UK-BASED POP PUNK AND ALTERNATIVE MUSIC PODCAST
Episodes
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
For episode 47 we are joined by Kevin Truckenmiller who is best known for singing for the band Quietdrive. Based out of Minneapolis, Quietdrive have had an impressive career since forming in the early 2000s. Kevin tells us what is was like signing to a major label in their early days, including working with Butch Walker early on. We hear about the time will.i.am discovered their music in a Minneapolis studio and how their lives changed after achieving success in the music industry.
Kevin does a lot of work as songwriter/producer/engineer for other artists, we find time to discuss this as well.
If you are not familiar with Quietdrive, do yourself a favour and get into their backcatalogue now!
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
We had the absolute pleasure of talking to Darrin Pfeiffer this time. Darrin is probably best known as the long term drummer for legendary band Goldfinger which he founded with John Feldmann in the mid-90s. Aside from being in Goldfinger for two decades, Darrin has kept busy with a number of projects including being part of Punk Rock Karoke (with the likes of Eric Melvin and Greg Hetson), being a radio host (currently for The Dangerous Darrin Show on Idobi) and running High 4 Records. We go into detail on all of the above, and it was fascinating to hear about!
Darrin recently released a new single by Weezer legend Jason Cropper called 'Goodness Knows', which is available everywhere.
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Saturday Jun 27, 2020
Saturday Jun 27, 2020
This time we chat to former Neck Deep bassist, now LA-based producer, Fil Thorpe-Evans. We discuss Neck Deep's rise to becoming arguably the UK's biggest pop punk band. Fil talks about settling in LA and moving away from being in a full-tiime band. Fil left to pursue a career as a producer in the electronic music world, he tells us how this came about. In 2019 Fil launched his first single under the name Prblm Chld, we discuss where this project has taken him since.
Check out new Prblm Chld release with RUNN 'Little Bit', available wherever you get your music.
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
This time we talk to the singer of ROAM, Alex Costello. Alex takes time out of his day to talk through the history of the Eastbourne-based band. He tells us what is was like for a UK-based band to be snapped by the mighty Hopeless Records and the dream tours that that brought about. He tells us about playing Warped Tour and getting to know members of bands like Sum 41 and Good Charlotte. We discuss all of the albums ROAM have released and in particular what it was like to record in a remote Texas studio with the producer Machine.
ROAM's latest release 'Smile Wide' is out everywhere and they recently shared a making of documentary.
Sunday May 24, 2020
Sunday May 24, 2020
Brothers Hunter and Tristan Martinez of the band Decent Criminal join us for episode 43. As with our previous guest, we were originally supposed to meet at Manchester Punk Festival. We discuss life under lockdown and how the Martinez's have been coping. Hunter and Tristan tell us about the growth of Decent Criminal over the past few years and what they planned for the near future.
Check out Decent Criminal's album 'Bliss' and their recently released video for the song 'Bleached'.
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
For episode 42, we are joined by Ty Vaughn of Oregon-based band Broadway Calls. We were originally supposed to record this in person at Manchester Punk Festival and we discuss how all of us were massively disappointed that did not happen. After a few years being relatively quiet, Broadway Calls are back and Ty talks us through the career they have had. We touch on some of the highlights including tours they have had with some of the biggest names in our music world. Ty tells us about their fondness for the UK and the great relationship they have had with Banquet Records over the years.
Look out for their new album later this year 'Sad In The City' which will be released via Red Scare.
Nick and Chris take some time to also discuss recent releases from City Mouth, The Sewer Rats, Machine Gun Kelly and Frank Turner.
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Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
In episode 41 we were joined by punk/folk/rock n roll icon, Frank Turner. We chatted about the current pandemic and how it has impacted Frank and the music industry, what the deal is between him and NOFX frontman Fat Mike and we also a look back at his impressive genre spanning career.
