Chapter 345 - "My Family Actually Likes My Music" ...as read by Too Close For Comfort

Today we welcome Reno pop punk outfit Too Close For Comfort to the podcast! The band self-released their debut LP, We Only Live Here On This Planet For So Long, back in September. Tyler, Ryan, and Evan talk about their musical backgrounds, how Too Close For Comfort came together, transitioning from deathcore to pop punk, choosing to release their album on cd, and more. 

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Chapter 345 Music:

Too Close For Comfort - "Out Of Luck"

Too Close For Comfort - "Storyteller"

Too Close For Comfort - "You're Home Now"


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Chapter 344 - "That Touches Me Deeply" ...as read by Giuliano Messina of HOLYFANGS

Today we welcome HOLYFANGS vocalist Giuliano Messina. HOLYFANGS self-released their debut ep back in July. Giuliano talks about growing up in New Jersey and the early 2000’s emo/punk boom, moving to the West Coast, why pop punk still matters and more.

Make sure you grab HOLYFANGS debut ep at https://holyfangsband.bandcamp.com/album/holyfangs-i


Chapter 344 Music:

HOLYFANGS - "Meditation On Being"


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Chapter 343 - "It's All Connected" ...as read by Jon Ladd

Today I’m stoked to finally share my chat with Jon Ladd. Jon was in 7-10 Split and he currently has a new project called Courage, Dear Heart, as well as his merch company, Terminus Tees. Jon talks about his musical upbringing, signing with Screaming Giant Records, being courted by major labels, and transitioning out of music and into merchandise.

https://www.terminustees.com/

Courage, Dear Heart - https://www.facebook.com/couragedearheartpunk/



Chapter 343 Music:

7-10 Split - "Searching For Talbert Jensen"

Courage, Dear Heart - "Never Dreamland"


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Chapter 342 - "The Label Brings Me So Much Joy" ...as read by Casey Horrigan of Iodine Records

Today we welcome Casey Horrigan, founder of Iodine Records to the podcast! I’ve gotten to work with a bunch of Iodine bands this year and it only seemed fitting to chat with Casey about the label. Casey talks about Iodine’s founding, demise, return, legacy, and more.

https://iodinerecords.com/

Make sure you check out Iodine's killer discography at https://iodinerecordings.bandcamp.com/music

Here me chat about Hum's Inlet on DFT's Dungeon at https://www.gabbermedia.com/dft-dungeon/2022/10/9/v9tvbg1bw7gofp2l4daidffiyjxorp



Chapter 342 Music:

Her Head's On Fire - "Burn"

Hey Thanks - "This Small Space"

OneLineDrawing - "Tenderwild"

Stretch Arm Strong - "Second Chances"

The Darling Fire - "Rituals"


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Chapter 341 - "We Should Be Extinct" ...as read by Jean-Philippe Lagacé of Get The Shot

Today we welcome Get The Shot frontman Jean-Philippe Lagacé to the podcast. Get The Shot’s new record, Merciless Destruction, is out today on New Damage Records! If you like beatdown hardcore, this is a record to check out! Jean-Philippe talks about chasing a feeling that kept him in the hardcore scene, his philosophy on writing lyrics, touring in Europe vs the States and more.

https://gettheshothc.com/

Snag Merciless Destruction on vinyl at https://www.dinealonestore.com/collections/new-damage-records?page=3

Or grab music from Get The Shot on Bandcamp https://gettheshot.bandcamp.com/music

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Chapter 341 Music:

Get The Shot - "Divination Of Doom"

Get The Shot - "Survival Denied"

Get The Shot - "Season Of The Damned II"



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Chapter 340 - "Pop Music In Disguise" ...as read by Christian Neonakis of My Kid Brother

Today I’m excited to share my chat with My Kid Brother vocalist Christian Neonakis. My Kid Brother’s new record, Happy, Mad, Weird, Sad comes out this Friday, October 7th on Fearless Records. Christian and I talk about growing up in Maryland, all the music that got created during the pandemic, a love for horror films, and My Kid Brother, their new record, and more.

