MEMORABLE PODCAST MOMENT Listen to Gretchen DeVault from @theblueherons.bsky.social share her appreciation for the Artist in Residence experience and how it influenced her collaboration with Andy Jossi. In case you missed the full interview! Links: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

UPCOMING INTERVIEW Let's shine a spotlight on this UK band! 3 wonderful EPs, on one new album. Catch a sneak peek of our fun chat later this week. For now, hop on the Railcard ride! @slumberlandrecords.com @skepwax.bsky.social #dollymixture #thrashingdoves #northernsoul railcardband.bandcamp.com

You’ll have a chance to connect with fellow SLP fans and interact with the band. They're giving away test pressings as well...a not to be missed event Thursday, April 9, 2026 12pm (PDT) / 3pm (EDT) / 8pm (UK) @shapeslikepeople.bsky.social shapeslikepeople.bandcamp.com/merch/under-...

IT'S OFFICIAL SURPRISE CAST #241 Launch your week with this warm & informative episode featuring @theblueherons.bsky.social Gretchen and Andy discuss friendship, inspirations, & the brand-new album, 'Demon Slayer' on @shelfliferecords.bandcamp.com Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

FIRED up to release more Surprise Cast episodes. Next up, we have the jingle-jangle band, @theblueherons.bsky.social , which will drop Mon, April 6. Don't miss it! #railcard #chrisbrokaw #tanyadonelly #brontes @shelfliferecords.bandcamp.com @slumberlandrecords.com #firerecords #lastnightfromglasgow

Take in the majestic beauty! I never thought I'd see Balloon (Ian Bickerton) perform this song live. What an absolute treat! "LOVE KNOWS NO JEALOUSY" @ianfromballoon.bsky.social #folkpop #acousticpop balloontheband.bandcamp.com/album/gas-n-... youtu.be/90Q7RQ9FkxM?...

SURPRISE CAST HIGHLIGHT “He taught me to be original. Do you. You gotta be yourself… be your own man.” — Jeffrey on working with John Lee Hooker Jr. In case you missed episode #240 w/ Jeffrey James Horan, simply click on the link. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... #blues #soul #biscuitsandblues

A big shout out to #thecords #fugazi @holliekenniff.bsky.social #aircooled #camerobscura I've been enjoying your albums! #indiepop #punk #dreampop #ambient #janglepop #electronic #disco Thank you for supporting these musicians!

Upcoming Episode w/ The Blue Herons In this short audio clip, hear Andy Jossi talk about his love for the Welsh band, The Alarm. The Blue Herons album, Demon Slayer, will arrive on FRIDAY, APRIL 3. theblueherons.com @theblueherons.bsky.social @shelfliferecords.bandcamp.com #janglepop #podcast

Big shoutout to Chris & Tanya for joining me on Surprise Cast a few days ago! We had a great conversation about: • creative process • their soothing new EP, 'The Undone is Done Again' + song analysis @tanyadonelly.bsky.social #chrisbrokaw #codeine #belly firerecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-un...

I spoke w/ The Blue Herons (Gretchen & Andy), about their music & creative journey. The episode will be available on all streaming platforms. The new album, Demon Slayer, arrives on Friday, April 3. @theblueherons.bsky.social @shelfliferecords.bandcamp.com theblueherons.com #janglepop #podcast

IT'S OFFICIAL SURPRISE CAST #240 Check out my interview with the great blues songwriter and guitarist. We discuss battling addiction, collaborating w/ John Lee Hooker Jr. and stories behind some of his wonderful songs. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... #johnleehookerjr #theblues #podcast

On Monday, check out the new episode (#240) with #jeffreyjameshoran, the great blues guitarist from the Bay Area! Waiting on deck are Railcard, The Blue Herons, and Brontës. @skepwax.bsky.social @slumberlandrecords.com @theblueherons.bsky.social #lastnightfromglasgow #Brontës #interview #podcast

A big shout out to Joe for chatting it up on Surprise Cast today. He discussed the songwriting process, Fugazi albums, and the brand new The Messthetics/James Brandon Lewis album, 'Deface the Currency'. #themessthetics #fugazi #bassist #podcast #interview #punk #jazz www.themessthetics.com#/

Another sparkler from the beloved TCS and a little help from a Camera Obscura friend :). Bravo! @johndouglas.bsky.social @trashcansinatras.bsky.social #scotland #indie #newsingle #upcomingnewalbum www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlux...

