Host J.D. Reager opens the show with a short plea for support for a Back to the Light fundraiser before talking with musician Matt Ciani about the latest Flesh of the Stars single, small batch candle production, the evolution of Arthhur from solo project to disco punk trio, working on the new J.D. Reager record, and why Matt ends up
Host J.D. Reager talks to his old friend and a wildly talented multi-instrumentalist musician, Scott Danbom, about his early days on the Oklahoma competitive piano circuit, moving to Denton, TX and joining Centro-matic, recording with acclaimed Memphis producer Jeff Powell, getting amicably kicked out of Slobberbone, collaborating with Patterson Hood and The Drive-By Truckers, and founding his solo project, Static
Host J.D. Reager talks to Memphis musician Jeremy Scott about re-uniting with the original line-up of Reigning Sound on the road and in the studio, making the classic Reigning Sound album Too Much Guitar, the future of The Toy Trucks, and the solo album he’s releasing on Back to the Light Records. J.D. also spins Reigning Sound’s new single “A
Host J.D. Reager talks to one of his favorite comedians in the world, Jon Daly, about his experience having COVID and other career setbacks due to the pandemic, his forthcoming comedy-music album, parody coming from a place of love, his Bill Murray impression, working with Larry David, and much more. J.D. also spins one of Jon’s recent singles, the equally
Host J.D. Reager talks to musician Josh Shaw about the big snowstorm in Memphis, how the pandemic derailed his band Blvck Hippie‘s plans for 2020 and beyond, getting started as a musician, playing and coaching basketball, and their shared love of video games. J.D. also spins the recent Blvck Hippie single “Bunkbed.” Also available via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts,
Host J.D. Reager talks to musician Josh Stevens about the evolution of his band Glorious Abhor, how becoming a parent has affected his ambition and creativity, moonlighting with Back to the Light pals Tape Deck and Jack Alberson, moving from Illinois to Memphis, and more. J.D. also spins two new songs: Josh’s “The King Is Dead,” and his own “Stop
Host J.D. Reager talks to musician Zachary Corsa (Nonconnah, Lost Trail) about relocating from North Carolina to Memphis, the burgeoning Memphis experimental music scene, his creative process in Nonconnah, making post-pandemic plans, and more. Then J.D. plays an excerpt from the new Nonconnah album Songs For And About Ghosts. Also available via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn
Host J.D. Reager talks to his old friend and Memphis musician Jeff Hulett about his recent hot streak of creativity during the pandemic, remote collaborations, his evolving role in Snowglobe, the highs and lows of the Rock for Love benefit project, and much more. J.D. also spins “Money,” a soon-to-be-released new song of Jeff’s. Also available via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,
Host J.D. Reager speaks to Memphis musicians Joshua McLane and Brennan Whalen about their work together as HEELS, how the pandemic canceled “their year” in 2020, the inspiration behind the band’s musical self-help albums Wake Up with HEELS and Sleep with HEELS, how they inspire each other creatively and their love of professional wrestling. J.D. also plays the song “King
Host J.D. Reager and guest producer Brendan Danley present the second in a 2-part collection of favorite moments from the very first year of Back to the Light – and it’s a super-sized doozy! Clips include Kate Crowder (Two Way Radio), John Forbes (Tijuana Hercules, Mount Shasta), Kelly English (Restaurant Iris), Ross Johnson (Panther Burns, Alex Chilton), Roger Manning Jr.