UK-BASED POP PUNK AND ALTERNATIVE MUSIC PODCAST
Episodes
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
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
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
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
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
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!
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Chicago-based band Action/Adventure are taking the scene by storm. Chris had the opportunity to chat with Blake and Brompton from the band right as their debut full length 'Imposter Syndrome' was released on Pure Noise Records.
Chris and the band discuss their history and the music they grew up on. We get into how they balance touring and home life, being at a stage where some members have mortgages and kids.
Listen to 'Imposter Syndrome' out now wherever you get your music!
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Zach Blair from the mighty Rise Against joined Chris for a chat as he was getting ready for their big European tour. Zach discusses his years in the band, their latest album 'Nowhere Generation' and their upcoming tour with blink-182. Chris and Zach also touch upon how this type of music has found it's way back into the mainstream again.
Rise Against's album 'Nowhere Generation' and follow-up EP 'Nowhere Generation II' are available everywhere now.
If you're based in Europe, don't miss Rise Against's upcoming dates with The Story So Far.
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Chris chats to Casey from Pop Punk stalwarts The Wonder Years, whose new record 'The hum goes on forever' is out now. They chat about the new release and all other things The Wonder Years. Casey also talks about his other side hustles from producer to podcaster.
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
We are joined by Lewis from the Australian punk rock band, Beddy Rays. Lewis tells us about their quick rise within the Aussie punk scene and how their new album came about. Recently voted MTV's indigenous band of the month, these guys are one to watch.
Their new sell titled album is now available everywhere.
Chris and Nick also discuss a recent Lars Fredericksen gig in Newcastle, and a story about Billy Bragg having a Rancid tattoo.
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Sorry it's been a few weeks, but we're back! We're long-time fans of Unwritten Law, so we were absolutely thrilled to have the legend that is Scott Russo on this time! Unwritten Law have just released their new studio album 'The Hum'. We were excited to discuss the new music with Scott and we covered many things without his long, colourful career. We honestly could have talked to him all day.
Go check out 'The Hum' wherever you get your music.
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Episode 80 is here and we are joined by Jack and Sid from the UK punk band Grade 2. The boys have just come back from LA from recording their second full length with the legendary Tim Armstrong. We were keen to hear about their history as a band and them coming up on the Isle of Wight scene.
When we spoke to them, they were about to head out on a European tour with Social Distortion and our good friends LOVEBREAKERS.
Check out their last full-length Graveyard Island, available everywhere.
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
We had the pleasure of being joined by Charlotte Sands. Charlotte Sands has had a massive 2021 and 2022. She has been on tour with huge stars like Yungblud and The Maine, released a single with The Maine and Taking Back Sunday, and a put out a well-received EP.
We spoke to her shortly before her trip to the UK for a headline show in Camden and a huge gig supporting My Chemical Romance.
Charlotte's new 'Out Of My Head' featuring Aaron Gillespie is avaialble everywhere now.
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
For episode 78 we are joined by Brian Lada of Chicago band Belmont. Belmont just released a new record via Pure Noise called Aftermath. We discuss the band's rise to fame since they formed in 2014. Brian talks us through his influences and how the recent single 'Country Girl' came about!
Aftermath is out now everywhere.
Chris and Nick also discuss new released from Cold Years, Lit, The Wonder Years and The Interrupters.
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
We are joined by Kieran Kelly, one of the founders of Manchester Punk Festival. MPF has become a staple in the UK scene and is very much our version of Fest! Kieran talks us through how the festival came about and logistics of running it. MPF 2022 is the return of the festival after having to take a break during the pandemic, so we discuss this difficult time. Kieran is also in the band Throwing Stuff and runs promotions company Moving North, so there was plenty to cover!
Manchester Punk Festival returns Friday 15th April 2022! It's sold out, but you can still pick up some merch!
Chris and Nick also find time to discuss the new release from Machine Gun Kelly as well as a cover by MxPx/Bad Cop Bad Cop/Zebrahead of a song from the excellent Mercy Music, who are part of the Wiretap records family.