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October 23, 2023Episodes

#251: Nick Karcher

I talked with Nick Karcher (an artist from the same town as me!) about his new single “The Hard Bitter Truth” produced by Michael Bono (Avril Lavigne, YUNGBLUD), inspirations, getting […]
October 16, 2023Episodes, News

lolitslea announces personalized direct-to-vinyl live recordings

Choose your favorite lolitslea song to be pressed into a vinyl in real-time. Image via leestavall.com lolitslea announced today (10/16) that they will be recording live performances of their original […]
October 13, 2023News

T1 Fest announces 2023 lineup

T1 Fest is coming to Chicago at Reggie’s Rock Club on October 19, 20, and 21! This year, the headliners will be Flatfoot 56 (Thursday), The Queers (Friday), and Teenage […]
October 13, 2023Episodes, Interview, Interviews, Riot Fest

Riot Fest 2023: Bowling For Soup

At Riot Fest, I talked with Rob Felicetti of Bowling for Soup, The Ataris, and Patent Pending, about playing at Riot Fest for the first time, performing the Phineas and […]
October 13, 2023Episodes, Interview, Interviews, Riot Fest

Riot Fest 2023: Bayside interview

At Riot Fest, I talked with Bayside about their Blue EP and upcoming album, whether Jack working in marketing has helped him in the band, anchovies on pizza, and more!
October 13, 2023Episodes, Interview, Interviews, Riot Fest

Riot Fest 2023: Sludgeworth Interview

At Riot Fest, I talked with Sludgeworth, a Chicago punk band that branched off from Screeching Weasel, about the re-issue of their Losers of the Year compilation, playing at the […]
October 13, 2023Episodes, Interview, Interviews

#250: Jake Bedel of Free The Witness

In this episode, I talked with Jake Bédel of New Jersey band Free The Witness about their new member Mike LaRose, upcoming album Youth of Tomorrow produced by of Pete […]
September 12, 2023Episodes, Interviews

#247: Pine Creek Academy

I talked with Keith Gensure, the vocalist of Pennsylvania band Pine Creek Academy, about their new EP Rewind, their last time going to Warped Tour, being in Kulick and touring […]
August 23, 2023Episodes, Interviews

#249: Tightwire

In this episode, I talk with Tightwire, a band from Minneapolis MN about writing short songs, throwing stale hotdogs into the audience, their new album ‘Head Full of Snakes’, Paul’s […]
July 26, 2023Episodes

#248: How to Survive Riot Fest

Festival season is among us, and with Riot Fest quickly approaching, here are 15 tips to help you prepare. Riot Fest FAQ: https://riotfest.org/chicago/faq/ Map (scroll all the way to bottom): […]