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Recent Episodes
Episode 1358: Facebook Lied to Us
An algorithmic lie from Facebook turns into a wildly unpredictable four-album palette cleanser on Episode 1358 of Rolling with Scissors, featuring complete record plays from Metallica, ZZ Top, Madonna, and Prince.
Fire on the Keys: Episode 1357
Better late than never! Fire on the Keys (Episode 1357) kicks off our multi-part deep dive into the catalog of Billy Joel. Inspired by a recent interview with Rick Beato, we’re digging into the early archives—from Cold Spring Harbor to The Stranger.
Latest Blog Posts
The Gibson, Garcia, and the Great Dumbed-Down Betrayal
We have GPUs capable of real-time ray-traced physics at 240Hz, but our desktop operating systems are artificially lobotomized so nobody accidentally breaks anything. From the Gibson in Hackers to Penelope Garcia’s command deck, Hollywood gave us a vision of computing as a high-touch craft—before big tech sanded down every sharp edge for the lowest common denominator.
Shag Shacks, Thrash Metal, and Horseradish
Thought Shatner’s metal record was a Pat Boone stunt? Think again. With a band called The *uckers, a Riot Fest rider demanding a Shag Shack, 4 feet of Polish sausage, and Eau Claire horseradish, the simulation has broken.
The Miracle of the Dreadlocked Tech and the Van of Holding
It took a dreadlocked tech, three proprietary hardware programmers, and a last-second scavenge from a van to fix the chair. With the rig back online, it was time to hit The Brewing Projekt and credit the man who turned me into a hophead.
The Death of the Mainstream Roar
Spinning CSNY’s “Ohio” makes you realize how toothless the modern airwaves have become. Here is how the corporate music machine sanitized the mainstream roar—and why underground defiance is the only antidote left.
Hollar Into The Void
The Holy Knives
A gritty blend of blues, post-punk, and gothic soul — The Holy Knives deliver two releases that hit hard, haunt deep, and somehow make housecleaning an emotional experience. This is alt-blues for the modern age, and it’s absolutely worth the spin.
Basement Alchemy
Two albums, ten years apart — yet completely intertwined. Heads and Tails from Basement Alchemy are a masterclass in cinematic indie rock evolution, and I didn’t even know what I was ordering when I bought them.
If Metal took over the World Sequel Songs would Suck Less
Imagine if you will a world where Heavy Metal was the driving force not just behind music but the very economy. If you can't imagine that for one your imagination is lame but it's already been imagined for you.Brendon Small envisioned this in his animated masterpiece...
Hollar Into The Void
We have some exciting news for you. Our friend. Josh Hollar is joining the team over here at Rolling With Scissors. You may know Josh from the group Self Titled Album. Not only is he a great musician, but he's got some things to say. I think we will be a good...
Interviews
Morningstar Unleashed: A Raw Conversation with Amber Swenor
We sat down with Morningstar frontwoman Amber Swenor for an unfiltered conversation about their explosive new single “Free,” hitting the stage at Rock Fest 2025, and Amber’s new book Unleashed. As always, no edits, just real talk.
Dusk of Grey
A couple of weeks ago, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Brian Klein from Dusk of Grey to talk about his brand-new album, In The End—and let me tell you, it was an incredible conversation you won’t want to miss! Below, you’ll find the raw, unedited, and...
Interview with Dave Dolengewicz B.A.J.IC
last week I had a chance to talk to Dave about The Collective here's our entire conversation.
The Unicorn Tornado and The Blood Moon Goddess-Self Titled Album-Josh Hollar
Hey everybody, how are things going by Self Titled Album has a new record out. The Unicorn Tornado and The Blood Moon Goddess I've been jamming on it for a couple weeks I really like it. We will be playing it and it's entirety this week on the program. I had the...
Signal Drift: Current Broadcast
Signal Drift is an original fiction series unfolding one chapter at a time—right here on the blog. Set in a near-future collapse where communication is survival, the story follows a former radio engineer navigating broken networks, old alliances, and strange new signals. Each post is a chapter, and the series is updated regularly. Want to dig deeper into the cast? Meet the characters right here.
Signal Drift: Chapter 26
The six minutes didn’t tick away; they evaporated. The machine was awake, the checksum was breached, and the maintenance deck of the dam erupted into a crossfire of automated lasers and concrete-shattering 7.62 rounds. With no time to reach for his rifle, Cronauer stood flat on the pegs and turned the heavy aluminum armor of his BMW GS into a flying kinetic battering ram.
Signal Drift: Chapter 25
The Mississippi was breathing. A thick, rhythmic fog rolled off the water, swallowing the bottom of the bluffs and turning the world into a grayscale blur. I had the GS in "Blackout Mode"—lights killed, traction control dialed to the dirt setting. But I wasn't hearing...
Signal Drift: Chapter 24
“He didn’t scream when the staples bit into his skin.” Under the red glow of a headlamp, Cronauer staples his wounds and discovers “The Mule”—a strategic off-road trailer that could save Viroqua, provided he can survive the high-speed run back to the ridge.
Signal Drift: Chapter 23
“Unidentified thermal anomaly detected.” As Cronauer ghosts his BMW GS down a forty-degree limestone drop, he realizes the mission has changed. He isn’t just fighting the dark; he’s fighting a Signature-Based Algorithm designed by the best engineers the old world had to offer.

