Derek Witt (guitarist of The Flood) joins the show to chat about the release of their new album, "Vitality", the intricate concept that runs throughout the tracklist, how BMX taught him life lessons that empower his musicianship, and so much more - enjoy!

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| Linktree // https://linktr.ee/theflood_band
| Spotify // https://open.spotify.com/artist/33GBLbBYY8FH03LlW95EhX?si=NR4ZkiR3QXij6PCh0gJhcw

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| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/derekwhips_oakwoods/

0:00 Derek is here!
0:30 NEW ALBUM 'VITALITY' OUT NOW
2:29 Loving the DIY Days
5:20 Working with Tim Sullivan
8:51 First Band at 27 Years Old
14:29 Creativity as a Muscle
18:50 Inside the Album Concept
25:01 Taking Feedback on Song Demos
28:12 Life Lessons from BMX
34:46 Building BMX Trails
42:23 Palladium Mainstage for 2,000 People
46:38 Appreciating Beginners
49:23 Upcoming Goals for The Flood
52:05 Life Before the Band
54:15 Tracking in Full Takes
58:16 Life Outside Music & BMX
1:03:07 Currently Learning
1:06:29 Support Derek!!

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Paul Gianini & Sean Lawless (guitarists of Five Stories Falling) join the show to chat about performing at Shoreline Summer Fest, reviving the band after some time off, how being involved in multiple musical projects has helped them, what life looks like for them outside music, and so much more - enjoy!

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| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/fivestoriesfallingct/
| Linktree // linktr.ee/fivestoriesfallingct
| Merch // https://fivestoriesfallingct.bigcartel.com/

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| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sean_flawless/

0:00 Paul & Sean are here!
0:42 Milford Skatepark Show 8/30/25
2:53 Shoreline Summer Fest
8:04 Handling Supportive Feedback
13:04 Learning to be Kind to Self
17:00 Pros & Cons of Self-Production
24:37 Descent to Hiatus
28:19 The Benefit of Multiple Musical Projects
36:35 Control What You Can Control
38:12 Return From Hiatus
45:16 First Intros to Music
53:01 Career Highlights
1:03:10 Currently Learning
1:08:20 Life Outside Music
1:13:27 Support Five Stories Falling!

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Brian Lindberg (guitar in Rose Lane) joins the show to chat about the unique product of teaching himself bass, how skateboarding influenced his resilience, coming back after a falling out with music, the best night Rose Lane's ever had, and so much more - enjoy!

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| Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/b_lindberg88/

Support Rose Lane //
| Watch 'The Hate You Speak' // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJJF3QGJRMg
| All Links // linktr.ee/roselane_ma
| Performing at City Sound Studios, Ronkonkoma, NY on 8/22/25
| Performing at Ralph's Rock Diner, Worcester, MA on 9/5/25
| Performing at New England Metal and Hardcore Fest Pre-Party, Worcester, MA on 9/19/25

0:00 Brian is here!
0:06 Thanks for 100 Episodes
1:58 Support Rose Lane
6:20 Buying First Bass
9:40 Only Upstroking
15:07 Getting Into Forgotten Screams
19:18 The Beauty of Skateboarding
24:09 From Ska to Metal
29:11 Meeting Anthony
31:14 A Falling Out With Music
37:56 Getting Into Circumstances
41:04 The Roles in Every Band
47:57 Joining Rose Lane
53:37 Rose Lane's Best Night
58:19 Current Practice Routines
1:02:16 What Motivates Growth?
1:08:35 Life Outside Music
1:09:36 Support Brian!

In the music industry, or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? Join host Peter J-T as he hangs out with creatives to share stories of success and laugh at the mishaps that (inevitably) happen along the way. Musicians, photographers, videographers, producers, designers - we can learn something From Everyone.

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