Fans With Bands
On each show we bring together a band and some fans to talk about music, life, and whatever the hell else we want to talk about. It can be difficult to have a conversation with your favorite band at a show or online. We bring the fans together with the bands for a more in depth conversation.
Episodes

Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Blood Rune Sigil
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
In this episode, we talk with Dan, Dusty, and Grant from Blood Rune Sigil. They have been busy since the last time we talked. Their latest album called Never Odd Or Even is a leap forward for the band. We talked about the new music, line-up changes, and all the other stellar work they have coming soon. This includes new music videos from Zeroes And Ones Studios as well as a new four song live EP called Lucid Sonic Dreamscapes which will be out on August 20th. Be sure to check out all the new Blood Rune Sigil material and then mark your calendar for August 22nd and come see them live at Fuzz Fest 9 in the legendary Blind Pig in Ann Arbor.
Blood Rune Sigil
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Fret Rescue
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Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Stonecutters
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
In this episode, we talk with Brian from Stonecutters. Fists full of aggression with riffs that pummel you into submission is how I think of the music of Kentucky’s Stonecutters. I had the honor of spending some time talking with Brian about their new album Eye Of The Skull, their approach to songwriting, a bit of Brian’s influences and musical career, and of course pizza toppings. Be sure to catch Stonecutters live when you get a chance.
They will be on tour with Cavalcade and Mound Builders starting on August 1st in Kalamazoo Mi with stops in Lafayette Indiana (August 2), and Louisville Kentucky (August 3). Follow them on social media for the latest news and tour dates.
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Fret Rescue
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Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Trash Fiasco
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
In this episode, we talk with Frank from Trash Fiasco. This punk band from Chicago is eclectic and energetic with sludgy guitars, riveting rhythms, and vibrant vocals. It was great to talk with Frank about the band and their new album Exist as Instructed which includes tunes that have a Melvin-ish heaviness blended with rockabilly and psychedelic grooves. During our conversation we talked about influences, motivations, and pizza toppings.
Trash Fiasco
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Fret Rescue
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Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
General 11
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
In this episode, we talk with Eric, Ivan and Damien from General 11. They are putting a fresh and vibrant spin on alternative rock that is both heavy and groovy. It was great to spend some time talking with them about how they got started, their inspirations, what keeps them motivated and their plans for the future. As always, we closed out a great conversation with our favorite topic: pizza toppings!
You can catch General 11 with Chris Jericho’s Kuarantine at the Diesel Concert Lounge on July 5th
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Fret Rescue
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Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Sonic Smut
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
In this episode, we talk with Mike and Alison from Sonic Smut. Their debut self-titled album is spectacular. Their music is heavy, groovy, funky, inventive and infectious. During our time together we talked about origins and inspirations and more. We wrapped it up with our favorite topic: Pizza. Check it out!
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Fret Rescue
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Wednesday May 29, 2024
Sunday Sip May 26, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
In this episode, you get your host sharing the Life In Michigan newsletter called the Sunday Sip. We had some scheduling conflicts the last couple weeks which led to a lack of band interviews to feature, so we decided to share something different. The newsletter is over on Substack. It is an off-shoot of our online magazine where we share a personal essay, list events coming up, what we are reading, what we are listening to, and more. . Check it out!
Sunday Sip
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Fret Rescue
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Wednesday May 15, 2024
Annex Void
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
In this episode, we talk with Gabby, Sam, David, Rob, and Stewart from Annex Void. Their debut album Will I Dream is phenomenal. Not only are the members of this band extremely talented players, they are superb songwriters. Their heavy technical progressive music is jaw-dropping. We spent some time talking about how the band came together, what they love about their new album, their musical influences, and more. We wrapped it up with our favorite topic: Pizza. Check it out!
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Fret Rescue
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Wednesday May 01, 2024
Laddermatch
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
In this episode, we talk with Erik, Dustin, Myke, and Zack of Laddermatch. Their debut album “A Tired Sleep Won’t Fix” is a wildly intense maelstrom of heavy music. Our conversation touched on how the band came together, the recording of the debut album, musical influences, and more. We wrapped it up with our favorite topic: Pizza. Check it out!
Laddermatch
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Fret Rescue
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
The Picassos
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
In this episode, we talk with Charles, Dan, Thorin, and Joe. The band describes themselves as Avant-Goth, Cemetery Punk, and Death Folk. The reality is that this is an adventurous, highly original and intriguing band. We talked about how the band formed, their name, their debut album, dream gigs and more. As usual, we found time to talk about pizza.
The Picassos
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Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
GIG -The Art of Michigan Music and Album Reviews
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
In this episode, Chuck is on vacation but has left a couple of album reviews featuring the new record by Room 101 called Apostasy and the new Carbon Decoy called Superstition Plagues the Purity of All. Each of these are incredible albums that you’ll want in your collection.
Chuck also chats about a monster three day event called GIG - The Art of Michigan Music which is coming up on November 8, 9, and 10th at ART 634 in Jackson, Michigan. GIG - The Art of Michigan music shines a bright spotlight on the artists who bring you the concert photography, gig posters, album artwork, and t-shirt art. Over the three days there will be food, beverages, and a lot of great Michigan Music in addition to the art exhibit. Many thanks to Experience Jackson, Ogma Brewing, Life In Michigan, and Manchester Underground Music and Art for their sponsorship.
Room 101
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GIG Sponsors: Experience Jackson, Ogma Brewing, Life In Michigan, Manchester Underground Music and Art
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Fret Rescue
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