Ep 282: A Conversation with Chance Smith of Kerosene Heights
In episode 188 of the podcast, we’re joined by Shaun Cooper, bassist of Taking Back Sunday. We talk the band’s changing creative process over the years, how they continue to stay relevant 20+ years in, their viral backyard sh...
In episode 187 of the podcast we’re joined by Todd Mackey, vocalist of Connecticut hardcore band With Honor. We talk Todd's musical come up in Connecticut, the formation of the band, opening for Agnostic Front at CBGB's, The ...
In episode 186 of the podcast, we’re joined by drummer of Sum 41, Gravas, and School of Rock Contributor, Frank Zummo. We talk how Frank got started with the School of Rock workshops, how these workshops open up conversations...
In episode 185 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by friend of the pod Shawn Robbins to discuss an all time album: Glassjaw - Worship and Tribute. We talk our personal memories of the lead up, the way the album first hit us (and ...
In episode 184 of the podcast, we’re joined by Sully (vocals) and Josh (drums) of the UK band Grove Street. We talk the band’s beginnings, what it’s like touring the UK and Europe, and their banger of a debut full length, ‘Th...
In episode 183 of the podcast, we’re joined by Marshall Gallagher, frontman and guitarist of Teenage Wrist. We talk the band’s earliest show memories, what band names mean (or don’t), Tool fans, and Teenage Wrist’s kickass ne...
In episode 182 of the podcast, we’re joined by frontman and vocalist of the Long Island, NY band, The Sleeping. We talk Douglas’ start with the band, what it’s like being a ‘full time band’ today vs. 20 years ago, their kille...
In episode 181 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche) and Brian McTernan (Producer, Battery, Be Well) to discuss 20 years of The Movielife - ‘Forty Hour Train Back to Penn’. We ta...
In episode 180 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Sean (Vocals) and Seth (Bassist) of the Portland, ME funk metal band, Trawl. We talk their new EP release, Cosmic Aquatic, opening for Black Stone Cherry and Polkadot Cadaver t...
In episode 179 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ira George, guitarist of the band Movements. We hit on Ira’s come up briefly, then dive into the bands stellar new album, ‘Ruckus!’, out this Friday 8/18/23 on Fearless Records. ...
In episode 178 of the podcast, we’re joined by legendary promoter/talent buyer Scott Lee. We talk Scott’s start talent buying for Mass Concerts/ the Worcester Palladium, the lineage of great heavy music from the northeast, an...
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 176 of the podcast we jump back into a familiar topic, but this time in person and with a special guest. Rob rejoins us to break down what’s going on in music today, how much we’d pay for any music streaming servic...
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 173 of the podcast, Rob rejoins us to talk SUMMER JAMS. This list of songs will satisfy everyone at your 4th of July barbecue, and keep you moving all summer long. Roll the windows down and rock with us! We start t...
In episode 172 of the podcast we turn to the decade we’ve spent very little time talking about, but all love, the 80’s. We each pick 3 songs from 1980-1989 that we vibe with, turn the radio up for, you get the idea. What are ...
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 170 of the podcast, we revisit a classic album from one of our house bands, Nine Inch Nails' ‘With Teeth’ We talk album rollout, catching numerous live shows, where it stacks up in the NIN catalog, and much more. H...
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...