In this interview, Arty Shepherd walks through the key points of his career, starting with his beginnings in Long Island Hardcore and the formation of Mind Over Matter. He talks about playing with Walter Schreifels in Worlds Fastest Car and how that led into the more melodic direction of Errortype: 11.

We also cover his time in Instruction, including tour stories from the road with Linkin Park, Puddle of Mudd, and Korn.

Arty then discusses his newest project, BEINN, and their new album Perpetual Architecture, breaking down how the band formed and what listeners can expect from the record.

The interview wraps with a set of rapid-fire questions touching on St. Vitus Bar, the Age of Quarrel podcast, and some of his favorite tours.

On this episode, I speak with Bobby and Mike from The Warped Weeble Wobbles to talk about how the band started and their place within the 1990s Long Island Hardcore scene. They walk us through the early days, their friends/bands, and the atmosphere that shaped the band’s sound and direction.

Bobby and Mike revisit their last show at the PWAC with Glassjaw, Madball, and VOD. They also share what it was like to close that chapter and reflect on their final night as a band in that era.

We also get into their reunion for Silent Majority Weekend at AMH.  We talk about the Mr. Furley 7", a release that captures an important moment in the band’s history.

Before wrapping up, Bobby and Mike talk about their upcoming show at AMH on Long Island—what they’re looking forward to and what we can expect.

The Warped Weeble Wobbles (Instagram)

https://www.instagram.com/warpedweeblewobbles?igsh=MXJ0bGRwcjdlMWlydQ==

WWW AMH show tickets- January 17:

https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/49513459/the-warped-weeble-wobblesvictory-gardencrush-us-all-many-more-amityville-amh

On this episode, we’re joined by Brian Audley of Incendiary and Nite Sports, Anthony Race, a production manager at the Brooklyn Paramount and other venues, and Mike Musilli, a columnist for No Echo and bassist for Overthrow.

The conversation focuses on the releases of 2025. They break down how these records sound, how the tracklists are put together, and how production choices affect both the recordings and their live translation.

Brian speaks from the standpoint of someone actively writing and releasing music, touching on songwriting, tone, and how bands are approaching records in the current landscape. Anthony brings a production and venue perspective, looking at how modern mixes, sequencing, and dynamics play out. Mike approaches the releases as both a writer and a musician, focusing on structure, pacing, and how these records fit into the broader hardcore and punk conversation.

Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3uxBqmuSf6n2l3UOLNVBx1?si=N1dJCIoUTKKnNzMATnXZTw&pi=VrCrUyYfSZ-6p

On this episode I speak with Chris Wynn of In Effect Magazine and Holly Berchielli of Outsider Magazine. We get into the history behind their zines—how each of them got started, what motivated them to document the scene, and the DIY methods they used to print and distribute their work before everything went digital.

We also talk about how their approach has changed with the rise of social media, the platforms they use now, and what it’s been like adapting a traditionally physical medium to an online world.

We then get into their collaboration of Bring The Noise Radio—how the project came together and how they go about selecting the songs they play.

Outsider Magazine (Instagram):

https://www.instagram.com/outsidermagazine?igsh=MW42c2N4YnA1ZXNuZA==

In Effect (Instagram):

https://www.instagram.com/ineffecthc?igsh=MTFtZXo1dmVncmMxNQ==

Bring The Noise Radio:

https://live365.com/station/WXAX-a74990

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bringthenoiseradio?igsh=NGJtZzg4NzB5bGxm

On this episode, I speak with Morty and Sam of NYC Shootout to talk about how the band came together and the making of their new album KNUCKLEHED ANTHEMZ, out now on DAZE.

We go through the record song by song, getting into the lyrics, the ideas behind them, and how each track was written and put together. Morty and Sam also break down how they build their set list, what they think works best live, and the songs they enjoy playing the most.

We wrap things up with questions about their favorite albums, the places they most enjoy playing, and what we can expect from NYC Shootout moving forward.

NYC SHOOTOUT (Instagram):

https://www.instagram.com/nycshootout?igsh=MXdiYXFmNTJ2NWFlMQ==

On this episode, I talk with Chris Enriquez, a drummer known for his work with On The Might Of Princes, Spotlights, BEINN, and Orange 9MM. Beyond the stage, Chris is also the Marketing Director at New Noise Magazine, where he oversees advertising and hosts the magazine’s podcast. We dive into his musical journey—from how he first picked up the drums to how he manages to balance his many creative projects. Chris shares insights into his career, the importance of collaboration, and how his role at New Noise keeps him connected to the ever-evolving music scene.

Chris Enriquez (Instagram):

https://www.instagram.com/chrisenriquezdrums?igsh=MXYyZ2R0b2lmMXd0OA==

Spotlights (Instagram):

https://www.instagram.com/spotlightsmusic?igsh=cXBpMHB3em1qcmZr

New Noise Magazine (Instagram):

https://www.instagram.com/newnoisemagazine?igsh=MXR0ZzZib3NjeXd5cw==

Website: https://newnoisemagazine.com/

Orange 9MM (Instagram):

https://www.instagram.com/orange9mmnyc?igsh=ejIzOXh6Yndjd2Ny

BEINN (Instagram):

https://www.instagram.com/beinnband?igsh=MXczbDBycWt4eWY3OA==

On The Might Of Princes (Instagram):

https://www.instagram.com/onthemightofprinces_official?igsh=NXpnNTlmd3RieHBj

On this episode, I sit down with Mike Musilli and Anthony Race for an in-depth conversation about the Long Island Hardcore scene — from its beginnings in the 1990s all the way to the sounds shaping it today. We break down each decade, talking about the most influential bands, how the sound evolved, and the sense of community that’s kept the scene alive.

We also take a nostalgic dive into the venues that defined the scene— from spots like PWAC, Deja One, The Downtown, and Backstreet Blues, to modern staples like AMH. This episode captures the history and energy that make Long Island Hardcore one of the most powerful underground movements in music.

On this episode, I sit down with Mark Frandsen, vocalist of the Denver hardcore band TimeXHeist. We dive into the Denver Hardcore scene, Mark’s history booking shows, the band’s touring stories, and their writing process — plus what’s next for TimeXHeist.

Mark also shares how hardcore has shaped his life, gives us a look at their upcoming tour, and talks about his new project, which has a demo dropping this November. We wrap things up with a great conversation about his favorite albums and the records that continue to inspire him.

TimeXHeist (Instagram):

https://www.instagram.com/timexheist?igsh=bGE4M2ZrYjh5MHhk

In this episode, I speak with James Longspaugh of the Long Island Hardcore band, Life Taken.  We discuss his history with hardcore, the formation of the band, and their new EP coming out on October 31, 2025 on 51st State Records and Hardknock.  

The interview ends with James discussing his favorite shows, albums, and artists.  

Life Taken (Instagram):

https://www.instagram.com/lifetakenlihc?igsh=MWlhN200bmFpYnM1dA==

On this episode I speak with Tommy Corrigan of Silent Majority.  We discuss his history with Long Island Hardcore, how Silent Majority formed, their reunion shows, and how they structure their setlist. 

We also discuss the formation of Capital, what the future holds for each band, and the legacy SM left on LIHC. 

Silent Majority (Instagram):

https://www.instagram.com/silentmajority_longisland?igsh=N3FyYmZiZGgyZDRi

Capital (Instagram):

https://www.instagram.com/capitallihc?igsh=MThkamU4MHB3c2lmcw==