On this episode of What Are You Jamming?, I sit down with Bryan Funck of Thou to talk New Orleans, punk ethics, and why he's never really thought of Thou as a "local band" to begin with. We dig into his approach to songwriting, his complicated feelings about performing live, the quiet anarchy baked into the band's decisions, and what it's like running his record store, Sisters of Mercy.

The episode opens with "Emotional Terrorist" from their new album Umbilical subtly running under the intro, setting the tone in the most Thou way possible. And when it's all said and done, the outro rides out on "The Promise", also from Umbilical, as we wrap up the conversation.

Bryan's thoughtful, dry, and unexpectedly funny, and the talk ends up being equal parts music philosophy, community, burnout, belonging, and the very punk idea of one day just walking off the grid.

Stick around to the end when I ask him the only question that truly matters on this show: What are you jamming?

In the epsiode Chris chats with Thom Wasluck aka Planning For Burial/. Thom and Chris get into the origins of Planning for Burial, the beautifully messy evolution of his sound, and the kind of creative chaos that somehow turns into an album.

They talk vibes, feelings, weird gear choices, hometown atmospheres, and why some songs just happen to you. Thom also drops back in later with a story that involves a festival, a life-changing moment, and meeting someone who made teenage-him absolutely feral. It's wholesome chaos.

This is moody, funny, heartfelt, and just the right amount of unhinged.

Intro bg: "Flowing Field of Green" — Planning for Burial
Outro bg: "You Think" — Planning for Burial

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Hey peeps! The second episode of What Are You Jamming? is live! I'm Chris Owen, and this time I'm hanging with Isahen and Van from Ivory Daze.

I caught them opening for Prize Horse and Greet Death recently, and wow — they absolutely destroyed the stage. Their sound is somewhere between dreamy shoegaze and raw, emotional '90s alt-rock: big walls of guitar, floaty vocals, and a ton of feeling.

In this episode, we talk about:
• Their journey so far
• Gear and touring
• How they build their signature atmosphere
• What's been inspiring them lately 💭
…and of course, what they're jamming right now.

Heads up: the first few minutes have a tiny mic glitch with Isahen, but stick with it — it's totally worth it.

Background track in this episode: "Waco" by Ivory Daze (setting the vibe perfectly!)

And at the end, you'll hear "Corset" from their new EP Chlorine — trust me, it's been living rent-free in my headphones.

I wanna know what YOU'RE jamming! Drop a comment, DM me, or make me a playlist — I'm ready.

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