2 DAYS TO GO!!! I'm excited to announce my upcoming interview with Glenn and Lauren of @tremoursmusic.bsky.social , dropping this Friday, July 10, on all major streaming platforms. Whilst you wait, don't miss out on one of the best albums of 2026, 'Fragments'! tremours.bandcamp.com/album/fragme...

IT'S OFFICIAL Surprise Cast #258 @hollycoley.bsky.social joined me to discuss her SF community #specklestudio, the life of being a ceramicist, love for Stephen King, & more. Take a listen and let us know what you think: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... www.specklestudio.com

ICYMI What a week it was! Check out #liamjeffers' review of a classic #ledzeppelin album! surprisecast.my.canva.site/liamon-the-r.... Hear my interviews with #snowcuffs and @shapeslikepeople.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... @hollycoley.bsky.social interview lands tomorrow!

Brand new episode drops Friday, July 10! I sat down with @tremoursmusic.bsky.social to discuss lockdown creativity, touring with @garynumanofficial.bsky.social , and their stunning album 'Fragments'. Hear our chit-chat on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or Podbean. #dreampop www.tremoursmusic.com

Lots of great music to check out today! A toast to @eardrumbuzzradio.bsky.social for the 6th anniversary weekend. In addition, @weddingpresent.bsky.social pushed out another blistering KEXP performance with #rachaelwood on the axe! youtu.be/ktf5DLxJ9T8?...

IT'S OFFICIAL Surprise Cast #257 Carl and Kat Mann from @shapeslikepeople.bsky.social share their journey through music and insights into their gorgeous album 'Under the Rainbow.' Give it a good listen and let us know what you think! @janglepophub.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Thanks to @eardrumbuzzradio.bsky.social for hosting such an event. Catch my special set July 3 & 4 as I explore the music that gives me a sense of transcendence. Friday, July 3: 6:00 AM & 5:00 PM (pdt) Saturday, July 4: 6:00 AM & 11:00 PM (pdt) Hope you'll tune in! @shorediverecords.bsky.social

Check out @liam.jeffers thoughtful analysis of a classic Led Zeppelin album, 'Houses of the Holy'. Let us know what you think in the comments. We invite respectful conversation! Copy, paste, and enjoy the write up: surprisecast.my.canva.site/liamon-the-r... #albumreview #musiccritic #ledzeppelin

IT'S OFFICIAL Surprise Cast #256 Kick off the week with this warm episode. Chicago's shoegaze band, #snowcuffs discussed art inspirations, traveling, and their lovely new EP, 'Sweet Gravity'. Listen. Like. Share with the world. #dreampop #chicago #podcast Link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

IN JUST 2 DAYS!!! Monday, June 29 Neil and Stephanie joined me to discuss topics such as imposter syndrome, travel and art, songwriting, and their latest sublime EP 'Sweet Gravity'. Check out their dreamy video for the song, "Burst" #dreampop #snowcuffs #chicago www.youtube.com/watch?v=M04q...

IT'S OFFICIAL SURPRISE CAST #255 Enjoy this new episode w/ #jasonbemislawrence. He talks candidly about his album, 'The Grand Routine', playing drums for #deanandbritta and fatherhood. #indie #songwriter #luna Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

JUST 5 MORE DAYS! Snowcuffs joined me to discuss their latest EP 'Sweet Gravity,' musical journeys, creative processes, and the influence of art and travel on their work. snowcuffs.bandcamp.com/album/sweet-... #snowcuffs #dreampop #indierock # #dkfm #bigsonicradio #chicago #podcast #interview

Liam Jeffers joins Surprise Cast as an aspiring music critic. Each month, he'll review albums with sharp insight. First piece drops July 1, 2026. Get ready, Zeppelin fans! #liamjeffers #musiccritic #albumreviews #ledzeppelin www.instagram.com/liam.jeffers/

IT'S OFFICIAL Surprise Cast #254 Enjoy my conversation w/ electro pop musician, @hannahlew.bsky.social We discuss motherhood, Bay Area life, and her exceptional new s/t album. @nightschoolrecords.bsky.social #electropop #snythpop Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Hats off to Simon for joining me on Surprise Cast. Through the lens of Ethan Hawke's Rules for a Knight, we explored his extraordinary memoir, In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor, and Me. Hear the chat on Monday, August 10. @bellaunion.bsky.social @cocteauofficial.bsky.social linktr.ee/mrsimonraymo...?

