Episodes

This week, we're scratching The Itch for family fun! In episode 154, Dan introduced his son Dean to our guest grandson. Not long after, Dan and his family got to see grandson at The Factory on his I Love You, I'm Trying tour with K.Flay (whose new album Mono drops in September). A fun (and sometimes sleepy) time was had by all! Enjoy. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Lou...

This week, we're scratching The Itch to catch up on the back catalog! Months ago, The Itch saw a series of very memorable shows. But once we started the Upheaval interviews, those episodes got put on the back burner. Now we're bringing you some overdue coverage of some headbangin' shows. First up, our experience seeing Indian folk metal band Bloodywood alongside Vended and Wargasm at Pops! If you haven't felt the energy of a band like Bloodywood, well... it's because there aren't many acts like ...

This week, we're scratching The Itch for a throwback! Blake Bedsaul was our third guest, back in episode 44. Now he's back for our 50th interview, and he brought his brother Zach along for the ride! The Bedsaul brothers and their band, SAUL, have just released their second full-length album, This Is It... The End of Everything, and they're here to talk about the evolution of their sound, processing the loss of their mother, and their love for Tool. It's a pleasure to speak with guys who just lov...

Welcome to the Uprising... one more time! Detroit's In Our Wake joins us to close out the series by sharing the Upheaval experience from the artist's perspective. Join us to hear tales of what it's like to be independent, what to do when a pandemic depletes your band, and why Michiganders are such sweethearts. Plus: The Itch welcomes its youngest guest. And a record is broken, as well as some knees. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the m...

The Uprising has welcomed us! Upheaval is in the books, and we made it out alive, but not unscathed! Join us (and a very special guest) to recap our two days in Grand Rapids. Who we saw, who we didn't, and what made this such a memorable experience from start to finish. It's a long one, but we promise the ride is worth it. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area, you can ...

Welcome to the uprising! While we get some much-needed rest after a wild weekend at Upheaval, we found some fun snippets from our interview series to tide you over until our recap. You’ll hear the crazy story of why Alfonso from Heartsick missed our initial interview attempt, get some insight into the busy lives of the Oxymorrons as they prepare to release their debut album, catch a preview of a future conversation topic with Eva Under Fire, and take a peek behind the scenes as Black Note Graffi...

Welcome to the uprising! Rebecca Potzner of Banded PR joins us in this episode to discuss her journey into the world of music publicity and the role(s) she plays on the Upheaval team. Rebecca is the person responsible for giving us the green light to partner with Upheaval on this series, so we had to give her the final pre-fest spotlight. But stay tuned, because we've got more to come in the Upheaval aftermath! If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting r...

Welcome to the uprising! MiEntertainment's Chris Meyer, one of the creators of Upheaval, joins us to discuss the complicated work of concert promotion, being a family business, and even a few wish list artists for next year's Upheaval! We hope you enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at a part of the music business that means so much to us. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis...

Welcome to the uprising! Ricardo Ortiz and Gabby Bryant of Ann Arbor-based Upheaval openers Black Note Graffiti join us in this episode. They discuss road testing new music, their love for a certain festival headliner, the dynamic of changing from predominantly male lead vocals to predominantly female, and a pair of strong words for a home state artist! Plus, Aaron reveals his headphone sonic test album, and Dan has a message for a billionaire! If you like what you hear, you can hear more of u...

Welcome to the uprising! The Itch's most frequent guest Eva Marie of Eva Under Fire ups her tally to five as she joins us to talk about her Michigan band's Upheaval debut! If you're interested in Halestorm and Evanescence fandom, Detroit radio, and the perks of having a supportive mother, Eva's got you covered. And we heavily recommend checking out Eva Under Fire's debut album Love, Drugs, & Misery. Enjoy. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting ro...

Welcome to the uprising! All four of 2022 Upheaval performers and notably pretty punk boy band Oxymorrons join us this week for our second conversation. Our first interview, in January 2022, was somehow one of the funniest and deepest chats we've ever had, and this doesn't disappoint as a follow-up. As they prepare to release their first full LP, Melanin Punk, they've got plenty to say about the creative process, keeping fans' expectations changing, and how to be unapologetically authentic in al...

Welcome to the uprising! Alfonso Civile of Heartsick kicks off our series as a subject matter expert on all things Michigan, including Upheaval. The Lansing-based band has been a mainstay in the regional heavy music scene for years, and, as you'll hear from his stories, Alfonso has a knack for rubbing elbows with the biggest stars in rock while maintaining a humble heart for small-town musicians who just want to make noise with their friends. If you're looking for an introduction to Upheaval, an...

