Musically Meditated Podcast

Episode 311 features vocalist/musician Dj Karp of the STAB.

Dj talk about his Texas roots, musical background, hip hop and STABS new album Infinite money glitch.

Check out stabs new Stab album entitled Infinite Money glitch over at Julia's War  Records.

Album drops digitally on September 25 2026.

Follow and support STAB here : https://www.instagram.com/stabhorrormovie?stkn=MXdzbzVtbDl2MWFncg==
Julia's War Records : www.juliaswar.com 

Episode 310 features artist/musician/dj Andrea Burns.

Andrea talks about Janedriver, Eve Claret, Shoegaze, electronic music , and DJ Snoopy.

Follow & support Andrea here : https://linktr.ee/andrea_andrea?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Episode 309 features vocalist/multi - instrumentalist Elijah Cirricione of Purging Iesous.

Eli talks about his Joliet Illinois roots, his musical background, extreme metal influences, and his new project Purging Iesous.

Purging Iesous is releasing a new project entitled "Atheos" that's dropping on July 24 over at Home Invasion Records.

We feature a new song at the end of the episode titled "Abandonment"

Support Eli and Purging Iesous here: https://linktr.ee/PURGINGIESOUS?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Part 18 of the rock legend series focuses on singer Ozzy Osbourne.

We talk about Ozzy's upbringing, Black Sabbath, solo career, funny stories, and his impact on heavy metal.

Contact us at https://instagram.com/musically_meditated 

Episode 307 features vocalist/guitarist Mike Wolfe of Doused. Mike talks about the bands evolution over the years, singles, tour life, and Doused's new release "sckrpnch".

Purchase Doused vinyl/merch here : https://www.thefuneralparty.com/new-products/p/ul0ehrnqx28kr5h7l50ucbf37nstq8

Support Doused here : https://linktr.ee/dousedphl?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Episode 306 features Brandon Setta of You Wish, White Lighters, and formerly Nothing. Brandon shares his musical and family background, and we dive into his love for Nirvana, Nu Metal, and Deftones. He opens up about his time in Nothing, sobriety, grief, and mental health awareness. Brandon also discusses his current projects with White Lighters and You Wish.

You can support and follow Brandon/You Wish here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youwishmysteryschool?igsh=c2RrenlkNHUzOHd4

You can support Brandon's musical projects here:

White Lighters: https://whitelighters13.bandcamp.com/album/white-lighters

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Guitarist/Producer Aaron Mowery joins us on episode 305.  

Aaron talks about his Texas to Oklahoma City musical journey , his new music production studio Dead Eye Recordings , and his band Money.

Make sure you catch Money on tour with Trauma Ray and their most recent release entitled Stovepipe.

If you're looking for someone to record your band hit Aaron up at Dead Eye Recordings here:

 https://linktr.ee/Deadeyerecordingcollective?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Part 17 of the Rock Legend Series focuses on singer/songwriter Marc Bolan of T.Rex.

We talk about Marc's upbringing, musical journey, funny stories, and his impact on glam rock and beyond.

Contact us at: https://instagram.com/musically_meditated 

Episode 303 features vocalist/guitarist Nathan Urbach of Pileup.

Nathan shares his Portland Oregon story, musical beginnings, and life with Pileup. We discuss Pileup's new album "Leave The Light On" in depth, with Nathan breaking down the songwriting process for each track.

Check out and support Pileup here : If you'd like to support Pileup you can do that here :   https://linktr.ee/pileupband?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Singer/guitarist Cameron Grant from .bill (is a band) joins us on episode 302.

Cam talks about his musical upbringing, Florida roots, and his band bill..

Cam talks about the new album in depth from a musical and lyrical perspective & we go through the track list.

bill. just released a new album through Julia's War and rope bridge records.

The new album is called WIMMER and is available for purchase on cassette or Lathe cut vinyl here: https://linktr.ee/bill.isaband?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Episode 301 features musician Travis Stone from the band's Cavalera Conspiracy, Pig Destroyer, Nail Bomb, Desolus, Mortuaria (https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Mortuaria/3540557249#band_tab_members), and Obsidian Blade.

Travis talks about his Maryland roots, musical background, his passion for photography and zines, and how he's able to perform in multiple bands non stop.

We also talk about all the bands that Travis is in currently, and what role he plays in each group with some cool behind the scenes insights.

Make sure you check out Travis's photography, and his zine available for purchase...

Finn & Joe sit down and talk about their Top 10 favorite albums of 2025 in detail. Tune in, chill out, and enjoy the 300th episode of Musically Meditated Podcast.

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Drummer Steve Hurrley of Soul Blind joins us on Episode 299.

Steve and I talk about his New York roots, musical background, his videography project "the content is visual" and Soul Blind's album "Red Sky Mourning".  

