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Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On Episode #16 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar try something completely different! They go in to this episode fresh and take on an album both of them haven’t spun before.  Will they love it, will they hate it?  Either way, they will dive in to the […]

[This interview was recorded before her 2017 performance at Chicago’s Subterranean]  On this episode of Sound Sessions, host Michael Heidemann welcomes the Sugarplum fairy of the web, POPPY to the show.  One of the most “interesting” interviews to date, Poppy shares with us her favorite websites, video games and shares her love of Chicago.  Catch her November 14th at Chicago’s House Of Blues.  Honestly, if you’re enthralled with the birth of the internet music scene…this is one show you won’t […]

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On Episode #15 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on a album which many agree is the greatest hip-hop/neo-soul groove of all time.  Influencing countless artists, take a listen as Mike and Paul battle out… Lauryn Hill “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”.   [Some Mature Language] Listen […]

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On Episode #14 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on an album which solidified 80’s rock and is hailed as the greatest album of all time by many fans with feathered-bang haircuts…”Synchronicity” by The Police.   [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here […]

On this episode of Sound Sessions, host Michael Heidemann welcomes Kristian Bush from the hit making machine, Sugarland. One of the most popular duo’s of all time, the group Sugarland has sold nearly 10 million albums domestically, earned seven Number One singles, and kicked ass all over the country.  Now with the release of their first new album in 8 years, BIGGER – Jennifer and Kristian are back on the road to lite the earbuds of their loyal fan base. […]

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On Episode #13 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on the 2000’s Austin, Texas indie-rock darlings, Spoon and their critically acclaimed album, “Gimme Fiction“.  [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here And Comment Below! Like what you hear?  Have a question or want […]

On this episode of Sound Sessions, Michael and Brian sit down with Kerry Alexander, Lead Singer of the group, Bad Bad Hats before their show at Chicago’s Beat Kitchen. Listen to the FULL INTERVIEW: http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3517725/3517725_2018-06-20-034925.128.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3788.mp3 SUBSCRIBE HERE:  Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Michael or Brian? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann  

On this episode of Sound Sessions, Michael sits down with Jukebox The Ghost lead singer, Ben Thornewill before their show at Chicago’s House Of Blues. Listen To The Full Interview By Clicking PLAY Below.  Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE HERE:    Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Michael? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On Episode #12 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on 70’s throwback music prodigies that are all a buzz this upcoming festival season, Greta Van Fleet “From The Fires”    [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here And Comment Below! Like what you […]

On this episode of Sound Sessions Podcast we chat with the members of X Ambassadors (Sam Harris, Casey Harris, and Adam Levin) backstage before their sold out show at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom.  We loved talking to these guys – they are not only thoughtful and passionate about their music, they posses a connective tissue to their fans which we adore.  They are set to release their latest album, Joyful.  Buckle up for a great chat with the soulful-rock-trio, X Ambassadors. Listen To […]

On Episode #11 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on mega-smash that is tearing up the Billboard Music charts – Cardi B “Invasion of Privacy”.

On this episode of Sound Sessions we catch up with the members of Vinyl Theatre backstage after their show at Chicago’s famed Subterranean.  Host, Michael Heidemann chats with Chris, Keegan and Nick about their recent departure from Fueled By Ramen Records to attack the music industry on their own.  After the release of their new album, Origami, the guys have hit the road to showcase their unique synth-bass driven rock that has caught the ear of Spotify playlists and many big-name […]

On Episode #10 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on the 1970s lovefest that was, Fleetwood Mac with their smash-hit album, “Rumors”.    [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here And Comment Below! Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with 2 Guys 1 Album? 2Guys1Album@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann and Paul Farahvar

On this episode of Sound Sessions, we speak to Underoath‘s Spencer Chamberlain and Aaron Gillespie on the day of the release of their new album, Erase Me. LISTEN HERE:  Since announcing their return from hiatus in 2015, Underoath fans have been clamoring for a comeback record.  This new album takes their sound to a whole new level and jolts that comeback into another stratosphere.   Better than ever, Underoath is back.  In this interview with WGN Radio’s Sound Sessions Podcast, the […]

On Episode #9 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on the mega-smash album, “What’s The Story Morning Glory” by Oasis…and no one is left unscathed.  [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here: Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with the podcast? 2guys1album@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann and Paul Farahvar

On this episode of Sound Sessions, host Michael Heidemann sits down for a chat with The Strokes’ guitarist and all around positive guy, Albert Hammond Jr. during the South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin, TX. Albert discusses his fourth album since taking the reins as a frontman, “Francis Trouble”.  The rhythm and melody heavy album is some of his best work yet – drawing from a myriad of influences and incorporating personal topics interlaced with his signature guitar style.  […]

On this episode of 2 Guys 1 Album, Paul and Mike share a quick message about where they can now be found online as well as a sneak peek of the upcoming albums they will be reviewing over the next couple weeks! We also open up the ‘listener mail bag’ to see what favorite albums our listeners want us to review.  Message us below with your favorite albums and we’ll mention you on the podcast! Listen To The Full Podcast […]

On Episode #8 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on the New York darlings, The Strokes with their ground-breaking album, “Is This It“.    [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here: Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Sound Sessions? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann and Paul Farahvar

On Episode #7 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on the riff-heavy rock masterpiece, “Appetite For Destruction” by Guns N’ Roses.  [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here: Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Sound Sessions? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann and Paul Farahvar

On this episode of Sound Sessions, Michael calls up Christian Anthony from the beat-heavy, slow-jam, nocturnal rock animals – Chase Atlantic. These Aussies are making a mark with their latest album, Chase Atlantic and will be bringing their sound to Chicago’s House of Blues on March 12th. Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here: Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Sound Sessions? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann