Fly On The Call - Candid Conversations on Music

For me, Oolong was one of those bands I heard and immediately wanted more of. Luckily their debut full-length, About Your Imaginary Friend, was also their first release. They came out swinging with an album full of twinkly emo jams that have a definite edge to them. This discussion hits on how Oolong found their sound, finding a community, and capturing the feel of a DIY basement show.

A brand new episode is comin' at ya with Gnawing! The band recently put out their second fuzzed out EP, Shakey, and have their debut LP in the works! In this conversation you'll hear all about the EP, their current recording process, and the wide range of influences that make their music happen...

This week I'm talking to Sophia Greenberg of Riverby. Their debut LP, Smart Mouth, is available now via take this to hear records. In this episode we talk all about Sophia's writing process, repurposing lyrics years later, the journey from acoustic open mics to the fuzzed out power pop sound on Smart Mouth, and a whole lot more...

Today's guest is James Shotwell, who is on to talk all about his brand new podcast. High Notes, whose eight episode first seasons drops on July 28, is a podcast about addiction and recovery, featuring James's conversations with musicians all about their struggles and recovery.  In this episode we discuss the podcast's inception, the delicate nature of this subject, the role public persona plays in a person's addition, and much more...

And we're back! This time with House & Home whose debut record, Find Sense. Feel Love. Make Light. is out now. We hit on their desire to make their own sound without wearing their influences on their sleeve, their message, and their drive as a band. Enjoy! Links: House & Home - Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Merch Fly On The Call - Twitter | Instagram | Spotify Playlist | flyonthecallpod@gmail...

We are back with Magnolia Park! This is a band that seamlessly blends pop punk, emo, hip hop, and pop music in a way that feels like the future. With six songs, six music videos, and the mentality of already being a signed band, Magnolia Park has quickly built a following. Introspective lyrics blend with the variety of sounds to create a different experience every time you listen...

And we're back this week with CLIFFDIVER! The self described "elevator emo pop" band is a mix of things you can't put your finger on. WIth versatile vocals, a cool vibe, studio polish, and just the right amount of sax, CLIFFDIVER already feels like a band at the top of their game. We talk about mental health, creating a community, the importance of perspectives, and a whole lot more...

We're back today with Meet Me @ The Altar - the up and coming women of color pop punk band with strong melodies and sick riffs. They're making waves with two new singles, "Garden" and "May The Odds Be In Your Favor", and the recent announcement of their performance at next year's Riot Fest. These women are confident, talented, and know exactly what they want. They have come to take it over...

Jhariah's music is theatrical and aims to take you to another world, taking cues from bands like My Chemical Romance and Panic! At The Disco. He recently released an EP called To Mend The Sun, which saw him embracing true collaboration for the first time. On this episode we discuss how he got into music, his process of creation and production, how the music translates live, and his experiences as a Black musician...

Today's guest is Craig Bidiman of the musical spoken word project Fragile Bird. This is a truly unique project that may not initially sound like something in your wheelhouse, but that I highly suggest you give a chance to. We discuss Craig's collaboration with a different instrumental artist to create the background music for each song, the way he approached his vocal performances, the powerful messages he is trying to convey, and much, much more...