Hey there, it’s Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring Pat and Andy from the punk band Handheld into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make them sweat with some on-the-spot questions.

Welcome, guys. Are you ready to be put in the spotlight?

1 - I know you guys used to play Screeching Weasel, Face to Face and Blink-182 songs when you first got started. These were some of my go-to bands when first starting to play in a band in high school as well. What were some of the first cover songs you guys learned to play as a band?

2 - A lot of people may assume you guys are related since you have the last name, but that’s just a coincidence, and I know that being in a band can definitely cause some arguments if not downright fights amongst members. So, if you guys WERE related, as say brothers, do you think you would have ended up fighting more or less than you have in your life? And who’s winning these fights?

3 - What’s the coolest thing you have ever seen or done whether it was on tour, while playing a gig or just related to the band playing music?

4 - I assume from the songs “Old Timers” and “Double Double DUI” that you guys played or still play hockey. Knowing that Kitchener is close to Toronto, I am going to leap to an assumption that you are Maple Leafs fans. So, who’s your favorite Leaf of all time? And why doesn’t Canada know how to pluralize the word Leaf?

5 - I know this movie wasn’t based in Canada, but knowing that you guys do hail from the land of syrup, be honest, have you guys ever tried to do a maple syrup chugging contest like they do in the movie Super Troopers? Or would you be willing to if someone asked you to?

I want to thank Andy and Pat from Handheld for stepping In the Spotlight and answering these hot seat questions.

Make sure to go to the show notes below this episode for links to the music and watch our full podcast interview as well!

Rock on!

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Handheld's Links: https://linktr.ee/handheldpunk

Pat's other band Curbside: https://www.instagram.com/curbsidepunk/

I am going to be speaking with the Canadian punk band Handheld today!

These dudes took a 14-year break after lead singer, Andy, left the band, only to return a few years ago and this year they put out one of the best punk albums of 2022 with their new LP A Canadian Tragedy.

The album is filled with some very interesting stories about mostly historical Canadian figures which will be a topic of conversation today as punk rock isn’t necessarily synonymous with history lessons.

We’ll be speaking with the guys about their incredible new album and more right after this!

Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters

Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper

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Handheld's Links: https://linktr.ee/handheldpunk

Pat's other band Curbside: https://www.instagram.com/curbsidepunk/

Make sure to check out Handheld's Recommendations: Debt Cemetary

Hello and welcome to the Powered By Rock podcast where I am going to be taking a break from some of the guests being on the show to highlight some of the best rock music of 2022 so far.

One thing a lot of people seem to respond to is new music recommendations, and they just don’t have the time to dig through every album in a year. I have said since season one that most people just like to listen to what they were fans of from their high school days.

But now that time goes on and life gets in the way, it gets harder to go to concerts, find new bands, hear great up and coming music and so on.

That’s why I wanted to take today’s episode and give some personal recommendations on what I think are some of the best bands and albums in rock music of 2022 so far.

I am going to hit you with my “8 Can’t Miss Albums of 2022” that I think are going to really make you feel good about spending your time listening today as well.

So, since you’re here, and I’m here…let’s say we get this show on the road!

Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters

Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper

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Hey there, it’s Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring SHIIVA into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make them sweat with some on-the-spot questions.

Welcome, guys. Are you ready to be put in the spotlight?

1 - If you could only listen to one album for the rest of the year, what album would you be listening to?

2 - If the West half of California really does fall into the ocean, what would be the best and worst thing about that happening?

3 - I know you guys are pretty political. So, I am going to ask what do you see as the biggest one or two things that need to change in American politics to bring about a better country as a result?

4 - What is the coolest gig you have played thus far, and what is your dream gig to play?

5 - If you each had a single superpower, what would it be and why?

I want to thank SHIIVA for stepping In the Spotlight and answering these hot seat questions.

Make sure to go to the show notes below this episode for links to the music and watch our full podcast interview as well!

Rock on!

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Donate to keep the Powered By Rock Podcast alive and well: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock

SHIIVA's Links: https://linktr.ee/shiiva

Today we are going to be speaking with the Californian hardcore punk rock band SHIIVA today.

These guys just out their second EP titled “Cyclone” on August 12th, 2022 on Wiretap Records, and for fans of hardcore punk bands like Turnstile and Suicidal Tendencies or even if you just like to get up and do some fist pumping during a song, you are going to really enjoy this EP and their other music as well.

I’m going to get a little help from these guys to kick the show off and say, TTG, I’m trained to

[SHIIVA: “Go!”]!

Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters

Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper

Donate to keep the Powered By Rock Podcast alive and well: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock

SHIIVA's Links: https://linktr.ee/shiiva

Make sure to Check Out SHIIVA's Recommendations: Triste, Xom, The Downsides, All Eyez, Captain Smooth Talk, Life For A Life (and honorable mention after the show - Joe Snapped)

And go support Kantu Culture

Hey there, it’s Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring Troy Cook from the punk band Ready Set Survive and the host of the Palapalooza Podcast into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make them sweat with some on-the-spot questions.

Welcome, Troy. Are you ready to be put in the spotlight?

1 - As a San Diego native who represents the city quite well, what are your top 3 favorite bands from the city or surrounding areas?

2 - Now, as a fellow podcast host, I will say it’s difficult to say who your favorite guest of your own show is, because they are like children of yours in some sense, but I am going to ask you to be honest and tell me who was your favorite guest on the Palapalooza Podcast?

