Loud & Local Podcast

The Beating Heart 2021 is a benefit concert taking place Saturday December 4th at the brand new Crocodile during their big opening weekend. The concert takes place in memory of Joel Eggert and benefits both Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research and Life Center Northwest. Performing at the event is the new Randy Hansen Experience and the Sunlight Collective. This interview features 4 members of the music community who have put The Beating Heart 2021 together.

I present EPISODE 100 of the KISW Loud and Local “Stayhome Sessions” with one of the coolest up and coming Seattle rock bands out there today – KING YOUNGBLOOD ! This interview features TWO new singles by King Youngblood.

On March 29th, 2020 – as the venues around town closed and a good majority of us were staying home for an unforeseen amount of time, the future of Loud and Local was in jeopardy. Without the ability to broadcast live with bands in studio, I decided to pivot a bit and launched the Loud and Local “Stayhome Sessions” podcast. Through this new incarnation of Loud and Local, I’ve been able to connect with musicians during a scary and strange time. It was therapeutic to see old friends and make new ones via zoom and chat about something that wasn’t 100% doom and gloom – music.

I spoke with so many incredible musicians over the past 18+ months.  If you’re one of them THANK YOU. A question I ask a lot of the artists I interview is “How are you staying sane during this pandemic?” Well, the truth is that THIS right here is what kept me sane.

I look forward to more of these episodes and hopefully a return to the studio for live in-person interviews (imagine that) sometime in the future.

Punish the Scribes is a killer heavy rock band from the Tacoma area that is releasing their new album “The Ancients Judge the Folly of Man” on November 20th. They will be playing a record release show at South Tacoma venue The Plaid Pig on the 20th to celebrate the release. I spoke with the band about this new album and much more. This interview includes two brand new songs from the album. Turn it up and jam some Punish the Scribes!

Lacabra is a brand new Seattle metal band rising from the ashes of both Locistellar and Blood and Thunder. Lacabra is playing a show Friday November 19th at Tony V’s in Everett, so I hopped on the line with Eeric and Lance from the band to chat about the project and to premiere a brand new song. Bang your head!

Drawn and Quartered is a long-lasting death metal institution in the Northwest scene. I spoke with vocalist / bassist Herb Burke about his love for underground music, some old school stories, their new album “Congregation Pestilence” and more. Stay tuned til the end to hear a brand new song by Drawn and Quartered.

Himiko Cloud is a Wenatchee-base instrumental rock band. They released the AWESOME album “Telomeres” this past summer. I chatted with the band about the Wenatchee music scene, recording during the pandemic and much more. This interview includes songs from the album “Telomeres.” Turn it up and explore some Himiko Cloud.

 Detönatör is playing a special Halloween show on Saturday October 30th alongside D.R.I and The Accused AD, so I caught up with the band to talk about how they got through the pandemic, being back together practicing, their return to shows and more. This interview includes 2 songs from Detönatör. Turn it up and rock out!  

By All Meanz is a killer hardcore band from Tacoma and they are gearing up to release new material. I spoke with the band about everything from energy drinks to mosh pit injuries and we even premiered a brand new song. Turn it up and mosh in your living room. Support Federal Way Metalcore.

Variations is an awesome emo/indie rock power trio from the Northwest. They are gearing up to release a brand new full length, so we talked about their plans for the album and what it was like recording during a pandemic + much more. This episode contains 3 songs by Variations. Turn it up!

Blunt Force is a killer Tacoma crossover / hardcore band that recently released their new album “Raised on Destruction.” I spoke with Stein and Mat about the album and everything that went into the process of recording it and getting it out. This episode includes several new songs by Blunt Force.