Ep. 281: The Mimsies w/ Casey Castille

Ep. 281: The Mimsies w/ Casey Castille

From This Was The Scene Podcast by Mike Doyle

May 1, 2026 · 1h 23m · Season 2 · Episode 281

About this episode

The episode features Casey Castille discussing her experiences with the underground band The Mimsies and the broader DIY music scene.

The Mimsies were an underground band associated with the late 1990s and early 2000s DIY music scene. Their sound combined straightforward melodic elements with a raw, unpolished style typical of independent releases from that era. While they did not achieve widespread commercial success, they developed a small following through word of mouth and local performances. The band is often noted for reflecting the aesthetic and approach of the broader underground punk and indie communities. Having Aspergers The Flaming Lips Moving the band to LA Blurring the lines with band members Labels wanting her to leave the band Having health issues Her perspective from playing Warped Tour 3 times Wesley Willis And a ton more Check out her book Create What Others Miss: A movement-building guide for brands, leaders, and creators who refuse to stay ordinary . It's a playbook for building brands that matter by trusting instinct, spotting cultural shifts early, and turning those insights into scalable stories, with examples from companies like Spotify, LEGO, and Duolingo. Lastly you can hire me as a Freelancer for the following: Design support includes: • Branding and visual identity • Marketing and…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Doyle

Guest: Casey Castille

Topics covered

  • DIY music scene
  • underground bands
  • punk and indie communities
  • personal experiences
  • music history
  • branding

Keywords

  • The Mimsies
  • DIY music
  • punk
  • indie
  • Casey Castille
  • Warped Tour
  • branding
  • music history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Flaming Lips, Spotify, LEGO, Duolingo

Books & works: Create What Others Miss

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