Episodes
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
G’Ra Asim and Rhiana Hernandez (Baby Got Back Talk)
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
We are joined by G’Ra and Rihanna from the band Baby Got Back Talk. Forming in 2017, the band have been making catchy, pop punk songs and have attracted a large following. We discuss the band's formation and how they ended up on Wiretap Records.
G’Ra recently wrote a piece for the Boston Globe 'A rollicking rebuke to the idea that rock music isn’t black music'. This was a pushback against recent comments from Rolling Stone cofounder, Jann Wenner.
Baby Got Back Talk have put together a mixtape full of artists demonstrating that Wenner’s argument that woman and people of colour 'didn't articulate at that level' within rock music is nonsense.
The band will also be releasing a new song and video which will accompany the article and mixtape. Keep an eye out for this soon.
In the mean time, check out the most recent EP from the band 'Wince, Repeat', available everywhere.
Also mentioned at the beginning of this episode are Essex band Sharp Eyes. If you haven't already, check out their fantastic new single 'Past Your Best'.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Cassadee Pope
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
We are delighted to be joined by Cassadee Pope for episode 115. It's fair to say that Cassadee has had a fascinating career. We discuss her beginnings with the Warped Tour band Hey Monday and coming up in that scene. After Hey Monday disbanded, Cassadee entered The Voice in the US, which she ended up winning. This led to a successful career in the pop-country world. Most recently, she has embarked on a welcome return to pop punk. We dicuss all of this as well as what the future holds for her.
Cassadee Pope's new album will be out soon, keep an eye out for that!
We also have a clip of the fantastic new single 'Past Your Best' by Essex band Sharp Eyes. This will be out everywhere on March 6, don't sleep on them!
Chris and Nick also discuss LOVEBREAKERS' recent support slots with the mighty Billie Joe Armstrong and his band The Coverups as well as their long-awaited album 'Wonder' which is out March 1.
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Will Nutter (Amber Pacific)
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
This time we are joined by Will Nutter of the Seattle-based band Amber Pacific. Amber Pacific burst onto the scene in the mid-2000s, building up a solid fanbase with their catchy sound. Chris and Will talk about the band’s influence and their career, as well as how the band operates today. If you don’t know them, it’s well worth diving into their catalogue.
Watch out for new Amber Pacific music coming this year!
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Ingo Knollmann (Donots)
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Episode 113, and we are joined by singer Donots' singer, Ingo Knollmann. The Donots are a huge band in Germany and this year celebrate their 30th anniversary! Ingo tells Chris all about how the band have grown throughout their career and have recently played their biggest shows to date. As well as running Solitary Man Records with the rest of the band, Ingo also hosts 'Donots Rockshow' on Radio Bob.
If you are in Germany, look out for some of their big 30th anniversary plans later this year as well as their shows with Green Day.
Chris and Nick also take the time to get Nick's live reaction and review of the new GAMETIME song 'All In' featuring Scott Sellers of Rufio fame.
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Anna Zanes (Alternative Press)
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
First episode of 2024, and we're joined by Alternative Press editor-in-chief, Anna Zanes.
Anna tells us about her career so far and what led her to being head-hunted by the Madden brothers. We discuss her love of Green Day and hardcore, and how it feels to interview huge stars. We touch upon the legacy of AP and what the futures holds.
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
2023 Wrapped and Look Ahead to 2024
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
As we end 2023, we bring you an end of year special. We discuss our favourite guests from this year as well as some our most-played records.
We look ahead to 2024 and discuss some festival bookings we'd like to see, as well as reunions and collaborations.
Thanks for all the support in 2023 and to every guest that we have had on the show.
Lots planned for 2024, see you in January.
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Steph and Paul O’Sullivan (Greywind)
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Greywind are an alternative rock duo from Ireland. Steph and Paul join Chris ahead of the release of their brand new single 'Antidote'. They discuss growing up in Killarney with no scene and being the only people they knew that loved emo music. They attracted attention with their first ever recording and rose quickly but have had bumpy ride in the industry since. Paul and Steph discuss how they perservered and believed in their band, and how this has led them to where they are today.
'Antidote' is available everywhere.
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Taylor Acorn
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
We are joined by singer Taylor Acorn. Taylor has had an incredible 2023 playing festivals like Download and having released 'Certified Depressant'. Taylor tells Chris about what life is like for her now as a musician in Nashville. They discuss her background in pop punk, having a country era in her career, and how Cassadee Pope ended up on a song on her latest release.
Taylor Acorn will be on tour this November in the US, and you can hear her latest release 'Certified Depressant' everywhere.
Chris and Nick also discuss recent releases from blink-182, The Gaslight Anthem, and The Menzingers.
Monday Oct 23, 2023
David Michael Frank
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
It's episode 108, and David Michael Frank joins us to discuss his career in the music industry. In the past couple of years, David has made huge waves in the TikTok world but he has a long career music.
David is currently on his 'Private Party Tour' which he has organised entirely independently.
David Michael Frank's new single 'Talk To Myself' is out now.
