The Bergamot are back! Nathaniel Paul Hoff, one half of the husband and wife musical duo, joins Justin to tease the band's new album, work on the follow-up film to the State of the Unity documentary, and to discuss finding hope in dark times.

included song: Tides

official websites:

• thebergamot.com

• linktr.ee/thebergamot

• stateoftheunity.com

Instagram: @‌thebergamot

Facebook: @‌TheBergamot

YouTube: @‌thebergamot

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by the crew over at Theory One Studios

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

Sisters and bandmates Niki and Jessie, AKA Hail Your Highness, the DIY "dream rock" band from Traverse City, Michigan, join Justin to discuss the band's origins and the Traverse City area music scene.

Local listeners can catch HYH in Grand Rapids on September 26th and Kalamazoo on September 27th or check out their other dates.

Check out Niki's solo project You Are Not A LOSS.

included song: Treegaze

official websites:

• HYH Patreon

• hailyourhighness.bandcamp.com

• linktr.ee/hyhband

Instagram: @‌hyhband

Facebook: @‌hailyourhighness

TikTok: @‌hyhband

YouTube: @‌officialhailyourhighness

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by the crew over at Theory One Studios

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

Lee Emi, AKA Emilee of The Crane Wives, joins Justin to discuss her upcoming debut solo album, Destroy Everything (out October 2nd!). They chat about growing up in Michigan, visiting Korea and exploring the music there, and the long journey to creating solo music.

Pre-save the album now and get your tickets for the Record Release Show, featuring Cal In Red, at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids on October 3rd!

4ringe is happening September 26th! Follow @‌4ringeshow on Instagram more information.

included song: Clean Slate

official websites:

• leeemi.com

• linktr.ee/leeemi

Instagram: @‌ermsauce

Facebook: @‌leeemimusic

TikTok: @‌lee.emi0

YouTube: @‌LEE-EMI

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by the crew over at Theory One Studios

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

As Discussed:

• Dan Rickabus

• Melophobix

• Patty Pershayla

• Jake Simmons

• Billy Strings

• Steve Leaf & The Ex Pats

• Cal In Red

The Erly is back! Fran, Collin, and Trevor join Justin to talk about their upcoming album, Midnight River Show, and their multiple nominations to this year's Josie Music Awards!

Preorder Midnight River Show now and catch The Erly at The NODE in Niles on August 22nd!

included song: Barely Through

official website: theerlyband.com

Instagram: @‌theerlyband

Facebook: @‌theerlyband

TikTok: @‌theerlyband

YouTube: @‌TheErly

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by the crew over at Theory One Studios

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

James, Jake, Anthony, and Alex of Pendle join Justin at Theory One Studios for a chat about the band's origin and finding friends through music.

included song: Weekends

official website:

• pendlemusic.com

• pendle.bandcamp.com

• linktr.ee/pendleband

Instagram: @‌pendle.band

Facebook: @‌pendleband

YouTube: @‌PendleBand

TikTok: @‌pendle.band

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by the crew over at Theory One Studios

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

As Discussed:

• Jake Simmons & The Little Ghosts

• The Rutabega

• McCormick's Coney Island Bar

• Ashbary Coffeehouse

• Dead Petal

• Malort & Savior

• Commit This To Memory

• Seldom Sly

• Why Not Both

• Stockroom East

• Phone It In

• Dance Society Social Club

Elio is the owner of Sound Bend Records, a record-shop and music venue held inside De Nolf's Barbershop in South Bend's Near West Side. Justin and Elio chat about the origins of the store, Elio's love of vinyl, and the upcoming one-year celebration!

Catch a series of August shows at Sound Records:

• Neptune's Core- August 8th

• Reminisce.X & Heyzeus- August 14

• Paul Spring- August 16

official website: soundbendrecords.co

Instagram: @‌soundbendrecords

Facebook: @‌soundbendrecords

TikTok: @‌soundbendrecords

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by the team over at Theory One Studios

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

As Discussed:

• De Nolf's Barbershop

• Leather Phase on AtND from the YART Woods

• Easy Street Records

• The Vacant Space

• Hollyy

• Shlomo Franklin

• The Livery

• Neptune's Core

• Paul Spring

• The Erly

• Reminisce.X

• HeyZeus

• Iris Blue

• Zoe Lemon

• Stockroom East

• Anxiety Club

• LangLabSB

• The Rocki Button

• Jagalchi

• Quid Pro Quo (QPQ)

Leather Phase, AKA Jared, Jon, and Jeremy, have a conversation with Justin and perform a special set, all coming at you from the YART woods! They discuss the formation of band and working on their new record, all while the deer and frogs and trees watch.

Special YART Woods Session performances of IDWTHF before the interview and Supermarket Called Love after.

official website: leatherphase.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @‌leatherphase

Facebook: @‌LeatherPhase

YouTube: @‌leatherphase3200

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by the team over at Theory One Studios

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

As Discussed:

• Rebel Art Fest

• YART

• low (YART, Coconut Sedan)- Anywhere The Needle Drops

• Lalo Cura

• Loose Associates

• Hav Musuvs

• McCormick's Coney Island

• The Rocki Button

• HeyZeus

• Bloodline Fest

• Jake Simmons & the Little Ghosts

Musician Amelia Day joins Justin to chat about their just released EP, EGO TRIP, including the stories behind the songs and finding the courage to take a swing at making music.

Find the EGO TRIP EP wherever you get your music.

included song: EGO TRIP

official websites:

• ameliadaymusic.com

• linktr.ee/ameliaday

Instagram: @‌ameliadaymusic

Facebook: @‌ameliadaymusic

TikTok: @‌ameliadaymusic

YouTube: @‌ameliadaymusic

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by the team over at Theory One Studios

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

As Discussed:

• Kavya Borra

• Priscilla Sab