The Struggling Artist Podcast

Episode 460: Struggling With The Return Of K.C.U.F. Again

Ken and Chris of K.C.U.F. are back, and in person, to talk about their upcoming album Losing Year. We debut their first single at the end of this one! Bandcamp Instagra

Episode 459: Struggling Artist Record Club Recap - August 2026

Dave and Ryan discuss August’s record club selection, Mermaid Island from Mermaid Island.

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Episode 458: Struggling With The Return Of Generation Exit

Chris Klinck of Generation Exit returns to the podcast to talk about the bands new album Early Birds & After Hours. They discuss getting older and feeling like time is ru

Episode 457: Struggling With The Return Of Allegedly Records

Bree of Allegedly Records has returned to the podcast to talk about the new bands on the label. The veteran bands on the label. Minimum wage, the cost of living, and more

Episode 456: Struggling With The Drowns

In this extra long episode Rev Peters of The Drowns has returned to the podcast to talk about the band's new record, Harsh Record, that drops this upcoming Friday.  WEBS

Episode 455: Struggling Artist Turntable - September 2026

Trev is back from his sabbatical and the Turntable boys are together again with music recommendations for you on this Bandcamp Friday. Whether you like what they discuss

Episode 454: The Struggling Artist 2026 State Of The Podcast Address

Trev is back from his break and wants to catch everyone up with what's going on currently with and the future of the podcast.

Episode 453: Struggling Artist Record Club Recap - July 2026

Ryan and Dave discuss July's Struggling Artist Record Club Selection, Rebelmatic - Sting The Devil. Join The Struggling Artist Record Club, and start building your colle

Episode 452: Struggling With Bad Idea USA

Bad Idea USA discuss the origins of their band and finding freedom, personhood, and catharsis through creating music. 

Episode 451: Struggling With Grace Givertz

Grace Givertz breaks down her new album Midnight Feature, the development of her sound, and using your voice as an artist.

Episode 450: Struggling With Kira McSpice

Kira McSpice talks about her new 4 album Saturn Return series, her unique approach to conceptualizing records, and the inspiration behind her most recent release The Des

Episode 449: Struggling Artist Turntable - August 2026

Jeff and Chris save the turntable while Trev has all but disappeared from the world. Will he come back? Who Cares! We have music recommendations to talk about! In this ep

Episode 448: Struggling With Somergloom

Somergloom is an underground heavy music and arts festival based in Somerville. Aria caught up with festival organizer Dr. Gloom live on location to talk about the journe

Episode 447: Struggling With Black Beach

Boston noise rockers Black Beach discuss their new album Mail Thief, the influences of their uniquely  eerie sound, and the friendship that keeps the band going.

Episode 446: Struggling with Magnatar

Eric Sauter of New Hampshire sludge titan’s Magnatar discusses the return of the band, their new creative focus, fatherhood, and the influence of his career as a studio e

Episode 445: Struggling With The Old Edison

Will, Rory, and Squallie of The Old Edison talk with Trev about how the band started. The community and loyalty built around The Old Edison, The upcoming sold out show at

Episode 444: Struggling Artist Record Club Recap - June 2026

yan and Dave discuss June's Struggling Artist Record Club Selection, DCxPC Live Vol. 44 M.A.C.E. vs Trash Diva Live 12" Join The Struggling Artist Record Club, and star

Episode 443: Struggling With Spirit Hotel

Guest host Aria Rad talks to Leila from Salem based dark rock band Spirit Hotel about the influence of the dreamworld on songwriting, music as mood, and the development o

Episode 442: Struggling Artist Turntable - July 2026

Jeff, Chris, and Trev discus music recommendations for you! July’s X-Factor is Ocean.