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Alex Chaney and Josh Allen (A Story Told)
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
This time we are joined by Alex and Josh from the band A Story Told. Ahead of their new album, they both tell the history of the band and how their sound has evolved. The band has developed quite the following since forming nearly a decade ago.
Listen to their latest song 'Rodeo' wherever you get your music.
Their new album 'Mundane Magic' will be out on October 20.
Chris and Nick also discuss new music from Sum 41, The Menzingers, and blink-182. Chris tells Nick about his recent trip to see blink-182 in Copenhagen and meeting them over there (almost).
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Rishi Bahl (Four Chord Music Festival/Eternal Boy)
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
It's episode 106, and we are joined by Rishi Bahl. Rishi is known for two ventures - being the singer of Eternal Boy, and founding Four Chord Music Festival.
Listen to Chris and Rishi become best friends as Rishi tells him about his journey touring the world with Eternal Boy and how Four Chord has grown into a huge festival within the scene. They discuss their love for pop punk and Indian food, amongst many other things.
Look out for new music from Eternal Boy soon!
Chris and Nick also discuss the new record from MxPx and the upcoming vinyl release of 'Timing Is Everything' by Over It.
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
Chri$tian Gate$
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
For episode 105, Chris talks to singer Christian Gates. Christian has accomplished a lot in his relatively short space of time. Exploding on TikTok durinng the pandemic has led to a big career in music.
Christian had just performed at Lollapalooza Festival and tells Chris how that experience was. He also shared what it is like sharing management with Landon Barker (Travis's son), talked about a recent writing session with John Feldmann, and what the plans for his career are going forward.
You can hear Christian Gates' new single 'Take Me Back' wherever you get your music.
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Amy Hoffman and Daniel Radin (Future Teens)
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Amy and Daniel from the band Future Teens join us this time. They recently released their full length 'Self Help' which has been received well across the scene.
The band recently recorded a session for Audio Tree and have some upcoming dates with The Smoking Popes.
'Self Help' is available everywhere.
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Bobby Bird and Jon Poulton (Bad Nerves)
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
For the final part of our interviews from 2000 Trees Festival, we are joined by Bobby and Jon from Bad Nerves. This band is blowing up at the minute, and from watching their set at the festival, we could see exactly why. We talk to Bobby and Jon about how their band has grown and how their sound came about. Listen out for a cameo from a couple of fans.
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Kory Gregory, Jordan Michael, and Daniel Gorham (Prince Daddy & The Hyena)
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
In this instalment of our interviews from 2000 Trees Festival, we are joined by Kory, Jordan, and Daniel from the band Prince Daddy & The Hyena. The band had just come off a co-headlining tour with Origami Angel, and they told us how that had been. They are about to head on a big tour of South-East Asia as well as a tour with The Menzingers.
Check out Prince Daddy's self-titled album, available everywhere.
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Leo Dyke returns (Reminders)
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
The third in our series from 2000 Trees Festival is an interview with Leo Dyke from Isle of Wight band, Reminders.
Leo spoke to us ahead of their set at the festival, updating us on what has been happening with the band since he was a guest on the podcast back in January.
Keep an eye out for their Audio Tree session, coming out soon.
Friday Jul 28, 2023
NOAHFINNCE
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Here we are, we made it to episode 100! To mark the occasion, we’re pleased to be joined by NOAHFINNCE. Noah is a young English star who has been going from strength to strength. Noah signed with Hopeless Records in 2020 and has since built up a huge following across the world. We discuss his history with music and what led him to where he is today. Noah tells us his journey of building up his YouTube channel and coming out as trans, and the support he received.
NOAHFINNCE has already embarked on some huge tours and stage. Look out for him supporting Enter Shikari next year.
NOAHFINNCE’s most recent single ‘I know better’ is available everywhere. Also, do not forget to check out his YouTube channel.
Given this is our 100th episode, we find time to pick our top 5 favourite episodes we have done.
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Anna Shields and Liam Adams (Dead Pony)
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
In the second of our series of interviews from 2000 Trees Festival, we are joined by Anna and Liam from Dead Pony.
They discuss their influences and the history of the band, and how this has led them to playing major festivals. The band had also recently finished a run supporting Chvrches.
Dead Pony's latest single MANA is available everywhere now.
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Matt Caughthran and Ken Horne (The Bronx)
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
This is the first in our series of short special episodes that we recorded at 2000 Trees Festival. For this one we are joined by Matt and Ken from The Bronx. The band were approaching the end of an epic European Twentieth anniversary tour which they told us all about. It was a pleasure to spend some time with these guys, and look out for a cameo from a member of Eagles Of Death Metal!
Big thanks to Greg O'Grady for stepping in for Nick!
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Colie Hutzler, Beepus Burdett, and Bardo (Beauty School Dropout)
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
We are joined by Colie, Beepus, and Bardo from the LA rock band 'Beauty School Dropout'. The band has recently been on tour in Europe with Stand Atlantic and Maggie Lindemann, as well as playing at Download Festival. This all followed a recent stint supporting the mighty blink-182.
The band discuss their recent rapid rise and how Mark Hoppus and Pete Wentz have both taken them under their wing.
