Your Life In America is a community radio show that broadcasts LIVE on KZAA LP 96.5 FM out of the historical landmark Casa De La Raza in Santa Barbara, CA. YLIA is hosted by Dillon Grove, with the goal of bringing the spirit of hardcore/punk, the struggle, the streets and the voices of the unheard to the airwaves.
SOULLESS is a band from Connecticut releasing a demo in 2024 and consistently played shows since then. Vocalist Mike joined the radio show for an interview and we talked NY sports, Soulless origin, upcoming releases and shows, his time on Seton Hall radio and much more.
Normal Village is a band from Leeds, UK who just put out a new single and are playing tons of shows. Some of the band members joined the radio show and we talked everything Normal Village, football (soccer), radio, America and much more. The band's requested radio rock block can be heard at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2qsGw7V1SmNvt7hxJ7yrJ2?si=XhzCJURKRuCsSboZlcg96w&pi=5wj7qMioTue0D
No Grave is a band from Ohio that formed around 2020-21 and has released an LP and has some new music coming soon. Guitarist Rich Thurston joined the radio show to talk everything No Grave, his time playing Terror, early 90s metalcore, Boston sports and much more.
SWINGBACK is a band from Oxnard that started a years ago and has a few releases out. Leo and Chris joined the radio show for an interview and we talked anime, swingback, new music and much more.
Caged View is a band out of the Bay Area with a new record coming out soon on GGT Records. Pat and Duane joined the radio show and we talked everything Caged View, the new record, Oakland A's and much more. The band made a radio rock block you can listen to at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4E2wlm4WAhirtv6Bw2bHqy?si=O_57UUnMQkmiXIApiygmUA&pi=h2gzs-s-QU25e
Saviour Complex joins YLIA for the second time in line with the release of their new 7 “ Penance & Loathing out now on Extinction Burst Records. I caught up with the band about the new record, upcoming shows and more. Pre order the two sided 7 inch At Extinction Burst Records.
Will Henderson does Power Core Fanzine out of San Francisco and he also fronts Opposing Force and plays in Adherence, From One Hell, Invocation and a few more bands. Will hit the YLIA line for a radio interview and we talked SF, Bay Area HC, Power Core, Vegan Straight Edge and more. Will's radio rock block can be heard at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1grlOeCdGHYGOWkeUf3Wl3?si=Oacwf0K2Qp-0LtUHqFHueQ&pi=g4VEcaIMT9ujV
XL BULLY is a band from New Jersey. They've put out two releases and have been playing shows all over the East Coast. Key and Morty joined the radio show and we talked New Jersey, American soccer, XL Bully and much more.
SLUMPED is a band from San Francisco who just put out an LP “Last Day on Earth” and have been around since 2019. Front man and guitarist Nate joined the show and we talked San Francisco, The Hives, Last Day On Earth, and much more.
IMPRIZON is a band from Las Vegas that started in late 2021 and have released a demo and played a bunch of shows. Their vocalist Anthony joined the radio show and we talked everything Imprizon, LVHC, the radio, California and much more.
NEGATIVE FORCE is a band from New Jersey, they just put out a new promo and have an EP “Demolition” to check out. They have also played tons of shows since forming in 2022. Negative Force frontman Ricky joined the radio show for an interview and we talked NJHC, Negative Force 2025 plans, hardcore and much more.
Marshal from The Warriors joined the radio show on 12/28/2024 to talk War is Hell re-release, current Warriors stuff, Tehachapi, Dodgers, Showcase Theatre and everything else The Warriors.
Kat is a master of photography and art. She's worked with artists like Janalle Monae and Jimmy Eat World, and she runs the Sound and Fury media team. She tours with bands working as a photographer and also does graphic design. She joined the show and we talked Dodger parade, photographing hardcore, shooting big festivals, Ma$e, Oakland A's, Packers and much more. Check out Kat's radio playlist at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0TJZygrlwe0C4vfvS3dI6h?si=ITJNOL04SJ2GXIL7LlBCTA&pi=u-NDPJMvAxQkqx
Gina Almaguer plays in Sheer, Human Garbage, Grave School and also has a solo project called Linda Susan. She joined the radio show for a live interview and we talked her history with music, learning and playing different instruments, Grave School, Dodgers and much more. Check out Gina's playlist she made for the radio at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5PxJzQooFFIi4U9MZJkRtG?si=09e20d04c0a2443d
PUNITIVE DAMAGE is a hardcore punk band from Vancouver BC. They just released an EP “Hate Training” on Convulse Records. I had the whole band on the show live from their Southeast tour and we talked Hate Training, Vancouver, Go It Alone, touring, band origin and more.
