http://www.thegeekcouch.com Music. Movies. Random Geekdom. Wed, 28 May 2014 13:27:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.10 Fiercely Independent Music. Artist interviews. Hosted by Sean C. Duregger. Sean C. Duregger no Sean C. Duregger [email protected] [email protected] (Sean C. Duregger) Sean C. Duregger Fiercely Independent Music. music, independent, rock, alternative, post rock, interviews, art, culture http://www.thegeekcouch.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/geekcouchbp.png http://www.thegeekcouch.com/category/backstagepass/retroedition/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/13/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-10/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/13/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-10/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:00:10 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=10274 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/04/13/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-10/feed/ 0 Alanna Quinn-Broadus,Alanna Royale,Medicated Kisses In 2007 I discovered the band Medicated Kisses and fell in love with singer Alanna Quinn-Broadus' amazing voice. I was positive they were going to hit it big and they had the momentum to do so. Much to my surprise, In 2007 I discovered the band Medicated Kisses and fell in love with singer Alanna Quinn-Broadus' amazing voice. I was positive they were going to hit it big and they had the momentum to do so. Much to my surprise, the band broke up after the release of their fantastic EP in 2008. When doing research for this episode of the Retro Edition, I was happy to discover that Alanna's soulful voice is still going strong with Alanna Royale. Here is my 2007 interview with Alanna. Sean C. Duregger no 30:03 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/03/18/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-9/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/03/18/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-9/#comments Tue, 18 Mar 2014 12:30:34 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=10189 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/03/18/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-9/feed/ 0 Equal Vision,Fearless,Pierce The Veil,Vic Fuentes SHOW: IndieUprising #11 AIR DATE: Wed, 27 June 2007 - I discovered Pierce The Veil in 2007 when I received the Equal Vision press release announcing their debut album, A Flair For The Dramatic which released the week of this original podcast. SHOW: IndieUprising #11 AIR DATE: Wed, 27 June 2007 I discovered Pierce The Veil in 2007 when I received the Equal Vision press release announcing their debut album, A Flair For The Dramatic which released the week of this original podcast. I was able to talk to lead singer Vic Fuentes about the album and the band. I'm glad that Pierce The Veil has continued, unlike so many of the bands I had interviewed. Now on Fearless Records, their newest album Collide With The Sky was released in 2012 and it's their best yet. The band has also released a documentary called This Is A Wasteland documenting their most recent world tour. Discography   Sean C. Duregger no 26:20 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/03/05/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-8/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/03/05/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-8/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2014 12:00:53 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=10038 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/03/05/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-8/feed/ 0 everdae,ohmie SHOW: Sean's Unsigned Rock Show #14 AIR DATE: Tue, 09 Jan 2007 - I really dug the band Everdae. They were from Downey, CA and put out a solid EP. However, their singer Omar decided to leave the band to start his own pop-synth solo project, Ohmie. SHOW: Sean's Unsigned Rock Show #14 AIR DATE: Tue, 09 Jan 2007 I really dug the band Everdae. They were from Downey, CA and put out a solid EP. However, their singer Omar decided to leave the band to start his own pop-synth solo project, Ohmie. Here is the interview with Paul and Omar that took place right after their EP came out. Everdae Discography: 2006: Lights Out At The Sound of Hysteria EP [Download Now] 2008: Don't Make A Sound EP [Download Now] Ohmie [SoundCloud | Facebook] Sean C. Duregger no 28:29 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/02/28/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-7/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/02/28/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-7/#comments Sat, 01 Mar 2014 03:30:42 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=9975 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2014/02/28/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-7/feed/ 0 Cue The Doves,John Berndtson,The Beautiful Mistake On January 30, 2007 I interviewed Jon Berndtson (The Beautiful Mistake, Cue The Doves). Here is that interview. - *In the intro I state that Cue The Doves album Architectures of Atmosphere is their second album. It's actually their first album, On January 30, 2007 I interviewed Jon Berndtson (The Beautiful Mistake, Cue The Doves). Here is that interview. *In the intro I state that Cue The Doves album Architectures of Atmosphere is their second album. It's actually their first album, predating Stabilizing Vitals. Cue The Doves Discography: 2008: Stabilizing Vitals [Download Now]       2006: Architectures of Atmosphere [Spotify | CD | MP3] Sean C. Duregger no 24:24 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/25/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-6/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/25/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-6/#comments Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:30:11 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/podcast/?p=232 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/25/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-6/feed/ 0 Evan Weiss,Intersections,Into It. Over It.,Life Is Suffering,Topshelf Records,Triple Crown Records In July of 2008, my podcast IndieUprising was doing pretty well. I was broadcast on XNDRadio and because of that I was given tons of "professional" sounding bumpers and stings. I had the opportunity to speak to Evan Weiss of Into It. Over It. In July of 2008, my podcast IndieUprising was doing pretty well. I was broadcast on XNDRadio and because of that I was given tons of "professional" sounding bumpers and stings. I had the opportunity to speak to Evan Weiss of Into It. Over It. I'm still pretty happy with this interview and am glad to see Evan has continued in his success with his project. Enjoy listening to this interview! I'd love to speak to him for a future Fireside Lounge podcast. You can currently get his book/7" Life Is Suffering right now via Topshelf Records. Also, look for the upcoming full length Intersections out on September 24th via Triple Crown Records. Show Notes: Into It. Over It. Full Length Discography 52 Weeks: This is the project Evan was recording during the interview. I'm kicking myself for not buying the vinyl set. [Digital | Vinyl]         12 Towns: I really dig the songwriting choices and themes that Evan chooses. This album is fantastic. [Digital | CD | Vinyl]         Proper: After writing a song a week, and then a song inspired by cities, this album feels a little more "normal" regarding theme. Still a great album. [Digital | CD | Vinyl] Sean C. Duregger no 29:48 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/19/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-5/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/19/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-5/#comments Fri, 19 Jul 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/podcast/?p=218 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/19/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-5/feed/ 0 Dan Maloney,Death Ships   - The one thing I loved the most about doing the music podcast are the bands that have become some of my favorite all-time bands. Death Ships was one of those bands. Their album Seeds Of Devastation surprised me at how good it was.   