MICRO SPY

In this episode, I speak with Kip Ulhorn, singer and guitarist of the seminal hardcore band, The Red Scare.

Hailing from Knoxville, The Red Scare had a profound impact on the sonic landscape of punk and hardcore in the late 90s. In this conversation, Kip and I discuss:

A shared love for California

Social and governmental neglect

The importance of community

Friendship

Being walking time capsules

The spirit of punk rock

Their newly released discography on Solid Brass Records

and playing shows in 2024 after

Nearly 25 years of hibernation.

Links:

solidbrassrecords.com

https://www.instagram.com/the_red_scare_knoxville/

jeromesdreamforever.com/tour

In this episode. I speak with Brandon Evans, member of the bands City of Caterpillar and pageninetynine. Brandon and I discuss the magic of music, DIY ethos, Richmond’s vibrant hardcore scene, and how playing in City of Caterpillar and pg99 is the same, but entirely different. We also talk about friendship, and the wild nature of connection and community through music, and specifically, punk.

Links:

City of Caterpillar — Mystic Sisters (Relapse)

Instagram

pg.99 Instagram

Additional tours mentioned:

Jeromes Dream IG

Loma Prieta IG

Touche Amore IG

Saetia IG

I speak with Sonny Kay, vocalist of the bands Angel Hair and The VSS. 

He’s also the founder of the seminal record label, Gold Standard Laboratories, having released albums by The Locust, Melt Banana, The Rapture, Arab on Radar, Mohinder, and The Mars Volta, just to name a few. Sonny and I discuss the perception of time, nostalgia, leading a creative life, and transcending the traditional molds of punk and hardcore.

We also talk about being an outcast, taking matters into your own hands, and creating your own space within creativity, punk rock, and community.

In this episode, I speak with, Jon Nix, co-founder of TurnStyle Films and director of his most recent release, “Don’t Fall in Love with Yourself”, a documentary on the life of Justin Pearson from The Locust, Three One G, and Deafclub.

We talk about Jon’s childhood, and how movies and disposable cameras got him through difficult times. We speak about storytelling, and the mysterious, physiological ways film and music can affect us.

We delve deep into his process of making this incredible documentary — and all the learnings that came with it.

Links for Jon:

jonnixfilm.com

turnstylefilms.com

Don't Fall In Love With Yourself Documentary

@jonnixfilm

@TurnstyleFilms

@justinpearson31g

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In this episode, I speak with Dave Rosenberg— drummer of the band Deadguy. 

Dave and I talk about the origins of the band, and what they’re up to today.

We reflect on the early days of hardcore, the struggles of tour, and keeping it all together, or not… Dave and I also nerd out over snare drum sounds, his ultra-rare cymbal collection, and his early training under the late renowned jazz drummer, Sonny Igoe.

We also talk about that time Jay Weinberg of Slipknot wore a Deadguy t-shirt and his bandmate Crispy’s particular affinity for Japanese guitar picks... So without further ado, here is my conversation with Dave Rosenberg of Deadguy.

Check out more Deadguy:

Website

Instagram

Documentary

In this episode, I speak with Jeremy Bolm— Singer of the band Touche Amore, Host of The First Ever Podcast, And founder of Secret Voice Records. He’s also a writer, having penned poetry books like 'October' and 'Downtime.' Needless to say, his plate is full.

We talk about the early beginnings of Touche Amore, creative headspace, Korn’s first album, working with Ross Robinson, and the intentionality behind everything he does.

Check out Jeremy's stuff:

Touche Amore Official Site

The First Ever Podcast

Secret Voice

Misc stuff:

@microspymusic

JD West Coast Shows

In this episode, I speak with Christopher Norris, also known as Steak Mountain. He’s a notable figure in the DIY punk scene, having been in bands like Combat Wounded Veteran and Reversal of Man. 

We discuss Chris’ childhood, his love of movies, nancy drew novels, and the end of the world. We also talk about creative process, and his new book, The Holy Day, which comes out October 10th, published by Rose Books.

Preorder The Holy Day

steakmtn.com

@steakmtn

Combat Wounded Veteran

Reversal of Man

Jeromes Dream's new album, "The Gray In Between" is out TODAY, and this is a special episode to celebrate it. JD and renowned engineer/ producer, Jack Shirley sit down and listen through the record and reflect on the experience of making it together at Jack's studio, Atomic Garden East, in Oakland, CA. This conversation was recorded a few days before Christmas, 2022.

Buy THE GRAY IN BETWEEN:

https://bit.ly/44xbccM

Track Listing in this episode:

JEROMES DREAM | THE GRAY IN BETWEEN

01. Conversations: In Time, On Mute
02. Stretched Invisible from London
03. South By Isolation
04. Pines on the Hill (With Guests)
05. Cosmos In Season
06. AAEEAA
07. On Holiday with Infinity
08. The Future of Memory
09. Often Oceans
10. The Last Water Pearl

JD Tour Dates + Tickets:

https://bit.ly/3VNNmpz

JD Merch:

https://bit.ly/3I2XIw7

Preorder Loma Prieta's, "Last"

https://bit.ly/3p0yU0Q

Follow Jack Shirley:

https://bit.ly/3LWcpTN

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In this episode, I speak with Brian Case, singer, and guitarist of the band, FACS. Brian has been long involved in the underground music scene, and has had roles in bands like 90 Day Men, The Ponys, and Disappears. Brian and I discuss the inherent need to create, the philosophy of DIY, the underground scene in Chicago in the 90s, the impact of the pandemic, the practice of restraint, working with you have, and the release of FACS’ new record, Still Life In Decay, which is officially out TODAY, April 7, 2023.

Tracklist:

FACS — When You Say

FACS — Teenage Hive

FACS — Dub Over

FACS — Strawberry Cough

FACS — Slogan

Keep up with FACS:

Instagram

Bandcamp

"When You Say" Video

In this episode, I speak with Walter Schreifels, member of the legendary hardcore bands, Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, and the guitarist and singer of the highly acclaimed, Quicksand, who just announced its 30th Anniversary re-issue of their iconic debut album, “Slip” on Iodine Recordings.

Walter and I discuss the correlation between running and creativity, the humbling aspect of pushing beyond your comfort zone, smallness, time, and chemistry between collaborators. We talk about the pursuit to always to keep moving forward, strive for new, and how life can be a “choose your own adventure.”

Tracklist in this episode:

Quicksand Official Website

Quicksand Instagram

Rival Schools Instagram

Walter's Instagram