Music To My Peers

It's the one where David hangs with Roger LeBlanc (vocals/guitar) of G.U.S.H.They discuss their love of grunge, and listen to a bunch of grunge/grunge adjacent songs.Recommended if you like good music that might make you feel like shit.THEIR LINKS:InstagramBandcampOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David chats with Eric (vocals) and Nick (bass) of King Thief.This episode also features music from Stateside, You Vandal, Debt Neglector, Glare, Scowl, BE STILL, Pet Symmetry, Midnight Peg, and Vargouille.Their Links:InstagramMerchOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the on where David interviews Roger Camero (guitar) of The Warriors.They discuss the journey that is their new record, Burn Yourself Alive coming out on Pure Noise Records.The six years between their last release, Monomyth, was anything but easy. But, all of those ups and downs have been captured on Burn Yourself Alive, and Roger is here to share some of those stories.They also have a brief chat about the re-issue of War Is Hell.This episode also features music from New League Record, Tiny Voices, Downward, Killing Daisies, Choke, and Combust.Their Links:InstagramMerchBurn Yourself AliveOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David plays a selection of songs from his 7" collection (mostly...sometimes e breaks the rules).There's new stuff, there's old stuff, and there's stuff in between. Hell, there's even some non-punk and hardcore stuff.Shout out Indolent Records, Set The Fire Records AU, Sell The Heart Records, Iodine Recordings, and more!OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David chats with Brendan Schulze (vocals) of Australian hardcore band, ALL IN, as well as the man behind Set The Fire Records AU.They talk about Brendan's growing up in the punk and hardcore scene, starting his first band, touring Australia, and his journey through getting clean. They also discuss the band, and some of what Set The Fire Records AU has going on.This episode also features some new music, and some old music.TRACKLIST:Sharp Tongues - Eyes Wide OpenChopping Block - Never Understandprom - Private RoomBerthold City - Against The OddsEyes of Salt - Refuse To EngageNo Hope - ShroudedGorilla Biscuits - Start TodayFrenzal Rhomb - RunPennywise - SocietyALL IN - A New PageALL IN - No Triggers No TrollsALL IN - Hope Is a VerbALL IN LINKS:InstagramBandcampSET THE FIRE RECORDS AU LINKS:InstagramBandcampOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David shares some of his favourite new punk/hardcore/emo releases from the month of June, 2024.Also featured in this episode are interviews with Tracy and Mark of Cross Dog, as well as Josh of Bring on the Storm.Playlists:APPLE MUSICSPOTIFYTheir Links:CROSS DOGBRING ON THE STORMOur Links:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David shares some of his favourite releases from the month of May, 2024.This is a jam packed episode with 32 songs, and two interviews (Johnny Baseball, and OK Buddy).PLAYLISTApple MusicSpotify OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David is joined by Andy Frachere (vocals) of Ill Communication.Andy picked a bunch of songs, and David buddied them up with songs of his choosing.It's a hardcore kid's dream! OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David and Aaron break down some of their favourite punk, hardcore, and emo releases of the month of April, 2024.Bassy (bass) of Between You & Me also hops on to chat about their new EP 'Shit Yeah!'.PLAYLISTSSpotifyApple MusicBETWEEN YOU & MEInstagramPUNK ROCK RADAR OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's another pairings episode, but this time we are calling it BUDDIED UP!Mark Johnston, of Knelt Before, joins David to play a bunch of songs, and talk about them.Mark picked his songs, and David buddied them up with his songs.KNELT BEFOREINSTAGRAM BANDCAMPOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David shares some of his favourite punk, hardcore, and emo releases of the last month.He is also joined by Connor Erickson (guitar & vocals) of Barely Civil, and Adam Nigh (bass & vocals) of Too Bad Eugene to discuss their new records.LINKS:Barely Civil:InstagramMerchToo Bad Eugene:InstagramMerchPlaylists:SpotifyApple MusicOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David and Chef Josh play the hits.This episode was previously released on Islington Radio.

