The season 2 finale! And we've got a very special, and busy guest with us for this one. We've got Andy Catlin, a.k.a. The Lasso with us! We chatted with Andy fresh off the stage from his performance at Frederick Meijer. We dove into what makes for a great musical collaboration and KJ's day has finally come....we discuss Prince! As Andy is an avid Prince fan as well. Thank you to everyone that has listened to any or all of the episodes. We really appreciate y'all! We'll see you all for season 3. Until then, stay following us for bonus episodes.  Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

The season 2 finale! And we've got a very special, and busy guest with us for this one. We've got Andy Catlin, a.k.a. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/65aMEDDhSsuHYCKhdmQj5N?si=b2x9wA3WSeyF9iiUaMxd4g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lasso</a> with us! We chatted with Andy fresh off the stage from his performance at Frederick Meijer. We dove into what makes for a great musical collaboration and KJ's day has finally come....we discuss Prince! As Andy is an avid Prince fan as well. Thank you to everyone that has listened to any or all of the episodes. We really appreciate y'all! We'll see you all for season 3. Until then, stay following us for bonus episodes.  Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

S2, Ep. 10, Andy Catlin a.k.a. The Lasso, What Makes For a Great Musical Collaboration

Our guy J.Rob is in the building! We spoke with J.Rob about what makes certain music a "guilty pleasure" and we also discuss 3 albums that shaped J.Rob's life. Check out J.Rob's latest single, 'Traps'. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

Our guy J.Rob is in the building! We spoke with J.Rob about what makes certain music a "guilty pleasure" and we also discuss <a href="https://localspins.com/three-albums-that-changed-my-world-grand-rapids-hip-hop-artist-jrob-local-spins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 albums that shaped J.Rob's life</a>. Check out J.Rob's latest single, '<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3oFX7tAj2RU3Ko3put96AT?si=SLDXm_KuQO-bzgiG-ghA3g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Traps</a>'. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

S2, Ep. 9, J.Rob, What Makes a Song a Guilty Pleasure

We've got a one of a kind musician with us today! Stovepipe is in the building! We discuss navigating genre when creating music and we also just have some fun and talk about some of our favorite concept albums. Check out Stovepipe's music here. Also, Stovepipe makes a mean bar of soap! We've tried them, and we'll probably never use a different soap again. Check out the soap at https://www.stovepipesoaps.com/. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

We've got a one of a kind musician with us today! Stovepipe is in the building! We discuss navigating genre when creating music and we also just have some fun and talk about some of our favorite concept albums. Check out Stovepipe's music <a href="https://onestovepipeband.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Also, Stovepipe makes a mean bar of soap! We've tried them, and we'll probably never use a different soap again. Check out the soap at <a href="https://www.stovepipesoaps.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stovepipesoaps.com/</a>. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

S2, Ep. 8, Justin ”Stovepipe” Stover, How Do You Navigate Genre?

Sam Granger

Our friend, and guitar wizard, Sam Granger is with us today! We try to take on the tough question of what makes someone a "true" musician? We also discuss how are classical traditions applied to contemporary music? Check out Sam's music on bandcamp! Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

Our friend, and guitar wizard, Sam Granger is with us today! We try to take on the tough question of what makes someone a "true" musician? We also discuss how are classical traditions applied to contemporary music? Check out Sam's music on <a href="https://samwisegrangee.bandcamp.com/releases" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bandcamp</a>! Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

S2, Ep. 7, Sam Granger, What Makes a ”True”Musician

The Brandino Extravaganza is here! We've mentioned him throughout various episodes because of our connections, so we're happy to welcome him to the show! We talk with Brandon about what makes a good solo act and we dive into something Scott is excited about...PHISH!! Keep an eye out for Brandino's new album, Tier 3, coming soon!  Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com

<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0TVV1U0508C0v4xKw7THTh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Brandino Extravaganza</a> is here! We've mentioned him throughout various episodes because of our connections, so we're happy to welcome him to the show! We talk with Brandon about what makes a good solo act and we dive into something Scott is excited about...PHISH!! Keep an eye out for Brandino's new album, Tier 3, coming soon!  Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com

S2, Ep. 6, Brandon Proch, What Makes For a Good Solo Act?

