Growing Up Punk

It's the one where David chats with Hunter Martinez (vocals) of California hardcore band Human Issue.

They discuss the new record 'In Flesh' out now on Smartpunk Records.

They also talk about the art of music videos, album sequencing, life with multiple lead vocalists in the band, and some of the music that influenced him over the years.

Also in this episode are some of your new favourite bands in FRESH SHEETS - including Wes Hoffman, popfree, Porcelain, Cause A Riot, and Public Opinion.

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It's the one where David and Aaron hop in the time machine, and travel back to 2013.

The punk and emo landscape was full of future greats, and bands of yesterday still holding it down.

Also featured in this episode are your new favourite bands.

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It's the one where David and Aaron patch up their relationship for the good of the family. They bond over some of their favourite releases of 1996 (except for the one David screws up).

Also featured in this episode are some of your new favourite bands; Gametime, Peacebreach, Rocketsuit Rogue, and Among Legends.

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It's the one where Aaron chats with Nick Rossi of New York pop punk band Double XP.

With the release of their debut full length, 'All A Game', earlier in 2026, now was a good time to catch up with Nick and the band.

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It's the one where Aaron chats with Kyle Devlin of Kansas City pop punk band, Gametime.

With the upcoming release of their album 'The Fresh Start Effect', now is the time to catch up with Kyle and the band.

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it's the one where long time punk rock friend, Aaron Friesen returns!

He's back to talk about his new project Feeble Attempt, and the record 'The Places That Change You'.

He's not alone either, as he's joined by co-conspirator Frank Tsoukalas of Burn/Rebuild ad Much The Same.

The boys talk the ins and outs of the new Feeble Attempt record, and how it all came together over distance.

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It's part 2 of the one where David plays some of his favourite releases from 2026. Punk rock, hardcore, emo and more!

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Tracklist:

Red Arrow Highway - Amphetamines

Start Today - Turn My Back

Time X Heist - Carry the Flame

Chopping Block - Phony

Scarboro - Benzos and Coke

Out of Line - True Hardship

Family Man - Company of Portraits

Bitter Branches - Basic Karate

Youth Avoiders - Short Fuse

chemical-x - going through the motions

Gottlieb - Pipe Bomb

It's the one where David plays some of his favourite releases from 2026. Punk rock, hardcore, emo and more!

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Tracklisting:

Human Issue - In Flesh

SkyTigers - Coma Chameloen

XCOMM - Hot Pursuit, One and Nothing

Eyes Of Salt - No Greater Truth

Feels Like Heaven - Snow Dunes

Northcote - Holding Onto Nothing

Softcult - Queen of Nothing

Seahaven - February Flowers

Basement - Longshot

Capillary - Impermanence

It's the one where David interviews Scott Lynch of Indolent Records.

They discuss Scott's introduction to punk rock, and his journey to running his own label.

They also get into discussing the attention to detail put into each vinyl release on Indolent Records.

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It's the one with (nearly) 2 hours of music all from the UK. From some of the first, to some of the latest, and everything in between.

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Tracklist:

SOFT PLAY - Punk's Dead

Buzzcocks - Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)

Wire - Ex Lion Tamer

Elvis Costello & the Attractions - No Action

Knives - Happiness

The Chisel - Cry Your Eyes Out

IDLES - Never Fight a Man With a Perm

Biffy Clyro - Different People

Trash Boat - Old Soul

Higher Power - Absolute Bloom

DYNAMITE - See Through You

Ritual Error - Life As a Contact Sport

Bruise Control - Left Behind

Cold Years - 32

MODERN SHAKES - Ask the Dust

Neck Deep - We Need More Bricks

High Vis - Drop Me Out

Frightened Rabbit - The Modern Leper

Basement - Broken By Design

English Teacher - The World's Biggest Paving Slab

SPRINTS - Deceptacon

The Meffs - Disorder (Wake Up)

Delta Sleep - UNREAD

TTNG - 26 Is Dancier Than 4

Tangled Hair - Yeah, It Does Look Like a Spider

Bob Vylan - Hunger Games