Episode 148: Bobby & Andrew Just Lay it on Me

Chatting with Bobby and Andrew of the group Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son from northern New Jersey. We discuss the greatness of Jersey, the group's evolution over the years, their touring perspective, and get some insight on their latest EP tunes. Check out their latest EP on Bandcamp here: (https://bobbymahoneymusic.bandcamp.com/album/we-go-on), their latest music video for the single: (https://youtu.be/UtpV3eT_M98), and lastly check out their website for show updates/social media (https://www.bobbymahoneymusic.com).
Playlist:
1. Moth to the Flame - Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son
2. Lay It On Me - Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son
3. Shot in the Dark (2017) - Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son

Episode 147: Cody and I are Getting Better...

Talking with Cody from the group Up Dog, a punk band from Corpus Christi in Texas. We talk about Texas tacos, the crippling effects of capitalism, making music accessible, Cody's writing process, and Vietnamese food. Follow Up Dog on all socials here: (https://linktr.ee/updog696) and get their latest EP on Bandcamp here: (https://updogtx.bandcamp.com/album/getting-better).

Playlist:
1. Guidance - Up Dog
2. I'm Tired - Up Dog
3. 2.50 Bahn Mi - Up Dog

Episode 146: 2 Steves and a Fat Randy

Talking to Steve and Stephen of the New England group Fat Randy. We discuss cartoons, the Boston scene vs. ConneCTicut, the 2-week tour, social media and algorithms, and even some pickle merch... Buy the new album on Bandcamp here: (https://fatrandy.bandcamp.com/album/slow-incremental-change) and follow on all platforms on the Linktree (https://linktr.ee/fatrandytheband). Also check out their podcast here: (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fat-randy-the-podcast/id1481432695). 
Playlist: 
1. Connecticut - Fat Randy 
2. Alice Window - Fat Randy 
3. Smarter Child - Fat Randy 

Episode 145: Ravani Sends Letters From Pomegranates?

Talking with Ravani of the newly founded Chicago group, Letters from Pigeons. We talk about the art of poetry, therapeutic writing,  Chicago scene vs. Columbus, Riot Fest and its impact on Chicago, and what the hopes are for the first tour as a group. The debut EP comes out on October 8th and the tour is to kick off on January 30th!!! Buy/stream Letters from Pigeons on Bandcamp (https://lettersfrompigeons.bandcamp.com) and follow Ravani on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ravanigrace). 
Playlist: 
1. An Ode to Pat the Bunny (ending in protest) - Letters From Pigeons 
2. Pomegranates - Letters From Pigeons 
3. FLARE - sweet hunna 

Episode 144: John FREAKS ME OUT

Talking to John from the group Gnawing that is based out of Richmond, Virginia. We discuss the early inception and evolution of the band, stories behind a couple tunes, how he's getting by as an artist, and his favorite sight to see. Follow Gnawing on all social medias here: (https://linktr.ee/gnawinggg) and be sure to get their music on Bandcamp here: (https://gnawinggg.bandcamp.com). 
Playlist: 
1. Germs Burn - gnawing 
2. Crenshaw Ave. - gnawing 
3. Happy For You - gnawing 

Episode 143: Jessie & Debbie Have Had Enough (Already)

Talking to the sister songwriters of The Loneliers, a New York punk group that brings a unique blend of 50's and 90's rock that sends a message. We discuss their latest release, various scenes, their best show, and what keeps them in New York. Follow The Loneliers on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theloneliers), get their latest release on Bandcamp (https://theloneliers.bandcamp.com/album/enough-already), and keep an eye out for their new video (https://linktr.ee/Theloneliers). 
Playlist: 
1. Caution: Distracted Driver - The Loneliers 
2. No - The Loneliers 
3. IASLPOS - The Loneliers 

Episode 142: Madeline's House of Intruders

Talking to Madeline of Pure Intruders about their relocation to Georgia, the latest singles, their direct-to-vinyl preorders, and what the future holds. All links to Pure Intruders can be found here (https://linktr.ee/Pure_Intruders). Be sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook as we await the full-length release. 
Playlist: 
1. Just Like Everybody Else - Pure Intruders 
2. Topo Chico - John Roseboro 
3. Deer Song - Fauvely 