It's the one where Aaron chats with Damien, and Felipe, of the Florida band The Requiem.They discuss getting introduced to punk rock, and playing in bands, as well as the new record from The Requiem, 'A Cure To Poison the World' (Fearless Records) which was released in February of this year.THEIR LINKS:InstagramMerchOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David recaps some of his favourite punk, hardcore, and emo releases from the month of February.He's also joined by Paul and James, from The Promised End, to discuss their new album ;For the Buried and the Broken' (Sound Investment Records)PLAYLISTS:Apple MusicSpotifyOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where Aaron hangs out with the members of Czechian skate punk band, KRANG.They discuss the ins and outs of their 2021 album Make Arcade Great Again, as well as what the future may hold for the band with new music.OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

Its the one where David recaps some of his favourite releases from January 2024.He's also joined by Jimmy Barbetti (guitar & vocals) of Scooped Up!A couple other friends also drop by to share the stories behind some of their latest tracks.Featuring everything from pop punk to hardcore, emo, skate punk and more.PLAYLISTS:APPLE MUSICSPOTIFYOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

David rings in 2024 by saying 'So Long, 2023' in this Radio, Radio special.Over 30 songs from some of his favourite albums released in 2023.Pop punk, emo, post hardcore, and hardcore...it's all here!Ring in 2024 with us, as we say ;So Long, 2023'!PLAYLISTS:APPLE MUSICSPOTIFYOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where Aaron and David pick their 11 favourite albums from 2023.PLAYLISTApple MusicSpotifyOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where Aaron chats with Todd Mackey of Connecticut melodic hardcore band, With Honor.They talk about their latest album, Boundless (Pure Noise). They also talk about what brought the band back together, after a lengthy hiatus, and what it was like getting back into the studio and writing together again.THEIR LINKSInstagramMerch/Music etc.OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David chats with Patty O'Lantern (vocals) of Brutal Youth.They discuss their latest record, Rebuilding Year, as well as 'Weird Al', short shorts, and much more.THEIR LINKSInstagramMerchOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David chats with Andy Franchere (vocals) of California hardcore band, Ill Communication.They discuss growing up in small town scenes, raising kids in the punk and hardcore scene, as well as Ill Communication's debut full length, Doomsday Brigade.THEIR LINKS:INSTAGRAMMUSICOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

David has been lying in bed sick. With nothing to do but listen to new music, a lot was consumed.Then, he had a small window where his energy returned, so he figured he would make good of his time doing nothing.This is the result of that.14 new tracks from artists including:Stateside, MXPX, Fiddlehead, Restraining Order, Wilmette, The Front Bottoms, To Kill Achilles and more!OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

We're still stuck in Canada! So, why not dig in to another two classic Canadian albums?In this one David and Aaron discuss the albums 'Watch Out!' and 'Crisis' by Alexisonfire.As per usual, we share our introductions to the band, general thoughts on the albums, and a deep dive on 4 songs from each.OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the middle of summer, so we had to cover a band that takes their name from the season, and has a song named after the season.In this one David and Aaron discuss Canadian pop punk kings, Sum 41 - specifically their albums 'All Killer No Filler' and 'Does This Look Infected?'. They share their first impressions an introduction to the band, Canadian television talk shows, music videos, and wearing clean underwear. They also talk openers (sort of), closers (joke songs be damned), and a couple hand picked tracks from each album.OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

Canadian friends rejoice! On our latest episode, we are tackling the legendary gob.We talk about first getting into the band, and living in a world where even if you werent familiar with their music, you knew who gob was - they were that band that sang about jumping in a lake.Much Music mainstays.We discuss 'How Far Shallow Takes You' as well as 'The World According to gob'. Openers, closers, and some favourites in between.OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

The Undecided may not be one of the most well known bands, but for Canadian kids growing up on Tooth & Nail Records, and punk rock...they were a beacon of hope. They were 'our boys.In this episode, David and Aaron discuss their two full length releases - sharing their first impressions, and deep diving some of the songs. They get into artwork, openers, alternate openers, and closers.OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

Its the one where David and Aaron talk about The Ataris by taking a closer look at two of their albums: Blue Skies Broken Hearts...Next 12 Exits, and So Long, Astoria.They talk first impressions from when they first heard the band and albums, as well as short discussions on openers, closers, and their favourite tracks.OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David and Aaron talk about Saves The Day. They take a closer look at two albums from the band - Through Being Cool and Stay What You Are.They share their early memories with the records, and dive in to some of their favourite songs from the records.OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

Its the one where David is joined by Dan Fletcher (vocals) of SLC hardcore band, Run Into The Sun.They discuss the latest singles from the band, as well Dan picks some of his favourite SLC pop punk/emo/indie bands, and David pairs songs with them.PLAYLISTSpotifyApple MusicRUN INTO THE SUN:ListenInstagramOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where we play a game!David is joined by Tim Ilardi (vocals/guitar) of Red Weather. They play a game and discuss their latest single, 'Start Again'.The game? David has put together a playlist of songs. Each pair of songs are about a niche subject, or niche metaphor. Tim tries to guess the subject/metaphor as well as the artists.How well can you do?RED WEATHER LINKS:INSTAGRAMMUSIC/MERCHOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

