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SURPRISE CAST #236
I spoke w/ Dusty Reske of Rocketship. We discussed life in Sacramento, the reissue of the 1996 album, 'A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness', Slumberland Records, & an upcoming West Coast tour.
@slumberlandrecords.com #indiepop
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Go Humdrum, Go!
The Blue Herons recently joined me in the Surprise Cast studio to discuss extraordinary stories, musical influences, Shelflife Records, & their amazing new album, 'Demon Slayer'. Hear the full interview on April 8.
@theblueherons.bsky.social #janglepop @shelfliferecords.bandcamp.com #janglepop
CHECK out these upcoming interviews with #rocketshipband @jasonlostinaforest.bsky.social #susielitman #michaelhare #handdrawncreative @skypatterns.bsky.social . Thank you for following them and Surprise Cast!
#electronic #academyawards #coldwave #graphicdesign #illustration #indiepop #podcast
Gotta love those beautiful horns...lovely little surprises along the way. Fun pick!
Upcoming Surprise Cast Episode!
I spoke w/ Amelia Haldane, a great drummer for the band Brontës. She shared valuable insights into the band's creative process, musical influences, upcoming album (arriving on April 21),
#lastnightfromglasgow #indiepop
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Calling all #kitchensofdistinction fans...plenty of stripped down shimmer!
#stephenhero #patrickfitzgerald #dreampop #alternative #120minutes #london #manchester #julianswales
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Are you ready for the 'Cherisher' album listening party on March 10, 2026? Join fans and members of The Julies' band as we celebrate the release of this gorgeous album. The party begins at 7pm(est) on Instagram.
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#thejulies #dreampop #shoegaze #thebigtakeover
IT'S OFFICIAL
SURPRISE CAST #235
CHECK out my interview w/ James and Karla. The duo discusses life in Atlanta, childhood influences, collaborating with Mark Gardener of Ride, new album & more.
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@rideox4official.bsky.social #silkdaisys #dreampop #shoegaze
I had a lovely time w/ the indiepop band, Railcard. We chatted about extraordinary personal stories, their new album, touring, etc. The interview will drop in April. Check out their swoony music!
railcardband.bandcamp.com/album/railcard
@skepwax.bsky.social @slumberlandrecords.com
UPCOMING SURPRISE CAST EPISODE
March 24, 2026
Look for my spirited interview with Father-Daughter creatives Neal (Hand Drawn Creative) and Melissa McCullough. We discuss...
- graphic design
- AI on the art world
- pop up book project
handdrawncreative.co.uk/about
#graphicdesign #mikiberenyi #art
UPCOMING SURPRISE CAST EPISODE
My friends join me in a cinematic discussion about this year's Oscar nominations. We share our predictions for the major categories. Take a listen on March 12. So fun!
#michaelhare @jasonlostinaforest.bsky.social #susielitman #academyawards #movies #hamnet
Yes. Yes. I was just fresh out of high school and working at a coffee shop called The Plantation. During closing time, we'd crank up the album in order to help us clean the place with some Irish energy.
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Damn - this is really good. I love the mood. Thanks for sharing.
This is so good, Paine. Sweet and very relatable.
You're welcome, Paul. Looking forward to sharing the convo!
Check out these upcoming interviews. Each one will be available for download/streaming on major social media platforms. Thank you for following Surprise Cast!
#silkdaisys #rocketship @skypatterns.bsky.social
#atlanta #portland #manchester #noisepop #electronic #altrock
#interview #podcast
COMING UP ON SURPRISE CAST!
Check out my conversation w/ Rocketship's frontman, Dusty Reske. We chatted about memorable concert experiences, Slumberland Records, and the story behind the 30th Anniversary of the indie gem, 'A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness'.
@slumberlandrecords.com #indie
Hi Brett,
You bet your bottom dollar there's a FB group. Come on over and join the warm and dedicated community.
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SURPRISE CAST #234
Enjoy my interview w/ Pete, master of the post-rock/ambient/shoegaze sound. We discuss neo-liberalism, AI, and the powerful new album, 'Forever the Optimist'.
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#thistlesifter #ambient #shoegaze #postrock #podcast
Why does this album kick ass?
- Vocals are wonderfully hypnotic
- Melodies shimmer often and brightly
Hear my interview with the band on March 4. We go deep inside the album, mastering collaboration with Ride's Mark Gardener, and more.
#silkdaisys #dreampop
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You're welcome--looking forward to co-hosting. These tunes are going to explode out of the speakers!
Surprise Cast will join up w/Carl and Kat Mann, from the band Shapes Like People. We're going to honor their upcoming album, 'Under the Rainbow'. Get ready to chat w/ the band/fans and hear some beautiful indie pop.
@shapeslikepeople.bsky.social
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Enjoy the sparkling new single by Scotland's finest, Trashcan Sinatras. Also, join the TCS community on Facebook. It's a great place to discuss music and admiration for the band's amazing body of work!
@trashcansinatras.bsky.social @johndouglas.bsky.social
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I'll do my best to tune in!
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SURPRISE CAST #233
Enjoy my talk with the talented singer-songwriter, producer Charlie Nieland! We discussed:
- great album 'Stories From The Borderlines'
- creative process
@charlienieland.bsky.social @shamelesspromotion.bsky.social
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Join us today on Instagram to celebrate on the most sparkling indie albums of all time. Head on over to Facebook at 10am(pt), 1pm(et), 6pm(uk) to participate with fans and band! @subpop.bsky.social #velocitygirlband #albumlisteningparty #indiemusic
Location: www.instagram.com/p/DUtIUsxFDrt/