Soul Blind: https://soulblind.co/?utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social

The Content Visual: https://www.instagram.com/thecontentisvisual?igsh=dHEwdjR3Z3lscXp6

Episode 298 features guitarist Joel Sandoval of Chicago's very own Carrion Throne. Joel talks about his Chicago roots, musical background, his favorite death metal albums of all time, Shoegaze, and Carrion Thrones new self titled EP.

Support Carrion Throne here: https://linktr.ee/carrionthrone?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

The final chapter of Deftones Private Music review (for the fans by the fans) is finally here.

Guest Vince Romero & host Joe Riley sit down and review the new Deftones album Private Music. They go through the entire track list one song at a time, and rate the musical composition, lyrical content, and over all vibe of each song. Sit back, agree, disagree, and tell us what you think in the comment section on Spotify.

This episode and series is brought to you by Black Pond Brews.

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Chapter 5 of Deftones Private Music Review (for the fans by the fans) includes guest Julian Torres.

Julian talks about how he discovered Deftones, his favorite Deftones live concert experiences, and his track by track review of the new Deftones album Private Music.

This episode and series is brought to you by Black Pond Brews.

Black Pond Brews is located at
1001 Hartford Pike
Dayville, CT 06241

(860) 207-5295 )            

[email protected]    

The closer track is brought to you by twosoft.

Follow Julian photography page here on IG:   https://www.insta...

Chapter 4 of Deftones Private Music review (for the fans by the fans) includes guest Emma Holyoak.

Emma talks about how she discovered Deftones, her favorite Deftones live concert experiences in England, and her track by track review of the new Deftones album Private Music.

This episode and series is brought to you by Black Pond Brews.

Black Pond Brews is located at
1001 Hartford Pike
Dayville, CT 06241

(860) 207-5295 (tel:(860)%20207-5295)                           

[email protected]    

The closer track is brought to you by twosoft and can be found here:

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Chapter 3 of Deftones Private Music review (for the fans by the fans) includes guest Cory Smith.

Cory talks about how he discovered Deftones, his favorite Deftones live concert experiences, Black Pond Brews , and his track by track review of the new Deftones album Private Music.

This episode and series is brought to you by Black Pond Brews.

Black Pond Brews is located at
1001 Hartford Pike
Dayville, CT 06241

(860) 207-5295                         

[email protected]    

The closer track is entitled "bouncin!" brought to you by twosoft

Follow twosoft here: https://link

Chapter 2 of Deftones Private Music review (for the fans by the fans) includes guest Anthony Green.

Anthony talks about how he discovered Deftones, his passion for hockey, his favorite era of Deftones, and his track by track review of the new Deftones album Private Music.

This episode and series is brought to you by Black Pond Brews.

Black Pond Brews is located at
1001 Hartford Pike
Dayville, CT 06241

(860) 207-5295                       

[email protected]    

Follow Anthony here on IG: 

Chapter 1 of Deftones Private Music review (for the fans by the fans) includes guest Daniel Wahl of Versaflare.

Dan talks about how he discovered Deftones, his favorite Deftones era, Deftones live experiences, and his track by track review of the new Deftones album Private Music.

This episode and series is brought to you by Black Pond Brews.

Black Pond Brews is located at
1001 Hartford Pike
Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 207-5295                           
[email protected]    

Closer track brought to you by Dan's band Versaflare.

Support Versaflare here:   https://linktr.ee/versaflare?utm_source=linktr

Singer/Bassist Casper Ostanski of "Seventh Dose" joins us on Episode 291.

Casper talks about his Winnipeg roots, musical background and Seventh Dose.

Make sure you pick up the new EP on November 5th. We close out the episode with the new track "Yearn".

Support Seventh Dose here:   https://linktr.ee/svnthdose?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Episode 290 features drummer Nick Bobotas from Trauma Ray.

Nick talks about his musical background, other musical projects he's currently working with, the growth of Truma Ray through out the years, and his love and passion for Major League Baseball and other professional sports.

Please support Trauma Ray here for tour dates and merchandise: https://traumaray.store/    

Guitarist Michael "Loco" Locascio of "We Weren't Invited" joins us on Episode 281.

Michael talks about his favorite bands growing up, the current state of the Chicago music scene, his Mount Rushmore of death, and "We Weren't Invited's" new EP entitled "Not Well". 

Support the band here: https://linktr.ee/wewerentinvited?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

With the help of Vince Romero, we talk about our discovery of Deftones, how many times we've seen Deftones live, and review/rate our most recent experience catching Deftones live on their 2025 arena tour.  

We close out the episode reviewing Deftones first single in five years: My Mind is a Mountain.

To join us on the upcoming Private Music album review, please email us your contact information here:   [email protected]

Check out Vince's band "All Outta Gum" on Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/artist/51ztUENWhzTU2eDf77B7UI?si=Dc5gl82ZQGaLOKBbVeLpmQ    

Singer/guitarist Rabib Hasan joins us on Episode 279 with Musically Meditated Podcast.

