Independent music, industry news, interviews and more with your host Dani Cutler. New shows every Thursday! Dani worked in independent radio for over 16 years in Phoenix, AZ supporting local and independent artists, and was deemed ”Scene Mom” by the community. Since then she has made the move to Massachusetts but will be a cheerleader for indie artists no matter where she lives.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Time: ~45 min.
Episode 26! Back with a regular show full of music news, music history, and some kick ass music that span many different genres!
LINKS:
Spotify to roll out a "deluxe" version later this year
Audio is a beacon of trust in an age of AI
"The ick" and "boop" added to the Cambridge Dictionary among 3200 new words and phrases
MUSIC:
Brad Marino - Ramones and Stones
The Darts - My Heart is a Graveyard
Tiger Bomb - Baby Come On
Talk Chalk - Hot Dog Detective
Sara Robinson - So High
Robin Lane - Man Like You
Looking Glass War - See You in Hell Liberty Bell
Gunshots or Fireworks - Greetings from Anywhere
Joe Jennings MVP'S - Doing Time on the Company Dime
Erin Ash Sullivan - Baltimore
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Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Time: ~30 min.
Episode 25! A quickie for you- I've got a little music news, your marketing tip, and just an update on life, the universe, and everything! Enjoy!
LINKS:
Rock Garden Records Presents: Evolution July 26 & 27
Fake Steve Perry Scams Journey Fan
MUSIC:
Ghost Moone - Beauregard
The Darts - Pour Another
buRgandy juRk - and now foR a cigaRette
Electric Sol - The Best Thing
Mutual Admiration Society - Heavy Music
Dan E.T. - Round Trip
Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com
Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Time: ~1 hour
Episode 24! You've heard several of their artists on the show over the past 6 months, and now I'm introducing you to the dynamic duo behind Rock Garden Records- Lisa and Todd Erickson! Their origin story is for everyone, whether you are in the music industry, or just a casual listener. It's all about community and lifting each other up.
LINKS:
Rock Garden Records Presents: Evolution July 26 & 27
MUSIC:
Jennifer Tefft & the Strange- Caffeine
Adam Sherman- Massachusetts Night
Holy Smoke- Bye Bye Love
John Powhida- Idling
Robin Lane- Out Of The Ashes
Smitt E. Smitty and the Fezztones- Bye Bye Sunday Afternoon
Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com
Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Time: ~50min.
Episode 23 is here! I went out to the Boston area again to check out a show, in which the venue gave me big DT Phoenix vibes. AND I had a plus one from Phoenix join me! I've got your music news, history, and more this episode. Plus music from Parlour Bells, The Shang Hi Los, Dorsten, Camille Sledge and more!
LINKS:
Patreon makes some changes to better support the creator economy
Rapper BG needs government approval to produce music
GenZ likes to touch things, which is why they love vinyl, CDs and Books (under a paywall, but in Chrome you can right-click and choose reader mode)
MUSIC:
Lisa Barca - Forget Me Not
Lovina Falls - too bright to burn
Parlour Bells - Knight Owl
Happy Little Clouds - I Don't Suppose
Camille Sledge - Fiyah
Dorsten - A Smile Like Mine
The Shang Hi Los - Morganatic Panic
The Petal Falls - Will The World Stop Turning
Dream Prescription - Shadows Of Your Eyes
Joey Wit - Heavy Crown
Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com
Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Time: ~50min.
Episode 22! Sorry I skipped out on everyone last week, had a family emergency I explain in the episode. Plenty of good things for you this week- music news, history, a feel good story that also has a music theme to it! AND music! Plenty of new tunes for you including a couple you can hear me on. So put on your Sound-About and enjoy!
LINKS:
New Spotify Basic Plan drops audiobooks
Record Labels sue AI song generators over copyright
Coldplay's new album is created with plastic collected from rivers
MUSIC:
Upsahl - Summer So Hot
Jane 'N The Jungle - GTFO
Salem Wolves - November
The Grand Pricks - Elizabeth
Ali A and the Agency - Transmogrification
Lovina Falls - Tragedy
Gork - Dischord & Start A Fire
Amy Rowbottom - Written in Wine
Crow Follow - I'm In Love With You
Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com
Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Time: ~48min
Episode 21! Oh I have a lot to talk about this week! A review of the Jennifer Tefft album release show. 1000 year old game pieces. DURAN DURAN. Plus a ton of new music, including a preview of the new single from Paper Foxes which you can't even stream until Friday! Good times, pop those earbuds in and enjoy!
