www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the seventh experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song using a late 80s approach (in the style of Bon Jovi's New Jersey)" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "Sister Mercy." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process. Works me…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the sixth experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song that is written on acoustic guitar but performed with piano as the main instrument" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "Everything Belongs." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creat…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the fifth experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song in the style of Def Leppard's Hysteria" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "I Am the Ocean." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process. Send me a Text Message.…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the fourth experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song imagined as the lost outtake for 'Penny Lane' and 'Strawberry Fields Forever'" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "Space Invaders Champion." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire crea…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the third experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song where everything must pass through a Fat Head ribbon mic" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "No Bunker." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process. Info on Eleanor Catton…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the second experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song where the hook is a sample" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "Jane's Played the Brewery Last Night." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process. Send me a Text Message.…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the first experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song using a 2000s approach (LCD Soundsystem)" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "The Jugger." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process. Send me a Text Message.…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan reflects upon growing a mustache. This episode features a piano/vocal version of the Collapsis song "I.O.L." Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan examines the media he consumed in 2023. This episode considers "the nature of evil" and "dystopia." A piano version of the Collapsis song, "Radio Friendly Girlfriend," is shared. For a complete list of media referenced in this episode, click here. Send me a Text Message.…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter reflects on his experience with sitting in with the Maxell 90 and paying tribute to R.E.M. Mike interviews members of the Maxell 90 as well as a few guest singers just before their show at the Be Loud! Sophie concert at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, NC on August 25, 2023. Mike asked each interviewee "What ha…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan recalls the process of writing and recording a custom made song, reminisces over a successful baseball season, and insists that The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is the best mystery novel ever. This episode features the following songs: "Bonfire" - previously unreleased "Two Egrets" - piano version, previously unrelea…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan interviews singer/songwriter Brent Mathews. This episode features the following songs: "7th Street" by podcast guest Brent Mathews "Wonderland" - piano version, previously unreleased "Satellites" - single version Check out Brent Mathews at https://www.brentmathews.com/ Check out the "Satellites" video here. Send…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan interviews fan, musician, and attorney J. Max Davis. The music contained in this episode is "Superhero" - piano version, previously unreleased "Jodie" by podcast guest J. Max Davis "Seminole Train" - live at the Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC, July 16, 2022 Send me a Text Message.…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan reflects on playing Joey Ramone at the BeLoud! Sophie '22 charity concert and shares three original songs. View the livestream of the Ramones set here. The three original songs are "October" - piano variation, previously unreleased "Static" - Live at the Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC, July 16, 2022 "Sailing to Byzan…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares a show reflection, a brief memoir, and a short story. The short story was inspired by Reedsy's weekly writing prompts. Mike also shares four original songs. Show Reflection: Mike and Mark at the Crown - written after the April 22 & 23, 2022 acoustic duo opening for Bus Stop and originally published on mik…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares three original short stories and three original songs. Two of the stories were inspired by Reedsy's weekly writing prompts. One story was inspired by a Vocal Media prompt. Click on the title of the story to read along. "Tongue" written on January 12, 2020 in response to the prompt "Write a magical realism…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares three original short stories and three original songs. The stories were inspired by Reedsy's weekly writing prompts. Click on the title of the story to read along. "Waiting for Manny" - written on March 13, 2020 in response to the prompt "Write about a person who meets with the ghost of an old friend for …

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares three original short stories and three original songs. The stories were inspired by Reedsy's weekly writing prompts. Click on the title of the story to read along. "Royal Orleans" - written on February 1, 2020 in response to the prompt "Write a short story that takes place on a train." "Tears of a Dragon"…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Kyle Hanlin recall the July 23, 2021 Collapsis show at Magnolia Roots Music Lounge. "Stumble," "Chartreuse," and "Two Egrets" from the May performance at the Grove are featured. Show Notes: Access the Magnolia Roots Music Lounge website here. I apologize for referring to the venue as "Magnolia Street Music H…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares three songs from the recent Collapsis reunion show at the Grove Winery & Vineyards. "High Caliber Grease," "Tell Me Everything," and "Sundrop" are featured. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

Mike Garrigan shares four previously unreleased outtakes from Semigloss Albatross: "Welcome to Oblivion," "Still Burning," "The Stranger," and "Riptide." Mike also explores a brief history of music formatting. Find the Semigloss Albatross gatefold here. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan interviews singer/songwriter Justin Karpinos about The Smallest of Spheres, Justin's recent EP. This episode features "The Smallest of Spheres," "Borrowed Time," and "Surfing at Night" from The Smallest of Spheres. Visit justinkarpinos.bandcamp.com for more information about Justin and his music. Send me a Text …

Mike Garrigan shares the meaning behind the many symbols located on the Semigloss Albatross gatefold. This episode features "Sailing to Byzantium" and "Semigloss Albatross" from Semigloss Albatross. Find the Semigloss Albatross gatefold here. Relevant links: Taurus Don Quixote by Miguel Cervantes Animal Farm by George Orwell "Photograph" by Def Lep…