3 - Not everyone will know this, but San Diego is across the U.S./Mexico border from Tijuana (or “TJ” as it is called). So, what’s the crazy thing you have ever seen or done in Tijuana, Mexico?

4 - If you could put together a themed concert to best match the zombie apocalypse style that Ready Set Survive music projects, what other 2 bands would be on that bill?

5 - Okay, so let’s say there really is a zombie apocalypse. How long do you stay in the realm of the living before being bitten, and how are you eventually taken down?

I want to thank Troy from Ready Set Survive and The Palapalooza Podcast for stepping In the Spotlight and answering these hot seat questions.

Make sure to go to the show notes below this episode for links to the music and watch our full podcast interview as well!

Rock on!

Full Podcast Interview: https://linktr.ee/PoweredbyRock

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Ready Set Survive's Links:

Fan Link: https://fanlink.to/readysetsurvive

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29SvA4jVhq8FLtn5d8nfBc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ready_set_survive/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readysetsurvivemusic

And go check out the Palapalooza Podcast: https://palapalooza.com/

Today, I am going to be speaking with Troy Cook of the San Diego based rock band Ready Set Survive today!

This band has been playing together for the past 10 years or so releasing an EP and several singles over the years, and they have just released a brand new EP called “Aim For The Brain” that came out last Friday, August 19th.

Troy is also the host of a very cool podcast that highlights all the cool bands in the San Diego area called the Palapalooza Podcast.

We’ll be speaking with him about both the music and the podcast right after this!

Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters

Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper

Donate to keep the Powered By Rock Podcast alive and well: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock

Ready Set Survive's Links: 

Fan Link: https://fanlink.to/readysetsurvive

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29SvA4jVhq8FLtn5d8nfBc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ready_set_survive/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readysetsurvivemusic

Make sure to Check Out Ready Set Survive's Recommendations: Yelawolf, Unwritten Law, Spray Allen, Aviator Stash

And go check out the Palapalooza Podcast: https://palapalooza.com/

Hey there, it’s Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring Josh and Ozone from Trashed Ambulance into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make them sweat with some on-the-spot questions.

Welcome, guys. Are you ready to be put in the spotlight?

1 - Canada is known for its ice-based sports like hockey and curling. Punk music is known for its heavy influence on skateboarding, even creating a genre called “skate punk.” So, I have to ask you guys, have you guys ever thought of becoming the first ice-skate punk band?

2 - As born and bred Canadians, I am sure you take some pride in some of the food delicacies of The Great White North. So, I am going to offer you a bit of a “fuck, marry, kill” scenario for food. Your three choices are Poutine, Donuts, and Caesars. What are you fucking, marrying and killing in that scenario?

3 - If Canada was going to go to have a civil war, I imagine it emphasizing the CIVIL part. So, as polite Canadians, how would the rest of Canada handle the CIVIL War with the Quebecois separatists?

4 - Other than punk music influences, what bands did you guys listen to growing up that shaped your musical tastes and style?

5 - Ozone, this question is for you, how has climate change affected your abilities to play punk music since scientists suggest that you will soon be depleted?

6 - If you could put together the greatest band solely created from Canadians, who would be in the band?

I want to thank Josh and Ozone for stepping In the Spotlight and answering these hot seat questions.

Make sure to go to the show notes below this episode for links to the music and watch our full podcast interview as well!

Rock on!

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Trashed Ambulance's Links: https://linktr.ee/trashedambulance

Today we are going to be speaking with the Canadian punk rock band Trashed Ambulance today.

These guys just put out their third full-length album Future Considerations after releasing 2 EP’s and 2 LP’s since 2014. This one is much different in my opinion for many reasons that we will get into, but suffice it to say, I absolutely love the album, and I wanted to bring Josh and Ozone onto the show today to talk about the band, the music and whatever else these polite Canadian gentlemen want to discuss.

We’ll get the sap straight from the maple tree right after this!

Intro Music: "Colorado" by Birds Love Filters

Outro Music: "Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper

Donate to keep the Powered By Rock Podcast alive and well: https://anchor.fm/poweredbyrock

Trashed Ambulance's Links: https://linktr.ee/trashedambulance

Make sure to Check Out Trashed Ambulance's Recommendations: Bring on the Storm, The Morons, Sessions, Strike Again

Hey there, it’s Isaac from Powered By Rock here to bring Charlie Whittle from the Austin-based punk band Breaklights into the spotlight for a few minutes, and make him sweat with some on-the-spot questions.

Welcome, Charlie. Are you ready to be put in the spotlight?

1 - What was the first song or album you heard where you thought, “I need to start playing music now?”

2 - Do you have a favorite lyric from a song or one that you can think of that is something you think of as good life advice?

3 - You're from Austin, what do you think is better there, the BBQ or the tacos? And why does Austin think their tacos are so good?

4 - The band is about 6 years old now. What do you foresee another 6 years down the road?

5 - Imagine that there are advanced lifeforms in the universe that also play stringed instruments like we do. What crazy technique do you think they would have invented that would blow your mind upon them playing a bass or guitar in front of you?

I want to thank you, Andrew, for stepping In the Spotlight and answering these hot seat questions.

Make sure to go to the show notes below this episode for links to the music and watch our full podcast interview as well!

Rock on!

Full Podcast Interview: https://linktr.ee/PoweredbyRock

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Breaklights' Links: https://linktr.ee/breaklights