Joe Lally of The Messthetics joined me to discuss early influences, simplicity in composition, 'Deface the Currency' album, and stories from Fugazi. Listen Monday, June 15, on all major podcast platforms. #themessthetics #fugazi #punk #jazz #newalbum #podcast #interview www.themessthetics.com#/

A massive thank you to guitarist Rachael Wood for joining me on Surprise Cast yesterday. Tune in this summer as she shares the stories behind the @weddingpresent.bsky.social and her brand new solo album. Don't miss it! #guitarist #indiemusic #podcast #interview rachaelwoodguitar.com

BIG thanks to Neil Hill @shopfiresmusic.bsky.social for joining Surprise Cas today to discuss songwriting, AI, personal challenges, & his dreamy new album, 'The Old Works'. Let the guitar pop transport your mind. @janglepophub.bsky.social #podcast #lofipop shopfires.bandcamp.com/album/the-ol...

A toast to Emma Gerson (Lucky Break)! We talked about female identity, academic struggles, inspiration, and her new album made it! Enjoy this SF treat! #luckybreak #firerecords #bighasslemedia #indierock luckybreakofficial.bandcamp.com/album/made-it

IT'S OFFICIAL Surprise Cast #251 Kick off your week with these Bay Area creatives. Hear them discuss music, art, a new album, and a big Bay Area festival June 3–20. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... @yeaming.bsky.social @dandyboyrecords.bsky.social #totalaccordagency #musicfestival

Join the music listening party on Surprise Cast www.instagram.com/p/DY-JB5im7WX/ (directions incuded) Press play at 11:05 AM PDT / 2:05 PM EDT / 7:05 PM (UK). Listen, comment, chat with fans, & ask Ricardo Fiel questions on Sunday, May 31. @mooncowboymusic.bsky.social #1991recordings #shoegaze

UPCOMING EPISODE! Monday, June 1 Hear Tyla discuss her father's musical inspirations & @yeaming.bsky.social share her experience in a singing class. The SF Total Accord Music Festival begins on June 3. Tix: www.totalaccordagency.com Grab the new YM album! yea-ming.bandcamp.com/album/residue

Tonight is the night! 32 years since I last saw this legendary band. They'll take the San Francisco stage by shoegaze storm. Welcome back #chapterhouse! #shoegaze #sfconcert #live105radio #kalxradio #kzsu #podcast #surprisecast chapterhouseofficial.com

Bay Area creatives Yea-Ming Chen & Tyla Jones joined Surprise Cast to discuss music, art, a new album, and a big Bay Area festival June 3–20. @dandyboyrecords.bsky.social @yeaming.bsky.social #totalaccordagency #indiepop #musicfestival www.totalaccordagency.com yea-ming.bandcamp.com/album/residue

IT'S OFFICIAL Surprise Cast #250 Gavin Dunbar, bass, shares insights on Camera Obscura’s creative process, latest USA tour, and reissue of Biggest Bluest Hi-Fi album. @camera-obscura.bsky.social @mergerecords.bsky.social @elefantrecords1.bsky.social Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

NEXT UP ON SURPRISE CAST! Listen to Gavin Dunbar (bass/Camera Obscura) talk about a challenging time. Hear the full interview on Tuesday, May 26! @camera-obscura.bsky.social #glasgow #indie #podcast #interview

I'm super honored to have #closelobsters @seaofdays.bsky.social #luckybreak #bookoflove #thedarlingbuds on the show this week. Thank you for supporting these musicians and Surprise Cast. *Please note, I'll share these pre-recorded interviews on streaming platforms at a later date.

COMING UP NEXT! Gavin Dunbar, bass, shares insights on Camera Obscura’s creative process, love for Joy Division/New Order, and reissue of Biggest Bluest Hi-Fi. Available to stream on Tuesday. @camera-obscura.bsky.social @elefantrecords1.bsky.social @mergerecords.bsky.social #indiepop #glasgow

IT'S OFFICIAL! Surprise Cast #249 Hear my fun chat with The Julies on their new album 'Cherisher', creative evolution, influences, and powerful personal stories. Listen, like, & share with the world! #thejulies #postpunk #dreampop #philadelphia #podcast Link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

ICYMI Enjoy my podcast interview with singer-songwriter/guitarist of Chapterhouse. He speaks openly about the UK tour, personal challenges, albums and song analysis. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... #chapterhouse #shoegaze #dreampop #rachelgoswell #sisterraydavies #podcast #interview

IT'S OFFICIAL SURPRISE CAST #248 The @thesuncharms.bsky.social discuss friendship, songwriting, Sheffield culture & their glowing new album 'Darkening Sky'. Listen. Like. Share. Link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... @sundayrecords.bsky.social #shoegaze #indie #sheffield #richardhawley

SURPRISE CAST SUNDAY Sunday, May 31st, we're bringing the dreamy vibes with Moon Cowboy. Don't miss this live listening party experience on Instagram. Stay tuned for more details. @mooncowboymusic.bsky.social @thisismaps.bsky.social #shoegaze #dreampop #DKFM #lisbon

Surprise Cast A Message from Marcus Palmer! The full interview with The Suncharms drops tomorrow on all social media platforms. Don't miss it. You'll love the friendship that shines through the conversation. @thesuncharms.bsky.social @sundayrecords.bsky.social thesuncharms.bandcamp.com/music

Check out this nice review of @thesuncharms.bsky.social Darkening Sky album. I agree with the writer, "it has a beautiful flow". Hear my interview with Marcus and Chris on Tuesday, May 19th. @sundayrecords.bsky.social #shoegaze #dreampop #interview #podcast spillmagazine.com/spill-album-...

