Independent Minded

Episode 89 features Nick Urata, singer, guitarist and founding member of gypsy rock band DeVotchKa. Nick talks about dedication, Little Miss Sunshine, underwater villages, vintage suits, leaving dogs behind, and losing a Grammy to Johnny Cash./ Songs from DeVotchKa featured on the podcast include 'Straight Shot' and 'Empty Vessels'./ Find out more about DeVotchKa at devotchka.net/ Follow DeVotchKa on Twitter @devotchkamusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 88 features New York Americana band Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart. Rebecca and Chris talk about bright city lights, love connections, self-promotion, musical families, and going all-in. / Songs from Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart featured on the podcast include '57 Chevy' and 'Slipped Tripped And Fell In Love'./ Find out more about Rebecca at rebeccahaviland.com/ Follow Rebecca on Twitter @rebeccahavilandSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 87 features Rock Island, Illinois singer/songwriter Lissie. Lissie talks about leaving L.A., Little Orphan Annie, Stairway To Heaven, getting arrested, and baling hay in Iowa./ Songs from Lissie featured on the podcast include 'Best Days' and 'Peace On Earth'./ Find out more about Lissie at lissie.com/ Follow Lissie on Twitter @lissiemusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 86 features Austin, Texas blues rock guitarist Black Joe Lewis. Black Joe talks about half-price oysters, Comic Book Guy, homemade bongs, the Dallas Cowboys, and life with The Honeybears./ Songs from Black Joe Lewis featured on the podcast include 'Face in the Scene' and 'Nothing but a Cliche'./ Find out more about Black Joe Lewis at blackjoelewis.com/ Follow Black Joe Lewis on Twitter @blackjoelewisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 85 features Raine Maida, vocalist of Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace. Raine talks about the band's 25 year existence, changing his name, collaborating with his wife, and his rock n' roll love story./ Songs from Our Lady Peace featured on the podcast include 'Head Down' and 'Drop Me In The Water'./ Find out more about Our Lady Peace at ourladypeace.com/ Follow Our Lady Peace on Twitter @OurLadyPeaceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 84 features Canadian singer/songwriter Steven Page. Steven talks about his potty mouth, Elvis Costello, epic album covers, his talented sons, and life after Barenaked Ladies./ Songs from Steven Page featured on the podcast include 'White Noise' and 'Looking For The Light'./ Find out more about Steven at stevenpage.com/ Follow Steven on Twitter @stevenpageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 83 features Scott Lucas, guitarist/vocalist of Zion, Illinois alternative rock band Local H. Scott talks about his 'Pack Up The Cats' tour, two-piece bands, opening for Metallica, and texting actor Michael Shannon to star in his music video./ Songs from Local H featured on the podcast include 'Innocents' and 'All The Kids Are Right'./ Find out more about Local H at localh.com/ Follow Local H on Twitter @LocalHSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 82 features Montreal, Canada singer/songwriter Michael Rault. Michael talks about his new album, It's A New Day Tonight, Daptone Records, his "retro" sound, Harry Nilsson, and not being fancy enough for Williamsburg./ Songs from Michael Rault featured on the podcast include 'I'll Be There' and 'Sleep With Me'./ Find out more about Michael Rault at michaelrault.com/ Follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelRaultSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 81 features John McCrea, founding member and singer of Sacramento alternative rock band CAKE. John talks about Neanderthals, 'No Pizza' riders, Rush, song scavenging, giving away trees, and how to fix the broken music industry./ Songs from CAKE featured on the podcast include 'Sinking Ship' and 'Sick Of You'./ Find out more about CAKE at cakemusic.com/ Follow CAKE on Twitter @CAKEMUSICSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 80 features Dean Dinning, founding member and bass player of Santa Barbara alternative rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket. Dean talks about the band’s long history, rejecting pop songs, building a community, and jamming with Steve Perry./ Songs from Toad the Wet Sprocket featured on the podcast include 'New Constellation' and 'All I Want'./ Find out more about Toad the Wet Sprocket at toadthewetsprocket.com/ Follow Toad the Wet Sprocket on Twitter @toadthewetsprocketSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 79 features Delila Paz, lead singer of New York City rock band The Last Internationale. Delila talks about the band’s forthcoming album, Soul On Fire, going indie after a major label deal, existential crises, music therapy, and changing the world with rock n’ roll./ Songs from The Last Internationale featured on the podcast include 'Hard Times' and 'Soul On Fire'./ Find out more about The Last Internationale at tlinyc.com/ Follow The Last Internationale on Twitter @TLImusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 78 features Justin Furstenfeld, lead singer and guitarist of Houston alternative rock band Blue October. Justin talks about producing the new album, starting his own label, getting sober, meeting his wife, and second chances./ Songs from Blue October featured on the podcast include 'I Hope You're Happy' and 'Into The Ocean'./ Find out more about Blue October at blueoctober.com/ Follow Blue October on Twitter @blueoctoberSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 77 features Altamont indie pop duo The Parlor. Jen and Eric talk about their new album, Kiku, mysticism, meeting in an elevator, running the family farm, and facing grief./ Songs from The Parlor featured on the podcast include 'In' and 'You'./ Find out more about The Parlor at theparlormusic.com/ Follow The Parlor on Twitter @theparlormusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 76 features Baltimore indie rock duo Ed Schrader's Music Beat. Devlin and Ed talk about facing the music, Billy Joel, The Buffalo Bills, mooching off Dan Deacon, and making the album their hearts wanted to make./ Songs from Ed Schrader's Music Beat featured on the podcast include 'Riddles' and 'Tom'./ Find out more about Ed Schrader's Music Beat at edschradersmusicbeat.bandcamp.com/ Follow Ed Schrader's Music Beat on Twitter @ed_schraderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 75 features New York City indie rock band We Are Scientists. Keith and Chris talk about their new album, Megaplex, label hopping, Letterman, cats, Walkmen, and fruit leather jackets./ Songs from We Are Scientists featured on the podcast include 'Your Light Has Changed' and 'Not Another Word'./ Find out more about We Are Scientists at wearescientists.com/ Follow We Are Scientists on Twitter @wearescientistsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 74 features Memphis singer/songwriter and author Mike Doughty. Mike talks about his artistic roots in New York City, crowdfunding, writing a book, rock operas, and the "dark days" of Soul Coughing. / Songs from Mike Doughty featured on the podcast include 'I Can't Believe I Found You In that Town' and 'Wait! You'll Find A Better Way'./ Find out more about Mike Doughty at mikedoughty.com/ Follow Mike on Twitter @Mike_Doughty_See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 73 features New York City rock band Longwave. Steve, Christian and Jason talk about the band's start in NYC, the end of their 'indefinite hiatus,' and their long-awaited comeback./ Songs from Longwave featured on the podcast include 'There's A Fire' and 'Sideways Sideways Rain'./ Find out more about Longwave at longwavetheband.com/ Follow Longwave on Twitter @LongwavethebandSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 72 features New Jersey punk rock band The Nectars. Baron and Jessica talk about Dirty Jerz, toxic situations, being a 'weed band', and demanding sex./ Songs from The Nectars featured on the podcast include 'I Want It' and 'Heaven'./ Find out more about The Nectars at thenectarsmusic.com/ Follow The Nectars on Twitter @TheNectarsMusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 71 features Philadelphia indie rock band The Districts. Rob, Braden, Connor and Pat talk about their latest album, Popular Manipulations, signing with Fat Possum Records, cuddling on the road, and Pat's man crush on The Beatles./ Songs from The Districts featured on the podcast include 'Violet' and 'Salt'./ Find out more about The Districts at thedistrictsband.com/ Follow The Districts on Twitter @TheDistrictsPaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 70 features Brooklyn guitarist and visual artist Jason Bartell. Jason talks about Mythless, his new music outlet, his time in influential indie rock band Fang Island, his crush on Toronto, and musical maximalism./ Songs from Mythless featured on the podcast include 'P.O.' and the world premiere of 'Thread Tugging.'/ Find out more about Mythless at mythless.com/ Follow Mythless on Instagram/Twitter @mythlessmusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.