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The Awful Truth: Behind The Music Industry

Essential for any DIY musician. Indie rockers, My Body Sings Electric, give an honest look at careers in the modern music industry. Learn how to build a DIY fanbase, record music in a studio and start touring. Twitter: @mybodysings

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The Awful Truth: Behind The Music Industry
153: Curious Quail from 2015-10-15T20:19:17

Our twitter pals in Curious Quail called into the show to talk about their successful kickstarter campaign, and how they use Little Sound DJ (LSDJ) to bring 8-bit Gameboy sounds into their music. F...

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152: Idlehands from 2015-10-09T22:01:23

Equal Vision Records' very own Idlehands took some time to chat with us during their fall tour. Great guys, great info. Follow them: https://twitter.com/idlehandscult Twitter: http://twitter.com/m...

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151: The Hollow from 2015-09-24T23:22:55

An old friend stops by to talk about his history with the band and his new project called Baby Trax where he cranks out short songs and uses them to collect feedback on what works best: https://www...

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150: Jon Shockness / Kid Astronaut from 2015-08-06T22:47:14

Jon Shockness (aka Kid Astronaut and former singer for Air Dubai) joins us to talk about the struggles of a new band on Warped Tour and being true to yourself as an artist. Twitter: http://twitter...

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149: What's Up With Warped? from 2015-07-29T22:13:23

Casey Ottman (@iamthunderthief) join us to talk about the Johny Craig / Slaaves Warped Tour mess and join a rousing edition of Craiglist Rants of Raves. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSub...

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148: Return of Kaji from 2015-07-07T17:33:58

Our friend from Kaji (@KajiTunes) join us to talk Denver music scene history and the best food in Denver. Catch them with us at The Bluebird on Aug. 1st. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSu...

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147: Jobs For Musicians from 2015-06-16T17:18:08

Our friend Alex Pace joins us to talk about how he keeps his bills payed while juggling a few touring bands (Call of the Void and Iluminado). Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To T...

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146: Modern Suspects from 2015-06-03T20:00:59

Modern suspects join us to talk about how bands should handle changes in direction and member switches. Lots of laughing involved. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Tru...

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145: Dan Rutherford from 2015-05-06T20:50:43

Dan Rutherford joined the show and flipped the script on us. We attempt to field his questions for an hour. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Podcast: https://itu...

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144: We're BACK Baby from 2015-04-15T14:43:19

After taking a few weeks off to recollect our minds, we are back with a serious discussion of how Jason destroyed his ankle bone. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Trut...

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143: The Press War from 2015-04-15T14:39:48

We're joined by Boston area band @ThePressWar who were kind enough to put up with our awkward interview questions. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Podcast: htt...

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142: Sailesh (Metropolis Management) from 2015-03-18T17:28:02

Sailesh Jiawan, our college booking agent and a world renowned hypnotist, joins the show with his ghost hunting pals Chris and Deena Moon. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The ...

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141: Nick Thomas (The Spill Canvas) from 2015-03-11T19:06:41

Nick Thomas of @NickThomasBand and The Spill Canvas joins us to talk about his upcoming tour with Ryan Cabrera and the time he partied at Chris Kirkpatrick from NSYNC's mansion. Twitter: http://tw...

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140: Bryce Job, Nick Thomas Band from 2015-02-25T19:46:16

@BryceJob joins us before his big tour with The Nick Thomas Band as they go out with Ryan Cabrera. We talk old tour stories.Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysings Subscribe To The Awful Truth Pod...

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139: @GoneFishkin from 2015-02-18T17:52:52

Fellow idobi Radio show host Mike "Fish" Fishkin joins us to talk about life as a radio show host on the best internet radio station on earth! Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To T...

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138: Kaji from 2015-01-30T00:54:50

Our pal Kevin Gentry stopped by to talk about his new project Kaji. Check out the new record this Friday! Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Podcast: https://itune...

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137: Wiredogs from 2015-01-21T21:52:01

Our pals in Wiredogs stop by to premiere a new song and explain how Iggy Pop accidentally named their new record while naked. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Po...

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136: Sidekicks from 2015-01-16T20:01:38

Sidekicks are the first guests of the new year. Follow them at @iamthunderthief and @janayaalexandra! Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Podcast: https://itunes.ap...

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135: Best of 2014 from 2015-01-03T18:47:33

The best of 2014 with @SwingHero, @AirDubai and @churchillband. Thanks for a great year! Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po...

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134: Greeblehaus from 2014-12-04T22:19:06

We're joined by Aimee Giese, creator of Greeblehaus, blogger, photographer, and social media nerd. We talks about how to get into concert photography. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscr...

