MusicBoxPete Podcast Peter Amara

On today’s all new episode, we sit down with Derek and Ian from Boston based alt/indie outfit Barefoot Young. The fellas sit down to talk about the group’s humble beginnings and how they originally came together, their individual musical influences and how they differ from the overall sound of the band they’re trying to convey, what it’s like for them to play shows out in the Boston music scene and how they aim to keep things fresh and inviting for the first time concertgoers coming to see them, their creative process and how their musical ideas and thought processes coalesce and come together in the studio, their experiences recording their latest EP “Falling Fast” and what it was like to put it all together, plus the guys let us in on what they like to do for fun and recreation away from playing and making music.

On today’s podcast, we welcome aboard Jonah Wakefield of Orono, ME based alt-indie trio Milk Street. Jonah comes on to talk about the origins of the group, what life was like growing up in Maine, how he met the other members, how he would describe his unique blend of music to those who aren’t familiar with him and how the group stumbled upon their unclassifiable blend of tunes in the first place, the music that inspired him growing up and set him on the path, his creative process and how the fellas put their ideas to paper, he also talks about the Mid East Upstairs show that the guys played a few months ago and how rad that was for the group, his experiences recording the band’s latest LP “Vermont” and what it was like to put it all together, plus he lets us in on what he likes to do for fun away from playing and making music.

On this special edition of the cast, we talk all things Beanpot as Northeastern takes on BU in the Beanpot Championship Game taking place at the TD Garden on Mon. 2/12. I recap Northeastern’s season thus far, and talk about how much the Huskies have rebounded after a slow start to the season and steps that the team can take to improve their roster as they make for a stretch run. I also talk about the future of Matthews Arena and talk about the possibility of it being torn down and the steps that Northeastern can take to ensure that Huskies hockey has a suitable home moving forward. I also talk about the keys to tonight’s Beanpot championship, and talk about how players like Justin Hryckowian, Gunnarwolfe Fontaine, and Cameron Whitehead can shut down the Terriers and ensure that the Husky offense is fortified and is stockpiled enough to withstand the assault. I also feature music from some Northeastern alums including Jason Ebbs, State Street, and Dylan Rockoff.

On today’s all new edition of the cast, we welcome on rising Boston based pop/hip-hop artist Phat Hosea. Phat graces us with his presence to talk about his musical beginnings, how he stumbled across his unique blend of pop and hip-hop, and how it has blossomed and morphed into something that is beyond his wildest imagination and dreams. He talks about his early musical influences that set him on the path where he is now, and he lets us in on his creative process and how his songs usually come to fruition, he also talks about his experiences working with my good friend Mark Walsh on his most recent single “The One”, and also talks about a special concert at St. Michael’s College up in Vermont that was a mind blowing experience for the both of them, plus he talks about what he likes to do to unwind away from performing and creating music.

On today's all new episode, we welcome on Boone, NC based math rock duo Cloutchaser. Brady and Cameron talk about the humble beginnings of the group, how they stumbled upon their unique and creative blend of math rock which is entirely instrumental in nature, and the guys eloquently describe what the genre is in a nutshell for those who aren't familiar with it. The guys talk about their creative process and how their genius brainwaves create such entertaining and thought-provoking sounds that makes the curious listener gasp and stand there in awe of what they're witnessing unfolding right before them. They also chat about the recording of their latest effort "Metallica" and what it was like to put it all together, plus the fellas let us know on what they like to do for fun and to unwind away from making and performing music.

On today's all new edition of the cast to ring in 2024, we chat it up with Luboock, TX based country artist Cole Barnhill. Cole lets us into his world and talks about his upbringing down in the Lone Star state, how music was reared upon to him at a young age growing up, his musical influences that really inspired him to get the ball rolling, his creative process when it comes to putting his thoughts from pen to paper, the recording of his latest single "XOXO" and what it was like to put that creation together, plus he lets us in on what he likes to do fun away from the studio and the stage, including rooting for his Dallas Cowboys.