ifitbeyourwill Podcast
“ifitbeyourwill" Podcasts is on a mission to talk to amazing indie artists from around the world! Join us for cozy, conversational episodes where you'll hear from talented and charismatic singer-songwriters, bands from all walks of life talk about their musical process & journey. Let's celebrate being music lovers!
Season 6 starts Fall 2025… Looking for indie musicians
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Episodes
153 episodes
ifitbeyourwill S06E16 • Tiberius
A clarinet in fourth grade doesn’t usually lead to fuzz pedals, pedal steel, and a packed tour van, but that’s the path Brendan Wright of Tiberius traces on Troubadour. We start with the spark—how a quiet kid found a home in melody—and f...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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30:39
ifitbeyourwill S06E15 • villagerrr
A deluxe release hits different when the songs feel like they’ve been kicking around in the dirt for years. On release day for Tear Your Heart Out (Deluxe), we sat down with villagerrr to walk the long, crooked road behind it—a ...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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35:40
ifitbeyourwill S06E14 • Autocamper
There’s something beautiful about a guitar line that smiles while the lyric aches — that’s the trick Autocamper pulls off again and again. The Manchester band’s debut What Do You Do All Day? shimmers with that mix of brightness ...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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24:27
ifitbeyourwill S06E13 • The Hidden Cameras
A Canadian indie original walks into a Berlin studio and comes out with a record that swaps pews for pulse without losing its soul. We sit down with Joel Gibb of The Hidden Cameras to explore Bronto—how it was written across years and cities, w...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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35:12
ifitbeyourwill S06E12 • Alexei Shishkin
What happens when you book four days in a studio with no songs written and trust your gut anyway? We sat down with Alexei Shishkin to unpack the making of Good Times, a record born from instinct, loops, and a shared “don’t overthink it” pact wi...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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33:11
ifitbeyourwill S06E11 • Octoberman
A fall day, a fresh cup, and a songwriter ready to open the door. We sit down with Octoberman’s Marc Morrissette to trace the line from teenaged mixtapes and first guitars to packed vans, TV placements, and the decision to build Octoberman as a...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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32:23
ifitbeyourwill S06E10 • Thanks Light...
A sunlit hook can feel like a hand on your shoulder. That’s the energy we chase with Zane Ruttenberg of Thanks Light, as we unpack how Good Timing blends tropical psych shimmer, country ease, and harmony-rich craftsmanship into a record that in...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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29:37
ifitbeyourwill S06E09 • Living Hour
The first spark was private: long walks, headphones on, and albums that asked for total attention. From there, Living Hour grew into a band that treats dynamics like storytelling—opening with noise that dissolves into hush, letting melod...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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32:49
ifitbeyourwill S06E08 • The Noisy
A candle lit in a tiny kitchen. A book of poems opened before the phone wakes the world. That’s where this story begins—at the border of dream and day—where Sara Mae Henke (The Noisy) learned to trust the spark that eventually leapt from...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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35:56
ifitbeyourwill S06E07 • Carson McHone
What if the truest parts of a record live beneath the surface, shaping what you hear without ever announcing themselves? We sit down with Carson McHone to trace the layers behind Pentimento—from Austin’s all-ages venues to a lat...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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37:19
ifitbeyourwill S06E06 • Shallowater
A quiet room. Three players. More air than distortion—and somehow it feels heavier. We invited Blake Skipper from Shallowater to pull back the curtain on a second album that trades pedal stacks for patience, lets the drummer steer dynami...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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30:15
ifitbeyourwill S06E05 • Bec Lauder & The Noise
Guitars loud, heart louder. Bec Lauder joins us to open the hood on her latest The Vessel—an anthemic, grunge‑meets‑classic‑rock debut built on three‑piece chemistry, fearless writing, and a visual world that turns sidewalks into stage lights. ...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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28:35
ifitbeyourwill S06E04 • Case Oats
From scribbled journal entries to a critically acclaimed debut album on Merge Records, Casey Gomez Walker's artistic evolution is a testament to creative fluidity and unexpected paths. The frontwoman of Casey Oats opens up about how her backgro...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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27:09
ifitbeyourwill S06E03 • Field Medic
Kevin Patrick Sullivan, the creative force behind Field Medic, invites us into the intimate world of his songwriting process in this revealing conversation about musical authenticity, vulnerability, and the realities of life as a ...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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33:32
ifitbeyourwill S06E02 • Robert Forster
Ever wonder what keeps a songwriter creating fresh music after four decades? Robert Forster, the legendary co-founder of The Go-Betweens, takes us on a fascinating journey through his musical evolution—from meeting Grant McLennan at Queensland ...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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33:21
ifitbeyourwill S06E01 • Oh, Rose
Olivia Rose of Oh, Rose opens Season 6 with a candid conversation about musical origins, creative evolution, and embracing life's next chapters. From her early days in Asheville, North Carolina, where her friend's mother taught her guitar at ag...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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27:34
ifitbeyourwill S05E27 • Matt Gallaway
Matt Gallaway’s creative journey unfolds like a carefully crafted album—each chapter a different sound or mood, yet all tied together by a thread of honest self-expression. From basement jam sessions in Brooklyn to publishing acclaimed n...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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34:57
iftibeyourwill S05E26 • Marble Sounds
Pieter Van Dessel takes us on an unexpected journey from law student to the creative force behind Marble Sounds, revealing how serendipity and persistence shaped his musical evolution. When his wife received a grant to work in Montreal in 2005,...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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29:27
ifitbeyourwill S05E25 • SHOPFIRES
What happens when a musician rediscovers their creativity after a 15-year hiatus? Neil Hill's journey with his project SHOPFIRES answers this question with a soul-stirring blend of reverb-drenched melodies and DIY ethos.Unlike ma...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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32:47
ifitbeyourwill S05E24 • M Ross Perkins
What happens when toxic furnace fumes accidentally become part of your album's creative process? M Ross Perkins shares this surreal discovery and much more as we delve into his methodical approach to DIY music production.Growing up with...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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34:09
ifitbeyourwill S05E23 • Pale Blue Eyes
Ever wondered how a great band finds its voice? Sheffield's dream pop trio Pale Blue Eyes offers a fascinating glimpse into the alchemy of friendship, creativity, and musical evolution that shapes extraordinary music.Fresh off th...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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32:09
ifitbeyourwill S05E22 • WOMB
Sibling trio Womb takes us behind the scenes of their dreamy shoegaze sound and shared creative journey. From their childhood musical foundations to the evolution of their distinctive sound, this conversation reveals the beautiful simpli...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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29:22
ifitbeyourwill S05E21 • Hallelujah The Hills
What happens when a band decides to record not just one album, but a complete 52-song deck of cards? Ryan Walsh of Hallelujah the Hills takes us deep into his most ambitious creative undertaking yet."DECK" represents what Walsh calls "r...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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37:31
ifitbeyourwill S05E20 • Nick Bendzsa
Nick Bendzsa sits down with us to peel back the layers of his musical metamorphosis from synth-pop architect to folk-trap innovator. The Newfoundland native, now based in Montreal, candidly reveals how his sound has evolved alongside his person...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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27:27
ifitbeyourwill S05E19 • Super XX Man
When does a musical project truly end? Scott Garred of Super XX Man thought he had written the final chapter when he crafted an obituary for his 30-year-old band. Yet somehow, what began as a nostalgic blog post excavating old fly...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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38:19
