The Fantozzi Files

The Fantozzi Files returns! It's been awhile but I've been back in radio for a little over a year now and have been meaning to share the band interviews I've done since being back in the industry. Check out this interview with Patty, the lead singer of the Pennsylvania band, If Not For Me. We talked favorite complete albums, his favorite tracks from their new album and more.

It's been awhile since The Fantozzi Files have been updated. It's been a crazy few months of market visits and finally landing a gig back in radio with 97.7 WQLZ in Springfield, Illinois. Now that I am finally settled into the new house I want to get back to sharing band interviews. I had the chance to interview Robert Cosgrove earlier this week for my new gig. Robert is the lead singer of a band called Sleep Signals. I have known him for about four years and they have a brand-new single called "One Life." I have linked the music video for the song below.  Interview Highlights  "One Life" Their resolve following Covid and a serious bus accident What's coming up this year and more

I had the chance this week to catch up with another Central Wisconsin band I got to know really well during my time in Wausau. A big thanks to Cole, Jared, Brandon and Morgan of Catastrophic Heros for taking the time to chat and be on The Fantozzi Files for the first time.  Interview Highlights: Stories from the recording studio The Central Wisconsin scene Almost getting arrested during a photo shoot

The Fantozzi Files got back on track this week with one of my favorite people in the rock industry, ZouZou Mansour of Soraia. She was the first guest on the podcast and the band has a brand new single out now and a new record out soon so it was time to catch up. Be sure to take a listen and find out what ZouZou has been up to.  Interview Highlights: The new single, "I Seek Fire" and music video The new record "Bloom" and any possible hints with the name Other countries she'd like to play in and much more

The Fantozzi Files reached back to Missouri again to chat with Brent, Shea and Preston of The Many Colored Death. The band released a brand new single on the 22nd called "Big Time Spin." Be sure to check out the interview and learn more about what they have on the way. Interview Highlights: Choco Taco & Food Talk What Inspired "Big Time Spin" "The Boys" Upcoming Music Plans & More

A big thanks to Anthony (vocals/guitar) and Nate (guitar) of Motherwind for coming on The Fantozzi Files. I got to know the guys during my time in Wausau and now they're doing big things in Eau Claire, WI. They recently played Rock Fest in Cadott and have more shows coming up this summer including a stop at Northwoods Rock Rally in August.  Interview Highlights: How "The Room" Inspired Their Latest Single "Leesa" Playing Rock Fest  Pinatas And A Bunch More

A big thanks to the guys (Josh, Josh and Quinn) of Dark Below for coming on The Fantozzi Files. The guys were featured on Rock 94.7 a few years ago with their single, "Halo." They have a brand new single, "Tense" out tomorrow (July 22nd). Be sure to check out the chat and learn more about the band.  Interview Highlights: Quick Ohio State Buckeyes Talk How "Tense" Came About Shooting Their First Music Video & More

The latest Fantozzi Files episode featured my Central Wisconsin friends in Bourbon House. It was great getting to catch up with Lacey (vocals) and Jason (guitar). The band will be playing Rockfest in Cadott, Wisconsin this Friday (July 15th) for the first time. They also have a lot and I do mean A LOT of new music on the way, so be sure to check out the latest episode. Interview Highlights: Welcoming New Members Progressing & Growing As A Band New Music, Videos & More

The latest episode of The Fantozzi Files was with my buddy Eddie Jay, frontman of the band Evandale. I met the band last year while I was MC'ing Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin last summer. The band was also featured on The Artist Spotlight and a virtual festival I put on the air in the past. Be sure to check out the episode and find out what they're up to this summer.  Interview Highlights Opening For Poison Later This Month New Music On The Way What Shirts Not To Wear In Chick-Fil-A & More

It's always a blast getting to interview bands that are in your own market. I got the chance to sit down with all four members of Age Of Fable (Chris, Melanie, Dan and Katelyn) earlier this week. About a month ago they released the final EP in a trilogy of EPs called "Modern Ethos." Be sure to check out the interview and learn more about this Green Bay-based band. Interview Highlights: Trying To Describe Their Sound The Reason Behind Making A Trilogy Of EPs The Band's Origins & A Lot More

