Ep 307: A Conversation with Mercedes Arn-Horn of Softcult
In episode 177 of the podcast, we’re joined by Casey Iodine, founder of Iodine Recordings. We talk early days of the label, sneaking into Warped Tour, shutting things down in 2003, what it’s like to run an independent record ...
In episode 175 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by a familiar face: Damien Moyal of As Friends Rust, Damien Done, Caskette, Ekstasis, and many, many others. We talk TV watching habits, being ok with starting something and maybe...
In episode 174 of the podcast, we’re joined by Shawn Robbins, photographer and moderator of the nu metal subreddit. We hit on the moment nu metal is having, why we think it’s happening and if we think it’s here to stay. We al...
In episode 171 of the podcast, we’re joined by Austin (vocals/guitar) and Mickey (drums/vocals) of the band NVM. We chat about how we found them organically, their killer new EP ‘Burning Halos’, their creative process and wha...
In episode 169 of the podcast, we’re joined by the founder and owner of Bridge Nine Records, Chris Wrenn. This conversation surrounds 5 of our favorite Bridge Nine releases. We talk what led up to each release, the circumstan...
In episode 168 of the podcast, we’re joined by vocalist/front man of Buckcherry, Josh Todd. We talk about when Josh first knew music was his calling, how he writes songs, Buckcherry being a touring machine and their new album...
In episode 167 of the podcast, we’re joined by Tom Higgenson, frontman of Plain White T’s, and owner of independent record label Humans Were Here. We talk Tom’s come up in the Chicago area, hitting it huge with songs like ‘He...
In episode 166 of the podcast, we’re joined by Brian Wille, vocalist of Connecticut metalcore band Currents. We talk heavy music in New England, Brian’s ability to handle both clean singing and screaming in Currents, their aw...
In episode 165 of the podcast, we’re joined by Dan Lomeli, drummer of Long Island hardcore band Incendiary. We talk Dan’s come up, the band’s formation back in 2007, Incendiary’s process writing music, and their phenomenal ne...
In episode 162 of the podcast, Rob rejoins us for some of our favorite collaborations in the music world. We each bring our own interesting twists to this topic. From Tom Petty to Nas, we’ve got you covered! What are some of ...
In episode 161 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Phil Lipscomb, bassist of Taproot. We last spoke with Phil on episodes 76 and 77, and things in the Taproot camp were…..quiet. A lot has changed in nearly 2 years. New album, n...
In episode 160 we bring back the legendary ‘Wheel of Nu Metal’. This time, we enlisted the help of the CEO of Nu Metal himself, Holiday Kirk. Is Quarashi a nu metal band? Where does Nonpoint stack up? What bands does the CEO ...
In episode 157 of the podcast, we’re joined by Brent Rambler, rhythm guitarist for Metalcore giants August Burns Red. We talk about the band’s longevity, consistency, and originality. Brent doubles as the bands co-manager and...
In episode 156 of the podcast, Seth McLellan (bass) and Sean Matthews (vocals) of Portland, ME funk metal band Trawl rejoin the podcast. We talk about their opportunity opening for Anthrax, Black Label Society and Exodus a fe...
In episode 153, we’re joined by Chris Hesse (guitarist) and Chris Zuehlke (vocals) of German Nu-Metalcore band Half Me. We talk their upcoming debut full length ‘Soma’, writing in English, keeping creative control, and produc...
In episode 151 of the pod, we are joined by Joey Chiaramonte (Vocals) and Harold Griffin (Guitar) of the band Koyo. We chat their musical come up, how they were influenced by the great bands all around them in Long Island, th...
In episode 147 of the podcast, we’re joined by legendary producer, and front man of Be Well and Battery, Brian McTernan. Brian has produced many great records over his career, but today we’re focused on just one - Thrice’s ‘T...
In episode 145, we speak with legendary metal photographer Jeremy Saffer. We met Jeremy this summer at Tattoo the Earth, watching him take photos of all the bands coming through the festival. We talk Jeremy’s come up, his ear...
In episode 144 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jeffery Mudgett (vocals/guitar) and Cody Capener (guitar) of the band Sunsleeper. We talk their formation, Cody joining the band, signing with Rude Records, and working with Bret...
In Episode 143 of the pod, Rob (Ep 17, 96, 132) rejoins us to talk about Woodstock ‘99. Both our very own Nate and he attended the now infamous festival, and have some crazy stories to share with the world. Did they swim in t...
In Episode 142 of the podcast, we welcome on Justin Foley, guitarist in the new band Lybica as well as drummer for Killswitch Engage/Blood Has Been Shed. We talk Lybica’s killer new album, Justin’s switching from playing drum...
In Episode 139 of the podcast, rapper, artist and King of Maine, Spose rejoins the pod (Eps 29, 82+83). We dig into the changing landscape surrounding touring, especially as an indie musician, in 2022. Lots of things changed ...
In Episode 138 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Sinn, bassist of The Distillers, and former Podioslave guest (Ep 66, 100). We got ambitious with this one and attempt to do the impossible: rank the 7 studio albums from leg...
In this episode, we’re joined by Tuck O’Leary, bassist of Fit For A King. We talk FFAK’s new album ‘The Hell We Create’ dropping 10/28/22, their tour supporting I Prevail and Pierce the Veil, as well as being an advocate for ...