The Nature of Idaho: Dirt Russell

The episode of "The Nature of Idaho" features hosts Dr. Leaf Tappinella and Peter Pruitt interviewing Angela Heileson and Ryan Hondo of the Idaho band Dirt Russell. Dirt Russell, is a Boise-based two-piece band known for their energetic and full sound. Angela, the drummer, and Ryan, the guitarist, share their musical backgrounds—Angela from jazz and psych rock, Ryan from acoustic and heavier genres. They describe how their collaboration began after Ryan, impressed by Angela’s drumming in another band, invited her to join his project. Despite initial doubts about their compatibility, they developed a unique sound influenced by metal, prog-rock, and alternative styles, drawing comparisons to bands like Kyuss, Soundgarden, and Tool.