Beans & Breakdowns

By Grayson CarpenterMusic Music Interviews

Beans & Breakdowns episodes

May 05, 2022 Brittany Lane (Payasa)
On this episode I'm joined by Brittany Lane, vocalist of the band Payasa. We sit down to chat about her favorite local coffee, Oprah Winfrey chai lattes, representation in hardcore, the newest Payasa EP, and horror films.

During the episode Brittany was drinking Nestle Listo coffee and I was having a cup of Pressure Mind blend from the Cancer Bats roasted by Anchored Coffee. The Pressure Mind blend is a mix of Guatemalan and Brazilian beans with notes of chocolate and toasted almond.

Episode Links:
https://www.nestle.com
https://anchoredcoffee.com
https://cutloosemerch.ca/products/pressure-mind-coffee
https://payasa.bandcamp.com
36 min
April 28, 2022 Pete Koller (Sick Of It All)
On this episode I'm joined by Pete Koller, guitarist of the NYHC band Sick Of It All. We sit down to talk about his taste in coffee, fitness and wellness, upcoming plans for SOIA, and the NYC coffee scene.

During the episode I was having a cup of Kenyan AA from Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters. This coffee is a Kenyan single-origin from the Othaya Coop with notes of grapefruit, currant, and peach nectar.

Episode Links:
https://philsebastian.com
https://www.sickofitall.com
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com
36 min
April 21, 2022 Luke Rota (Wisdom In Chains, Stigma)
On this episode I'm joined by Luke Rota, drummer for the band Wisdom In Chains, as well as Stigma and most recently Z9!. We sit down to chat about his taste in coffee, his first drum kit, where to find NYC's best pizza, and upcoming music from Z9!.
During the episode I was having a cup of Ethiopia from La p’tite Brûlerie. This is a natural Ethiopian single-origin produced by the Coop Howolso SCFCU with notes of raspberry, cherry, and bergamot.
Episode links:
https://laptitebrulerie.com/?lang=en
https://wisdom-in-chains.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/z9band/?hl=en
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com
39 min
April 14, 2022 Liam Cormier (Cancer Bats)
On this episode I'm joined by Liam Cormier, vocalist of the band Cancer Bats. We sit down to talk about the new Bats' LP, Pressure Mind coffee, his brand Treadwell Clothing, skateboarding, and Scandinavian coffee.

During the episode Liam was drinking Pressure Mind coffee roasted by Anchored Coffee in Dartmouth and I was having a cup of Mangrove from Manon. Mangrove is a Mexican single-origin coffee with notes of fig tart and shortbread.

Episode Links:
https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/cancer-bats?page=2
https://anchoredcoffee.com
https://ouimanon.com/collections/cafes-et-accessoires
https://www.cancerbats.com
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com
1 hr 4 min
April 07, 2022 Chaney Crabb (Entheos)
On this episode I'm joined by Chaney Crabb, vocalist for the progressive death-metal band Entheos. We sit down to talk about her recent move to Nashville, how much coffee is too much, country bar hopping, the new Entheos record, and her touring ritual.

During the episode Chaney was drinking a cappuccino with Starbucks blend espresso and I was having a cup of Banko Gotiti from Detour Coffee. Banko Gotiti is a natural Ethiopian single-origin with notes of grapefruit, guava, and apricot.

Episode Links:
https://detourcoffee.com
http://starbucks.com
https://linktr.ee/entheosofficial
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com
43 min
March 31, 2022 Nik and Kev (Ignite)
On this episode I'm joined by Nik Hill and Kev Kilkenny, guitarists for Ignite. We share a cup of coffee and talk about Ignite's new LP, their local coffee tastes, changes in releasing music, and tour memories.

During the episode Kev and Nik were both drinking Heart of Darkness by Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Co. and I was having a cup of Guatemala Blue Ayarza from Hale Coffee Roasters. Blue Ayarza is a natural Guatemalan single-origin with notes of plum and boysenberry.

Episode Links:
https://www.santacruzcoffee.com
https://www.halecoffee.com
https://igniteband.com
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

39 min
March 24, 2022 Victoria Mladenovski (Peer Pressure)
On this episode I'm joined by Victoria Mladenovski, vocalist of the Quebec City hardcore band Peer Pressure. We sit to talk about the Quebec scene, Tim Horton's iced coffee, learning to speak French, and what 2022 looks like for Peer Pressure.

During the episode Victoria was having a Tim Horton's vanilla iced coffee and I was having a cup of Dangura from Za & Klo. Danger is a washed ethiopian single-origin from the Aleta Wendo region with notes of pear, jasmine, and citrus.

Episode Links:
https://www.timhortons.ca/?lang=en
https://zaandklo.com/en
https://peerpressurehc.bandcamp.com/album/catharsis
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com
41 min
March 17, 2022 Aaron Heard (Jesus Piece)
On this episode I'm joined by Aaron Heard, vocalist of the Philadelphia hardcore band Jesus Piece. We sit down to talk about local coffee, biscuits, balancing family and music, and the new Jesus Piece LP.
During the episode Aaron was having a Vietnamese egg coffee from Forin and I was having a cup of La Concordia from Nektar. La Concordia is a washed Mexican single-origin with notes of mazapan, milk chocolate, and raisin.

Episode Links:
https://forincafe.com
https://nektar.ca/en
https://jesuspiecehc.bandcamp.com
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

35 min
March 10, 2022 Sebastian Paba (Regulate)
On this episode I'm joined by Seb, vocalist of the New York Hardcore band Regulate. We sit down to talk about his coffee tastes, caffeine gate keepers, the upcoming Regulate release, and spin kicks.

During the episode I was having a cup of Villa Triunfo and Seb was drinking water. Villa Triunfo is an anaerobic Costa Rican single origin coffee roasted by Balance Roasters in Montreal. Shout out to my good friend Daniel, owner of Balance.

Episode Links:
https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com
https://regulatehc.bandcamp.com
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com
36 min
March 03, 2022 Lucas Spinosa (Black Sheep Coffee Roasters)
On this episode I'm joined by founder and roaster for Black Sheep Coffee Roasters in Welland, ON, Lucas Spinosa. We sit down to talk about fermentation coffees, the Black Sheep's story and contributions to the Welland community, and Lucas's background as a metal drummer.
During the episode Lucas was drinking a thermic fermentation processed caturra varietal from Black Sheep and I was having Manos Juntas by Lanterne. Manos Juntas is an anaerobic Columbian single-origin with notes of blueberry syrup and tropical fruits. Use discount code “COFFEEDEVIL” at check out to receive 16.66% off any 340 gram coffee bags.
Episode Links:
https://blacksheepniagara.com
https://www.cafelanterne.com
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com
44 min