Ryan is back, armed with tons of cannabis talk and free game for your music career! In this episode, Ryan talks a lot about cannabis. Ryan talks about his eardrum surgery and a near THC reset. Ryan talks about a brief Crohn's flare up. Ryan talks about cannabis lab fraud. Ryan gushes over the new Austin artist Geto Gala. Ryan talks about shopping for a new car and how expensive it is right now. Ryan ponders if we're about to face another shut down due to the Delta variant. Ryan tells you to get vaccinated because he is reasonable. Ryan worries about the future of live events. Ryan discusses our appetite for content and how it is shortening the album cycle for Artists. Of course, Ryan gives you the Strain of the Week or should it be Strain of the Month? The theme song from this episode features elements from the song "It's Alive" by Velcrowolf. Full tracks "Black Delegation" by Geto Gala (Jake Lloyd & Deezie Brown) featuring The Teeta & Hailey Orion and "Snake in the Grass" by My Education are showcased in this episode. All music is used with permission. Follow everyone on IG @SoundAndStrain @GetoGala @JakeLloydii @DeezieBrown @TheTeeta @HaileyOrion @MyEducation @TheLoyaltyFirm The episode was Produced & Edited by Ryan Cano.

After two months away, your favorite house cat has returned for another show! In this emotionally heavy episode, Ryan talks about life and death. Ryan talks about his new(ish) job and bereavement. Ryan gives tribute to a couple fallen family members. Ryan shares one of his personal favorite music industry stories from his career. Ryan discusses live music returning to Austin,TX. Ryan talks about going to Cheer Up Charlie's and dancing to a DJ spinning. Ryan discuses attending Stubbs BBQ to see The Black Pumas. Ryan chastises shitty concert promoters. Ryan discusses the Keeled Scales and Polyvinyl Records partnership. Ryan dreams about wanting to start Sub Pop South. Ryan also talks about the music industry infrastructure that exists in Austin. Ryan talks about Sony Music Entertainment disregarding unrecouped balances from heritage Artists. Of course Ryan gives you his Strain of the Week. Ryan implores you to Stop The Asian Hate. The theme song from this episode features elements from the song "It's Alive" by Velcrowolf. Music between segments features elements from "Wave at Your Grave" by Velcrowolf. Full tracks "Your Turn to Cry" from Miller Campbell, "Justice League" by Pat G are featured in this episode. All music is used with permission. Follow everyone featured in this episode on IG @SoundAndStrain @MillerCampbellMusic @IAmPat_G @TheLoyaltyFirm This episode was produced and edited by Ryan Cano.

In this episode, Ryan talks about Bandcamp Day. Ryan also gives you FREE GAME and lets you know how to get people to buy your music. Ryan hates ASMR but good on you if you love it. Ryan started a new contract job. Ryan talks about repetitive motion pain. Ryan keeps the main thing his main thing. Ryan talks about seeing where things will go, seeing where it takes you. Ryan talks about how working the door at a club lead to him becoming the Music Director at a festival. Strain of the Week is Moby Dick. The theme song from this episode features elements from the Velcrowolf song "It's Alive". Full tracks "Don't" from Swallow the Rat and "Speak, Memory" from Clone are featured in this episode. All music is used with permission. Follow everyone featured in this episode on FB @soundandstrain @swallowtherat @clonebknyc @theloyaltyfirm This episode was Produced & Edited by Ryan Cano.