Airplane Mode and producer Michael Wuerth talk about the making of the band's EP, “Amsterdam”.  Mike on Twitter Buy the record on iTunes Subscribe on iTunes Follow @airplanemode on Twitter Airplane Mode is made possible by Patreon supporters like Abraham Vegh, Ryan Nielsen, Matt Oram, Rick Cartwright, Will Goring, Neil McGuiggan, James Heck, Jessica Santascoy, Tim Mussche, Anthony Colangelo, Felix Liver, Bernd Goldschmidt, and Ben McCarthy.  Powered by Audible, with over 180,000 audio books and spoken-word audio products like Dave's favorite, The Great Gatsby. Get a free 30-day trial at audible.com/airplanemode.

Airplane Mode and producer Michael Wuerth talk about the making of the band's EP, “Amsterdam”. <ul> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/mwuerth89" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/amsterdam-ep/id1080445752" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy the record on iTunes</a></li> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/airplane-mode/id1023636611?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on iTunes</a></li> <li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@airplanemode</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Airplane Mode is made possible by <a href="http://patreon.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporters like Abraham Vegh, Ryan Nielsen, Matt Oram, Rick Cartwright, Will Goring, Neil McGuiggan, James Heck, Jessica Santascoy, Tim Mussche, Anthony Colangelo, Felix Liver, Bernd Goldschmidt, and Ben McCarthy.</li> </ul> Powered by Audible, with over 180,000 audio books and spoken-word audio products like Dave's favorite, The Great Gatsby. Get a free 30-day trial at <a href="http://audible.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">audible.com/airplanemode</a>.

10: Making Amsterdam

Dave Wiskus, Joe Cieplinski, and Anna Stefanic welcome their new drummer, Patrick Spencer.  Patrick on Twitter Epilogue on SoundCloud Subscribe on iTunes Follow @airplanemode on Twitter Check out the new EP on iTunes and Spotify Airplane Mode is made possible by Patreon supporters like Abraham Vegh and Matt Oram.  Powered by Audible, with over 180,000 audio books and spoken-word audio products like Dave's favorite, The Great Gatsby. Get a free 30-day trial at audible.com/airplanemode.

Dave Wiskus, Joe Cieplinski, and Anna Stefanic welcome their new drummer, Patrick Spencer. <ul> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/patricktspencer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrick on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/airplanemodenyc/epilogue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Epilogue</a> on SoundCloud</li> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/airplane-mode/id1023636611?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on iTunes</a></li> <li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@airplanemode</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Check out the new EP on <a href="http://itun.es/us/UE36-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6Y7iVG32NK57bMn9x5vnC3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li> <li>Airplane Mode is made possible by <a href="http://patreon.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporters like Abraham Vegh and Matt Oram.</li> </ul> Powered by Audible, with over 180,000 audio books and spoken-word audio products like Dave's favorite, The Great Gatsby. Get a free 30-day trial at <a href="http://audible.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">audible.com/airplanemode</a>.

09: Care Bear

Anna Stefanic

Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski saw Anna Stefanic playing piano in Central Park while shooting the video for “I Said So!” She agreed to be in the video, then offered to play keyboard for the band.  Anna's Bandcamp page Watch the video (featuring Anna with a keyboard) on YouTube Subscribe on iTunes Follow @airplanemode on Twitter Airplane Mode is made possible by Patreon supporters like Abraham Vegh and Matt Oram.  Powered by Hover, the best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code ‘airplanemode’ at checkout to save 10% on your first purchase.

Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski saw Anna Stefanic playing piano in Central Park while shooting the video for “I Said So!” She agreed to be in the video, then offered to play keyboard for the band. <ul> <li><a href="http://annastefanic.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna's Bandcamp page</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq8BkfN78O8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch the video (featuring Anna with a keyboard) on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/airplane-mode/id1023636611?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on iTunes</a></li> <li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@airplanemode</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Airplane Mode is made possible by <a href="http://patreon.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporters like Abraham Vegh and Matt Oram.</li> </ul> Powered by <a href="http://hover.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hover</a>, the best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code ‘airplanemode’ at checkout to save 10% on your first purchase.

