LOCAL RIFFS

In this episode we are joined via video chat with band LABYRINTH a thrash metal band from Houston,TX . Formed in 2021 by South American frontman Jorge montano. This group of young talented musicians focus on twisting the classic sound of thrash metal and put a new twist on it to light up today’s era of thrash rock! With playing along side of notable acts such as cavalera conspiracy, crypta, Vio-Lence, fugitive, D.R.I. and Armored Saint to name a few. They have been grinding and are on tour across the country to expand their reach to you the listener with several releases that are blistering fast. they have more in store as this year has been huge for them. Thanks to these guys for showing interest and coming in to the show! You can check them out on all platforms go give them a like listen and a follow!!! Had some technical difficulties with the livestream but that video will be up on YouTube soon enough. Thanks to everyone that supports their scene and local music!!! MUCH LOVE GUYS TRULY!!! ENJOY!!!!

AWESOME !!!! in this episode we had a blast at the drifter hotel at NOLA DNB & REVEL SCUM's undertow pool party we had members of both collectives on the first half talking inspirations and the history of the music that drives them to create. we cover some of the rich history of the New Orleans edm scene and what the current state is of it is thus far. in the second half we chat with Ashton of pressure labs and various female powered dj's that really went hard af with their perspectives of the current club scene and music. this interview took place pool side and we livestreamed it. check out the full visual version on YouTube at local riffs YouTube channel thank you to all that joined for this podcast it was so fun to do and an honor!!!! ENJOY!!!!

WOWZERS!!! in this episode we hit the metro in New Orleans, La for an iconic celebration, of an iconic era of a people and and an era of a legendary venue, THE STATE PALACE THEATER!!!! we had the utmost honor to be joined by our dear friend dan, best know as DJ STRYFE from Chicago. with a career that spans across the nation he has been throwing down a versatile style of house that has a range for every ear, for a very long time. we chat about the past rave scene in the early 90's & 2000's as well of the current state of the edm music scene in NOLA and as a whole. also joined by Andrew our, in field correspondent. well lets just say he was fan boying the whole time. we have both grown up listening to dj striyfe and like we said it was a complete honor to get this interview before doors open for this monumental party... thanks again to freebase society, disco donnie & disco presents for making it possible to relive some of the greatest moments of our life. thanks again for all the support!!! this could happen without it!!!! ENJOY!!!

in this episode we are back with Matt and Robin both from New Salem but also have their other projects, Noah Makes Songs (Matt) and Collections (Robin) both from New Orleans,La . we sit and chat about all the upcoming music and plans for the future. we dive a little deeper into the song writing process with Matt as well as have him preform a few songs and song ideas throughout the episode. its always a great chat with these guys. real talented local artist with lots of determination. both guys' projects are quality and y'all should check em out..... watch the livestream on our YouTube channel to check out Matt play some tunes for us. thanks again guys for dropping by and hanging loose. and thanks to everyone that supports us by supporting the local scene. much love. ENJOY!!!

wowzers!!!! in this episode. we chat with northshore, la area band ,silent solace, a metalcore band that focuses on the quality and creativity of their awesome sound. we talk writing process, and making of their newly released album (out on all platforms) catharsis. go thru inspirations and what has helped them develop the style of playing they have. also we dive into the integrity and stability of the local music scene in Louisiana and how the foundation of such has held for so long and is still standing strong. check out the livestream on YouTube to visually see the shenanigans as we go thru gear and what their future plans are for the band. had a blast doing this episode. plenty plenty of shout outs in this one. much love to all the support. we wouldn't bother to push this if y'all didn't care. thank you again to everyone.... ENJOY!!!

in this episode I chat with vocalist travis from the mighty christworm from Baton Rouge, La. this episode was awesome to do. was able to get the call in from travis and chat all things about the band, some song writing and kinda get into what's behind the lyrics and the emotion of writing these massive songs. I was kinda nervous but maybe that's just the fan boy coming out. lol we talk about upcoming plans for the band and upcoming events including the sold out set it off fest at mid city ball room.. had a few signal drops but overall this was one of my favotie interviews from one of my favorite bands overall. thanks for all the people who join the livestream and for whoever would like to check it out, go to our YouTube channel like and subscribe. also check out christworm if u want an onslaught of intense doom and sludge notorious for our scene in LOUISIANA! thanks again for all support!!!!! ENJOY!!!

WOWZERS!!! really fantastic time with Robin, vocalist from Collections out of New Orleans & Fallon, the bands visual director. and I might say, what an interview!!!! we chat about the band and its origins. these conversations lead us to long line of history residing in current local bands in and around New Orleans. with some live performances during the show. this one kills it. thank you to Fallon for sitting in and giving her perspective on the band. she would know she has been involved for some time now and she loves being a part of it. great to chat with these two. check out the livestream on YouTube for a quality show. thanks for all the support... ENJOY!!!