INTO THE MUSIC

INTO THE MUSIC
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Whether you're a musician or a fan, a writer or an instrumentalist, MUSIC is our common denominator. On INTO THE MUSIC, darn near all we discuss is music. Join us for insightful discussions with interesting guests as we journey INTO THE MUSIC.

  1. MATTHEW CLARK covers the surf music scene with COLORADO INSTRUMENTAL FANZINE

    1d ago

    MATTHEW CLARK covers the surf music scene with COLORADO INSTRUMENTAL FANZINE

    Text us about this show. Being landlocked in Parker, Colorado doesn't keep Matthew Clark from pursuing the sounds of ocean waves crashing on pristine beaches so long as they come in the form of surf music. Matthew is the publisher of Colorado Instrumental Fanzine which debuted in 2023. CI Fanzine is one of the best surf music magazines around and has garnered the praise of fans and artists alike. In the three years of its existence, Matthew has grown the business into music distribution so surf artists have an advocate for their music in the marketplace. Get an idea what fans will do to see their favorite music and artists get the exposure they so well deserve. Plus we have all four tracks from CI Fanzine's Four by Four EP! All songs on this episode used with permission of Matthew Clark and Colorado Instrumental Fanzine. "Great Lake Surfer" written and performed by Mark Malibu and the Wasagas ℗ 2026 Film Panik. "Red Desert Rampage" written and performed by Humanga Danga ℗ 2026 Humanga Danga. "Idilio" written and performed by Sys Malakian ℗ 2026 Colorado Instrumental Fanzine. "Solar Vortex" performed by The Terra Surfers written by Shawn Gavan ℗ 2025 The Terra Surfers. Melody Audiology LLCAudiology services for all. Specializing in music industry professionals and hearing conservation.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Visit Into The Music at https://intothemusicpodcast.com! Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at intothemusic@newprojectx.com YouTubeFacebookInstagram INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions. Host/producer: Rob Marnocha Voiceovers: Brad Bordini Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records) Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records) *Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved. ...

    53 min
  2. TAPE AND TEARS: the folk-punk of Gilliana Hope and Quiver the Busker

    Jun 24

    TAPE AND TEARS: the folk-punk of Gilliana Hope and Quiver the Busker

    Text us about this show. The folk-punk music scene is unique and northeast Wisconsin has a duo that has carved out a niche for themselves locally. Tape and Tears is Gilliana Hope and Quiver the Busker. Each has recorded, released, and performed solo and now they're combining their talents to create something bigger. Their music hits on emotional elements through the use of not only instrumentation, lyrics, and arrangement, but by thoughtfully using sound effects and outside-the-box instruments to enhance it all. "Misery's Best Company" written and performed by Tape and Tears ℗ 2026 Moody Girl Musicking. Used with permission of Tape and Tears. "four yellow walls" written and performed by Gilliana Hope ℗ 2023 Moody Girl Musicking. Used with permission of Gilliana Hope. "Hey There Friend" written and performed by Quiver the Busker ℗ 2026 Quiver Arts. Used with permission of Quiver the Busker. Melody Audiology LLCAudiology services for all. Specializing in music industry professionals and hearing conservation.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Visit Into The Music at https://intothemusicpodcast.com! Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at intothemusic@newprojectx.com YouTubeFacebookInstagram INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions. Host/producer: Rob Marnocha Voiceovers: Brad Bordini Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records) Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records) *Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved. ...

    27 min
  3. GOLD STANDARD is taking bluegrass music to an entirely new level

    Jun 17

    GOLD STANDARD is taking bluegrass music to an entirely new level

    Text us about this show. According to their website, "Gold Standard is an all original progressive bluegrass band with heavy influences of soul, jazz, and folk." One listen to their EP, Better Than These Days, will bear that out. Kate Stenson, Ian Moore, Gregg Daigle, and Loren Dempster are taking traditional bluegrass sensibilities and layering on their influences from other genres in some very imaginative ways. What this means is that those who might not otherwise listen to bluegrass might find something new and fresh to dial their ears into. Gold Standard is bringing bluegrass to an entirely new level. "Better Than These Days" and "Magic Spell" and "Wrong Side of the Tracks" performed by Gold Standard written by Ian E. Moore ℗ 2026 Gold Standard Music. Used with permission of Gold Standard. "Wrong Side of the Tracks" performed by Gold Standard written by Katherine T. Stenson ℗ 2026 Gold Standard Music. Used with permission of Gold Standard. Melody Audiology LLCAudiology services for all. Specializing in music industry professionals and hearing conservation.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Visit Into The Music at https://intothemusicpodcast.com! Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at intothemusic@newprojectx.com YouTubeFacebookInstagram INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions. Host/producer: Rob Marnocha Voiceovers: Brad Bordini Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records) Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records) *Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved. ...