Mike Schertenlieb

We've got our first drummer on the show! Mike Schertenlieb of Flexadecibel is in the house. We dive into what makes for a great drum sound? We also dive into discussing the creative process for art and music. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com

We've got our first drummer on the show! Mike Schertenlieb of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yRbMDl09gpsPrRAKsCNoF?si=BRMbd2NXQCefGy1vyr2fvA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flexadecibel</a> is in the house. We dive into what makes for a great drum sound? We also dive into discussing the creative process for art and music. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com

S2, Ep. 5 Mike Schertenlieb, What Makes For a Great Drum Sound?

This week we've got the one and only Steve Leaf with us. We discussed how can analog and digital sound work together. We also take on the age old question of what is the best decade of music. Be sure to check out Steve Leaf's most recent album, Twelve Songs! Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com

This week we've got the one and only Steve Leaf with us. We discussed how can analog and digital sound work together. We also take on the age old question of what is the best decade of music. Be sure to check out Steve Leaf's most recent album, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/74O7HA3DoQO6d3uBehKnYi?si=60s5CvbpTbmC5ofIDF_4XQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twelve Songs</a>! Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com

S2, Ep. 4 Steve Leaf, How Can Analog and Digital Sound Work Together?

You're in for a treat this episode! We've got the one and only Dutcher Snedeker on the show today! We discussed how is virtuosic playing best utilized and can we separate the creator from the art? Dutcher is a phenomenal keyboard player that does a lot! But check out music from both of Dutcher's bands, Earth Radio &amp; Normal Mode. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com

You're in for a treat this episode! We've got the one and only Dutcher Snedeker on the show today! We discussed how is virtuosic playing best utilized and can we separate the creator from the art? Dutcher is a phenomenal keyboard player that does a lot! But check out music from both of Dutcher's bands, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IAumlMEkUo4a5IXvmJ8Y8?si=fO2090xMSwiMAVIU-TGNjw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Earth Radio</a> &amp; <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/69Zj06UkdTwwnUv1IiYfFI?si=glNWD7wuQXWB0j9bA25vtg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Normal Mode</a>. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com

S2, Ep. 3 Dutcher Snedeker, How Is Virtuosic Playing Best Utilized?

Lauren Kelley

This week we welcome the one and only Lauren Kelley to the show! We discuss what it's like to perform live music and we also discuss what makes a good cover song. Lauren is an amazing vocalist and high energy performer! Be sure to check out Lauren's solo project, Evelyine. Also, check out her cover band, Funkle Jesse! Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

This week we welcome the one and only Lauren Kelley to the show! We discuss what it's like to perform live music and we also discuss what makes a good cover song. Lauren is an amazing vocalist and high energy performer! Be sure to check out Lauren's solo project, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4B4eAzX8qtNse9QUbF8iRf?si=3CIIVNuOTd6t2n9qkELyew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evelyine</a>. Also, check out her cover band, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/funklejesse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funkle Jesse!</a> Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

S2, Ep. 2 Lauren Kelley (Evelyine), Let’s Talk Performing Live Music

We're back! We sit down with WYCE music programmer, music lover, and fellow Red Hot Chili Pepper fan...Shelby Schneider! Shelby helps us kick off season 2 by helping us discuss why we like (and dislike) RHCP. We also talked what makes an album cover good? You can catch Shelby on air with 88.1 FM WYCE on Thursday's from 3p-6pm. Check out all of the music that Shelby has played on air here. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

