Loud & Local Podcast

Void Dancer is a killer Northwest metal band that recently released a brand new 3-song EP. I spoke with Stephen and Clint via Zoom about the release of the EP, drunken karaoke, early musical influences and much more.

This interview includes ALL 3 songs from the new EP. Turn it up! 

Thomas Erak is a founding member of the band The Fall Of Troy. TFOT is getting ready to release their new album “Mukiltearth” this Friday, so I jumped on a call with Thomas to chat about the album, his new solo record, life during the pandemic and his love of Bret “The Hitman” Hart.  
 

Ryan Bruce aka Fluff is the guitarist for the NW melodic hardcore band Dragged Under and a successful YouTuber. His account “Riffs, Beards and Gear” has turned him into somewhat of an internet celebrity. I chatted with Ryan about everything from life during the pandemic to his favorite NW bands of all time. Of course we get into touring with The Used and signing a record deal among much more. Check it out!

Rat King is a killer thrashing death metal band from right here in Seattle. Rat King started 2020 off strong with the release of “Vicious Inhumanity,” and were looking forward to a breakout year until, well, you know. I chatted with Daniel Racines from Rat King to talk about the album, the pandemic, his early influences, moving to the Northwest and much much more. This interview also includes FOUR songs from the album. Turn it up!

Hilltop Rats are a rad punk rock band from Tacoma. I spoke with the band during their first practice back after lockdown. We chat about everything from protests to pandemic, from punk rock to Tacoma rock n roll. Plus this podcast features a debut of a brand new Hilltop Rats song. Enjoy and turn it up!