Show Notes
In this engaging interview, Mitch Gulish from saturdays at your place discusses their recent album release, the DIY music scene in Kalamazoo, and their international touring experiences. They share insights on navigating the music industry, building a band from college friends, and the realities of touring and recording.
Topics Covered: -Band formation and evolution -DIY music scene in Kalamazoo -Challenges with record labels and rights -Touring across the US, Europe, and Australia -Band dynamics and songwriting influences -Band's creative process and songwriting evolution -Social media approach and fan engagement -Music video production and storytellingChapters:00:00 Introduction to Saturdays at Your Place 03:19 The Reception of the New Album 05:56 Musical Influences and Evolution 09:01 The Dynamics of Band Collaboration 11:36 The Kalamazoo DIY Scene 14:31 Navigating the Music Industry 20:10 The Reality of Touring Life 22:58 The Band's Rapid Growth and Future Plans 36:27 The Journey of Touring: From Vans to Buses 39:51 Navigating International Tours: Gear and Logistics 42:40 The Unsung Hero: Tyson's Role in the Band 44:30 DIY Merch Production: The Band's Hustle 55:01 Social Media and Music: Finding the Balance 59:01 The Absurdity of Music Videos: A Creative Approach 59:41 Creative Process Behind Music Videos 01:01:26 Dealing with Pressure and Expectations 01:02:22 Evolution of Sound and Lyrics 01:03:11 Fan Reception and New Audiences 01:04:21 The Use of Language in Lyrics 01:06:09 Album Length and Listener Engagement 01:08:01 Balancing Artistic Integrity and Commercial Success 01:08:46 Navigating the Follow-Up Challenge 01:09:32 Favorite Tracks and Their Development 01:19:30 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans Guest Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saturdaysatyourplace/?hl=enSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/69Kp4bE7aUWEPrmTwmhVZR?si=AL4L7inJQEOmbKunm-yPEQAbout Bardown Breakdown:Power chords and crashing boards. Mikey, Tom, and Justin talk music, hockey, and anything else that gets in their way. Tom and Mikey are lifelong friends that grew up on Long Island during the glory days of alternative music where our local bands were As Tall As Lions, Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, The Sleeping, Envy on the Coast, you get the point. We spent many nights together at The Downtown, catching any pop-punk, indie, hardcore, or emo band that came through. This was not a phase, Mom! Fast forward 20 years and we are still just as passionate about the scene as we were during our girl jeans and youth XL band tees days. Tom and Mikey are diehard New York Islanders fans, but Justin (Bolts fan) likes to remind us that we are https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/notanislespodcast. As we got older we realized we can like more than one thing and running beside our love for music has always been our love for hockey. We have realized we are not alone in this thinking, actually there are many of us that love these two things! This podcast explores just how connected they are!NEW EPISODE EVERY TUESDAY! SUBSCRIBE SO YOU NEVER MISS A GREAT INTERVIEW!
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