Tour Stories/The Check-In with Joe Plummer

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Joe Plummer and friends share their stories from life on the road. We hear funny, sad and sometimes scary tales from musicians, comedians and writers. He's also "Checks-In" with artists to hear new music, find out what they've been up to and whats next on the creative docket. Have a tour story? Want to get in touch with Joe? Send a message to hello@ruinousmedia.com. Tour Stories is produced by Ruinous Media. http://www.ruinousmedia.com/tourstories/

  1. 3d ago

    The Check-In with James Goodson-Dazy

    James Goodson is a singer, songwriter and founding member of Richmond, VA based Dazy. His newest release, MAXIMUMBLASTSUPERLOUD VOL. 2: 24 SONGS FROM 2023-2026 is due out 10.23 via Lame-O Records. James tells us how a 24-song release is ironically a product of his affinity for short, non-limiting philosophy of releasing music and why he thinks this represents the Dazy vibe at this point the bands 6+ year history. He tells us how the record pushed him in a new direction in both song-writing and sonic dynamics and why it was both scary and challenging. We learn how winds up with several versions of the same song, Joe and James brainstorm a novel release/touring concept and we sample a few new tunes. Dazy Lame-O Records Our sponsors keep this show alive, please give them a visit. Kingston Union MFG is thee place for the Wino, the classic punk rock shoe for all occasions. Kingston is fully restocked and are rocking their Fall/Winter collection. Visit Kingston Union now. All shoes from their Blue Collection 50% off now! Ep supported by @distrokid. Distrokid now offers Bandzoogle where you can build your bands website and store in minutes. @thetourstories listeners get 30% off at distrokid.com/vip/tourstories. GET YOUR MUSIC OUT THERE! ITS EASY WITH @distrokid Ep supported by Heil Sound. For 60 years, Heil Sound has provided innovative, professional quality sound for stage, studio, broadcast, and podcast. Grammy-winning artists and sound engineers worldwide trust Heil microphones for their legendary sound. To find out more about the full line of Heil microphones and products, visit heilsound.com. NOW! TO GET 10% OF YOUR TOTAL PURCHASE AT heilsound.com, USE CODE Ruinous10 Mentioned in this episode: Distrokid Heil Microphones

    The Check-In with James Goodson-Dazy

  2. Oct 16

    The Check-In with Taylor Zantingh, Tyler Paterson-PISS

    Taylor Zantingh and Tyler Paterson are two founding members of PISS, a noisy, genre-bending four-piece from Vancouver, B.C. Their debut album you made me / skin on linen is due on October 30th via Sub Pop Records. Taylor and Tyler tell us how their separate disciplines combined to form PISS and why Taylor’s collage writing project informed the shape of made me / skin on linen. We learn how anonymity provided Taylor a sense of safety in her writing for the new record and why a change in Tylers approach to music helped blend the overall dynamic. Taylor tells us how she views her breath as an instrument, how she prepares for the physical damage of touring and why they recorded her vocals in a secluded camper van. Tyler and Taylor tell us why they are getting physical copies out to like-minded communities for free and we sample a couple new tunes. PISS Sub Pop Records Paper Bag Records Our sponsors keep this show alive, please give them a visit. Kingston Union MFG is thee place for the Wino, the classic punk rock shoe for all occasions. Kingston is fully restocked and are rocking their Fall/Winter collection. Visit Kingston Union now. Ep supported by @distrokid. Distrokid now offers Bandzoogle where you can build your bands website and store in minutes. @thetourstories listeners get 30% off at distrokid.com/vip/tourstories. GET YOUR MUSIC OUT THERE! ITS EASY WITH @distrokid Ep supported by Heil Sound. For 60 years, Heil Sound has provided innovative, professional quality sound for stage, studio, broadcast, and podcast. Grammy-winning artists and sound engineers worldwide trust Heil microphones for their legendary sound. To find out more about the full line of Heil microphones and products, visit heilsound.com. NOW! TO GET 10% OF YOUR TOTAL PURCHASE AT heilsound.com, USE CODE Ruinous10 Mentioned in this episode: Heil Microphones Distrokid