Breakneck Flow is band from Eugene, Oregon that formed in 2018. They have wrote, recorded, mixed, mastered and released an LP and EP since then. They have played tons of shows and toured the West Coast. I had three of the members on the radio for an interview and we talked Eugene, hc in Oregon, video games, the radio and everything Breakneck Flow.
CUTDOWN is a band from New Jersey who just put out a new record “To the Grave” on Scheme Records. I had Cutdown vocalist Avery on the show and we talked Sopranos, Dave Blunts, West Coast Tour, fast hardcore, Cutdown origin and more.
KONSPIRACY is a new band having just played their second show and put out a demo. This band is playing a sound for fans of Unified Right and hardcore punk that doesn't sound perfect. They also have linked with Enthusiasm for Ruin Zine to put out their demo on tape for EFR 001. I had the whole band call in live from their gig at Rapid Skateshop in Simi Valley, CA.
I had Adam from CMI back on the show to catch up with him about how crazy the band has taken off since our first interview a little over a year ago. We talked working out on the road, touring the world, being a punk band, Cubs and much more. Adam made a playlist for the radio which you can listen to below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ZN9Vi91YYxhVQM9n4SCPJ?si=4acebb0460454bce
Sound and Fury 2024 took place at Exposition Park in Los Angeles on July 13th and 14th, and also a featured an entire week leading up shows and events. I had Tony Bertolino (Bent Blue) join me on the show to talk about this year's Sound and Fury.
No Guard is a a band from Springfield, Illinois. Since their start in 2023 they have put out a demo and an EP and they have played shows all over the midwest and east coast. I had Bee the No Guard bassist on the show and we talked Springfield hardcore, building a scene in a small town, No Guard, skinhead culture and much more. The radio playlist Bee made can be heard at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HX2rIzjHgmilhbnqUMGsH?si=3579ad0cafc54311
Watch Your Fall is a new band from Ventura County who has already played over 15 shows and put out an EP in less than a year. I had front man Adam on the show and we talked metalcore, Burden of Being EP, food, gaming, WYF and much more.
Flyover Fest is a hardcore fest that has been running for awhile in Tulsa, Oklahoma. You might recognize it as Promcore which was the name it operated under for many years. This year the fest returns to Tulsa, bigger than ever, and with an insanely stacked lineup. James Carroll who is one of the two minds behind the fest joined YLIA to talk about this year's fest and much more.
End of Dayz is a band from Seattle, WA and they just put out one of the best records of 2024. I had the whole band on the radio to talk about Searching for a Way Out, NWHC, moshing, gaming, End of Dayz and much more. The band made a rock block for the radio which you can listen to at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/200XDWK0XVYr6ZhFoU5aQf?si=f754e5e381c142d0
APEX PREDATOR is a band from Federal Way, Washington with members from Odd Man Out, GAG and Crawl Space. They just put out their debut LP "Jesus Wept" on LDB Records and I had their vocalist Casey on the call in the show. We talked food, movies, moshing, Federal Way, Apex Predator and more. Casey made a rock block for the radio show which can be heard at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5cQszf2AoFO4XFiOHicBmF?si=7b699d1366394149
Jeff Caffey sings in the band Odd Man Out. He also currently plays drums in Change and GAG, and periodically plays in Raw Brigade. Jeff is a legend and one of the coolest and nicest people I have ever interviewed. We talked Seattle, Odd Man Out, straight edge, his band resume, exercise, hardcore and much more. Jeff made a playlist for the radio which you can hear at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61kTIqUgjKhYikKGItziGz?si=4c123521791d49e9
