Recut 2022 Episode: The Story of Mike Alén - Nobuhjest, Brown Study, Secret Service, Beings, and More

This episode, originally recorded in November 2022, features Mike Alén of Nobuhjest, Brown Study, Secret Service, Beings, and more reflecting on his upbringing in the Miami area and his path into South Florida’s punk and independent music scenes. Remastered and reedited for improved clarity, this re-release revisits an important era of South Florida underground music and the community that surrounded it.

Mike discusses growing up in Hialeah and Kendall in a Cuban household, discovering music through family influences and bands like KISS, and later finding Florida punk through Quit. He reflects on local record stores, early live shows, and the experiences that drew him deeper into the South Florida scene.

The conversation traces Mike’s progression from music fan to active participant through early bands such as Lift and Nobuhjest, along with memories of local venues, DIY culture, recording demos, touring, and building lasting friendships within the scene. Mike also reflects on his involvement in numerous bands and creative projects over the years, the evolution of different groups and collaborations, later touring experiences including with Torche, and the importance of continuing to create and stay connected to music.