Friskie Morris Sessions

After a 2 year hiatus, Friskie Morris Sessions is back bringing you an amazing tell all with the one and only John Joseph of Bloodclot and formally of Cro-Mags. In this collaborative episode with the Coffee and Hardcore Podcast we talk about John's life, his days with Bad Brains, the tumultuous past and present of his relationship with Cro-Mags, PMA, and Bloodclot's journey to its latest album. Check out Bloodclot's latest album "Souls" available now via Upstate Records: https://upstaterecords.bandcamp.com/album/bloodclot-souls Check out our partner podcast, Coffee and Hardcore: https://open.spotify.com/show/3wEJPAQQmwNMCPcVVvq1XM Check out latest releases and other going-ons with Friskie Morris & Friends via social media and our Bandcamp page! https://friskiemorrisfriends.bandcamp.com/

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Stellar West is a band I’ve been following since reviewing their first full-length album and seeing them play Riot Fest as kids back in 2016. Having gotten notoriety young, we talk about how their songwriting and overall sound has grown and evolved as they as have grown and evolved as people and how important the team in the studio has been to their process. Tracks featured on this episode are from their latest release “Mortal Wombats” which came out in early October and is available now.

We're melting faces on the 170th episode of the FM&F podcast network with Eugeine Grey & The Bad Habits!! A perfect blend of alt rock, we talk about DIY COVID concerts in parking lots, the transition from solo project to full band and its impact on the creative process, and what it means to be true entertainers over just musicians. Their latest release 'Altered Beings' is available now and be on the lookout for their new video for “Killer on the Loose” dropping 12/4/20 via Goray Matter Visuals and the upcoming single "EIGHT46". Track Listing: Altered Beings She Gone All in my Head Killer on the Loose Connect with the band on social media: Website - http://www.egxbh.com/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/EGxBH IG - https://www.instagram.com/egxbh_/?hl=en

This week Speed Babes hops on to talk about how a bet started the band, recording on iOS GarageBand, the science behind the under 2 minute song, and recording multiple albums during 2020. Their latest release entitled "UK?" is available now. Track Listing: 1) Speed Babes '89 2) That's Rad #sosickbro 3) Televisioning 4) Ditch Class for Hardee's Connect with the band on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speedbabes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeedbabes/ Bandcamp: https://thespeedbabes.bandcamp.com/album/uk-2

On the 87th Friskie Morris Session, 168th episode of the podcast, and first episode of season 6, we have the dynamic duo Sweetie joining us! We cover a lot in this episode: singing Lion King ballads in the basement of the rugby house at NIU, the pro's and con's of being a two-piece, how they developed their sound, and how COVID has impacted the momentum they were building and the recording of their debut album ‘Bad Thing, Sweet Thing’, available now. Track Listing: 1) Devil Girl 2) Howl 3)La Mome 4) Teeth Connect with the band on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sweetiebandchicago Bandcamp - https://ohsweetie.bandcamp.com/music Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sweetieband/

Nashville Rock’n’Rollers Night Talkers invite us into their van outside Liar's Club to chat about their unique musical backgrounds, the Nashville music scene, and their latest release 'Code 1079!' available now. Track Listing: 1) Burn Up 2) Code 1079 3) On The Fence 4) Reptile Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nighttalkersband/ Bandcamp: https://nighttalkers.bandcamp.com/

After a nail-biting bout of Whirlyball, Moonraker was officially the first band in Friskie Morris history to return for a follow-up episode! We reunite where it all started at The Burlington two years after the first time they were on. We try and wrap up on all the band's done in the past two years, what it was like touring Japan with flat Stan Lee, and the stories behind their latest release. "Lanterns" is available now via Tiny Dragon Music. Track Listing: 1) To the Gills 2) One Trick Phony 3) A Memoir 4) Seven Different Kinds of Smoke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moonrakerpunx/ Bandcamp: https://moonraker.bandcamp.com/

Recorded last summer, this is the final "from the Friskie Morris Sessions vault" episode of 2018. The Studs welcomed me into their practice space to talk about playing festivals, meme generators, writing and recording their latest album, and more. Their latest release, entitled 'Red Planet Rock', is available now and a music video for their single off the album, "Alien", is available on their YouTube channel. Track Listing: 1) Level Up 2) Alien 3) Molecules 4) Pepperoni Payoff Connect with the band on social media: Website: https://thestudsmusic.com/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestuds/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studsmusic/ Bandcamp: https://thestuds.bandcamp.com/

Recorded back in the summer of 2018, this is one of two episodes "from the Friskie Morris Sessions vault". The Mizzerables join us for our last in-studio episode at Million Yen to talk about the evolution of the band's sound, album art, everything you need to know about their new LP, the infamous push up challenge, and more. The new album, entitled 'Whatever... This Sucks', is scheduled to come out this summer and a music video for their first single off the album, "Forty Five", is available on their YouTube channel. Track Listing: 1) Fucking Killing It 2) Drinking brews 3) Gravity 4)Bottoms Up Find the band on social media: Facebook= https://www.facebook.com/themizzerables/ Instagram= https://www.instagram.com/themizzerables/ Bandcamp= https://themizzerables.bandcamp.com/