LINKS:
Inspiration for the cover of Duran Duran's Rio discovered
Duran Duran frontman awarded MBE
1000 year old gaming pieces found in German castle
MUSIC:
Mouse Powell - Someday
Lovina Falls - On Your Side
Jennifer Tefft and the Strange - Paper Cut
JAM - Jaybird
Paper Foxes - The Gallows (preview!)
Broken Baby - The Perfect Song
Charming Arson - Inside You I see Everyone
The Amplifier Heads - The Best It's Gonna Be
Robin Lane - Out Of The Ashes (via Rock Garden Records)
The Black Moods - Sugar
Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com
Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Time: ~50min.
Episode 20! The pendulum is swinging back and signaling the end of needing to get out to ALL THE SHOWS. However, you can see 6-8 small indie shows for the price of one big name? Give it a try! I cover this plus some awesome music and plenty more in this episode, enjoy!
LINKS:
Concerts are canceling left and right- why?
Top Ten Things Musicians Need To Know From A Manager's Perspective
Drummer plays every Foo Fighters song in one sitting for charity
MUSIC:
Jennifer Tefft & the Strange - Going Out (Album release show info)
Scattered Melodies - Philly
The Frequency Principle - Cool Kidz
St. PoP - Bare
Joey Wit - Fake Paper
Martin Moran - The Wishing Tree
Wheelwright - 3 Dots
Amy Rowbottom - Memphis
Jason DeVore - Turn It Off
Fairy Bones - Pink Plastic Cups
Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com
Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Time: ~48 min.
Episode 19! Oh yes Ticketmaster still in the news, plus news on streaming services, a new Netflix music show, music history, and AI letting people who can't speak, speak with their brain activity... in multiple languages! Whaaaa? Plenty of awesome tunes too- enjoy and share!
LINKS:
Two new Netflix music reality shows coming your way
Ticketmaster hacked, ironically right after Live Nation lawsuit
Man receives bilingual brain implant following stroke
MUSIC:
Let Alone - Shanghai
Amanda Meli - My Twin Flame
JAM - Great Spirit
Megan & Shane - Things Don't Have To Change
Bird Language - Slow Shove
popsiclestickairport - On Your Mind
Already Dead - the Spirit of Massachusetts Avenue
Authority Zero - Broadcasting to the Nations
Luxthereal - I Got You
Thrift Bakery - Cicada
Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com
Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Time: ~50 min.
Episode 18! Regular show this week, Scene Mom has plenty to say about Live Nation/Ticketmaster! Plus music history, some fluffy news, and I'm back on my soapbox with my thoughts on a helpful Facebook tool that gets people all grumpy. And as always, plenty of great tunes from some awesome indie artists!
LINKS:
House passes Ticket Act to combat junk fees
Melinda French-Gates donating a billion to charities supporting women and girls
Scene Mom Says Merch Sale extended to 6/3! $13 tees/40% off everything else
MUSIC:
AWZY - All Alone
Sara Robinson - Soul Survivor
Gurgles - The Perfect Miss
Little Billy Lost - Shout!
Vinyl Station - That Man (Answer Slow)
Crashing Cairo - Souls
Summer and the Rain - This Mountain (Feels Like Hollywood)
Daphne + the Glitches - Power Shifter
The Shang Hi-Los - Op-Operator
The Black Moods - Sunshine
Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com
Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Time: ~50 min.
Episode 17! This week I am excited to share a chat I had with Sam Wiley. For those of you who have been in Phoenix at least 10 years, you know The Wiley One. For the rest of you, an introduction to a great musician and also just a great guy. We chat about his extended hiatus, how he decided to get back to music, and his new single "Get It Back" with Gin Blossom's Scotty Johnson.
Plus I have a couple more new indie tracks from you, and a really cool good news story for ya. Enjoy!
LINKS:
Dad literally lends a hand to daughter who broke wrist before performance
The Wiley One Single Release Party (Phoenix)
Jennifer Tefft & The Strange Album Release Party (Boston)
Scene Mom Says Merch Sale! $13 tees and 40% off everything else!
MUSIC:
Turn Zero - Steady
The Wiley One - What I Am / Kill It With Love / Get It Back
Jennifer Tefft & The Strange - Shoulda Known Better
Arrows Of Athena - Cure for Everything
Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com
Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/