    41 min
  4. JAY STULO is back with a heavy hitting live blues album guaranteed to satisfy

    Jun 10

    JAY STULO is back with a heavy hitting live blues album guaranteed to satisfy

    Text us about this show. Blues guitarist Jay Stulo returns to Into The Music to discuss Live at the Smiling Moose, the new live album from The Jay Stulo Band. Taking cues from BB King's masterpiece album Live at the Regal, Jay and his bandmates—Tom Thiel (bass) and Chad Wirl (drums)—deliver a performance with a lot of heart and volume. When you add to that Jay serving up some of the best soloing of his already stellar career, you know this is going to be one heck of a listen. We feature three great cuts from the album and we dig a bit into some blues history as well. Enjoy the show! "Do You Think I Can," "When I'm Down," and "August One" performed by The Jay Stulo Band written by Jay Stulo ℗ 2026 Proud Cow. Used with permission of Jay Stulo. "Jasper's Blues" performed by Project X featuring Jay Stulo and Emily Gould written by Project X ℗ 2022 Project X Productions. I gave myself permission to use my tune. Melody Audiology LLCAudiology services for all. Specializing in music industry professionals and hearing conservation.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Visit Into The Music at https://intothemusicpodcast.com! Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at intothemusic@newprojectx.com YouTubeFacebookInstagram INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions. Host/producer: Rob Marnocha Voiceovers: Brad Bordini Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records) Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records) *Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved. ...

    59 min
  5. THE GIN AND SONICS have those old school soul music grooves and vibes

    Jun 3

    THE GIN AND SONICS have those old school soul music grooves and vibes

    Text us about this show. There's nothing like classic soul music whether that be from Stax, Motown, Muscle Shoals, or Philly. When you have a group like The Gin and Sonics in your own back yard playing original soul music with the vibes from those places, well, that's huge! Their debut album, Anytime, has become a favorite in the northeast Wisconsin music scene and cuts from it have been making their way onto local airwaves and it even garnered the band a pair of 2026 WAMI Awards for the album and its title track. If you're looking for some original soul music to groove to that's done right, The Gin and Sonics has you covered! "Anytime" and "The River" performed by The Gin and Sonics written by Matt Krempien and Holly Larson ℗ 2025 The Gin and Sonics. Used with permission of The Gin and Sonics. "Groove Me" performed by The Gin and Sonics written by Holly Larson ℗ 2025 The Gin and Sonics. Used with permission of The Gin and Sonics. Melody Audiology LLCAudiology services for all. Specializing in music industry professionals and hearing conservation.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Visit Into The Music at https://intothemusicpodcast.com! Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at intothemusic@newprojectx.com YouTubeFacebookInstagram INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions. Host/producer: Rob Marnocha Voiceovers: Brad Bordini Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records) Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records) *Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved. ...

    46 min
  6. CITY FATHERS will have you dancing and crying with their dreamy alternative pop

    May 27

    CITY FATHERS will have you dancing and crying with their dreamy alternative pop

    Text us about this show. The description of City Fathers' music from Instagram says this: "Tony & friends make dreamy alternative pop that make you want to dance and cry at the same time." One listen to Tony Knuppel's originals is proof of this statement. That dreamy alternative pop includes splashes of ambient music, exotica, a touch of soul, and dashes of emotional elements blended into some of the Wisconsin music scene's most unique sounds. The great thing about it is this is some of the most accessible music out there in any scene. City Fathers' debut album, Make Mistakes, has something for everyone without the compromises. You owe it to yourself to discover and enjoy the music of City Fathers. "Stone Tape" performed by City Fathers written by Tony Knuppel ℗ 2025 City Fathers. Used with permission of Tony Knuppel. "The Real Last I Love You" and "Follow Me" performed by City Fathers written by Tony Knuppel ℗ 2026 City Fathers. Used with permission of Tony Knuppel. Melody Audiology LLCAudiology services for all. Specializing in music industry professionals and hearing conservation.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Visit Into The Music at https://intothemusicpodcast.com! Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at intothemusic@newprojectx.com YouTubeFacebookInstagram INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions. Host/producer: Rob Marnocha Voiceovers: Brad Bordini Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records) Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records) *Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved. ...

