Fuegostine's Music Club

I'm joined by the band Pretty Jane at Waterloo Records in Austin, TX as a part of SXSW. We dive into to the backstory behind their EP "Public Intimacy", their new sound, and the effects of AI on the music scene. Special thanks to Waterloo Records for letting us use their space and to SXSW for giving us the ability to have these conversations in Austin!

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Katelyn Tarver joins the podcast to discuss her latest album Tell Me How You Really Feel, a deeply personal project centered around love, loss, and self-discovery. She opens up about writing through divorce, embracing vulnerability in songwriting, and the emotional weight of releasing such an honest record. Katelyn also shares stories from touring with Big Time Rush, her evolving sound, and what’s next in both music and acting.
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In this episode of Songs That Built Me, Matt Firestine sits down with Jason Singer—better known as Michigander—to break down three songs that shaped his life and sound.
From learning his first guitar riff with The White Stripes, to discovering Coldplay in a video rental store, to finding artistic identity through The National, Jason walks through the moments that defined his musical journey.
This conversation dives into nostalgia, music discovery before streaming, and how formative songs continue to influence artists today.
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In this episode, Matt sits down with singer-songwriter Riley Pearce to talk about his journey as an independent artist, his latest album, and the realities of building a music career today.
Riley shares insights into touring across Australia and Europe, explaining how geography and audience culture shape the live music experience. He also dives deep into his songwriting process, from early acoustic influences to writing emotionally driven songs like “Left Side View.”
The conversation also explores:
The evolution of his music over the past decade
Collaborating with other artists and writing for different genres
The meaning behind his cover of “Amsterdam” by Gregory Alan Isakov
Navigating social media as a modern musician
Creativity, unfinished songs, and artistic growth
This is a thoughtful and honest look at what it means to create, grow, and stay authentic as an artist.
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Jack and Harry of Seafret join the podcast to talk about their new album Fear of Emotion, the evolution of their sound, and navigating today’s music industry.
From their viral hit “Atlantis” taking off years later to the realities of modern music promotion, Seafret opens up about balancing authenticity with content creation, writing from real-life experiences, and how the industry has changed over the past decade.
They also dive into:
The meaning behind Fear of Emotion
Writing emotionally honest music
The pressure (or lack thereof) after going viral
Touring, streaming, and what success looks like today
Their songwriting process and creative evolution
If you’re a fan of indie, acoustic-driven music, or want insight into how artists survive in the streaming era, this episode is for you.
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