On this episode I'm joined by Aaron Heard, vocalist of the Philadelphia hardcore band Jesus Piece. We sit down to talk about local coffee, biscuits, balancing family and music, and the new Jesus Piece LP. During the episode Aaron was having a Vietnamese egg coffee from Forin and I was having a cup of La Concordia from Nektar. La Concordia is a washed Mexican single-origin with notes of mazapan, milk chocolate, and raisin. Episode Links: https://forincafe.com https://nektar.ca/en https://jesuspie...
Mar 17, 2022•35 min
On this episode I'm joined by Seb, vocalist of the New York Hardcore band Regulate. We sit down to talk about his coffee tastes, caffeine gate keepers, the upcoming Regulate release, and spin kicks. During the episode I was having a cup of Villa Triunfo and Seb was drinking water. Villa Triunfo is an anaerobic Costa Rican single origin coffee roasted by Balance Roasters in Montreal. Shout out to my good friend Daniel, owner of Balance. Episode Links: https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com https://...
Mar 10, 2022•35 min
On this episode I'm joined by founder and roaster for Black Sheep Coffee Roasters in Welland, ON, Lucas Spinosa. We sit down to talk about fermentation coffees, the Black Sheep's story and contributions to the Welland community, and Lucas's background as a metal drummer. During the episode Lucas was drinking a thermic fermentation processed caturra varietal from Black Sheep and I was having Manos Juntas by Lanterne. Manos Juntas is an anaerobic Columbian single-origin with notes of blueberry syr...
Mar 03, 2022•44 min
On this episode I'm joined by Cody Roberson of the Atlanta hardcore band Dispose. We sit down to talk about nostalgic coffee, sports memorabilia, pro wrestling, his first show experience and Dispose's plans for 2022. During the episode Cody was drinking a cup of Folger's Medium Roast and I was having a cup of Kossa Geshe from Dispatch Coffee. Kossa Geshe is a natural process Ethiopian single-origin with super fruity and tropical tasting notes. Episode links: https://www.folgerscoffee.com https:/...
Feb 24, 2022•31 min
On this episode I catch up with Evan Wood, coffee director for Night Swim Coffee in Charlotte, N.C. We talk about his coffee journey, the complexity of green-buying, his first metal show, and favorite memories from our former band. During the episode Evan was drinking a cup of Gogogu Bekaka #1 from Night Swim while I enjoyed a cup of Dogo Bule Hora from TRAFFIC. Dogo Bule Hora is a natural Ethiopian single-origin with notes of blood orange, blueberry, and lemon-lime soda. Episode Links: https://...
Feb 17, 2022•41 min
On this episode I'm joined by Josh Case, guitarist and vocalist of the band Kawthra. We sit down to talk about the Welland area scene, Josh's taste in coffees, his introduction to heavy music, and the importance of having a diverse music community. During the episode Josh was drinking a cup of Floreal by Balance Roasters and I was having a cup of Riddle Maker by Black Sheep Coffee Roasters. Riddle Maker is a washed Ethiopian single-origin with tropical fruit notes. Episode Links: https://www.bal...
Feb 10, 2022•34 min
On this episode I'm joined by Chris Hammell, also known as "Hambone." Chris runs Town Barber and co-owns Major Treat coffee alongside Martin Farkas of the band Career Suicide. We sat down to talk about his introduction to hardcore and growing up in the Southern Ontario scene, the story of Major Treat, and the importance of created community-minded business. During the episode Chris was having a cup of Detour's Honduran single-origin while I was having a cup of Diego Berrocal from Structure Roast...
Feb 03, 2022•45 min
On this episode I'm Joined by Trey Pemberton, guitarist of Creeping Death. We sit down to talk about vintage sportswear, The Edge of Existence, concepts of time during COIVD, and the Texas Hardcore and Metal scene. During the episode Trey was having a Snapple Peach Tea and I was having a cup of Les Carillons from Cafe Saint Henri. Les Carillons is a holiday blend of a washed and natural Ethiopian coffees giving notes of cacao and stone fruits. Episode Links: https://sainthenri.ca/en https://cree...
Jan 27, 2022•39 min
On this episode I'm joined by Anthony Conley, also known as HANDSXFEET. We sit down to talk about heavy trap, his experience in coffee, the importance of talking about mental health, and his work in suicide prevention. During the episode Anthony was having a cup of Peixoto's Panama Finca Lerida Geisha and I was having a cup of Pilot Coffee Roaster's Santa Maria. Santa Maria is a natural pacamara from El Salvador with notes of pineapple and toffee. Episode Links: https://peixotocoffee.com https:/...
Jan 20, 2022•47 min
On this episode I'm joined by James Dorton of the bands Black Crown Initiate and DiAmorte. We sit down to share a cup of coffee and talk about DiAmorte's recent video, his taste in coffee, Black Crown Initiate's 2020 full-length, and James' voice-acting work. During the episode James was having a cup of natural Ethiopian coffee roasted by Lucabe and I was drinking a natural Burundi roasted by Kittel. The Burundi Nemba is a natural single-origin with notes of dark chocolate, raspberry, and ...