    38 min
  7. RYAN PEARL is one of the most thoughtful and adaptive musicians in the Wisconsin music scene

    May 20

    RYAN PEARL is one of the most thoughtful and adaptive musicians in the Wisconsin music scene

    Text us about this show. As a musician, there are two words that come to mind about Ryan Pearl: thoughtful and adaptive. He's thoughtful because what he brings to a song is expressive and intentional with generous amounts of feeling. He's adaptive because over the decades he's taken to instruments new to him and been put in situations where his chops are counted on sometimes in the spur of the moment. He's well versed in a number of genres and whatever the scenario calls for, Ryan delivers. He's the "sixth member" of The Willy Porter Band and could very well be the secret sauce of The Willy Porter Quartet. We have tracks by both bands to show just how Ryan is an important and valued component in both. Enjoy! "Larry Bought a Tractor" performed by The Willy Porter Band written by Willy Porter ℗ 2023 Weasel Records. Used with permission of Willy Porter. "Imaginary Wings" performed by The Willy Porter Quartet written by Willy Porter ℗ 2025 Weasel Records. Used with permission of Willy Porter. Melody Audiology LLCAudiology services for all. Specializing in music industry professionals and hearing conservation.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Visit Into The Music at https://intothemusicpodcast.com! Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at intothemusic@newprojectx.com YouTubeFacebookInstagram INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions. Host/producer: Rob Marnocha Voiceovers: Brad Bordini Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records) Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records) *Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved. ...

    50 min
  8. BRIAN WITKIN of Slack Key ’Ohana and Pacific Records is a music industry swiss army knife!

    May 13

    BRIAN WITKIN of Slack Key ’Ohana and Pacific Records is a music industry swiss army knife!

    Text us about this show. Just like the episode title says, Brian Witkin is indeed a music industry swiss army knife. He's the CEO of the San Diego based Pacific Records label, leader of award winning Hawaiian music band Slack Key ’Ohana, a record producer, an entertainment and music attorney, an Ovation endorsed guitarist, and a columnist. He's also one of the friendliest guys you could ever meet. His boundless energy and enthusiasm permeates everything he's involved in. The music he makes with Slack Key ’Ohana is a wonderful mix of Hawaiian slack key and mainland Americana that goes down as easy as a Mai Tai. Enjoy this fun and lively discussion with Brian Witkin. Read Brian's Music and the Law column here. All Slack Key ’Ohana songs on this episode used with the permission of Brian A. Witkin. "Slack Key ’Ohana" performed by Slack Key ’Ohana written by Brian Witkin © 2021 Pacific Records. "Hawaiian Cowboy" performed by Slack Key ’Ohana with Billy F. Gibbons and George Kahumoku, Jr. written by Brian Witkin © 2024 Pacific Records. "Slack Key Blues (instrumental)" performed by Slack Key ’Ohana with Rand Anderson written by Brian Witkin and Rand Anderson © 2025 Pacific Records. Melody Audiology LLCAudiology services for all. Specializing in music industry professionals and hearing conservation.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Visit Into The Music at https://intothemusicpodcast.com! Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at intothemusic@newprojectx.com YouTubeFacebookInstagram INTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions. Host/producer: Rob Marnocha Voiceovers: Brad Bordini Recording, engineering, and post production: Rob Marnocha Opening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records) Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records) *Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets This podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved. ...

    47 min
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Whether you're a musician or a fan, a writer or an instrumentalist, MUSIC is our common denominator. On INTO THE MUSIC, darn near all we discuss is music. Join us for insightful discussions with interesting guests as we journey INTO THE MUSIC.

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  • Creator
    INTO THE MUSIC
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    177
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Project X Productions. All rights reserved.
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