EPISODE 61: ft. Unturned

All the way from Minneapolis, Minnesota...this week we are joined by Parker and Sam from Unturned. The fine folks from Unturned just delivered the album of the year in September (Dreams of Being on Television) through No Sleep Records, and are planning shows/a tour around the release. Make sure you catch them on the road in a city near you soon! Follow @nonsensepod @wmsny @unturnedtheband on IG for more!

This week we connect with Colin Vandenberghe, the lead singer of Promise Game, to talk about PG’s new EP “Horizon”. With What Makes Sense performing alongside Promise Game 8/14 in New Hampshire, we had A LOT to cover, which made for a must-listen episode. Intro: “Rear Window” by What Makes Sense, Outro: “Steamroller” by Promise Game. Follow @promisegame @wmsny @nonsensepod on Instagram for more!

Take a dive into the ocean with the coolest Tortuga around, TJ Redding. TJ is the lead singer of the transcendental musical outfit, Mighty Tortuga. In this episode we discuss music as a 24/7 job, cheap ways to make a lot of money, and their new single “Forgive and Forget” - streaming everywhere you get your favorite music. Intro: “Rear Window” by What Makes Sense. Outro: “Forgive and Forget” by Mighty Tortuga. Follow @mightytortuga @nonsensepod @wmsny for more!

Chris Russo, the leader singer of New Jersey-based pop rock band Highwind, joins us this week, hot off of a healthy show circuit and new release “Sugar”. In this episode we discuss vinyls and physical copies, why Baby Metal sucks, and what music means to Chris. Follow @highwindnj on IG for more. Follow @wmsny and @nonsensepod on IG for more details on upcoming shows for What Makes Sense.

Our first Episode of 2022! To ring in the new season, we’ve brought on dear friend and social media guru George Powell. When George isn’t behind the kit for Poeta, he’s busy interviewing the sickest bands in the scene for The Limelight Podcast and breaking his back carrying scene music TikTok. In this episode we go into what music means to George, why you can’t buy menthols in Canada, and what bands should be on your radar. Intro: “Rear Window” by What Makes Sense. Outro: “Anxious Racing” by Poeta.

Come take a skydive with us as we chat with Kevin McCord of New England-based Band We Demand Parachutes. In this episode we chat about what is behind the WDP name and why jumping out of a plane with two parachutes is often better than jumping out with none. All jokes aside, this is a great episode to get into to learn more about being a mostly DIY band while still yielding success. Episode intro “Rear Window” by What Makes Sense. Outro: “Ketamine” by We Demand Parachutes. Follow @nonsensepod @wmsny @wedemandparachutes for more!

We’re back! In our first-post-hiatus episode, Xavier Morency and Vincent Morency of Montreal-based band Second Harbour join us this week to chop it up. Being that they are brothers, Xavier and Vincent have a unique approach to writing and recording their music. Both are talented multi-instruments who can pick up another instrument at a live show with ease. Believe me when I say—this is your new favorite band. Intro song “Rear Window” by What Makes Sense. Song of the Week: “Drifter” by The Maguas. Outro: “Vibrant” by Second Harbour.

Andy (Drums) and Ben (Vocals) of California-based band, Loose Ends, join the podcast this week to talk about their new single “Love in Heartache”. “Love in Heartache” is the first single released off of their upcoming album “Tell God You Were Framed”, which tells the story of leaving the material world for the astral unknown. Andy and Ben, both former members of legendary pop punk group, Kid Liberty, open up their hearts and minds in this interview and share what inspires them as musicians. Intro song: “That’s What She Said” by Kid Liberty. Song of the Week: “Sidelines” by Midfield. Outro: “Love in Heartache” by Loose Ends. Follow @nonsensepod @wmsny @looseendsca for more

Kemble Walters of AEGES joins us this week as our first rock-leaning act we’ve had on the podcast. In this episode we discuss his brush with Rick Rubin, boutique pedals, music production, and finding just the right amount of fuzz. Song of the week: “Back With The Gang” by Sam Coffey and The Iron Lungs. Outro: “Colors” by AEGES. Follow @nonsensepod @aegesband for more!

Canada’s favorite sons, Oakrest join us this week to talk about their trajectory over the past year. Their hit single “Nothing Serious” just surpassed 10,000 streams on Spotify — something well over due for a band that kicks as much ass as they do. In this episode we discuss shady bookers, highs and lows of touring, and what’s on the horizon for Oakrest. Intro song: “Long Thoughts” by Oakrest. Song of the Week: “Shapeshifter” by Back Garden Light. Outro: “Nothing Serious” by Oakrest. Follow @nonsensepod @oakrestband @backgardenlight.