The Wasting Time Podcast

We're back from an unforgettable weekend at Slam Dunk Festival 2025 — and who better to help us break it all down than Nick Thompson of Hit The Lights? In this special episode of The Wasting Time Podcast, Nick Thompson joins us to swap stories from the festival — from his experience rocking the stage, to our own as press soaking in the chaos, catching amazing sets, and chatting with some of our all-time favourites. We were lucky enough to grab time on site with New Found Glory, The Ataris, Dream State and Save Ferris. Chris and Nick also dive into The Get Up Kids' recent UK tour which Nick went to this week in Newcastle. Massive thanks to Nick T for joining us, and to Slam Dunk Festival for once again treating us so well. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

This week on The Wasting Time Podcast, we're joined by the mastermind behind SBÄM Records — Stefan Beham! Recorded just ahead of SBÄM Fest 7 in Austria, Stefan takes us behind the scenes of how the label started and shares stories from working with some incredible bands like Pulley, Authority Zero, Belvedere, No Fun At All, and Death by Stereo. SBÄM Fest 7 goes down May 30–31 with a stacked lineup featuring Millencolin, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Zebrahead, and The Ataris – don't miss it if you're anywhere near Austria! PLUS: In our intro segment, we're joined by Wilson, Justin, and Riley from Last Night Saved My Life! We chat about their awesome new release ‘First Hello', and everyone weighs in on fresh tracks from MxPx, Avril Lavigne x Simple Plan, and The Wonder Years. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

This week, we're delighted to be joined by John J. Ryan from the unstoppable force that is Keep Flying. If you've seen them live, you know exactly why they're one of the most exciting and unique bands in the punk scene right now—blending high-energy punk rock with saxophones, trombones, and an unrelenting stage presence. We first met the band at last year's Four Chord Music Festival and instantly hit it off,so it was a real treat to catch up with John. We chatted just ahead of the release of their powerful new album Time and Tide, which dropped on April 24. John walks us through the band's journey, their DIY ethic, and what the rest of 2025 looks like for Keep Flying. Spoiler: they're not slowing down. Go spin Time and Tide now—available everywhere you get your music. With Nick away for the intro, Chris is joined by our good friends Gary Yay and Ade Holder from UK punk rock favourites Phinius Gage. We dive into some recent releases from The Ataris, Last Night Saved My Life, Orchards, and Propagandhi. We also have an exclusive first play of the new Phinius Gage single “Masquerade,” out May 16. Ade and Gary give us all the details on the song and what's next for the band. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

Today on the podcast, we're joined by Canadian singer-songwriter JJ Wilde. Calling in from the road, JJ chats with Chris about the incredible response to her latest album, Vices. They dive into what it was like to win a Juno Award and share stories from the road, including opening for legendary acts like KISS and Pearl Jam. Vices is available now on all streaming platforms. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

We're excited to welcome UK artist Kid Bookie to the podcast! Last year was a monumental year for him, with a standout presence on the festival circuit and the release of his album, 'Songs For The Living // Songs For The Dead.' Kid Bookie shares insights into his journey, discussing his impressive collaborations with artists like Slipknot, Good Charlotte, and Tech N9ne, as well as what fans can anticipate from his upcoming projects. You can find 'Songs For The Living // Songs For The Dead' on all music platforms! Additionally, Chris and Nick share their live reactions to the lineup announcement for Four Chord Music Festival in Pittsburgh, which dropped just as we were recording the intro! Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email  

In this episode, we're excited to welcome musician and actor Thomas Ian Nicholas. Join us as we explore his musical journey and discover how he has developed his unique sound. Thomas shares insights into the music that shaped his upbringing, the bands he has toured with, and the producers who have influenced his work. Renowned for his roles in films like 'Rookie of the Year' and the ;American Pie' series, Thomas opens up about his acting experiences and how he manages to juggle both his acting and music careers today. Don't miss out—Thomas and his band are set to hit the road for a UK tour in late March! Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

In this special bonus episode, Nick hops on the tour bus with Derek and Tyler from State Champs during their stop in Newcastle. They dive into their UK tour experience, reminisce about the Emo's Not Dead cruise, discuss the success of their latest album, and share their current music favorites. State Champs self-titled album is available everywhere. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email  

