We are joined by Lewis from the Australian punk rock band, Beddy Rays. Lewis tells us about their quick rise within the Aussie punk scene and how their new album came about. Recently voted MTV's indigenous band of the month, these guys are one to watch.

Their new sell titled album is now available everywhere.

Chris and Nick also discuss a recent Lars Fredericksen gig in Newcastle, and a story about Billy Bragg having a Rancid tattoo.

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Sorry it's been a few weeks, but we're back! We're long-time fans of Unwritten Law, so we were absolutely thrilled to have the legend that is Scott Russo on this time! Unwritten Law have just released their new studio album 'The Hum'. We were excited to discuss the new music with Scott and we covered many things without his long, colourful career. We honestly could have talked to him all day.

Go check out 'The Hum' wherever you get your music.

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Episode 80 is here and we are joined by Jack and Sid from the UK punk band Grade 2. The boys have just come back from LA from recording their second full length with the legendary Tim Armstrong. We were keen to hear about their history as a band and them coming up on the Isle of Wight scene. 

When we spoke to them, they were about to head out on a European tour with Social Distortion and our good friends LOVEBREAKERS.

Check out their last full-length Graveyard Island, available everywhere.

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We had the pleasure of being joined by Charlotte Sands. Charlotte Sands has had a massive 2021 and 2022. She has been on tour with huge stars like Yungblud and The Maine, released a single with The Maine and Taking Back Sunday, and a put out a well-received EP.

We spoke to her shortly before her trip to the UK for a headline show in Camden and a huge gig supporting My Chemical Romance.

Charlotte's new 'Out Of My Head' featuring Aaron Gillespie is avaialble everywhere now.

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For episode 78 we are joined by Brian Lada of Chicago band Belmont. Belmont just released a new record via Pure Noise called Aftermath. We discuss the band's rise to fame since they formed in 2014. Brian talks us through his influences and how the recent single 'Country Girl' came about!

Aftermath is out now everywhere.

Chris and Nick also discuss new released from Cold Years, Lit, The Wonder Years and The Interrupters.

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We are joined by Kieran Kelly, one of the founders of Manchester Punk Festival. MPF has become a staple in the UK scene and is very much our version of Fest! Kieran talks us through how the festival came about and logistics of running it. MPF 2022 is the return of the festival after having to take a break during the pandemic, so we discuss this difficult time. Kieran is also in the band Throwing Stuff and runs promotions company Moving North, so there was plenty to cover!

Manchester Punk Festival returns Friday 15th April 2022! It's sold out, but you can still pick up some merch!

Chris and Nick also find time to discuss the new release from Machine Gun Kelly as well as a cover by MxPx/Bad Cop Bad Cop/Zebrahead of a song from the excellent Mercy Music, who are part of the Wiretap records family.

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We're back with a new episode featuring Liz Mauritz, singer for Milwaukee band Gold Steps. Liz discusses the early years starting their band in Austin, Texas and going full steam again after relocating back to Wisconsin. We discuss their recent single released with Nick Thompson (Hit The Lights), and their working relationship.

Nick and Chris also discuss new releases by Hot Water Music, Simple Plan and Sueco.

Check out 'Stay The Same' by Gold Steps X Thief Club, available everywhere now.

Also check out the brewery Liz works at - Lake Front Brewery!

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We are joined this time by Brenna Red, singer for LA punk band The Last Gang. Brenna talks us through the history of the band and how they found their way onto Fat Wreck Chords. We discuss their excellent recent album 'Noise Noise Noise' and what is next for the band.

Chris and Nick also discuss new and less new music from Dashboard Confessional, Avril Lavigne, TIghtwire and Grade 2.

'Noise Noise Noise' by The Last Gang is available everywhere on Fat Wreck Chords.

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After a little break, we are back with our first episode of 2022! We are delighted to be joined by William Ryan Key, most famous for fronting pop punk legends, Yellowcard. He tells us about his many ventures he has going on at the moment, including scoring films, his podcast and his solo work. We also take some time to discuss some of the major events that happened during the Yellowcard years.

Ryan's new EP 'Everything Except Desire' will be available everywhere on February 11. 

Check out his Star Wars podcast 'Thank The Maker'.

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It's our final episode of 2021, and we had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade. Derek stopped by for an incredibly insightful and candid chat about his life as a musician for the past 15 years. He is a very humble and interesting guy, and we were really grateful for his time.

If you haven't yet, please do yourself a favour and check out Mayday Parade's new album 'What It Means To Fall Apart', available everywhere.

We also discuss a recent gig featuring Kali Masi and LOVEBREAKERS (for a change!).

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