As the Chicago polar vortex subsided, I ventured to AM Taxi's practice space for our first episode of 2019! In this episode, we dive deep into their latest release 'Shiver by Me' from the songwriting, to the studio, and everything in between. 'Shiver by Me' is available digitally and on CD now with vinyl becoming available in the coming weeks. Make sure to check go the official album release party on February 8th at Reggies in Chicago: https://bit.ly/2t64A4J Track Listing: All tracks are off their latest release 'Shiver by Me' 1) Saint Jane 2) Harpoon 3) Movie About Your Life 4) Stuck Around Hit up AM Taxi on social media: @amtaxi on Facebook & Twitter Am Taxi Website: https://www.amtaximusic.com/

On this episode we are invited to a backyard party hosted by the one and only Fighting for Scraps. We talk to the south suburban four piece about their style of punk, recording their latest album, and the importance of family and community. Their latest release entitled "For the Next Generation" is available now on 12". Track Listing: 1. Wild 100's 2. Lone Wolf 3. I'm True 4. Friends Connect with Fighting for Scraps on social media... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fightingforscraps/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/56koTxTy67AUX51Yw6iRzE

On this episode, I sit down with Caitlin (Bumsy and the Moochers) and Jason (The Run Around); the founders of Punk the Burbs Fest at this year's location, Bascamp in Lisle, IL. This annual music festival held in the suburbs of Chicago is a great event and one Friskie Morris & Friends is proud to be a sponsor of for the second year in a row. We talk about how the organizers got into punk, things they learned from their inaugural fest, what to expect at this year's fest, and how they are able to do it all with just two people. This year's fest is Saturday, September 22nd at Basecamp in Lisle, IL. Tickets are still available and is an all ages event. Track Listing: 1) The Queers - "Fuck The World" off their album Love Songs For The Retarded 2) Bumsy and the Moochers - "Walls" off our upcoming 2nd full length album on Imminence Records 3) The Run Around - "American Dream" off their album Reckless Ones 4) The Bollweevils - "Bottomless Pit" off their album Stick Your Neck Out Punk The Burbs Social Media Links: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/punktheburbs/ Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/239641123277661/

Album Review Roundtable (Nov-Dec 2017). All releases are available on Bandcamp. Thanks to Nick of Butchered (FMS #31), make sure to catch them at Warped Tour this year, and Josh of Ribbonhead(FMS #49)for being our guest panelists this episode. Track listing of featured artists (Format="Name of Release" by Band Name: Track Name) 1) "Pro Skater 2" by Oscar Bait: Let Me Show You A Hot Stunt (Feat. Josh Glass) 2) "Bad Guy Girl" by Gay Name: Feline Aids 3) "Shoot The Messenger" by Dead Ending: Bring on the Mob 4) "You're the Window and You're Jumping out of it" by Trashbag: Tomorrow Bait 5) "Spare Change" by Movies About Animals: Two Decades and Change 6) "Pass the Tinfoil" by A Mammoth Task: Foxy Grandpa 7) "Demo" by Cyber Pink: Bored 8) "Demo" by Molcajete: La Ansiedad 9) "S/T" by Old Jaw: Late August 10) "Bleed Me Out" by Bombflower: Bleed Me Out

After a brief hiatus, Chicago's punk podcast of 5+ years is back with Posi Hardcore juggernauts 2 Minute Minor!! On this episode at Million Yen Studios we find out what it took to get the band's current line up, their new EP "Blood on our Front Stoop" and the social issues it tackles, and ways the band's music allows them to give back to their community. Track Listing: 1) Victory is Ours / Can't be Defeated 2)Tried and True 3)It's a Disease 4)Change my Life Bandcamp: https://2minuteminor.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2minuteminorhardcore/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2minute_minor/

On this episode I sit down with creator and organizer of Chicago's MoonRunner Music Festival Josh Nutting. We talk about how he got into booking shows and running a multi day fest, tips on running your own fest, Micheal Jackson tribute bands, interesting items on bands' riders, and more. The 6th annual MoonRunners Music Festival is May 4th/5th at Reggies. Track Listing: 1) Amigo the Devil - Hell and You 2) Jayke Orvis & The Broken Band - Lead Me Astray 3) Harley Poe - Gorehound 4) Hellbound Glory - Malt Liquor 5)Jeff Shepherd - The Worst Withdrawal MoonRunners Music Festival Links: Website: https://www.moonrunnersmusicfestival.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Moonrunners-Music-Festival-501305486572906/

Between Million Yen Studios and Cafe Mustache in Logan Square, we talk with country-tinged punk rock and rollers Blind Adam and the Federal League about old school country and it's parallels to punk rock, adding special instrumentation during the recording process, and a lot more. Their debut self titled record is available for pre-order now and comes out April 28th on Friskie Morris & Friends Records. Track Listing: 1) All That I Need 2) Shotgun a Beer and Say Goodbye 3) Stayin' Busy 4) Mansions on the Boulevard Record Release Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/360623227752883/ Media Links: Bandcamp: https://friskiemorrisfriends.bandcamp.com/album/blind-adam-the-federal-league Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blindadammusic/