COLLATERAL is band coming out of South Florida, releasing their demo in 2023 and a seven inch in February 2024. They have played all over the US already and I had guitarist Tobby on the radio show for an interview on 5/18/2024. We talked South Florida, Miami Heat, Collateral origin, demo and We Still Know, Collateral lyrics and much more. Tobby made a rock block for the radio which you can listen to at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4y3qzZFq7sQTv5JV9Wd95h?si=e679b256a9c947ed
Seltzer is a band from San Jose, CA and features members of Gulch, Big Boy, Dare and Eightfold Path. They have played a handful shows after releasing their debut EP Chromatic in 2023. Reise, guitarist and main writer for Seltzer joined YLIA for a radio interview on 5/4/2024. We talked the Selzter origin, San Jose, NBA, Chromatic EP, the Seltzer sound, California and much more. Reise's playlist that was played on the radio can be heard at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3j0p4exjXSqHpOCrQKoBQe?si=b6afdacbdb9c4d42
FIELD OF FLAMES is a straight edge band from San Jose, CA. In the last few years the Bay Area hardcore scene has blown up and is recognized internationally, but Field of Flames has been doing since putting out their demo in 2017. I had vocalist Justin Martinez on the radio with me for an interview on 4/27/24 and we talked San Jose Sharks, Blood for Blood, FOF origin, straight edge and much more. Justin made a rock block that can be heard at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ym2hw3dDaUWfk0LGub1Dl?si=cu-2K6trT4afbFvXam_CbA&pi=u-DGcX4ZcgR7K9
KHASM is a band from Las Vegas who is pulling off a sound unlike most of what you hear coming out in hardcore right now. I had guitarist Jett on the show for a radio interview and we talked Las Vegas, LVHC, food, Khasm and much more. Khasm has a new record coming out in the near future and they are actively playing shows. Check out the rock block Jett made for the radio at the link below and listen to Khasm on all streaming platforms. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4y3qzZFq7sQTv5JV9Wd95h?si=cf8a9227ff47401b
HEREDITARY is a band outta San Diego that is actively playing shows and has put out 2 killer EPs already. I had guitarist Nate Delgallego join the radio show and we talked everything Hereditary, San Diego hardcore, Forever Ending Records, Nate's solo project and more. Check out the link below for the rock block Nate made for the show. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/488AFhTabO6fdGTMd9FvOq?si=310e7a68a8784c02
Approaching the launch of YLIA on a new radio station I had my friend Nick (PD, In Time, Enthusiasm for Ruin Zine) on as apart of my final demo for KCSB radio. I had the whole band on air with me in June 2022 so I caught up with Nick about what's been up. The beginning of the episode features two new unreleased songs from Plausible Deniability and there are some songs picked by Nick on the back end of the episode. We caught up on PD shows and upcoming music, bikes, fast music in 2024 and more.
Saviour Complex is a band from Moorpark, CA who just released a LP "Chance Your Arm" on Extinction Burst records. They have been a band since 2021 and have long roots in the Ventura County hardcore scene. Dylan, Spencer and Frankie joined the show for a live radio interview on 12/11/2023 on KZAA LP 96.5 FM. We talked the writing, recording and everything on the new LP, origin of Saviour Complex, personal music history of each member, starting Saviour Complex after years of playing hardcore and much more.
