Up The Blunx is a podcast where two black punks from two different walks of life come together to voice their opinion on a wide variety of topics from bands to condiments to the police. Plus, the occasional interview with black artists within the punk community and music from bands with black folks in them.
On this week's episode of UpTheBlunx, Kevin chops it up with ceramic artist, musician, author, Osa Atoe about the beginnings of her zine Shotgun Seamstress, becoming a published author and the growing number of black folks in punk. ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the songs “Doubles” by Portland, Oregon's New Bloods
On this week's episode of Up The Blunx, Akil and Kevin Tit chop it up about with Dom (Simulakra) and X (Simulakra / Gridiron) who were in Baltimore on day four or five of their tour to promote Simulakra new album “The Infection Spreads” available now on DAZE records. ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the songs “Fading Away” by Simulakra / “No Good at Goodbyes” by Gridiron
On this week's episode of Up The Blunx, Akil and Kevin chop it up about strangers getting too comfortable, getting off late from work, and the deer that wrecked Akil's car. ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Run You Out” by Bazooka from New York off their 2022 release Dimo
On this week's episode of Up The Blunx, Kevin Tit chops it up with the one and only James Spooner about having twenty siblings, creating Afropunk, and his new book “The High Desert”. ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “New Wage Slavery” off End It's new EP “UNPLEASANT LIVING” out now on Flatspot Records
On this week's episode of Up The Blunx, Kevin is at Malcolm X park in West Philadelphia on Juneteenth 2022 linking up with Corey of Move BHC to chop it up about the importance of community, working out strictly for the pit, the ideal future of Hardcore in 10 years and so much more. ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song Beyond Reform by Move BHC off of their 2021 release “Freedom Dreams” on Triple B Records
On this week's episode of @UpTheBlunx, @NotKevinTit chats it up with David Leonard of Copperhead. They discuss the bands inception, going to shows in Richmond, VA and the legendary Braveheart brawl from their high school back in Honolulu ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song LANDR by COPPERHEAD.
On this week's episode of UpTheBlunx, Kevin & Akil are coming to ya LIVE! From the basement of Holy Frijoles in Baltimore City, Maryland where we chopped it up with @blackpowerviolence ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the songs “Straight From Da Tribe of Tha Moon” by ZULU, “Power Violence 2” by Dez Yusef (Crimewave5150), and “Maze of Malice” by Shred Bundy
On this week's episode of UpTheBlunx, Kevin & Akil chop it up about Disturbin' The Peace 2022, FYA 8 and the FUBU conspiracyALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Quid Pro Quo” off the “DOOMSDAY ARMAGEDDON CREW PROMO TAPE '22” from DC's Pilau.
On this week's episode of UpTheBlunx, Kevin & Akil chop it up with Atlanta's playytime about going to shows in Georgia, meeting each other and future plans for the band.ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “The Fun Never Ends” off Playytime's latest EP The Fun Never Ends
On this week's episode of Up The Blunx, Kevin chops it up with Zaine from the band @wacko_backup_page about how they got started, the story behind their legendary set inside a Denny's and how his mom got tricked out of aborting him. Plus, Akil and Kevin catch up in person for the first time in monthsALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “i dont want to but i think i'm god” by WACKO
On this week's episode of Up The Blunx, Kevin and Akil talk about Anarchy, the latest Dave Chapelle special, and possibly developing a program that promotes taking drugs to get closer to Jesus.ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Freedom Dreams” by MOVE (BHC)
On this week's episode of Up The Blunx, @KevinTitFreal chats it up with his bandmate Alvin about growing up shy, the 90's wave of DJ's in rock bands, and his passion for D-beat / Crust punk music. Plus @GodSuedehead shares a story from his time on the road. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “AMERICAN WAY” by Maloso and “COLD MOLDY BONES” by Crawler
On this week's episode of Up The Blunx, Kevin and Akil link up for the first time in almost six months to chop it up about life, End It's recent string of shows, and context behind the hotel table explosion video.(http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Bite Back” by Long Beach, CA's WACKO
On this week's episode of Up The Blunx, Kevin unearths old recordings with Akil from back in 2020 where they discuss internet videos, Snoop Dogg's weed tolerance, and who gets a pass. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “You Killed It” by South Florida Punks NSA
On this week's episode of Up The Blunx, Kevin chops it up with Avery Taylor of Kira Jari (and many more bands) about growing up in Texas, running into each other in Philly, and ripping the Confederate flag off the wall of a venue. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “World Crumbles” by Denton, TX Hardcore band Time Crisis
