Sonic Dorms
Welcome to Sonic Dorms – a space where music comes alive! Hosted by Max Davallo from his own ‘Sonic Dorm,’ this channel is dedicated to sharing the music that inspires, moves, and shapes us. Through in-depth interviews, deep dives into iconic and overlooked albums, and spotlights on emerging artists, Sonic Dorms is all about celebrating the past, present, and future of music. Tune in, discover, and be part of the conversation!
Episodes
75 episodes
Inside the Sonic Dorm: A Conversation with Dani Hagan
From my Sonic Dorm to yours… I’m beyond excited to welcome back the incredibly talented Dani Hagan for her long-awaited return—three years after our first conversation! This time, we dive into her brand-new EP, Deeper, and talk about h...
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Episode 75
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41:31
Inside the Sonic Dorm: A Conversation with Rocco Guarino
On this episode of Sonic Dorms, I’m joined by the incredibly talented producer and photographer Rocco Guarino. With a career spanning decades, Rocco has worked with some of the most iconic names in music—Elton John, Juliet...
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Episode 74
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44:52
Dorm 73: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Stephen W Tayler (Mixing / Recording Engineer)
In this very special episode of Sonic Dorms, I am thrilled to welcome renowned music producer and engineer Stephen W Tayler. With an impressive portfolio that includes landmark projects such as Rush's "Presto", SAGA's "Worlds Apart", the first ...
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Episode 73
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1:47:14
Dorm 72: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Don Dokken (Dokken)
Host Max Davallo welcomes first-time guest & absolute legend in the hard rock world: Don Dokken to the show to share some fascinating & inspiring stories from his incredible history & how it all ties into the songs crafted for the n...
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Episode 72
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38:10
Dorm 71: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Zach Allen & Harrison Marcello (TEMPT)! ALBUM RELEASE SPECIAL
Welcome returning guest/guitarist Harrison Marcello, & lead vocalist Zach Allen of TEMPT, who join in to talk about all the hard work that went into crafting their new album (available now!). This is a band that have truly proven themselves...
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Episode 71
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45:18
Dorm 70: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Robin Taylor Zander
On this electrifying episode of Sonic Dorms, host Max Davallo proudly presents the sensational singer/songwriter Robin Taylor Zander as he graces the show. Prepare to be blown away as we delve deep into his momentous debut LP: "The Distance" an...
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Episode 70
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35:18
Dorm 69: Featured Artist - Discussing "LISTEN!" with Peter Summit (Crashing Wayward)
LISTEN! As host Max Davallo welcomes back lead vocalist Peter Summit of Las Vegas, Nevada Rockers: Crashing Wayward to discuss their stunning debut "LISTEN!", an album with well-crafted songs from top-to-bottom.► Crashing WaywardWeb...
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Episode 69
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1:23:31
Dorm 68: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Michael Wilton (Queensrÿche)
Welcome the one & only Michael Wilton, guitarist & founding member of progressive metal titans Queensrÿche to Sonic Dorms!Michael shares stories on his earliest days as an aspiring musician, opening for DIO, and the incredibly w...
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Episode 68
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31:48
Dorm 67: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Lorraine Lewis (Femme Fatale / VIXEN)
On this episode of Sonic Dorms, host Max Davallo welcomes first-time guest: the incredibly rocking Lorraine Lewis, current vocalist of 80s rockers: Vixen and known for her past as the front-woman of Femme Fatale. During this fantas...
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Episode 67
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37:32
Dorm 66: Featured Artist - Charlie Risso Discusses "The Light" [EP]
On this episode, host Max Davallo welcomes back the immaculate Charlie Risso to the show to discuss her new EP: "The Light", which contains her most refined collection of songs yet.► Check out Charlie RissoWebsite:
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Episode 66
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40:49
Dorm 65: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Whitney Tai
Welcome fledging singer/songwriter Whitney Tai to Sonic Dorms, to discuss the transcendental effect music has on her, the art of the album listening experience, as well as her collaboration with Chuck Wright (of Quiet Riot fame) on his recently...
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Episode 65
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57:07
Dorm 64: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Cody Brooks
We're pleased to welcome another quality independent musician on the rise: Cody Brooks to Sonic Dorms.Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Cody brings to mind the raw electric guitar chaos of legends like Robert Johnson and Jack White . V...
