In this episode, I speak with James Longspaugh of the Long Island Hardcore band, Life Taken.  We discuss his history with hardcore, the formation of the band, and their new EP coming out on October 31, 2025 on 51st State Records and Hardknock.  The interview ends with James discussing his favorite shows, albums, and artists.  Life Taken (Instagram):<a href='https://www.instagram.com/lifetakenlihc?igsh=MWlhN200bmFpYnM1dA=='>https://www.instagram.com/lifetakenlihc?igsh=MWlhN200bmFpYnM1dA==</a>

In this episode, I speak with James Longspaugh of the Long Island Hardcore band, Life Taken. We discuss his history with hardcore, the formation of the band, and their new EP coming out on October 31, 2025 on 51st State Records and Hardknock. The interview ends with James discussing his favorite shows, albums, and artists. Life Taken (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/lifetakenlihc?igsh=MWlhN200bmFpYnM1dA==

In this episode, I speak with James Longspaugh of the Long Island Hardcore band, Life Taken.&nbsp; We discuss his history with hardcore, the formation of the band, and their new EP coming out on October 31, 2025 on 51st State Records and Hardknock. &nbsp;The interview ends with James discussing his favorite shows, albums, and artists. &nbsp;Life Taken (Instagram):<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifetakenlihc?igsh=MWlhN200bmFpYnM1dA==" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/lifetakenlihc?igsh=MWlhN200bmFpYnM1dA==</a>

41-James Longspaugh of Life Taken

Podcast hosted by Chris Ruffini, lead singer of the Long Island Hardcore band, Overthrow. I explore everything related to the music scene through the eyes of bands, promoters, and record labels. &nbsp; What Lies Ahead Podcast on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatliesahead_podcast?igsh=NTNjajc4enZ5cjA%3D&amp;utm_source=qr">https://www.instagram.com/whatliesahead_podcast?igsh=NTNjajc4enZ5cjA%3D&amp;utm_source=qr</a> What Lies Ahead Podcast on Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1FfhrCJu8R/?mibextid=wwXIfr">https://www.facebook.com/share/1FfhrCJu8R/?mibextid=wwXIfr</a> What Lies Ahead Playlist on Spotify (bands on the podcast):<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IKjA6hM2X8yGbLIiYenMl?si=oJVDubKVRtWXb_eWssF9lg&amp;pi=VhiKhLMfRGi5p">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IKjA6hM2X8yGbLIiYenMl?si=oJVDubKVRtWXb_eWssF9lg&amp;pi=VhiKhLMfRGi5p</a>

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Podcast hosted by Chris Ruffini, lead singer of the Long Island Hardcore band, Overthrow. I explore everything related to the music scene through the eyes of bands, promoters, and record labels.   What Lies Ahead Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatliesahead_podcast?igsh=NTNjajc4enZ5cjA%3D&utm_source=qr What Lies Ahead Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FfhrCJu8R/?mibextid=wwXIfr What Lies Ahead Playlist on Spotify (bands on the podcast): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IKjA6hM2X8yGbLIiYenMl?si=oJVDubKVRtWXb_eWssF9lg&pi=VhiKhLMfRGi5p

Podcast hosted by Chris Ruffini, lead singer of the Long Island Hardcore band, Overthrow. I explore everything related to the music scene through the eyes of bands, promoters, and record labels. &nbsp; What Lies Ahead Podcast on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatliesahead_podcast?igsh=NTNjajc4enZ5cjA%3D&amp;utm_source=qr" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/whatliesahead_podcast?igsh=NTNjajc4enZ5cjA%3D&amp;utm_source=qr</a> What Lies Ahead Podcast on Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1FfhrCJu8R/?mibextid=wwXIfr" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/share/1FfhrCJu8R/?mibextid=wwXIfr</a> What Lies Ahead Playlist on Spotify (bands on the podcast):<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IKjA6hM2X8yGbLIiYenMl?si=oJVDubKVRtWXb_eWssF9lg&amp;pi=VhiKhLMfRGi5p" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IKjA6hM2X8yGbLIiYenMl?si=oJVDubKVRtWXb_eWssF9lg&amp;pi=VhiKhLMfRGi5p</a>

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