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I sat down with Jackie of Nikki Brown and the Well Diggers and Sound Talent Group for a very interesting conversation about not only Jackie's role as drummer…

Chad sat down with Ben Martin, and we discussed how Ben got started on drums at a very early age and the steps he took along the way to get him to the present…

On this episode of Unsigned518, I sit down with Natalie and Andy of Little Saints. We talk about the creative process behind their songwriting and go into how…

Big Lettuce, Buckets Amaretto, and Stacks Pearson of RSE stopped by the Dazzle Den, and we learned how long-standing friendships helped form the basis of this…

Chad sat down with David Tyo of Tyo Mixes and Simplemachine, and we discussed his early start to drumming as well as insight into some of his techniques. David…

Episode 100. It is hard to comprehend that I have put together 100 episodes, but here we are.When I realized that this week's episode would be number…

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a lifelong punk rock fan, so The Hauntings have been on my radar for a while, and it was really cool to finally have them…

Chad sits down with Cody, and they go all the way back to when Cody very first picked up a pair of sticks, up to what he and the boys in Seize Atlantis are up…

On this episode, I sit down with Nick Kossor, Horror aficionado and guitarist for kickass 518 rockers, Gozer. We discuss some horror movies filmed in the area…

TV Doctors have been shooting to the top of must-see bands in the 518 in the last few years, and in this episode, I had the pleasure to sit down with the Docs…

The first time I saw Turf 'N' Turf play, I was immediately impressed with the setup and execution of  Turf 'N' Turf and The Noise Machine. It was loud, brash,…

Here on episode #2, Chad sits down with my good friend John Woods to talk about, you guessed it, drums. They discuss the band in Boston that John played in…

Carm is an absolute shredder on guitar. But not only that, he is someone who decided early to forge his own path, and that path kicks ass; we talk about his…

From the first moments of this episode, I knew it was going to be something extra cool. Mr Every Day is a dynamic, engaging, and infectiously…

On this first-ever episode of 518BeatKeepers, Chad sits down and has a one-on-one with Jason Nowak of Under The Den. They go into Jason's history with the…

Ahead of their show with the Nolanauts and Erin Harkes (Cohoes Music Hall, Oct 7th), The Sugar Hold made a stop at the Dazzle Den to do some catching up. In…

If you are even tangentially aware of the 518 music scene, then you know who Josh Morris is. If not, here is your opportunity to get to know him. His first…

In the last five or so years, Reese Fulmer has built quite an impressive musical resume. His songwriting and delivery are, in my opinion, on par with national…

B. Austin has been crushing it lately. From winning awards to having streaming numbers that transcend just the local scene. In this episode, we go into where…

This was such a cool episode to record. If you didn't know, Jordan and Poison Noises make guitar pedals and are very well known for the quality and…

This episode was recorded just days before BCBB's blistering set at Nipperfest, and I got the chance to sit down with Josh and Tex to discuss the history of…

I became friends with Ben long before this podcast existed and when ShortWave RadioBand was still a semi-acoustic duo playing cover tunes in the corner of…

This is technically the second time Man Must Explore has been on Unsigned518, but the last time they were on, they were a different band. Quite literally. A…

Are they a funk band, a rock band or a jam band? The answer is yes. And no. Sort of. My point is, Tops of Trees are too diverse to be put into one box. It…

It's just me this week as I talk about just a few of the many highlights of Nipperfest '23. I will keep the talking brief but will tell you a little bit about…

I've known iRod for several months, but was familiar with him long before we personally knew each other. iRod is a very talented dude, who can front a band, do…

Dave has been around the 518 for a while now. You may know him from The Blisterz or his outfit Watch Reggie Run, kids' music that adults can enjoy. Dave's…

Not only have I known Dave and John for years, but they are also the ones who crafted the super-sweet theme song that you will hear at the beginning of the…

Kristian's story is an interesting one, for sure. After making a name for himself in the Boston music scene, life steered him in a different direction, and he…

Niki has been writing her own songs for decades and has such a penchant for songwriting that she sometimes drives her car with no radio on and composes…

Brian is a true punker, in my opinion. He lives it and breathes it. He is in Death Cult Pharmaceutical as well as Lex Naturalis, his solo project, but not only…

Kristina has been making and performing music for most of her life. She has already done so much professionally that I would not be surprised if she became not…

I had been familiar with Camtron 5000 for a little bit and like a lot of my guests, it took a little bit for our schedules to align. I finally had a chance to…

I recently sat down with Aaron of The Snorts after playing a show with them at The Fuze Box. The Snorts play fast punk songs with an "aggressive positivity" to…

