Ryan Garney: Ripple Fest, "Palm Reader" & Rock's Future

WATCH MY LATEST VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/l6iF6NhsMqU?si=n2Ign3Mus-OdUf62 High Desert Queen frontman Ryan Garney joins The Sonic Road Podcast to discuss the band's latest album "Palm Reader" and the massive growth of Ripple Fest Texas. Find High Desert Queen Music & Tour Dates: https://highdesertqueen.bandcamp.com/ Follow Ripple Fest Texas: https://www.ripplefesttexas.com/ Connect with Ryan Garney on Instagram & TikTok: (Gigging with Garney): @gigging.with.garney Follow The Sonic Road Podcast on Instagram & TikTok: @thesonicroad Subscribe on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/thesonicroad Instagram: @thesonicroadpodcast Follow The Sonic Road Podcast on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & X: @thesonicroad In this deep dive, Ryan breaks down the creative process behind their new release on Magnetic Eye Records, his shift toward analog recording, and the raw energy of tracking a rock band live on tape. As the founder of Ripple Fest Texas and Lick of My Spoon Productions, Ryan provides a masterclass on organizing a successful independent festival. He teases exclusive details for the Ripple Fest 2026 lineup, shares the ethics of using AI in music, and discusses the challenges of booking underground bands in a post-COVID industry. We also dive into his "Gigging with Garney" series on Instagram and his mission to help independent artists navigate the modern music business. High Desert Queen Fans: What are your early predictions for the Ripple Fest 2026 lineup? Let us know in the comments! 🕓 Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ryan Garney and High Desert Queen 00:29 Social Media and Festival Promotions 00:59 Transitioning the Podcast to Analog 01:16 AI in Music: A Double-Edged Sword 02:20 The Ethics and Challenges of AI in Music 08:09 Recording Techniques and Band Dynamics 13:19 The Evolution of High Desert Queen's Sound 19:33 The Underground Music Scene and Community 32:29 Challenges in the Post-COVID Music Industry 35:25 The Challenges of Booking Bands for Festivals 37:22 Starting Ripple Fest: The Journey Begins 39:23 Scaling Up: From One Day to Four Days 41:04 Creating an Unforgettable Festival Experience 46:43 Exciting Announcements for Ripple Fest 2026 49:12 Supporting Independent Music and Touring Plans 52:31 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans #thesonicroadpodcast #rockmusic #metalmusic #rockpodcast #metalpodcast #rocknroll #alternativemusic #podcast2025 #podcastlife #newepisodes #HighDesertQueen #RippleFestTexas #RippleFest2026 #StonerRock #IndependentMusic #MusicBusiness #MusicIndustry2026