Todd Simmons

How did Radio 3hive come about?

It started back in 2004 with a blog, 3hive.com. Friends would ask us what we’re listening to, what music they should check out. 3hive, the blog, was our answer to that. Then we realized we were missing the physical equivalent of the blog: a record shop where people can hang out and get music recommendations, shop for records, meet other people who are into music and vinyl, be part of a local music community, etc.. There wasn’t anything of the kind in the area where we lived. So that’s why we opened 3hive Record Lounge in 2018 in Provo, Utah. It’s a two-university town and the support for our record store has been amazing.

How does the station tie in with the Record Lounge? Tell us all the about the store!

At our core we love introducing people to new music. The radio station is our streaming 24/7 answer to “what are you listening to?” That’s a question we get asked a lot at the store and we realized that not only do we have a pretty good, eclectic answer to that question – so do a lot of our co-workers, friends, and customers. And so, Radio 3hive was born!

What is the part of your job you love the most?

Introducing people to new music and maybe older stuff that slipped by their radar.

What was your favorite album released in 2023?

I loved A LOT of records this year, but The Cowboys – Sultan of Squat (Feel It Records) is probably my favorite.

Do you have a favorite artist or album you never get tired of listening to?

NOMEANSNO –– the greatest punk/rock band of all time!

Is there a 2024 release on the horizon that you are particularly excited about?

There are SO many, but the new one from The Umbrellas (Slumberland Records) that just came out has been highly anticipated as are the new Ride, Torrey and Laetitia Sadier albums.

Who is an artist or band totally outside the realm of the music you play on Radio 3hive that people might be surprised to know you love?

Anthrax, their 2nd (Spreading The Disease) through 5th (Persistence of Time) albums are flawless to my ears.

If you had the power to instantly change one thing going on in the world at the moment, what would it be?

A lot less divisiveness and a lot more empathy.

What event in your life would you say has shaped you the most as a person?

Becoming a father.

If you could choose, what time period in the past would you most want to travel back to visit and why?

80’s D.C.. Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Fugazi, SOA, Government Issue, Jawbox, do I need to keep going?

Do you have a favorite restaurant in town that you recommend people try?

Jurassic Tacos — I LOVE THEIR TACOS!

What in your life brings you the most joy?

My family and music.

Lightning Round:

Dog or Cat? Dog (we have one of each though)
Morning Person or Night Owl? Night Owl
City or Country? City
Beach or Mountains? Mountains
Watch TV or Read A Book? TV
Sunny or Rainy? Sunny
Restaurant or Home Cooking? Restaurant
Pants or Shorts? Pants
Warm or Cold drinks? Cold drinks

Do you have any current favorite shows you’re enjoying/binging? How about a movie (new or old) that you’ve watched recently that you loved?

Hell’s Kitchen is pretty much the only current show I keep up with. I finally watched Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood a few days ago and loved it.

Finally, If you could have a lifetime supply of anything, what would it be?

RECORDS.