In episode 139, we welcome Kyle and Cody from the band Real Friends to the show! We delve into their latest album, Blue Hour, exploring the evolution of their sound over the years. Cody shares insights about his experience as a newer member of the band and his journey thus far. This album signifies a fresh chapter for Real Friends, and we discuss its potential impact on their future endeavors. Additionally, Chris and Nick cover the stage time announcements for Slam Dunk Festival and discuss new music from A Day To Remember and Keep Flying. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

This time, we were delighted to welcome JR from Less Than Jake. With a career as extensive as theirs, there's plenty to explore! We dive into their latest EP, Uncharted, discuss how they juggle life beyond the band, and their current songwriting process. JR also shares insights about the band's connection with Fat Mike and their numerous visits to the UK. Additionally, Chris and Nick chat about the new Grayscale album, another fresh single from 408, and the new full length from Amber Pacific! Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

For episode 137, we are delighted to be joined by Rob Kellas of TPD TV. If you've been living under a rock, you might not be aware of TPD TV's huge success on YouTube covering music festivals. We've been fans for a few years now, so it was great to learn more about Rob and his journey becoming a full-time vlogger. Rob talks about the music he grew up on, goes deep on festival experiences and tells us about bands he'd love to join on tour.  Check out TPD TV on YouTube now. Chris and Nick also discuss a recent Neck Deep / The Wonder Years concert, Warped Tour news and the return of Good Charlotte. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email  

Our first episode of 2025! We are joined by The Early November singer, Ace Enders. At the time of our conversation, the band were about to embark on a UK tour celebrating their 2003 record 'Room's Too Cold'. We cover many topics including the band's history with Drive-Thru Records, their old touring days and Ace's relationship with Jack Antonoff.  The Early November have had many releases throughout their long impressive career. The most recent being their self-titled album, which came out last year. Check it out wherever you get your music. We also premiere the song 'Again' by solo artist Days To Waste. Days To Waste's album 'forget me when the summer ends' is out on January 24. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email    

It's our final episode of 2024! This time we had the pleasure of being joined by Pat and Derek from the excellent Driveways. Our pathes had crossed earlier this year in Pittsburgh, and it was great to spend some more time with these guys. The band has been having another superb year (one quick look at Reddit will demonstrate how much love there is for them within the scene). We discuss their recent EP 'Tempest' and how they feel about it. We also touch upon their history and influences, as well as how they balance playing in a successul band with being high school teachers! 'Tempest' is out everywhere. Chris and Nick also take a brief look back at an incredible year for the podcast. A big thank you to every guest we've had in 2024, all our friends in Pittsburgh at Four Chord Festival (especially Rishi and Adam), and of course, our third member Greg O'Grady for his amazing work on the show this year. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email    

It's been a big year for the band 408, releasing another album and continuing to go from strength to strength. We welcomed Mark Faroudi from the band to the podcast. We discussed with Mark the history of the band, how they attracted the attention of John Feldmann and working with songwriters like Matt Thiessen and Nick Bailey. We have also recently released a beer in collaboration with the band and the Jersey City brewery, Departed Soles. Check it out if you're local to the area, it's a DIPA called 408. 408's fantastic single 'All My Fault' is available everywhere. Chris and Nick also compare their Spotify Wrappeds as the year draws to a close. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

For episode 133, we are joined by Craig Mabbitt of Escape The Fate. Craig was a pleasure to talk to, sharing what it was like joining as the singer for an already famous band and how the fanbase reacted. Escape The Fate are not only popular in the US, Europe and Australia, but also have a huge followings in places like South America and The Philippines. Craig discusses what is like touring in these places. He also explains how they navigate writing poppier songs against the heavier material as well as many other topics.  Escape The Fate's latest single ‘M.O.N.S.T.E.R' is available everywhere. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