DSCVRD //0323// recaps some of our favourite albums and EPs released in the month of March, thanks to our friends at Discovered Magazine.David is joined by Tony Truzzolino (guitar/vocals) of Tired Radio as they work their way through a loaded playlist of some of the best new releases in the world of punk, hardcore, post hardcore, emo, and more!Featuring music from Tired Radio, Wicked Bears, FAIM, MSPAINT, Northcote, Twin Stacks, and more!PLAYLIST LINKSApple MusicSpotifyDISCOVERED MAGAZINETIRED RADIOOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David shares some good hangs with Dom (bass & backing vocals) and Stein (vocals) of Chicago emo/pop punk band, Good Hangs.Featuring a complete listen of the new Good Hangs EP, 'Bad Planet', as well as some other favourites along the way.GOOD HANGS LINKTREEOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

This time we pair new songs with old songs.Featuring music from:Urethane, Hot Mulligan, Samiam, Nearly Spent, Junction 18, Brutal Youth, The Carolyn, ALVVAYS, Manchester Orchestra, Scottie Cyr, Rust Belt Lights, DRAIN, AFI, Roman Candle, Hopesfall, and Sainthood Reps.PLAYLIST:Apple MusicSpotifyOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David & Chef Josh play some of their favourite songs to come out of The Blasting Room.That's it. It's just two buds hanging out and listening to/talking about their favourites.Featuring music from Face to Face, Good Riddance, Slick Shoes, Comeback Kid, Hot Water Music, and more!Chef JoshOur Links:JOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

Radio, Radio: DISCOVERED //0223// is your recap for some of our favourite new releases, in the world of pop punk/hardcore/emo and more, from the month of February(ish) 2023.We travel all over the world from Salt Lake City to Australia, from Canada to Germany, and all over the UK.Featuring music from:Absolved (photo credit Landon Hale), Stress Fractures, Hard To Know, X.L. Life, One Of Us, Colorsfade, Empire Me, and more!PLAYLIST:Apple MusicSpotifyOur Links:JOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's another Radio, Radio.This time we've got old music and new music.Featuring:Stretch Arm StrongQuicksandTrash BoatKnelt BeforeBukowskiTrashed Ambulanceand more!Grab a copy of the 30th anniversary deluxe re-release of 'Slip' by Quicksand, from our friends at Iodine Recordings.Paylist:APPLE MUSICSPOTIFYOur Links:JOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David and Aaron discuss the New Jersey melodic hardcore band, Lifetime.They take a bit of a dive into their albums Jersey's Best Dancers, and the self-titled Lifetime record.Our LinksJOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

Radio, Radio: Power Point Is BoringJanuary is coming to a close, so David decided to recap some of the new music released in the past month (or so).Featuring music from:Old Wives, Fireworks, Unarmed, Leiah, Something Missing, Pale Lungs, Riot Stares, Boneripper, Palette Knife, Dosser, Relate., and One Step Closer.Playlist:SPOTIFYAPPLE MUSICOur LinksJOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where Aaron and David return to share their favourite albums from 2022.Playlist:SpotifyApple MusicNorthern Scene:Save 15% with the PROMO CODE: growingupOur LinksJOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where Aaron deep dives the new record, Spectre, from Stick To Your Guns with vocalist Jesse Barnett.They take a song by song look at the record, as well as how the title and artwork came about. They also take a quick walk down memory lane, covering some of the history of the band.THEIR LINKSInstagram.WebsiteNorthern Scene:Save 15% with the PROMO CODE: growingupOur LinksJOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the episode where Aaron and David hang out with Andy (vocals) and Pat (drums) of Handheld.In this episode, they discuss some of their favourite Canadian punk bands, and share some stories about their new record 'Canadian Tragedy'.Featuring music from Handheld, Propagandhi, Moneen, Belvedere, Gob, Reset, and more!THEIR LINKSInstagramMerchVinyl/CDsNorthern Scene:Save 15% with the PROMO CODE: growingupOur LinksJOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where Aaron chats with Matt Wilson (vocals) of Set Your Goals.Set Your Goals are a band that formed in San Francisco, back in 2004. Over that span they have released 3 full lengths on Eulogy and Epitaph Records.In this conversation they talk about the progression and growth of the band, time spent on Warped Tour, splitting from Eulogy Records, and the stories behind 5 of Matt's handpicked Set Your Goals songs.THEIR LINKS:InstagramMerchNorthern Scene:Save 15% with the PROMO CODE: growingupOur LinksJOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David introduces you to Celebration Summer.Nathan Falger (guitar & vocals) chats with David about the beginnings of the DC area band, as well as some bands that inspired him, and the stories behind some Celebration Summer songs from their debut EP, and upcoming full length.THEIR LINKS:BandcampInstagramMerchNorthern Scene:Save 15% with the PROMO CODE: growingupOur LinksJOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David and Aaron talk about what they've been listening to over the summer. New and old, it's jam packed with great music.Featuring music from Hatebreed, Her Head's On Fire, The Interrupters, Normy, Born For Battle, Good Hangs, and more!Northern Scene:Save 15% with the PROMO CODE: growingupPLAYLIST:Apple MusicSpotifyOur LinksJOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

