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    Riot Fest 2022 Preview with Kevin Andrew of Guardrail

    Hello. I’m Kevin Andrew. I sing in the Chicago-based pop-punk (or “diet punk”) band Guardrail. This is my first write-up for the Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast, and what better topic […]

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    #221: Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris rocked the Chicago pop-punk scene hard in the mid to late 2000s. Now in 2022, they are reuniting to play Riot Fest this weekend! Treaty of Paris […]

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    INTERVIEW: Massachusetts’ homegrown punk band, No Trigger

    The creative guys in Massachusetts’ homegrown punk band, No Trigger have knocked it out of the park again with their first full length album in ten years called, Dr. Album […]

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    #220: Take The Reins

    Chicago’s Take The Reins stopped by the Pop-Punk & Pizza studio to smash some Monical’s Pizza and talk about their new album, I’m At Your Door. The new record is […]

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    #219: Mr. Ms. & The Infusions

    Stubhy Pandav of Lucky Boys Confusion returns to Pop-Punk & Pizza! This time we were able to sit down in person at Village Inn Pizzeria in Skokie, IL to discuss […]

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    #218: The Methadones

    It’s been 15 years since The Methadones released their beloved pop punk classic album, This Won’t Hurt. To celebrate, Red Scare Industries has released the record on vinyl for the […]

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    INTERVIEW: Rishi Bahl, Founder of Four Chord Music Festival

      Summer music festivals are something every music lover looks forward to. They typically bring different music styles, food, entertainment and fun to one place for you to enjoy a […]

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    #217: 10 Songs for June 2022

    In no particular order, here’s 10 songs I think you should give a listen to in June 2022:  1. “Forever” – Suitable Miss Ft. Joshua Roberts 2. “Stay Alive” – […]

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    #217: 10 Songs for June 2022 (Early Access)

      In no particular order, here’s 10 songs I think you should give a listen to in June 2022:    1. “Forever” – Suitable Miss Ft. Joshua Roberts 2. “Stay […]

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    #216: OSLO

    Tj Horansky of Chicago’s Sleep On It, is reintroducing himself to the world as indie/emo artist, OSLO. He just released his debut album, Great Places, under the OSLO name last […]