Sonic Dorms

About Sonic Dorms

Welcome to Sonic Dorms—where music history gets unfiltered. For over five years, host Max Davallo has bypassed the rigid corporate playlists, fleeting internet trends, & algorithm-driven press junkets to bring you authentic, long-form conversations with the creators shaping our musical landscape. Sonic Dorms operates on a simple, uncompromising philosophy: no genre limits, no filler, just deep-dive discussions with music creators we genuinely dig. From Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends & Grammy-winning virtuosos to rising independent voices, this is a dedicated safe space built on mutual respect & a pure passion for the art of sound. Our archive features raw, artist-to-artist storytelling with icons across the musical spectrum, including: KK Downing (Judas Priest) Don Dokken (Dokken) Norman Brown (Grammy-Winning Jazz Guitarist) Kalie Shorr (Critically Acclaimed Singer / Songwriter) Whether it’s the grit of heavy metal, the soul of smooth jazz, or the vulnerability of modern songwriting, Sonic Dorms pulls back the curtain on the true reality of the creative life. Step inside, leave the algorithms at the door, and connect with the music. 🎶🚪🎶 Connect & Support: Business, Public Relations, & Booking Inquiries: sonicdorms@gmail.com Follow the Journey on Instagram: @sonicdorms

Publisher

Max Davallo

Category

music · music · music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Oct 2020

Latest episode

14 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

86 episodes in the feed.

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   14 Jul 2026

   Inside the Sonic Dorm: A Conversation with Tim Durling (writer & radio personality)

   From my Sonic Dorm to yours... Writer & rock music aficionado Tim Durling joins me for a conversation about two fantastic books every hard rock fan should own: Down for the Count: The Y&T Album Review (featuring stunning cover art by the legendary Hugh Syme!) and Red on Black: The Listener's Guide to Sammy Hagar. If you enjoy celebrating great music, diving into album histories, & hearing the stories behind the artists, I think you'll really enjoy this one!

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   16 Jun 2026

   Inside the Sonic Dorm: A Conversation with Sarah Krimson

   No rehearsed press-junket scripts. No glossy PR talking points. For this episode of Sonic Dorms, we're tearing down the studio walls and stepping directly into the room with (up & coming) alt-pop artist Sarah Krimson. Sarah brings an unfiltered edge to her songs that is refreshing to hear in today's musical landscape... this is a completely raw, unfiltered & unedited conversation about craftsmanship, sonic spaces & the grit it takes to go all-in on your own craft. From my Sonic Do...

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   27 Apr 2026

   Inside the Sonic Dorm: A Conversation with Marco Pirroni

   Marco Pirroni is one of those rare guitarists and songwriters whose influence can be felt far beyond the records themselves. Emerging from the earliest wave of London punk, he first appeared onstage with Siouxsie and the Banshees at their debut performance at the 100 Club Punk Festival in 1976, then went on to help shape the sound of Rema-Rema before becoming Adam Ant’s defining guitarist and chief co-writer across multiple eras. What made Marco so singular was the way he fused raw punk...

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