Squint is a band out of St Louis, MO that formed in late 2021 and have put out two EPs, toured and had a very busy 2023. Front man Brennan joined the show for a live radio interview on KZAA 96.5 FM on Monday 11/27/2023. We talked St. Louis, Provel cheese, the current St Louis HC scene, Squint origin, Squint LP and 2024 plans and much more. The end of the show features a 20 minute rock block made by Brennan that can also be heard at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2eh3YHJ4aDUpNI6yqwdEmn?si=c9d87197c2404084
The Runts are punk band from Northeast Los Angeles that have been around since the early 2000's and reformed a few years ago. Since their return they have played tons of shows including Sound and Fury 23 and a rooftop, put out some new music and are currently playing a string of final shows before playing last official shows at the Lodge Room in February 2024. The Runts vocalist Nick called in the radio station for a live interview on 11/2/23 on KZAA 96.5 FM and we talked The Runts origin, history and current stuff, final shows, playing punk and hardcore shows, LA's infamous backyard punk world and much more. You can also check out the playlist Nick made for radio at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lLaa1tYwvZ13CjPQ2SmYw?si=088ac3ac7ce64d37
Funny Degenerate is one of the best pages on Instagram especially if you like to gamble, party and bet on sports. The man behind Funny Degenerate hit the radio station phone line for a live interview on KZAA 96.5 FM on 10/19/2023. We talked casinos, hanging out with Mikki Mase, weed in 2023, sports betting, being a content creator and much more. We also laid out some of our favorite bets for the rest of the week. Follow on IG @funnydegenrate
Doomsday is a band from the Bay Area and one of the best live bands I have seen in awhile. They just put out a new EP on Creator Destructor which you can preorder at www.creator-destructor.com. Front man Carlos joined the show for a live radio interview on 10/12/2023 on KZAA LP 96.5 FM and we talked everything Doomsday, moving from Puerto Rico to the US, metal and HC, Iron Age and much more. The last 20 minutes of the show is a 20 minute rock block made by Carlos which you can also hear at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0D9eNrfbBxbTJxIw4WORui?si=15ada7e2dfd24d70
Wreckage is a band out of Connecticut who put out one of the best records of 2023 and have been very active this year. Front man Noah hit the YLIA phone line for a live radio interview on KZAA 96.5 FM on 10/5/2023. We talked Connecticut, Wreckage origin and discography, Connecticut HC and much more. The end of the episode features a 20 minute rock block made by Noah, which you can also hear at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/599Tx8hZcj0eI511ykjs7P?si=3e2091455a7846f9
COSMIC JOKE is a band from the San Fernando Valley and Southern California. They put out a 5 song demo in 2021 and they've played a ton of gigs since then including Tied Down Fest in Detroit earlier this year. Mac Miller the vocalist of the band hit the radio station phone line for a live interview on 9/25/2023 on KZAA 96.5 FM. We talked Anaheim Ducks, working on the postal service/deathcab tour, everything Cosmic Joke, Cosmic Joke LP, KROQ and much more. The end of the episode features a 20 minute rock block made by Mac. You can listen to the playlist at the link below.
WIDE MAN is a band out of Denver, Colorado who have toured through the West Coast, put out a few releases in the past couple years. I got to see them in Oxnard in July 2023 and had the chance to meet Walker and he called in the radio station on 9/1/23 on KZAA 96.5 FM for an interview. We talked WIDE MAN, living in Denver, New Orleans Saints, the Rockies, WIDE MAN LP and much more. The last 20 minutes of the episode features a rock block made by Walker, which you can also listen to at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iwNo6vRG7uDDUTOGEalP4?si=qyCeVwcPTyyuJSMpg1IhFg
CONTENTION is a straight edge band from Tampa, Florida and the first Florida hardcore interview to happen on YLIA ever. Front man Cosmo Vidussi joined the show for a live radio interview on 8/24/2023 on KZAA LP 96.5 FM. We talked Tampa HC, upcoming Contention LP, touring Europe, OxyContin and evil Pharma, straight edge and much more. The end of this show features a radio rock block made by Cosmo, which you can also listen to at the link below. Shout out Crazy Dave and Danny Dogpound. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Bka3OsiOqJy8RMhNLXnZW?si=e8cb0852fa4b4ba8
A guest that needs no introduction but you know him from Have Heart, Fiddlehead, Free, Wolf Whistle, Free and more. Pat Flynn joined the show for a live radio interview on 8/10/2023 on KZAA LP 96.5 FM. We talked college radio, the origin of Fiddlehead, some details on Springtime and Blind, the new Fiddlehead record and singles, lyrical inspiration and much more. The end of the episode features a radio rock block made by Pat. You can also listen at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3s3NS875ndyyxKtzsAGmHl?si=ccd8c25015424ef2
