UK-based Pop Punk and Alternative Music Podcast
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Greywind are an alternative rock duo from Ireland. Steph and Paul join Chris ahead of the release of their brand new single 'Antidote'. They discuss growing up in Killarney with no scene and being the only people they knew that loved emo music. They attracted attention with their first ever recording and rose quickly but have had bumpy ride in the industry since. Paul and Steph discuss how they perservered and believed in their band, and how this has led them to where they are today.
'Antidote' is available everywhere.
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
We are joined by singer Taylor Acorn. Taylor has had an incredible 2023 playing festivals like Download and having released 'Certified Depressant'. Taylor tells Chris about what life is like for her now as a musician in Nashville. They discuss her background in pop punk, having a country era in her career, and how Cassadee Pope ended up on a song on her latest release.
Taylor Acorn will be on tour this November in the US, and you can hear her latest release 'Certified Depressant' everywhere.
Chris and Nick also discuss recent releases from blink-182, The Gaslight Anthem, and The Menzingers.
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
It's episode 108, and David Michael Frank joins us to discuss his career in the music industry. In the past couple of years, David has made huge waves in the TikTok world but he has a long career music.
David is currently on his 'Private Party Tour' which he has organised entirely independently.
David Michael Frank's new single 'Talk To Myself' is out now.
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
This time we are joined by Alex and Josh from the band A Story Told. Ahead of their new album, they both tell the history of the band and how their sound has evolved. The band has developed quite the following since forming nearly a decade ago.
Listen to their latest song 'Rodeo' wherever you get your music.
Their new album 'Mundane Magic' will be out on October 20.
Chris and Nick also discuss new music from Sum 41, The Menzingers, and blink-182. Chris tells Nick about his recent trip to see blink-182 in Copenhagen and meeting them over there (almost).
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
It's episode 106, and we are joined by Rishi Bahl. Rishi is known for two ventures - being the singer of Eternal Boy, and founding Four Chord Music Festival.
Listen to Chris and Rishi become best friends as Rishi tells him about his journey touring the world with Eternal Boy and how Four Chord has grown into a huge festival within the scene. They discuss their love for pop punk and Indian food, amongst many other things.
Look out for new music from Eternal Boy soon!
Chris and Nick also discuss the new record from MxPx and the upcoming vinyl release of 'Timing Is Everything' by Over It.
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
For episode 105, Chris talks to singer Christian Gates. Christian has accomplished a lot in his relatively short space of time. Exploding on TikTok durinng the pandemic has led to a big career in music.
Christian had just performed at Lollapalooza Festival and tells Chris how that experience was. He also shared what it is like sharing management with Landon Barker (Travis's son), talked about a recent writing session with John Feldmann, and what the plans for his career are going forward.
You can hear Christian Gates' new single 'Take Me Back' wherever you get your music.
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Amy and Daniel from the band Future Teens join us this time. They recently released their full length 'Self Help' which has been received well across the scene.
The band recently recorded a session for Audio Tree and have some upcoming dates with The Smoking Popes.
'Self Help' is available everywhere.
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
For the final part of our interviews from 2000 Trees Festival, we are joined by Bobby and Jon from Bad Nerves. This band is blowing up at the minute, and from watching their set at the festival, we could see exactly why. We talk to Bobby and Jon about how their band has grown and how their sound came about. Listen out for a cameo from a couple of fans.
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
In this instalment of our interviews from 2000 Trees Festival, we are joined by Kory, Jordan, and Daniel from the band Prince Daddy & The Hyena. The band had just come off a co-headlining tour with Origami Angel, and they told us how that had been. They are about to head on a big tour of South-East Asia as well as a tour with The Menzingers.
Check out Prince Daddy's self-titled album, available everywhere.
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
The third in our series from 2000 Trees Festival is an interview with Leo Dyke from Isle of Wight band, Reminders.
Leo spoke to us ahead of their set at the festival, updating us on what has been happening with the band since he was a guest on the podcast back in January.
Keep an eye out for their Audio Tree session, coming out soon.
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Here we are, we made it to episode 100! To mark the occasion, we’re pleased to be joined by NOAHFINNCE. Noah is a young English star who has been going from strength to strength. Noah signed with Hopeless Records in 2020 and has since built up a huge following across the world. We discuss his history with music and what led him to where he is today. Noah tells us his journey of building up his YouTube channel and coming out as trans, and the support he received.
