Fuegostine's Music Club
Matt Firestine (fuegostine)
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About the Show
Fuegostine’s Music Club is a music discovery podcast built around honest conversations with artists about the moments that shaped them. Host Matt Firestine (Fuegostine) sits down with emerging and established musicians to talk about creativity, failure, mental health, and the winding road behind the songs we love. More than interviews, these are stories about finding your voice, staying true to it, and the music that connects us along the way.
Welcome to the Club.
Featuring guests from indie, folk, country, alt, and beyond.
New episodes weekly.
Partnership & Audience Signals
44 episodes — long track record
Production & Distribution
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Recent Episodes
S3E7 Hotel Fiction on Staring at the Sun Deluxe, Indie Pop Growth & AI’s Impact on Music
Athens, Georgia indie pop band Hotel Fiction stop by to discuss the deluxe edition of Staring at the Sun, the evolution from Soft Focus to now, and what it means to grow up through music.We talk…
S3E6 SNACKTIME's Sam Gellerstein on Philly Roots, Touring with Portugal. The Man & Finding Your Sound
Sam Gellerstein of Philadelphia band Snacktime joins the podcast to talk about the band’s journey from busking in Philly parks during COVID to touring nationally with Portugal. The Man and Electric…
S3E5 Krooked Kings on In Another Life, Indie Rock Growth, and Finding Their Sound
In this episode of Fuegostine’s Music Club, Matt Firestine sits down with all members of Krooked Kings to discuss the band’s upcoming album In Another Life and the creative evolution that shaped…
S3E4 Sam Bentley of The Paper Kites on Songwriting, Belonging, and the Evolution of Indie Folk
In this episode of Fuegostine’s Music Club, Matt Firestine sits down with Sam Bentley of The Paper Kites to discuss the band’s latest album and the themes of home, belonging, and creative balance…
S3E3 Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers’ Scarlett McKahey on Glory, Confidence & Touring with Pearl Jam
Scarlett McKahey of Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers joins the podcast to talk about the band’s journey from forming at 14 years old to releasing their confident, anthemic second album Glory.Scarlett…
S3E2 Inside the World of Deloyd Elze: Country Roots, Experimental Production & Storytelling
In this episode, Matt sits down with genre-bending artist Deloyd Elze for a deep dive into his musical identity, influences, and creative process. Deloyd talks about growing up between his parents’…
S3E1 Hayden Calnin on ‘Middle Night,’ Creativity at Midnight, and the Mystery Behind His Music
Australian singer-songwriter and producer Hayden Calnin joins the show to talk about the inspiration behind his latest EP Middle Night, the creative pull of late-night songwriting, and his…
S2E27 Touring, Trauma & Therapy: The Reality of Artist Wellness with Backline’s Terra Lopez | Fuegostine's Music Club
In this episode, Matt speaks with Terra Lopez, artist and Community Manager at Backline, the nonprofit delivering free mental health and wellness services to musicians and music industry…
S2E26 Colby Acuff: Songwriting, Touring, & Navigating Music’s AI Revolution | Fuegostine's Music Club
On this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club, Matt talks with Colby Acuff who opens up about his path from Idaho to Nashville, the creative process behind his albums, and the challenges facing…
S2E25 BIG SPECIAL - Their Story, Sound and Creative Process | Fuegostine's Music Club
In this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club, I sit down with BIG SPECIAL, a rising punk duo known for vulnerable, soulful style. We talk about their creative process, the story behind their music, how…
S2E24 Harrison Storm: Heartbreak, Healing & the Story Behind Empty Garden | Fuegostine's Music Club
In this episode of Fuegostine’s Music Club, Harrison Storm sits down for a heartfelt and honest conversation about the experiences that shaped his new album Empty Garden. Fresh off a six-week…
S2E23 HARMLESS (Nacho Cano) — Artistry, Authenticity & the State of Modern Music | Fuegostine's Music Club
In this episode, I sit down with HARMLESS (Nacho Cano) to discuss the evolution of music culture, the impact of social media on creativity, and the meaning behind his latest album. We explore what it…
S2E22 Daffo — Emotion, Honesty & the Story Behind Their Newest Album | Fuegostine's Music Club
Join me as I sit down with singer-songwriter Daffo to explore their journey through music, the making of their debut album Where the Earth Bends, and how emotional honesty shapes their songwriting.In…
S2E21 JOSEPH: Sister-Duo Evolution, Industry Pressure & Their Next Chapter | Fuegostine’s Music Club
How do you evolve as a band when the lineup changes — without losing your identity? In this episode of Fuegostine’s Music Club, I chat with indie-pop duo JOSEPH about re-imagining themselves as a…
S2E20 Bryan Andrews — From Welding to Writing Songs: Grit, Dreams & Country Soul | Fuegostine's Music Club
In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Andrews — a small-town musician who swapped a blue-collar job for a guitar and a dream. We talk about his journey, his influence, and what inspires his…
S2E19 Luca Fogale: Finding Authenticity & Evolving His Sound | Fuegostine’s Music Club
What does it mean to stay true to yourself — even when the internet is watching? In this episode of Fuegostine’s Music Club, I sit down with indie-folk singer-songwriter Luca Fogale to explore his…
S2E18 Ruston Kelly — Self-Rediscovery & the Stories Behind the Songs | Fuegostine's Music Club
In this episode of Fuegostine’s Music Club, I sit down with singer-songwriter Ruston Kelly to discuss one of the most intense and honest journeys in modern Americana / alt-country music. We cover his…
S2E17 The Brummies on Almost Breaking Up, Finding Peace, and Making Their Best Music Yet | Fuegostine's Music Club
OIn this episode of Fuegostine’s Music Club, The Brummies sit down for an incredibly candid conversation about the highs and lows of being in a band. They open up about the moment they nearly called…
S2E16 Motherfolk on Reinvention, Shoegaze Inspiration & Life After 10 Years in Music | Fuegostine's Music Club
In this episode, Matt sits down with Nate from Motherfolk for a wide-ranging, deeply honest conversation about artistic evolution, growing up on classic rock, moving through musical eras, and how the…
S2E15 Briscoe on “Heat of July,” Touring Life, Songwriting & the Story Behind Hooped Earrings | Fuegostine's Music Club
This episode features a full sit-down with Briscoe, the Texas folk-rock duo made up of Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman. We talk about their upcoming album “Heat of July,” their early days…
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