Podcast appearances and mentions of Kevin Seconds

When author Bob Suren (Weird Music That Goes on Forever: A Punk's Guide to Loving Jazz) was first exposed to hardcore music as a teen in the early 80s, it opened his ears and mind to to a world beyond his suburban life in Stuart, FL. The Reno, NV band 7 Seconds were a big part of this awakening, and their blistering 1982 7" E.P. 'Skins, Brains & Guts' is a record that STILL gets him high! Songs discussed in this episode: If The Kids Are United (Sham 69 cover, live 1985) - 7 Seconds; Hardcore Rules - Hated Youth; She's My Hosebag - X-Conz; I Hate The Sunshine State - Roach Motel; After You've Gone - Django Reinhardt; Live Fast Die Young - Circle Jerks; John Wayne Was A Nazi - MDC; Mercenaries - Negative Trend; All Tensed Up - Husker Du; Fat Drunk And Stupid - Section 8; Skins, Brains & Guts, No Authority, Here's Your Warning, Redneck Society, Baby Games, Walk Together, Rock Together, Racism Sucks, This Is My Life, Anti Klan - 7 Seconds; Anti Klan - Society's Ills; I Hate Sports, We're Gonna Fight - 7 Seconds; I'm Better Off Playing Alone - Kevin Seconds; 99 Red Balloons (Nena cover) - 7 Seconds

KOPPOD's latest installment in their "Legacy of..." series delves into the influential sounds of 80s straight edge titans, Youth of Today. A band known for their raw energy and impactful lyrics, this edition promises to explore the impact and legacy of a group that helped shape the hardcore music genre and subculture. The Kings of Punk trace the band's journey from Danbury, CT to a central role in New York's punk underground alongside greats like Agnostic Front, with the group developing their sound and making a greater and greater impact on the American hardcore scene as they developed the straight edge ethos pioneered by hardcore musicians like Ian Mackaye and Kevin Seconds. The band's relationship with Krishna Consciousness and role in the early development of "Krishnacore" also receives some attention. Stay tuned for an in-depth journey through the roots of both the "Youth Crew" subculture and the subgenre associated with it. Website: kingsofpunk.com IG: @koppodofficial

About as lifer-ey as they get, Kevin Seconds is just one of those guys. The kind of guy that inspires you to be more creative, more independent, more mindful of those around you. He just fucking makes you want to be better. At least that's what he did for us, and we couldn't be more honored to have him on the show. On this episode we talk to Kevin about 7 Seconds (duh), building a scene in Reno, Cheech & Chong & The Dils, recording THE CREW, internet trolls vs. skinheads, Riotfest, sad band break-ups, triumphant band returns, touring with Circle Jerks and Negative Approach, playing Gabe's birthday party, and designing the first Local H logo. This is a good one, folks.

Episode 137: Kevins Seconds of 7 Seconds talks to us about Podcasts, His Clear Speaking And Singing Voice, Aggressive Punk Rock And Making Cute Shit, Circle Jerks' Keith Morris' Vocal Lesson, Alienation/Community/Aggression & Love, Applause And Finding Common Ground With The Audience, Kepi Ghoulie Talk, What is Success, plus much much mosh pit more.www.littlelostgirlmedia.comwww.jugheadsbasementpodcast.com