NOAHFINNCE has already embarked on some huge tours and stage. Look out for him supporting Enter Shikari next year.
NOAHFINNCE’s most recent single ‘I know better’ is available everywhere. Also, do not forget to check out his YouTube channel.
Given this is our 100th episode, we find time to pick our top 5 favourite episodes we have done.
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
In the second of our series of interviews from 2000 Trees Festival, we are joined by Anna and Liam from Dead Pony.
They discuss their influences and the history of the band, and how this has led them to playing major festivals. The band had also recently finished a run supporting Chvrches.
Dead Pony's latest single MANA is available everywhere now.
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
This is the first in our series of short special episodes that we recorded at 2000 Trees Festival. For this one we are joined by Matt and Ken from The Bronx. The band were approaching the end of an epic European Twentieth anniversary tour which they told us all about. It was a pleasure to spend some time with these guys, and look out for a cameo from a member of Eagles Of Death Metal!
Big thanks to Greg O'Grady for stepping in for Nick!
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
We are joined by Colie, Beepus, and Bardo from the LA rock band 'Beauty School Dropout'. The band has recently been on tour in Europe with Stand Atlantic and Maggie Lindemann, as well as playing at Download Festival. This all followed a recent stint supporting the mighty blink-182.
The band discuss their recent rapid rise and how Mark Hoppus and Pete Wentz have both taken them under their wing.
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
We are joined by Deanna Belos of Sincere Engineer. The conversation was just ahead of the band announcing that they will be releasing a new album 'Cheap Grills' this September.
Sincere Engineer are winning over lots of fans this year with their catchy, thoughtful songs and their live show. Deanna tells us about her history playing music and how Sincere Engineer ended up where they are today.
Sincere Engineer's new single 'California King' is out now on Hopeless Records.
Chris and Nick also discuss recent releases from Trophy Eyes, FRND CRCLE, and Baby Got Back Talk.
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
We are joined this time by Max Bennett Kelly. Max spoke to Chris just ahead of the release of his new EP 'Junk Male'. He discusses his rise within the music industry and how things really kicked off for him when his song 'Happy, Healthy, Well-Adjusted' went viral on TikTok. Max will be releasing a short film that will follow alongside the EP.
Chris and Nick also look ahead to 2000 Trees Festival which will happen on July 5. Watch out for us there!
Max Bennett Kelly's EP 'Junk Male' is available everywhere from June 23.
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Chris is joined by Luke, John, and Greg from San Francisco band Stroke 9. We talk about the explosion the band had in the late 90s with their timeless, classic hit 'Little Black Backpack'. The band has been on an interesting journey since those days and remains active, and have released many excellent albums.
Check out their recent singles wherever you get your music.
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
We're back, and this time we have the pleasure of talking to John Hampson of the Long Island rock band Nine Days. They are best known for their monster hit 'Absolutey (Story of a Girl)', and have had an impressive career. The song was recently featured in the Oscar-winning film (and also the dialogue of) 'Everything, Everywhere All At Once'. John discusses the recent attention the song has received as well as giving an inside look into the band's entire career.
John will be releasing some solo music in the coming months, please check in with his and Nine Days' socials for this.
Chris and Nick also discuss new releases from LOVEBREAKERS, Rancid, new.wav, and Ruston Kelly.
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
It's episode 92, and we're joined by Jake Wilson from Between You & Me. Chris and Jake spoke a couple of weeks before the band return their new single 'Nevermind'. They discuss the band's history coming from Australia and having an impact on the scene around the worled.
'Nevermind' by Between You & Me is out everywhere on March 22.
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Chris is joined by Crooked Teeth singer, Tyson Evans. Tyson talks about the bands history and we look ahead to their debut full length. Chris and Tyson go deep into the music scene they both grew up on.
Crooked Teeth's single 'Loser' is available everywhere and look out for their next single 'Landslide' out March 28.
Chris and Nick also discuss recent gigs from Grade 2 and Hundred Reasons, as well as new releases from Dave Hause.
