Keith sits down with Porcell to discuss his latest band Values Here, meeting their singer Chui at a Shelter gig in Barcelona, how they began working on music during lockdown and the making of their latest LP "Take Your Time, I'll Be Waiting." We also discuss Youth of Today, the beginning of the band, their early days in New York City, the advent of the straight edge scene, Porcell's history with straight edge, the formation of Judge and the band's history, their infamous recording session at Chu...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 201
Keith sits down with George Clarke to discuss Deafheaven's recent tour with Coheed and Cambria, formative music experiences in our youth, the formation of Deafheaven and early days of the band, recording the band's first demo, signing with Deathwish Inc. and our relationships with drugs, alcohol and sobriety. We also discuss Deafheaven's breakthrough LP "Sunbather", the rise of the band after its release, the 10 year anniversary remaster and upcoming tour, the follow up LP "New Bermuda" and some...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 200
Keith sits down with Jeff Howe to discuss the local scenes in Orlando and Tampa, how the scene shaped our viewpoints, veganism, joining Reversal of Man, tour stories and the end of the band, some Combatwoundedveteran history and moving away from FL to become an airplane mechanic. We also discuss the formation of Horsewhip, the band's history, recording the upcoming LP "Consume and Burn" and Jeff's band Heaven's Gate with members of Municipal Waste and Cannibal Corpse.
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 199
Keith sits down with Jeff Caudill to discuss growing up in Irvine, discovering the local scene, Inside Out live shows, Jeff's new band Low Coast, their latest LP "Existing the Dream" and the band's creative process. We also discuss Gameface, the band's history, their evolution over the years, some early tours, the tragic loss of original drummer Bob Binckley, signing with Revelation Records, the initial breakup of the band, the reunion and more.
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 198
Keith sits down with David Castillo to discuss his solo electronic project Confines, David's creative process, some remixes he's done for bands, how David became a business partner and booker at St. Vitus Bar, some of the venue's history, the infamous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame post-show and Nirvana reunion that took place at the venue in 2014, the upcoming St. Vitus Bar Book by Nathaniel Shannon, David's band Primitive Weapons and more.
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 197
Keith sits down with Dan Yemin to discuss the formation of Lifetime, the early days of the band, some of their influences, the initial end of the band, the formation of Kid Dynamite, the band's explosive start and finish, their influences, some of the creative process, the stroke Dan suffered that inspired him to form Paint it Black, Dan's political beliefs and how they shape the message of the band, the making of their upcoming LP "Famine", the band's creative process, Open City and their lates...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 196
Keith sits down with Sammy Ciaramitaro to discuss living in Santa Cruz, officially becoming a full time musician, the formation of Drain, the band's history, performing with Gulch, releasing both the "California Cursed" LP by Drain and the "Impenetrable Cerebral Fortress" LP by Gulch in early 2020, the rise of both bands, life during the pandemic, developing healthy living habits, the story behind Gulch's legendary merch drops, the "Real Bay Shit" live show under a freeway that Drain put togethe...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 195
Keith sits down with Sal Ellington to discuss growing up in Boston, discovering punk and ska music, Sal's early work in Dead Ellington, Sal's transition from drummer to front man and some of the difficulties of band dynamics. We also discuss the formation of Rebuilder, the band's history, recording their latest LP "Local Support", the band's plan to sign with and release the LP on AF Records, the dissolution of AF records, singing with Iodine Recordings, how Iodine and Rebuilder worked together ...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 194
Keith sits down with Gina Gleason to discuss growing up in Philadelphia, discovering the local scene, Gina's early days attending a music and arts focused high school, auditioning and landing a role with Cirque du Soleil, moving to Las Vegas to perform with the show, sitting in for a gig with Smashing Pumpkins and performing with Carlos Santana. We also discuss Baroness, how purchasing a fuzz pedal landed Gina a spot in the band, writing and recording the "Stone" LP, Gina's first tryout with the...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 193
Keith sits down with Lexi Reyngoudt to discuss Lexi's early days performing in high school musicals, discovering the local music scene in Buffalo through local legends Every Time I Die, the formation of Spaced and how Lexi developed her voice in anticipation of recording their demo. We also discuss the Spaced compilation LP "Spaced Jams" on NMZ, how Scott Vogel of Terror came up with the name of the LP, Spaced's recent tour of the UK, some recent shows they played with Snapcase and more.
