Getting Stoked

Baseline is quickly becoming one of Phoenix's fasting rising pop punk bands. Their most recent single, "Garden" as well as their debut EP, "Not In The World, But Inside My Head" are available on Bandcamp, iTunes and Apple Music.

Thomas Brenneman, guitarist of El West joins the show this week and it was a blast! El West is a Phoenix Alternative Rock band whose music is characterized by euphoric guitarts and deep, operatic vocals. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp!

Bear Ghost is a Phoenix alternative rock band who blends theatrical, disney-esque melodies with energetic, lyrical hard rock. Their full length album, "Blasterpiece" won Phoenix New Times' album of the year in 2016. Their album as well as their debut EP, "Your Parents Are Only Marginally Disappointed With Your Musical Taste" are available everywhere now.

Naveen Borojerdi is a Phoenix music scene personality who has decided to throw together a music compilation to raise money for those effected by the recent school shooting in South Florida, where he is from. He is also in the band, Acne Superstar, who you can find on bandcamp.com, as well as his new compilation, "For Stoneman Douglas: A Benefit Compilation."

YabYum is an American resource center and blog run by Carly Danger & Mark Anderson. From online reviews of artists all over the country, to podcasts, radio shows and award ceremonies, these guys have been on the pulse of the Phoenix music scene for years.

Derek Hackman is the lead singer of Phoenix indie/pop band, The Breaking Pattern. Their new EP, "...And Suddenly, Nothing Becomes Everything" is available now. He is also the host of the podcast Wine Wednesday.

Nick Giasullo is a Phoenix comedian from Billerica Massachusetts who has been working the comedy scene for years.

T.O.S.O. is a Phoenix alternative rock band known for their unique and theatrical live shows. Their new EP, "The Cleanse" comes out February 8th, 2018.

Lifelink is a Phoenix hardcore band who are quickly becoming one of the biggest names in Arizona. Joining the show on this episode is vocalist, Luke Blanchard and guitarist Kamran Oskouie. Their new album, "Love Lost" is out now via Innerstrength Records.

Homelessness, substance abuse, abusive relationships, redemption and My Chemical Romance. It's all here, and much more, with "Birthmarks" podcast host, Wylie Tilson.