#558 Softails and Voicemails
The Mike Herrera Podcast
#558 Softails and Voicemails -My first motorcycle -Advice for success -My vocal warmup routine -A caller presents to us, the Punk Rawk Foundation -PxPX perks and live streaming -Influence, religion and propaganda -MXPX News! -Waco Storm Weather And more MXPX News today.. stay tuned for that.. subscribe to MXPX on socials.. And YouTube. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight...
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#557 Everything Is Computer
The Mike Herrera Podcast
#557 Everything Is Computer Talking music, sports and life with Tom Chichila and Brad Blanco -When is the NoFx reunion? -MxPx is stirring. -Sports gambling and more Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do...
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#556 MONSTER MUSIC MONDAY
The Mike Herrera Podcast
#556 MONSTER MUSIC MONDAY - The episode focuses on reviewing and providing feedback on music submissions from listeners. - Submissions are accepted via the , where artists can share their links. - Critiques various aspects of the submitted songs, including production quality, vocal performance, and song structure. - Offers constructive criticism and praise, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement in each submission. Some Advice and Tactics: Avoid Excessive Auto-Tune - Use auto-tune sparingly and only as an...
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#555 Outdoor Vibes
The Mike Herrera Podcast
#555 Outdoor Vibes 1. New Music and Writing Process - Avoids distractions like news to focus on songwriting. 2. Influence of Location - Different environments inspire varied songwriting outputs. 3. Collaboration and Feedback - Band members provide feedback to ensure a diverse album. 4. Personal Challenges and Growth - Overcoming personal challenges and staying positive. 5. Respect the Muse - Creative Process and Inspiration - Embraces the unpredictability of songwriting and stays open to inspiration. 6. Overcoming Stage Fright...
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#554 Back to Coffee
The Mike Herrera Podcast
#554 Back to Coffee -Coffee - Why I quit and started again -Pre-show routine -Skateboarding and songwriting -Yoga, rowing and fitness -Your voicemails Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com...
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#553 You Like Fitness?
The Mike Herrera Podcast
#553 You Like Fitness? Tv shows. Movies. Music, Fitness and recovery. Severance is on the brain this week but fitness is covering the rest. 😎 Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add...
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#552 Happy Irish Drinking Holiday
The Mike Herrera Podcast
#552 Happy Irish Drinking Holiday Happy Saint Paddy's day to all who celebrate! This episode is dedicated to you. Let’s drink! Does Tumbledown sound like the Grateful Dead's "Me and My Uncle." Goldfinger, - learning songs and show preparation Loose talk about my current fitness routine and recovery from a toe injury. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on...
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#551 Cancelled Flight Fiasco
The Mike Herrera Podcast
#551 Cancelled Flight Fiasco -Goldfinger Weekend Recap -Flight Delays and cancellations -How Punk Rock changed my life -Touring stories about the early days of NFG -What do Sponsorship deals look like? And more… Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! If you like the podcast- Subscribe,...
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#550 Cheese Pizza Blood Oath
The Mike Herrera Podcast
There’s some good stuff in this episode. I start out with happy birthday to Mx touring crew alumni Tommy Rat in the story about the cheese pizza, blood oath. Enjoy. Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at...
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#549 Choice Infinity
The Mike Herrera Podcast
#549 Choice Infinity My Creative process, songwriting, and insights for artists and small business owners. 1 - Upcoming Goldfinger Shows - in Anaheim and San Diego. - Mike discusses his involvement and the importance of practicing for performances. 2 - Songwriting Process - Mike shares his songwriting process, highlighting that writing a song in one day is rare and finishing a song usually involves multiple sessions. - He discusses the importance of tweaking and refining songs over time. 3 - Creative Inspiration - Mike...
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- The episode focuses on reviewing and providing feedback on music submissions from listeners.
- Submissions are accepted via the Mike Herrera Podcast Facebook group, where artists can share their YouTube links.
- Critiques various aspects of the submitted songs, including production quality, vocal performance, and song structure.
- Offers constructive criticism and praise, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement in each submission.
Some Advice and Tactics:
Avoid Excessive Auto-Tune
- Use auto-tune sparingly and only as an effect. Overuse can detract from the authenticity of the vocal performance, especially in genres like punk rock.
Simplify Intros
- Keep the intro of your song short and engaging. Long intros or unnecessary samples can cause listeners to lose interest before the main part of the song begins.
Focus on Production Quality
- Invest time and resources into ensuring high-quality production. Good production can significantly enhance the listening experience and make your music more appealing to a wider audience. Duh!
Monster Music Monday Submissions:
1. BEN TROUBLES - BREAK THIS BALL AND CHAIN
New submission for Music Monday.
Punk Rock from North Carolina, Y'all.
Enjoy!
2. OLD TOWN ZERO - GRAPEFRUIT
A little side project about getting all my old and new music out.
This was me at 19 years young. I'm now 46 and still making silly songs.
MxPx back in the day helped me learn guitar as I was figuring out your early years songs.
Something fun, not for the fame, but for the enjoyment.
Finally in a place in life, putting myself out there to the world.
Would love to be able to be featured on Music Monday.
3. LAST CHANCE MARIE - WESTBOROUGH
Punk rock band from Bellevue, Ontario.
Have been around since 02/2007 with no signs of giving up.
Would love your thoughts on our latest track.
4. THE BOY DETECTIVE - UNREALIZED GAINS
Submitted by Brandon.
No additional information provided.
5. GRUNGE PUNKS - ASHES FOR BREAD
Grunge punk from the Fall Blues EP.
Grunge Punks is my punk rock heavy music side project.
Written and recorded by Aaron Reynolds, mixed and mastered by Jason Wisdom, released by the Charyn Collective.
6. WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF - WHAT DOES MARCUS WALLACE LOOK LIKE
A band from Sydney, Australia.
All about big sing-alongs and good times.
This is an older track of ours, but sums up pretty well what we sound like.
7. LYCHEE CAMP - LET'S GO SURFING
Submitted by Joe Markey from Florida.
Self-produced music and video, DIY or Die.
The kids are supposed to be little versions of us going around town in Tampa and getting into some hoodrat activities, gambling, vandalism, those kinds of cute harmless things.
A cover by a band called The Drums.
8. LET ME DOWNS - BROKEN PROMISES
Second single from the new Let Me Down's album North by Southwest.
New album released January 23 on Felony Records.
From the PNW, Tacoma represent.
Song has a kinda long lead into it.
9. DANNY ATTACK AND THE REVENANT HEARTS - MOMENTS
Submitted by Danny Attack from Jacksonville, Florida.
Music video for the song titled Moments off the latest record, Kiss You in Hell.
10. SURRENDER THE GHOST - SMOKIN' DOESN'T HELP
Submitted by Matthew Ellis.
New to the page.
Official video for your listening pleasure.
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