Season 4 - Ep. 4 - Dave Cavallo from Texas Pop Punk Band Dropped Out Talks About Self-Deprecating Humor in Songwriting

Season 4 - Ep. 4 - Dave Cavallo from Texas Pop Punk Band Dropped Out Talks About Self-Deprecating Humor in Songwriting

Author: Powered By Rock March 27, 2023 Duration: 46:19

Hello and welcome to the Powered By Rock podcast where I am going to be speaking with Dave Cavallo of the Texas-based pop-punk band Dropped Out today.

Dropped Out released one of the most incredible punk albums that I had heard in a very long time last year with their album Get Lost! which is what I consider to be the epitome of pop-punk at its finest.

The band has been putting out music for almost a decade at this point, and if you haven’t heard of them, well, it’s a good thing you are here now, because you are going to be happy that you get to check them out.

I believe Get Lost! was one of only two perfect 5-star ratings that I gave out in our album reviews last year with The Black Keys’ Dropout Boogie being the only other one. That’s pretty high praise considering last year was stacked with great releases.


Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters

Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper

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"Quitter" broadcast with direct consent from Dropped Out

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Make sure to check out Dave's Recommendations: Wicked Bears 


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00:00 - Intro

02:13 - Segment 1 - Dave from Dropped Out talks about using self-deprecating humor to address issues that he has with his own weight struggles

18:02 - Reverend Guitars

18:54 - Segment 2 - In the Spotlight hot seat questions with Dave from Dropped Out

32:15 - diyrockcareer.com

32:48 - "Quitter" by Dropped Out

35:04 - Segment 3 - Upcoming shows and news from Dropped Out

45:00 - Outro and thanks


Tune in to The Powered By Rock Podcast for a raw and genuine look at the world of independent rock music. Host Isaac Kuhlman sits down with DIY musicians and bands who are building their careers from the ground up, offering a platform for their stories that you won't find anywhere else. These conversations go far beyond typical interviews; you'll hear firsthand about the life experiences, struggles, and creative triumphs that fuel their music. Each episode digs into the substance behind the sound, weaving in discussions about music theory and the broader landscape of rock without ever getting too academic or dry. The whole point of this podcast is to preserve and celebrate the spirit of rock that has inspired generations, ensuring those authentic voices and their stories are passed along. Expect a mix of insightful commentary and spontaneous, often humorous, moments that reflect the unpredictable nature of the genre itself. It’s a passionate and personal exploration for anyone who believes rock is more than just background noise-it's a living, breathing force powered by the people who make it.
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