Back in September 2025, with the help of Dave Brenner of Earsplit PR, I put together a special 100th episode of Whatever Comes Next with eight different guests (including Dave).
For this episode, I wanted to dedicate more of the time with my guests to getting their takes and insights on the music business—as it is for independent artists (whether from the position of touring and recording artists, producers, label owners or publicists).
As a little extra, I thought it would be fun to ask each of my guests to tell me about some musical experience that changed their lives.
Whether it was Dave Brenner having his mind blown at a Neurosis show in the 90s, or Steve Austin of Today Is The Day pretty much fleeing town after being so unnerved by a Jesus Lizard show, I got some great, entertaining stories.
Hopefully you’ll feel the same.
Check out Dave Brenner’s latest album as Gridfailure
Visit Nefarious Industries for all their latest releases
Check out the latest Today Is The Day record
Check out Urlo’s latest record as THE MON
Visit Malleus for all their work and forthcoming Tarot Kickstarter project
Visit Black Matter Mastering
Visit Exile On Mainstream
Intro: 00:00
Dave Brenner (Earsplit PR/ Gridfailure): 03:17
Greg Meisenberg (Nefarious Industries): 14:28
Steve Austin (Today Is The Day): 19:33
Lu, Urlo, Poia (Malleus/ Supernatural Cat/ Ufomammut): 34:22
Dan Emery (Black Matter Mastering): 40:29
Andreas Kohl (Exile On Mainstream): 44:05