Episode 141: Found Rasan in his Heyday

Talking to Rasan about the Philadelphia music scene, non-musical creatives we look up to, goals with music, and a nod to Erik of Mischief Brew. Follow Rasan in the Heyday on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rasanintheheyday) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Rasanintheheyday). Get the latest EP on Bandcamp (https://rasanintheheyday.bandcamp.com/album/rasan-in-the-heyday) and keep an eye out for the new web series on Youtube! 
Playlist: 
1. I Just Don't Know - Rasan in the Heyday 
2. Too Easy - Rasan in the Heyday 
3. Manifest - Rasan in the Heyday 

Episode 140: We Got ADOPTED!!!!

BANDCAMP FRIDAY ON JUNE 17TH!! 
Talking with Adptd from Arizona about the latest record, embracing the solo artist life, collaborating, and meeting people on Reddit. Buy Adptd's latest record on Bandcamp (https://adptd.bandcamp.com) and check out the website for merch and tour updates (https://www.adptdrock.com). 
Playlist:
1. Bedroom Walls - Adptd 
2. Coward (ft. JONO) - Adptd 
3. Stay (ft. WALWIN) - Adptd 

Episode 139: NC17 Parties with CHAINSAWS??

Talking with Yani and Ryno of Richmond's NC17 before they head out on their first tour as a band in July!! We go over their genre choice, playing bass, the recording & writing process of their debut EP, and the importance of partying. Follow NC17 on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nc17band) and get their music on Bandcamp (https://nc17rules.bandcamp.com). 
Playlist: 
1. Party's Over - NC17 
2. Raise Your Glass - NC17 
3. Come Over - NC17 

Episode 138: The Rise of Vultoro

Checking in with Alex, Mat, Jack, and Nick of Philadelphia's VULTORO as they gear up to release their debut record on 5/27. We talk about their band history, Philadelphia & New York musicians, and their evolving sound. Follow Vultoro on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vultoromusic) and check out their Bandcamp (https://vultoro.bandcamp.com).
RECORD RELEASE SHOW IN PHILLY 6/18!! 
Playlist: 
1. Blue Radio - Vultoro 
2. March Away - Vultoro 
3. CATHOLICIDE - Vultoro 

Episode 137: Tyler, The Collective Creator

Chatting with South Jersey native Tyler Elden about his newly established collective, solo work, and listen to UNRELEASED SONGS!!! Catch Tyler on tour in May by checking the dates posted on his website (https://tylerelden.com) and following his Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mrtylerelden). Also, keep an eye out for when these releases officially drop! 
Playlist: 
1. Bruised Love - Tyler Elden's Collective 
2. Warmth of the Sun - Tyler Elden 
3. hum/autodidact - The Lunar Year 

Episode 136: Mike Was Once Halfway Human

Talking to Brooklyn scene legend Mike of Nihiloceros about the latest release--which I reviewed for Punknews here: https://www.punknews.org/review/17730/nihiloceros-self-destroy 

We also talk about transportation methods, wild recording processes, moving around, collaboration, and the importance of feedback. Listen and buy Nihiloceros' latest release on Bandcamp here: https://nihiloceros.bandcamp.com/album/self-destroy 
Playlist: 
1. Mammal Science Fiction - Nihiloceros 
2. Halfway Human - Nihiloceros 
3. Dirty Homes - Nihiloceros 

Episode 135: Erik & Josh's Boat Full of Water

****IT'S BANDCAMP FRIDAY!!!**** 

Talking to Erik and Josh of Baltimore's Boat Water about their lengthy band member history, the Baltimore scene, and where their sound comes from. Buy and listen to Boat Water on Bandcamp here: https://boatwater.bandcamp.com 
Playlist: 
1. Saturday Night - Boat Water 
2. Adalee - Boat Water 
3. Sparrow Omen - Boat Water 

Episode 134: Sullivan's Travels

Talking with Sullivan about Roanoke, being a solo artist, learning to engineer, and looking up to Van Gogh. Check out Sullivan Smith & Stray Lions on Bandcamp here: (https://sullivansmithstraylions.bandcamp.com) and be sure to check out the newly released singles!! 
Playlist: 
1. The Painter - Sullivan Smith & Stray Lions 
2. Dreaming About You - Sullivan Smith & Stray Lions 
3. You Get So Lonely It Just Makes Sense - Sullivan Smith & Stray Lions 