Mike Garrigan shares the production rationale for his new album, Semigloss Albatross. This episode features "Walk in Circles" as performed on Stageit.com on May 15, 2020. Click here to learn more about the Mega Awesome Cover Show on September 5 at 9:00 PM on StageIt.com. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

Mike Garrigan shares the origins of his piano/vocal album Semigloss Albatross. This episode features "The Architects" and "End" from Semigloss Albatross and "Crocodile" as performed on Stageit.com on May 15, 2020. Click here to learn more about the Semigloss Albatross Album Release Party on August 1 at 9:00 PM on StageIt.com. Send me a Text Message…

Essays: "The Odyssey" correlates the events of Homer's epic to the mundane reality of being in the 9th grade. "Shreds" gives Mike an opportunity to shred some 80s metal licks. Music: This show features a live piano version of Mike's song "The Secret of Happiness." The live recording was taken from Mike's April 2020 show on StageIt.com Send me a Tex…

Essays: "KDF" recalls a talent show debacle. "Who's Got the Jamminest Tape?" discerns between a Metallica album and a Queensryche album. Music: This show features a live piano version of Mike's song "Birthday Song." The live recording was taken from Mike's October 2019 show on StageIt.com Send me a Text Message.…

Essays: "The Winslow Incident" remembers a terrible chain of events from elementary school in 1987. "Pride" describes the greatest hair metal album of all time. Music: This show features a live piano version of Mike's song "Hey, Angel." The live recording was taken from Mike's June 2019 show on StageIt.com Send me a Text Message.…

Essays: "The Golden Age of Glam Metal" remembers the 1986 metal scene. "Barfing at School" describes an unfortunate event. "Saturday Morning Cartoons" considers how a 1986 Saturday Morning TV listing might have read. Music: This show features a live piano version of song "Sundrop," previously performed by the band Collapsis. The live recording was …

Essays: "Clock Radio Mornings" remembers popular music in 1985. "The Twilight Zone - 80s" describes the 1985 reboot of the classic sci-fi series. "School Uniforms" recalls wearing school uniforms as well as the worst basketball season of all time. Music: This show features a live piano version of song "Automatic" from the Collapsis album Dirty Wake…

Essays: "Boom Box" recalls how we played music in 1984. "Gremlins" describes and considers the groundbreaking film of the same name. "Four Square" remembers the greatest playground game ever invented and considers new Four Square applications. Music: This show features a live piano version of song "Rusted Radio" from Mike's 2002 album The Promise o…

Essays: "Quiet Riot" recalls the phenomenon that was "Cum on Feel the Noise" and its accompanying video. "Pitfall II" describes spending two weeks mastering Pitfall II: The Lost Caverns, the Activision classic video game. "BMX" remembers the halcyon days of riding bikes, jumping ramps, and standing up for yourself. Music: This show features a live …

Mike Garrigan reflects on his final semester of law school and shares a new song. Links to things mentioned in this show: Basket of Apples by Paul Cézanne Uniform Probate Code NC Mediation Program Felix Frankfurter Trailer for Rashomon by Akira Kurosawa "In My Dreams" by Dokken NPR Review of Largesse of the Sea Maiden by Denis Johnson Send me a Tex…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan performs and discusses "Geeks & Bacon," a song from the Scenes, Vol. 3 EP. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan reflects on his fifth semester of law school. A new song, "So Much for Goodbye," appears at the end of the episode. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan explains his rationale for abandoning analog amplifiers in favor of digital ones. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan reflects on his fourth semester of law school. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan reflects on various approaches to performing older material. Live, solo acoustic versions of "Superhero," "Automatic," and "Wonderland" are shared. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

Mike Garrigan describes his third semester as a law student. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Rachel Hirsh discuss gender disparity in the music industry. "Boys Will Be Boys" from Rachel's band Bruxes is shared. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Ashley DiMuzio discuss vampires, including favorite vampire fiction, improving the vampire, and practical considerations for contemporary vamps. "Dark Room" from Scenes, Vol. 2 is featured. Mike reads an essay, "On Salem's Lot." Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan reflects on Chris Cornell's passing. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan reflects on his second semester of law school. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter and law student Mike Garrigan debuts two new recordings ("Mulligan White" and (hanging orc)) & discusses media highlights from his daily commute. Hear commentary on Frank Ocean's Blonde, James Salter's Light Years, Oingo Boingo's Dead Man's Party, and David Mitchell's The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet. S…

www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Niti Parthasarathy discuss The Purge: Anarchy and dystopian fiction. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan recounts his first semester of law school. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter shares his singing philosophy and processes for long-term vocal maintenance. "Oceans" from the Lessons of Autumn 20th Anniversary Show is shared. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter discusses two promotional strategies. "November" from the Lessons of Autumn 20th Anniversary Show is shared. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan discusses and ranks 10 Miles Davis studio albums. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan

www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan recounts life on the road. "Seems" from the May 2016 Collapsis reunion is shared. Send me a Text Message.بقلم Mike Garrigan