On this episode of First Rounds On Me, we sit down with Erin, Shea, and Jay from the mockumentary web series Collective Failures at Logan Square's Hopewell Brewing Company. We discuss everything that went into the creation of the show and what fans can expect with the preimer of their second season. We also dive deep into the DIY House scene in Chicago and around the US that became the inspiration for the show. Season 2 Primer Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/162548197792332/ CF Website: https://www.collectivefailures.com/ CF Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveFailures/

Santa Rosa's punk rock and rollers Decent Criminal invited me into their van outside Emporium beercade to talk about the re-birth of the band in 2014, fun tattoos on the road, daiquiri wackers, and more. Their latest album "Bloom" is available now via Dodgeball Records. Track Listing: 1)Expectations 2) Deviant 3) Still 4) Storm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DecentCriminal08/ Bandcamp: https://decentcriminal.bandcamp.com/ Pick up "Bloom" on Dodgeball Record's website: https://www.dodgeballrecords.com/shop/

Live at Atlas Studios we sit down with punk rock and roller 5 piece October Bird of Death. We talk about the early days of finding the Octobird sound, trusting others with your lyrics and the diversity of meanings behind songs, the casualties of flying microphones on stage, and a ton more. Their latest release "Death Made Its Offer" is available now on their Bandcamp page. Track Listing: 1. Beckoning Beasts 2. Death Made its Offer 3. Vices 4. Shadows Like Teeth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/octoberbirdofdeath/ Bandcamp: https://octoberbirdofdeath.bandcamp.com/releases

Album Review Roundtable (October 2017). All releases are available on Bandcamp. Thanks to Jim and Zack of Oscar Bait (FMS #62), Brad of Turnspit(FMS #56) and Wiley of October Bird of Death (FMS #80) for being our guest panelists this episode. Track listing of featured artists (Format=Name of Release by Band Name "Track Name") 1. Likes to Talk by Dog & Wolf "Likes to Talk" 2. Death and his Brother Sleep by Only The Bones "Hourglass" 3. Electric Demonic Plague EP by Asphyxiate "E.D.P" 4. S/T by Vacuum "Hot Tub" 5A. I by Dead Ending "Ninety-Nine" 5B. II by Dead Ending "Dead Ending" 6. In With the out Patients by Kobanes "Neat Freak" 7. GoatPop by Bad Jokes "Anxious in G#" 8. Chabubai Gaeshi by MUNCH "Future Problem Solvers" 9. Surfing with Satan by The Aquaholics "Big Red Button" 10. Larry's Cookies by Son of a Gun "Taking Numbers" 11. "Hallucination Realized Split" by Self Hate Honorable Mentions: **Metanoia: Sink or Swim by Short Story Inc **Labor Plays by Labor **Pure Chewing Satisfaction by Lard **Old Wounds by Cliffhanger **The Heart Wants what it wants and Mine Wants to Stop by Window, Window **The Devil Was with Us by Won't Stay Dead **Timeline For Trainwrecks by Set It Straight! **The Mix Is Shit by Future Flower Garden Demolition Machine **How dare you by The Bleak **Demos by Rebelscum **Demo by Soapbox Deluxe **Necroskamicon by The Land Before Tim

Hardcore powerhouse Coronary joins us at Atlas Studios to talk about their how their other musical projects helped shape Coronary's sound, live vs track-by-track recording in the studio, and the mysterious liquids that lurk in the corners of their practice spaces. Their latest self titled EP is available now on Bandcamp. Track Listing: 1) Bricks 2) DB 3) Ceremony 4) Die Time 5) Coronary Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/coronaryhc/ Bandcamp Link: https://coronary.bandcamp.com/

Crack open a cold one for our latest episode of The-Out-Of-Towners featuring Beer City's own The DUI's. We chat about the band's discography and how it has changed, the relationships made from playing festivals, creating awesome music videos, and more. Their latest release "Nightcap" is available now on their Bandcamp page. Track Listing (all previously unreleased) 1) Do We Care 2) Lowlife 3) That's Why We Drink 4) Stay Aware Bandcamp Page: https://theduis.bandcamp.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheDUIs/

On our 150th episode of the podcast we are joined by Chicago pop punks This Obsession. We talk about a ton of stuff but focus on their new album, "A Confrontational Effort" and everything that went into it recording-wise, emotionally, and musically. The album is scheduled to be released on March 16th via Wiretap Records. Track Listing: 1) Insensitive Goddamn 2) Arm In Arm 3) Death Row 4) Yo...I'm No Good Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisobsession/ Bandcamp: https://thisobsession3.bandcamp.com/ & https://thisobsessionband.bandcamp.com/

Alt-Rock 4 piece Post Child joins us at Atlas Studios for another amazing episode of our flagship format. We talk artwork and the multimedia aspect of music, the importance of demoing, the band's evolving songwriting process, and much more. Their latest release "Wax Wings" is available now via their Bandcamp page. Track Listing: 1) Push 2) It Never Ends 3) Not Giving Up 4) Getting Closer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/postchildmusic/ Bandcamp: https://postchildmusic.bandcamp.com/