UPCOMING EPISODE! The next episode drops on Monday, March 30. This great blues musician lifts the curtain on his life, including life in the Bay Area, his struggles with addiction, collaborations w/ John Lee Hooker Jr., & song analysis. #jeffreyjameshoran #johnleehookerjr www.jeffreyjameshoran.com

IT'S OFFICIAL SURPRISE CAST #239 CHECK out my friendly chat with father-daughter duo, Neal and Melissa McCullough. We discuss life in Northern Ireland, AI, Willis Wonderland pop-up book, and their amazing work as graphic designers. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... handdrawncreative.co.uk

Listen to Neal talk about his appreciation for Allee Willis, the great American songwriter. Melissa provides great insight on how art is a form a thoughtful self-expression. The full interview will arrive on Monday, March 23. #handdrawncreative #graphicdesign #illustrators handdrawncreative.co.uk

Surprise Cast recommends these fantastic albums. Enjoy some improvised punk/jazz by The Messthetics and zippy indie tunes from Lush. #jazz #punk #washingtondc #london #indie #albumrecommendations #themessthetics #lushband themessthetics.bandcamp.com/album/deface... lushofficial.bandcamp.com

Surprise Cast & Shapes Like People are co-hosting an album listening party for the brand new SLP album, 'Under the Rainbow'. Don't miss this special event on April 9, via Bandcamp, 12pm(pdt) // 8pm(edt). shapeslikepeople.bandcamp.com/merch/under-... @shapeslikepeople.bsky.social #shoegaze

UPCOMING EPISODE May 4, 2026 Chris joined me to discuss life in Edinburgh; collaborations w/ Paul Barker & Al Jourgensen; and an awesome new Fini Tribe compilation titled The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe: 1982-1987. @shamelesspromotion.bsky.social #finitribe #ministry #waxtrax chrisconnelly.com

IT'S OFFICIAL SURPRISE CAST #238 TAKE a listen to my insightful interview with Paul Lockett. He spoke about musical inspirations & the creative process behind his latest album, 'Night Call'. You'll learn quite a bit! @skypatterns.bsky.social #electronic Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

CHECK out these upcoming episodes w/ Sky Patterns, Neal and Melissa McCullough, Jeffery James Horan, and Railcard. Thank you for supporting them & Surprise Cast! @skypatterns.bsky.social #handdrawncreative #jeffreyjameshoran #railcard #coldwave #indie #graphicdesign #blues #podcast #interview

A big thank you to Brian Futter of Good Day Father. We discussed... - childhood memories - passion for music/early influences - proud moments with Catherine Wheel - collaboration w/ Tanya Donelly Look for the interview to drop on April 26. #gooddayfather #shoegaze #catherinewheel #tanyadonelly

This band continues to release infectious tunes that linger in the ears for a lifetime!

Upcoming Surprise Cast Episode The thoughtful & creative musician, Paul Lockett of Sky Patterns, discusses the nuts & bolts of assembling the "nocturnal" Night Call album. Many practical takeaways! Album listen: skypatterns.bandcamp.com/album/night-... @skypatterns.bsky.social #indie #podcast

OFFICIAL PODCAST SURPRISE CAST #236 Oscars! Oscars! Oscars! Check out the latest episode w/ my friends, Susie, Michael, and Jason, as we make the predictions for this year's 98th Academy Awards. Agree or disagree? #academyawards @jasonlostinaforest.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

IT'S OFFICIAL SURPRISE CAST #236 I spoke w/ Dusty Reske of Rocketship. We discussed life in Sacramento, the reissue of the 1996 album, 'A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness', Slumberland Records, & an upcoming West Coast tour. @slumberlandrecords.com #indiepop podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

The Blue Herons recently joined me in the Surprise Cast studio to discuss extraordinary stories, musical influences, Shelflife Records, & their amazing new album, 'Demon Slayer'. Hear the full interview on April 8. @theblueherons.bsky.social #janglepop @shelfliferecords.bandcamp.com #janglepop

CHECK out these upcoming interviews with #rocketshipband @jasonlostinaforest.bsky.social #susielitman #michaelhare #handdrawncreative @skypatterns.bsky.social . Thank you for following them and Surprise Cast! #electronic #academyawards #coldwave #graphicdesign #illustration #indiepop #podcast

Upcoming Surprise Cast Episode! I spoke w/ Amelia Haldane, a great drummer for the band Brontës. She shared valuable insights into the band's creative process, musical influences, upcoming album (arriving on April 21), #lastnightfromglasgow #indiepop shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/products/bro...

Calling all #kitchensofdistinction fans...plenty of stripped down shimmer! #stephenhero #patrickfitzgerald #dreampop #alternative #120minutes #london #manchester #julianswales patrickfitzgerald.bandcamp.com/album/an-ach...

