Freewheeling Keith Bennett returns to the show to talk about Death Ray Vision, Casket Rats, Wrecking Crew, and other groovy stuff...

Music

Death Ray Vision "From The Raptors"

Death Ray Vision "Behead The King"

Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

#DeathRayVision

Jonathan Anastas returns to the show to talk about the re-issue of the classic straight edge hardcore album "Brotherhood on Bridge Nine.

Originally released in 1983 as the fourth title on Boston's iconic X-CLAIM! record label, DYS is celebrating 40 years of Brotherhood with a special edition of their classic LP through Bridge Nine Records. This anniversary pressing compiles both sides of the album as well as their song "Wolfpack" onto a single-sided LP, with a screen-printed B-side. This edition is limited to 1,000 copies available in two colors: clear vinyl (300 pressed), which as Jon tells us has already sold out and  on translucent red vinyl (700 pressed).

Sales from the release will benefit the medical fund of vocalist Dave Smalley, who is facing ongoing medical challenges. You may have heard that the band had planned 40th-anniversary shows that they were

Music

DYS "Brotherhood

DYS "Wolfpack"

DYS "Stand Proud"

Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

WMFO radio personality and host of "Skybar Rising" joins us on the show to talk about the year 2023 in music. We pick and talk about some of our favorite songs, shows etc of the past year...

Music

Gypsy Moths "Tilt-A-Whirl

Moving Targets "Make It Easy"

Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

On this episode, we are joined by Cliff Hanger and Bill Close of the legendary Boston hardcore punk band The Freeze, who were one of the originals from the early 80's scene. The Freeze contributed the title track of the "This Is Boston Not LA" compilation and have gone on to release a multitude of albums since then, including "Land Of The Lost", which is highly regarded as one of the best albums of the early hardcore movement.

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The Freeze "American Town"

The Freeze "Time Bomb/This Is Boston Not LA"

Theme music "So Pretty" by The Charms

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

#TheFreeze

Peter Prescott was the drummer of one of the most important and influential bands in American music history - Mission Of Burma. We have a great conversation about Peter's roots, his time in Mission Of Burma, Volcano Suns, Kustomized, The Peer Group, and his current project Mini Beast. Couldn't find a better way to end 2023, which was an historic year for this show...

Music

Mission Of Burma "That's How I Escaped My Certain Fate"

Mission Of Burma "Academy Fight Song"

Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

This special episode of the podcast features our choices for the top 20 best songs of 2023...The Alarm...Crystal Canyon...Moving Targets...and more

Music featured on this episode

Kristin Hersh "Miss Haha"

The Croaks "Big Bug"

Survival Guide "Lady Neptune"

Crystal Canyon "Judy Moody"

The Alarm "Whatever"

Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Actress/Author Christine Elise McCarthy joins us on the show and talks to us about her acting career("Beverly Hills 90210", Childs Play" etc), her fantastic short film/book "Bathing And The Single Girl", and her early involvement with SS Decontrol and the Boston hardcore scene.

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The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

SS Decontrol "Glue"

Theme music "So Pretty" by The Charms

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

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Pete Cassani has been at it for a while. He moved to Boston from Long Island with one goal in mind, play music. He's been the leader of The Peasants for 30 years, played in the stellar Bon Scott era ACDC cover band, Beefy DC, and more recently plays with another superb musician David Hull. We have a great talk with Pete about his desire to rock..Enjoy!

Music

The Peasants "Let The World Rot"

Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Anna Waronker joins us on to show to talk about her amazing career as a singer, songwriter, composer, producer, and perhaps most famously as the leader of 90's alt-rockers That Dog. More recently she has been involved as a composer working on TV shows like "Yellowjackets", "High School", and "Shrill"...

Music

Anna Waronker "I Wish You Well"

Anna Waronker "Love Story"

Theme music by "So Pretty" by The Charms

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

#AnnaWaronker #ThatDog

Paul Fox, who has a great shop called Spectacle in the South End of Boston and is a long time supporter of the Boston music scene, joins us on the show for a nice talk. Paul grew up with members of Gang Green, The Outlets, Jerry's Kids, and SS Decontrol etc. and tells us some great stories..

Music

Truth About Wolves "Chemistry"

The Atlantics "Lonely Hearts"

Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

#Spectacle