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Welcome to The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine – your ultimate destination for everything music! Dive deep into the world of music production, backstage stories, and creative insights with our exclusive content. We bring you engaging conversations with a diverse range of talents, including musicians, lighting and stage designers, sound engineers, and other creatives in the music industry.

The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine! is a interviews podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 177 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine!, a interviews show with 177 episodes published.

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  Episode #178

  David Myhr - The Art of the Perfect Pop Song!

  Aug 18, 202648 min

  In this episode of The Hang!, David Myhr joins Scott Saldinger of Almost Famous Magazine to trace a musical journey that started at a piano in northern Sweden, exploded into Beatles obsession, led to The Merrymakers and eventually became a decades-long solo career built around melody, harmony and classic pop songwriting. This interview explores David Myhr’s creative process, his collaboration with songwriter Bill DeMain, working with Jellyfish’s Andy Sturmer, finding success in Japan and the making of his third solo album, Everything Is All About You. David also gets candid about today’s music industry — where releasing a great song is only the beginning. Artists now have to become their own promoters, content creators and community builders just to make sure people know their music exists. What You’ll Learn from David: • How The Beatles shaped his approach to songwriting • Why melody usually comes before lyrics in his creative process • What Andy Sturmer taught him about making records • Why promoting music may now be harder than creating it Here’s what you’ll learn from an artist who never stopped chasing the feeling of hearing a melody come together: sometimes success isn't becoming a pop star — it's making something you’re proud of and discovering that someone halfway around the world connects with it. Support independent music: buy the record, grab the vinyl or CD, see artists live, buy merch and share the music you love. Subscribe to The Hang! from Almost Famous Magazine for more conversations with musicians, songwriters and artists. #DavidMyhr #PowerPop #Songwriting #TheMerrymakers #TheHangPodcast #TheHang #podcast https://davidmyhr.com https://facebook.com/davidmyhr https://instagram.com/davidmyhr https://YouTube.com/user/davidmyhr CHAPTERS: 00:00 David Myhr and Everything Is All About You 02:30 How The Beatles Changed Everything 05:07 Learning to Write the Perfect Pop Song 06:32 The Merrymakers and Going Solo 11:28 Everything Is All About You 15:05 Say Yes and David’s Songwriting Process 22:27 Andy Sturmer, Jellyfish and April’s Fool 25:15 Finding Success in Japan 33:16 Surviving the Modern Music Industry 38:28 Dream Collaborations and New Music The Hang! Podcast – Presented by Almost Famous Magazine https://www.almostfamousmagazine.com

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  Episode #177

  The Dirty Turkeys: What Is Acid Cow Punk?

  Aug 11, 202655 min

  In this episode of 'The Hang!', The Dirty Turkeys — Sam Baker, Ty Tullar, Brad Hansen and Russ Hansen — hang with Scott Saldinger to unpack how childhood friendships, basement jams and wildly different musical influences became one seriously unpredictable band. This interview explores why The Dirty Turkeys would rather build a genuine community one live show at a time than change their music to chase algorithms. They also get into their explosive live performances, the strange origin of their band name, the creation of “Under Your Spell,” and why staying human matters as AI-generated music and content become more common. Here’s what you’ll learn: • How The Dirty Turkeys created their “Acid Cow Punk” sound • Why “Under Your Spell” feels like a breakthrough for the band • How live shows and word of mouth built their fan community • Why authenticity matters more to them than instant viral fame You’ll also hear about Cowboy Caravan, their creative process, dream collaborators, favorite artists, their move toward San Francisco and the next chapter with Soul Sugar. If you love psychedelic rock, garage rock, surf rock, punk, outlaw country or bands that refuse to stay inside genre lines, meet The Dirty Turkeys. Subscribe to Almost Famous Magazine for more independent artist interviews on The Hang! Website Instagram YouTube #TheDirtyTurkeys #AcidCowPunk #PsychedelicRock #IndependentMusic #thehang CHAPTERS: 00:00 Meet The Dirty Turkeys & Acid Cow Punk 03:01 How The Dirty Turkeys Became a Band 03:52 Psychedelic, Punk & Country Influences 07:37 How Four Friends Write Songs Together 09:09 The Crazy Story Behind “The Dirty Turkeys” 13:01 Inside a Dirty Turkeys Live Show 17:36 Building Fans Without Going Viral 20:24 “Under Your Spell” & Finding Their Sound 22:20 Where to Start With The Dirty Turkeys 27:15 Family, Friendship & Musical Support 31:28 Soul Sugar, San Francisco & What’s Next 33:53 Being a Musician in the Content Era 37:16 AI, Human Art & Staying Authentic 41:44 Dream Producers & Collaborators 47:04 Supporting Independent Artists 48:04 What The Dirty Turkeys Listen To The Hang! Podcast – Presented by Almost Famous Magazine

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  Episode #176

  V Torres on Healing, Grief & “Woman” her story will move you!

