Let's shine a spotlight on this rising new band out of Glasgow, Scotland. Look for their debut album to land today, April 21st. It's a real gem. Hear my full interview with Amelia Haldane on April 27. #lastnightfromglasgow #indie #podcast #interview #music linktr.ee/brontes
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SURPRISE CAST #243
Enjoy my conversation with Chris & Tanya. We discuss musical journeys, new EP, collaborations, activism, and other cool topics. #firecords #tanyadonelly #chrisbrokaw #codeine #thebreeders #belly #boston #podcast #interview
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Take a look at these upcoming guests on Surprise Cast. Tomorrow, look for my interview with #chrisbrokaw #tanyadonelly. We discuss their new EP, personal successes and challenges, and their previous bands. #finitribe #laptop #brontes #podcast #interview #music #thearts
During the interview #tanyadonelly discusses her work with Belly and @kitchensod.bsky.social. Hear the full conversation on Monday, April 20th.
www.patrickfitzgerald.co.uk
bellyofficial.com
#podcast #interview #music #kitchensofdistinction #thebreeders
Check out the brand new meditative and experimental EP. Hear Chris & Tanya's stories about the 4 songs on April 20th!
firerecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-un...
LIVE DATES
01 May: First Church Cambridge, Cambridge, MA, US
02 May: The Town and the City Festival, Lowell, MA, US
#firerecords
UPCOMING S.C. EPISODE!
You may be familiar with Chris Brokaw's work with legendary bands such as Codeine & Come. Check out 2025's haunting album, Ghost Ship. Hear the full interview on April 20!
chrisbrokaw12xu.bandcamp.com/album/ghost-...
#chrisbrokaw #tanyadonelly #thebreeders #codeine #belly
Take a listen to this audio clip as Tanya shares a personal story about her father, whilst seeing a not-so-well-known band (at the time) out of Athens, Georgia, that left a lasting impression.
#chrisbrokaw #firerecords #tanyadonelly #podcast #interview
firerecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-un...
UPCOMING SURPRISE CAST EPISODE
w/ Chris Brokaw (Codeine) & Tanya Donelly (Belly, The Breeders, and Throwing Muses)
Their new EP 'The Undone Is Done Again' drops April 17 on Fire Records. Hear the full interview on April 20.
#firerecords #thebreeders #codeine #bellyband #throwingmuses #podcast
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SURPRISE CAST #242
Enjoy the hell out of this interesting & fun interview with Ian, Rachel, and Allison. We discuss some amazing personal stories and fresh insight into their harmonious music.
@skepwax.bsky.social @slumberlandrecords.com
Listen: hiartontheedge.podbean.com
Hello. Look for my podcast interview with Railcard to drop tomorrow. Love them badges.
UPCOMING EPISODE
Listen to this audio clip of Allison and Rachel (Railcard) talking about music that inspired them!
Hear the full interview on Monday, April 13. Thank you for following Surprise Cast and Railcard.
@slumberlandrecords.com @skepwax.bsky.social #indie #northernsoul #railcard
CHECK out the albums I’ve been digging on the turntable lately. A big shout out to #johnwilliams @heavenlyamelia.bsky.social #neildiamond #thegoods #timburgess
Clip music "Sarah Says" by The Goods @dandyboyrecords.bsky.social
What are some albums I should spin over the weekend?
TODAY! TODAY!
Time to celebrate the gorgeous new album 'Under the Rainbow'. Ask the band questions & maybe pick up a test pressing of the album. It's gonna be a great time!
See you at 8pm(uk) / 3pm(edt) 12pm(pdt)
shapeslikepeople.bandcamp.com/merch/under-...
@shapeslikepeople.bsky.social
UPCOMING EPISODE
Listen to Ian talk about his "almost" experience with The Sisters of Mercy. Hear the rest of his extraordinary story, along with Rachel and Allison's, on Monday, April 13.
@slumberlandrecords.com @skepwax.bsky.social @forcefieldpr.bsky.social
railcardband.bandcamp.com
Last night’s show in Menlo Park #theguildtheatre was easily one of the best I’ve seen in the past five years. Lauren and Glen kicked things off with laserlike focus, and the setlist flowed effortlessly, each song adding wonderful depth and intensity to the performance. Bravo! Bravo!