Up-and-coming 518 hip-hop artist Cir Red stopped by the Dazzle Den recently, and we talked about how he got started in the music game and where he expects it…

Theresa is the taproom manager of SingleCut North and while not a musician herself, has done a lot to help promote and grow the 518 music scene. She even plays…

This was a really cool episode for me to record. I have been a fan of the band since long before the podcast, so to have them over to the Dazzle Den for a…

 Lucid Street has been making a name for themselves in the last year and has recently been picking up major steam. They placed in the Elite Eight in…

I had heard of At Lights Wake from my good friend Dave Tyo, who is producing their music. He told me they were really nice guys who played brutally heavy…

I met House of Saturn at the Jive Hive when this podcast was only 1 or 2 episodes old. We talked about having them on the show then, but it took until now to…

When my band, ShortWave RadioBand, was first playing out as our solidified five-piece lineup, Twilight Drive was one of the first bands that we played with. It…

From horror movies to music to hosting his own show on a UK streaming station, Frank Palangi does it all. I recently had the chance to talk to Frank from his…

Having Gabe Stallman of Ampeven come by the Dazzle Den was a pleasure, even though I pronounced his band name wrong for the first half of this recording…

Yeah Universe is not only a great band with a sharp sense of timing and humor, but they are also really cool people to hang out with. I had them over to the…

Mista Pigz is definitely a presence in the 518 hip-hop scene, and I was familiar with his music before he came to the Dazzle Den, so I was extra-stoked to have…

Flat Wounds is a very new band, but I expect a lot of great things from them in the future. Two of the members came from local favorite Man Must Explore, but…

I had never met the boys in Adequate Phil before, but by the time the recording of this episode was over, I felt like we were friends. I even invited them to…

This episode was supposed to air before the Nolanauts Mardi Gras show at Nanola, but unfortunately, due to my computer being in the shop, that couldn't happen.…

A slightly different episode this week, as I do not have a band or musician on, but a man who does a ton for 518 music, Frankie Cavone. Frankie has been on the…

I met with John and Rick of A Brave Face on the coldest night of the year, so it was awesome that they braved the elements to come out to the Den. They have…

I've known Jes for about a dozen years, but it had been a decade since we'd seen each other, so it was really cool to catch up. Jes has gone from Saratoga to…

I talked with Stephen King and Pappy O'Doul of A Little Overboard. While the band is technically really new, having only been a band since November '22, the…

Mount Zod of The Holy Red Lights and I go back a few years, so it was cool when he reached out and said that he had a new music project that he wanted to talk…

Girth Control are an amazing Ska/Punk band who are not only witty, crafty, and prolific with their songwriting, but are also just genuinely nice dudes. This…

Even though we had planned on doing this for episode 50, our busy schedules kept that from happening. Better late than never, here is a look back at 2022 with…

After seeing Sydney play at Empire Underground this Summer, I knew I wanted to have her on the show. Her music is fantastic and her songwriting is sharp…

Part two of my look back on the year in 518 music.Featuring music from:Sabrina Trueheart, Mike Grutka, Ferriday, Sydney Worthley, Gozer, Architrave,…

TROY - As host of Unsigned518, a weekly podcast on Nippertown I began in May of 2022, I talk to a lot of 518 bands and musicians. So, when I was asked what my…

I am joined by my friend and bandmate, Ryan Shaw (of ShortWave RadioBand) and we run down some of our favorite songs and artists from the 518.Music from:…

A special episode where I look back at the live in-studio performances that I was fortunate enough to have on Unsigned518 in 2022.With live performances…

This was a very compelling episode for me to record, as Reeya is one of the most candid and open guests that I have had on the show. She goes into detail not…

Boss Crowley are a relatively new band in the 518 scene, but they have made quite an impact, right out of the gate. I sat down with all four members of Boss…

Annie in the Water has been a mainstay in the 518 scene for years. They are also making a name for themselves well outside of the 518 as well. I have seen them…

David Tyo is back for a second time and we talk about some of the local music that David has produced and he gives us a fair amount of behind-the-scenes…

Ryan Leddick stopped by the Dazzle Den recently and we had a friendly conversation about his relationship with music. We talk about his early introduction to…

An eclectic juggernaut, Nickopotamus combines elements of rock, jam, funk, punk, groove, and zydeco to provide the listener with a visceral experience that…

We recorded this episode back in September, but decided to wait and release it until the EP was released. Alec's EP, "How Are We Fine?" is one of my favorite…

