LOYAL TO THE CRAFT
LOYAL TO THE CRAFT is a punk rock therapy session for creatives chasing impossible dreams.
Hosted by Mike Ciprari, founder of SJC Drums and creator of Loyal to the Craft, this show dives into the chaos behind creativity: obsession, anxiety, risk, purpose, burnout, community, and what happens when you bet your life on an idea.
Built from decades inside the alternative music scene working alongside artists from Green Day, Twenty One Pilots, Sum 41, Panic! at the Disco and generations of musicians, creators, and outsiders, every episode is about the real stories nobody talks about enough.
The struggle, the purpose, the process, the craft.
LOYAL TO THE CRAFT
Latest Episodes
How Kids That Fly Built a Cult Following | Touring, Social Media & Making It as a Band
Kids That Fly joins the Loyal Lounge fresh off a month-long national tour to talk about what it really takes to build a band in today's music industry.From fans driving across the country to attend shows, to viral TikToks, Spotify succe...
From Fan to Friend: How One Sign Changed Everything
What starts as a fan moment can turn into a life-changing opportunity. In this episode, Jack Battaglia shares the unbelievable story of how bringing a sign to a show led to meeting one of his favorite drummers, eventually filling in for them, a...
Human Connection Always Wins with Pink Noise
In this episode, we cover:Why internet hype is secondary to the "long grind."The legacy Pink Noise wants to leave behind.Under-the-radar band recommendations you need to check out (featuring Silly Goose<...
Ninth Key Talks New Music, Authenticity & The Grind | Loyal to the Craft
On this episode of Loyal to the Craft, Mike Ciprari talks with Echo and Low Spirit about forming Ninth Key, collaborating for years before launching the project, and the reality of pursuing music in today’s world.From mental health to creat...