The Basements Were Stars
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 15
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 35 subscribers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
vjanbazian@gmail.com
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Host
V. Paul Janbazian - Musician, songwriter, and podcast host with a background in independent rock music and experience creating music for the show.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Aren Emirsian - Musa Dagh’s Album Endurance, Changes Within The Band, Black Sabbath And Faith No More’s Influence, Harmful’s Reunion, And His Various Music Projects.
Todd Philips - His Musical Upbringing, Touring With Moving Targets, Joining Bullet Lavolta And The Juliana Hatfield Three, Influential Musicians, And His Work In Motion Picture Advertising.
Jeremy Winter - All Natural Lemon & Lime Flavors, His Artistic Upbringing, My Bloody Valentine, Independent Music Scenes, And His Solo Work.
Danny Chavis - Raleigh’s Early Music Scene, Apollo Heights, The Veldt, Influence On Contemporary Artists, And The Resurgence Of Shoegaze.
SayMo - Songwriting, Production, Artificial Intelligence, Rappers And Emcees, Armenian Musicians, And Cultural Integration In Popular Music.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Episode 14: Aren Emirsian, Musa Dagh & Harmful
September 10, 2026
Welcome to the last episode of the season! V. Paul welcomes Aren Emirsian of the post-hardcore bands, Musa Dagh and Harmful (also of his own solo project, Emirsian, Germany based pop duo, Arem & Chima, and LA Armenian folk duo, Emirsian & Dabandjian) to the pod. This is a great conversation between two old friends. They discuss the making of Musa Dagh's new album, Endurance, the changes the band recently undertook, the constant guiding force both Black Sabbath and Faith No More ha...
Episode 13: Todd Philips, The Juliana Hatfield Three / Bullet LaVolta / The Lemonheads / Moving Targets / Other Star People
September 06, 2026
V. Paul Janbazian welcomes one of his absolute favorite drummers to the pod. A member of both legendary Boston bands, Bullet LaVolta and The Juliana Hatfield Three, he brought a sense of pocket, feel, and flair that wasn't very common in indie rock at the time. He is of course multi-instrumentalist, Todd Philips. They get into his musical background/upbringing in Lynnfield, MA, touring with Moving Targets while still in high school, joining Bullet LaVolta, and later Juliana Hatfield's band, h...
Episode 12: Jeremy Winter, All Natural Lemon & Lime Flavors / Jett Brando
August 27, 2026
V. Paul Janbazian welcomes long time friend, Jeremy Winter of legendary NJ shoegaze/dream pop/indie rock band, All Natural Lemon & Lime Flavors and solo project, Jett Brando to the pod. They sorta/kinda came up in the same music scenes as V. Paul's former bandmates in Sleep Station went to high school with Jer. They go deep into Lemon & Lime history, his musical/artistic upbringing, My Bloody Valentine (actually a lot into MBV), and much, much more.Follow L&L:LinktreeInstagram...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Basements Were Stars?
The Basements Were Stars is hosted by V. Paul Janbazian. Its publicly listed email is vjanbazian@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The Basements Were Stars?
The publicly listed email for The Basements Were Stars: vjanbazian@gmail.com.
How many listeners does The Basements Were Stars have?
Podseeker estimates The Basements Were Stars reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Basements Were Stars?
The Basements Were Stars typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Musicians, producers, and artists with established independent releases, membership in notable bands, meaningful touring or recording histories, or recognized influence within indie rock, shoegaze, hip-hop, jazz, or related music scenes. Common among recent guests: Released music with established independent bands or solo projects; Toured or recorded with influential artists and groups; Helped shape a recognized regional or niche music scene. Recent guests include Aren Emirsian, Todd Philips, and Jeremy Winter.
How hard is it to get booked on The Basements Were Stars?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does The Basements Were Stars cover?
Recent episodes cover Music, Indie Rock, Shoegaze, Classic Rock, and Jazz. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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