Are you ready for the 'Cherisher' album listening party on March 10, 2026? Join fans and members of The Julies' band as we celebrate the release of this gorgeous album. The party begins at 7pm(est) on Instagram. www.instagram.com/p/DVg16cHD5N_/ #thejulies #dreampop #shoegaze #thebigtakeover

IT'S OFFICIAL SURPRISE CAST #235 CHECK out my interview w/ James and Karla. The duo discusses life in Atlanta, childhood influences, collaborating with Mark Gardener of Ride, new album & more. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... @rideox4official.bsky.social #silkdaisys #dreampop #shoegaze

I had a lovely time w/ the indiepop band, Railcard. We chatted about extraordinary personal stories, their new album, touring, etc. The interview will drop in April. Check out their swoony music! railcardband.bandcamp.com/album/railcard @skepwax.bsky.social @slumberlandrecords.com

UPCOMING SURPRISE CAST EPISODE March 24, 2026 Look for my spirited interview with Father-Daughter creatives Neal (Hand Drawn Creative) and Melissa McCullough. We discuss... - graphic design - AI on the art world - pop up book project handdrawncreative.co.uk/about #graphicdesign #mikiberenyi #art

UPCOMING SURPRISE CAST EPISODE My friends join me in a cinematic discussion about this year's Oscar nominations. We share our predictions for the major categories. Take a listen on March 12. So fun! #michaelhare @jasonlostinaforest.bsky.social #susielitman #academyawards #movies #hamnet

Check out these upcoming interviews. Each one will be available for download/streaming on major social media platforms. Thank you for following Surprise Cast! #silkdaisys #rocketship @skypatterns.bsky.social #atlanta #portland #manchester #noisepop #electronic #altrock #interview #podcast

COMING UP ON SURPRISE CAST! Check out my conversation w/ Rocketship's frontman, Dusty Reske. We chatted about memorable concert experiences, Slumberland Records, and the story behind the 30th Anniversary of the indie gem, 'A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness'. @slumberlandrecords.com #indie

IT'S OFFICIAL SURPRISE CAST #234 Enjoy my interview w/ Pete, master of the post-rock/ambient/shoegaze sound. We discuss neo-liberalism, AI, and the powerful new album, 'Forever the Optimist'. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... #thistlesifter #ambient #shoegaze #postrock #podcast

Why does this album kick ass? - Vocals are wonderfully hypnotic - Melodies shimmer often and brightly Hear my interview with the band on March 4. We go deep inside the album, mastering collaboration with Ride's Mark Gardener, and more. #silkdaisys #dreampop silkdaisys.bandcamp.com/album/silk-d...

Surprise Cast will join up w/Carl and Kat Mann, from the band Shapes Like People. We're going to honor their upcoming album, 'Under the Rainbow'. Get ready to chat w/ the band/fans and hear some beautiful indie pop. @shapeslikepeople.bsky.social shapeslikepeople.bandcamp.com/merch/under-...

Enjoy the sparkling new single by Scotland's finest, Trashcan Sinatras. Also, join the TCS community on Facebook. It's a great place to discuss music and admiration for the band's amazing body of work! @trashcansinatras.bsky.social @johndouglas.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z-v...

IT'S OFFICIAL SURPRISE CAST #233 Enjoy my talk with the talented singer-songwriter, producer Charlie Nieland! We discussed: - great album 'Stories From The Borderlines' - creative process @charlienieland.bsky.social @shamelesspromotion.bsky.social Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Join us today on Instagram to celebrate on the most sparkling indie albums of all time. Head on over to Facebook at 10am(pt), 1pm(et), 6pm(uk) to participate with fans and band! @subpop.bsky.social #velocitygirlband #albumlisteningparty #indiemusic Location: www.instagram.com/p/DUtIUsxFDrt/

UPCOMING ALBUM LISTENING PARTY! Come celebrate the release of The Julies' shimmery/post-punky brand new album, Cherisher. You'll get a chance to chat with other fans and the band. Invite your friends on March 10, 7pm(et). www.instagram.com/surprisecast_/ #thejulies #shiverpop #postpunk #albumparty

¡Simpatico! Listening Party Very excited about this event on February 22, 9pm(uk), 1pm(eat), 10am(pdt). Join us on Instagram (Surprise Cast) to celebrate one of the most ear infectious indie albums of all time. Invite your friends. www.instagram.com/p/DUtIUsxFDrt/ @subpop.bsky.social #velocitygirl

IT'S OFFICIAL SURPRISE CAST #232 Listen to this heartwarming episode with @carrierstheband.bsky.social Curt discusses his new album, Every Time I Feel Afraid, Ohio upbringing, faith, & creative collaborations. #americana #bryandevendorf @brassland.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

CHECK OUT these upcoming episodes. Each one will be available for download/streaming on major social media platforms! @carrierstheband.bsky.social @charlienieland.bsky.social #thistlesifter #silkdaisys Don't forget about our album listening party with indie darlings, Velocity Girl on Feb. 22.

FEBRUARY 22, 2026 Surprise Cast & Velocity Girl are excited to co-host a smashing listening party. We'll honor the indie remastered album ¡Simpatico! The listening party will take place on Surprise Cast's Instagram page. www.instagram.com/surprisecast_/ @subpop.bsky.social #velocitygirl #indiepop