On Truly Independent Voices, host Garreth Paul talks with working musicians from across the country and across the musical spectrum. Artists discuss the working methods behind their songs and recordings. On each episode, Garreth and his guest talk in depth about a featured song. Discover new artists and learn how their art gets made!
If you’re an independent musician who would like to be on the show, please email me at trulyindependentvoices@gmail.com (mailto:trulyindependentvoices@gmail.com).
On this episode of Truly Independent Voices, Garreth Paul speaks with members of the Wisconsin-based heavy metal band Zipper. They discuss songwriting, the art of the riff, and catharsis through moshing. For the featured song, they dig into Wasted Daze.
You can follow Zipper on Instagram (@zipper_wi) and on BandCamp (templeofzipper.bandcamp.com (http://templeofzipper.bandcamp.com)).
8 Nov 2025
Christo Ruppenthal - Ep. 3
On this episode of Truly Independent Voices, Garreth Paul speaks with jazz musician Christo Ruppenthal. They discuss how Christo discovered his love for jazz guitar and how he built a musical life, piece by piece. For the featured song, they dive into Christo’s new recording of Get Out and Get Under the Moon.
You can follow Christo on his Instagram (@christoruppenthal). For all of his online resources, visit his website (musicbychristo.com (http://musicbychristo.com)).
8 Oct 2025
Elemental Soundworks - Ep. 2
On this episode of Truly Independent Voices, Garreth Paul speaks with composer and visual artist Emily, the creator of Elemental Soundworks. They talk about the music she was draw to as a child, how she started Elemental Soundworks, and how she crafts her music and videos. For the featured song, they look into Who We Are.
You can follow Elemental Soundworks on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ElementalSoundWorks (https://www.youtube.com/@ElementalSoundWorks)), Instagram (@elementalsoundworks), and BandCamp (https://elementalsoundworks.bandcamp.com/ (https://elementalsoundworks.bandcamp.com/)). Go to her LinkTree page (https://linktr.ee/elementalsoundworks (https://linktr.ee/elementalsoundworks)) for all of her online resources.
8 Oct 2025
Lindy Eldred - Ep. 1
On this episode of Truly Independent Voices, Garreth Paul speaks with singer-songwriter Lindy Eldred. They talk about how her love of music was fostered by her family, how her religious upbringing shaped her songwriting, and how she goes about creating her songs and recordings. For the featured song, they dive into The Train.
You can follow Lindy on her Instagram (@lindyeldred). Please visit her LinkTree page (https://linktr.ee/LindyEldred (https://linktr.ee/LindyEldred)) for all of her online resources.
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