Jan 13, 2022•36 min
On this first episode of 2022, I'm joined by director of coffee for Medici Roasting, Eric Lepine. We sit down to talk about his journey in the coffee industry, coffee sourcing, collecting vinyl, and his top music pick of 2021. During the episode Eric was drinking Pacamara El Salvador from Medici and I was having a cup of Goose Keeper's Columbian single origin, which had some delicious almond and chocolate notes with a slight citrus. Episode Links: https://mediciroasting.com https://goosekeeper.c...
Jan 06, 2022•34 min
This week we're wrapping up the year with a short message to thank all our guests and listeners from the Beans & Breakdowns team!
Dec 30, 2021•8 min
On this episode I'm joined by Harold Griffin, guitarist of the bands Koyo and Hangman. We sit down to talk about favorite coffee, the Long Island scene, touring since the pandemic, and his introduction to heavy music. During the episode Harold was having a cold brew made from Oslo Coffee's holiday blend with a shot of Joe's Coffee espresso brewed by Lilia, and I was having a cup of Arsi Refisa roasted by MELK in Montreal. Arsi Refisa is a washed Ethiopian single-origin with notes of milk chocola...
Dec 23, 2021•37 min
On this episode I'm joined by the hosts of Whispers From The Void Podcast to do a part 2 of the episode I did with them on Talks With The Void. We sit down to talk about the birth of WFTV, being part of the Vox & Hops gang, our local scenes growing up, and why I live in Montreal. During the episode I was drinking a cup of Gilberto Rojas from ZAB Roaster while Evan and Phil had Disaronno and orange juice. Gilberto Rojas is a washed Columbian single-origin with notes of cacao, raisin, and cara...
Dec 16, 2021•29 min
On this episode I'm joined by Mike Parsram, vocalist of the Toronto Hardcore outfit Cold Shoulder. We sit down to talk about the Toronto scene, his introduction to hardcore music, writing lyrics, and the concepts behind their music. On the episode Mike was keeping it healthy with some water and I was having a cup of Moment from The Standard. Moment is a single-origin washed Guatemalan coffee with notes of chocolate, toasted almond, and plumb. Episode Links: https://www.thestandardcafe.ca h...
Dec 09, 2021•33 min
On this episode I'm joined by Rusty Pistachio, guitarist for H2O. We sit down to talk about living in a "coffee desert", Rusty's introduction to hardcore music, and the changes in the straight-edge and hardcore scene globally. On the episode Rusty was having a cup of Double Zero Blend by Loyal Coffee, and I was having a cup of the Below the Neck Blend from Inverness Roasting Co. The Below the Neck Blend is a blend of Columbian and Malabar coffees with notes of cocoa, almond, and stone fruit. Epi...
Dec 02, 2021•48 min
On this episode I'm joined by Justin Enis, head roaster at Bolt Coffee as well as bassist for the doom/sludge metal band Burr. Justin and I talk all about sourcing, roasting, and tasting coffee, as well as his introduction to the specialty coffee industry and the newest release from Burr. During the episode Justin was drinking a cup of Kenya Gatomboya roasted at Bolt and I was enjoying a cup of Finca El Salvador by Gardelli. The Finca El Salvador is an anaerobic processed single-origin coffee fr...
Nov 25, 2021•38 min
On this episode I'm joined by Adam of the Nashville band Orthodox. We talk about Nashville coffee, the DIY scene, Nashville hardcore, and appreciating your local scene. During the episode Adam was having a cup of Columbian coffee from Devocion in NYC, and I was having a cup of Silvio & Aura from BLENDIN in Houston. The Silvio & Aura is a washed Columbian Geisha with notes of yuzu and citrus. Episode Links: https://www.devocion.com https://blendincoffeeclub.com https://orthodoxtn.com http...
Nov 18, 2021•38 min
On this episode I'm joined by Finnbar Connell, drummer for the Scottish hardcore band Below The Neck. We sit down to share a cup of coffee and talk about creating coffee blends, post-COVID touring, introductions to hardcore, and the Scottish scene. During the episode Finnbar was enjoying a cup of Below The Neck Blend roasted by Inverness Roasting Co., while I was having a cup of Kerinci Honey roasted by Greenway Coffee in Houston. The Kerinci Honey is a honey-process Sumatran single-origin with ...
Nov 11, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On this episode I'm joined by Kim Song Sternkopf, vocalist of the Danish Blackgaze band Møl. We sit down to talk about Scandinavian coffee, the Danish music scene, Kim's intro to metal, and Møl's upcoming album release. During the episode Kim was having a cup of Kenyan coffee from La Cabra in Aarhus and I was enjoying a cup of Ethiopia Demeka Becha from Onyx Coffee Lab. Demeka Becca is a washed Ethiopian single-origin with notes of orange citrus, honey, and white tea. Episode Links: https://www....
