Behind The Sound

About Behind The Sound

Brian Johnson is a music fan who loves digging into the stories and creative spark behind the songs. On Behind the Sound, he trades stiff interviews for relaxed, curious conversations that feel like talking shop with a friend. When he’s not chasing down great stories, he’s out running trails, writing poetry, or hunting for his next favorite playlist. This is your backstage pass. Behind the Sound goes where most music interviews don’t — into the creative decisions, the risks, the doubts, the accidents, and the moments that make the music work. We talk process, not press releases—craft, not clichés.

Publisher

Behind The Sound

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Feb 2026

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Colin Scharf (Silver Summer) - Behind The Sound

   Silver Summer’s Colin Scharf turns a long, DIY, pandemic-stalled record into a full-length debut with Die of Love - and the story behind it is as dramatic, specific, and unexpectedly cinematic as the music itself. If you love indie rock with big hooks, vivid lyrics, and vinyl-era intention, this one is for you. Brian sits down with Scharf to unpack the relief of finally releasing his first full-length, first vinyl album, and first self-produced project after years of tracking, mixing, and rebuilding the path to launch. Colin also shares the story behind the wildly inventive “Ghost” video, how a ghost-rave concept came together with photographer and filmmaker Arika Rowe, and why Silver Summer keeps leaning into campy, themed visuals that make each show feel like an event. If you’ve ever wondered how an independent band builds a record that feels both personal and theatrical, this conversation goes deep on the process.

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Ryan Sexton - Behind The Sound

   Ryan Sexton of Customers joins Behind the Sound to talk about the winding road from theater and acting to music, the messy and surprising process of songwriting, and the stories behind Living Like Gods. From saving lyric ideas in a pocket notebook to shaping a five-song release with no filler, Ryan shares how songs evolve—and why the finished track can sound nothing like the first idea. He also reflects on opening for Iggy Pop, making music as an independent artist, and finding connection through live shows. Listen to the conversation, then check out Living Like Gods by Customers.

3. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Triple Fiddle - Behind The Sound

   Three fiddles, one guitar, and a sound that crosses musical boundaries. In this episode of Behind the Sound, Brian sits down with Rachel, Hannah , and Maura of Triple Fiddle to explore the group’s distinctive blend of bluegrass, jazz, Scandinavian folk, chamber music, and honky-tonk. The musicians share how Triple Fiddle grew from a jam session into a full-fledged group, how they bring their individual musical voices together, and why careful listening matters when three fiddles share the spotlight. Hannah talks about taking on the guitar role and growing as a player, while Rachel and Maura discuss improvisation, arranging, and drawing on their classical and folk backgrounds. They also get into the band’s hybrid recording process, the onstage cues that keep performances flowing, and the joy of playing in a rare all-women ensemble. Along the way, the group reflects on musical growth, creative teamwork, and what audiences say when they hear Triple Fiddle for the first time. If you love acoustic music, inventive arrangements, and musicians who make collaboration part of the performance, this conversation is for you. Find Triple Fiddle online at triplefiddle.com (https://triplefiddle.com) and on social media as @triplefiddle .

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

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