    The Check-In with Taylor Zantingh, Tyler Paterson-PISS

  3. Oct 9

    The Check-In with N8NOFACE

    N8NOFACE is a singer, musician and writer raised in Arizona, based in California. His new album Tomorrows World is due out October 16th via Stones Throw. N8 shares his experience growing up in the Sonoran Desert and how his inherent need for music and literature shaped the artist he is today. He tells how producer Dave Sitek pushed him in a new direction on Tomorrows World and why that was such a powerful experience. We learn why his approach to songwriting is to do “everything wrong” and how the different voices in his songs are a product being consumed by emotion. N8 breaks down the meaning behind the song Memories, he shares his touring set up and we sample a few new tunes. N8NOFACE Stones Throw Records Our sponsors keep this show alive, please give them a visit. Kingston Union MFG is thee place for the Wino, the classic punk rock shoe for all occasions. Kingston is fully restocked and are rocking their Fall/Winter collection. Visit Kingston Union now. Ep supported by @distrokid. Distrokid now offers Bandzoogle where you can build your bands website and store in minutes. @thetourstories listeners get 30% off at distrokid.com/vip/tourstories. GET YOUR MUSIC OUT THERE! ITS EASY WITH @distrokid Ep supported by Heil Sound. For 60 years, Heil Sound has provided innovative, professional quality sound for stage, studio, broadcast, and podcast. Grammy-winning artists and sound engineers worldwide trust Heil microphones for their legendary sound. To find out more about the full line of Heil microphones and products, visit heilsound.com. NOW! TO GET 10% OF YOUR TOTAL PURCHASE AT heilsound.com, USE CODE Ruinous10 Mentioned in this episode: Distrokid Heil Microphones

    The Check-In with N8NOFACE

  4. Oct 2

    The Check-In with Yoni Wolf-WHY?

    Yoni Wolf is a singer, songwriter and founding member of Cincinnati based WHY? His newest album Oh Golly/Yes Lord is due out October 30th via Waterlines. Yoni shares his relationship with music as and youngster and how his dad opened his songwriting world with just a few major chords. He tells us how a reductive approached shaped the new record and why Oh Golly/Yes Lord functions as a mediation on both the future and the past. We also get some insight into to his writing process and what motivates his production style from record to record. Joe and Yoni celebrate the power of studio ambiance, Yoni tells us why a intimacy is the goal of his live performance, and we sample a couple new tunes. WHY? Our sponsors keep this show alive, please give them a visit. Kingston Union MFG is thee place for the Wino, the classic punk rock shoe for all occasions. Kingston is fully restocked and are rocking their Fall/Winter collection. Visit Kingston Union now. Ep supported by @distrokid. Distrokid now offers Bandzoogle where you can build your bands website and store in minutes. @thetourstories listeners get 30% off at distrokid.com/vip/tourstories. GET YOUR MUSIC OUT THERE! ITS EASY WITH @distrokid Ep supported by Heil Sound. For 60 years, Heil Sound has provided innovative, professional quality sound for stage, studio, broadcast, and podcast. Grammy-winning artists and sound engineers worldwide trust Heil microphones for their legendary sound. To find out more about the full line of Heil microphones and products, visit heilsound.com. NOW! TO GET 10% OF YOUR TOTAL PURCHASE AT heilsound.com, USE CODE Ruinous10 Mentioned in this episode: Schecter Guitars Distrokid Heil Microphones

    The Check-In with Yoni Wolf-WHY?

  5. Sep 25

    The Check-In with Briana Hernandez-Spread Joy

    Spread Joy Feel It Records Briana Hernandez is the singer of Chicago based band Spread Joy. Their newest record III is out now via Feel It Records. We learn how Briana went from being over the idea of being in a band to becoming the lead singer of Spread Joy. She shares how the band approached the new recorded differently, why they scrapped their first attempt and why slowing down the writing process provided a freshness to III. She also shares her approach to vocal delivery and why recording live in the studio is important to the bands collective experience. We hear why the band was temporarily not able to play live shows, we get the story behind the slightly unnerving video for their single Iambic Pentameter, and we sample a couple new songs. Our sponsors keep this show alive, please give them a visit. Kingston Union MFG is thee place for the Wino, the classic punk rock shoe for all occasions. Kingston is fully restocked and are rocking their Fall/Winter collection. Visit Kingston Union now. Ep supported by @distrokid. Distrokid now offers Bandzoogle where you can build your bands website and store in minutes. @thetourstories listeners get 30% off at distrokid.com/vip/tourstories. GET YOUR MUSIC OUT THERE! ITS EASY WITH @distrokid Ep supported by Schecter Guitars. For 50 years, Schecter Guitars has pushed the limits of craftsmanship, innovation, and tone—building instruments trusted by players who demand more from their sound. This milestone celebrates a legacy forged on stages and in studios worldwide, while looking boldly ahead to the next era of performance-driven design. Have your mind blown here. Schecter Guitars Mentioned in this episode: Schecter Guitars Distrokid