This episode of One Two Me You features Shepard Fairey(founder of OBEY clothing) and Kevin Seconds(vocalist of 7Seconds). In this episode Shepard Fairey and Kevin Seconds discuss the 7SECONDS album The Crew. Hot topics were covered like why is the song "Colourblind" is spelled like that on the album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LIVE: Sunday, June 5 2022 @ 9PM CST News, #libremusic and a discussion of Ukraine and guns with search_social. Wikipedia News: May 30 - June 5, 2022 Musical Interludes: "Drinking All Night" by Yulia from Big Boys Fall Hard (2017) [CC BY-SA] "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 from Osaka Lights (2018) [CC BY] "Paranoid Reasons" by Space Recorder from You Said Sorry and You Left Me (2017) [CC BY-SA] "A Better Version of You" by Paul and Storm from Gumbo Pants (2007) [CC BY-NC-SA] "Far" by LINALAB from Desire Paths (2021) [CC BY-NC-SA] "Deaf Ears" by Kevin Seconds from Don't Let Me Lose Ya (2012) [CC BY-NC-SA] "Mocking the Gods" by Cloudjumper from Memories of Snow (2016) [CC BY-NC-SA] "Now Howls the Beast" by Beastmaker from Inside The Skull (2017) [CC BY-NC] "Maiden Voyage" by Let Me Crazy from Eponymosity (2015) [CC BY-NC-SA]

Dan sits down for a return visit from the show's first guest ever, Mr. Kevin Seconds. In this episode Kevin shares the true story behind 7 Seconds initial break-up, the deluxe re-issues of the band's BYO back catalogue, and the sequence of events that led to one of the most anticipated reunions in all of punk rock.

Leave it to Kevin Seconds to frankly and honestly lay out what being a punk entering your sixties looks like, the challenges and compromises you encounter, and the creativity that remains a key focus. A positive force and inspiration in the scene since the 80s as co-founder and frontman of 7 Seconds, we speak with Kevin about making ends meet through gig work, his art and touring - as well as how your musical legacy can be a source of inspiration and an obstacle to creative growth. Enheartening and inspiring, listen to this one if you need a dose of positive thinking and insight into one of punk rock's most creative hearts and minds. For Full Length Episodes And Merchandise Go To https://www.patreon.com/killedbydesk Follow: Killed By Desk Insta: @killedbydeskpodcast Twitter: @killedbydesk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/killedbydesk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/killedbydesk Kevin's Website https://kevinseconds.org/ Kevin's Art Sale https://kevinseconds.bigcartel.com/category/art 7Seconds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8KXnmj_cnU Don't go to this: https://kevinseconds.com/ Kevin's Cameo https://www.cameo.com/kevinseconds?qid=1638152545 Vivarin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePp60uL9CoQ Amazon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAKPoAn2cB0 Uber Demo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBVvGdsZyOg

Today we welcome one of the most positive forces in the hardcore universe to the show: TOBY MORSE! The author, podcaster & H20 front person is here to celebrate his lifelong love of punk. Join Damian as he reconnects with his one time tour buddy to discuss: the whiplash between Revolution Summer DC & NYHC, Kevin Seconds as a father figure, Verbal Assault being underrated, Chris Gethard's story from TOAP episode 51 & so much more!  DO NOT MISS IT! Also, don't miss Toby's brand new kids' book "One Life One Chance" OUT NOW on HE Creative or visit H2OMERCH.COM AND if you want one of the new Turned Out A Punk shirts, visit TURNEDOUTAPUNK.COM Also Touched On: 20 years of friendship Going to see Impact Unit “Never Mind The Bollocks” of 8-track Verbal Assault RULE Positive Outlook The Belly punk connection The Marginal Man cover Embrace Kingface East Coast surfing Not liking the “Anarchy and Fuck your parents” vibe 7 Seconds Meeting Milo and seeing the Descendents  The Chris Gethard story Moving to DC just in time for Revolution Summer Going hippies Moving to New York to hang with Token Entry Underdog Hanging with Sick Of It All Living beside  Living in Alan Cage's closet  “The Hick from Maryland” Walter plays the Sugarcubes and Smiths Rusty and Images Outcrowd Violence in NY The Warped Tour Generation Records The amazingness of Kevin Seconds Recording beside Axel Rose Not loving “Go” & SO MUCH MORE!!!!! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS

