Episodes
July 29, 2020
Episode Forty-Four - Riverby
This week I'm talking to Sophia Greenberg of Riverby. Their debut LP, Smart Mouth , is available now via take this to hear records. In this episode we talk all about Sophia's writing process, repurposing lyrics years later, …
July 22, 2020
Episode Forty-Three - James Shotwell of High Notes
Today's guest is James Shotwell, who is on to talk all about his brand new podcast. High Notes, whose eight episode first seasons drops on July 28, is a podcast about addiction and recovery, featuring James's conversations w…
July 15, 2020
Episode Forty-Two - House & Home
And we're back! This time with House & Home whose debut record, Find Sense. Feel Love. Make Light. is out now. We hit on their desire to make their own sound without wearing their influences on their sleeve, their message, a…
July 8, 2020
Episode Forty-One - Magnolia Park
We are back with Magnolia Park! This is a band that seamlessly blends pop punk, emo, hip hop, and pop music in a way that feels like the future. With six songs, six music videos, and the mentality of already being a signed b…
July 1, 2020
Episode Forty - CLIFFDIVER
And we're back this week with CLIFFDIVER! The self described "elevator emo pop" band is a mix of things you can't put your finger on. WIth versatile vocals, a cool vibe, studio polish, and just the right amount of sax, CLIFF…
June 24, 2020
Episode Thirty-Nine - Meet Me @ The Altar
We're back today with Meet Me @ The Altar - the up and coming women of color pop punk band with strong melodies and sick riffs. They're making waves with two new singles, "Garden" and "May The Odds Be In Your Favor", and the…
June 17, 2020
Episode Thirty-Eight - Jhariah
Jhariah's music is theatrical and aims to take you to another world, taking cues from bands like My Chemical Romance and Panic! At The Disco. He recently released an EP called To Mend The Sun , which saw him embracing true c…
June 10, 2020
Episode Thirty-Seven - Fragile Bird
Today's guest is Craig Bidiman of the musical spoken word project Fragile Bird. This is a truly unique project that may not initially sound like something in your wheelhouse, but that I highly suggest you give a chance to. W…
May 27, 2020
Episode Thirty-Six - Joel Funk of Substream & The Alternative
Today on Fly On The Call I talk to Joel Funk, who might be the best embodiment of "Music = Life". We talk about his roots in music and writing, starting 36vultures, transitioning over to Substream Magazine, and making things…
May 20, 2020
Episode Thrity-Five - Audio Addiction
With almost 1,200 album reviews, interviews, and live sets recorded in less than four years, Brandon at Audio Addiction is clearly a great lover of music. On this episode we talk about his roots on YouTube, how he prepares f…
May 13, 2020
Episode Thirty-Four - Virginity
Virginity is rad! While in quarantine, writing songs for LP 2, Casey Crawford took the time to talk to me about the band's upcoming EP, Death to the Party, which fill a power punk void similar to Spanish Love Songs. We discu…
May 6, 2020
Episode Thirty-Three - The Homeless Gospel Choir
This Land Is Your Landfill is The Homeless Gospel Choir's first full-band release and the most raucous to date. Led by protest singer Derek Zanetti, these songs address real issues from a activist perspective, engaging liste…
April 22, 2020
Episode Thirty-Two - Good Looking Friends
Good Looking Friends have your quarantine jams for days. Their new album, The Light of the Well , is filled with dense layers of instrumentation, emotions, and themes, making it an album that that you should really try to si…
April 15, 2020
Episode Thirty-One - Bartees Strange
Get to know Bartees Strange! He is indeed this week's guest, but he also just put out an EP called Say Goodbye to Pretty Boy , which features he and his band reimagining songs by The National and he has a full LP ready to go…
April 8, 2020
Episode Thirty - Natalie Schaffer of Big Picture Media
This week's guest on Fly On The Call is Natalie Schaffer, publicist at Big Picture Media! BPM is a PR company that has probably worked with at least one of your favorite bands. Whether they are up and comers, legacy acts, or…
April 1, 2020
Episode Twenty-Nine - Grey Matter
Are y'all ready for this? Fly On The Call is back with a conversation featuring Grey Matter! The emotional skacore band just released a ripper of an album, Climbing Out . The band mixes realism and positivity and a whole bun…
March 25, 2020
Episode Twenty-Eight - COVID-19 Special - Support your favorite bands!!!
Hello all, I hope you're doing well and staying healthy. This week is a little different, featuring four different people in the music industry who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. We've got Jhariah, N Dot Reed o…
March 18, 2020
Episode Twenty-Seven - The Wonder Years
Over the past nearly fifteen years, The Wonder Years have seen amazing growth musically, personally, and of their fanbase. They have gone from a band that started out as a literal joke to one that so many people connect to v…
March 11, 2020
Episode Twenty-Six - Snarls
Today on the pod we have Snarls - the glitter emo alt rock band that just dropped their debut album. In this episode we talk about creating their sound, the personal and professional growth they have seen, and the importance…
March 4, 2020
Episode Twenty-Five - Prince Daddy & The Hyena
You know him, you love him, you've heard him on a million other podcasts recently... That's right - this week's guest is Kory Gregory of Prince Daddy & The Hyena! We talk Cosmic Thrill Seekers , Kory's writing process, and h…
Feb. 26, 2020
Episode Twenty-Four - Chousand
Chousand is Connecticut's favorite meme of a band. They're raw, raucous party punk and they're here to melt your face off with their newest EP, Gary , coming out on leap day 2020. On this episode you'll get the downlow on th…
Feb. 19, 2020
Episode Twenty-Three - Molly Hudelson (I Told You I Hated New York)
Welcome back to another episode of Fly On The Call - Candid Conversations on Music! This week's guest is Molly Hudelson - music journalist and author of I Told You I Hated New York . We discuss the book, her writing process,…
Feb. 12, 2020
Episode Twenty-Two - Spanish Love Songs
Spanish Love Songs put out my number one album of 2018 with Schmaltz and now they're back for more with its follow up - Brave Faces Everyone . The band has certainly not done the same thing twice, diving deeper into a cohesi…
Feb. 5, 2020
Episode Twenty-One - Sarah and the Safe Word
Sarah and the Safe Word want to give you an escape. Whether it is transporting you to a world of demon drag racing, pirate sea shanties, or a century old cabaret theater you're certainly in for a ride. And it is all delivere…