It is our pleasure to welcome back Dave Baksh of Sum 41 to the podcast! Dave was kind enough to spend some time with us once again whilst on tour in the UK. He tells us how the farewell Sum 41 tour has been so far, and how he is feeling about the end of an era. We also discuss how Dave reacted to the recent memoir by his good friend, Deryck Whibley.  We take some time to discuss, once again, to talk about Dave's love of Newcastle United Football Club (much to Nick's delight).  What an amazing career Sum 41 have had, as long-time fans, this was a joy for us to do. Chris and Nick also discuss recent releases by State Champs and 408, as well as the final Slam Dunk Festival lineup. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email  

We had a great time meeting Tyler and Evan of State Champs at Four Chord Festival in Pittsburgh earlier this year. Now, we are delighted to welcome them back to the podcast for a full episode. State Champs have a new record arriving on November 8, we discuss how it came together and what the fans can expect. We discuss how often they get recognised in a band their size, and what their favourite UK food spots are. State Champs's new self-titled album will be available everywhere on November 8. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email    

For episode 130, we welcome Christian McAlhaney of Anberlin to the podcast. Christian talks about the recent revival of Anberlin and how the band now operates with both Stephen Christian and Matty Mullins performing vocal duties. We discuss how Christian originally joined the band, their history, leading up to the music they have released recently. Fans of Christian will know that he is also in the band Acceptance, another huge artist. We discuss how he operates this. Anberlin's recent release 'Vega' is available everywhere. Chris and Nick also discuss the release of 'Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell' by Deryck Whibley, singer for Sum 41, as well as new music from Amber Pacific.  Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email  

Chris Messer returns to our show and this time brings his band mate Mickey Molinari. Regular listeners will know that we're huge fans of their band Showoff.  Showoff have recently released their new EP 'Haverstraw' via Manic Kat Records. We discuss what Chris has been up to since we last spoke to him and once again entertains us with some incredible stories from the many years that they have been a band. Haverstraw is a fantastic EP and it's out now! Get on it! Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email    

We had the pleasure of attending Leeds Festival over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. We were able to review the sets of blink-182, Bleachers, Militarie Gun, Neck Deep and several others. We also interviewed both South Arcade and The Oozes, both of whom were a delight. In this episode, we talk through the adventure of doing press at a major festival that we had not been to for a very long time. We also discuss new releases from Showoff and Feeble Attempt, as well as the newly revealed Slam dunk Festival line up for 2025. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email  

We're delighted to welcome back Josh Madden to the podcast. Josh discusses life at his management company MDDN and how that's going. We also touch upon his involvement with the likes of Alternative Press, Brooklyn Vegan and Artist Friendly Podcast. We talk about current trends in the music industry, and in particular, how important country music is right now. Josh shares his UK experiences and tells Chris what it was like watching his brothers perform with Lil Wayne at When We Were Young last year. Chris and Nick also discuss new music from Post Malone, State Champs and Old Neon.  Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

We are delighted to welcome back our good friend Peter Munters to the podcast. It's been five years since he was last on, so there was plenty discuss. Aside from telling us how life has been over the past few years, Peter tells us further stories from his touring days with Over It as well as his thoughts on the scene today. Peter recently contributed to the 'Feeble Attempt' album, which is a project our friend Aaron at Growing Up Punk Podcast has been co-creating. Look out for that when it drops! In this special episode, Peter treats us to a live acoustic version of the Over It song 'Where The Sky Begins' as well as a cover of Tom Petty's 'Wildflowers' which he dedicates to his dear late friend Billy Brown. Before chatting to Peter, we also find a brief moment to discuss recent releases by The Gaslight Anthem and our friends in Eternal Boy. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email  

We were lucky enough to get back to 2000 Trees Festival again this year! It's always a good time there. This year we spoke to Spanish Love Songs, The Gaslight Anthem and Tigress. We also managed to grab quick-fire interviews with Giles Bidder from 101 Part Time Jobs Podcast and Harley from Fandomentals Podcast. A big thanks to the festival for having us, and a special shout out to Jack Howells for filling in on interviewing and filming duties - you did a great job! Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email  

We chat to Collin Walsh, singer for Grayscale, in our latest episode. At the time of our conversation, Grayscale had just released 'Mum II'. This is a deeply personal song for Collin and we discuss in detail the process of how it came about. Collin also discusses where the band is at now and as well as upcoming music. He talks about the songwriting he has done with members of Third Eye Blind and forging a relationship with them. Grayscale have just released a banger called 'Summer Clothes' - go check it out wherever you get your music. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

