Going Off Track

Justin Scurti, guitarist for Primitive Weapons and I Hate Our Freedom, former bartender at East Village staple Li’l Frankie’s, co-owner of the bar Saint Vitus and guitar tech for every other cool band you know talks about all that and more.

Rob Pope, bassist in The Get Up Kids talking about the Lawrence, Kansas BYOB strip club known as the Outhouse, why he's such a fan of Midwestern regionalism and his other artistic endeavors including his own studio and screen-printing shop.

Pete "JR" Wasilewski, saxophonist for Less Than Jake, one of the longest running punk ska bands around, , tells tales of music, growing up in Hartford, CT, and being the guy everybody wants to hang out with.

Recorded at Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY, featuring Julie Klausner (How Was Your Week), Norman Brannon (Texas Is The Reason), Sarah Lewitinn (Ultragrrrl, Nylon Magazine) and Geoff Rickly (Thursday) who also performs 2 songs.

An extremely personal episode of Going Off Track in which Steven, Jonah and Brad talk about their experiences during Hurricane Sandy. From falling trees to ambulance rides, this candid conversation gives a glimpse into what life is like for us outside of the podcast.

Taking Back Sunday singer Adam Lazzara and guitarist John Nolan on how they brought the band's original line-up back together after eight years and some less serious talk about Batman, parenthood and how having a healthy sense of perspective has affected the way TBS operates.

Thursday frontman Geoff Rickly talks about his current solo project, the bus accident he experience during Warped Tour and writing for Penthouse Forum. He and Jonah open up about their band, United Nations and Rickly describes booking shows for legendary DIY punk acts in his New Jersey basement in the 90's.

Vaux bassist Ryder Robison stopped by Going Off Track to discuss his defunct screamo act, how he ended up on the cover of Esquire and what inspires his artwork. From modeling to writing children's books and blowing fire onstage, Robison is a true rock n' roll Renaissance Man who has one of the most interesting career trajectories in the hardcore scene… and boy does he look good doing it.

Senses Fail frontman Buddy Neilsen talks about how his past decade as an artist has colored his current experiences on the other side of the music industry. He also talks about where business is heading, if the military has a role in punk rock, and why hard work alone sometimes isn't enough to succeed.

Motion City Soundtrack’s incomparable rhythm section of Tony Thaxton and Matt Taylor stop by Going Off Track to discuss their two-decade-long friendship and their experiences with the world of major labels. The duo also officially announce the debut of their electronic side-project, Fresh Beats.