The Mike Herrera Podcast
Mike Herrera sits down with a new guest every week, discussing everything from music to careers to news. It's always something new. Follow online everywhere at @mikeherreraTD
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#602 The Business of Living
<p >The Business of Living</p> <p >Diving deeper into how things get done and more.</p> <p >Questions or comments? Leave a voicemail: 360-830-6660</p> <p > </p> <p >X/Twitter: twitter.com/mikeherreraTD</p> <p >Facebook: facebook.com/mikeherreraTD</p> <p >Instagram: instagram.com/mikeherreraTD</p> <p >MXPX.com: mxpx.com</p> <p >UPCOMING MxPx SHOWS:</p> <p >Mar 27 -- 9:30 Club, Washington DC (w/ The Ataris)</p> <p >Mar 28 -- The NorVa, Norfolk, VA (w/ The Ataris)</p> <p >Mar 29 -- The Fillmore, Charlotte, NC</p> <p >Mar 30 -- Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, SC</p> <p >Apr 11 -- Mi...
601 Rev on The Drowns
<p>Ep 601. Rev on The Drowns</p> <p >We talked about obsession, debt, making art for yourself, and the new Drowns album recorded with Bill Stevenson at The Blasting Room. Also: Zach Blair shreds on a track, Matt Hensley plays accordion, and Rev asks me why Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo is the AC/DC of punk rock.</p> <p > </p> <p >Listen/watch, link in bio</p> <p > </p> <p >#MxPx #MikeHerreraPodcast #TheDrowns #Rev #Episode601 #punkrock</p> <p > </p> <p >—</p> <p >Questions or comments? Leave a voicemail: 360-830-6660</p> <p > </p> <p >X/Twitter: twitter.com/mi...
#600 Yuri Ruley
<p >#600 Yuri Ruley</p> <p >on Drumming and more.</p> <p > </p> <p >Fixing our Hospitality Rider</p> <p >Van's Warped Tour stories</p> <p >Yuri's Pre and mid show mindset</p> <p >Early days of MxPx and going a band</p> <p >New MxPx Album</p> <p >Merch: mxpx.com</p> <p >Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660</p> <p >MXPX is coming!</p> <p >MAR with The Ataris</p> <p >-Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club</p> <p >-Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva</p> <p >-Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore</p> <...
599 State of the Music Monday
<p >It's a full Music Monday episode. Submissions came in from all over — Spokane, Quebec City, Toronto, Arizona, Japan, and more. Each Artist gets a listen and a real reaction.</p> <p > </p> <p >Before the music, Mike explains the new submission process: post your music in the comments of the pinned Music Monday post in the Mike Herrera Podcast Facebook group. He also goes on a tangent about subscription services, TiVo, and the lost art of owning things — sparked by his kids discovering Tropic Thunder.</p> <p >Bands featured: The Pink Socks (Spokane, WA), XXsmiile (Quebec City), Suit Yourself, Surre...
598 The Ever Passing Process
<p >Ep 598: The Ever Passing Process</p> <p > </p> <p >Also: Rich from Northeast Washington shows off his new Sterling by Music Man signature bass, and Mike floats Rich's idea of custom MxPx picks in the store.</p> <p >State of my world... </p> <p >Then JP from Michigan asks about the difference between recording with Steve Kravac and Jerry Finn. Mike breaks down the making of Life in General, Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo, and The Ever Passing Moment, from late-night sessions at Robert Lang Studios to the Chick Magnet last-take story at Westbeach Recorders in Hollywood. Pl...
597 QUESTIONS on Singing, AI and the solo acoustic private show era
<p >QUESTIONS</p> <p >How hard do I sing live?</p> <p >MxPx and Goldfinger shows</p> <p >New and Old fans are the best</p> <p >Is AI drinking all our water?</p> <p >The Solo Acoustic era</p> <p >This week from the Mike Herrera Podcast Facebook Group and your voicemails. </p> <p >Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660</p> <p >MXPX is coming!</p> <p >MAR with The Ataris</p> <p >-Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club</p> <p >-Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva</p> <p >-Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The...
596 Tips for New (& not so new) Bands
<p >596 Tips for New (& not so new) Bands</p> <p >Real advice for those starting a new band, Naming some names, Sports talk, Recipe for Success, Songwriting, Band Updates</p> <p > </p> <p >Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660</p> <p >MXPX is coming!</p> <p >MAR with The Ataris</p> <p >-Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club</p> <p >-Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva</p> <p >-Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore</p> <p >-Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall</p> <p >APRIL</p> <p >Saturday April 11 - Denver, CO a...
595 Music Monday Bowl
<p >Music Monday Bowl</p> <p >1. First Natural – Walking Several Miles</p> <p >Listen on YouTube</p> <p > </p> <p >2. Belgravia DieNasty – New Track</p> <p >Submitted by Brock Jeffries</p> <p >Watch on YouTube</p> <p > </p> <p >3. The Disorderlies – Get Up</p> <p >(Track starts around 0:40)</p> <p >Watch on YouTube</p> <p > </p> <p >4. Your Honor – Red Dress</p> <p >(Chorus hits around 1:20)</p> <p >Watch on YouTube</p> <p > </p> <p >5. NiTEWAKE – New Single</p> <p >Featuring Nick White (founding bassist of Attack Attack!)</p> <p >Watch on YouTube</p> <p > </p> <p >6. Matchbook Romance – Something Worse Than The Ni...
594 Legendary Replacements
<p >Huge Weekend complete!</p> <p >Tapping into the greatness of the MXPX community</p> <p >Bootlegs?</p> <p >Seattle Sports, professional sports, legendary trades and how it relates to band members coming and going.</p> <p >Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660</p> <p >MXPX is coming!</p> <p >MARCH with The Ataris</p> <p >-Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club</p> <p >-Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva</p> <p >-Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore</p> <p >-Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall</p> <p >APRIL</p> <p >Sat...
All About That Bass #593
<p >My first bass was Peavey T-40 and my latest bass guitar is the Orange Creamsicle. The Mike Herrera Artist Series StingRay is instantly recognizable — a bass shaped by decades on the road with MxPx. Mike Herrera brings his signature style to the classic StingRay with passive electronics, simplified controls, a color-matched headstock, and a custom Pokinatcha pickguard. Available now!</p> <p >Switching from playing with my fingers to a flat pick revealed!</p> <p >MxPx shows coming up</p> <p >MXPX vs. Tumbledown Album Prep. - A Comparison.</p> <p >Did we make it? Was there a time where we...