EARWORM OF THE DAY! Truly one for the ages. Turn the volume up to the moon! theasteroidno4.bandcamp.com/track/prayer #theasteroidno4 #dreampop #noisepop #psychpop

"Sing Your Song" 🖤 ... a reworked older collage-painting, trying to put new life into an older, tired piece 🖤✨️ #music #sing #singer #gigposter #musicart

UPCOMING EPISODE Enjoy my conversation w/ Marcus & Chris from The Suncharms. We discuss Sheffield culture, friendship, & the creativity behind their glowing album Darkening Sky. Not to be missed on Tuesday. @thesuncharms.bsky.social @sundayrecords.bsky.social #dreampop #indiepop #sheffield

IT'S OFFICIAL SURPRISE CAST #247 Andy Sherriff of Chapterhouse joins me to discuss the personal challenges, UK tour, album/song analysis, and the band’s next chapter. Listen. Like. Share. #chapterhouse #slowdive #sisterraydavies #podcast #shoegaze Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Listen to episode #247 with Andrew Sherriff of Chapterhouse discussing creativity, identity, collaboration, challenges & the “Whirlpool 35” tour. Thursday, May 14, 2026, on all major podcast channels. chapterhouseofficial.com #shoegaze #dreampop #podcast #interview #chapterhouse #kexp

IT'S OFFICIAL SURPRISE CAST Enjoy this fun, powerful episode. Brian talks early influences, Catherine Wheel’s rise, songwriting, childhood impact, and Good Day Father with #tanyadonelly. Listen & share Surprise Cast! Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... #catherinewheel #gooddayfather

On Monday, you'll get a chance to hear Brian talk about his musical journey including his time in #thecatherinewheel and collaboration with #tanyadonelly for the awesome project Good Day Father! Waiting on deck are... #chapterhouse @thesuncharms.bsky.social #thejulies gooddayfather.bandcamp.com

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 I'm honored to share my podcast conversation w/ vocalist/guitarist, Andrew Sherriff, from the legendary shoegaze band, Chapterhouse. We dive into the creative process, album releases, touring, etc. chapterhouseofficial.com #chapterhouse #shoegaze #podcast #interview #dkfm

BRIAN FUTTER A talented musician merging legacy with reinvention, Brian rose with #catherinewheel, shaping an atmospheric, emotionally rich sound. Now, with #gooddayfatherband and #tanya_donelly, he keeps creating & evolving. May 11 is the podcast! gooddayfather.bandcamp.com/track/sonic-...

IT'S OFFICIAL SURPRISE CAST #245 Take a listen to my conversation with Chris Connelly. We dive into the legacy of Fini Tribe, Ministry’s Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste, and more! Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... @shamelesspromotion.bsky.social #chrisconnelly #waxtrax #finitribe

CHECK out these upcoming episodes with #brianfutter @thesuncharms.bsky.social #thejulies #industrial #alternative #postpunk #dreampop #shoegaze Please enjoy my interview with #chrisconnelly on Monday, May 4th! Thank you for supporting their work and Surprise Cast!

Did you know a Fini Tribe compilation dropped in 2025? The Sheer Action of the Fini Tribe 1982–1987 features key tracks across CD, vinyl, and digital platforms. Hear the Chris Connelly interview on Monday, May 4! chrisconnelly.bandcamp.com/album/the-sh... @shamelesspromotion.bsky.social #podcast

Upcoming Surprise Cast Listen to Chris Connelly (Fini Tribe/Ministry/Pigface) talk about Fini Tribe finding their own sound. Hear the full interview on Monday. May the 4th be with you! chrisconnelly.bandcamp.com/album/the-sh... @shamelesspromotion.bsky.social #chrisconnelly #finitribe #podcast

This week, jump into the world of Chris Connelly (Fini Tribe / Ministry / Pigface). A singer-songwriter and author with deep roots in experimental, industrial, and electronic music, his catalog is deep! Hear my full conversation with him on May 4. @shamelesspromotion.bsky.social #industrial #trance

IT'S OFFICIAL SURPRISE CAST #244 Enjoy my conversation with drummer extraordinaire Amelia Haldane of Brontës. She talks about growing up in a musical household, the band’s collaborative process, and their brand-new self-titled album. Listen. Like. Share. Link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Are you ready for more Surprise Cast episodes? Get ready to enjoy my conversations with #brontes #laptopband #chrisconnelly #brianfutter Thank you for following these talented musicians and Surprise Cast! #podcastshow #interviews