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Episode 64
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31:23
Dorm 63: Featured Artist - A Discussion with dUg Pinnick (King's X)
On this incredibly exciting episode of Sonic Dorms, host Max Davallo welcomes first time guest: dUg Pinnick of King's X !dUg is currently promoting the first King's X album in fourteen years, titled: "Three Sides of One", and during the...
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Episode 63
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28:43
Dorm 62: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Leigh Matty (Romeo's Daughter)
Host of Sonic Dorms, Max Davallo proudly welcomes lead vocalist of Romeo's Daughter: Leigh Matty to the show to discuss the impact music had on her at an early age, her time collaborating with legendary producer/songwriter Robert John "Mutt" La...
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Episode 62
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56:05
Dorm 61: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Michael Sadler (SAGA)
One of the all time greatest vocalist/frontmen: Michael Sadler of legendary cult Progressive Rock band SAGA joins host Max Davallo on this incredibly noteworthy episode to talk about his inspiring lifelong career in music & what it takes to...
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Episode 61
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1:19:48
Dorm 60: Featured Artist - A Discussion with singer/songwriter Dani Hagan!
We proudly welcome first time guest: singer/songwriter Dani Hagan to Sonic Dorms.Without a doubt, Dani Hagan is a vital part of the LA music scene. She spent many years honing her craft, while gigging at famed LA venues, such as The Vip...
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Episode 60
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38:42
Dorm 59: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Xavi Suede & Dandelyin
On this episode of Sonic Dorms, we welcome back independent singer/songwriter Dandelyin, but this time she's joined by underground hip hop artist Xavi Suede, who together have collaborated on a series of alternative/hip hop singles that really ...
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Episode 59
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33:06
Dorm 58: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Paul Taylor (Winger, Steve Perry, Alice Cooper, Tom Keifer)
On this episode, we welcome first time guest Paul Taylor, well known as an accomplished guitarist/keyboardist who has worked with countless artists as a composer & musician over the decades, most famously with Winger.During our conv...
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Episode 58
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34:04
Dorm 57: Featured Guest - A Discussion with Larry Flick (Music Journalist/Curator)
In this episode, we welcome first time guest: iconic music journalist & curator Larry Flick (Billboard/Sirius XM/Vero) to Sonic Dorms! Join us as we discuss his gateway into being an incredibly passionate tastemaker for various types of mus...
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Episode 57
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1:26:59
Dorm 56: Featured Artist - The Return of Maiah Wynne with "Envy of None"
In this episode, we welcome back spellbinding singer/songwriter Maiah Wynne to Sonic Dorms! Join us as we discuss her incredibly exciting & sonically enriching project in collaboration with legendary guitarist Alex Lifeson (of Rush), bassis...
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Episode 56
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57:30
Dorm 55: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Norman Brown
In light of Jazz appreciation month, today is a better day thanks to our very special guest: Jazz guitar legend Norman Brown!The Grammy award winning artist himself discusses what sparked his immense commitment to the divine power of mu...
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Episode 55
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47:11
Dorm 54: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Masha Davey
On this very special episode of Sonic Dorms, we're featuring our very first representative of Jazz/Black-American Music with multi-instrumentalist/producer Masha Davey! She's an absolute prodigy, and a modern day Quincy Jones in the making that...
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Episode 54
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52:29
Dorm 53: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Mel Machete
It is our pleasure to welcome first-time guests Mel Medina & Paul Kirk of Mel Machete! Straight out of Richmond, Virginia-- they're delivering Rock 'n' Roll spun out of their very own influences in mid-70s Glam & punk, when Hard Rock mu...
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Episode 53
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24:45
Dorm 52: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Viji (Vanilla Jenner)
On this episode, we welcome first-time guest Viji to the show to discuss what influences the confessional & open-ended Alternative-pop music she creates in spades, as well as her upcoming EP 'Cali', out March 11th via Dirty Hit.► Ch...
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Episode 52
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29:29
Dorm 51: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Atheena
On this episode of Sonic Dorms, we welcome underground punk rock duo "Atheena" to the show, to discuss the fierce Chicago punk scene that they are surrounded by, their musical roots as well as what drives their need to make music in the current...
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Episode 51
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17:37