Our first episode of 2018 features the amazing boys of Toronto's Pkew Pkew Pkew. From drinking on roller coasters, to digging deeper into their lyrical content, and talking about touring North America, we have a lot of fun and cover a wide array of stuff. Make sure to check out their latest release "+ One" available now via Side One Dummy Records. Track Listing: 1) Prequel To Asshole Pandemic 2) Kathie Lee + Hoda 3) The Prime Minister Of Defense 4) Cold Dead Hands Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PkewX3/ Bandcamp: https://pkewx3.bandcamp.com/ Website: https://www.pkewx3.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Pkewx3

For our first TOOT of year 5 we sit down with Josh Goldman, guitarist and vocalist, of Dayton Ohio's The Raging Nathans. From the bands deep connection to Chicago, being a fan of each other as songwriters, and Josh's view on acoustic acts, we dive into the band as people and as a band. Their new record "Cheap Fame" will be coming out in February of 2018 via Rad Girlfriend Records. Track Listing: 1) Free Parking 2) Minneapolis 3) Brian is Floating 4)Bartending the Funeral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRagingNathans/ Bandcamp: https://theragingnathans.bandcamp.com/

Punk Rock Trio Sleeping Under 47 joins us for Friskie Morris Sessions #47 and our first session of year 5! We talk about their melody driven songwriting, the 6 year gap between their past two releases, their recording process throughout their discography, and juggling serious and goofy/party-esk topics. Their latest release '(Indecisive)' is available now via Bandcamp. Track Listing: 1) Armor 2) Lonley 3) Rob the Magic Dragon **Friskie Morris Sessions Exclusive** 4) Devils Dressed in White **Friskie Morris Sessions Exclusive** 5) Rain Commin' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleeping47/ Bandcamp: https://su47.bandcamp.com/ Website: http://sleepingunder47.net/

A recap of all the guests and bands that came on the podcast during year FOUR!! 15 local Chicagoland bands (Friskie Morris Sessions), 14 touring bands from all over the world (The-Out-Of-Towners), 5 guests (First Rounds On Me), 4 album reviews (Album Review Roundtable), and two music festival series(GTG Fest in Lansing, MI and Pouzza Fest 7 in Montreal, QC). Over 55 episodes!! Track Listing: 1) FMS #61 with Double Feature: Lee Walker Southern Ranger 2) FMS #62 with Oscar Bait: Fuck James 3) FMS #63 with Fitness: Pauly’s Shore **last session at Coach House Recording** 4) FMS #64 with Flatfoot 56: Ty Cobb **First Session at Atlas Studios** 5) FMS #65 with Bombflower: Surveillance 6) FMS #66 with Otto Mann: Sofa-King 7) FMS #67 with Lucky Boys Confusion: It’s After Midnight 8) FMS #68 with BossFight: Mansion 9) FMS #69 with Winter Classic: Sneezer 10) FMS #70 with Typesetter: Sunday Best 11) FMS #71 Boxsledder: Halfway to Buy me Toys 12) FMS #72 Shitizen: Got No Plan 13) FMS #73 Brickfight: Floundering Between Champ and Palooka 14) FMS #74 Blood People: Great Reactor 15) FMS #75 Sincere Engineer: Ceramic Tile

Album Review Roundtable (July-September 2017). All releases are available on Bandcamp. Thanks to Dave Anians of Davey Dynamite (FMS #39) and Kyle Janis of Soothsayer Hotsauce (FROM #5) for being our guest panelists this episode. Track listing of featured artists (Format=Band Name 'Name of Release') 1) Lurk "DEMO" 2) Voice of Addiction "The Lost Art of Empathy" 3) She/Her "Marigold" 4) Dead Wells "Dead Wells" 5) Bad Mechanics "Precious Moments in the USA" 6) Lil Tits "The Usual" 7) Modern Advances "Get Rigid" 8) Boxsledder "Future Nostalgia" 9) The Ueckers “Two Balls, No Strikes” 10) The Decayed " The Decayed EP" 11) Bad Sons "Hot Face" 12) Engines "Obsolete" Honorable Mentions: 1. The Upsets "DEMO" 2. Racetraitor "Invisible Battles Against Invisible Fortresses" 3. Aggro Control "Columbia" 4. Fieldmates "Sludge Metal Band Audition Tape Vol. 2" 5. New Dougs "Busy Boys" 6. Comment Section "The Googy EP" 7. Blacker Face "Mississippi Goddam" 8. 86 Gemini "S/T C/S" 9. Kendall WA "Parade of Roses" 10. Scram "EP" 11. Elder Light "A Great Big Meteor" 12. Bev Rage and the Drinks "Honk If Yer Hungry" 13. Bygons "Demo" 14. White Shadow "Cut The Breathing" 15. Modern Day Rippers "Doing The Lord's Work" 16. An Inkling "Cut Me Open" 17. Passion Over Consequence "S/T EP" 18. RIP Tom "S/T" 19. Shallow Hearts "Half Truths & Whole Lies" 20. High Wire "Different Places" 21. Farhampton "You'll Never Take My Side" 22. Melanin "Not Your Target - Demo" 23. Wolfpac "Secret Secret Secret" 24. The Erratic Retaliator Strategy "Undulating Snake EP" 25. The Anit-Trumpz "Fake News" 26. The Rotts "DEMO" 27. Soft Bite "These are the Days" 28. Nonnie Parry "Karen Greenlee EP" 29. Espejos "Power/Control" 30. Bruised "S/T" 31. Status Code "Flashers Required" 32. Radar "Dirt" 33. Cheatinatsolitaire "Bill" 34. Sin Asps "S/T" 35. Pet Symmetry "Audiotree Live" 36. The Ambiguous Triangle "Death Songs" 37. Kicking Queen Victoria "I, Sinner Man" 38. Aim At Your Enemies "Bury It" 39. Aggro Control "Americana..." 40. Ribbonhead "You're Going to Die, Just Like I Am" 41. Null / Husband Stitch "Split 7in" 42. Mama / Trampoline Team "Split 7in EP" 43. 2Minute Minor "Soda Tax (Single)" 44. Slab "Demo" 45. Davis Garvey "I Hope I Can Make It Through The Week" 46. Brandon Harrod "Live At iO 8/8/17" 47. The Complines "Thoughtless//STFU" 48. Horrible "August 2017" 49. Juice Cleanse "S/T" 50. Blue Shoes "Tedious" 51. The Grim Download "S/T" 52. Held Against Your Head "S/T EP" 53. Chisme "If the Boob Fits" 54. RASH "Split with C.H.E.W." 55. Giantology: "Hold Me Down" "The Great Refrigerator" 56. Punks for Pets 2017 Compilation 57. Friskie Morris & Friends "Welcome to Chicagoland Vol. 1"

