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The “day people” may make the rules, but it doesn’t mean ZG Smith is going to follow them… although you probably could have guessed that from his t-shirt collection.

If his name sounds familiar, it might be because of one of the other Zack Smiths that come up in your search results. Or it may be because a song from the former Smooth Hound Smith frontman’s debut solo EP, Nighttime Animal, is still stuck in your head.

The LA-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter sits down with Drew to discuss his transition to a solo career and the sounds that inspired the EP - and you can’t go wrong with a few good tour stories! Stick around after the interview as Erin joins Drew to discuss their thoughts on the Nighttime Animal music video.

Bad tattoos, empty bottles, excess travel… the dark side of rock ‘n’ roll? Or moments and mishaps from Mile 10 with the Drew Crew?

As the post-Mile freedom sets in, Kuber Producer returns from hiatus to chat with Drew about this year’s highlights in part one of the TDHS Moments From Mile 10 series. She’ll tell you she took a more relaxed approach this year, but you’d never know it from these stories!

From first songs to epic takeovers, hear all about the volunteering experience, standout artists, and major Mile moments, including featured music from Oshima Brothers and Marina City. Stay tuned for more Recap and Recall episodes coming soon to hear how the rest of the crew Made It Out this year!!

 #SawYouAroundTheMile

Mile 10 is right around the corner (the countdown is on!) and this year, it’s personal. 

The Mile-stone event brings back heavy-hitting favorites, recent discoveries, and all-new artists for four days of original music. With countless performances across so many local venues, how does a listener keep everything straight?

Have no fear… TDHS is here to help you discover your new favorite artists and uncover a few fun facts about this year’s lineup! Tammy and Erin join Drew for a deep dive into the singers (so many animals!), the songs (one last request for Make It Out… okay, maybe a few), the stages (and suggestions for a new one), and the strategies (those spreadsheets aren’t going to rearrange themselves!) to make this year the best Mile yet. 

This team may sound like professional Mile-goers, but there’s always more to learn. Who are you excited to see, and how are you fitting it all in? Sound off with your Mile of Music tips on TDHS social media! 

See you around the Mile… very soon!

Claire Kelly believes if you run out of things to write about, you’re just not paying attention. 

The Nashville-based singer-songwriter certainly has plenty of places to turn for inspiration. From spontaneous spin-the-bottle collaborations to touring through Europe, from a hairless cat to heartfelt letters to herself, her stories come to life through the universal language of music.

Join Drew and Claire as they discuss life on tour, recent collaborations (don’t miss the story of how she got connected with a recent podcast guest!), and her optimistic outlook on what’s coming next. 

Claire’s latest EP, Hopeful Romantic, was just released in May, but that doesn’t mean she’s slowing down any time soon. With several of her songs already making an impact in movies and primetime television shows, she’ll be selling out arenas before you know it - don’t miss the opportunity to see her at Mile of Music!

The family business, a car crash, and Al Capone, all set to the sound of the pedal steel… it’s not a gangster film, it’s Jackson Mankowski!

Drew sits down with the genre-hopping Jackson ahead of his long-awaited return to Mile of Music to reflect on the experiences and life learnings behind his songs. With enough stories to fill a book about his journey from De Pere, Wisconsin to Los Angeles’s esteemed LACHSA school for the arts and back again, the episode explores what this next chapter means for his life - and his music. 

Jackson admits new fans might find his candid, emotionally-honest lyrics a little disarming at times—but those exact personality traits are what make this conversation with the young musician feel both familiar and intriguing. Tune in as Drew gets the scoop on the stories behind new music coming later this year, and be sure to add Jackson Mankowski to your Mile of Music spreadsheet!

The light turned green and we are on the metaphorical road to Mile 10! This episode, while recorded earlier and now released late, features Drew, Tammy & Erin as they catch up on all things music. The Big News...Mile of Music has released artist names for Mile 10. The crew each highlights an early fav with a song featured by said artist. Drew, Tammy and Erin also went on a shopping excursion in Milwaukee during the annual national Record Store Day event! Hear about their experience and find out what vinyl gems they might have found. 

The highlight might just be the campaign the show has started! When it comes to music they know what they like and know what they want to hear...they are singling out an artist and starting a campaign to hear a certain song from said artist who will be at Mile 10....perhaps you can help the crew out. Take a listen!