The one thing I loved the most about doing the music podcast are the bands that have become some of my favorite all-time bands. Death Ships was one of those bands. Their album Seeds Of Devastation surprised me at how good it was. From the CD packaging to the music, this wasn't amateur hour. Death Ships meant business. This was a good band. Immediately I knew I needed to interview Dan Maloney founding member and main songwriter of Death Ships. In December of 2006 that happened. Show Notes Check out all three of Death Ships' releases. They're worth the money. Sean C. Duregger no 34:58 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/12/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-4/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/12/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-4/#comments Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:30:49 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/podcast/?p=216 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/12/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-4/feed/ 0 Denton Adam,Mourning September,Neversaynever,Sum 41,The Dear Hunter,The Springs On October 17th, 2006 I spoke with Denton Adam about his band The Springs. I had friends in a band called Mourning September and they had been on tour together. This was when I had just started the podcast and I really loved The Springs' tunes. On October 17th, 2006 I spoke with Denton Adam about his band The Springs. I had friends in a band called Mourning September and they had been on tour together. This was when I had just started the podcast and I really loved The Springs' tunes. Needless to say, you can tell I was a bumbling nervous wreck. I have no idea why. Denton doesn't seem to be in a band any more, but he's keeping buy running the Front Of House for the band The Dear Hunter and I believe he's on the road right now with Nevershoutnever! for Warped! Tour. He's also worked with Sum 41. Sean C. Duregger no 21:23 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/07/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-3/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/07/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-3/#comments Sun, 07 Jul 2013 18:27:24 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/podcast/?p=211 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/07/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-3/feed/ 0 Danny Wolf,Small Towns Burn A Little Slower,Wrestling With Wolves This week I resurrect a conversation I had with my old friend Danny Wolf. I've always loved his voice and the projects he's been in. When I spoke with him back in October of 2006 his band Small Towns Burn A Little Slower were in the middle of recording... This week I resurrect a conversation I had with my old friend Danny Wolf. I've always loved his voice and the projects he's been in. When I spoke with him back in October of 2006 his band Small Towns Burn A Little Slower were in the middle of recording their second album, So Begins The Test Of A Man. I still love this album. During the interview I also play one of my favorite songs of theirs, "Wait For Me Abbey Bernstein" off their first full length Morality As Home Entertainment. Danny now has a called Wrestling With Wolves. They have two tracks up on their Bandcamp page. I suggest  you give them some love. Show Notes: Found some more Wrestling With Wolves tunes! Buy their 2010 full length The Cast Of Shadows. It's pretty great. You can also hear Small Towns Burn A Little Slower (here) & Wrestling With Wolves (here) on Spotify. http://youtu.be/nkjGEj_ibmc Sean C. Duregger no 26:22 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/06/25/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-2/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/06/25/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-2/#comments Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:25:05 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/podcast/?p=204 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/06/25/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-2/feed/ 0 bear trap pr,beartrappr,chuck daley,deep elm,Deep Elm Records,tiny engines On August 7, 2007 I interviewed Chuck Daley about Deep Elm Records. At the time he was the "Promotional Director" for Deep Elm Records and I remember being pretty nervous leading up to this discussion. As you'll hear, On August 7, 2007 I interviewed Chuck Daley about Deep Elm Records. At the time he was the "Promotional Director" for Deep Elm Records and I remember being pretty nervous leading up to this discussion. As you'll hear, I had some technical difficulties and the audio quality of the conversation was a bit rough. Chuck now runs Beartrap PR, a PR firm that handles a lot of bands on the East Coast. They provide about 75% of the tunes you hear on each week's show. If you're in a band and need someone to handle your PR...Chuck and Will over at Beartrap PR are your guys. They also run a record label, Tiny Engines. Check out ALL their bands. Great stuff. Sean C. Duregger no 31:41 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/06/18/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-1/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/06/18/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-1/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:57:13 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/podcast/?p=199 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/06/18/backstage-pass-retro-edition-episode-1/feed/ 0 retro,the soft drugs,TW Walsh I recently "unearthed" episodes of the first podcast I did called "Sean's Unsigned Rock Show" which then became "IndieUprising." With this "Retro" series, I plan on featuring interviews I did back in 2007 and 2008 with bands/artists that are still maki... I recently "unearthed" episodes of the first podcast I did called "Sean's Unsigned Rock Show" which then became "IndieUprising." With this "Retro" series, I plan on featuring interviews I did back in 2007 and 2008 with bands/artists that are still making music today. Hopefully I'll get a chance for new interviews in the near future. This is my 2007 conversation with TW Walsh about his project The Soft Drugs. Buy his records HERE. Enjoy!   Sean C. Duregger no 27:35