This week on the podcast we have the legend Kevin Seconds on the show. We discuss the re-issue of their seminal record, The Crew and what it was like growing up in Reno. He also talks about the fact he never wants to be the "old guy on the porch" when it comes to music. I couldn't be more excited to share so I hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this episode Toby sits down again with Kevin Seconds. He talks about his art and shirts, taking care of yourself, yoga, meditation, live streaming music, 7 Seconds coming to an end, side jobs, DIY, his record reissues, hip hop, jocks, putting artists on pedestals, music documentaries, shows after Covid, driving stories and getting permission to hug someone. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe and visit our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/tobymorseonelifeonechance

In this week's episode of SPOKE, we talked with Kevin Seconds—frontman for the legendary 7 Seconds, painter, entrepreneur, and troubadour. Trust Records (trustrecordscompany.com) has just reissued 7 Seconds classic LP, "The Crew" (available June 25) with liner notes and new packaging, so it seemed an apt time to catch up with Kevin. He opened up about the band and it's almost 40 year history, his life with a single mother, the health of his bandmates, U2's "Rattle & Hum," eating steak dinners with major label suits, and the joys of playing live. Please share this episode wherever you can! Follow Kevin Seconds on Instagram: @kevinseconds and his online store at kevinseconds.bigcartel.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-crawford3/message

If we can walk together, why can't we podcast together?! Today on the show Damian is joined by his hero, from 7 Seconds: the legend KEVIN SECONDS!!! Listen in as the two discuss the formative days of American Hardcore & building a scene from the ground up. From cold calling Iggy Pop's dad for an interview to Lou Barlow's thoughts on "Committed For Life" to the literal Ian MacKaye on his shoulder: THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!! & don't miss the absolutely essential reissue of 7 Seconds' "The Crew" on Trust Records Company, PRE-ORDER IT NOW!Also Touched On:A TV expose on punkFind the X-Ray Spex 7”Having a cool momNot wanting to smoke pot but wanting to hear rock recordsThe Dolls, KISS and Alice Cooper: The make-up inspiration?Kevin and Steve calling Iggy Pop’s dadInterviewing the Chip from Dils, Pat Bag and Joey Shithead on the phoneStarting The Reno Sex Pistols Fan Club to get them played on mainstream radioPutting flyers up looking for punksMeeting the 20 other Reno punks in line to see the Ramones opening for Eddie MoneyThe early punk fan clubsForeigner Jefferson Starship Basteel: Kevin’s “progressive metal” pre-punk band Chuck Ruff: Reno Legend Young Canadians and DOA at house showSearching for Bellevue: Reno’s first punk bandThe Outcast Hour on KSANConvincing the biker bar to book 7 Seconds and making the newsThe Zeros rule!Punk party at the A-Frame in Tahoe Watching MTV all night long hoping to see “Live Wire”Urban AssaultThe YobsThe WrecsDOA, Black Flag and DOA paving the wayBooking Aggression in an apartmentThe PlugzNegative TrendThe OffsNew Youth: One of the original punk collectivesSneaking into “Up In Smoke” 7 times to see the Dils partThe Saturday Night Pogo compilationThe Misfits, Poison Idea, 7 Seconds show that didn’t happen“We got to play after fucking Poison Idea?!”The FeederzJFA’s Mad GardensThe Viva Las Vegas Lou Barlow and Committed For LifeSoul Force Revolution’s influence on NYHC& SO MUCH MORE!!!!!BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS 

On today’s Hard Times Podcast, 7 Seconds’ Kevin Seconds makes his second appearance on the show and hangs out with Matt and Bill to chat talkative punks, romanticizing the scene and the new 7 Seconds reissue of The Crew.