The Itch is here with a special guest and some big news! We've got summer plans that you won't wanna miss! If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area, you can stream the show from 891thewood.com, TuneIn, Radio.net, and OnlineRadioBox! And if you have the itch to hear brand new rock tracks every Friday, follow our New Rock Roundup playlist! For any and all friendship, quest...

This week, we're scratching The Itch for a festival! St. Louis' summer rock kickoff Pointfest happened, and we were there in full force to experience it all. Join us for an all-day concert experience that included Tigercub, Des Rocs, Band-Maid, Badflower, Bad Omens, The Pretty Reckless, Coheed & Cambria, and Incubus! You might be surprised at who made great impressions... and who didn't? Enjoy. On, and for those who enjoy a teaser: We're about to scratch that Itch again. If you like what you h...

This week, we're scratching The Itch for some straight up rock 'n' roll, man! Buckcherry's new album Vol. 10 drops Friday, June 2, and in this episode frontman Josh Todd joins us to talk classic rock, tattoos, the creative process, and how a band stays committed all the way to ten albums. Enjoy. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area, you can stream the show from 891thew...

This week, we're scratching The Itch for some G-Punk! Longtime faves hed PE came to the Red Flag and were joined by a trio of like-minded area acts looking to make the city proud! Join us as we experience a night of hip hop/reggae-inspired rock with Guerrilla Theory, Midwest Avengers, and Tree One Four. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area, you can stream the show from...

During tonight's recording, The Itch crossed a fun social media milestone. So, being the excitable and easily pleased fellas we are... we had to talk about it for a minute. Enjoy, and congrats to Winona Fighter on the seamless segue from last week's episode into Itch history! If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area, you can stream the show from 891thewood.com, TuneIn, Rad...

This week, we're scratching The Itch give in to peer pressure! Taylor Carroll of KemikalFire encouraged us to come to their show in Nashville (their second show ever), and we just couldn't resist the man's charm. So we packed up Dan's van and made the trek to The Basement East for what would be one of our most memorable concert experiences yet. Random rock star sightings. Hot chicken. A killer opening act (whatup, Winona Fighter?). And... hugs. Enjoy. If you like what you hear, you can hear mor...

This week, we're scratching an Itch we've had for almost three years! The man known as grandson joins us on album's eve for his new release I Love You, I'm Trying. The record is a departure of sorts from his previous work, as he refocuses his attention from the problems in the world to the problems in his world. It's deeply personal, and when it comes to exploring issues like fame, mental health, and the relationship between an artist and their fans, he holds nothing back on the album nor i...

This week, we're scratching The Itch for a roundup! It's been ages since we've taken inventory of our favorite recent rock releases, and the backlog has grown unwieldy! So join us as we explore 2023 albums from Gorillaz, Godsmack, You Me at Six, Motive Black, Redlight King, Otherwise, Pop Evil, DeadBlondeStars, OTTTO, and more! If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in the St. Louis area, you...

This is a big week for The Itch, and as we prep for what's to come, we're still finishing up this week's episode. It's also KC's birthday week, so in honor of our billboard brother, we dug up a clip from way back in our episode 37 recording on the great Neil Peart of Rush. It features a cool bit of trivia about KC, as well as our episode guest and longtime friend Rich Lamberty! Enjoy, and expect your next full episode later this week. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sun...

This week, we're scratching The Itch for a major award! You voted for Taproot as our March Bandness winner, so we had Phil, Stephen, and Taylor from the band join us to discuss their new album, their new old album, and their fall tour. Along the way we'll hear about their decision to turn down a notable tour, a track that almost featured Layne Staley, selling skateboards, and how they maintain a connection with their fans. As promised, relevant links: TaprootMerch.com The new single V\CT\M \ PL...

This one's from deep in the Itch Archives! This week's guests received an infamous ear chewing from Limp Bizkit years ago, so while we put the finishing touches on that episode, we've found a clip from all the way back in our episode 8 recording sessions (that's June 2020 for those keeping score), in which Dan recounts a publicity stunt gone wrong from The Bizkit's past. Enjoy! Disclaimer: The actual facts of this story are readily accessible with minimal research. Dan was simply recounting rum...

This week, we're scratching The Itch to scratch a record! RSD 2023 is coming up, and we're each drafting our top 3 releases from this year's batch! Plus, we've got a rundown of some massive music drops from the past couple of weeks, an update on our interview with KemikalFire, and the (podcast) revelation of this year's March Bandness winner! It's a fun one. Enjoy. If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If...