Today we're talking about another landmark Dischord release. Fugazi's compilation of the first two 12's on one CD, "13 Songs". Joining us this week is a virtual calvacade  of guests talking about what this disc meant to them. This episode features clips from author/musician/EOE guest cohost Ben Merlis and Ian James Wright from The Alphabetical Fugazi podcast. We also had conversations with Chris Shary (artist extraordinaire), Scott Hicks (Totally Slow/Rights Reserved) and Greg Raelson (Celebration Summer). This band and this release has left an indelible imprint on innumerable peoples' lives, including ours!

This week we're incredibly excited to serve up another serving of Fugazi. We had a blast dissecting and ingesting their second release, Margin Walker. And we talked to Joe #1! Even for the hardcore Fugazi-heads, I guarantee there's a few things in this episode that you probably didn't know! I know I learned a few things. Take the ride....

Back for more Soulside! There's no such thing as too much, in my opinion. And this little gem of a record was truly important to my youth and conception of what you could accomplish with hardcore. Guitarist Scott McCloud and drummer Alexis Fleisig drop by and drop some science. We're excited to share this one with you guys. Yo, check this out (and leave your power tools at home)!

This episode Jeff and Brian explore the unchartered territory of the Holy Rollers. It's always fun to begin the journey of a new band on the show, and this one's no different. An unconventional and convincingly rocking power trio, the Holy Rollers brought new blood and a new mixture of influences to Dischord. Tune in for our thoughts on their Geoff Turner produced initial foray. 

On today's episode Brian and Jeff dig out and dig one the most unheard and underrated Dischord releases, #33 1/3 "Post Humorous Relief" by the Vile Cherubs. Most of the members went on to play in much celebrated later DC bands, but this is one of those hidden gems of a record that hopefully we can shine a light on and get folks to search it out. Mixing 60s inspired riffs with punk rock energy, these guys were both ahead of and out of time. It was incredibly cool to get to interview Jesse, Seth and Tim for the show. Hope you folks enjoy and explore the raw, psychedelic and raucous sounds of the Vile Cherubs!

If you have not yet heard this album, go find it online and listen to that before listening to this! This is one of those LPs I think everyone should hear, especially if you are a fan of the music and asthetic Dischord embodies. Dark Days Coming is that good. It was a joy to talk to Geoff Turner and Mark Haggerty again, and even better to have Steve Niles along for the conversational journey, as well. With Jeff Nelson, these three (3) guys made up one of the best, tightest and most tuneful short-lived Dischord bands. They left behind this amazing document of their intense effort, which features one of the all-time greatest songs released on this label. Since we were talking to three of the 3 this week, we figured we needed to be three strong, so we enlisted the humorous and insightful help of Ben Merlis for the breakdown and talk about the LP. Trust me, this one is "must listen" material!

So on this episode we flip over the record and dig into side two of the State Of The Union compilation. Guest and comp curator Mark Andersen (Positive Force/We Are Family/Dance Of Days)  returns to drop some more background on these tracks and share his PMA and inspiration!

This episode we dig into the fertile soil of late 80's era DC punk and the social activism that sprouted around it, through the portal of Dischord's second compilation, State Of The Union. We also have an in depth interview with Positive Force founder/Dance Of Days author/We Are Family cofounder Mark Andersen. Did If you aren't moved and inspired by his words, we'll refund your money in full!

We knew this day would come...the day we couldn't herd any Dischord cats onto the show for an episode. Truth be told, this is more like the third or fourth time. Regardless, on today's show Jeff and I had a blast navigating the murky (production) waters of  the by turns brilliant, by turns frustrating Ignition LP. After last week's five hour show, it felt relatively relaxing to spend a mere couple hours on Ignition. They were one of the best live bands of their time.

Hard to believe we're already at the first Fugazi record. This one was huge for us (and we're not just talking the length of the episode!). Join Brian, Jeff and recurring guest/cohost Ben, if you dare. No doubt this is a long ride, but well worth the time invested. Not only do you get to hear us all rap elegiac about this perfect 12", but  Fugazi producer, Ted Nicely lends his time and insight into the making of this classic. Later in the show we have an engaging and thoughtful conversation with Guy Picciotto. Listen in chunks!