Rabib talks about his early musical journey in Virginia/DC, his move to Philadelphia, his time in TAGABOW, his love for The Replacements & Wipers, and The Regulars' new EP that just dropped by Julia's War.

Please support The Regulars here: 

Robert "Woody" Nelson of Change in the House of Pods joins us for the third time on Musically Meditated.

Woody talks about the Deftones community, the future of his podcast, and For the Song You Saved (A tribute to Deftones).

Please listen to this episode to get the full scoop about Woody's awesome musical fundraiser idea, and with Deftones as the inspiration, you know it's cool!

Follow and support here :   https://forthesongyousaved.bandcamp.com/

Part 16 of the Rock Legend Series focuses on vocalist and guitarist Chris Cornell of Soundgarden.

We talk about Chris's upbringing, musical journey, death, and his impact on the music industry.

Follow us at: https://instagram.com/musically_meditated

Contact: [email protected]

Episode 276 features guitarist, vocalist, audio engineer Max Binet of the band Kaleidoscope Crux.

Max and I talk about his Louisiana roots, his musical background, NOLA sludge, gear and new Kaleidoscope Crux EP "Through the Portal".

Through the Portal drops August 11 Julia's War, Pleasure Tapes, and Candlepin Records.

We close out the episode with a new Kaleidoscope Crux song "Guided Away".

Support Kaleidoscope Crux here: https://kaleidoscopecrux.neocities.org/    

Part 15 of the rock legend series focuses on vocalist Lynn Strait of Snot.

We talk about Lynn's upbringing, musical journey, funny stories, and his impact on Nu-Metal and beyond.

Follow us at: https://instagram.com/musically_meditated

Contact: [email protected]

Bassist Bobby Markos of "Cloakroom" joins us on Episode 274. Third time is a charm. Bobby talks about birdwatching, Documa, NASCAR, and Cloakroom's new album "Last Leg of The Human Table". Make sure you check out Cloakroom on their upcoming tour, and at Slide Away NY & LA.

Support the Cloak's here : https://www.lastlegofthehumantable.com/ 

Slide Away : The Festival that Celebrates Itself (Tickets) https://www.slideaway.co 

Bobby on Musically Meditated (Part 2) https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hY6uEg1vMVRQUHSJ63fMW?si=SHLnbHIXTkCzm3biYpOzOQ 

Bobby on Musically Meditated (Part 1) https://open.spotify.com...

Part 14 of the "Rock Legend Series" focuses on musician Frank Zappa. We talk about Frank's upbringing, musical journey, and his impact/legacy on music culture both artistically & politically.

Contact us at https://instagram.com/musically_meditated

Vocalist Johnny Wynne of "We Weren't Invited" joins us on Episode 272. Johnny talks about his Chicago-land roots, photography, tattoo culture, and everything else "We Weren't Invited" related. If you're in the Chicago-land area on February 23rd come out and see "We Weren't Invited" at the Cobra Lounge. 

Tickets available here: https://link.dice.fm/b215a7fe81b0?dice_id=b215a7fe81b0

Support We Weren't Invited here: https://linktr.ee/wewerentinvited?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

2011 is the year in review. Guest Vince Romero & Joe talk about some random facts, popular trends, and share their "Top Ten Favorite Albums" from 2011.

Outro Song: https://youtu.be/89F5fpvwPr0

We welcome back singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jordan Shteif of a Askysoblack. Jordan and I talk about his most recent tour, the bands growth & hard work over the past few years, and the new album "Touch  of Heaven".

Make sure you go out and pick up touch of heaven here:

https://linktr.ee/askysoblack 

Listen to the first time Jordan joined us on the podcast here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3em0sJG84Qz1OIAAxD5Jvu?si=eWu6PtncSkK97eQIy-EL2A

Part 13 of the Rock Legend Series focuses on drummer Joey Jordison of the band Slipknot. We talk about Joey's Iowa upbringing, musical journey, and his impact/legacy on modern heavy metal.

Contact us at: https://instagram.com/musically_meditated

Musician Pete Curry aka FM Skyline joins us on Episode 268. Pete talks about his musical journey from rock to vaporwave, the importance of putting visuals to his music, and how he composes his music.     Follow and support FM Skyline here:    https://linktr.ee/fm_skyline?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Guitarist Steven Martinez of Flowerbed joins us on Episode 267. Steven talks about his Texas roots, musical background, and Flowerbed's massive guitar tone. Make sure you check out Flowerbed's new single "leave" at the end of the episode. It goes extremely hard.

Follow and support Flowerbed here:

 Episode 265 of Musically Meditated features singer/guitarist Uriel Avila of Trauma Ray. Uri and I talk about his musical upbringing, Trauma Ray's non stop work ethic, and the new album "Chameleon". Make sure you get out and check out Trauma Ray on tour, and new album Chameleon.

Support Trauma Ray here : https://linktr.ee/traumaray?utm_source=linktree_profile_share