On this episode we sit down with Zach and Erich; half of the hardcore/poppy punk awesomeness that is PEARS. We talk about their songwriting in the analogy of a canvas, their hometown of NOLA and their connection to it, a little bit about Zach's solo material, and so much more. Their new split with label mates Direct hit! entitled Human Movement is now available via Fat Wreck Chords! Track Listing: 1) Hey There, Begonia 2) Mollusk's Mouth 3) Never Now 4) Misery Conquers the World Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PEARStheband/ Bandcamp: https://pearstheband.bandcamp.com/

Deanna Belos, aka Sincere Engineer, joins us at Atlas Studios for our final Friskie Morris Session of year 4. We talk about playing with a full band versus preforming solo, the recording process and the feeling you get once an album is 100% done, and the importance of being active in your local scene. Her new album Rhombithian is out now on Red Scare Industries. Track Listing 1) Shattering 2) Candle Wax 3) Keep You Company 4) Ceramic Tile Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SincereEngineer/ Bandcamp Page: https://sincereengineer.bandcamp.com/album/rhombithian

On the last TOOT for year four, we sit down with Albuquerque's Punk Rock N' Roll 5 piece Russian Girlfriends to talk about past projects contributing to the RGF sound, pressing on after a van break in while on tour in the UK, and the writing process for their next release. Track Listing: 1)I Prefer Pitbulls to People 2) A New Sense of Self 3) Mark Knopfler Is My Moral Compass (Demo Version) 4) Antidote Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RussianGirlfriends/ Bandcamp Page: https://russiangirlfriends.bandcamp.com/

Before their show at Underground Lounge in Wrigleyville, I met up with Nobodys from Colorado Springs, CO for our 140th episode of the podcast! Over big hunks of meat and margaritas we talk about how their music and them as people/musicians has changed during the bands 20+ years, the heightened level of PC in the punk scene, and how different producers brought out different aspects of the band in the studio. Their latest release 'Hussy' is available now via Rad Girlfriend Records. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/werenobodys/ Bandcamp (Rad Girlfriend Records): https://radgirlfriendrecords.bandcamp.com/

On this episode of First Rounds On Me I am joined by MP Shows member Vito Nusret at The Levee in Chicago's Hermosa neighborhood. Over ice cold High Life's and the Cubs we talk about Vito's journey in the promotions/booking world, painting green rooms, wrestling, and how people like Vito are the new A&R of local punk scenes around the world.

Blood People brings their blend of heavy punk rock & roll to Atlas Studios for an amazing episode of our flagship format. We chat about their time in the Chicago scene as people and musicians, the difference recording with friends makes, and playing Metallica in parking lots. Their latest self titled EP is available now via Bandcamp. Track Listing (because I definitely fucked up in the episode lol) 1) Clowns 2) Great Reactor 3) Burn The Ships 4) Last One Standing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloodPeople/ Bandcamp: https://bloodpeople.bandcamp.com/

Chicago based gritty pop punkers Brickfight join us at Atlas Studios for episode 73 of our flagship format. We talk about their crazy journey that landed them in Chicago, the importance of album art, and everything that went into their latest release "To What End" out now via Rad Girlfriend Records. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brickfight/ Bandcamp: https://brickfight.bandcamp.com/ "To What End" on Bandcamp: https://radgirlfriendrecords.bandcamp.com/album/to-what-end