A little something different this week. Mikey Baish is the guest host and Andy Scullin is the guest. They talk about how ShortWave RadioBand was formed and how…

I had the chance recently to talk to Oona and James of Drank The Gold. We go into how the duo was formed, how they got their interesting name, and how James…

It doesn't take long to realize that Yort hails out of Troy and does so with much pride of the Collar City, including their clever logo, which is a play on the…

I met Deb this Summer at Nipperfest, but I've been familiar with her music for a while now, so it was really cool to have her out to the Dazzle Den. Deb has a…

These guys rock! That is the absolute truth. Check out this episode and learn the history of the Hard Luck Souls, but more than anything, do yourself a favor…

I recently had the band Thanks! over to the Dazzle Den to discuss their music and the origin of the band. We also get a little into their songwriting process…

Embe Esti has a sound that is hard to place in any one category. Part Funk, part Soul, part Jazz, part World-Beat, and the list goes on. No matter what you are…

518 Stoner-Rock champs, Gozer came by the Dazzle Den recently and we talked about their formation, their inspiration and of course their music. They are…

Architrave is one of my favorite bands in the 518 and certainly my top dance/synth band, so it was a pleasure to get to talk to Jen Maher Coleman and Paul…

After watching Haunted Cat perform an amazing set at Lark Hall on 8/12/22, I knew I wanted to have Drew come on the show and discuss the origin of Haunted Cat.…

This episode is a little different. I speak with Kevin Cardinale, who has been a 518 musician for years. The only difference is that Kevin recently relocated…

Angelina came by the Unsigned518 studio and we had a great conversation about how her music career got rolling and where it is headed. We discuss her recent…

I sat down with Mayheaven to discuss his musical journey leading up to now. From folk music to sludgy doom-metal up to his current more acoustic incarnation.…

Episode 30 - Asa MorrisI traveled down to the City of Troy to have a conversation with Asa Morris at his place. We talk about how his music life started at…

I sat down with Ed Schwarzschild of Doctor Baker recently and we discussed how positive encouragement helped drive Ed's music and how a chance meeting at a…

Joseph is a very interesting dude, with deep family roots in the 518. His music is a very unique combination of Folk and Psychedelic Rock. But, it is not just…

This episode with the boys of Under The Den never aired, due to the band being scheduled on another show the same week. But, the episode was too good to let it…

Black Tongue Reverend are a relatively new band, that had their initial 518 debut cut short at the last minute as one of their members came down with Covid.…

I've had my eye on Seize Atlantis for a while. They caught my attention in April at Empire Underground when they played with Under The Den and Sydney Worthley.…

Andy Scullin sat down with Male Patterns and we discussed everything from the early days of Male Patterns up to the present day. We discuss some collaborations…

Candy Ambulance has been at the top of my list of favorite 518 bands for a while, so it was cool to be able to sit down with Caitlin in her Troy apartment and…

Friday was my first time at Frog Alley Brewing in Schenectady and upon first arriving, I was impressed with the size of the outdoor space. The brewery had a…

NipperFest artist Caity Gallagher sat down with Unsigned518's Andy Scullin recently to talk about the 518 music scene, where she started, and who helped her…

Thom Powers and Unsigned518's Andy Scullin talk about how Thom got started playing music and how it morphed into original tunes with near-constant live…

When you think of 518 Hip-Hop, one of the first names that comes to mind is JB!!, so I was honored that he made the trek out to Schuylerville to sit down and…

Unsigned518's Andy Scullin talked with DJ Hollyw8d about his beginnings in hip-hop, his moving to the 518, and when he really started to take the DJ game…

Unsigned518 host, Andy Scullin sat down with Aliwild at Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar in Albany to discuss his music, how he got his start and what is on his…

Unsigned518's Andy Scullin sat down with Carl Blackwood of Bendt and Run Rabbit Run to discuss both projects.We go into how members of both Bendt and Run…

Unsigned518 host Andy Scullin sat down with Ryan Treen and Ross Broady from Man Must Explore and talked about their start in making music, the various changes…

Andrew Cerone of The Pine Boys stopped by the Unsigned518 studio and we had a great discussion about the 518 music scene, how The Pine Boys got their start and…

We go into the history of the band, including how the band is made up of two sets of brothers. We discuss their approach to making music and learn a…

New to the 518, New Haven, CT native Sabrina Trueheart has certainly made her presence known. Her EP "Holding Onto Something Good" has received airplay on…

I sit down with local Composer/Pianist Andy Iorio and we talk about his beginnings in music, discuss some of his earliest musical projects and get into what he…