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133: Iluminado (Song Premiere) from 2014-11-26T19:22:55

Alex and Bill from Iluminado join us to premiere a brand new song. We also talk about Alex's band Call of the Void on Relapse Records. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful...

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131: Live From Tour from 2014-11-20T20:05:36

We podcast directly from our fall tour with Consider Me Dead. We opine on tour life while sitting in the van and waiting for the doors to open to our show in Wichita. Sorry for the coughing, we are...

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132: In The Whale's Revenge from 2014-11-20T20:00:33

Eric from In The Whale joins us for some hilarious discussion on their tours with The Presidents of the United States of America and Guttermouth. We also cover Brandon's "Being In A Band Is Hard" a...

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130: Tour Gas from 2014-11-03T18:37:44

We prep for tour and an appearance at The Fest in Gainesville Florida. Check out Bleachers - Roller coaster. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Podcast: https://i...

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129: Sober October from 2014-10-28T00:26:17

Nick and Jeff ditched the show this week so we spend most of the episode telling embarrassing stories about them. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Podcast: https...

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128: Swing Hero - Marshall Gallagher from 2014-10-21T19:19:38

Marshall Gallagher, the genius behind @SwingHero, and touring guitarist for 3OH!3 joins us for some good, heart and productive discussion. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The A...

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127: Johnny Hatchback from 2014-09-30T04:07:15

Music writer and reviewer Johnny Hatchback joins us to talk about the music blogging world (@JohnnyHatchback). Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Podcast: https://...

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126: Call of the Void from 2014-09-10T21:22

Alex from Call of the Void joins us to talk about life as a band on Relapse Records. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcas...

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125: Dore Taylor from 2014-09-03T20:58:47

Songwriter Dore Taylor joins us to talk Netflix gems and his high school battle of the bands win. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Podcast: https://itunes.apple....

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124: Thunderthief from 2014-08-27T18:06:09

Our old friend Casey Ottman, aka Thunderthief joins the show to give us a lesson on electronic music. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Podcast: https://itunes.ap...

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123: Churchill Returns! from 2014-08-21T20:28:39

Former members of Churchill, Joe Richmond and Tyler Rima, join us for another episode to talk about their journey and future as musicians. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The A...

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122: Churchill from 2014-08-13T15:39:12

Former member of Churchill, Joe Richmond and Tyler Rima, join us to talk about the crazy, lightning in a bottle journey that was Churchill. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The ...

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121: Chemistry Club from 2014-08-11T22:27:27

The gang is back to interview Chemistry Club who just released an amazing music video game on iOS and Android. Check it out! Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Pod...

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120: Underground Music Showcase from 2014-07-31T15:58:11

Just Jason and Brandon on this episode following an exhausting weekend as Denver's Underground Music Showcase. It's all gravy though because we tried to pissed the world off. Twitter: http://twitt...

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119: Rutherford Round Two from 2014-07-24T19:55:24

Fresh off our tour with the amazing Andrew McMahon we go for round two with artist manager, former label owner, and music industry vet Dan Rutherford (@Denver_Dan). Twitter: http://twitter.com/myb...

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118: It's Gonna Get Rutherford from 2014-07-09T17:56:59

Artist manager, former label owner, and music industry vet Dan Rutherford (@Denver_Dan) joins us to opine on the state of the industry and the Denver music market. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybo...

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117: Vegas Again Baby from 2014-07-07T16:45:28

We take yet another trip to play Las Vegas, but this time we're styling in a $1 Million condo. Awesomeness ensues. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Podcast: http...

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115: Don't Put a Hit on Your Wife from 2014-06-26T15:32:11

While prepping for our trip to California to impress some music industry folks we ponder how the hell Tim Lambesis got to the point of ordering a hit on his wife. Lots of laughs. Twitter: http://t...

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116: Las Vegas Nights from 2014-06-26T15:21:22

Coming to you live from Las Vegas following a room service pig out but preceding us spending all of our tour budget at the blackjack tables. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The...

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114: The Hard Road from 2014-06-03T23:43:14

We take a break from an exhausting practice schedule to give you some real behind the scenes talk on how we keep the bills right. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Tr...

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113: Kiven + MBSE From SLC from 2014-06-03T23:15:28

Kiven (@KivenMusic) join us from the final day of our spring tour together. It's good and bad. Happy and sad. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Podcast: https://i...