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 192
Keith sits down with Ian Shelton to discuss Militarie Gun, the origin of the band, Ian and the band's creative process, their influences, some of the themes behind the music, signing with Loma Vista Recordings, their latest LP "Life Under the Gun" and their recent gig at Rockefeller Plaza in NYC. We also discuss the formation of Regional Justice Center, their 2021 LP "Crime and Punishment" on Closed Casket Activities, some of the band's history, Ian's move to Los Angeles to pursue film making, t...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 191
Keith sits down with Nathan Gray to discuss the origin of the Iron Roses, the evolution of the band, their creative process and their upcoming Self Titled LP. We also discuss Nathan's recent coming out as non-binary / pansexual, some difficulties Nathan has endured since coming out, mental health, Nathan's solo music and the LP "Feral Hymns" where they first began to address the intimate details of their past, how Nathan's music has helped others and more.
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 190
Keith sits down with Marshall Gallagher to discuss the evolution of Teenage Wrist, their latest LP Still Love, the departure of original vocalist Kamtin and how Marshall stepped into the role of lead vocalist, signing with Epitaph Records, collaborating with 311, our gaming history, surviving the pandemic, touring and performing with Paris Jackson, navigating online negativity, figuring out the music business and more.
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 189
Keith sits down with Norman Brannon to discuss the re-launch of Anti-Matter Zine, the origin of the zine, interviews Norman has done with bands like Judge and Rage Against the Machine, leaving his parents' home at 16, becoming a Hare Krishna devotee, touring with Shelter and the evolution of hardcore and the scene over the years. We also discuss some Texas is the Reason history, the true origin of the band's name, the major label bidding war for the band, their initial breakup and reunions, New ...
Aug 14, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 188
Keith sits down with Stephen Brodsky to discuss Stephen's move to New York City, the formation of Mutoid Man, the band's creative process and influences, balancing time between Mutoid Man and Cave In during the early years of the band, the passing of Cave in bassist Caleb Scofield which brought Cave In back together to finish and release the "Final Transmission" LP and how Caleb inspired Stephen to make the move to New York where Mutoid Man was born. We also discuss the work Stephen does with BM...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 187
Keith sits down with Mike Taylor to discuss growing up in Sterling, discovering grunge and punk music, the scene in Virginia and some of the classic bands from the area, the formation of pageninetynine, some early shows and tours the band played, some insight into how the band operates and their grueling tour schedule that led to the initial end of the band. We also discuss the formation of post pageninetynine band Pygmy Lush, the development of their sound, an update on that bands current statu...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 186
Keith sits down with Mario Quintero to discuss his early life in Colombia, moving back to the US, growing up in Miami, discovering music, getting his first guitar and early inspirational bands such as The Cure, Depeche Mode, Helmet and more. We also discuss Mario's time in college studying jazz and attending Berklee, moving to San Diego to build and run a studio, meeting his wife Sara, moving to NYC and starting Spotlights, the history of the band, their breakthrough 2016 EP "Tidals", touring wi...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 185
Keith sits down with Dave Nesmith to discuss growing up in Virginia, discovering underground music in and around DC, Dave's early work in music as an MC for a hip hop group, performing with Men's Recovery Project and stories about their unique live shows, some Maximillian Colby history, the tragic death of their bass player Bob Baynor and stories about Bob, the history of Sleepytime Trio, recording their debut LP with J. Robbins, reunions the band has played over the years, the formation and his...
Jul 17, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 184
Keith sits down with Will Teague to discuss growing up in Maryland, discovering the local scene, the beginning of Dosser, some of their early influences such as Dinosaur Jr. and Sebadoh, our music taste over the years spanning alternative, hardcore and other genres, Dosser's creative process in the studio, navigating the struggles of a new band, the long list of great artists who have come from Maryland including Soul Glo, Brian McTernan, J. Robbins and Turnstile, traveling and booking shows in ...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 183
Keith sits down with Dave Smalley to discuss life and philosophy, discovering the hardcore scene in DC, the straight edge lifestyle, moving to Boston, forming DYS, the history of the band, almost signing with Elektra Records, the evolution of the scene in Boston at the time, a memorable Minor Threat gig that Dave attended, the end of DYS, joining Dag Nasty, recording Can I Say for Discord Records with Ian MacKaye producing, leaving the band to go to grad school in Israel, getting the call from B...