The one where Aaron chats with Kalen Anderson, who plays drums in Dragged Under.Dragged Under is a Seattle-area band who blend elements of metalcore, pop punk, and hard rock, who formed out of the dissolution of the band Rest, Repose.In this interview, they discuss how Kalen got into music, some of the bands and albums that influenced him, transitioning from the band's first album to their latest, as well as some of the stories behind a couple of their songs.THEIR LINKS:INSTAGRAMMERCHLISTENNorthern Scene:Save 15% with the PROMO CODE: growingupOur LinksJOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

This week's episode is my interview Austin Stemper of the band Praise. They're a hardcore band from the Baltimore area, with call backs to the DC hardcore and post hardcore sounds of the mid-to-late 80s.If you're unfamiliar with this band, you've probably heard them at least a couple times if you've listened to any of our Radio, Radio episodes, because I've been pushing them for a few months now.In this episode Austin shares some of the music that inspired him, as well as some of his favourite Praise songs including a couple off of their latest record, All In A Dream, which was released earlier this year on Revelation Records.THEIR LINKSINSTAGRAMMERCHNorthern Scene:Save 15% with the PROMO CODE: growingupOur LinksJOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David discovers Elway, with Tim Browne (vocals & guitar).Tim talks about growing up listening to punk and hardcore, and shares 3 songs that influenced him as a songwriter/musician. He also shares the stories behind three songs from the Elway library.Their Links:InstagramBandcampMerchNorthern Scene:Save 15% with the PROMO CODE: growingupOur LinksJOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's another episode in our Discovering: Summer series!This time David discovers LA melodic punk band, Freewill. He is joined by bassist Mike Hartsfield.Freewill is a band that actually got its start in the mid-late 80s LA hardcore scene, before going on a lengthy hiatus.Mike shares a few of the songs that inspired him, as well as the stories behind a couple of the songs from their latest album, All This Time (New Age Records).They also discuss the LA scene in those days, the lost years of the band, what brought them back together, and the launch of Mike's own label, New Age Records.THEIR LINKSInstagramBandcampNew Age RecordsOUR LINKSSave 15% at Northern SceneJOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the episode of Radio, Radio where David plays songs he's downloaded for his road trip to the coast.Featuring music from H2O, Foxing, Seaway, Joyce Manor, Stretch Arm Strong, and more!Northern Scene:Save 15% with the PROMO CODE: growingupOur LinksJOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's another installment in our Discovering: Summer series. This time it's the one where David discovers Florida based pop punk band, Outatime! with Justin Roberston (guitar).In this episode they discuss three songs that have influenced Justin, as well as three songs off their debut full length, No Boundaries (Revival Recordings).Their Links:Grab some Merch.Follow them on InstagramNorthern Scene:Save 15% with the PROMO CODE: growingupOur LinksJOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's another installment in our Discovering: Summer series, this time David discovers Living Room, with singer and guitar player Scott Fitzpatrick.As usual they cover 3 songs that influenced Scott, as well as 3 songs from Living Room, all off of their latest record New Years.They also discuss the burden of having a band name live Living Room, and how much of a pain it is to Google. Talks also cover guitar effects, and cool emo substitute teachers.Their Links:Follow Living Room on Instagram.Living Room on bandcamp.Northern Scene:Save 15% with the PROMO CODE: growingupOur LinksJOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORDGRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK