Vigorously with Val Kleinhans

Val Kleinhans
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Welcome to Vigorously with Val Kleinhans—where music meets perspective, personality, and honest conversation with vigor.Through interviews, solo reflections, and commentary on artist news, Val Kleinhans explores the psychology of creativity, the pressure of visibility, and what modern music culture is doing to artists and fans behind the scenes.New episodes drop weekly with effort, energy, and enthusiasm—let’s chat vigorously. Inquiries: val.kleinhans@gmail.com

  1. 3d ago

    Are We Too Quick to Call Someone an Industry Plant?

    What actually is an industry plant? Why are Castle Rat and Angine de Poitrine facing accusations of being ones? Are we throwing around these labels too quickly? Val gets into he industry plant of it all this episode.  Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

    28 min

  2. 5d ago

    Who They Fear on Doing the Work That Actually Scares Us

    If you're a band trying to blow up, this is the episode you need to listen to.  Is there a reason that there's such a focus on lead singers? Or, is that strategic branding? What is the best way to market and book your band? Mikey Dunn of Who They Fear chats about balancing booking as a booking agent, the current climate of the music industry, doing the work when you don't feel like doing it, and Maryland metalcore.  Get more Who They Fear: https://linktr.ee/whotheyfear?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnaDAQt9UhOWa2w_Mz0Nq47R8Ju2zq04tkChy0BSHCULFtCELEjw4mhDxFbC4_aem_wSkJYcTdPAupDe105A4OmA Be ready for WHITEOUT: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6v4tmKaFpasiRSLDxmwrle?si=ViGoo-GgSRWPBTPo1hpBuA Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

    1 hr

  3. May 27

    The Bigger Issue Behind the Butcher Babies AI Controversy

    Who knew AI was so controversial? Kidding... we all did... except for Butcher Babies. Heidi Shepherd's AI video post had fans seriously disappointed last week, and Val does a deep dive into the backlash and weighs whether we're missing important and valid concerns surrounding the use of AI. We also chat about the news from Beartooth singer Caleb Shomo that broke the internet over the weekend. It really shouldn't have been such a topic of discussion, but it was. Do you think divorce impacts more than just the couple involved? Val offers her thoughts this episode.  Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

    29 min

  4. May 27

    Gouged Break Down the Secret to Breakdowns

    There's a few secrets to a successful breakdown in deathcore, and if anyone has figured them out, it just might be Gouged.  Take a listen to their journey, find out why breakdowns are hitting right now, and learn how The Bee Movie influenced their newest single "Unholy Perversion of Nature" which is out now. Get more Gouged: https://www.instagram.com/gougedpnw/ Stream Gouged: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YBdymBwFJxlqr0l23Dusl?si=yhJW63o1Saiqtn3NlpAi9g Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

    37 min

  5. May 20

    Bands Can’t Just Be Bands Anymore

    We’re going to talk about another layer that I think is missed by fans sometimes, and that’s the layer that involves promotion and social media: content creation. It’s a whole other animal we’re diving into today.  You've heard "bands can't just be bands anymore" before, and Val has some pushback to those annoyed with those venting sessions.  Can bands "just be bands" today? Can we give artists the space to vent when they need it? Should we change the way we think about and use social media? All of this is explored. Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

    31 min

  6. May 18

    Seaside Massacre on Building Real Community in Music

    In a very instant, digital heavy world, it can be difficult to build true bonds and community. It's not so difficult for Seaside Massacre thanks to their "boots on the ground" method. Val chats with vocalist Don about why showing up is already a great head start toward to building a fanbase, how to incorporate nostalgia into your promotion, and staying mentally healthy through it all. Get more Seaside Massacre: https://www.instagram.com/seasidemassacre/ Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

    46 min

  7. May 13

    Women Are Still Shaping Their Place in Heavy Music

    Somewhere between post-Mother's Day weekend and the next star frontwoman, we're celebrating women while watching an evolution when it comes to what the roles of women in music look like - and that's a good thing. Val shares her thoughts on why the Alissa White-Gluz joining Dragonforce news was on absolutely no one's bingo card for 2026 - but should've been. We also dive deeper into why this was a shock at all while citing the history of female evolution in heavy music.  Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

    31 min

  8. May 11

    A Moments Notice on Side Hustles & Staying Afloat

    It's not unheard of for band members and artists to have side hustles. We talk to the king of side hustles this week: Greg Molina of A Moments Notice.  What does it really take for a band to land a national tour? Is the key to "success" landing at least 10,000 followers monthly? How do we find the time for it all? Is there such a thing a criticism that's too harsh? Greg answers all of those questions, while sharing what it's like while juggling A Moments Notice and multiple side hustles.  Get more A Moments Notice: https://www.instagram.com/amomentsnoticeofficial/ Listen to Make Your Mark podcast: https://linktr.ee/makeyourmarkpodcast?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGncYwEl7pWufWWTU3d03Cq05LNKlP-7nRnXyfjItiTEGwwAhOOEGhXtmbUDA8_aem_5s5H68vE1F8Hc7mW-KNhvA Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

    50 min
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Welcome to Vigorously with Val Kleinhans—where music meets perspective, personality, and honest conversation with vigor.Through interviews, solo reflections, and commentary on artist news, Val Kleinhans explores the psychology of creativity, the pressure of visibility, and what modern music culture is doing to artists and fans behind the scenes.New episodes drop weekly with effort, energy, and enthusiasm—let’s chat vigorously. Inquiries: val.kleinhans@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Val Kleinhans
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    184
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
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