We're back! We sit down with WYCE music programmer, music lover, and fellow Red Hot Chili Pepper fan...Shelby Schneider! Shelby helps us kick off season 2 by helping us discuss why we like (and dislike) RHCP. We also talked what makes an album cover good? You can catch Shelby on air with <a href="https://grcmc.org/wyce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">88.1 FM WYCE</a> on Thursday's from 3p-6pm. Check out all of the music that Shelby has played on air <a href="https://grcmc.org/wyce/programmer-profile/340/shelby" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

S2, Ep. 1 Shelby Schneider, Let’s Talk The Red Hot Chili Peppers

KJ and Scott interview Michigan musicians about their musical journey and get down to the bottom of what makes music so great.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! KJ and Scott sat down for this very special bonus episode to discuss what makes a great Christmas song. We hope you all enjoy this one and have a safe and happy holiday until we return! We'll be kicking off season 2 early 2022, so stick around and keep an eye out for updates. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! KJ and Scott sat down for this very special bonus episode to discuss what makes a great Christmas song. We hope you all enjoy this one and have a safe and happy holiday until we return! We'll be kicking off season 2 early 2022, so stick around and keep an eye out for updates. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

Bonus Episode KJ & Scott, What Makes a Great Christmas Song

Jason Peterman

The season finale! And we've got a special episode for you! We sat down with our bandmates, Elliott Truss and Jason Peterman and we discussed our musical journeys and how we all got into music. We will return with season 2 in 2022. Until then, look out for plenty of bonus episodes on the way. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

The season finale! And we've got a special episode for you! We sat down with our bandmates, Elliott Truss and Jason Peterman and we discussed our musical journeys and how we all got into music. We will return with season 2 in 2022. Until then, look out for plenty of bonus episodes on the way. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

Ep. 10, Elliott Truss & Jason Peterman, What Is Your Musical Journey?

Surprise! And Happy Halloween! Scott and KJ sat down for this very special bonus episode to discuss what makes a song spooky. We hope you enjoy this one! Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

Surprise! And Happy Halloween! Scott and KJ sat down for this very special bonus episode to discuss what makes a song spooky. We hope you enjoy this one! Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

Bonus Episode KJ & Scott, What Makes a Song Spooky

Olivia Vargas is in the building for episode 9! Her band, August, recently released a new album. Be sure to check out "Through the Looking Glass" wherever you get your music. Or check out her solo EP, "Songs from My Room". We talked with Olivia about what qualities in songs create musical sweet spots and what is the best way to listen to music. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

Olivia Vargas is in the building for episode 9! Her band, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1G9NT5b0AeKPiSZPQwlvwD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">August</a>, recently released a new album. Be sure to check out "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2FrZeT0MZnRUmFwOnMVtvE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Through the Looking Glass</a>" wherever you get your music. Or check out her solo EP, "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2ef7gfNJ8Sk8yYmaZss3yh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Songs from My Room"</a>. We talked with Olivia about what qualities in songs create musical sweet spots and what is the best way to listen to music. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

Ep. 9 Olivia Vargas, What Qualities Create Music Sweet Spots?

Jack Droppers

We're elated to welcome Jack Droppers to episode 8 of MI Music Podcast. His band, Jack Droppers &amp; the Best Intentions, recently released a new album. Be sure to check out "Dad Rock" wherever you get your music. We talked with Jack about lyrics and vocals and how they help us connect to music. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

We're elated to welcome Jack Droppers to episode 8 of MI Music Podcast. His band, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ELUMaqTbAF3oLLzHjZY5H?si=beKuREyAQ9GONkcF-zy4Nw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jack Droppers &amp; the Best Intentions</a>, recently released a new album. Be sure to check out "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3BFEWySV4oF9Cr8YcWJGLw?si=bwhkQGp7RI6AZH5Lkfi3_Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dad Rock</a>" wherever you get your music. We talked with Jack about lyrics and vocals and how they help us connect to music. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

Ep.8 Jack Droppers, What Qualities of Lyrics and Vocals Create Connection To a Song?

