LOYAL TO THE CRAFT Thu, 28 May 2026 12:05:27 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2618858 en-us © 2026 LOYAL TO THE CRAFT yes 02c2c634-21d8-52f2-9ec1-770db3662a84 Michael Ciprari episodic false LOYAL TO THE CRAFT is a punk rock therapy session for creatives chasing impossible dreams.

Hosted by Mike Ciprari, founder of SJC Drums and creator of Loyal to the Craft, this show dives into the chaos behind creativity: obsession, anxiety, risk, purpose, burnout, community, and what happens when you bet your life on an idea.

Built from decades inside the alternative music scene working alongside artists from Green Day, Twenty One Pilots, Sum 41, Panic! at the Disco and generations of musicians, creators, and outsiders, every episode is about the real stories nobody talks about enough.

The struggle, the purpose, the process, the craft.




]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Michael Ciprari https://storage.buzzsprout.com/yuwp8732iqhx44i7z38tm0mqs9l3?.jpg LOYAL TO THE CRAFT Human Connection Always Wins with Pink Noise Human Connection Always Wins with Pink Noise In this episode, we cover:

  • Why internet hype is secondary to the "long grind."
  • The legacy Pink Noise wants to leave behind.
  • Under-the-radar band recommendations you need to check out (featuring Silly Goose and Code Words).

Special thanks to the Adobe community and DistroKid for supporting independent music. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter at loyaltothecraft.com!

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  • Why internet hype is secondary to the "long grind."
  • The legacy Pink Noise wants to leave behind.
  • Under-the-radar band recommendations you need to check out (featuring Silly Goose and Code Words).

Special thanks to the Adobe community and DistroKid for supporting independent music. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter at loyaltothecraft.com!

]]> Michael Ciprari Buzzsprout-19216380 Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2580 1 2 full false Ninth Key Talks New Music, Authenticity & The Grind | Loyal to the Craft Ninth Key Talks New Music, Authenticity & The Grind | Loyal to the Craft On this episode of Loyal to the Craft, Mike Ciprari talks with Echo and Low Spirit about forming Ninth Key, collaborating for years before launching the project, and the reality of pursuing music in today’s world.
From mental health to creativity and staying authentic, this is a raw conversation about what it means to keep pushing forward as artists.
Who’s ready for the new Ninth Key music drop?

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From mental health to creativity and staying authentic, this is a raw conversation about what it means to keep pushing forward as artists.
Who’s ready for the new Ninth Key music drop?

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