Sound and Fury 2023 took place during the entire week of 7/24 - 7/30 including multiple pre shows and after parties. The main fest happened outside at Exposition Park in Los Angeles, CA over the weekend and featured bands from all over the world both hardcore and adjacent genres. My friend Nick Bryden (In Time, Plausible Deniability) joined YLIA to recap the weekend with me live on KZAA 96.5 FM on 8/3/2023. We talked fest elements, lineups, best crowd responses, best sets and much more. Below is a playlist of some of our favorite songs performed over the weekend. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4gMxw8YIotcIvYWnCvsCsz?si=b41cc3f52f1d461e
BIG BOY is a band out of San Jose that started in 2019 and they have put out a few releases on DAZE and played shows all over. Big Boy is easily one of the best live bands I've ever seen and one of my favorite bands doing it right now. Front man Brandon Flores called in the radio station for a live interview on KZAA 96.5 FM on 7/10/23. We talked the origin of Big Boy, San Jose, RBS, Big Boy lyrics and sound, CD's, radio and much more. The end of the episode features a radio rock block made by Brandon, you can listen to it with the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/08bhYnPTP5bDi8hZZFRBUL?si=e3430b624d464921
JINX is a band out of Southern California who have toured all over the place and played with bands like Fiddlehead, Scowl, Glitterer, Drain and Judiciary. Jon and Alan from JINX hit the radio station phone line on 6/15/23 on KZAA lp 96.5 FM and we talked radio, everything JINX, crap sunglasses ad, Fiddlehead, lyrical inspirations, playing hardcore bills, moshing and much more. The last 20 minutes are a playlist made by the band, which you can also hear by clicking the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hKSvaWYhx7CHdfDgL0geH?si=21586c1e628c4654
Cola Boyy is an artist with a history in punk and hardcore in Southern California who started his solo project Cola Boyy about ten years ago and has toured with MGMT and played shows all over Europe. Cola Boyy joined the show for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 6/8/2023 and we talked his history with punk and hardcore, playing in bands in Oxnard, the history of Cola Boyy from Soundcloud to touring with MGMT, lyrical inspiration and much more. Check out Cola Boyy's radio rock block at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/75utxTEY75LnfJhuO08wTM?si=2361657603fd4964
AFFLICTION is a new straight edge band out of Ventura County (805), CA made up of 15-18 year olds. They have been apart of the local scene for some time now and formed the band about 5 months ago. They have played a few shows already and are in the process of recording a demo. I had the whole band on the radio on 5/25/2023 on KZAA 96.5 FM for an interview. We talked the origin of the band, straight edge, influences, moshing, the 805 hardcore scene, Panda Express and much more. The last 20 minutes of the episode is a playlist made by the band. You can also listen to the playlist with the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7gXvQZb8HRHTToY7L4mlTY?si=ef77b50c5ddc4608
TRASH CANT is a band of three 16-17 year old kids out of Ventura, CA that started last year and have been playing a bunch of local shows. I had the band call in the radio station for a live interview on 5/18/23 on KZAA LP 96.5 FM. We talked everything Trash Cant, 805 hardcore, the current 805 music scene, influences, moshing and much more.
COMBUST is a band outta New York who put out the best hardcore record of 2022 and have played all over the world in the last few years. Front man Andrew Vacante joined YLIA for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 5/4/2023. We talked Combust origin and inspiration, Ceremony, moshing, current Combust stuff, Casino, Mets, baseball bets and much more. The last 20 minutes of the episode is a playlist made by Andrew, you can listen to the playlist at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7v12mEpZIrQAkXaT2BnroG?si=c4a46b607b18412f
HUMAN GARBAGE is a hardcore punk band from San Fernando Valley. Aldo the front man for HG and mind behind Criminalized, hit the radio station phone line for a live radio interview on KZAA 96.5 FM on 4/20/2023. We talked upcoming Human Garbage LPs, Dodgers, SFV, Criminalized, punk, the radio and much more. The end of the episode features a rock block made by Aldo, which you can also listen to by clicking the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jgw9j6ZiVEhtL8Vbr1nP8?si=f7f528559b96435c
Conservative Military Image has been a band just over a year and has already released a ton of great music and is actively playing shows all over the country. Adam the vocalist of CMI hit the radio station phone line for a live radio interview on 4/13/2023 on KZAA 96.5 FM. We talked the origin of CMI, upcoming shows and an LP, sports, burpees, the skinhead culture, the army, Chicago and much more. The end of the episode features a 20 minute playlist made by Adam which you can also listen to at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/70SQ58C5jYsaMPuboUdKwy?si=90547f4ff1f94ad6