Kat is the vocalist for the great political hardcore band FAIM and co-host of the podcast Double Dare Ya. I did not know Kat prior to reaching out to her, but we had a great and really fun conversation that covers a lot of ground musical and otherwise. Check out Faim on Bandcamp and Double […]

This is Part 2 of 2. If you haven’t already, check out Part 1. In true “Fast Kids” fashion, Jamie Stillman has worn a lot of hats. He was the drummer in Harriet The Spy, Velocipede and (my favorite) Teeth of the Hydra. Jamie was also the guitarist for the wildly popular Party of Helicopter. […]

In true “Fast Kids” fashion, Jamie Stillman has worn a lot of hats. He was the drummer in Harriet The Spy, Velocipede and (my favorite) Teeth of the Hydra. Jamie was also the guitarist for the wildly popular Party of Helicopter. All the while running his own label – Donut Friends. Currently, Jamie is the […]

I continue my conversation with author Ben Merlis about the genre “1.5” and I might be a believer! You can read his piece (co-authored by Daniel Weizmann!!!) called “The Zone In Between” about the bridge between Punk and Hardcore at Please Kill Me. I also STRONGLY recommend picking up Ben’s book documenting Cold Chillin’ Records […]

What the hell is “1.5”??? Is it Punk? Is it Hardcore? Why do old heads insist on being this nerdy? Ben Merlis has the answers to these questions and much more!!! You can read the piece that he co-authored by Daniel Weizmann called “The Zone In Between” about the bridge between Punk and Hardcore at […]

In the early 90’s Integrity’s “Those Who Fear Tomorrow” changed the face of hardcore – for better or worse. After that Lp there was a deluge of bands playing a type of hardcore that had less in common with punk and began playing metal with a hardcore aesthetic. Still, many people still called it “hardcore”. […]

Frank McGhee is the vocalist for Akron Hardcore band FEDS. He was also the drummer for the Unclean. Frank was kind enough to help complete the early Persistent Aggressor demos. Frank is an avid fisherman and a good friend. This episode runs the gamut: Ice Cube, Blood of Christ, Alison Krauss, Bad Wizard, Chain Whip, […]

Frank McGhee is the vocalist for Akron Hardcore band FEDS. He was also the drummer for the Unclean. Frank was kind enough to help complete the early Persistent Aggressor demos. Frank is an avid fisherman and a good friend. This episode runs the gamut: Ice Cube, Blood of Christ, Alison Krauss, Bad Wizard, Chain Whip, […]

Here’s one to tide you over for a minute. It is another one with me running my mouth for extended periods of time. This time I ramble about 7″ Eps that I feel are underrated or not well know. Of course, this is all subjective….and who asked me anyway, right? The bands/Eps covered; Dexter Chumley […]

YOU like thrash metal? I LOVE thrash metal. Wanna hear me speak extemporaneously about thrash metal from the 80’s? Great! No guest on this episode, but you can play a drinking game where you have to take a shot each time I say “top to bottom”. You can also check out some of my favorite, […]