Nov 04, 2021•39 min
On this episode I'm joined by owner and founder of Pittsburgh-based Black Forge Coffee. We sit down to chat about roasting, supporting local arts and music, her current playlist, and taking care of personal mental health. On this episode Ashley was having a cup of dark Sumatra fro Black Forge and I was having a cup of Freyja Blend from DOGMA. The Freyja has notes of plumb and lemon citrus with some nuttiness as well. Episode Links: https://blackforgecoffee.com https://dogmacoffee.com https://www...
Oct 28, 2021•50 min
On this episode I'm joined by Brandon Busa, drummer of the band I AM. We sit down and talk about Texas BBQ, classic metal, drum stuff, and upcoming releases. During the episode Brandon was having a large cold brew from Dunkin' and I was enjoying a cup of Ethiopia from Hywood Coffee Roasters. This is Hywood's natural processed Yirgacheffe single-origin coffee with notes of peach and red wine. Episode Links: https://hywoodroasters.com https://iamtxmusic.bandcamp.com/music https://www.beansandbreak...
Oct 21, 2021•26 min
On this episode I'm joined by A.L.N., the artist behind the Wholly Doomed Black Metal project Mizmor, to talk about his favorite local coffee, the birth of Mizmor, his songwriting journey, and the reasons for being a solo artist. During the episode A.L.N. was drinking a rooibos tea and I was enjoying a cup of Don Tea-Honeyed from Sweet Bloom. Don Tea is a honey processed single-origin from Nicaragua with notes of guava and white-grape. Episode Links: https://sweetbloomcoffee.com https://co...
Oct 14, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 16
On this episode I'm joined by Marc and Richie, the creators of Dead Skull Coffee in the U.K. We sit down to share some coffee and non-coffee drinks and chat about launching a coffee business in the pandemic, the art of collaboration, rock n roll history, and always trying to support people you believe in. During the episode Marc was enjoying some Dead Skull AAA and brandy, Richie was having some Continental Lagers, and I was enjoying a cup of Kaku for Rabbit Hole Roasters. Kaku is a Chinese sing...
Oct 07, 2021•47 min
On this episode I'm joined by Nick Young, vocalist for the band Pillars of Autumn. Nick and I chat about the Toronto coffee scene, deathcore evolution, inclusivity in the scene, and Tim Horton's coffee. During the episode Nick enjoyed a cup from Coheed & Cambria Coffee Roasters and I had a cup of Rosalba Cifuentes from 94 Celcius. Rosalba Cifuentes is a single-origin Mexican coffee from the Chiapas state with notes of brown sugar, apple, and maple syrup. Episode links: https://www.coheedroas...
Sep 30, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On this episode I'm joined by Taylor Carpenter, drummer of the Nashville hardcore band CHAMBER. We have a talk about Nashville coffee, drum gear, releasing an album during a pandemic, and crafting an unexpected sound. During the episode Taylor was drinking a cup of Tropical Weather from Onyx Coffee while I was enjoying a cup of La Granjita from Cantook. La Granjita is a natural Columbian single-origin with notes of raspberry and red wine. Episode Links: https://onyxcoffeelab.com https://cantookc...
Sep 23, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On this episode I'm joined by Marcus Williams, bassist of west Texas Deathcore band Crafting the Conspiracy. We sit down to talk about Marcus' taste in coffee, his introduction to metal, the Odessa area scene, and the importance of having a DIY mindset to make your own opportunities. During the episode I enjoyed a cup of Fenix from Montreal's Cafe Pista. Fenix is a Guatemalan single-origin coffee with notes of chocolate and hazelnut. Episode Links: https://cafepista.com/en/ https://t...
Sep 16, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On this episode I'm joined by Dominic Alvernaz, founder of Pitch Black North. Pitch Black North is a Calgary-based metal apparel brand which is also the home of Satanic Tea Co. as well as Satanic Coffee Co. We sit down to talk about the art of tea-mixing, taste in coffee, current metal interests, and how to deal with online criticism. Both Dominic and I enjoyed a cup of Satanic Coffee's Blood Drenched Torture Chamber. BDTC is medium-dark roasted Sumatra single-origin with notes of chocolate and ...
Sep 09, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 11
On this episode I'm joined by Bryan Harris, vocalist of Death Before Dishonor. We share a cup of coffee and talk about Boston Hardcore, finding his vocal sound, how the scene is evolving, and Dunkin' Donuts. Bryan was having a gigantic iced coffee from Dunkin', while I enjoyed a cup of Adado roasted by Myriade. Adado is an Ethiopian single-origin from Yirgacheffe with fruity grapefruit and starburst notes. Episode Links: https://myriaderoasting.co https://www.gunthertooties.com https://www.faceb...
Sep 02, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week I share a cup of coffee with PERC's Jon Chandler to talk about his background in the coffee industry, creative sourcing, his favorite metal of the moment, and Starbucks. Jon was having a cup of PERC's Halo Hartume washed ethiopian single-origin with notes of peach and jasmine. I enjoyed a cup of Tanzania Itete AA also by PERC, with notes of nectarine and cocoa. Episode Links: https://perccoffee.com https://www.safehousecoffeeroasters.com https://potc.bandcamp.com https://gget.com https...
Aug 26, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
