Making Noise

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Behind every great song is a story — of risk, resilience, and reinvention. Making Noise dives into the lives of the artists building their own paths in today’s evolving music world. From late-night gigs to breakthrough moments, we explore what it really takes to create, connect, and make a living doing what you love. These are real conversations with the musicians who aren’t waiting for permission — they’re making noise. Making Noise — A Community Musician Production 🎧

Episodes

  1. 11/28/2025

    Future Joy: How This Genre-Fluid Duo is Building Their Own Music Ecosystem

    In this episode of Making Noise, Ashley sits down with Future Joy — the genre-fluid, sax-infused electronic duo made up of newlyweds Emily Cooper and Zach Simms. Known for their high-energy performances, uplifting sound, and joyful presence, Future Joy is redefining what modern dance music can look and feel like. From their early days throwing renegade RV sets in Florida to performing 25 festivals in a single year, Emily and Zach share the real story behind their rise — the grind, the creativity, the business, and the bond that powers it all. They open up about: How they met and became musical partnersTheir creative process (writing in vans, testing unreleased tracks live)Touring for seven months straight — sober, healthy, and fully committedBuilding a true fan community through social media, Patreon, texts & merchTheir debut full-length album NOW and the story behind itWhy representation matters in festival lineupsLaunching their own festival JOYFUL, returning January 31, 2026How AI is changing music (and how they’re using it without losing authenticity)The financial reality of life on the road — and why/how they keep going Whether you’re an artist, a fan, or someone curious about the real world behind touring musicians, this episode is packed with energy, honesty, and inspiration. 🎧 Everything Future Joy: https://futurejoymusic.com  🎫 JOYFUL Festival (Jan 31, 2026 – St. Petersburg, FL): Use code SAX for 10% off — https://ezregister.com/events/42091/  🔗 Find Future Joy on:  YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Spotify | Apple | Soundcloud  Mentioned in the show… https://beatport.com https://instagram.com/bookmorewomen Loving the podcast? Subscribe & Review! Watch full episodes on YouTube and connect with Making Noise on social!

    56 min

  2. 11/13/2025

    Why This Artist Skipped Spotify (and What Fans Can Do) — with Josh Raines

    What happens when an artist decides not to play the Spotify game? Pop Americana artist Josh Raines — an Addiction Medicine doctor by day and musician by night — joins Ashley to talk about creating music that bops, building a community of ethical and equitable creatives, and releasing his new single everywhere except Spotify. They dive into artist payouts, platform transparency, AI and rights concerns, and practical alternatives like Bandcamp, Subvert, Tidal, and Qobuz. Josh shares his story of returning to music, his three creative rules, why he refuses to tour, how his medical career shaped his boundaries, and the surprising results of his no-Spotify release day. You’ll learn: what fans can do today to help, how to move playlists to other services, and why “one-degree changes” add up to real reform. Guest links: Website: joshrainesmusic.com • IG: @josh.rains.music • Petition: “Ethical & Equitable Changes to How Music is Created, Shared, Consumed, and Transacted” More Show Notes: Coming soon (asap — check back!)  Making Noise is where artists share the real stories behind the music — no fluff, just signal. Listen next: Josh’s new single “Hummingbird” (find it via his site/IG/Bandcamp). Loving the podcast? Subscribe & Review! Watch full episodes on YouTube and connect with Making Noise on social!

    40 min

  3. 10/27/2025

    25 Years of Perpetual Groove: Community, Touring, and What’s Next for an Iconic Fan-First Jam-Band

    In our debut episode of Making Noise, Matt McDonald of Perpetual Groove talks origins, the jam-band ethos, touring realities, fan community, tech experiments, and what’s ahead as PGroove celebrates 25 years. If you’re an artist — or simply a fan of live music — this one’s for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more artist stories! 🎸 Perpetual Groove: https://pgroove.net 🔥 Follow on IG: https://instagram.com/perpetualgroove Making Noise is a Community Musician production, sharing the stories behind the songs — the grit behind the glory and the heart behind the hustle. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 Intro — why “Making Noise” exists  00:24 Guest intro: Matt McDonald (Perpetual Groove)  00:47 Quick hello + setup  01:05 Origins: Naples → Army musician → Savannah open mic  02:18 First record & early momentum (2001–2003)  03:13 Napster era & changing industry  03:52 Streaming vs. CDs (what artists lost/gained)  05:00 The jam-band ethos: risk, improv, live community  06:04 Early spark: piano, feeling > notes  07:26 “Can I make this life sustainable?”  08:11 Home studios arrive; GarageBand moment  08:53 Inside the U.S. military music program  10:32 Deployments, discipline, and perspective  12:22 Early hustle: manager, design, momentum  13:34 Road life: 200+ shows, van → bus  15:16 Independence over major labels  16:32 Hiatuses, limits, coming back wiser  18:33 Touring now: costs, logistics, post-pandemic reality  19:19 From flyers to feeds: social media shift  20:13 DIY tactics: live show CDs, GPS hunts, Kickstarter  23:18 (Still) experimenting: QR/NFC ideas  25:15 Recording today: live tracking + home overdubs  26:43 Why community is the foundation  27:40 Fans naming the vibe: “trance arena rock,” “PGroove”  28:28 Intentional fan connection (then vs. now)  29:25 Onstage emotion & gratitude  30:16 Longevity lesson: make space for real feelings  32:07 Life now: balanced schedule, family, wellness  32:53 New fans, new generations, family shows  33:38 Streaming discovery vs. touring livelihood  34:57 What “professional musician” means  36:37 Money talk: monetization without losing the why  38:19 Advice to newer artists (sync, multiple hustles)  40:00 What’s next: 25 years of PGroove plans  41:21 Athens “Storytellers” concept + meet-ups  42:01 Where to follow Perpetual Groove  42:52 Catalog size, live recordings, merch experiments  43:21 Shoutout: Collectible Music Cards + posters  44:22 Wrap-up & thanks Loving the podcast? Subscribe & Review! Watch full episodes on YouTube and connect with Making Noise on social!

    45 min

  4. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Making Noise — Trailer

    The Making Noise Podcast — launching soon. Stay tuned. 🎙️🤘 Behind every great song is a story — of risk, resilience, and reinvention. Making Noise dives into the lives of the artists building their own paths in today’s evolving music world. From late-night gigs to breakthrough moments, we explore what it really takes to create, connect, and make a living doing what you love. These are real conversations with the musicians who aren’t waiting for permission — they’re making noise. Making Noise — A Community Musician Production 🎧 Loving the podcast? Subscribe & Review! Watch full episodes on YouTube and connect with Making Noise on social!

    1 min

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Behind every great song is a story — of risk, resilience, and reinvention. Making Noise dives into the lives of the artists building their own paths in today’s evolving music world. From late-night gigs to breakthrough moments, we explore what it really takes to create, connect, and make a living doing what you love. These are real conversations with the musicians who aren’t waiting for permission — they’re making noise. Making Noise — A Community Musician Production 🎧

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