company.

Brendan Scholz is the frontman for Mercy Music, Las Vegas-based pop punks touring on their forthcoming album, What You Stand to Lose, out June 30th. The big day comes with a show at the Tower Bar in San Diego. Catch one!

Jordan Keith is a musician, brewmaster and grinder from Rancho Cucamonga. We met years ago when he played with Mire and he now works under the name Chicken Fiasco. Check it!

Carlos and Antonio are the Noir Dalis, a psych-garage duo from Riverside, CA. They're some of the busiest locals around, releasing single after single and playing shows in between across three counties. Catch them opening for Sun Colony's residency at Harvard & Stone beginning May 24th!

Ivan Magdaleno is a local Pomona artist whose work with The After Party spawned a self-titled album in 2022, leading to new ventures in the new year, under a new name. His latest project, Orenda, features a single entitled Fangs, and he's graciously offered a taste of his latest single, Needles, out soon on all platforms. Enjoy!

Andrew and Vinny return after too long! Andrew just released his Dopamine EP with Vinny behind the album cover. We talked AI, concert etiquette, and may have spoiled YOU, but that was early on. Just skip ahead if you're not caught up. Enjoy!

Lisa Said is an Egyptian-American songwriter from Chatanooga, TN. Her latest record, Missed Connections, is out now on all platforms, notably the great artist-friendly Bandcamp. Lisa and I met around 2016 in Washington, D.C. where she released her debut album, No Turn Left Behind, after gigging around the friendly haunts of the capital. She then fronted Piramid Scheme, a four-piece that also reimagined some of her earlier work with garage overtones. This episode was a lot of catching up and a reminder of why I do this – to get to know artists and let them speak. Enjoy!

The Hazards are a four-piece rock outfit from Los Angeles, working in punk roots and a DIY drive. We met up at the great dba256, bathed in the ruckus of a quickly filling bar before a show. Mind the volume. Their latest album, Modern Medication, is out now on all platforms

Austin returns with his musical partner Ben to talk about their latest electro-ambient project, Part of Nothing. Ben is a longtime music producer, musician and who formerly ran the electronic label Harrow Recordings. Austin is also working on American Diet, a revival of his former band Mire.

Reckless Voyage are a garage rock duo from San Bernardino whose debut album, The Odyssey, has been years in the making. I hung out with lead guitarist and vocalist Dean at the great dba256 to talk about the work in progress, living in San Bernardino and of course, music. Check it out. Spotify

Good Bison is the project of Pablo Alvarez, who his the road from Miami to the west coast and hasn’t looked back. His latest album, Ghost on Mulholland Dr., is out now!

Anastasia Elliot is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and leader of the Purple Cult, a modern force of positivity. Her work in the industry is highlighted by her talks on trauma, healing, the importance of community and the creative spirit within us. She also hosts The Purple Sessions Podcast, featuring notable guests from across the board.

First podcast of the year! And only a month and a half in. Nashville-based outfit The Wans are back in full force after an unofficial hiatus, reinforcing their crunchy alt licks with their latest single, “Magical Touch”. Cut from the band’s forthcoming record of the same name, it is also accompanied by Fear and Loathing-inspired narratives that remind us to take care and enjoy the ride. Magical Touch is out July 26 a la self-release.

Music journalist and author Michael Goldberg returns to talk about Addicted To Noise, his latest collection of writing spanning 40 years. His work in the industry, from local papers to Rolling Stone, is an invaluable contribution to the art. Grab a copy at the link below: http://backbeatbooks.com/books/9781493068111

Hayley Cain is the frontwoman for the now-Detroit-based band Hayley and the Crushers. Their latest record, Modern Adult Kicks, is a testament to the evolution of a band's sound, songwriting and production. New digs, new kicks, new riffs. Listen in!

Brian Jackson is a graphic designer, graduate of the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena and has worked in Los Angeles for the past 35 years. His work includes branding for Universal Pictures, the City of Los Angeles, as well as countless recording artists including Fleetwood Mac and Counting Crows.

Andrew and Vinny return to talk about their latest collaboration, “Signals”, while we catch up after months away from the mic.

Penelope Houston is the frontwoman of pivotal SF punk band The Avengers. We chatted for a bit before she took the stage at Alex's Bar to close out the night.

Steven Wesley Guiles is a San Dimas-based musician whose forthcoming album, Transitions, explores the pangs of leaving faith, rattling realities, and finding one's way out. We geeked out on music and reflected on the industry while he strummed in between. Listen in and be sure to subscribe to the Sketched Sounds Patreon!

Elk Ring is a local musician based in Covina, whose history across Southern California is captured ethereally through guitar and stream of consciousness. This is the first video podcast a la Spotify, so be sure to check it out! Video was acting up and doesn’t start until . Better quality incoming.