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112: Interlace Audio from 2014-05-20T03:50:07

Stephan Hawkes, producer and engineer extraordinaire joins us from Portland along with Justin Salinas. Twitter: @StephanHawkes @ElSalinas Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Aw...

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111: Tour Madness from 2014-05-20T03:49:51

Tired and exhausted, we join you from the middle of our spring tour with Kiven. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the...

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110: Issues Tour Manager! from 2014-05-06T04:19:23

We chat with ISSUES tour manager, and old friend, Rabananda Bennet. Follow him on Twitter: @Rabananda Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Podcast: https://itunes.ap...

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109: The B 'n' J Show! from 2014-04-28T22:42:56

We're light on participants, but heavy on the laughs in this episode. Jason, Ben and Nick take the opportunity to make fun of their missing counterparts. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSub...

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108: Siiines from 2014-04-16T23:43:48

Travis from SIIINES join us from the middle of their tour to talk about what life was like on a major label and the future of his current band. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To ...

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107: Jeff Swoboda, The Epilogues from 2014-04-13T18:33:25

Jeff Swoboda, bassist for The Epilogues joins us to talk about shitty tour shows and how to deal with them. Also, to make fun of us. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful T...

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106: In The Whale from 2014-04-13T18:31:02

Eric and Nate join us to talk about their newly released album. It kicks ass. And they are in your face. Lot's of yelling ensues. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Tru...

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105: Jon Shockness, Air Dubai from 2014-04-01T03:50:01

Our #BestFriend Jon Shockness from Air Dubai joins us to talk tour stories and play a really terrible game of Would You Rather. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth ...

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104: Storm Gloor, CU Denver from 2014-03-20T06:19:28

Professor Storm Gloor of the University of Colorado Music Business school joins us to talk about his program and we tell weird SXSW stories. Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The...

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103: @TheAndyRok from 2014-03-12T19:36:11

Andy Guerrero, founding member of The Flobots and Bop Skizzum tells some stories about being on Conan and playing with Rage Against The Machine. We also played a new game called Believe It Or Not W...

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102: Peeing Out The Window from 2014-03-05T07:01:44

Jason thoroughly disgusts Brandon with his late night habits. Field reporter, Frank Fedel gets into a bar fight and the boys play Nick's evil drinking game, Nick's Six Mixed Drinks. Twitter: http...

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101: The Awful Truth! from 2014-02-26T02:24:43

We premiered our very first episode of the new show, The Awful Truth, on Idobi Radio. Listen in every Tuesday at 8pm ET on Idobi.com. We celebrated the release of our new album and chose The Chain ...

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08: Jailhouse National Anthem from 2014-01-25T18:07:03

Our lawyer friend and our roadie friend join us for an ultimate best friends party. Twitter: @mybodysings Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful Truth Podcast: https://itune...

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07: Kicking It With Alf from 2013-12-27T20:49:10

Alf from KTCL 93.3 joins us to talk about his experience as a radio DJ from the 90s and tell some funny studio stories. Twitter: @mybodysings Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To Th...

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06: BOOO! With In The Whale from 2013-12-19T19:23:15

Eric from In The Whale joins us to recap our weekend #HTFTH debauchery, tell tour stories and make fun of Jeff. Twitter: @mybodysings Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Awful ...

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05: Not So Silent Night & #HTFTH from 2013-12-10T19:56:12

We get candid about our sold out show with Bastille, Young The Giant, and Grouplove, then we hate on #HTFTH haters. Twitter: @mybodysings Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybodysingsSubscribe To The Aw...

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04: A Real Life Booking Agent! from 2013-11-29T22:56:38

Benjamin Mench-Thurlow from APA Talent and Literary Agency joins us to talk about the role of booking agents in the music industry. Twitter: @mybodysingsCheck out APA Agency: http://www.apa-agency....

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03: Viva Las Vegas from 2013-11-25T06:05:41

Our first on-location podcast live from sin city. We talk about the joys and horrors of gambling and somehow get into a discussion of homeless buskers. Twitter: @mybodysings Twitter: http://twitte...

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02: Sorry Canada, Gear Insurance & Hate Mail from 2013-11-12T19:01:12

Special guest Dan Ha joins us live at MBSE HQ to talk about his new project. Meanwhile we make amends with pissed-off Canadiens, explain the importance of music gear insurance, and read our first e...

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01: Best Friends. Best Podcast. from 2013-10-31T22:57:30

Jason, Brandon, Nick, Jeff and Ben from indie rock band My Body Sings Electric kick off the inaugural episode of their Best Friends Best Podcast by getting into the gritty details of binge eating, ...

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