On this week's episode of Up The Blunx, Kevin chops it up with Anaiah Lei about starting ZULU, the Abolish White Hardcore t-shirt and how he found himself in a couple Facebook commercials. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features “Straight From Da Tribe of Tha Moon” and “On The Corner Of Cimarron and 24th” off ZULU's most recent release “My People...Hold On” now available on cassette and Vinyl through Flatspot Records
On this week's episode of Up The Blunx, Kevin chops it up with Daniel Cudney about the punk scene in Columbus, Ohio, Smashing a guitar during a school function and how his band The Answer ended up on the America's Hardcore Vol. 5 Comp. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Since Birth” by The Answer
On this week's episode of Up The Blunx, Kevin chops it up with international basketball Freestyler, Basketball Man about growing up in Troy, NY, finding punk through the internet, and the origin story of Basketball Man. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Lycan” by False Crack from Hawaii
On this week's episode of Up The Blunx, Kevin chops it up with Zechariah Ghosttribe about growing up in Maine, playing banjo on a spiked bed and starting a business Iron Chain Fitness. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Infastruction: by Asesinato off their upcoming 7 “Loving Kindness Meditation” coming out on Advanced Perspective Records
On this week's episode of Up The Blunx, Kevin chops it up with Izzy Mapp of SMUT about finding punk at a young age, experiencing racism in Europe and playing shows in 2021. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you're black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Bag” by SMUT off their 2020 release “First Kiss” off Iron Lung Records
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Kevin chops it up with Tr3 8cho of Old City about life growing up all over the country, the origins of Old City, and bridging the gap between the punk and hip hop scene in Buffalo. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Sixers ft Murs” by Old City
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil and Kevin discuss shows coming back, old SNL and how intellectuals and idiots have always lived harmoniously. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Drip” off the “First Kiss” EP by SMUT out of Los Angeles
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil is out negotiating deals while Kevin interviews Sienna Mahoney, vocalist of Baltimore punk outfit PEARL. They talk about growing up in Connecticut, Taking the train to New York for shows, and PEARL’s new record THREAD out May 7th via 2020 Records (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Recall” by PEARL off their latest record THREAD.
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin talk about being harassed by the police, Blink 182 and trying to figure out the difference East and West hardcore in the 80’s (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Block Watch” by Baltimore Hardcore legends Stout.
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin talk weight gain, greedy bosses, and how much more tough punk used to be. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Burn” off “The Coward’s Path Ends Here”, the latest record from Atlanta's LIVING IN FEAR.
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin chop it up with vocalist of Chicago Hardcore band, Bryanna Bennett, about growing out right outside of Chicago, being pressured to change the band name, and gripes with music journalism’s focus on black artists. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Brainfreeze” by Buggin’ off their recent 7” Flexi on Flatspot Records
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin talk about Ted Danson in black face, eating Beaver Butt, and Jesus freaking out at people wearing shoes in his dads house. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Can I Say” from DC legends Dag Nasty
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin compile outtakes from episodes past and Frankenstein them together for a full episode. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Let It Fall Away” from TC duz it
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin compile outtakes from episodes past and Frankenstein them together for a full episode. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Forgive Me Philip” from Oakland, CA’s Brontez Purnell off their “White Boy Music” EP as well as the song “Noise Addiction” from Philadelphia punk legends PURE HELL
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin talk about getting loaded at baseball games, the vaccine and following the rules. ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Blinded” from Los Angeles punks Ruined Age off their 2020 Demo
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin talk about Christmas, making a living moving dead bodies and the recent MAGA storming of the senate. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Obselete” from Los Angeles punks Homesick Abortions off their 2016 LP “The Art Of Apathy”.
