THE WASTING TIME PODCAST

Dan Bond (Myelin)

In episode 10 of The Wasting Time Podcast we are joined by Dan Bond of Myelin and formerly of Apologies, I Have None.

We discuss the news that Bad Ideas are calling it a day, bands for Fest 15 have been announced, and Quinn and Darren chat about The Flatliners recent Camden gig and Dan simultaneously solves the issue of long bar service.

 

We review the new Moose Blood single, 'Honey' and the new EP from Western Settings, 'Old Pain'.

 

Dan talks to us about everything music in his life, from the origins of Apologies, I Have None, to his departure and his new project Myelin.

 

Finally, we round off the show discussing recent research that suggests 48% of vinyl collectors don't play their records

 

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Mike Herrera (MxPx)

This week Chris, Darren, and Quinn are joined by Mike Herrera of MxPx and Tumbledown.

 

In this week's news we discuss Absolute Punk's transition to chorus.fm and what the website is going to be doing in the future and how musicians can use the internet to make money.

 

And we chat to Mike about favourite TV shows; where his passion for live performance started; the origins of MxPx; rehearsal spaces; the new MxPx live album and loads more.

 

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Mike Turner (Pacer)

In Episode 8 of The Wasting Time Podcast Chris, Darren, and Quinn are joined by Mike Turner of Pacer.

The guys discuss the new book due from NOFX, 'The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories', Off With Their Heads UK tour dates, and the news of a new pop-punk inspired TV series 'Headliners'.

 

This week we review Muncie Girls first full length album 'From Caplan to Belsize' and the début self-titled album from Michican pop-punkers The Lippies.

 

Mike discusses where he started as a musician, his history playing with Limited Means, Home Advantage and Pacer, as well as supporting 'Less Than Jake' and discussing the future of Pacer.

 

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Phil and Tone (The Burnt Tapes)

Chris, Darren, and Quinn are joined by Anton and Phil from The Burnt Tapes in episode 7 of The Wasting Time Podcast.

After discussing the news that Jamie is leaving the King Blues, the gang review the new The Start Line EP 'Anyways', Creeper's latest The Stranger EP, and a new track 'Give Up' from Lincoln punks Bad Ideas.

 

Phil and Anton talk the origins of the band, touring Europe, writing songs, Kevin Sorbo and everything in between.

 

And finally we reminisce about the first gigs we went to including blink-182, Green Day, Misfits,  Pendragon and The Scorpions.

 

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Sam Russo

Sam Russo joins Chris, Darren, and Quinn this week in episode 6 of The Wasting Time Podcast.

News this week of Less Than Jake's new album 'Live from the Astoria' leads to a discussion about live albums.  Quinn talks about The Lippies signing to Red Scare with an album due imminently. And everyone takes a look at the line up for Might As Well Fest II.

 

The guys review surprise EP 'Off With Their Heads' from The King Blues as well as the debut from Petrol Girls 'Some Thing'

 

Sam Russo discussion his early attempts at making music, going solo, touring with Brendan Kelly and playing on Chuck Ragan's 'Revival Tour'.

 

And finally the gang discusses best and worst practises of promoters putting on shows across Europe.

 

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James Hull (Apologies, I Have None)

In episode 5 Chris, Darren, and Quinn are joined by James Hull, guitarist in Leagues Apart and bassist in Apologies, I Have None.

The gang discuss the upcoming tours from NOFX, Jeff Rosenstock and Great Cynics, and Chelsea, as well as the Petrol Girls EP Launch and the news that Owl Sanctuary in Norwich has found a new venue.

 

New releases from Catch Fire (The Distance I Am from You) and Basement (Promise Everything) are reviewed.

 

James talks about playing in Leagues Apart and Apologies, I Have None and juggling playing music and working full time.

 

Off the back of Beach Slang's disappointing show at the Camden Barfly, the guys discuss what bands owe their audiences.  Do you deserve the show you want or the show the band choices to perform?

 

And finally 'Is Youtube killing the UK's live music scene?'.  Quinn tears apart the recent article from the BBC which questions whether Youtube stars shooting to fame and jumping straight to arena shows is the cause for small capacity venues closing across the UK.  Everyone has a chat about the state of live music in general and how difficult it can be to make from from playing music live, with reference to The Guardian's recent article with Slow Club 'Long, hard road to rock 'n' roll success: "we're essentially skint"'

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Nicola Leel (Doe)

Chris, Darren, and Quinn are joined by Nicola Leel from Doe and get drunk and silly for episode 4 of The Wasting Time Podcast.

 

The gang have a quick chat about new music from Brian Fallon and Showoff before digging deep into replacing bandmates upon hearing this weeks news that Teenage Bottlerocket have found a replacement for Brandon Carlisle.

Everyone shares their thoughts and opinions on Losing Sleep's debut album 'Fear of Missing Out' and Darren, Nicola, and Quinn look back to the launch show at Birthday's in Dalston.

 

Nicola talks to the guys about her history with music, Doe's writing process and the band's recent trip to New York.

 

A look at the Slam Dunk line up rounds off the episode, with a chat about the bands and everyones past experiences at the festival.

 

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Luke Godwin (Break-Ups)

This week Chris, Darren, and Quinn are joined by Luke Godwin, guitarist of Break-Ups, Bleach Blood and Human Pyramids.

The boys chat about the news of the Coachella line up; Billie Joe Armstrong's mission to destroy the phrase "pop-punk"; and The Menzingers recording a new album.

Anti-Flag's new album 'Cease Fires' is discussed along with the merits of re-recording previously released material.

Luke tells us about his history with music, and reminisces about the car journey with his dad which sparked his interest in playing the guitar.

Everyone puts forward their anticipations for 2016, including Losing Sleep's new album 'Fear of Missing Out', Muncie Girls soon to be released album 'From Caplan to Belsize' and blink-182's new material with Alkaline Trio's Matt Skiba.

Finally Darren talks to Jugs about the closure of the Owl Sanctuary in Norwich, the Give a Hoot campaign and what you can do to help save the beloved local venue.

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Ben Tipple (Punktastic)

This week Chris, Darren, and Quinn are joined by Ben Tipple, Editor of Punktastic.

The boys discuss the Groezrock 2016 line-up, Brian Fallon's new solo single 'A Wonferful Life', and their favourite records of 2015.

Quinn and Darren talk about Gnarwolves and Spraynard live at The Underworld in Camden. 

 

Ben discusses his background with punk-rock and his work with Punktastic, including interviewing "inspiration" Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! and a particularly awkward interview with The Hives.

 

And to round the show of we take a look at some Punk Rock Christmas songs including blink-182's 'I Won't Be Home For Christmas' and 'Ding Dong Merrily Oi Oi' by Hard Skin.

 

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Greg O'Grady (Myelin)

In episode one of the Wasting Time Podcast Chris, Darren, and Quinn talk to Greg O'Grady, the Guitarist from Myelin about how the band formed and what can be expected in the future.  They also discuss the new Beach Slang album, 'The Things We Do To Find The People Who Feel Like Us' and Millencolin's 2000 album, Pennybridge Pioneers. 

We also talk about our favourite side projects and collaborations, Quinn reviews Travis Barker's auto-biography, 'Can I Say', Darren is forced to hear Chris' opinions on the new Good Charlotte single, 'Makeshift Love' and Greg tells us about the time Saves the Day mistook his old band for meet and greet winners.