Sonic Dorms
Welcome to Sonic Dorms—where music history gets unfiltered.
For over five years, host Max Davallo has bypassed the rigid corporate playlists, fleeting internet trends, & algorithm-driven press junkets to bring you authentic, long-form conversations with the creators shaping our musical landscape.
Sonic Dorms operates on a simple, uncompromising philosophy: no genre limits, no filler, just deep-dive discussions with music creators we genuinely dig. From Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends & Grammy-winning virtuosos to rising independent voices, this is a dedicated safe space built on mutual respect & a pure passion for the art of sound.
Our archive features raw, artist-to-artist storytelling with icons across the musical spectrum, including:
- KK Downing (Judas Priest)
- Don Dokken (Dokken)
- Norman Brown (Grammy-Winning Jazz Guitarist)
- Kalie Shorr (Critically Acclaimed Singer / Songwriter)
Whether it’s the grit of heavy metal, the soul of smooth jazz, or the vulnerability of modern songwriting, Sonic Dorms pulls back the curtain on the true reality of the creative life.
Step inside, leave the algorithms at the door, and connect with the music.
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- Business, Public Relations, & Booking Inquiries: sonicdorms@gmail.com
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Latest Episodes
Inside the Sonic Dorm: A Conversation with Sarah Krimson
No rehearsed press-junket scripts. No glossy PR talking points.For this episode of Sonic Dorms, we're tearing down the studio walls and stepping directly into the room with (up & coming) alt-pop artist Sarah Krimson.Sarah brin...
Inside the Sonic Dorm: A Conversation with Marco Pirroni
Marco Pirroni is one of those rare guitarists and songwriters whose influence can be felt far beyond the records themselves. Emerging from the earliest wave of London punk, he first appeared onstage with Siouxsie and the Banshees at their debut...
Inside the Sonic Dorm: A Conversation with Michael Des Barres
In this episode, I sit down with Michael Des Barres to explore the legacy of The Power Station as the band’s 40th anniversary deluxe edition is released via Rhino Records.We talk about the rare chemistry tha...
Inside the Sonic Dorm: A Conversation with Leah Martin-Brown (Love & Other Crimes)
From my Sonic Dorm to yours… 🎶🚪🎶I had the pleasure of welcoming Leah Martin-Brown back to Sonic Dorms — this time to celebrate her powerful solo debut album, Love & Other Crimes, now available acr...
Inside the Sonic Dorm: A Conversation with Whitney Tai (American Wasteland)
From my Sonic Dorm to Yours…On this episode of Sonic Dorms, I reconnect with Whitney Tai — an artist whose music continues to defy boundaries and evolve with fearless honesty.Her brand-new album, American Wast...