Center Stage: An Abandoned Albums Podcast

Episode 811 - We welcome back SONS OF SILVER as Brina and Peter stop by to talk about their upcoming new album.

It's a special treat to have Brina and Peter from Sons of Silver back for a chat, especially when they're making the rounds discussing their exceptional album, 'Runaway Emotions '.
As usual, it was fun and wide-ranging. Kick back and relax; this is a good 'un. 
And the new album is incredible, so you'll wanna listen.
LINKS
Sons of Silver online
Sons of Silver on Spotify
Sons of Silver on FB
Sons of Silver on IG

Episode 810 - The password is eclectic. This week we welcome Wisconsin's THE FLAVOR THAT KILLS.

On this episode, we welcome Eric and Christian from Wisconsin's own The Flavor That Kills. Imagine if you took The Talking Heads, mixed in a little of The Tragically Hip, mixed in some Midwestern soul and punk rock, and blended it all together.
Of course, that's an oversimplification, but that's a rough idea of what The Flavor That Kills sound like to me. The word that springs immediately to mind is eclectic.
The three of us got the chance to talk about a whole bunch of things, including their spectacular new album Secrits. 
LINKS
The Flavor That Kills on Bandcamp
The Flavor That Kills on FB
The Flavor That Kills on Spotify

Episode 809 - With the album Mine Would Be the Sun, ROB NESBITT, aka THE SUITESIXTEEN, performs an "autopsy" on a love story about teens... NOT a teen love story.

Twenty-five years in the making, with "Mine Would Be the Sun," Rob Nesbitt, aka The SuiteSixteen, has created one of the most comprehensive love stories. It is a love story about teenagers, not a teen love story—a subtle difference, but still a difference. 
LINKS
Rob Nesbitt, aka The SuiteSixteen, on Bandcamp
The SuiteSixteen on IG
The SuiteSixteen on FB

Episode 808 - Do not go gentle into that good night - the story of X-RAIDED.

There are prisoners and then there are people who find themselves in prison.
X-Raided is an artist who falls into the latter category.
X-Raided was released after serving 26 years. And in the ultimate irony, he completed his sentence months before the world went into its own kind of prison - the COVID lockdown. Undeterred, he remained laser-focused on his career as an artist, using his platform to advocate for criminal justice reform, and his continued evolution as a man, mentoring younger people. His resilience and continued relevance in the rap industry make X-Raided an intriguing and influential figure in hip-hop history.
To listen to his catalog is to bear witness to growth. The line from a song like “Who’s the Ho” to “The Sunken Place,” much like life itself - in the joint or not - is not a straight one.
X-Raided’s artistic catalog is a document to the growth of the man and the artist.
LINKS
X-Raided
X-Raided on IG
X-Raided on Spotify
Strange Music
 

Episode 807 - With his debut solo album, Rock & Roll Diary, BILLY ALEXANDER steps into the spotlight.

As our favorite Rock and Roll Ambassador, bass player Jimmy Ashhurst, said in the very first episode, “How do you market classic rock when it’s not yet classic?”
Billy Alexander, the multi-talented guitarist and a cornerstone of the prog-rock outfit YYNOT, has done time as a sideman to John Waite and Anna Nalick, has produced, written, and recorded numerous artists, and with his nine-song debut solo album, Rock & Roll Diary, steps into the spotlight.
In essence, Billy Alexander's work is a masterclass in balancing complexity with accessibility. While we may not have answered the question of how to market classic rock that is not yet classic, it’s nice to know there are still acolytes out there writing the tunes and stomping the stages.
LINKS
Billy on the web
Billy on Bandcamp
Billy on Spotify

Episode 806 - WAKE THE KIDS AND PHONE THE NEIGHBORS (just don't tell the FBI) Brian Teasley of Man or Astroman? stopped by for a career spanning conversation.

WAKE THE KIDS AND PHONE THE NEIGHBORS (just don't tell the FBI). Brian Teasley of Man or Astroman? stopped by for a career-spanning conversation. 
LINKS
Man or Astroman? on Bandcamp

Episode 805 - Shufflepuck - the band you NEED to know. Get to know and hear them first. They are the reason this podcast exists!

The reason this podcast lives! Find out!

Episode 804 - Dive into the captivating world of SkyDxddy—a trailblazing artist whose raw authenticity and innovative sound redefine contemporary music. #SkyDxddy #Music

While SkyDxddy's artistry is rooted in deep introspection and raw emotion, one can't help but hope for her evolution toward a future built around peace and joy. Nevertheless, her willingness to explore the depths of the human experience is a testament to her commitment to authenticity and truth—a rare quality in today's music industry.
LINKS: 
SkyDxddy on the Web
SkyDxddy on IG
SkyDxddy on TikTok
SkyDxddy on YouTube
SkyDxddy on Spotify
 
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