Ep 285 Riplock

About this episode

The episode features an interview with the contemporary country-rock band Riplock, discussing their music and influences.

Send us Fan Mail Riplock is an emerging contemporary country-rock band based out of the Midwest country-rock music scene. The band is fronted by co-leaders Matt Ripsch and Elijah Somlock, who grew up in Kendall County, Illinois (southwest of the Chicago metropolitan area). They are known for delivering a high-energy sound that blends the edge of modern country-rock with deep nods to classic trailblazers, bridging the gap between younger audiences and traditional country/rock roots. Supp...

People in this episode

Hosts: Ray the Roadie, Hollywood Mike

Guests: Matt Ripsch, Elijah Somlock

Topics covered

• country-rock music
• emerging bands
• music scene
• interviews
• high-energy sound

Keywords

• Riplock
• country-rock
• Matt Ripsch
• Elijah Somlock
• Kendall County
• Chicago
• music interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Riplock

Places: Kendall County, Illinois, Chicago metropolitan area

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