Snag Happy, Mad, Weird, Sad on vinyl and cd at https://store.fearlessrecords.com/collections/my-kid-brother

Or find the band on Bandcamp at https://mykidbrother.bandcamp.com/


Chapter 340 Music:

My Kid Brother - "Make You Make Believe"

My Kid Brother - "Never Break Your Heart"

My Kid Brother - "Split Salt"

My Kid Brother - "Shoulders"


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Chapter 339 - "Trying To Do Something Different and Unique" ...as read by Jeff Kane of City of Caterpillar

Today we welcome City of Caterpillar guitarist Jeff Kane to the podcast! City of Caterpillar’s first new record in 20 years, Mystic Sisters, is out today on Relapse Records! Jeff talks about the band’s origin, trying to move in a new direction that led the band’s breakup, his musical career post City of Caterpillar, how the reunion got started, connecting with Relapse, and more.

You can snag Mystic Sisters on Bandcamp at https://cityofcaterpillar.bandcamp.com/album/mystic-sisters

Or at https://store.relapse.com/b/city-of-caterpillar



Chapter 339 Music:

City of Caterpillar - "Decider"

City of Caterpillar - "And You're Wondering How a Top Floor Could Replace Heaven"

Malady - "Tongue"

City of Caterpillar - "Mystic Sisters"


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Chapter 338 - "I Just Thought It Would Be Fun" ...as read by Justin Foley of Killswitch Engage

Today we welcome Killswitch Engage drummer Justin Foley to the podcast! Justin has a new project called Lybica, who recently released their self-titled debut on Metal Blade Records. Justin talks about the Connecticut hardcore scene, how relationships led to him joining Killswitch, writing music through the pandemic, his love for cats, and more! 

Snag Lybica's debut on Bandcamp at https://lybica.bandcamp.com/album/lybica

Or grab it on vinyl and cd at https://www.indiemerch.com/metalbladerecords/band/lybica

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Chapter 338 Music:

Lybica - "Ascend"

Red Tide - "Reciprocity"

Killswitch Engage - "World Ablaze"

Lybica - "Resonance"

Lybica - "Ferment"

Lybica - "Charyou"


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Chapter 337 - "Science Fiction Is A Great Vehicle For Exploring Human Condition" ...as read by Jason Wisdom of Becoming the Archetype

Today we welcome back, for the 5th time, Jason Wisdom from Becoming the Archetype and Death Therapy! Becoming The Archetype recently released Children of the Great Extinction on Solid State Records. It’s their first new record in ten years and the first record with Jason on vocals since 2011’s Celestial Completion. Jason and I chat about Georgia sports, Death Therapy moving away from the heavy music space, the return of Becoming the Archetype and the inspiration for the concept of Children of the Great Extinction. 

Both vinyl variants and the cd are sold out but you can snag a digital copy of Children of the Great Extinction at https://solidstate.merchnow.com/collections/becoming-the-archetype


Chapter 337 Music:

Becoming the Archetype - "The Dead World"

Becoming the Archetype - "The Lost Colony"

Becoming the Archetype - "The Hollow"

Becoming the Archetype - "The Sacrament"


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Chapter 336 - "It's A Fun And Cool Experience" ...as read by Rob, Rhys, and Jamie of Friend Club Records

Today we welcome to the podcast Jamie Loren, Rhys Meatyard, and welcome back Rob Froese from Friend Club Records. We discuss the growth of the label, Furnace Fest exclusive releases, working with Steadfast and Iodine Records, creating album art, and more! Rob, Rhys, and Jamie will be at Furnace Fest again this year. So make sure you find their table, say hi, and purchase some tapes!

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https://themeatyard.com/



Chapter 336 Music:

Bad Lives - "Why Do You Want Me"

Drowningman - "It Will End In Cops"

Least - "Power Blazer"

Post Skeleton - "Sea Isle City"


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