This episode of the NCS Podcast is Part 2 of our interview with Mike Ski of Brothers Keeper and The AKA's. On this episode we talked about the upcoming Brother Keeper reunion shows on 10/16/26 & 10/17/26 in Erie (get yer tickets as soon as you can). We also talked to Mike about the AKA's and his career tattooing and design. Mike's interview has been a long time coming and is very timely and newsworthy. Its also one of our favorites for sure. The reunion show is stacked and you should go if you are able!

The episode music is the new BK song "Asymmetrical Warflair" its their first new track in over 20 years!

On the latest episode of the Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast. We interviewed Mike Ski of the bands Brothers Keeper and the AKA's . We talked to Mike about his early hardcore history going to shows and coming up in Erie PA. We also talked to Mike about Sumthin to Prove and Brothers Keeper and their run in the 90's. We spent so much time talking to Mike about BK that we ran out of time and decided to make this a two part interview. Check out part 2 for more including a Brothers Keeper reunion show on 10/16/26 in Erie!

Episode Music is "The Continuum" by Brothers Keeper

On the latest episode of the Nickel City Soundtrack we interviewed Fort Worth Texas Metalcore band Oresteia. We talked To Brooke and Gonzo who are the singers of the band. We talked to them about the history of their band and what they have going on including their upcoming tour to the east coast on which they will be playing Buffalo on August 21st. It will be their first time playing Buffalo. On that note we thought it might be a cool idea to interview bands that will be
touring through Buffalo ahead of their tour dates.  Enjoy this chat
with Oreseia and come out to see them August 21st at the HEn House
with Selfish Act Hold Out and Hostile Makeover.

On the latest episode of the Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast we did a coretalk with Mike Union @ Larry Bleachmouth. We talked about bands that we have seen before but may have broken up that we wish we could see again. I think in the "right " answer in this age is Sick Of It all but we chatted and came up with some other bands that blew our minds so much that we wish we could experience them live one more time. Mike & Larry also shared their thoughts about Lou Koller. Enjoy and listen to Sick Of It All!

On this episode of the NCS Podcast Chris and Mark talked about Lou Koller the singer of the band Sick Of It All. Lou recently passed away after a long battle with cancer. We talked his greatness and why he was a legend in our scene.

RIP Lou

On the 300th episode of the Nickel City Soundtrack we invited Brandon Finnegan (aka lakeeriemonster) on to talk about our favorite episodes of the podcast. Chris, Derek and Mark and Brandon looked back at our favorite episodes of the podcast.. At the end we had some friends tell us what their favorite episodes of the podcast were as well. Thanks for listening and here's to a lot more episodes!

On this episode of the NCS Podcast we got to interview Adam Rubenstein who is one of Mark's favorite musician. Adam was in the bands Chamberlain and Split Lip before doing work under the name of Adam Dove. Adam has a new record that is coming out soon called "Firebreak" coming out 8/14/26 on Spartan Records. We talked to Adam about his musical journey that started over 35 years ago. We talked Split Lip and Chamberlain and we talked about his new record. Enjoy!

Episode music is "Choosing Sides" by Adam Rubenstein it features a guest appearance by Dashboard Confessional

On the latest episode of the NCS Podcast we interviewed Julie White singer of the Long Island Band Pound For Pound. Julie lived in Buffalo for a bit before returning to Long Island a few years ago . Julie had played in such bands as Selective Aggression and the Elite while she was in Buffalo. We talked to Julie about her hardcore history and what shes been up top lately. Julie has been on a couple of times and is always fun to talk to. Check out Pound for Pound if ya see em on a flyer.

Episode music is "Add Up the Plates" by Pound for Pound

On this episode of the NCS Podcast Mark and Derek had on Blake Ellman who is currently the drummer of the band Taker. Blake has been in a lot of bands over the years. They Live, No Time Left, No Reason, Failures Union amongst others. We talked to Blake about finding hardcore , pretty much all of his bands and his family. It was a fun and long interview which is befitting of Blakes long career as a drummer. Check it out!

Episode Music is "Divided" by No Reason

On the latest episode of the ncs podcast we interviewed Ricky Bertucca the bass player of the Buffalo band WarBond. We talked to Ricky about finding hardcore/punk. We talked to Ricky about his band WarBond and how that band formed. We talked about what Warbond has going on now and in the future. We also talked to Ricky about subs and hobbies.
Check it out!

Episode Music Is "Be Heard" by WarBond