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
For our 40th episode we are joined by TJ Horansky, guitarist in Chicago band Sleep On It. We discuss Sleep On It's rise to the top, some of his favourite tours and their relationship with Alternative Press. This was recorded just before the music world was heavily affected by Covid-19, so TJ was looking forward to their second trip to the UK where they were due to play Slam Dunk Festival. We wish the band well, and hope to see them over our way in the not too distant future.
Chris and Nick also find time to discuss some of the new releases from the likes of All Time Low, New Found Glory and Alkaline Trio.
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
We are joined by MxPx guitarist Tom Wisniewski this time. MxPx are a huge band for us so it is always a privilege to speak to any of them. Tom tells us in detail what it is like being in MxPx in 2020 and how he made the shift from touring full time. We get into lots of stories from the many years this band have had as a staple in the alternative music world. Check out MxPx's (feat. Bad Cop Bad Cop) recent cover of The Dwarves' song 'Salt Lake City'.
We also spend time discussing new music from Gasoline Heart, All Time Low and Hot Mulligan. We get into a discussion about bands offering VIP meet and greets, and how this sits with us.
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Jonah Matranga, who has had a long career in music, joins us this time. Jonah is known for his work in acts such as Far, New End Original, Gratitude and onelinedrawing. He talks us through the highs and lows of his incredible career and his love of the UK. We also discuss his book that was published not long ago 'Alone Rewinding', which is available here.
We also play music by new UK band Hell's Ditch. They formed featuring members of acts like River Jumpers and Bad Ideas. You can find their catchy new single 'Vacant Hearts' across all music platforms.
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
For our 37th episode we are joined by Chris and Noelle from the pop punk band Rational Anthem. They tell us about the history of the band and what lead them to moving to Iowa and eventually signing to A-F Records. We get into what some of their favourite bands were growing up, and how they cope with life on the road.
Their latest album 'It's Only Permanent' is available now.
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
For our first episode of 2020 we are joined by Craig Shay of the New York bands Cold Wrecks and Answering Machine. Craig talks about his background and the bands he has played in throughout the New York scene. We talk about the success of Cold Wrecks second album 'This Could Be Okay' released last year, and what the band has coming up for 2020. Also in this episode, we find time to discuss forthcoming releases and new music from the likes of Spanish Love Songs, Hayley Williams, Anti-Flag, Mest and Thief Club. We also have a discussion about Emo-Rap and how we feel about this as a genre.
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
For our final episode of the year, we are joined by FELICITY guitarist Andrew Rapier. Andrew talks about forming the band in Florida and how they have grown in such a short space of time. FELICITY had just opened up for Issues at a huge hometown show and Andrew tells us how that came about and what it was like. We were fascinated to hear what is was like when the band got to play the Warped Tour Cruise in 2017 (lots of cool stories). Andrew also tells us about what he thinks of the current UK scene. FELICITY have their first full length arriving in 2020.
You can check out FELICITY's most recent EP 'Old Habits' wherever you get your music.
We also find time to review 2019 and some of our favourite highlights from the podcast over the year.
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Monday Dec 09, 2019
This time we are joined by the legend that is Marko DeSantis, who is mostly know for being in Sugarcult. Marko tells us some amazing stories including rising to fame with Sugarcult and some of the big tours they were on such as Green Day in Japan and blink-182 in Europe. He also tells us about the time they spent with Ryan Reynolds and Tara Reid. We also spend time talking about his time playing in various bands in Santa Barbara and being in Bad Astronaut with Joey Cape.
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Friday Nov 22, 2019
After a bit of a break, we are back for our 33rd episode. This time we are joined by Peter Munters. Pete was the singer for the band Over It in the late 90s and early 2000s. Over It were a staple of the punk rock/Warped Tour scene and loved by many, we discuss the origins of the band and their rise to stardom. Pete tells us later on about how the band stopped and was reimagined as Runner Runner who were then signed to David Letterman's label. Lots of cool stories in this one, including when Pete filled in as frontman for his friends Yellowcard for a tour. A big thank you to Mr Munters for his time as this was technically our second chat with him (the audio for the first one got lost!).