Ep 260: A Conversation with Chris Ballew of The Presidents of the United States of America
In episode 262 of the podcast, we’re joined by Andrew (guitar/vocals) and Matt (guitar/vocals) of the punk/pop punk band Borderlines. We dig into their come up in our home state of Maine, cutting their teeth in The Leftovers ...
In episode 261 of the podcast, we take a look inward as we celebrate our 5th anniversary as a podcast. From humble beginnings recording in Anthony’s basement, to the now 120+ interviews, covering festivals, making friends and...
In episode 260 of the podcast, we’re joined by Chris Ballew, frontman and bassist of The Presidents of the United States of America, to talk 30 years of their self titled record. We dig into the bands formation, lead up to th...
In episode 259 of the podcast, we’re joined by the one, the only, Daryl Palumbo of Head Automatica/Glassjaw. Head Automatica is BACK. We dig into how that came to be, their two new songs, more music/shows on the horizon, thei...
In episode 258 of the podcast, we welcome on Lewis (guitar) and Sam (vocals) of the band Oversize. We dig into their formation in England, catching and playing shows as a band early on, how Oversize came to be, and their awes...
In episode 257 of the podcast, we’re joined by rapper/MC, Brother Ali. We chat about his come up as an artist, when he first knew rhyming was his calling, working with Anthony Davis, and his phenomenal new album, ‘Satisfied S...
In episode 256 of the podcast, we dig into 30 years of Green Day’s punk fueled masterpiece, ‘Insomniac’. We hit on our early memories of the record, its pace and subject matter, following up ‘Dookie’, the musical brilliance o...
In this bonus episode, we talk about seeing Jerry Cantrell live in Portland, ME with special guest Filter. A legend in the game, this was a fun one! Photo Credit: Jason Archbold Web: https://jasonarchbold.com/ IG: @jayarchbol...
In episode 255 of the podcast, we welcome back Matty Arsenault, vocalist of A Loss For Words. After a brief catch up, we dig into 25 years as a band, and then pivot to a deep dive on their first full length album, ‘The Kids C...
In episode 254 of the podcast, the three of us take a look back, and forward, to where things are going in the music industry. Is heavy music at a tipping point? Is festival season over? Who has room for all of this vinyl? Wi...
In episode 253 of the podcast, we are joined by Grant Whiteoak, vocalist and guitarist of Heart to Gold. We dig into Grant’s start in the scene, the band’s come up, signing to Memory Music, working with Will Yip, and the crea...
In episode 252 of the podcast, we dive deep on No Doubt’s ‘Tragic Kingdom’. We talk early memories of the record, the context of the time, the start of Gwen Stefani’s massive celebrity, and some “what if’s” surrounding the ba...
In episode 251 of the podcast, we are back with another installment of PERFECT SONGS. This time, rock radio DJ Rob and musician/audio engineer Kevin Kennie join the fun. We each come to the table with songs that we think are ...
In episode 250(!) of the podcast, we pick up where we left off with Damien Moyal during Ep 247. We dig into what the heavy music scene looks like at the end of its biggest year, music Damien is spinning, cool vinyl purchases ...
In episode 249 of the podcast, the three of us discuss the now classic, quarter century old, ‘Californication’. We dig into our first memories of the record, the context of the time, the rejoining of John Frusciante, favorite...
In episode 248 of the podcast, we welcome back Shawn Robbins, photographer, Nu Metal subreddit mod, and friend of the pod, for our 2024 Year In Review. We take turns giving our favorites of the year: Favorite concerts, music ...
In episode 247 of the podcast, we welcome back Damien Moyal, vocalist of As Friends Rust, Culture (and more). This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation. We dig into what Damien and his bands have been up to since we last had hi...
In episode 246 of the podcast, we discuss Linkin Park’s seminal debut record, ‘Hybrid Theory’. We dig into our early memories of the roll out, the influence of the music on multiple genres, our favorite tracks, its classic al...
In episode 245 of the podcast, the three of us talk about bands that changed our lives. What does it mean? Is it a band you deep dove their catalog, and love every minute? Is it a band you’ve seen live more than most? Is it t...
In episode 244 of the podcast, we’re joined by Chris Linkovich to take a 30 year look back at Maine Hardcore. Chris needs no introduction, being in/having been in: Terror, Cruel Hand, On The Outside, Outbreak, and a million o...
In episode 243 of the podcast, we dig into 25 years of Blink-182’s breakthrough record, ‘Enema of the State’. We talk our early memories of the record, the addition of Travis Barker, the level up in production, it’s place in ...
In episode 242 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jason DeVore, front person of Authority Zero. We talk about the early days of the band, how major labels took notice back in the early 2000’s, 30 years of Authority Zero, and the...
In episode 241 of the podcast, we’re joined by frontman and emcee, legend in the game, Sen Dog. We talk about the early days of Cypress Hill, his many features/collabs over the years, and how those lead him to working with Bi...
In episode 240 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by friend of the pod/photographer extraordinaire Shawn Robbins to break down this year’s New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. Shawn was able to take in the entire fest back in...