MEMORABLE PODCAST MOMENT
Listen to Gretchen DeVault from @theblueherons.bsky.social share her appreciation for the Artist in Residence experience and how it influenced her collaboration with Andy Jossi.
In case you missed the full interview!
Links: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Wow. Wow. Wow. I've always wanted this gem to spin around the silver platter. Thanks for sharing the good news!
UPCOMING INTERVIEW
Let's shine a spotlight on this UK band! 3 wonderful EPs, on one new album. Catch a sneak peek of our fun chat later this week. For now, hop on the Railcard ride!
@slumberlandrecords.com @skepwax.bsky.social #dollymixture #thrashingdoves #northernsoul
railcardband.bandcamp.com
You’ll have a chance to connect with fellow SLP fans and interact with the band. They're giving away test pressings as well...a not to be missed event
Thursday, April 9, 2026
12pm (PDT) / 3pm (EDT) / 8pm (UK)
@shapeslikepeople.bsky.social
shapeslikepeople.bandcamp.com/merch/under-...
Look for my interview with Railcard to land on April 13th--I can't wait to share it.
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SURPRISE CAST #241
Launch your week with this warm & informative episode featuring @theblueherons.bsky.social Gretchen and Andy discuss friendship, inspirations, & the brand-new album, 'Demon Slayer' on @shelfliferecords.bandcamp.com
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Yes, we have some wonderful interviews in the hopper for your listening pleasure. Thank you, friend, for showing support to the art of conversation--something I'm working on with each episode :).
FIRED up to release more Surprise Cast episodes. Next up, we have the jingle-jangle band, @theblueherons.bsky.social , which will drop Mon, April 6. Don't miss it!
#railcard #chrisbrokaw #tanyadonelly #brontes @shelfliferecords.bandcamp.com @slumberlandrecords.com #firerecords #lastnightfromglasgow
Take in the majestic beauty! I never thought I'd see Balloon (Ian Bickerton) perform this song live. What an absolute treat!
"LOVE KNOWS NO JEALOUSY"
@ianfromballoon.bsky.social #folkpop #acousticpop
balloontheband.bandcamp.com/album/gas-n-...
youtu.be/90Q7RQ9FkxM?...
SURPRISE CAST HIGHLIGHT
“He taught me to be original. Do you. You gotta be yourself… be your own man.” — Jeffrey on working with John Lee Hooker Jr.
In case you missed episode #240 w/ Jeffrey James Horan, simply click on the link.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
#blues #soul #biscuitsandblues
A big shout out to #thecords #fugazi @holliekenniff.bsky.social #aircooled #camerobscura
I've been enjoying your albums!
#indiepop #punk #dreampop #ambient #janglepop #electronic #disco
Thank you for supporting these musicians!
Upcoming Episode
w/ The Blue Herons
In this short audio clip, hear Andy Jossi talk about his love for the Welsh band, The Alarm.
The Blue Herons album, Demon Slayer, will arrive on FRIDAY, APRIL 3.
theblueherons.com
@theblueherons.bsky.social @shelfliferecords.bandcamp.com
#janglepop #podcast
Big shoutout to Chris & Tanya for joining me on Surprise Cast a few days ago!
We had a great conversation about:
• creative process
• their soothing new EP, 'The Undone is Done Again' + song analysis
@tanyadonelly.bsky.social #chrisbrokaw #codeine #belly
firerecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-un...
I spoke w/ The Blue Herons (Gretchen & Andy), about their music & creative journey. The episode will be available on all streaming platforms. The new album, Demon Slayer, arrives on Friday, April 3.
@theblueherons.bsky.social @shelfliferecords.bandcamp.com
theblueherons.com #janglepop #podcast
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SURPRISE CAST #240
Check out my interview with the great blues songwriter and guitarist. We discuss battling addiction, collaborating w/ John Lee Hooker Jr. and stories behind some of his wonderful songs.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
#johnleehookerjr #theblues #podcast
