Independent Minded is a podcast where DIY music professionals, indie artists, and pop culture icons tell their origin stories, talk about inspirations, commitment to craft, and struggles and triumphs in the entertainment biz. Hosted and produced by Ron Scalzo, an indie musician with an independent record label of his own, Bald Freak Music.


Independent Minded

#171. Pennsylvania singer/songwriter <a href="http://hunterroot.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hunter Root</a>&nbsp;talks with Ron about emotional honesty, going viral, flirting with the majors, battling Lyme disease, striving to be a strong man.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at&nbsp;<a href="http://distrokid.com/vip/independentminded" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">distrokid.com/vip/independentminded</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Hunter Root

#170. Boutique Feelings throws a pity party, Grace Inspace shakes off the shackles of pity-pleasing, Hate Dept. hands out a unique trophy. Ron shares new faves from Phantogram, GreenLady + more.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at&nbsp;distrokid.com/vip/independentmindedSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

ELEVEN: Boutique Feelings, Grace Inspace, Hate Dept.

#169. Bombargo channels '70s-era soft rock, Rocket refuels an old demo, Bad Self Portraits think they're going to Hell. Ron shares new faves from Astronoid, PREYRS + more.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at&nbsp;distrokid.com/vip/independentmindedSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

ELEVEN: Bombargo, Rocket, Bad Self Portraits

#168. Seattle musician <a href="http://hellotower.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daniel G. Harmann</a> talks with Ron about psychedelic therapy, battling depression, building a soundtrack for others to float on & live in, a spill off the steps that started him on a new path to music-making.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at&nbsp;<a href="http://distrokid.com/vip/independentminded" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">distrokid.com/vip/independentminded</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Daniel G. Harmann returns!

#167. Georgia Maq converses with The Devil, Dillon Warnek reflects upon recklessness, Jano & Luther Rix combine forces to remake a Dr. John classic. Ron shares new faves from Social Station, Andrew Bird + more.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at&nbsp;distrokid.com/vip/independentmindedSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

ELEVEN: Georgia Maq, Dillon Warnek, RIX

#166. Madeline Kenney throws a marimba party, Lynyn moves to the rhythm of modular synths, In The Pines make their sunbeam dream a reality. Ron shares new faves from Dillon Warnek, Indigo De Souza + more.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at&nbsp;distrokid.com/vip/independentmindedSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

ELEVEN: Madeline Kenney, Lynyn, In The Pines

#165. Singer Andi Deris talks with Ron about leaving Germany for the Canary Islands, idolizing KISS, trading his accordion for an electric guitar, celebrating 40 years of heavy metal in <a href="http://helloween.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Helloween</a>.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at&nbsp;<a href="http://distrokid.com/vip/independentminded" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">distrokid.com/vip/independentminded</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Helloween

#164. Adam Wright has an Austin-inspired fever dream, Stella and the Very Messed break up with the past, Joe Alterman + Mocean Worker pay tribute to a soul jazz legend. Ron shares new faves from Atsuko Chiba, POLICA + more.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at&nbsp;<a href="http://distrokid.com/vip/independentminded" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">distrokid.com/vip/independentminded</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

ELEVEN: Adam Wright, Stella and the Very Messed, Joe Alterman + Mocean Worker

#163. Scott "Monty" Munro of Canadian post-punk band <a href="http://preoccs.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Preoccupations</a> talks with Ron about the band's democratic DIY spirit, their Black Sabbath cover band, and their near-name change to Santa Claus Orchestra.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at&nbsp;<a href="http://distrokid.com/vip/independentminded" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">distrokid.com/vip/independentminded</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Preoccupations

#162. Paul McDonald holds on to his loved ones, Phoebe Rings drifts towards bleeps and bloops, Peter Salett tunes down and tunes into the natural world. Ron shares new faves from Other Lives, Wombo + more.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at&nbsp;<a href="http://distrokid.com/vip/independentminded" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">distrokid.com/vip/independentminded</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

ELEVEN: Paul McDonald, Phoebe Rings, Peter Salett

#161. Memphis singer/songwriter Mike Doughty returns to talk with Ron about his commitment to creating on Patreon, the allure of A.I., and the reasons behind the <a href="http://soulcoughingband.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soul Coughing </a>reunion he said would never happen.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at&nbsp;<a href="http://distrokid.com/vip/independentminded" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">distrokid.com/vip/independentminded</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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Independent Minded

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Ron Scalzo

#171

Hunter Root

#170

ELEVEN: Boutique Feelings, Grace Inspace, Hate Dept.

#169

ELEVEN: Bombargo, Rocket, Bad Self Portraits

#168

Daniel G. Harmann returns!

#167

ELEVEN: Georgia Maq, Dillon Warnek, RIX

#166

ELEVEN: Madeline Kenney, Lynyn, In The Pines

#165

Helloween

#164

ELEVEN: Adam Wright, Stella and the Very Messed, Joe Alterman + Mocean Worker

#163

Preoccupations

#162

ELEVEN: Paul McDonald, Phoebe Rings, Peter Salett

#161

Soul Coughing