Garza Podcast

82 - KOYO: Long Island Hardcore, Emo & Taking Back Sunday

06.12.2023 - By Chris GarzaPlay

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Garza sits down with Long Island, NY melodic hardcore band KOYO. https://www.koyolihc.com

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KOYO is:

Joey Chiaramonte - Vocals

TJ Rotolico - Guitar

Sal Argento- Drums

Harold Griffin - Guitar

Stephen Spanos - Bass

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 - Feeling Fatigue After Shows, Getting Older

03:05 - Rhythm vs Lead Guitars

04:43 - Currently On Tour

07:36 - Taking Back Sunday, Brand New Appreciation

12:45 - Long Island/New York Scene

17:08 - Fleshwater (Hearing New Bands)

20:02 - Gear Talk

21:55 - Songwriting over Technicality

22:43 - Releasing Their First E.P. (Painting Words Into Lines, 2020)

28:42 - Non-Stop Touring

30:43 - Evolving Hardcore/Heavy Scenes

35:25 - The Fast Pace of East Coast

39:50 - Sal’s Drum Style & Influences, Misery Signals, Hatebreed Appreciation

43:40 - Playing in Other Bands

45:08 - On-Stage Leg Break

53:30 - Post-Pandemic Uncertainty, Commitment to the Band

58:58 - Acoustic Sessions on the Beach

01:06:30 - James Aloisio, Manager

01:09:46 - New Singles/Music Videos ft. Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance (“You’re On the List,” “Call It Off”)

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