High energy, in your face, raw, no apologies punk...this is what you get when Shitizen comes to Atlas Studios for a Friskie Morris Session. We sit down with the Pilsen based band to talk about the formation of Shitizen via the ashes of other projects, adapting to their quick growth early on, and moving from an expedited songwriting style to no feeling rushed to put out the next release. Track Listing: 1) Hell 2) The Informant 3) Got No Plan 4) Nightmare Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anytownshitizen/ Bandcamp: https://shitizen.bandcamp.com/

Nashville punk rockers El Escapado join us behind L&L Tavern to talk about the Nashville punk scene, how their writing style is rooted in their different musical backgrounds, the importance of taking time when recording a record, and waiting on Fat Mike to pick up their European tour bar tab. Their latest record 'Here's To Eternity' is available via Stik Man Records. Track Listing: 1) Here's To Eternity 2)The Muse 3)Connect 4) Downtown Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elescapado/ Bandcamp Page: https://elescapado.bandcamp.com/ Stik Man Records: http://www.stikmanrecords.com/

Boxsledder joins us at Atlas Studios for a awesome live session and talks about their musical roots and how they found punk, how their religious practice schedule has benefited the band, and nerding out about nerd stuff. Their new EP 'Future Nostalgia' is now available via Bandcamp. Track Listing ('Future Nostalgia' EP in its entirety) 1) Halfway To Buy Me Toys 2) It's In That Place Where I Put That Thing That Time 3) Quarters Mostly 4) Pitch To Johnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boxsledder/ Bandcamp: https://boxsledder.bandcamp.com/

E, Monkey, and Taylor are three members of the collective that organizes FED Up Fest; a Chicago based festival spanning three days with an emphasis on queer, trans, gender non-conforming, intersex, and minority people in punk and hardcore scenes. We talk about their individual stories finding punk and getting involved with the collective, the pros/cons of organizing an event with a 10 person collective, and touching the surface on the question 'where is the line?' when it comes to putting on an event for Chicago's LGBTQ and minority communities and at the same time making the event open to everyone. FED UP Fest 2017 is THIS WEEKEND, July 28-30; tickets are still available. Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1356780457675878/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D Fed Up Fest Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fedupfest/ Fed Up Fest Website: http://www.fedupfestchicago.com/

Album Review Roundtable (April-June 2017). All releases are available on Bandcamp. Thanks to Nic Campa of Otto Mann/Oscar Bait (FMS #66/#62), Adam Kreutzer of The Kreutzer Sonata(FMS #29) and Phil Collins of Change The Rotation (FROM #8) for being our guest panelists this episode. Track listing of featured artists (Format=Band Name 'Name of Album' track featured on episode) 1) Torch The Hive "Such a Wreck" Fool's Gold 2) The Bombats "We Are The Bombats" The Bombats must be destroyed 3) Daisy Glaze "A History Of Human Bliss" A History Of Human Bliss 4) 2Minute Minor "...A Goon's Best Friend" Change my Life 5) Fitness "Puppet Show" Sin Bad 6) Pet Symmetry "Vision" Stare Collection 7) Guardrail "Par At Best" Miserable 8) Fuerza Bruta "Verdugo" Asocial 9) Blystex "Nasty Licks" Un Infierno 10) Shot Fired! Shots Fired! "Calles Sangriento EP" El Emparador Es Naranja 11) Headspins "Burn That Bridge" I Told You So 12) Turn N Fire - "Prone to Making Bad Decisions" Good Intentions 13) Everclear Mimosa - "P.T.A. Suicide Pact" Safe For Moms 14) Sore History - "Sore History" Tongue Honorable Mentions: 1) Knuckleduster - "Everything You Nevr Wanted" 2) Steve Buscemi - "Welcome To Your Party" 3) The Bingers - "Stay Satisfied" 4) Liquids - "Hot Liqs" 5) Young Marshall - "Sad!" 6) Landspeeder - "Hard Merchandise" 7) Heated - "7 Songs" 8) The Rubs - "Impossible Dream LP" 9) Acid Casualty - "Hail Dystopia EP" 10) Racetraitor - "Burn the Idol of the White Messiah" 11) Welcome to Jonestown - "Shut the Punk Up!" 12) The Catburglars - "Bummer E.P." 13) C.H.E.W. - Split w/ Penetrode 14) Scott McGivern - "Where's Jesus?" 15) Bad Mechanics - "You Drink LaCroix" Single 16) Bottle Kids/Crab Legs/Cut Up/Drunk Dial Split 17) Nervous Wreck - "DEMO" 18) Porcupine/Homestand Split 19) Dianetics - "And Psycho Horse" 20) Firecat! - "Firecat! EP" 21) Mace - "LP Promo" 22) The Mizzerables - "No Sleeves" 22) Gear Headed Hippy - "Pitty Party" 23) The Eradicator - "I Am The Eradicator" (Single) 24) Destined - "In Departures" 25) Oedipus Rex & The Mother Fuckers 26) RASH - "Midnight Crooner" 27) Old Man Skate - "EP" 28) Cry Baby Hank - "Instrumentals" 29) Results - "DEMO EP" 30) Rule of Three - "ROT Demo" 31) Stay Asleep - "Stay Asleep" 32) The Desolates - "The Desolates" 33) Horrible - "May 2017" 34) Infinite Knottage - "Government Dystopia Extravaganza" 35) Coronary - "Promised Land" (Single) 36) Law of Keanu - "Gravity" 37) Tigress - "S/T EP" 38) V.O.D. - "P.A.R.A.V.O.I.D." 39) Nude Model - "Double A-side" 40) [redacted] - "First Five Songs' 41) Horrible - "June 2017" 42) Espejos - "Gossip EP" 43) Kicking Queen Victoria - "Softly Now" 44) Wayside Story - "Split EP"