Jul 03, 2023•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 182
Keith sits down with Jake Collinson to discuss growing up in Lubbock Texas, Jake's history with music, discovering hardcore through bands like Terror and Bitter End, Jake's early bands, the formation of Judiciary, the band's early days playing throughout Texas, their breakthrough 2018 EP "Axis of Equality", performing at Sound and Fury Fest, the band's new LP Flesh + Blood and a deep dive on the making of the record, what's next for the band and more. Guest co-host: Dave Buschemeyer of Omen Astr...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 181
Keith sits down with Raygun Busch to discuss growing up in Oklahoma City, early musical influences, how modern movies aren't very good, Raygun's early work in music, the formation of Chat Pile, the early days of the band, signing with The Flenser, the band's breakthrough 2022 LP "God's Country", composing the soundtrack for the film "Tenkiller", Raygun's acting work, what's next for Chat Pile and more. Keith also recaps The Darling Fire's recent tour with Spotlights.
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 180
Keith sits down with Brian Audley to discuss the scene in Long Island, Brian's first hardcore show, the formation of Incendiary, the early days of the band, signing with Closed Casket Activities, the band's debut LP "Cost of Living", striking the work, life and band balance, Incendiary's new LP "Change the Way You Think About Pain", the band's creative process, performing with Glassjaw on a run of anniversary shows and more.
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 179
Keith sits down with Tristan Shone to discuss Tristan's early life and engineering work, the development of Author & Punisher over the years, Tristan's creative process, recording "Melk En Honing" with Phil Anselmo, touring stadiums with Tool, signing with Relapse Records, Tristan's new sound machine company "Drone Machines", the new gear he is building for himself, commissions he has done, video games we are playing and more.
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 178
Keith sits down with Sean Leary to discuss growing up in California, discovering the local scene, seeing an early AFI gig, the history of Loma Prieta, life as a self-starting touring band, signing with Deathwish Inc., the band's upcoming LP "Last", writing new music with Jeromes Dream that became their latest LP "The Gray In Between", joining the band and more.
May 29, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 177
Keith sits down with Michael Malarkey to discuss growing up in Ohio, discovering the local music scene, joining Shadyside as vocalist and touring with the band, the beginning of Michael's acting career, moving to London to study at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, his first major stage productions, Michael's solo music, life during the pandemic, becoming vocalist for Burial Clouds, their debut LP "Last Days of a Dying World", recording the record, Michael's creative process, his first m...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 176
Keith sits down with Mike Hranica to discuss life on the road, daily rituals, mental health, joining the The Devil Wears Prada, embarking on a full time tour schedule directly out of high school, the evolution of the band's beliefs over the years, their creative process, some of the difficulties bands in general must face and overcome, The Devil Wears Prada's latest LP "Color Decay", the band's podcast, surviving the pandemic and more.
May 15, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 175
Keith sits down with Aaron Dalbec to discuss growing up in Massachusetts, discovering the local scene at the WAG, the early days of Converge, the formation of Bane, the band's history, writing their classic song "Can We Start Again", the band's initial breakup, the formation of Be Well, playing guitar vs. playing bass, surviving the pandemic, Bane's surprise reunion set for Stu Maguire and their official reunion announcement, what's next for Bane and Be Well plus more. Guest co-host: Vadim Taver...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 174
Keith sits down with Dennis Lyxzén to discuss his early work in music, the formation of Refused, the band's rise following the release of "Songs to Fan the Flames of Discontent", touring the world, recording their landmark LP "The Shape of Punk to Come", Dennis and the bands' influences, the origins of Dennis' ideology, the initial breakup of Refused, the formation of International Noise Conspiracy, their Rick Rubin produced LP "Armed Love", the band's breakup, the formation of Fake Names (featu...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 173
Keith sits down with Chris LoPorto to discuss Chris's early work in music, the formation of Can't Swim, recording the band's debut LP, signing with Pure Noise Records, their first tour of Europe, life during the pandemic, Can't Swim's 2023 LP "Thanks But No Thanks", dealing with internet negativity, what Chris does during his downtime, what's next for Can't Swim and more. Guest co-host: Simon Brody of Drowningman. We discuss the re-release of "Busy Signal at the Suicide Hotline", the band's rece...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 172
