UK-BASED POP PUNK AND ALTERNATIVE MUSIC PODCAST
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For episode 133, we are joined by Craig Mabbitt of Escape The Fate. Craig was a pleasure to talk to, sharing what it was like joining as the singer for an already famous band and how the fanbase reacted. Escape The Fate are not only popular in the US, Europe and Australia, but also have a huge followings in places like South America and The Philippines. Craig discusses what is like touring in these places.
He also explains how they navigate writing poppier songs against the heavier material as well as many other topics.
Escape The Fate’s latest single ‘M.O.N.S.T.E.R’ is available everywhere.
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
It is our pleasure to welcome back Dave Baksh of Sum 41 to the podcast! Dave was kind enough to spend some time with us once again whilst on tour in the UK. He tells us how the farewell Sum 41 tour has been so far, and how he is feeling about the end of an era. We also discuss how Dave reacted to the recent memoir by his good friend, Deryck Whibley.
We take some time to discuss, once again, to talk about Dave's love of Newcastle United Football Club (much to Nick's delight).
What an amazing career Sum 41 have had, as long-time fans, this was a joy for us to do.
Chris and Nick also discuss recent releases by State Champs and 408, as well as the final Slam Dunk Festival lineup.
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
We had a great time meeting Tyler and Evan of State Champs at Four Chord Festival in Pittsburgh earlier this year. Now, we are delighted to welcome them back to the podcast for a full episode.
State Champs have a new record arriving on November 8, we discuss how it came together and what the fans can expect. We discuss how often they get recognised in a band their size, and what their favourite UK food spots are.
State Champs's new self-titled album will be available everywhere on November 8.
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
For episode 130, we welcome Christian McAlhaney of Anberlin to the podcast. Christian talks about the recent revival of Anberlin and how the band now operates with both Stephen Christian and Matty Mullins performing vocal duties. We discuss how Christian originally joined the band, their history, leading up to the music they have released recently. Fans of Christian will know that he is also in the band Acceptance, another huge artist. We discuss how he operates this.
Anberlin's recent release 'Vega' is available everywhere.
Chris and Nick also discuss the release of 'Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell' by Deryck Whibley, singer for Sum 41, as well as new music from Amber Pacific.
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Chris Messer returns to our show and this time brings his band mate Mickey Molinari. Regular listeners will know that we're huge fans of their band Showoff.
Showoff have recently released their new EP 'Haverstraw' via Manic Kat Records. We discuss what Chris has been up to since we last spoke to him and once again entertains us with some incredible stories from the many years that they have been a band.
Haverstraw is a fantastic EP and it's out now! Get on it!
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
We had the pleasure of attending Leeds Festival over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. We were able to review the sets of blink-182, Bleachers, Militarie Gun, Neck Deep and several others. We also interviewed both South Arcade and The Oozes, both of whom were a delight.
In this episode, we talk through the adventure of doing press at a major festival that we had not been to for a very long time.
We also discuss new releases from Showoff and Feeble Attempt, as well as the newly revealed Slam dunk Festival line up for 2025.
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
We're delighted to welcome back Josh Madden to the podcast. Josh discusses life at his management company MDDN and how that's going. We also touch upon his involvement with the likes of Alternative Press, Brooklyn Vegan and Artist Friendly Podcast.
We talk about current trends in the music industry, and in particular, how important country music is right now. Josh shares his UK experiences and tells Chris what it was like watching his brothers perform with Lil Wayne at When We Were Young last year.
Chris and Nick also discuss new music from Post Malone, State Champs and Old Neon.
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
We are delighted to welcome back our good friend Peter Munters to the podcast. It's been five years since he was last on, so there was plenty discuss. Aside from telling us how life has been over the past few years, Peter tells us further stories from his touring days with Over It as well as his thoughts on the scene today.
Peter recently contributed to the 'Feeble Attempt' album, which is a project our friend Aaron at Growing Up Punk Podcast has been co-creating. Look out for that when it drops!
