Let's listen to records (or CDs, or mp3, or whatever you've got) together! I share stories, artist interviews and reviews from the world of music with an emphasis on rock, prog, metal, pop (especially 70s and 80s), indie, or whatever else is floating my boat at any given time. Support the show at:
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Episode 169: Pure Reason Revolution's Jon Courtney Discusses Terrifying Angels
I'm very excited to chat once again with Jon Courtney of Pure Reason Revolution! Jon returns to the show to discuss the band's seventh studio album, Terrifying Angels, an aggressive and even angry (at times) release that is quite a departure from the band's last album. It explores themes of things that can be your salvation that can also be your undoing. It was great catching up with Jon and learning about the making of this energetic new record.
Learn more about Pure Reason Revoultion and buy the album at www.purereasonrevolutionofficial.com.
For more with Jon Courtney, check out Episode 135, in which he discusses his musical background, influences, and the making of the album Coming Up to Consciousness.
Please hit the like button and/or leave a rating/review wherever you consume this podcast. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by signing up at michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com. Follow MRC on Twitter (@MikesRecords), like it on Facebook, and follow on Instagram, and on Bluesky. Have questions or comments or want to suggest a topic? Hit me up at michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com.
I'd love to have your support for this independent podcast. You can become a patron of this show by becoming a Michael's Record Collection Patreon subscriber starting at only $2 per month at the MRC Patreon page. Supporter benefits escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show. For example, you will know about interviews in advance and at some levels you can submit questions for the artists, come on the show to co-host, enter prize drawings, and more.
24 Aug 2026
Episode 168: John Boegehold Returns to Discuss 'Grimalkin' by Pattern-Seeking Animals
John Boegehold of Pattern-Seeking Animals returns to the show to discuss the band's new album, Grimalkin, a lush mixture of what you already love about PSA's music and some new flavors that enhance it. John was kind enough to discuss the making of the album, the stories behind the songs, the use of AI in music, and other topics. If you missed it, please check out my first interview with John about the album Friend of All Creatures here: https://michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-141-john-boegehold-of-pattern-seeking-animals-on-friend-of-all-creatures/
You can also learn more about the band at www.psanimals1.com.
Please hit the like button and/or leave a rating/review wherever you consume this podcast. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by signing up at michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com. Follow MRC on Twitter (@MikesRecords), like it on Facebook, and follow on Instagram, and Bluesky. Have questions or comments or want to suggest a topic? Hit me up at michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com.
I'd love to have your support for this independent podcast. You can become a patron of this show by becoming a Michael's Record Collection Patreon subscriber starting at only $2 per month at the MRC Patreon page. Supporter benefits escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show. For example, you will know about interviews in advance and at some levels you can submit questions for the artists, come on the show to co-host, enter prize drawings, and more.
2 Mar 2026
Episode 167: Eric Gillette of The Neal Morse Band Discusses "L.I.F.T."
My guest for this episode is vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Eric Gillette of The Neal Morse Band. NMB just released its fifth studio album, L.I.F.T., on Friday, Feb. 27, and it's another standout concept album from the five-piece veteran prog rock ensemble. Eric was kind enough to discuss the making of the album, his musical beginnings, playing bluegrass at a young age, getting into progressive rock, joining forces with Neal Morse, when we can expect the next TEMIC album, making his cover videos, and much more. Learn more about Eric at www.ericgillettemusic.com.
Please hit the like button and/or leave a rating/review wherever you consume this podcast. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by signing up at michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com. Follow MRC on Twitter (@MikesRecords), like it on Facebook, and follow on Instagram, and Bluesky. Have questions or comments or want to suggest a topic? Hit me up at michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com.
I'd love to have your support for this independent podcast. You can become a patron of this show by becoming a Michael's Record Collection Patreon subscriber starting at only $2 per month at the MRC Patreon page. Supporter benefits escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show. For example, you will know about interviews in advance and at some levels you can submit questions for the artists, come on the show to co-host, enter prize drawings, and more.
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