Sonic Dorms

Welcome to Sonic Dorms—where music history gets unfiltered. For over five years, host Max Davallo has bypassed the rigid corporate playlists, fleeting internet trends, & algorithm-driven press junkets to bring you authentic, long-form conversations with the creators shaping our musical landscape. Sonic Dorms operates on a simple, uncompromising philosophy: no genre limits, no filler, just deep-dive discussions with music creators we genuinely dig. From Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends & Grammy-winning virtuosos to rising independent voices, this is a dedicated safe space built on mutual respect & a pure passion for the art of sound. Our archive features raw, artist-to-artist storytelling with icons across the musical spectrum, including: KK Downing (Judas Priest) Don Dokken (Dokken) Norman Brown (Grammy-Winning Jazz Guitarist) Kalie Shorr (Crit

Sonic Dorms is a music podcast hosted by Max Davallo, with 86 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Max Davallo hosts Sonic Dorms, a music show with 86 episodes published.

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  Episode #86

  Inside the Sonic Dorm: A Conversation with Tim Durling (writer & radio personality)

  Jul 14, 202656 min

  From my Sonic Dorm to yours... Writer & rock music aficionado Tim Durling joins me for a conversation about two fantastic books every hard rock fan should own: Down for the Count: The Y&T Album Review (featuring stunning cover art by the legendary Hugh Syme!) and Red on Black: The Listener's Guide to Sammy Hagar. If you enjoy celebrating great music, diving into album histories, & hearing the stories behind the artists, I think you'll really enjoy this one!

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  Episode #85

  Inside the Sonic Dorm: A Conversation with Sarah Krimson

  Jun 16, 20261h 17mS0

  <p>No rehearsed press-junket scripts. No glossy PR talking points.</p><p>For this episode of Sonic Dorms, we're tearing down the studio walls and stepping directly into the room with (up & coming) alt-pop artist Sarah Krimson.</p><p>Sarah brings an unfiltered edge to her songs that is refreshing to hear in today's musical landscape... this is a completely raw, unfiltered & unedited conversation about craftsmanship, sonic spaces & the grit it takes to go all-in on your own craft.</p><p>From my Sonic Dorm to yours... step inside the room & press play.</p>

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  Episode #84

  Inside the Sonic Dorm: A Conversation with Marco Pirroni

  Apr 27, 20261h 16mS0

  <p>Marco Pirroni is one of those rare guitarists and songwriters whose influence can be felt far beyond the records themselves. Emerging from the earliest wave of London punk, he first appeared onstage with Siouxsie and the Banshees at their debut performance at the 100 Club Punk Festival in 1976, then went on to help shape the sound of Rema-Rema before becoming Adam Ant’s defining guitarist and chief co-writer across multiple eras.</p><p> What made Marco so singular was the way he fused raw punk attack with a more melodic, theatrical glamour — a guitar voice that felt dangerous, stylish, and insta...

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  Episode #83

  Inside the Sonic Dorm: A Conversation with Michael Des Barres

  Jan 23, 202629 minS0

  <p>In this episode, I sit down with <b>Michael Des Barres</b> to explore the legacy of The Power Station as the band’s <b>40th anniversary deluxe edition</b> is released via <b>Rhino Records</b>.</p><p>We talk about the rare chemistry that brought together Robert Palmer, Chic drummer Tony Thompson, and Duran Duran’s John and Andy Taylor — a true supergroup that fused rock, pop, funk, with a sublime swagger.</p><p>Michael reflects on his key role in the band’s live history, stepping in as frontman for The Power Station’s performances after Palmer cho...

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  Episode #82

  Inside the Sonic Dorm: A Conversation with Leah Martin-Brown (Love & Other Crimes)

  Oct 27, 202533 minS0

  <p>From my Sonic Dorm to yours… 🎶🚪🎶</p><p>I had the pleasure of welcoming <b>Leah Martin-Brown</b> back to <b>Sonic Dorms</b> — this time to celebrate her powerful <b>solo debut album, </b><b>Love & Other Crimes</b>, now available across all streaming platforms.</p><p>Discovered through my deep admiration for the legendary producer <b>Robert John “Mutt” Lange</b>, Leah has helped craft an album that fuses rock grit with super-pop grandeur — a high-octane, emotionally charged collection that proves both timeless & fresh; ear-candy through & through. Alongside collaborators <b>Tony Nilsson</b> and <b>Tommy Deander</b>, she’s created a...

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