Kevin Seconds is a true American punk/hardcore D.I.Y. indie icon. Jason and Kevin met in 1984 when he interviewed 7 Seconds for Leading Edge fanzine backstage at Perkins Palace in Pasadena and they have been friends ever since. The two lived together in Reno for a time and Jason was roadie on the band's 1986 North American tour. This conversation focuses on Kevin's origin story. We learn about the hardscrabble circumstances he and his family experienced after arriving in Reno in the mid 70's, and how the precariousness of his situation helped prime his fascination with the nascent punk movement rumbling underground at the time. We then trace his journey from curious seeker of all things punk to the beginning of 7 Seconds and his central role establishing "anti-youth" Reno, NV as the home of the vital, nationally recognized "Skeeno H.C." hardcore scene. This episode demands a follow-up and we'll be sure to hear from Kevin again in future installments to see where the story goes from here. Thank you for listening! Music: 7 Seconds: "Fight Your Own Fight", "Fuck Your Amerika", "No Authority" TM pod intro by Jason. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jason-traeger/support

Jason was living in Reno with Kevin Seconds in 1986 when Pete's band Verbal Assault pulled into town on their first tour, they have been good friends ever since. Episode 6's freewheeling conversation starts with a description of Pete's 1982 "Quest for MacKaye" bus adventure to Washington D.C. where he met Ian and Alec's mom before ever encountering the brothers. From there we go to him getting punched in the face by Boston hardcore royalty, the shape of Rhode Island punk in that formative period, revelations provided by early MTV and an extended recollection of the two month North American tour they went on together in 1986 ...though Pete swears it was 1987. Topics avoided in this episode: How Pete lost his virginity and The Fink family's rules relating to the consumption of sugary snacks. This is a fun talk. The first of many I hope, with Pete Chramiec. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jason-traeger/support

"Let's Keep It Weird, Shall We?" Back in 1986 a Goth friend of mine from the Bay Area who got me into Bauhaus and The Cure visited his grandparents in Sacramento and he was hanging out in the park smoking cloves and paying guitar when some dude came up to him and said "Where are you from?” My friend said he was from Berkeley and the guy said, “You should go back. There aren’t weirdos like you around here. That guy back in 1986 was way wrong. We weirdos are everywhere. Anton Barbeau is from Sacramento. And he’s a weirdo in the best sense of the word. He is one of the most innovative, idiosyncratic and fascinating musicians on the planet. The singer/songwriter is an inventive lyricist armed with post modern wit, literary smarts and a melodic sensibility that brings to mind the work of XTC and Robyn Hitchcock. He's shared the stage with Weezer, Julian Cope and Mono, he’s collaborated with The Loud Family Kimberly Rew of the Soft Boys, Cake and XTC’s Colin Moulding, he’s produced a bunch of albums including two by Alyson Seconds who’s the wife of 7 Seconds frontman Kevin Seconds and over the course of his career he’s put out over 20 albums including his new double set Manbird. A dazzling collection of soaring pop gems that jangle and roll and lift off into the most peculiar and wonderful of stratospheres, Barbeau has never sounded better. In this conversation we talk about his self-criticism regarding his prolific output, his relationship with fellow 916er Scott Miller (Game Theory/The Loud Family) and why, after all this time, he’s making the best music of his career .

Harcore Legend Kevin Seconds goes one on one with host Dan O'Mahony.

On Friday August 24th, The Vera Project and Artist Home are teaming up to present "Live From Our Living Rooms: a Virtual Benefit for Washington’s DIY Community." Picture the coolest DIY telethon featuring music from Kevin Seconds, Joyce Manor, Sol, Kimya Dawn, Sassyblack and many many more. I spoke with Programs Director & Senior Talent Buyer Jason Clackley and Interim Executive Director Ricky Graboski about the event, how things are going with Vera Project right now, how we can help our DIY community, how they got involved with the Vera Project and much much more. 

On Friday August 24th, The Vera Project and Artist Home are teaming up to present "Live From Our Living Rooms: a Virtual Benefit for Washington's DIY Community."Picture the coolest DIY telethon featuring music from Kevin Seconds, Joyce Manor, Sol, Kimya Dawn, Sassyblack and many many more. I spoke with Programs Director & Senior Talent Buyer Jason Clackley and Interim Executive Director Ricky Graboski about the event, how things are going with Vera Project right now, how we can help our DIY community, how they got involved with the Vera Project and much much more.