  Aug 4, 202651 min

  In this episode of The Hang!, V Torres joins Scott Saldinger to share the story behind "Woman", her seven-song sophomore album arriving independently September 1, 2026. Raised in Southern California on her parents’ vinyl collection, V absorbed everything from Joni Mitchell and James Taylor to Pink Floyd, outlaw country, funk, grunge, and psychedelic rock. She started playing guitar around age 11, wrote songs inspired by the Arizona desert, and eventually found her voice at college open mics in Los Angeles. This interview explores how divorce, grief, healing, desire, and learning to love herself became connected chapters in Woman. V also talks about co-producing the record, rebuilding songs in the studio, honoring her late friend Kevin Sousa, pressing vinyl for the first time, and experiencing the thrill of connecting with a festival audience. V tells you about: * How she developed her indie-rock and Americana sound * Why "Woman" took nearly nine years to become an album * How grief influenced “Winter Solstice” and the recording process * Why Beck is her dream producer and collaborator Here’s what you’ll learn about the perseverance, community, and personal investment required to create independent music. Watch the full conversation, subscribe to The Hang!, and support V Torres by streaming her music, purchasing the album or vinyl, and seeing her perform live. #VTorres #WomanAlbum #IndieRock #SingerSongwriter #podcast #musicinterview Website Instagram YouTube Apple Music Album pre-order The Hang! Podcast – Presented by Almost Famous Magazine https://www.almostfamousmagazine.com

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  Episode #175

  Dorian Balis Left Opera to Write His Truth!

  Jul 28, 202652 min

  In this episode of The Hang!, host Scott Saldinger talks with Dorian Bailis about a musical journey shaped by opera, heavy metal, grunge, classical music, Americana and raw emotional storytelling. After studying vocal performance and building a professional opera career, Dorian realized that writing his own songs had become his most honest form of expression. He opens up about leaving New York, starting over in Nashville and creating what he calls “modern folk n’ roll.” This interview explores the stories behind “Polka Rose,” “Beyond the River” and “Not So Lonely Valentine’s Day,” including the personal loss that inspired Dorian to stop waiting and take a chance on a different life. He also discusses why songs are never completely finished, how live audiences continue the creative conversation and why albums still matter in a singles-driven music industry. Dorian Shares: * How he transitioned from opera to modern folk songwriting * Why Nashville gave him new opportunities to perform original music * The personal stories behind “Polka Rose” and “Beyond the River” * How authenticity helps music survive algorithms, trends and AI Subscribe to Almost Famous Magazine, share the episode and support independent artists by streaming their music, attending shows and purchasing vinyl and merchandise. #DorianBailis #nashville #opera #singersongwriter #interview #musicianinterview https://www.dorianbalis.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dorianbalis https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dorian-balis/1683393900 www.youtube.com/@UChXcae0PRDO3IOIahXV-FlA CHAPTERS: 00:00 Meet Dorian Balis 01:21 Music, Metal and Early Influences 10:55 Leaving New York for Nashville 14:14 The Story Behind “Polka Rose” 19:10 Loss, Regret and “Beyond the River” 22:41 Love and “Not So Lonely Valentine’s Day” 25:18 Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Live Music 27:27 From Opera Singer to Songwriter 30:10 Building an EP in a Singles-Driven Industry 32:21 Can Good Music Beat Algorithms and AI? 39:09 Authenticity and Connecting With Listeners 41:28 Dorian’s Dream Collaboration With Bono 46:26 Kendrick Lamar, Deafheaven and Brian Wilson 49:40 What Comes Next for Dorian Balis The Hang! Podcast – Presented by Almost Famous Magazine https://www.almostfamousmagazine.com

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  Episode #174

  Colm Gavin: Dublin Folk Songwriter, Songwriting, Songs, Stories & Soul!

  Jul 15, 202652 min

  In this episode of The Hang!, host Scott Saldinger talks with Colm Gavin about music origins, creative flow, collaboration, mentors, and building a life around songs. Colm Gavin is a Dublin-based singer-songwriter whose music blends contemporary folk, soft jazz, parlor-song charm, and classic storytelling. His work has reached listeners across Ireland, Europe, the UK, and North America, with songs praised by major artists and industry voices and released through BEO Records. Public profiles note that his early solo releases reached No. 1 on the Irish iTunes charts and that his music has been playlisted on radio stations in the U.S. and Canada. This interview explores Colm’s childhood connection to music, the Orlando trip that opened his ears to Roy Orbison, The Carpenters, Springsteen, and classic radio, and how taking over his brother’s guitar lessons changed everything. Colm also talks about his teacher and mentor Peter Stanton, why practice and creativity should live in different rooms, and how collaboration turns a simple idea into something that suddenly exists. Here’s what you’ll learn from Colm: * How he found his way into music and songwriting * Why folk, jazz, theater, and parlor songs shape his sound * How collaboration helps songs grow beyond the writer * Why mentors, discipline, and flow state still matter In this episode, Colm also discusses Live at Whelan’s, touring Ireland and the UK, writing for other artists, and why sincerity, preparation, and community remain at the heart of real music. Subscribe to Almost Famous Magazine for more artist interviews, music stories, and conversations from The Hang! #ColmGavin #irishfolkmusic #SongwriterInterview #irishmusician Instagram YouTube Bandcamp Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to The Hang! 02:15 Meet Colm Gavin 03:00 How Music First Found Him 05:23 Taking Over His Brother’s Guitar Lessons 07:24 Early Influences: Dylan, Clapton & Cat Stevens 08:46 Defining his Sound 13:34 Where New Listeners Should Start 15:32 Songs, Editing & Creative Flow 17:46 Knowing When a Song Is Finished 20:29 Practice vs. Writing Time 23:05 Collaboration and Creative Alchemy 26:06 Why No Artist Succeeds Alone 28:45 Moments of Recognition and Self-Doubt 32:07 Remembering Mentor Peter Stanton 38:37 Touring, Ireland Shows & What’s Next 45:23 Dream Collaborations: Randy Newman & Elton John 48:40 Road Music, Asia & 80s Rock The Hang! Podcast – Presented by Almost Famous Magazine https://www.almostfamousmagazine.com

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