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Deanna Belos (Sincere Engineer)
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
We are joined by Deanna Belos of Sincere Engineer. The conversation was just ahead of the band announcing that they will be releasing a new album 'Cheap Grills' this September.
Sincere Engineer are winning over lots of fans this year with their catchy, thoughtful songs and their live show. Deanna tells us about her history playing music and how Sincere Engineer ended up where they are today.
Sincere Engineer's new single 'California King' is out now on Hopeless Records.
Chris and Nick also discuss recent releases from Trophy Eyes, FRND CRCLE, and Baby Got Back Talk.
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Max Bennett Kelly
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
We are joined this time by Max Bennett Kelly. Max spoke to Chris just ahead of the release of his new EP 'Junk Male'. He discusses his rise within the music industry and how things really kicked off for him when his song 'Happy, Healthy, Well-Adjusted' went viral on TikTok. Max will be releasing a short film that will follow alongside the EP.
Chris and Nick also look ahead to 2000 Trees Festival which will happen on July 5. Watch out for us there!
Max Bennett Kelly's EP 'Junk Male' is available everywhere from June 23.
Friday May 19, 2023
Luke Esterkyn, John McDermott, and Greg Gueldner (Stroke 9)
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Chris is joined by Luke, John, and Greg from San Francisco band Stroke 9. We talk about the explosion the band had in the late 90s with their timeless, classic hit 'Little Black Backpack'. The band has been on an interesting journey since those days and remains active, and have released many excellent albums.
Check out their recent singles wherever you get your music.
Monday May 01, 2023
John Hampson (Nine Days)
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
We're back, and this time we have the pleasure of talking to John Hampson of the Long Island rock band Nine Days. They are best known for their monster hit 'Absolutey (Story of a Girl)', and have had an impressive career. The song was recently featured in the Oscar-winning film (and also the dialogue of) 'Everything, Everywhere All At Once'. John discusses the recent attention the song has received as well as giving an inside look into the band's entire career.
John will be releasing some solo music in the coming months, please check in with his and Nine Days' socials for this.
Chris and Nick also discuss new releases from LOVEBREAKERS, Rancid, new.wav, and Ruston Kelly.
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Jake Wilson (Between You & Me)
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
It's episode 92, and we're joined by Jake Wilson from Between You & Me. Chris and Jake spoke a couple of weeks before the band return their new single 'Nevermind'. They discuss the band's history coming from Australia and having an impact on the scene around the worled.
'Nevermind' by Between You & Me is out everywhere on March 22.
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Tyson Evans (Crooked Teeth)
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Chris is joined by Crooked Teeth singer, Tyson Evans. Tyson talks about the bands history and we look ahead to their debut full length. Chris and Tyson go deep into the music scene they both grew up on.
Crooked Teeth's single 'Loser' is available everywhere and look out for their next single 'Landslide' out March 28.
Chris and Nick also discuss recent gigs from Grade 2 and Hundred Reasons, as well as new releases from Dave Hause.
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Sid Ryan (Grade 2)
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
It's episode 90, Nick is back and we have a returning guest. Sid Ryan of UK punk band Grade 2 joins us ahead of the band's brand new album. We got to know Sid last summer on the Social Distortion/Grade 2/LOVEBREAKERS tour, so it was great to have a conversation and hear about what him and his band have been up to in the build up to their new release. We discuss the new record as well as the touring plans they have over the coming months. Sid tells us where he was when he received the news that they will be supporting the mighty Rancid later this year.
Grade 2's self-titled album is out Feb 17 on Hellcat.
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Alex Melton
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
We are joined this time by Alex Melton. Alex has made quite the name for himself with his YouTube channel. He has become known for covering songs in different styles, notably converting songs to either pop punk or country. He gained a large audience during the pandemic and has grown from there, even scoring a record deal with Pure Noise Records! Alex has just released his album 'Southern Charm' which is produced by Alan Day (Four Year Strong) and Tom Denney (A Day To Remember).
We discuss his life as a YouTuber and how his career led him to this place. At the time of the conversation, Alex was about to head out on tour with Fred Mascherino. We also consider what the future could hold for him.
Listen to hear which cover Chris requested from him!
Southern Charm is available everywhere.
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Leo Dyke (Reminders)
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
The first episode of 2023 is with Leo Dyke, singer for Reminders.
We discuss Leo's history with music growing up on the Isle of Wight. Leo talks about how Reminders have grown since they formed in the late 2010s. Leo worked on the LOVEBREAKERS/Social Distortion tour last summer and acted as a session musician. We get into what an amazing experience this was.
Reminders head out on a co-headlining tour with LOVEBREAKERS on January 29 - tickets are available from our Instagram bio.
Reminders have a new single, International Dialtones, out on all platforms January 20.
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Joe Cabrera (Beauty School)
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Chris was joined by Joe Cabrera who sings for a UK band called Beauty School. Joe discussed the band's recent debut album 'Happiness' and how this ended up being released on Slam Dunk Records. Beauty School have also been on recent tours with The Dangerous Summer and The Wonder Years, Joe tells Chris what these experiences were like.
We will be back soon again with Nick back in the fold.
Look out for new music from LOVEBREAKERS coming soon too!