Cry About It

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Steve Rawles from the legendary Canadian punk band Belvedere. We talked about the band getting back together, upcoming tours, and their longevity. But the subject matter took a meaningful turn when the conversation landed on fatherhood and navigating that while in the music industry. We also dove into the hidden Canadian Indgenocide against Indigenous people that took place in their Residential schools at the hands of the Government and Catholic ch...

On this episode of Cry About It, we welcome actor and supporter of the arts Conor O'Brien! Conor is an actor, theatre-maker, and arts advocate. Conor has performed Off-Broadway (59e59 Theatres, The Cell, Actors Company Theatre) as well as a few small TV roles. Conor has performed or seen his original works performed on stages across the country and Great Britain.He is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Scranton Fringe Festival as well as a proud member of the New Vintage Ensemb...

On episode 15 of the Cry About It podcast we talk to ENCI records recording artist Kulick. He opens up about his hearing impairment and the unique way he's navigated being a partially deaf musician. He also details how he signed to a major label without ever touring, we talk life in small coal towns, how commercial success is not "selling out," and how he's reimagined his debut full-length album as an acoustic album.

For the last month, every time that I log onto the internet, I see something about Karma Kids. The band burst onto the scene in recent months, recording a buzz-worthy cover of Taking Back Sunday, releasing singles that are all over the map... from pop-punk to metal-core. They even landed a feature from Kellin Quinn on their new album. All of this attracted the attention of Legend Recordings and Ingroove Music Group, with whom the band recently inked a deal.Karma Kids: https://www.karmak...

On this episode, I sit down with Sean Flynn of American Buffalo Ghost to talk about how he's creating the future of folk music at the same time that he's preserving it's historic past. We talk what goes into making a great folk song, writing music as a story, and how the music is in people's blood. We even dive into some talk about the blues!---Highway 81 Revisited: "After scrapping an album he felt did not represent his true feelings and musical approach, Sean Flynn, who performs as American...

It was a pleasure to welcome David Ottestad, aka The Workday Release, to the podcast. We talked about his successful formal for releasing music and how he managed to turn his passion for storytelling into a career in music. We also discuss why he chose to sign to ENCI Records, even after achieving millions of streams as an independent artist. This is a great episode for anyone interested in songwriting and the nitty-gritty details of how you could turn music into a career.

This week on the Cry About It Podcast we welcome Jason Devore from the legendary melodic punk/rock/reggae band Authority Zero who recently dropped a new single titled "Fire Off Another." The track "Fire Off Another" follows on the heels of last month's release of the single "Ollie Ollie Oxen Free."Stream the "Fire Off Another" lyric video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAM59NzgOacListen to the song on streaming platforms here: https://bit.ly/3f3eAVw.

I recently saw a post from Jace Worsham in a Pop Punk Facebook group. He explained that a video of him rapping was going viral on TikTok, had almost 3 million views and that he had been fired from his job because of it. My initial reaction was... Well, it's just a grocery store job, if he's got some hustle he can turn those 2.6 million views into something. It might have been worth it. Then I noticed that it was a video someone else had taken of him and put on their TikTok account. So, my dud...

This week I have the pleasure of speaking with Brian Walker from A Day Without Love. We talk about his upcoming documentary "Safe and Sound," which documents music venues and art spaces that provide safe spaces and the people who run them. We also dive into the world of the DIY Folk Punk community, talk the importance of collaborations and community and touch on the dynamics of the Philadelphia music scene.Audio Version available:http://www.cryaboutit.buzzsprout.com​A Day Without LoveWeb: htt...

On this week's episode, we welcome singer, songwriter, artist, activist and community-builder Koji. Hailing from Harrisburg, PA they signed with Run for Cover Records in 2010 and have their releases have received critical acclaim. Koji has toured the world alongside Into It. Over It., La Dispute, Never Shout Never, and Code Orange Kids just to name a few. They also played the entire 2012 Vans Warped Tour. Their recent release, "Sunday Someday," is a split that features music from queer, trans...