Loud & Local Podcast

Stump Grinder Records is "the heaviest label on the Olympic Peninsula" and has started off 2021 with a slew of sick death metal releases. I spoke with label founder Mike aka Stumpy about the pandemic inspiring him to start the label, his history of loving metal music, the importance of physical media in music and more. This interview also features 3 songs from the Stump Grinder Records catalog. Turn it up and bang your head! 

I spoke with Colbi Childs from the Seattle band Sun Mother about switching things up musically, life during the pandemic and his new tunes. I also got to chat with ISAAKO, an artist who is featured on the Sun Mother single. Stay tuned til the end to hear the new song "Slip Away." 

Tacoma based indie rock band Enumclaw is gearing up to release their debut album "Jimbo Demo" on Youth Riot Records. I chatted with the members of Enumclaw about the influence of living in Tacoma on their music, some of their early influences, the origins of the band and much more. This interview also features two of their brand new songs. 

This week on the show I spoke with an awesome instrumental band from Yelm, Washington called Archon. We chatted about being from Yelm, the importance of putting yourself out there with social media, early musical influences and more. This interview features two new songs from the "Bloom" EP. Keep it local! 

Assertion is a new melodic rock band from the Northwest that features former Sunny Day Real Estate, Foo Fighters and the Fire Theft drummer William Goldsmith. 
I spoke with the band about their backstory, life during the pandemic, playing music with their children and the new album. This interview also features four brand new songs from the album "Intermission" on Spartan Records. 

After much anticipation, today (April 6th, 2021) is the launch of Satanik Royalty, a NW based metal label and apparel company. I spoke with founder Michael Freiburger about his plans for SR, some of the bands he will be working with and much more.

I spoke with Seattle band Dust Moth about their phenomenal new album “Rising // Sailing,” working with their new label, life during the pandemic and much more. This interview includes 3 brand new songs from “Rising // Sailing.” Enjoy!

I chatted with Seattle punk / rock n roll band White City Graves for a second time, as Take 1 was accidentally lost due to a computer malfunction. We chatted about life during the pandemic, their new album, influences, some of their favorite local venues and bands + more. This also includes 3 brand new songs from White City Graves. Turn it up !

I spoke with the guys from AVOID about the absolutely epic year they have had. From being featured on the NASCAR Heat video game to a hugely successful EP release and much more. The dudes from the band broke down all of it and we even feature 3 brand new tunes.

Of The Heavy Sun is an awesome Northwest three piece band with an interesting origin story. Hear the guys break down the roots of the band + give us a scoop on an entire new album that they will be recording soon. This interview includes 3 songs by Of The Heavy Sun. Turn it up and keep it local!