Season 4 - Ep. 7 - Indie Spotlight - Vegas-based Indie Rock Acts SECOS & Wyatt and the Ashes

Season 4 - Ep. 7 - Indie Spotlight - Vegas-based Indie Rock Acts SECOS & Wyatt and the Ashes

Author: Powered By Rock April 17, 2023 Duration: 1:10:01

Hello and welcome to the Powered By Rock Podcast! I am excited because today, we have TWO incredible guests on our show as part of our Indie Spotlight series which will be a recurring feature at The Powered By Rock Podcast.

First up, I will be speaking to the Las Vegas based rock band SECOS about their music, their live performances and some other interesting questions.

You will also get to hear a song from them before the end of our segment.

After that, I will be speaking with AJ Wyatt of the local Vegas rock act Wyatt and the Ashes to talk about his new music and getting a full band together to play shows again.  Stick around to check out both awesome guests.


Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters

Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper

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"I Wish You Had More Friends" broadcast with direct consent from SECOS

SECOS' Links: https://linktr.ee/secosband

Checkout SECOS' recommendations - The Dollheads, Los Emptys, Desert Island Boys, Sani Bronco, White Noise


"86 Me" broadcast with direct consent from Wyatt and the Ashes

Wyatt and the Ashes' Links:

Checkout AJ's recommendations - Robert Stokes, Detective Frog, Trash Animals


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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬


00:00 - Intro

01:25 - Segment 1 - Las Vegas indie rock band SECOS talks about their music and playing shows as a local Vegas band

32:25 - "I Wish You Had More Friends" by SECOS music video

35:45 - Reverend Guitars

36:38 - Segment 2 - Vegas rocker AJ Wyatt from Wyatt and the Ashes talks about having a diversified sound and the rollercoaster of keeping band members active

57:40 - "86 Me" by Wyatt and the Ashes

01:01:12 - Segment 3 - AJ Wyatt talks about the meaning behind the song "86 Me" and what is coming up for the band

01:08:439 - 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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