    The Check-In with Briana Hernandez-Spread Joy

  6. Sep 18

    The Check-In with Will Schwartz and Lynn Truell-IMPERIAL TEEN

    Will Schwarz and Lynn Truell are two of the four founding members of Imperial Teen. Their newest record All Over You is due out October 9th via Merge Records. Will and Lynn tell us how supportive and caring collaboration plays a role in the bands creative process and longevity. We learn how All Over You reflects the current state affairs and why Will took a playfully pessimistic approach to his writing. The three discuss the resonating power of modular song titles like All Over You, Will and Lynn share their experience making the video for the new single Overdrive and they commiserate on the lost activity of “hanging at the mall” . Imperial Teen Merge Records Our sponsors keep this show alive, please give them a visit. Kingston Union MFG is thee place for the Wino, the classic punk rock shoe for all occasions. Kingston is fully restocked and are rocking their Fall/Winter collection. Visit Kingston Union now. Ep supported by @distrokid. Distrokid now offers Bandzoogle where you can build your bands website and store in minutes. @thetourstories listeners get 30% off at distrokid.com/vip/tourstories. GET YOUR MUSIC OUT THERE! ITS EASY WITH @distrokid Ep supported by Schecter Guitars. For 50 years, Schecter Guitars has pushed the limits of craftsmanship, innovation, and tone—building instruments trusted by players who demand more from their sound. This milestone celebrates a legacy forged on stages and in studios worldwide, while looking boldly ahead to the next era of performance-driven design. Have your mind blown here. Schecter Guitars Mentioned in this episode: Schecter Guitars Distrokid

    The Check-In with Will Schwartz and Lynn Truell-IMPERIAL TEEN

  7. Sep 11

    The Check-In with Cor De Lux

    Dawn Moraga and Tim Lusk are the guitarists, singers and founding members of the Kill Devil Hills based band Cor De Lux. Their third full length and Ipecac Records debut Year Of he Horse is due out on September 18th. Tim and Dawn share their live performance focused songwriting process, the evolution of singing duties in the band and why all rehearsals begin with their version of a therapy session. Dawn tells us why her vocals come second to playing guitar in the band, how she’s controls the energy in each song and why she’s apprehensive of traditional guitar instruction. We hear why the Year of The Horse reflects their lives at a certain time, they share their experience recording with the great J. Robbins and the two give us the story behind the song Blind Smile. Cor De Lux Ipecac Reocords Our sponsors keep this show alive, please give them a visit. Kingston Union MFG is thee place for the Wino, the classic punk rock shoe for all occasions. Kingston is fully restocked and are rocking their Fall/Winter collection. Visit Kingston Union now. Ep supported by @distrokid. Distrokid now offers Bandzoogle where you can build your bands website and store in minutes. @thetourstories listeners get 30% off at distrokid.com/vip/tourstories. GET YOUR MUSIC OUT THERE! ITS EASY WITH @distrokid Ep supported by Schecter Guitars. For 50 years, Schecter Guitars has pushed the limits of craftsmanship, innovation, and tone—building instruments trusted by players who demand more from their sound. This milestone celebrates a legacy forged on stages and in studios worldwide, while looking boldly ahead to the next era of performance-driven design. Have your mind blown here. Schecter Guitars Mentioned in this episode: Schecter Guitars Distrokid Kingston Union Kingston Union, your home for the original Wino shoes Kingstonunionmfg.com

    The Check-In with Cor De Lux

  8. Sep 4

    The Check-In with Corin Tucker and Tracy Sawyer-HEAVENS TO BETSY

    Corin Tucker (Sleater-Kinney) and Tracy Sawyer (The Husbands, The Flying Tigers, The Lies) are the founding members of Heavens To Betsy. They are set to release their first project since 1994: baby’s gone, a 16-track mission statement comprising a never-before-heard demo tape originally recorded by Bratmobile’s Molly Neuman. The two tell us how it feels to get back together as both friends and bandmates after a lifetime apart and why they feel better equipped to celebrate the power of these songs and connect with their audience. We hear why they see this release as a gift and why the baby’s gone holds its relevance and fire that ignited the band. Tracy and Corin paint a picture of recording baby’s gone in an Evergreen State University classroom and we hear a new track. Heavens To Betsy Kill Rock Stars Our sponsors keep this show alive, please give them a visit. Kingston Union MFG is thee place for the Wino, the classic punk rock shoe for all occasions. Visit Kingston Union now Ep supported by @distrokid. Distrokid now offers Bandzoogle where you can build your bands website and store in minutes. @thetourstories listeners get 30% off at distrokid.com/vip/tourstories. GET YOUR MUSIC OUT THERE! ITS EASY WITH @distrokid Ep supported by Schecter Guitars. For 50 years, Schecter Guitars has pushed the limits of craftsmanship, innovation, and tone—building instruments trusted by players who demand more from their sound. This milestone celebrates a legacy forged on stages and in studios worldwide, while looking boldly ahead to the next era of performance-driven design. Have your mind blown here. Schecter Guitars Mentioned in this episode: Distrokid Schecter Guitars Kingston Union Kingston Union, your home for the original Wino shoes Kingstonunionmfg.com

    The Check-In with Corin Tucker and Tracy Sawyer-HEAVENS TO BETSY
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Joe Plummer and friends share their stories from life on the road. We hear funny, sad and sometimes scary tales from musicians, comedians and writers. He's also "Checks-In" with artists to hear new music, find out what they've been up to and whats next on the creative docket. Have a tour story? Want to get in touch with Joe? Send a message to hello@ruinousmedia.com. Tour Stories is produced by Ruinous Media. http://www.ruinousmedia.com/tourstories/

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