A big thanks to Marc, Nick and Brady of Sick Century for coming on the latest episode of The Fantozzi Files podcast. The guys were on a feature I did during my time on Rock 94.7 called The Artist Spotlight with the song, "Dead Inside." The feature was all about highlighting up-and-coming bands. Sick Century has a brand new single out on July 1st with an EP to follow. So check out the interview and get to know the band a whole lot better. Interview Highlights "A Million Pieces" and their upcoming EP Forming a band during COVID The Brutal Poodle and much more

The Fantozzi Files got back at it this week with my friend, Josh, who is one of the guitarists of Burden Of The Sky. I got to know Josh and the rest of the guys during the two years I lived in Bloomington, IL. The guys have a brand-new single out now called "The Flood." It's always great getting to catch up with friends so enjoy! INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS Chatting About "The Flood" Getting To Work With Morgan Rose Of Sevendust & Blake Bedsaul Of Saul Summer/Fall Plans & More

The latest Fantozzi Files podcast featured the guys in To Begin Anew out of Jacksonville, North Carolina. They're a band I've gotten to know the last few years working in radio but it was great finally getting to chat with all of them. The band released a new single, "The Victory" earlier this spring and have more new music on the way.  Interview Highlights Why you can't trust a fart in a restaurant Going Dukes Of Hazzard in the tour van Upcoming music and more

Etched In Embers, from the Ozarks in Missouri are the latest band to be featured on The Fantozzi Files. It was great catching up with frontman Russ Rhodenizer who I've had the chance to get to know over the last few years.  Interview Highlights Upcoming Single "Fear", pre-save HERE Russ being in a band with his son Summer plans Missouri bands and more

The latest Fantozzi Files episode caught up with my friends in Modern Mimes. They're a band whom I've gotten to know over the last few years and it's always a great time sitting down with them. They have a brand new cover out of "My Ruin" by Sevendust. Interview Highlights Everglades fires Upcoming tour with Artifas "My Ruin" Video is available HERE Last minute bathroom breaks and more

A big thanks to the guys in Enox (Michael: Vocals, Mikey: Guitar and Roy: Bass) for joining The Fantozzi Files podcast. I've had the chance to interview the guys in the past and it's always a great time catching up with them.  Interview Highlights: Moving From The East Coast To Georgia Upcoming Tour and New Music Tour Etiquette Buc-ee's Stuffed Animals and More

The Fantozzi Files went on location again this week with my friends in Cashed (Wausau, WI). A huge thanks to Chad (bass/vocals) and Dallas (drums) for sitting down and talking everything about the band.  Interview Highlights The Formation Of Cashed Releasing New Music Through A Split Album Spring/Summer Plans Cats, Being "Punk As Duck" and more

The Fantozzi Files went on the road today to Tom Jordan's house. Tom is the frontman for the doom blues band 20 Watt Tombstone and his solo project, Reverend Meantooth. I've known Tom for the last three years while living in Wausau so it was fun to catch up with him today before I move in the next few weeks.  Interview Highlights Upcoming 20 Watt Tombstone Music Toilet Selfies Tom's Role In The Local Scene Mitchapalooza IV and much more

A big thanks to Bill Nychay, the drummer for Sons On Fire for coming on The Fantozzi Files podcast. I've had the chance to get to know Bill over the last few years so it's always great to catch up with him. The band is currently locking down their final lineup change and tons of new music is on the way.  Interview Highlights Lineup changes The direction of their upcoming music Eating well on the road and more

Episode 3 of The Fantozzi Files featured the new band Dragonfly Effect out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Be sure to check out my convo with Matt (lead singer and rhythm guitar) and Kory (drums) to get to know this band a whole lot better. They released their debut single, "Lost Inside" in March and have plenty more music on the way.  Interview Highlights The story behind the band name Their top tour pit stops Spring and summer plans and more Check out "Lost Inside" HERE

A big thanks to Los (vocals), Jeremy (guitar) and Rich (drums) of the Houston, Texas band Inner Image for joining The Fantozzi Files podcast last week. The guys are back with a brand-new single called, "Diagnosis." Interview Highlights A return to their heavier sound Stage Injuries A diagnosis of "Diagnosis" and more

ZouZou Mansour, the lead singer of the New Jersey-based band Soraia is the first guest on the Fantozzi Files podcast. The band released a new single earlier this month called, "Firebrand." Interview Highlights: Touring Sweden Lessons and pitstops on the road "Firebrand" and much more