In this special episode, Peter treats us to a live acoustic version of the Over It song 'Where The Sky Begins' as well as a cover of Tom Petty's 'Wildflowers' which he dedicates to his dear late friend Billy Brown.
Before chatting to Peter, we also find a brief moment to discuss recent releases by The Gaslight Anthem and our friends in Eternal Boy.
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
We were lucky enough to get back to 2000 Trees Festival again this year! It’s always a good time there. This year we spoke to Spanish Love Songs, The Gaslight Anthem and Tigress. We also managed to grab quick-fire interviews with Giles Bidder from 101 Part Time Jobs Podcast and Harley from Fandomentals Podcast.
A big thanks to the festival for having us, and a special shout out to Jack Howells for filling in on interviewing and filming duties - you did a great job!
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
We chat to Collin Walsh, singer for Grayscale, in our latest episode. At the time of our conversation, Grayscale had just released 'Mum II'. This is a deeply personal song for Collin and we discuss in detail the process of how it came about. Collin also discusses where the band is at now and as well as upcoming music. He talks about the songwriting he has done with members of Third Eye Blind and forging a relationship with them.
Grayscale have just released a banger called 'Summer Clothes' - go check it out wherever you get your music.
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
For episode 123, we were delighted to be joined by songwriter/producer Nick Bailey. Nick came up playing in the successful bands Over It and Runner Runner, who sold a good number of records and toured extensively. Since his touring days, Nick has crafted out a career as a successful songwriter and producer. Some of the acts he has worked with include Marshmello, mgk, Demi Lovato, Backstreet Boys, The Used and 408.
Nick tells us about his days playing in the legendary Over It and how he pivoted to songwriting, and what his life looks like now.
We also discuss the recent Sum 41 single he was involved in the writing for.
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
For episode 122, we are at Slam Dunk Festival North 2024.
Chris and NIck spend time on site chatting to Against The Current, The Dangerous Summer, We The Kings, Beauty School, as well as the TPD TV team.
We also give our thoughts on some of the performances and the festival in general this year.
A big thank you to Slam Dunk Festival for having us, see you next year!
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
LØLØ joins us this time to discuss her career and all that she has achieved in a relatively short space of time. We cover her signing to Hopeless Records, the time she ordered McDonald's for Billie Joe Armstrong and writing K-Pop music.
LØLØ recently announced her debut full-length 'Falling For Robots and Wishing I Was One'. This is out on June 7, and you can listen to her most recent single 'Kill The Girl' now!
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
For episode 120, Chaney Elaine of Texas band House Parties joins us. Chaney took a break from their tour with Games We Play to discuss the history of the band.
House Parties will play at Four Chord Festival in Pittsburgh on June 23 as part of a stacked line up - be sure to there if you are in the area!
Since signing to Equal Vision Records last year, House Parties have put out their EP 'Side Effects'. Chaney discusses how the EP was received and what it was like writing with Derek DiScanio of State Champs.
Side Effects is out everywhere now.
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Today we are joined by James Scarlett, organiser and band booker of 2000 Trees and ArcTanGent festivals. James talks about how 2000 Trees Festival was conceived by him and five friends back in 2006. They wanted to create a festival that had a great a community around it and was a pleasant one to attend. 2000 Trees was born in 2007 and has been going ever since, featuring artists like Frank Turner and Jimmy Eat World over the years. The festival will welcome headliners The Gaslight Anthem later this summer as well as other impressive names.
James also co-hosts the podcast '2 Promoters, 1 Pod', which provides a great insight into what it is like being a successful promoter, be sure to give it a listen.
In the intro this time, Chris and Nick have a special guest in the form of Bobby Grohl from Elvana! Bobby gives us a peak into what it's like being part of the awesome machine that is Elvana. We also discuss Taylor Swift referencing The Starting Line on her new album, as well as music from Mest, Super American, and Militarie Gun.