For episode 123, we were delighted to be joined by songwriter/producer Nick Bailey. Nick came up playing in the successful bands Over It and Runner Runner, who sold a good number of records and toured extensively. Since his touring days, Nick has crafted out a career as a successful songwriter and producer. Some of the acts he has worked with include Marshmello, mgk, Demi Lovato, Backstreet Boys, The Used and 408. Nick tells us about his days playing in the legendary Over It and how he pivoted to songwriting, and what his life looks like now. We also discuss the recent Sum 41 single he was involved in the writing for. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email  

For episode 122, we are at Slam Dunk Festival North 2024. Chris and NIck spend time on site chatting to Against The Current, The Dangerous Summer, We The Kings, Beauty School, as well as the TPD TV team. We also give our thoughts on some of the performances and the festival in general this year. A big thank you to Slam Dunk Festival for having us, see you next year! Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

LØLØ joins us this time to discuss her career and all that she has achieved in a relatively short space of time. We cover her signing to Hopeless Records, the time she ordered McDonald's for Billie Joe Armstrong and writing K-Pop music.  LØLØ recently announced her debut full-length 'Falling For Robots and Wishing I Was One'. This is out on June 7, and you can listen to her most recent single 'Kill The Girl' now! Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

For episode 120, Chaney Elaine of Texas band House Parties joins us. Chaney took a break from their tour with Games We Play to discuss the history of the band.  House Parties will play at Four Chord Festival in Pittsburgh on June 23 as part of a stacked line up - be sure to there if you are in the area! Since signing to Equal Vision Records last year, House Parties have put out their EP 'Side Effects'. Chaney discusses how the EP was received and what it was like writing with Derek DiScanio of State Champs. Side Effects is out everywhere now. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email  

Today we are joined by James Scarlett, organiser and band booker of 2000 Trees and ArcTanGent festivals. James talks about how 2000 Trees Festival was conceived by him and five friends back in 2006. They wanted to create a festival that had a great a community around it and was a pleasant one to attend. 2000 Trees was born in 2007 and has been going ever since, featuring artists like Frank Turner and Jimmy Eat World over the years. The festival will welcome headliners The Gaslight Anthem later this summer as well as other impressive names. James also co-hosts the podcast '2 Promoters, 1 Pod', which provides a great insight into what it is like being a successful promoter, be sure to give it a listen. In the intro this time, Chris and Nick have a special guest in the form of Bobby Grohl from Elvana! Bobby gives us a peak into what it's like being part of the awesome machine that is Elvana. We also discuss Taylor Swift referencing The Starting Line on her new album, as well as music from Mest, Super American, and Militarie Gun. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email    

We are thrilled to welcome Tony Lovato, singer for Mest, back to the podcast. We were keen to talk to Tony ahead of Mest's new single 'When We Were Young'. Tony tells us about the upcoming album and how it came about. He discusses writing in the Hollywood Hills with Taylor Carroll from Lit. Mest will be reaching their 30th anniversary next year, we discuss their legacy and why the band is still very much relevant today. When We Were Young feat. Jaret Reddick is out everywhere April 11. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email    

Today we are joined by Sherry Saeedi and Nick Lippman from Verswire. Launched in 2022, Verswire is a VC incubator for artists providing development and label services. Sherry and Nick teamed up with Mark Hoppus and Pete Wentz when they created the company.  Sherry and Nick tell Chris about how the company has grown and how they see it as the future. Verswire is currently working with Beauty School Dropout and girlfriends, but expect to see more names on their roster very soon. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

We are joined by G'Ra and Rihanna from the band Baby Got Back Talk. Forming in 2017, the band have been making catchy, pop punk songs and have attracted a large following. We discuss the band's formation and how they ended up on Wiretap Records. G'Ra recently wrote a piece for the Boston Globe 'A rollicking rebuke to the idea that rock music isn't black music'. This was a pushback against recent comments from Rolling Stone cofounder, Jann Wenner.  Baby Got Back Talk have put together a mixtape full of artists demonstrating that Wenner's argument that woman and people of colour 'didn't articulate at that level' within rock music is nonsense.  The band will also be releasing a new song and video which will accompany the article and mixtape. Keep an eye out for this soon. In the mean time, check out the most recent EP from the band 'Wince, Repeat', available everywhere. Also mentioned at the beginning of this episode are Essex band Sharp Eyes. If you haven't already, check out their fantastic new single 'Past Your Best'. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