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin chop it up with Chris L. Terry. Author of one of NPR’s best books of 2019 “Black Card” about growing up with mixed race parents in Boston, his inspiration for becoming a writer, and punk in Richmond, VA during the late 90’s / early 00’s. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “I Think They Try” from Richmond’s Light The Fuse And Run off their 2002 release “All Your Base Are Belong To Us”.
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin talk about not going to college, working in restaurants and a world where chickens learn to harness advanced technology. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song MERCY from Philadelphia’s THE BAD UPS.
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin talk about processing emotions on Tik Tok, Zack Fox’s Tap Out freestyle and leaving the secular world for the church. (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song RELENTLESS from Denver punk band NO TAKERS.
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin chat with Kharma vocalist Jordan Moten about Chicago, growing up in the church and the new Kharma EP “Most Dangerous Game” coming out November 20th on Flatspot Records (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song the title track of Kharma’s upcoming EP “Most Dangerous Game” available November 20th on Flatspot Records
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin discuss American Nationalism, speculating socialism within the military, and skipping school. Get the episode on Spotify, iTunes, or Libsyn (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “I Don’t Mind” by Washington DC’s Magazine Beach off their new EP “Friendless Summer”.
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin talk Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, skate videos, and about how 5 Finger Death Punch fucking sucks ass. Get the episode on Spotify, iTunes, or Libsyn (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Dead Body Fuck Party” from Harlem NYC’s Winter Wolf.
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin chop it up with Rena Hagins about her band Bacchae, how cheerleading can prepare you for hardcore shows, and our shared experiences growing up as one of few black kids at the punk shows . Get the episode on Spotify, iTunes, or Libsyn (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Stop Looking” off the latest record from Bacchae “Pleasure Vision” off Get Better Records
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin discuss predatory culture, Burger Records, cancelling Genghis Khan, and more. Get the episode on Spotify, iTunes, or Libsyn (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features a tribute to the late Sid McCray (Bad Brains original singer) along with an audio rip of him singing with The Bad Brains in 2017
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin discuss taking LSD and learning to respect the ocean, people putting a hex on the moon and conspiracies. Get the episode on Spotify, iTunes, or Libsyn (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song ”Do Tha Right Thing(And Stop Frontin’)” from Los Angeles’ ZULU from their latest release “My People...Hold On” now available on bandcamp, Spotify, anywhere’s you listen to music
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin continue their conversation with comedian Shapel Lacey where they talk about that time Shapel made his principal cry, and more stuff like that. Get the episode on Spotify, iTunes, or Libsyn (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “New Division” from Washington DC’s Chill Parents from their latest release “At The Barricades” now available on bandcamp with physical copies coming later this year through State Champion Records.
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin invite comedian Shapel Lacey on the show to talk about growing up as one of the few black guys in your local punk scene, skateboarding and other wholesome shit. Get the episode on Spotify, iTunes, or Libsyn (http://uptheblunx.libsyn.com/). ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Insult to Injury” from New York’s RebelMatic from their upcoming “Ghost In The Shadows” record coming out August 28th.
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin talk about condiments, flavor combinations and what can happen when mixing flavors goes wrong.ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “No Rules” from L.A.’s Bad Reaction from their “Making Friends Is Our Business” record.
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil & Kevin talk Juneteenth, Alcohol and what little they know about the straight edge culture. ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like to be played on our show; send us a bio and link to your music at UptheBlunx@gmail.com This episode features the song “Hell Baby” from Baltimore’s TRUTH CULT off their latest record “OFF FIRE” now available through Popwig Records.
On this week’s episode of Up The Blunx, Akil and Kevin y’all about their experiences growing up with cops. ALSO: If you’re black, in a punk band and would like your music played on our show, send us a bio and some tunes at UpTheBlunx@gmail.com
Introducing Up The Blunx the newest Hard Times Podcast with hosts Kevin and Akil! Up The Blunx is a podcast where two black punks from two different walks of life come together to voice their opinion on a wide variety of topics from bands to condiments to the police. Plus, the occasional interview with black artists within the punk community and music from bands with black folks in them.
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