Beers With Bands

On this weeks episode I sit down with Bad Year, a punk rock band from Milwaukee. We start out talking about how the band formed, dealing with trying to record an EP during the pandemic, and their most recent singles. We talk about "Paranoid Failure" and "The End" which came out towards the end of 2021. We do talk about some of the exciting things that are on the horizon for them, from signing with Punkerton Records and new music! Before we get to stories we do talk a little bit about their text number that they have established where you can text and talk with them 24/7. I had a great time talking with these dudes, be sure to keep an eye out for new things coming and be sure to send them a text or two!!

This episode features the songs "Killing Me" and "The End".

You can find Bad Year on all streaming sites and here: badyearmke.bandcamp.com

You can text Bad Year at 414-533-5410

On this weeks episode I sit down with Ben Quad, a emo/butt rock band from Oklahoma. Before we dive into their new record we talk about how the band formed, their early splits, and their journey to 2022. Speaking of new record we talk all about "Im Scared That's All There Is", which is their debut record! "Im Scared That's All There Is" is such a quitessential representation of fifth wave emo album, from the twinkliness in the guitars to the catchy hooks *chefs kiss*. This is definitely an album that I will have in rotation for awhile. We also talk about the use of sound clips and what the can add to a song. Before we get to stories we talk about what we can possibly see from Ben Quad in the future. Be sure to check out "Im Scared That's All There Is" and catch Ben Quad at a show near you!!

Major shoutout to the BQ-crew for taking the time to not just be on but also be my 100th episode. Thank you to every one that has taken the time to to tune or shared the airwaves with me. Here's to many more!!

This episode features the songs "Blood For The Blood God" and "It's A Kinkade!"

You can find Ben Quad on all streaming sites and here: linktr.ee/benquadok

You can find Beers With Bands Merch here: beerswithbands.bandcamp.com

On this weeks episode I sit down with Charlie from Floor Space, a punk rock band from Allentown, PA. We start out talking about the forming of the band and what's been going on in the five years leading up to their latest release. We then dive into their newest album "Nothing Makes Sense", from sounds clips used to songs the process behind recording. I felt something very nostalgic feeling while listening to the album and hope you all find something in it as well. Before we get to stories we talk about what we can expect from Floor Space in the future, from new tunes to tours. Be sure to check out "Nothing Makes Sense" and catch Floor Space at a show near you!!

This episode features the songs "Making Sense" and "Gray" from the album "Nothing Makes Sense".

You can find Floor Space on all streaming sites and here: linktr.ee/floorspacerocks

On this weeks episode I sit down with Ian aka The City View, a synthy solo project from New Hampshire. We start out talking what got Ian into this lane of music. We then dive into his full length that came out last year called "Rain For The Ready", a great album that showcases what Ian can do. While being synthy their are good underlying tones of emo throughout. We then go over his latest singles "Quiet Like A Nightmare" and "In Fields At Night". Overall great chat with Ian, be sure to keep an eye out on The City View's new album coming out later this year!!

This episode features the songs "Quiet Like A Nightmare" and "Rain For The Ready".

You can find The City View on all streaming sites and here: https://linktr.ee/thecityview

On this weeks episode I sit down with America Part Two, a rock band from New Jersey. We start out talking about how the band formed and got to where they are now. I was able to catch them in between their two summer tours that are promoting their new EP "AP2-niverse". "AP2-niverse" is a jam packed EP that truly does not feel like just five songs. We chat all about the EP, from the recording process to the songs they think you should check out. We also talk about the future of the band and what we can expect. To finish off the episode we go over some fun stories from their time in music. Be sure to catch America Part Two at a show near you and don't forget to listen to "AP2-niverse"!!

This episode features the songs "Feel The Break" and "13 Minutes" from the album AP2-niverse.

You can find America Part Two on all streaming sites and here: www.americaparttwo.com

On this weeks episode I sit down with Careful Gaze, a post-hardcore band from Minneapolis. We start out talking about how the band from, from starting in Iowa to transitioning/rebranding in Minneapolis. We then dive in to their latest release "Wrath Like Flowers Upon My Brow", a collection of 11 songs that are just packed with not just emotion but technicality as well. Its hard to put into words how I feel about this album but I definitely give it a shot in this episode. Before we talk stories we go over what we can expect from Careful Gaze in the future. This is a bit of a long one so grab a couple Claws, pull up a chair, and enjoy the ride!

This episode features the songs "Teach" and "Park" from the album Wrath Like Flowers Upon My Brow

You can find Careful Gaze on all streaming sites and here: carefulgaze.com

On this weeks episode I sit down with Glory Days, a punk/alternative rock band from Chicago. We start out talking about how the band formed and landing with the solid up that they have now. We also dive into their latest release "Well Enough", a solid punk rock jam that you really can't help but sing along to. We also talk about what we can expect coming up from these dudes. This was a fun episode because we took some great tangents to talk about Chicago food hotspots, Malort, and just other great food spots from around the country. A lot of cool things coming from these dudes so be sure to keep an eye out and go check out "Well Enough"!

This episode features the songs "Divided" and Well Enough".

You can find Glory Days on all streaming sites and here:  glorydaysil.com

On this weeks episode I sit down with my new friends over at the Your Band Is Garbage Podcast, Jacob and Robin. Like the title mentions this is Part 2, you can catch Part 1 over on their channel so be sure to go check it out and then head back over here. We talk about what makes YBIG their own and what kind of vibes you can expect. We do go down some rabbit holes but it was an all around great time hanging with these two and talking podcasting and life in general.

You can find Your Band Is Garbage wherever you find podcasts or here: ybigpodcast.buzzsprout.com