08: Anna Stefanic

Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski talk about their first trip to Spain and their first taste of what touring would be like.  Watch the video on YouTube Subscribe on iTunes Follow @airplanemode on Twitter Airplane Mode is made possible by Patreon supporters like Abraham Vegh and Matt Oram.  Powered by Hover, the best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code ‘airplanemode’ at checkout to save 10% on your first purchase.

Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski talk about their first trip to Spain and their first taste of what touring would be like. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq8BkfN78O8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch the video on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/airplane-mode/id1023636611?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on iTunes</a></li> <li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@airplanemode</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Airplane Mode is made possible by <a href="http://patreon.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporters like Abraham Vegh and Matt Oram.</li> </ul> Powered by <a href="http://hover.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hover</a>, the best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code ‘airplanemode’ at checkout to save 10% on your first purchase.

07: ¡Viva España!

Playing live isn’t the same as playing in the studio or rehearsing. Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski talk about the challenges of being a small band going for a big sound, and the importance of keeping the songs versatile.  “Layover (Acoustic)” on SoundCloud “Layover” on SoundCloud Subscribe on iTunes Follow @airplanemode on Twitter Airplane Mode is made possible by Patreon supporters like Abraham Vegh and Matt Oram.  Powered by Hover, the best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code ‘airplanemode’ at checkout to save 10% on your first purchase.

Playing live isn’t the same as playing in the studio or rehearsing. Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski talk about the challenges of being a small band going for a big sound, and the importance of keeping the songs versatile. <ul> <li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/airplanemodenyc/layover-acoustic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Layover (Acoustic)” on SoundCloud</a></li> <li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/airplanemodenyc/layover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Layover” on SoundCloud</a></li> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/airplane-mode/id1023636611?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on iTunes</a></li> <li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@airplanemode</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Airplane Mode is made possible by <a href="http://patreon.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporters like Abraham Vegh and Matt Oram.</li> </ul> Powered by <a href="http://hover.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hover</a>, the best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code ‘airplanemode’ at checkout to save 10% on your first purchase.

06: Live, Acoustic

Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski talk about what it was like to make their first music video, for the song “I Said So!,” which was originally written to help promote a friend’s app.  “I Said So!” on YouTube “I Said So!” on SoundCloud Appfigures The Dalrymple Report Jonathan Mann on YouTube Subscribe on iTunes Follow @airplanemode on Twitter Airplane Mode is made possible by Patreon supporters like Abraham Vegh.  Powered by Hover, the best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code ‘airplanemode’ at checkout to save 10% on your first purchase.

Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski talk about what it was like to make their first music video, for the song “I Said So!,” which was originally written to help promote a friend’s app. <ul> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/EmUcpmUsgfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“I Said So!” on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/airplanemodenyc/i-said-so" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“I Said So!” on SoundCloud</a></li> <li><a href="http://appfigures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Appfigures</a></li> <li><a href="http://loopinsight.com/thedalrymplereport/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dalrymple Report</a></li> <li><a href="http://youtube.com/songadaymann" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Mann on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/airplane-mode/id1023636611?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on iTunes</a></li> <li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@airplanemode</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Airplane Mode is made possible by <a href="http://patreon.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporters like Abraham Vegh.</li> </ul> Powered by <a href="http://hover.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hover</a>, the best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code ‘airplanemode’ at checkout to save 10% on your first purchase.

05: Our First Music Video

One of the hardest parts of starting a band is finding bandmates who share your energy, passion, and creative vision. Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski talk about drummers, collaborators, and filling in the blanks yourself.   “Between the Stars and You” on SoundCloud  Subscribe on iTunes @airplanemode on Twitter Airplane Mode is made possible by Patreon supporters like Abraham Vegh. Powered by Hover, the best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code 'airplanemode' at checkout to save 10% on your first purchase.

One of the hardest parts of starting a band is finding bandmates who share your energy, passion, and creative vision. Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski talk about drummers, collaborators, and filling in the blanks yourself. <ul> <li> “<a href="https://soundcloud.com/airplanemodenyc/between-the-stars-and-you" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Between the Stars and You</a>” on SoundCloud </li> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/airplane-mode/id1023636611?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on iTunes</a></li> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@airplanemode on Twitter</a></li> <li>Airplane Mode is made possible by <a href="http://patreon.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporters like Abraham Vegh.</li></ul>  Powered by <a href="http://hover.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hover</a>, the best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code 'airplanemode' at checkout to save 10% on your first purchase.