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
It's episode 90, Nick is back and we have a returning guest. Sid Ryan of UK punk band Grade 2 joins us ahead of the band's brand new album. We got to know Sid last summer on the Social Distortion/Grade 2/LOVEBREAKERS tour, so it was great to have a conversation and hear about what him and his band have been up to in the build up to their new release. We discuss the new record as well as the touring plans they have over the coming months. Sid tells us where he was when he received the news that they will be supporting the mighty Rancid later this year.
Grade 2's self-titled album is out Feb 17 on Hellcat.
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
We are joined this time by Alex Melton. Alex has made quite the name for himself with his YouTube channel. He has become known for covering songs in different styles, notably converting songs to either pop punk or country. He gained a large audience during the pandemic and has grown from there, even scoring a record deal with Pure Noise Records! Alex has just released his album 'Southern Charm' which is produced by Alan Day (Four Year Strong) and Tom Denney (A Day To Remember).
We discuss his life as a YouTuber and how his career led him to this place. At the time of the conversation, Alex was about to head out on tour with Fred Mascherino. We also consider what the future could hold for him.
Listen to hear which cover Chris requested from him!
Southern Charm is available everywhere.
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
The first episode of 2023 is with Leo Dyke, singer for Reminders.
We discuss Leo's history with music growing up on the Isle of Wight. Leo talks about how Reminders have grown since they formed in the late 2010s. Leo worked on the LOVEBREAKERS/Social Distortion tour last summer and acted as a session musician. We get into what an amazing experience this was.
Reminders head out on a co-headlining tour with LOVEBREAKERS on January 29 - tickets are available from our Instagram bio.
Reminders have a new single, International Dialtones, out on all platforms January 20.
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Chris was joined by Joe Cabrera who sings for a UK band called Beauty School. Joe discussed the band's recent debut album 'Happiness' and how this ended up being released on Slam Dunk Records. Beauty School have also been on recent tours with The Dangerous Summer and The Wonder Years, Joe tells Chris what these experiences were like.
We will be back soon again with Nick back in the fold.
Look out for new music from LOVEBREAKERS coming soon too!
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Chicago-based band Action/Adventure are taking the scene by storm. Chris had the opportunity to chat with Blake and Brompton from the band right as their debut full length 'Imposter Syndrome' was released on Pure Noise Records.
Chris and the band discuss their history and the music they grew up on. We get into how they balance touring and home life, being at a stage where some members have mortgages and kids.
Listen to 'Imposter Syndrome' out now wherever you get your music!
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Zach Blair from the mighty Rise Against joined Chris for a chat as he was getting ready for their big European tour. Zach discusses his years in the band, their latest album 'Nowhere Generation' and their upcoming tour with blink-182. Chris and Zach also touch upon how this type of music has found it's way back into the mainstream again.
Rise Against's album 'Nowhere Generation' and follow-up EP 'Nowhere Generation II' are available everywhere now.
If you're based in Europe, don't miss Rise Against's upcoming dates with The Story So Far.
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Chris chats to Casey from Pop Punk stalwarts The Wonder Years, whose new record 'The hum goes on forever' is out now. They chat about the new release and all other things The Wonder Years. Casey also talks about his other side hustles from producer to podcaster.
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
We are joined by Lewis from the Australian punk rock band, Beddy Rays. Lewis tells us about their quick rise within the Aussie punk scene and how their new album came about. Recently voted MTV's indigenous band of the month, these guys are one to watch.
Their new sell titled album is now available everywhere.
Chris and Nick also discuss a recent Lars Fredericksen gig in Newcastle, and a story about Billy Bragg having a Rancid tattoo.
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Sorry it's been a few weeks, but we're back! We're long-time fans of Unwritten Law, so we were absolutely thrilled to have the legend that is Scott Russo on this time! Unwritten Law have just released their new studio album 'The Hum'. We were excited to discuss the new music with Scott and we covered many things without his long, colourful career. We honestly could have talked to him all day.
Go check out 'The Hum' wherever you get your music.
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Episode 80 is here and we are joined by Jack and Sid from the UK punk band Grade 2. The boys have just come back from LA from recording their second full length with the legendary Tim Armstrong. We were keen to hear about their history as a band and them coming up on the Isle of Wight scene.
When we spoke to them, they were about to head out on a European tour with Social Distortion and our good friends LOVEBREAKERS.
Check out their last full-length Graveyard Island, available everywhere.