The Struggling Artist Podcast is a show where host Trev Allen has conversations with folks connected to the music world about music, creativity, and life struggles.
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Ryan and Dave discuss July's Struggling Artist Record Club Selection, Rebelmatic - Sting The Devil. Join The Struggling Artist Record Club, and start building your collection today!
Bad Idea USA discuss the origins of their band and finding freedom, personhood, and catharsis through creating music.
Grace Givertz breaks down her new album Midnight Feature, the development of her sound, and using your voice as an artist.
Kira McSpice talks about her new 4 album Saturn Return series, her unique approach to conceptualizing records, and the inspiration behind her most recent release The Desert.
Jeff and Chris save the turntable while Trev has all but disappeared from the world. Will he come back? Who Cares! We have music recommendations to talk about! In this episode they discuss Bratlash and Yellow Jacket.
Somergloom is an underground heavy music and arts festival based in Somerville. Aria caught up with festival organizer Dr. Gloom live on location to talk about the journey of the festival, the local music community, and what attendees can expect in 2026. Instagram
Boston noise rockers Black Beach discuss their new album Mail Thief, the influences of their uniquely eerie sound, and the friendship that keeps the band going.
Eric Sauter of New Hampshire sludge titan’s Magnatar discusses the return of the band, their new creative focus, fatherhood, and the influence of his career as a studio engineer on the creative process.
Will, Rory, and Squallie of The Old Edison talk with Trev about how the band started. The community and loyalty built around The Old Edison, The upcoming sold out show at Faces Brewing Co. and more.
Ryan and Dave discuss June's Struggling Artist Record Club Selection, DCxPC Live Vol. 44 M.A.C.E. vs Trash Diva Live 12" Join The Struggling Artist Record Club, and start building your collection today!
Guest host Aria Rad talks to Leila from Salem based dark rock band Spirit Hotel about the influence of the dreamworld on songwriting, music as mood, and the development of their debut full length Album Rêve, out now. Bandcamp Instagram
Jeff, Chris, and Trev discus music recommendations for you! July’s X-Factor is Ocean.
Marc-Alan Prince talks with Trev about the writing of his new album, Runaway. They discuss wandering the country, touring, the cathartic feeling from creating art, and more. Be sure to check out tour dates for Marc-Alan and get to a show! Website Bandcamp Instagram
Trev talks about being burnt out. The cause of his burnout. And what he intends to do to rejuvenate.
Dave and Ryan discuss May’s record club selection New York City from Incendiary Device Join The Struggling Artist Record Club and start building your collection today
Creature of Rebelmatic talks with Trev about the variety of sound of Rebelmatic, The importance of creating art under your own terms, near twenty years of the band, their new album Sting The Devil, and more. Bandcamp Instagram Creature’s Bandcamp Creature’s Instagram
Natasha and Becky of The Iron Roses return to the podcast to talk about their upcoming album, Molotov Nights. They discuss the writing of this album, the importance of releasing this album independently, they evolution of the writing of this album, and more. Be sure to pre order Molotov Nights before it sells out. Website Bandcamp Instagram
Jeff, Chris, and Trev discus music recommendations for you! June’s X-Factor is Summer album covers.
Steve Ocelot and The Digs, talk with Trev about how they met, why the band ended, the excitement to play together again for the Ocelot Records 10 year reunion show, and more! See The Digs at Faces Brewing Co. June 13th for Ocelot Records 10 Year Reunion Show. Bandcamp Instagram Faces Brewing Co.
Aria Rad brings you the latest news on releases, shows, and more in this month’s Underground Noise. Do you have news on a upcoming release or tour? Email Aria
A Minor Revolution talks with Trev about how they got started, what comes after a band is no longer, the need to create, and Ocelot Records. See A Minor Revolution at Faces Brewing Co. June 13th for Ocelot Records 10 Year Reunion Show. Bandcamp Instagram Faces Brewing Co.
Dave and Ryan discuss April’s record club selection Hate Season from Scarboro Join The Struggling Artist Record Club and start building your collection today
Oh the Humanity has returned to the podcast to talk with Trev about Ocelot Record’s 10 year reunion show, how things are going since releasing their last album, Montreal and Pouzza Fest and more. See Oh The Humanity at Faces Brewing Co. June 13th for Ocelot Records 10 Year Reunion Show. Bandcamp Faces Brewing Co. Instagram
Trev talks with Dead Cats Dead Rats about their history as a band, influences, and creative process. They share stories from their early days, their evolution in sound, and plans for future projects. See Dead Cats Dead Rats at Faces Brewing Co. June 13th for Ocelot Records 10 Year Reunion Show. Bandcamp Faces Brewing Co. Instagram
Dennis and John of The Hideout talk with Trev about the band's start, end, and return. They discuss the family aspect of being a band, missing that dynamic, and about Ocelot Records. See The Hideout at Faces Brewing Co. June 13th for Ocelot Records 10 Year Reunion Show. Bandcamp Faces Brewing Co. Instagram
