Violence and Sunshine: A Music Podcast

Chiodos was an American post-hardcore band from Davison, Michigan. Fronted by scene-famous vocalist Craig Owens, the band has seen numerous lineup changes with even Owens himself kicked out in 2009 before rejoining in 2012. In 2010, Alternative Press described Chiodos’ sound as frighteningly mighty with exhilarating musicianship and inspired lyrical introspection that dodges easy categorization and plays out like an evening at some glorious experimental-hardcore cabaret, topped by a nightcap at the broke-down bordello across the back alley. 

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International Women’s Day is a global holiday observed every year on March 8th. With origins tracing back to 1909, the focal point is the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. Along with a very special interview with Nikki Brumen (Blood Command, ex-Pagan) this show aims to celebrate the contribution of women in music, while also exploring the challenges for women in a heavily male-dominated scene. 

[39.05] Interview with Nikki Brumen

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Four Year Strong is a pop punk band from Worcester, Massachusetts. The band’s breakout came in 2007 with Rise or Die Trying - a record that electrified the scene showcasing a brand of Boston-area hardcore mixed with pop punk. Though not necessarily the first to toy with this sound, Four Year Strong would go on to become synonymous with what is now known as easycore, along with bands like Set Your Goals, New Found Glory and even A Day to Remember.

Though the band is still active to this day, their well earned rise to scene stardom, yet speedy demise may be another cautionary tale about what can go wrong when the music industry meets hardworking punk bands.

Music by JPow Flicks

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Parkway Drive from Byron Bay, Australia released their debut full length Killing With A Smile in 2005 - recorded in just two weeks in the United States with Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam D as producer. Relentless touring, and an unabating work ethic has been the key driver of the band’s success with their ongoing triumphs a rare example of a band who has continued to gain popularity in spite of the ever changing nature of the music industry, and little mainstream support for heavy music.

Parkway Drive have released a total of six studio albums, one EP, a split album, two DVDs and a book. Their latest two records Ire and Reverence have both reached number 1 on the Australian ARIA charts.

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Ronnie Radke from Las Vegas, Nevada is the singer and frontman of Falling in Reverse. Initially gaining notoriety as the frontman of glam emo band Escape The Fate, Radke’s reputation for recklessness has followed him throughout his career, and the tale of an ill-fated fight that led to a murder in the Las Vegas desert sits as one of the most outrageous stories in the history of the scene.

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Comeback Kid are a hardcore band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Their debut Turn it Around in 2003, was followed by their breakout full length Wake The Dead in 2005. After relentless touring and building a dedicated fanbase, Scott Wade left the band with guitarist Andrew Neufeld stepping up to vocals - a role he still fills today.

2007 brought the bands third record ‘Broadcasting’. The record features less hopeful themes than the bands prior record but showcased the bands ability to persevere without its original singer. With huge riffs, fast drums, lyrics teeming with emotion, and infectious gang vocals Comeback Kid is a band that is best experienced live.

Song: Anders - Prepare to Fight

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Good Charlotte were often derided for being fake punks simply for being a commercial band but hindsight affords us the opportunity to see that they were actually artistically progressive, financially viable and incredibly relatable. Good Charlotte were not necessarily a divisive band, but their success certainly made them an easy target for those seemingly unable to allow others to listen to whatever they choose.

Hit singles ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’ and ‘The Anthem’ from their breakthrough record ‘Young and Hopeless” hold up two decades on, and represent a record that would go on to sell 5 million copies worldwide.

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The demise of Every Time I Die began on December 3, 2021 and by January 18, 2022 the band was no more. And it was not pretty. In this bonus episode, Paul explains the events that transpired, leading to the messy public collapse of a band beloved by fans all over the world who could never have anticipated such an unceremonious split.

Song: Track Tribe - Riffs for Days

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