On this episode I sit down with Nothington co-founder and guitarists/vocalist Chris Matulich (w/ an appearance by Jay for the speed round) in their rental car outside Subterranean to talk about everything surrounding their 5 year break, how playing music makes them whole as people despite the sacrifices needed to make it happen, being a band dad, and more. Their new album 'In The End' is now available via Red Scare. Track Listing: 1) Cobblestone 2) End Transmission 3) Things We Used To Say 4) Nothing But Beaches Website: https://www.nothington.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nothington/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nothington Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothington_band/

On this episode I sit down with The Bombpops to talk about the importance of putting yourself out there as a band, how Fat Wreck bands shape them as musicians, and how touring has shaped them as people. Their new album 'Fear Of Missing Out' is now available on Fat Wreck Chords. Track Listing: 1) CA In July 2) Be Sweet 3) FOMO 4) Jerk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBombpops/ Bandcamp: https://thebombpops.bandcamp.com/

Our 70th episode of Friskie Morris Sessions (#126 of the podcast) features Chicago indie/punk/rock powerhouse Typesetter. During this interview we discuss their personal musical journeys, the progression of the band's sound & how their current line up breaths new life into older songs, recording their latest album & so much more! Track Listing: 1) Settling 2) Monogamy II 3) Sunday Best 4) Technicolor Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/typesettertypesetter/ Bandcamp page: https://typesetter.bandcamp.com/

To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all the bands we sat down with and links to their pages. Part 1: **Heat Attack Kids (London, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/heartattackkids/ Bandcamp: heartattackkids519.bandcamp.com/ **Dutch Nuggets (Montreal, QC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/dutchnuggets/ Bandcamp: dutchnuggets.bandcamp.com/ **Irish Handcuffs (Regensburg, GER) Facebook: www.facebook.com/irishhandcuffs/ Bandcamp: irishhandcuffs.bandcamp.com/ Part 2: **The Dirty Nil (Dundas, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedirtynil/ Bandcamp: thedirtynil.bandcamp.com/ **Bike Tuff (Kalamazoo, MI) Facebook: www.facebook.com/biketuff/ Bandcamp: bikingtuff.bandcamp.com/ **The Old Wives (Edmonton, AB) Facebook: www.facebook.com/theoldwives/ Bandcamp: theoldwives.bandcamp.com/ Part 3: Stomp Records Edition **Isotopes Punk Rock Baseball Club(Vancouver, BC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/Isotopes/ Bandcamp: theisotopes.bandcamp.com/ **Brutal Youth (Toronto, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/brutalyouth/ Bandcamp: brutalyouth.bandcamp.com/ **The Real McKenzies (Vancouver, BC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/therealmckenzies/ Bandcamp: therealmckenzies.bandcamp.com/

To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all the bands we sat down with and links to their pages. Part 1: **Heat Attack Kids (London, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/heartattackkids/ Bandcamp: heartattackkids519.bandcamp.com/ **Dutch Nuggets (Montreal, QC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/dutchnuggets/ Bandcamp: dutchnuggets.bandcamp.com/ **Irish Handcuffs (Regensburg, GER) Facebook: www.facebook.com/irishhandcuffs/ Bandcamp: irishhandcuffs.bandcamp.com/ Part 2: **The Dirty Nil (Dundas, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedirtynil/ Bandcamp: thedirtynil.bandcamp.com/ **Bike Tuff (Kalamazoo, MI) Facebook: www.facebook.com/biketuff/ Bandcamp: bikingtuff.bandcamp.com/ **The Old Wives (Edmonton, AB) Facebook: www.facebook.com/theoldwives/ Bandcamp: theoldwives.bandcamp.com/ Part 3: Stomp Records Edition **Isotopes Punk Rock Baseball Club(Vancouver, BC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/Isotopes/ Bandcamp: theisotopes.bandcamp.com/ **Brutal Youth (Toronto, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/brutalyouth/ Bandcamp: brutalyouth.bandcamp.com/ **The Real McKenzies (Vancouver, BC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/therealmckenzies/ Bandcamp: therealmckenzies.bandcamp.com/

