Ep. 306 - Origami Angel (Ryland Heagy)

Ep. 306 - Origami Angel (Ryland Heagy)

From Bardown Breakdown by Podcast • Mikey, Tommy V, and JROB

April 14, 2026 · 1h 21m

About this episode

Ryland Heagy from Origami Angel discusses the music industry, touring experiences, and the balance between passion and profit.

In this engaging interview, Ryland Heagy from Origami Angel shares insights on touring, the music industry, creative processes, and the importance of passion over profit. Dive into stories about Warped Tour, the evolution of bands, and the realities of making music in today's industry. ------ What's in the episode: -Band origins and local scene influence -Impact of COVID-19 on music creation and growth -Studio collaboration and production with Will Yip -Creative process behind albums 'Somewhere City' and 'Gami Gang' -Musical theory and emotional expression in songwriting -Touring experiences and stories -The impact of Warped Tour on bands -The balance between passion and industry demands ------ Guest Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gamigang/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/gamigang ------ About Bardown Breakdown:Power chords and crashing boards. Mikey, Tom, and Justin talk music, hockey, and anything else that gets in their way. Tom and Mikey are lifelong friends that grew up on Long Island during the glory days of alternative music where our local bands were As Tall As Lions, Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, The Sleeping, Envy on the Coast, you get the point…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mikey, Tom, Justin

Guest: Ryland Heagy

Topics covered

  • music industry
  • touring
  • creative processes
  • passion vs profit
  • COVID-19 impact

Keywords

  • Band origins
  • local scene influence
  • COVID-19 impact
  • studio collaboration
  • album creative process
  • musical theory
  • emotional expression
  • touring stories
  • Warped Tour impact

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Somewhere City, Gami Gang, As Tall As Lions, Taking Back Sunday

Places: Long Island, New York Islanders

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