We are delighted to be joined by Cassadee Pope for episode 115. It's fair to say that Cassadee has had a fascinating career. We discuss her beginnings with the Warped Tour band Hey Monday and coming up in that scene. After Hey Monday disbanded, Cassadee entered The Voice in the US, which she ended up winning. This led to a successful career in the pop-country world. Most recently, she has embarked on a welcome return to pop punk. We dicuss all of this as well as what the future holds for her. Cassadee Pope's new album will be out soon, keep an eye out for that! We also have a clip of the fantastic new single 'Past Your Best' by Essex band Sharp Eyes. This will be out everywhere on March 6, don't sleep on them! Chris and Nick also discuss LOVEBREAKERS' recent support slots with the mighty Billie Joe Armstrong and his band The Coverups as well as their long-awaited album 'Wonder' which is out March 1.  Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email  

This time we are joined by Will Nutter of the Seattle-based band Amber Pacific. Amber Pacific burst onto the scene in the mid-2000s, building up a solid fanbase with their catchy sound. Chris and Will talk about the band's influence and their career, as well as how the band operates today. If you don't know them, it's well worth diving into their catalogue. Watch out for new Amber Pacific music coming this year! Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

Episode 113, and we are joined by singer Donots' singer, Ingo Knollmann. The Donots are a huge band in Germany and this year celebrate their 30th anniversary! Ingo tells Chris all about how the band have grown throughout their career and have recently played their biggest shows to date. As well as running Solitary Man Records with the rest of the band, Ingo also hosts 'Donots Rockshow' on Radio Bob.  If you are in Germany, look out for some of their big 30th anniversary plans later this year as well as their shows with Green Day. Chris and Nick also take the time to get Nick's live reaction and review of the new GAMETIME song 'All In' featuring Scott Sellers of Rufio fame. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email  

First episode of 2024, and we're joined by Alternative Press editor-in-chief, Anna Zanes.  Anna tells us about her career so far and what led her to being head-hunted by the Madden brothers. We discuss her love of Green Day and hardcore, and how it feels to interview huge stars. We touch upon the legacy of AP and what the futures holds. Be sure to follow Anna and AP on their socials. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

As we end 2023, we bring you an end of year special. We discuss our favourite guests from this year as well as some our most-played records. We look ahead to 2024 and discuss some festival bookings we'd like to see, as well as reunions and collaborations. Thanks for all the support in 2023 and to every guest that we have had on the show. Lots planned for 2024, see you in January. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

Greywind are an alternative rock duo from Ireland. Steph and Paul join Chris ahead of the release of their brand new single 'Antidote'. They discuss growing up in Killarney with no scene and being the only people they knew that loved emo music. They attracted attention with their first ever recording and rose quickly but have had bumpy ride in the industry since. Paul and Steph discuss how they perservered and believed in their band, and how this has led them to where they are today. 'Antidote' is available everywhere. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

We are joined by singer Taylor Acorn. Taylor has had an incredible 2023 playing festivals like Download and having released 'Certified Depressant'. Taylor tells Chris about what life is like for her now as a musician in Nashville. They discuss her background in pop punk, having a country era in her career, and how Cassadee Pope ended up on a song on her latest release. Taylor Acorn will be on tour this November in the US, and you can hear her latest release 'Certified Depressant' everywhere. Chris and Nick also discuss recent releases from blink-182, The Gaslight Anthem, and The Menzingers. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

It's episode 108, and David Michael Frank joins us to discuss his career in the music industry. In the past couple of years, David has made huge waves in the TikTok world but he has a long career music. David is currently on his 'Private Party Tour' which he has organised entirely independently.  David Michael Frank's new single 'Talk To Myself' is out now. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

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). Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email  

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. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

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. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

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. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

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. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

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. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

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. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

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. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

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. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

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! Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

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. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

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.  Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email