Episodes

Saturday Aug 24, 2024
joey CXP talks new EP Candy Crush | 265
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
I talked with joey CXP about his new EP out now called Candy Crush, the pop-punk scene in NJ, getting a master's degree in computer science, the term "emo", anime, pizza, and more!
Listen to Candy Crush: https://www.joeycxp.com/music
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joey CXP song featured in intro: "she drives me out of my mind"
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#poppunk #interview #newmusic

Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
I talked with Calling All Captains about their new EP titled (e)motion sickness; their experience of Warped Tour and if they would want it to come back, working with Jaime of Pierce The Veil on their EP; who each member would be in a court of king, queen, jester, and knight; and more!
Listen to (e)motion sickness: https://callingallcaptainsstream.com/ep
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Find a Calling All Captains show near you! : https://callingallcaptainsband.com/tickets/
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#poppunk #posthardcore #interview #callingallcaptains

Friday May 24, 2024
Broken Demeanor talk new EP, Cruel Universe & more! | episode 263
Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
I talked with local Chicago band Broken Demeanor at Frato's Culinary Kitchen in Schaumburg about their new EP 'Where Is Home?', show memories, gear, inspirations, their ongoing rivalry with Cruel Universe (who will strike next?), and more!!
Check out Broken Demeanor's EP 'Where Is Home?' out now! https://open.spotify.com/album/1wiMKL6W9GpPrJXAQKY9LZ https://music.apple.com/us/artist/broken-demeanor/1529770767
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Check out Frato's Culinary Kitchen:
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Tuesday May 07, 2024
Northbound talks upcoming album 'Juniper' | episode 262
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
I talked with Jonathon of (originally Floridian, now LA-based) pop-punk band Northbound about his upcoming album Juniper (out July 12), upcoming release show, working with Smartpunk Records, and which state has better pizza - Florida or California?
FFO: The Starting Line, Alkaline Trio, Sum 41 #poppunk #interview #northbound

Friday Apr 19, 2024
#261: Cruel Universe | horror hardcore
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Cruel Universe, a punk band from the Chicago area talks new members; their new single "Coffin"; how their song "Local God" was a class assignment; kidnapping Damian from Broken Demeanor; who the medievally-clad guy is that introduces them at shows; plus a track-by-track explanation of the songs on their 'SPECTER' EP ...and more!! Basically everything you need to know about Cruel Universe is in this interview!
Listen to Cruel Universe 's new single "Coffin":
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5yWTTB95EDzODLmFYNWd4J Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/coffin-single/1735180101
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0CXMTTJLX
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https://twitter.com/crueluniverse13?s=11 https://www.youtube.com/@crueluniverse
Filmed at Woodgrain Pizzeria in Glen Ellyn! https://www.woodgrainpizzeria.com/
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chicago hardcore chicago hc interview local punk band

Friday Mar 01, 2024
#260: NOFX tribute and new album coming soon from NJ hardcore band PISSED!
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
I talked with NJ punk/hardcore band PISSED! about their contribution to a NOFX tribute compilation (out 3/29) as well as a new album coming soon! Plus a collab with GWAR, Weird Al, Mr. Bungle, and Ice-T??? Who knows what the future holds!
Pre-order The Lies That Bind here: https://diwhy-films-store.square.site/product/pissed-the-lies-that-bind-vinyl-record-preorder-/50?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false&fbclid=PAAaYIHHAdIHJZlcSjR-0Q7ft4aDNRFVrBpbkEM54sV5a8a8Cx77VgsxoWVB8_aem_AcIgJ5WMx_VEGgfCUERQU1CkpqmlNs8lLQxEkbVgZs1TPz-rdDwlmsKg5H_Pu-6rWdI
Pre-order the NOFX tribute album, I Heard They Broke Up!!, here: https://coffincurserecords.bigcartel.com/category/nofx
Listen to PISSED!:
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCA4jS7QbBqqDF3ijoxbKsnA
Bandcamp: https://p1ssednj.bandcamp.com/
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Friday Feb 09, 2024
#259: Definitely Maybe talks Snüzfest, upcoming music
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
I talked with members of Definitely Maybe about upcoming music, Snüzfest, the color pink, and more!
Listen to Definitely Maybe:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/484921enhGmhOm6s7bw7a7
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/definitely-maybe/1616734920
Pre-Save "I Don't Sleep at Night": https://ffm.to/presaveidsan
See Definitely Maybe at Snüzfest: https://www.seetickets.us/event/snuzfest-w-devon-kay-and-the-solutions/581236
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Thursday Feb 01, 2024
#258: Gold Steps at Bottom Lounge
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Before the show at Bottom Lounge, I talked with Betty, the singer of Gold Steps about their collab with MKNLY, how the band started, favorite pizza places in Wisconsin, and more!
Check out "The Terminal by Gold Steps & MKNLY here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bzb1eS4a0e8h6sre7NDHJ
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Monday Jan 29, 2024
#257: MKNLY at Bottom Lounge
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
I talked with Benny Green, the lead singer of North Carolina band MKNLY, about playing his first live show on a US Navy ship, the meanings behind their songs, inspirations, and more!
Listen to "The Terminal" by MKNLY and Gold Steps: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bzb1eS4a0e8h6sre7NDHJ
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Sunday Jan 21, 2024
#256: CAN I START MY OWN RECORD STORE? | Advice from a record store owner
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
I interviewed the owner of Hoarders Trading Post, a record store in St. Charles, IL, and got the inside scoop on what it's like to run a record store, where to start when record collecting, the difference in sound between vinyl and CD, and more! Follow Hoarders Trading Post on socials!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Hoarders-Trading-Post-100024312652667/
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