hey gang we did a little something different this episode. We took tow relatively new bands, Seconds Left and Do Crime and we interviewed and we put them together on this one episode. We talked to Liv and Griffin from Seconds Left and We talked to Derek and Torsten from Do Crime. We chatted with the two bands about their origins and what they've got going on and coming up. Check these two up and coming bands out!

On this episode of the NCS Podcast we interviewed the owner of Dark Empire Records, the Dark Emperor. We talked to him about how he came to run Dark Empire records which was founded by Dwid, We talked about their most recent release the Confront reissue as well as other records that the label has put out recently. Enjoy!

Episode Music is "payday" by Confront

On this episode of the podcast we interviewed straight edge photographer Tia Slaughter who is from Ohio but has been living in the area recently and going to just about every show that she can. She takes photos and creates other content for bands . We talked to her about photography and related topics. She also had some cool information about uber driving that we never knew. Chances are you are at a show in this area youve seen Tia capturing content. Enjoy this.. Co Host Mark is a photographer and loves to nerd out on photography! Enjoy

Episode music was picked by Tia and is "Proud" by SALT

On the latest episode of the podcast we interviewed Erie, PA's Eric Michael Schauffele (EMS) EMS was in the band Brothers Keeper and is currently in the band Human Animal. EMS is also well known as a tattooer. We talked to EMS about getting into hardcore, moving to erie, what going on with Human Animal and life in general. Human Animal just put out a new record called "Sick Puzzle"

Episode Music is "LimonCello Fellow" by Human Animal

Hey gang on this episode we did a core talk. We talked about recent shows we've been to including the JewelTone EP release show and the Rhinoceros reunion. With Election day approaching rapidly we did some political talk. GET out and Vote! We also talked about recent movies and tv shows we've watched and talked "old guy" mosh takes. Get out and vote

In the first episode if our podcasts 5th year we interviewed Sal Mastrocola of the band Gatto Black. We talked to Sal about all things Gatto Black including how it started how Mike Hansen (Hotel Etiquette) got in the mix and what the band has planned for the future. Sal is a native new Yorker so we definitely chatted about the pizzascape with him. Gatto Black is definitely a great band so check em out when you have the chance!

Episode Music is "Bitch Im a Cat" By Gatto Black

RIP Rob Maedl

On this episode of the podcast (which is our 4th Anniversary episode) we were joined by Daryl Taberski, EVR and Jeffers and we did a Black Flag song draft. We picked our favorite Black Flag songs draft style. We also talked about why we love these songs. On the episode we also talked about Rob Maedl of Fadeaway who recently passed away. As a tribute to Rob we included "Blindsight" by Fadeaway and "Paper Wings" by Rise Against.

RIP Rob Maedl

In this episode of the podcast we interviewed Tom Brose of the Cleveland hardcore bands Confront, Meanstreak and Integrity. We talked to Tom about of course what got him into hardcore. We also talked about his various bands including Confront, Integrity and Meanstreak. Dark Empire recently released a Confront discography so find that if you can. It was a fun conversation so check it out and we will see you on the next one!

On this episode of the NCS Podcast we interviewed Owen Jones (Selfish Act/Seconds Left). Owen sings in Selfish Act and is the drummer of Seconds Left. We talked to Owen about finding underground music and a multitude of other subjects including his bands, what he loves about shows and the scene and of course pizza. Check this out Selfish Act is definitely a band on the rise.

Episode music is Fairweather by Selfish Act.

In this episode of NCS Chris and Mark Interviewed Carlos Ramirez of the website No Echo. Carlos has also been in bands such as Black Army Jacket and Lakota. We mainly talked to Carlos about his website No Echo which shines a light on alot of the same underground culture that we are all a part of (hardcore/punk/metal etc) We talked to him about getting into the scene growing up in Queens and the various projects that he has undertaken such as his website, his bands and the like. IT was a cool conversation and if you have a chance check out noecho.net its a great website for those looking to see what current in hardcore/punk/metal and adjacent genres!

Episode music is "Vindictive" by Black Army Jacket