How does an 18-year-old go from picking up a dusty garage guitar during the pandemic to playing Jerry Garcia’s legendary "Alligator" Stratocaster alongside icons like Melvin Seals?

In this episode of Off the Record, I sit down with self-taught phenom Bella Rayne. Bella shares her incredible journey of learning by ear, blending the grit of 90s grunge with the fluid grooves of the jam-band scene, and overcoming performance anxiety to share the stage with legends. We also dive into her work with the Grateful Guitars Foundation and get a sneak peek into the making of her debut album. Whether you're an aspiring musician or a longtime Deadhead, Bella’s perspective on finding your own sound is not to be missed.

In this episode of Off the Record, we break down the absolute madness of the Super Bowl LX weekend. We're diving into the gold standard National Anthem performed by Charlie Puth, the massive Puerto Rican neighborhood-themed halftime show by Bad Bunny, and that wild 50-yard line wedding. We also unpack the surprise "Opalite" music video, the celebrity cameos, and all the hidden Easter eggs fans are currently losing their minds over by Taylor Swift.

Diving straight into the biggest Album releases of 2025. We’re putting Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Benson Boone, and the Weekend on the chopping block to give you our raw, unfiltered opinions on the tracks from 2025. From Taylor’s latest era to Abel’s new vibe, we’re breaking down the hits (and misses)