To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all the bands we sat down with and links to their pages. Part 1: **Heat Attack Kids (London, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/heartattackkids/ Bandcamp: heartattackkids519.bandcamp.com/ **Dutch Nuggets (Montreal, QC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/dutchnuggets/ Bandcamp: dutchnuggets.bandcamp.com/ **Irish Handcuffs (Regensburg, GER) Facebook: www.facebook.com/irishhandcuffs/ Bandcamp: irishhandcuffs.bandcamp.com/ Part 2: **The Dirty Nil (Dundas, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedirtynil/ Bandcamp: thedirtynil.bandcamp.com/ **Bike Tuff (Kalamazoo, MI) Facebook: www.facebook.com/biketuff/ Bandcamp: bikingtuff.bandcamp.com/ **The Old Wives (Edmonton, AB) Facebook: www.facebook.com/theoldwives/ Bandcamp: theoldwives.bandcamp.com/ Part 3: Stomp Records Edition **Isotopes Punk Rock Baseball Club(Vancouver, BC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/Isotopes/ Bandcamp: theisotopes.bandcamp.com/ **Brutal Youth (Toronto, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/brutalyouth/ Bandcamp: brutalyouth.bandcamp.com/ **The Real McKenzies (Vancouver, BC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/therealmckenzies/ Bandcamp: therealmckenzies.bandcamp.com/

To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all the bands we sat down with and links to their pages. Part 1: **Heat Attack Kids (London, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/heartattackkids/ Bandcamp: heartattackkids519.bandcamp.com/ **Dutch Nuggets (Montreal, QC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/dutchnuggets/ Bandcamp: dutchnuggets.bandcamp.com/ **Irish Handcuffs (Regensburg, GER) Facebook: www.facebook.com/irishhandcuffs/ Bandcamp: irishhandcuffs.bandcamp.com/ Part 2: **The Dirty Nil (Dundas, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedirtynil/ Bandcamp: thedirtynil.bandcamp.com/ **Bike Tuff (Kalamazoo, MI) Facebook: www.facebook.com/biketuff/ Bandcamp: bikingtuff.bandcamp.com/ **The Old Wives (Edmonton, AB) Facebook: www.facebook.com/theoldwives/ Bandcamp: theoldwives.bandcamp.com/ Part 3: Stomp Records Edition **Isotopes Punk Rock Baseball Club(Vancouver, BC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/Isotopes/ Bandcamp: theisotopes.bandcamp.com/ **Brutal Youth (Toronto, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/brutalyouth/ Bandcamp: brutalyouth.bandcamp.com/ **The Real McKenzies (Vancouver, BC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/therealmckenzies/ Bandcamp: therealmckenzies.bandcamp.com/

To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all the bands we sat down with and links to their pages. Part 1: **Heat Attack Kids (London, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/heartattackkids/ Bandcamp: heartattackkids519.bandcamp.com/ **Dutch Nuggets (Montreal, QC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/dutchnuggets/ Bandcamp: dutchnuggets.bandcamp.com/ **Irish Handcuffs (Regensburg, GER) Facebook: www.facebook.com/irishhandcuffs/ Bandcamp: irishhandcuffs.bandcamp.com/ Part 2: **The Dirty Nil (Dundas, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedirtynil/ Bandcamp: thedirtynil.bandcamp.com/ **Bike Tuff (Kalamazoo, MI) Facebook: www.facebook.com/biketuff/ Bandcamp: bikingtuff.bandcamp.com/ **The Old Wives (Edmonton, AB) Facebook: www.facebook.com/theoldwives/ Bandcamp: theoldwives.bandcamp.com/ Part 3: Stomp Records Edition **Isotopes Punk Rock Baseball Club(Vancouver, BC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/Isotopes/ Bandcamp: theisotopes.bandcamp.com/ **Brutal Youth (Toronto, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/brutalyouth/ Bandcamp: brutalyouth.bandcamp.com/ **The Real McKenzies (Vancouver, BC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/therealmckenzies/ Bandcamp: therealmckenzies.bandcamp.com/

To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all the bands we sat down with and links to their pages. Part 1: **Heat Attack Kids (London, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/heartattackkids/ Bandcamp: heartattackkids519.bandcamp.com/ **Dutch Nuggets (Montreal, QC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/dutchnuggets/ Bandcamp: dutchnuggets.bandcamp.com/ **Irish Handcuffs (Regensburg, GER) Facebook: www.facebook.com/irishhandcuffs/ Bandcamp: irishhandcuffs.bandcamp.com/ Part 2: **The Dirty Nil (Dundas, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedirtynil/ Bandcamp: thedirtynil.bandcamp.com/ **Bike Tuff (Kalamazoo, MI) Facebook: www.facebook.com/biketuff/ Bandcamp: bikingtuff.bandcamp.com/ **The Old Wives (Edmonton, AB) Facebook: www.facebook.com/theoldwives/ Bandcamp: theoldwives.bandcamp.com/ Part 3: Stomp Records Edition **Isotopes Punk Rock Baseball Club(Vancouver, BC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/Isotopes/ Bandcamp: theisotopes.bandcamp.com/ **Brutal Youth (Toronto, ON) Facebook: www.facebook.com/brutalyouth/ Bandcamp: brutalyouth.bandcamp.com/ **The Real McKenzies (Vancouver, BC) Facebook: www.facebook.com/therealmckenzies/ Bandcamp: therealmckenzies.bandcamp.com/