Episode 133: Max's Grumpy Days

Happy Bandcamp Friday!! 
Checking in with Max--aka the Lonely Gimmick about his latest single and his new solo project. We talk about UK slang, being your own artist, being a protest observer, and experimenting with writing processes. Follow the Lonely Gimmick on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lonelygimmick), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lonelygimmick), and buy music on Bandcamp (https://lonelygimmick.bandcamp.com). 
Playlist: 
1. Grumpy Days - Lonely Gimmick 
2. Pessimistic Weather - Lonely Gimmick 
3. Blue Ticked Influencer - Lonely Gimmick 

Episode 132: BHM 2022 RADIO SHOW!!!!!

 *****BANDCAMP FRIDAY ON 3/4***** 

REPOST!

As we end Black History Month for 2022...we have the annual radio show featuring all artists of color!! All tunes can be found and bought on Bandcamp, direct links to each song will be posted on my Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KNUCKLEHEADPUNX) and also clickable below. These artists are from all over the USA, some new, some old, and all over the genre spectrum. Be sure to check out all the tunes!! Here's a link to all these artists and more on my Bandcamp Collection: https://bandcamp.com/knuckleheadpunx 
Playlist: 
1. Good Vibrations - Spitphyre 
2. Refuge - Host Bodies ft. Containher 
3. New Found Stranger - Mia Madden ft. Satara 
4. Believe It or Not - ADPTD 
5. Nothing Permanent - Meet The Bug 
6. Jump!! (Or Get Jumped!!!)((by the future)) - Soul Glo 
7. Always Swing First - Pinstock 
8. Control - Real Clothes 
9. Everything Happened Between Tuesdays - No Functional Purpose 
10. Fine - Butter Boys 
11. Killer Show - NC17 
12. Walk With You - Oceanator 
13. Tipsy - Moni Grace 
14. Invasion - Negro Terror 
15. Enemy of You - Rasan in the Heyday 
16. Maybe You're Right (At Least For Today) - Sarah Golley 
17. Plastic Bottles & Tubs - Pseudo 

Episode 131: Tammy Doesn't Need Your Money!!!

Talking with Tammy of mitamu about her COVID accomplishments--new music, new school, and new skillzzzz. She gives insight on what helped her get through college, learning to engineer, how she collaborates, and where her happy place will be as an artist. Check out her bandcamp at: https://mitamu.bandcamp.com 
Playlist: 
1. shipwrecked - mitamu 
2. i don't need your money - mitamu 
3. mother's song - mitamu 

Episode 130: Stuck in an Asylum!

Talking with Richmond's own Asylum 213 before they embark on their next tour. We get a little of their history and talk touring food, making albums, making up genres, and how they plan on sustaining being a band going forward. Follow Asylum 213 on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and see them on tour this month!
Playlist: 
1. Soda Teeth - Asylum 213 
2. Tuesday Gigs - Asylum 213
3. Delicates - Asylum 213 
BANDCAMP FRIDAY ON 2/4! BUY MUSIC! 
https://asylum213.bandcamp.com 

Episode 129: What Anjali Does In the Shadows...

Taking a listen to the latest album from ANJALI ROSE titled 'Shadow Works' which can be found HERE ON BANDCAMP. We talk about fairytales, European tour stories, doing things ourselves, and trying to make it work in NYC. 
Playlist: 
1. Beautiful - Anjali Rose 
2. Walking Around - Anjali Rose 
3. Are You Here - Anjali Rose 

Episode 128: Adam Doesn't Even Think of Us (That Often)

Talking with Adam about his latest tribute album that breathes some new and different life into the spirit of Leonard Cohen on the 5th anniversary of his passing. Adam is yet another victim of taking a project into his own hands, tracking down collaborators, and making his ideas a reality. We also get a little crash course on who Leonard Cohen was and his impact on songwriting. 
Listen to Adam's tribute album by CLICKING THIS LINK. 
Playlist: 
1. Chelsea Hotel #2 - Adam Tilzer 
2. Who By Fire - Adam Tilzer & Ellajay 
3. Dance Me to the End of Love - Adam Tilzer & Paola Bennet