Fuegostine's Music Club
Fuegostine’s Music Club is a deep-dive conversation series hosted by music curator Matt Firestine (@fuegostine), spotlighting the artists shaping today’s most meaningful music. Each episode goes beyond the surface — into the stories, heartbreaks, creative struggles, breakthroughs, and real-life moments that fuel the songs we love.
From breakout songwriters to touring veterans, the Music Club brings you honest conversations about artistry, mental health, career pivots, creative identity, and what it really takes to make music in the modern world.
If you love discovering new artists, understanding how songs are made, or hearing musicians in their most human moments, this podcast is your new home.
Featuring guests from indie, folk, country, alt, and beyond.
New episodes weekly.
Fuegostine's Music Club
Briscoe on “Heat of July,” Touring Life, Songwriting & the Story Behind Hooped Earrings | Fuegostine's Music Club
This episode features a full sit-down with Briscoe, the Texas folk-rock duo made up of Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman. We talk about their upcoming album “Heat of July,” their early days meeting at summer camp, discovering 70s folk-rock influences, and the story behind fan favorites like Hooped Earrings, Rough, and The Well.
They share how life on the road, getting married, and navigating the modern expectations of social media have shaped them as artists. We also get into their favorite cities to tour, artists they think deserve more attention, and a fun segment on their dream guitar, go-to album, and must-grab gas station snack.
Perfect for fans of Houndmouth, Caamp, Zach Bryan, John Denver, The Band, and modern folk-Americana.
Topics include:
• Briscoe’s origin story
• Growing up in Texas & musical influences
• Writing Hooped Earrings and early demos
• Themes behind their new album He The July
• Touring with Noah Kahan
• Balancing authenticity with social media
• Their creative + recording process
• Their most meaningful songs
• Underrated artists you should know
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