Zach Potter

This week we have the pleasure of welcoming Zach Potter to the show! We discuss what sonic qualities in a song make us go back for multiple listens? And we also discuss our favorite bands and artists who jump genres seamlessly. Be sure to also check out Zach's band, The Turnips! Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

This week we have the pleasure of welcoming Zach Potter to the show! We discuss what sonic qualities in a song make us go back for multiple listens? And we also discuss our favorite bands and artists who jump genres seamlessly. Be sure to also check out Zach's band, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1fw6pR6w7SvnYZkUWFLFT7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Turnips</a>! Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

Ep.7 Zach Potter, What Sonic Qualities Make for Repeat Listenings of a Song?

We've got the one and only Chris Cranick in the building! We discuss what makes for a good evolution of an artist. And we give it our best at breaking down our top 3 albums. Check out Chris' latest solo release, A Light Within The Dark. Also be sure to check out his bands latest release; Overdrive Orchestra's, Alive and Well. Sidenote and spolier alert, we talk Led Zeppelin! KJ apologizes to all the LZ fans for confusing the song titles "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" and "Since I've Been Loving You". Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

We've got the one and only Chris Cranick in the building! We discuss what makes for a good evolution of an artist. And we give it our best at breaking down our top 3 albums. Check out Chris' latest solo release, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/13jOMWFKt0QbFhuWjdYpTC?si=ombdFBYESnmX2-YkHTDvuQ&amp;dl_branch=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Light Within The Dark</a>. Also be sure to check out his bands latest release; Overdrive Orchestra's, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5ItYDUt4ABAKK7XKARQ7q9?si=8K9y2IPgQDS3dQ6v5eh3dg&amp;dl_branch=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alive and Well</a>. Sidenote and spolier alert, we talk Led Zeppelin! KJ apologizes to all the LZ fans for confusing the song titles "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" and "Since I've Been Loving You". Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

Ep.6 Chris Cranick, What Makes For A Good Evolution of An Artist?

In this episode we welcome two members of Lazy Genius to the show! We spoke with Pat and Tim about what makes a great live performance and every musician nerds favorite topic...gear! Their new album, "Procession", is out October 30th, 2021. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions

In this episode we welcome two members of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5t79VaRzytCJbc4RpDPlCH?si=Yw8py6hJSfqLWpBjKsAHcg&amp;dl_branch=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lazy Genius</a> to the show! We spoke with Pat and Tim about what makes a great live performance and every musician nerds favorite topic...gear! Their new album, "Procession", is out October 30th, 2021. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions

Ep. 5 Lazy Genius, What Makes a Great Live Performance?

Adrian Wright

We talked this guy up so much in our last episode, we figured it was only right to bring on the one and only Adrian Wright. In this episode, we dive into how does life shape your exposure to music? And we take on the classic coveted debate of who are the top 5 rappers of all time? If you haven't already, be sure to check out Adrian's latest project with his band, Avocadsquad. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

We talked this guy up so much in our last episode, we figured it was only right to bring on the one and only Adrian Wright. In this episode, we dive into how does life shape your exposure to music? And we take on the classic coveted debate of who are the top 5 rappers of all time? If you haven't already, be sure to check out Adrian's latest project with his band, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/555UJXhgUu0Sj7VxxMFpVY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avocadsquad</a>. Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

Ep. 4 Adrian Wright, How Does Life Shape Your Exposure To Music?

Elijah Russ

On episode 3, we welcome Elijah Russ to MI Music Podcast! In this episode we discuss what's more important, lyrics or music? We also discuss how do you get out of a creative rut? Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

On episode 3, we welcome <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3BTe748w8xXc56Ed257D9W" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elijah Russ</a> to MI Music Podcast! In this episode we discuss what's more important, lyrics or music? We also discuss how do you get out of a creative rut? Feel free to email us with comments, suggestions, or questions at mimusicpodcast@gmail.com.

Ep. 3 Elijah Russ, What‘s More Important, Music Or Lyrics?

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