Top of the Hill
Top of the Hill
Podcast Description
The 'Top of the Hill' podcast takes an in-depth look at the careers of musicians who are pursuing their dreams every day. Host, musician and music journalist Bryan Rolli (Billboard, Spin, Forbes, Loudwire) goes beyond surface-level talking points to gain insights from artists about what lights a fire inside them; the act of balancing a music career with day jobs or the simple rigors of daily life; and their very own “top of the hill” moments that have given them the motivation and courage to continue doing what they love.
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The podcast covers a range of topics including the balancing act of music careers alongside day jobs, the emotional highs and lows of the music industry, and significant moments that inspire perseverance. Episodes like the first featuring Eric Egan of Heart Attack Man delve into the punk scene, songwriting, and the influence of various music genres on personal expression.
The ‘Top of the Hill’ podcast takes an in-depth look at the careers of musicians who are pursuing their dreams every day. Host, musician and music journalist Bryan Rolli (Billboard, Spin, Forbes, Loudwire) goes beyond surface-level talking points to gain insights from artists about what lights a fire inside them; the act of balancing a music career with day jobs or the simple rigors of daily life; and their very own “top of the hill” moments that have given them the motivation and courage to continue doing what they love.
“God did not give me the gift of being a musician,” Dexter and the Moonrocks drummer and social media savant Ryan Fox says. “God gave me the gift of marketing.”
Fox might be selling himself a bit short. While it’s true that Dexter and the Moonrocks have made waves over the past several years with a series of hilarious viral TikToks, the Abiliene, Texas-based musicians also built a devoted following through a clever blend of alternative rock and country music that they’ve dubbed “Western space grunge.”
The band’s newest EP, ‘Happy to Be Here,’ has racked up millions of streams thanks to catchy, bittersweet, rocking songs like “Sarahtonin” and “Ritalin,” and the band is touring rigorously across the United States, packing 1,000 and 1,500-cap rooms and beyond.
Fox visited the ‘Top of the Hill’ podcast to detail Dexter and the Moonrocks’ tireless work ethic, what country music means to them and how they’ve harnessed social media to yap their way to the top.
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