UK-BASED POP PUNK AND ALTERNATIVE MUSIC PODCAST
Episodes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.