Presented by Fall Down Trees and Guttersville Records, Does It Make a Sound? features deep dives into the creations, thoughts, opinions, struggles, and successes of independent musicians trying to make themselves heard in a noisy digital world.
Fall Down Trees bandmates Dustin Owens, Porkchop Branch, and Nolin McAlister explore the creation of their song Pigasus, revealing insights into imposter syndrome and the bittersweet ending of their album in this interview episode.
26 Jun 2025
A Work Grotesque
Fall Down Trees bandmates Dustin Owens, Porkchop Branch, and Nolin McAlister analyze their song "A Work Grotesque," exploring its lyrical meaning, connection to their life philosophy, and origins in live shows in this interview episode.
12 Jun 2025
The Setting Sun
Dustin Owens interviews bandmates Porkchop Branch and Nolin McAlister about Fall Down Trees' song "The Setting Sun," exploring its creation and the evolution of Owens' songwriting, including aging and family importance in this interview episode.
5 Jun 2025
Deadbeat Dads
Fall Down Trees bandmates Dustin Owens, Porkchop Branch, and Nolin McAlister analyze their song "Shoot the Messenger," exploring societal challenges, musical improvisation, and music's profound impact in this interview episode.
22 May 2025
Shoot the Messenger
For Season 1 of Does It Make a Sound we deep dive the Fall Down Trees album Night Terrors, and in Episode 6 our host and singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Fall Down Trees - Dustin Owens - is joined by his bandmates Porkchop Branch and Nolin McAlister to discuss the creation of the sixth track, Shoot the Messenger. We dig deep into the religious overtones of the tune, then discuss the suspended chord in blues and our collaborative techniques in the studio.
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Learn more about Guttersville Records here! (https://guttersvillerecords.com/)
Listen to songs from this episode in the DIMAS playlist here! (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QLxRTZB8KEgxcG61AF2Hs?si=f5f871ba249e473a)
8 May 2025
Water Finds Its Way
For Season 1 of Does It Make a Sound we deep dive the Fall Down Trees album Night Terrors, and in Episode 5 our host and singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Fall Down Trees - Dustin Owens - is joined by his bandmates Porkchop Branch and Nolin McAlister to discuss the creation of the fifth track, Water Finds Its Way. Enjoy the soothing sounds of rainfall on a tin roof as we discuss the writing and recording of one of our most sentimental tunes, ruminating on the origins of the song during COVID and how it evolved along with the concept of the album.
Stream Night Terrors and follow Fall Down Trees here! (https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/falldowntrees/night-terrors)
Learn more about Guttersville Records here! (https://guttersvillerecords.com/)
Listen to songs from this episode in the DIMAS playlist here! (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QLxRTZB8KEgxcG61AF2Hs?si=f5f871ba249e473a)
Learn more about Other Folk here! (https://www.instagram.com/otherfolkgvl/)
24 Apr 2025
The Modern Prometheus
For Season 1 of Does It Make a Sound we deep dive the Fall Down Trees album Night Terrors, and in Episode 3 our host and singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Fall Down Trees - Dustin Owens - is joined by his bandmates Porkchop Branch and Nolin McAlister along with special guests Emmylou Reed and Townes McCoy to discuss the creation of the fourth track, The Modern Prometheus. Witness how the song evolved from a previous song, with a complete melody and lyric change, before it found it's final form. We dive deep into the song's origins in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and then discuss how the song was pieced together in the studio just like the Creature itself. We are also joined by two very special guests, the official backing singers of Fall Down Trees - The Sprouts.
Stream Night Terrors and follow Fall Down Trees here! (https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/falldowntrees/night-terrors)
Learn more about Guttersville Records here! (https://guttersvillerecords.com/)
Listen to songs from this episode in the DIMAS playlist here! (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QLxRTZB8KEgxcG61AF2Hs?si=f5f871ba249e473a)
10 Apr 2025
Shadow
For Season 1 of Does It Make a Sound we deep dive the Fall Down Trees album Night Terrors, and in Episode 3 our host and singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Fall Down Trees - Dustin Owens - is joined by his bandmates Porkchop Branch and Nolin McAlister to discuss the creation of the third track, Night Terrors. This is one of the most spare songs on the record, and was seldom played live with the band before recording. But, it's also one of the strongest songs on the album lyrically, and we go deep into the lyrics, the inspiration, and the emotions before breaking down the recording process.
Stream Night Terrors and follow Fall Down Trees here! (https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/falldowntrees/night-terrors)
Learn more about Guttersville Records here! (https://guttersvillerecords.com/)
Listen to songs from this episode in the DIMAS playlist here! (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QLxRTZB8KEgxcG61AF2Hs?si=f5f871ba249e473a)
27 Mar 2025
Night Terrors
For Season 1 of Does It Make a Sound we deep dive the Fall Down Trees album Night Terrors, and in Episode 2 our host and singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Fall Down Trees - Dustin Owens - is joined by his bandmates Porkchop Branch and Nolin McAlister to discuss the creation of the title track, Night Terrors. You will hear how the song evolved through different generations of bands with some unearthed live recordings, then the evolution in the studio, from just trying to get a decent sax sound to creating a piece far beyond anything we could have imagined in a live context.
Stream Night Terrors and follow Fall Down Trees here! (https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/falldowntrees/night-terrors)
Learn more about Guttersville Records here! (https://guttersvillerecords.com/)
Learn more about Sacred Heart Beats here! (https://www.sacredheartbeats.org/)
Listen to songs from this episode in the DIMAS playlist here! (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QLxRTZB8KEgxcG61AF2Hs?si=f5f871ba249e473a)
13 Mar 2025
Hand of God
For Season 1 of Does It Make a Sound we deep dive the Fall Down Trees album Night Terrors, and in Episode 1 our host and singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Fall Down Trees - Dustin Owens - is joined by his bandmates Porkchop Branch and Nolin McAlister to discuss the creation of the opening track, Hand of God.
Stream Night Terrors and follow Fall Down Trees here! (https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/falldowntrees/night-terrors)
Learn more about Guttersville Records here! (https://guttersvillerecords.com/)
Listen to songs from this episode in the DIMAS playlist here! (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QLxRTZB8KEgxcG61AF2Hs?si=f5f871ba249e473a)
3 Mar 2025
Does it Make a Sound Trailer
Our host Dustin Owens introduces the Does it Make a Sound podcast, where we ask: "If an indie musicians pours their heart and soul into their work, but no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" Brought to you by Fall Down Trees (https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/falldowntrees/night-terrors) and Guttersville Records (https://guttersvillerecords.com/).
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