EP112 of the #ATIpodcast w/ Barrettwelcomes MIKE MCGINNIS from RID OF ME of @KnifeHitsRecords. In this episode of the ATI podcast, host Barrett Lewis interviews Mike McGinnis from #RidofMe. They discuss the band's latest record (ACCESS TO THE LONELY), their creative process, and their influences. Mike talks about the success of their recent album and the positive reception it has received. They also touch on the importance of demoing and preparing before recording an album. They discuss the genre-defying nature of their music and the comparisons to bands like #Slint and #Nirvana. Mike also talks about starting his own record label, #KnifeHitsRecords, and the motivation behind it. In this part of the conversation, Mike and Barrett discuss the DIY approach to music and the pride that comes with it. They discuss the challenges of running a label and the importance of being passionate about the music they promote. They also talk about the importance of using their platform to raise awareness and support causes, such as the Palestinian Relief Fundraising. Mike shares his musical journey, starting from his early days of going to hardcore shows and discovering music through skate videos. In this final part of the conversation, Mike discusses his dream bands to open for, the covers that the band has done, his approach to gear and equipment, and some of his favorite albums and gifts he has received. The episode finishes with RID OF ME's "PAVEMENT". The intro features a segment of RID OF ME's "FEEL YOU". Where to find RID OF ME: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ridofmeband FB: https://www.facebook.com/ridofmephilly X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ridofmeband Bandcamp: https://ridofme.bandcamp.com/music Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/46oDKZ4IE8CQaJWZ005rZP?si=h6luL2jUStm7-MGOUpctUw SITE: https://linktr.ee/ridofme Like, Listen, Enjoy, Subscribe to the ATI Podcast collective anywhere you get your podcast audio. ⁠https://flow.page/atipod⁠

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