04: The Drummer Problem

Sometimes we get caught up in what other people think, and we forget that we don’t owe anyone an explanation for the things we enjoy. Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski talk about how it’s okay to like things, and the creative impact of learning to appreciate without apology.  "Over It" WALK THE MOON Subscribe on iTunes @airplanemode on Twitter Airplane Mode on Patreon Airplane Mode is made possible by Patreon supporters like Abraham Vegh Featured clips: Nirvana — Serve the Servants WALK THE MOON — Anna Sun Powered by Hover, the best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code 'airplanemode' at checkout to save 10% on your first purchase.

Sometimes we get caught up in what other people think, and we forget that we don’t owe anyone an explanation for the things we enjoy. Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski talk about how it’s okay to like things, and the creative impact of learning to appreciate without apology. <ul> <li>"<a href="https://soundcloud.com/airplanemodenyc/over-it" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Over It</a>"</li> <li><a href="http://walkthemoonband.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WALK THE MOON</a></li> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/airplane-mode/id1023636611?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on iTunes</a></li> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@airplanemode on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://patreon.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Airplane Mode on Patreon</a></li> <li>Airplane Mode is made possible by <a href="http://patreon.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporters like Abraham Vegh</li></ul>  Featured clips: <ul> <li>Nirvana — Serve the Servants</li> <li>WALK THE MOON — Anna Sun</li></ul>  Powered by <a href="http://hover.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hover</a>, the best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code 'airplanemode' at checkout to save 10% on your first purchase.

03: Making Music Fun

Call it grunge, alternative, punk, or just hard rock; the music of the early 1990s was game-changing. Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski discuss the Seattle bands (and the first wave of bands smart enough to jump on that sound) that shaped their love of music and the way they write and record their own songs.  “I Know” on Soundcloud Airplane Mode is made possible by Patreon supporters like Abraham Vegh  Powered by Hover, the best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code 'airplanemode' at checkout to save 10% on your first purchase.

Call it grunge, alternative, punk, or just hard rock; the music of the early 1990s was game-changing. Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski discuss the Seattle bands (and the first wave of bands smart enough to jump on that sound) that shaped their love of music and the way they write and record their own songs. <ul> <li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/airplanemodenyc/i-know" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“I Know” on Soundcloud</a></li> <li>Airplane Mode is made possible by <a href="http://patreon.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporters like Abraham Vegh</li> </ul> Powered by <a href="http://hover.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hover</a>, the best way to buy and manage domain names. Use code 'airplanemode' at checkout to save 10% on your first purchase.

02: A Love-Letter to the ‘90s

Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski tell the story of how they moved to New York City to start Airplane Mode, an independent rock and roll band.  Karma Ghost — Another November “Holding My Breath” on SoundCloud Airplane Mode is made possible by Patreon supporters like Abraham Vegh    Airplane Mode is made possible by Hover, the best way to buy and manage domain names. Use the code 'tidalwave' to save 10% on your first purchase.

Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski tell the story of how they moved to New York City to start Airplane Mode, an independent rock and roll band. <ul> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/another-november/id97226032" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karma Ghost — Another November</a></li> <li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/airplanemodenyc/holding-my-breath" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Holding My Breath” on SoundCloud</a></li> <li>Airplane Mode is made possible by <a href="http://patreon.com/airplanemode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporters like Abraham Vegh</li> </ul> Airplane Mode is made possible by <a href="http://hover.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hover</a>, the best way to buy and manage domain names. Use the code 'tidalwave' to save 10% on your first purchase.

01: Let's Start a Band

What is it like to start a band and make a record in the age of YouTube and Instagram? This is the story of a band called Airplane Mode. Their story, told from their perspective, as they form up, write songs, and record an album. Every experiment, every success and failure. Independent rock and roll.

Omg love this! Can&#39;t wait for more episodes!

So good!!

Stories of why and how a band makes their music. Beautiful to listen to and quite inspiring.

Enjoy listening to how music gets made (and the music is great too) 🎸

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