Summary
At the heart of Country Fried Rock was something simple but powerful: real, honest conversations with some truly incredible musicians who might not always get the spotlight they deserve. I’m Sloane Spencer, and from 2009-2020, I had the chance to sit down with amazing artists like Margo Price, Drivin n Cryin, and St. Paul & the Broken Bones at the emerging and re-emerging stages of their careers; folks who really capture the spirit of independent Southern music.
Our new website is CountryFriedRock.com. If you have a favorite old episode you would like to hear, we will try to find it in the box of freeform files on hard drives.
These chats, recorded between 2009 and 2020, dug into the real stuff: songwriting, making records, and the deeply personal drive to create. We’re going back into the archives and sharing these original episodes just as they were: raw, unfiltered, and full of heart.
So come along with me as we revisit the stories and voices that helped shape Country Fried Rock into a space for authentic, gutsy music.
What Country Fried Rock Is All About
- We dive into heartfelt, honest conversations that celebrate the rich, diverse world of Southern music.
- Our focus is on independent artists, those whose work often flies under the mainstream radar but is full of depth, emotion, and authenticity.
- Between 2009 and 2020, we recorded hundreds of conversations with emerging songwriters who were shaping the indie music scene in powerful ways.
- You’ll hear from artists like Margo Price, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, and Drivin n Cryin, each bringing their own voice and story to the table.
What You’ll Hear in These Episodes
- Real talk about songwriting, recording, and the often messy, beautiful journey of finding your voice as an artist.
- Stories of resilience, creativity, and personal growth, not just the usual press-cycle soundbites.
- A celebration of music as personal expression, not just a product to sell or a trend to follow.
Why We’re Sharing These Archive Episodes
- These are the original, unedited conversations: raw, unfiltered, and full of soul.
- They serve as a kind of musical time capsule, capturing over a decade of creativity and change in the indie Southern music world.
- Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering these artists, it’s a chance to reconnect with the roots of great music.
Our Invitation to You
- Join us as we revisit these moments, reconnect with these voices, and explore what makes truly independent music so compelling.
- This isn’t just about nostalgia. It’s about honoring the craft and spirit of artists who continue to inspire and influence the sound of Southern music today.
Links
- Our new website is CountryFriedRock.com. Disregard whatever might be in old episodes.
- We ardently support Nuci's Space in Athens, Georgia, an amazing resource reducing barriers to mental health care for the local music community.
- We always want you to buy music directly from musicians and go to their shows. If you want to show your appreciation for this podcast, toss a few dollars in our Tip Jar.
Chapters
- 00:02 - Introduction to Country Fried Rock
- 00:31 - Shining a Light on Honest Music
- 00:41 - Digging Into the Archives
- 01:07 - The People Behind Country Fried Rock
- 01:16 - Introducing Country Fried Rock
Takeaways
- The podcast is all about real, down-to-earth conversations with up-and-coming songwriters in the world of independent Southern music.
- You'll hear from incredible artists like Margo Price and St. Paul & the Broken Bones, as they open up about their creative journeys and what drives their music.
- We're not chasing celebrity or hype. We're digging into the heart of what makes music meaningful: honest, personal expression.
- We’re bringing back the original episodes just as they were: raw, unfiltered, and full of soul, so you can hear the stories as they were first told.
- At its core, this podcast is about shining a light on heartfelt music that’s rooted in authenticity and an independent spirit.
- Whether you're a longtime fan or just curious, it's a great way to discover your next favorite band through real conversations with passionate songwriters.
Recommended If You Like
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Transcript
00:00:00.400 - 00:01:23.540
Well, hey, y'. All. Welcome to Country Fried Rock.
I'm Sloane Spencer, and from 2009 to 2020, we had some of the best conversations you didn't know you needed with emerging songwriters from independent Southern music and beyond before they hit the big festivals and late night shows. Artists like St Paul and the Broken Bones, driving and Crying and Margo Price and hundreds more stopped by for a chat.
Not about fame or press cycles, but all about the music. It's real stuff, like writing songs, making records, finding their voices. We weren't chasing the stars, though.
We were shining a light on the people making honest, gutsy, heartfelt music. Loosely Southern, rooted in rock, and always with an independent spirit. And now we're digging out the archives.
We're re releasing as many of those original episodes as we can find, just as they were. No updates, no re edits, just raw, real conversations with some of the most compelling songwriters out there.
Many of them right before they became household names. So whether you're hearing these episodes for the first time or you've been with us since the beginning, pull up a chair.
Let's revisit the music and the stories. But most especially the people who made Country Fried Rock more than just a podcast. Rehashed, revisited, resurrected, whatever.
It's Country Fried Rock. Subscribe now wherever you get your favorite podcasts and we just might help you find your new favorite band.
