Today on The Hardcore Therapist, I’m joined by someone whose bass lines have been the backbone of some of the most influential punk and hardcore records of the last few decades. Michael Cotterman has played in legendary bands like Kid Dynamite, The Loved Ones, Title Tracks, Partyline, and his latest project, Laughing Matter. He was the touring bassist with Trial by Fire, No justice. But beyond the music, Michael’s journey as an artist and collaborator speaks to resilience, creativity, and the power of community—themes that connect deeply with what we explore here. I’m excited to dive into his story, talk about the bands that shaped him.