It's our fabulous 100th Episode and what better way to bring in this milestone than with punk icon Kevin Seconds! On this episode we chat with Kevin about his almost 40 years with the band, their devastating break up and find out what Kevin is up to in his Post 7 Seconds life. So join Saucey, Odell and Kevin for all the Digital Clutched Fist we can Rock Together into your Rage Quitting EarHoles

In this episode Toby speaks to friend, father figure and one of his top 5 favorite artists Kevin Seconds (7 Seconds), also one of the people responsible for Toby's PMA inspiration. They talk early life in a small town, how he discovered punk, booking and playing with legendary bands, how the records came to be, touring life and much more! Please remember to rate, review and subscribe and don't forget about our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/tobymorseonelifeonechance

In this episode Toby speaks to friend, father figure and one of his top 5 favorite artists Kevin Seconds (7 Seconds), also one of the people responsible for Toby's PMA inspiration. They talk early life in a small town, how he discovered punk, booking and playing with legendary bands, how the records came to be, touring life and much more! Please remember to rate, review and subscribe and don't forget about our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/tobymorseonelifeonechance

When I was a rebellious teenager in the late 1980’s, I did some stuff of questionable legality. No, let me rephrase that - I did a bunch of stupid stuff and got into a bunch of trouble. Trouble is funny, especially in hindsight? Indeed. Starting with working at my favorite skate shop and managing the shop’s sposored skater team, concluding with a few of the misadventures I had with my friend and pro skater Gator (yes, THAT Gator). This episode could be a road map of what NOT to do if you are looking to avoid run-ins with the law. Call this episode a cautionary tale. I called it fun. This episode also features a brief interview with Kevin Seconds, plus a few 7 Seconds songs from the 80’s as an added bonus. Let’s get radical.

Happy Edge Day everybody! To celebrate Matt and Bill chat with 7 Seconds front man Kevin Seconds and talk edge, Eddie Money and stealing gear because the Sex Pistols did

Error with the last upload - this is the good one! New stuff from NOFX, Kevin Seconds, Western Settings, and so much more! Dance the night away!

As we ramp up towards Ragas Live Festival 2019, we are sharing all 24 sets of last years incredible festival.  3AM-4AM was a special moment for us all.   Ross Hammond (guitar), Pawan Benjamin (sax/bansuri), Sameer Gupta (drums)   Special Guests Renald St. Juste (percussion), Morgan Zwerlein (percussion) join in for the last jams.     Sacramento guitarist Ross Hammond has played on large stages and in small corners throughout the United States and beyond. His sound is equal parts jazz, folk, blues, spirituals and world music.  He has played for Hillary Clinton, to audiences of five and all points in between.  Ross has collaborated/gigged/recorded with: Kevin Seconds, Oliver Lake, Pheeroan AkLaff, Vinny Golia, Vladimir Tarasov, Tetuzi Akiyama, Nicole Mitchell, Lizz Wright, Dwight Trible, Calvin Weston, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Alex Cine, Suzuki Junzo, Amy Reed, Nels Cline, Jeff Parker, Max Johnson, Steve Adams, Ken Filiano, Mike Pride, Catherine Sikora, Scott Amendola, Steuart Liebig, Sameer Gupta, Tony Passarell and more.      

This week we are joined by Josh Robbins from the bands Late Bloomer and Alright; as well as running Self Aware Records. We discuss the year of 1981, full of post-punk, early new wave, and American hardcore. For our album, we discuss the fifth album from The Stranglers, The Gospel According to the Meninblack. Our EP is Socially Fucked Up by Reno straight edge legends, 7 Seconds. Late Bloomer - https://latebloomer.bandcamp.com/ Alright - https://alrightnc.bandcamp.com/ Self Aware Records - https://selfawarerecords.com/ Songs featured in this episode: Jawbox - Jackpot Plus The Stranglers - Thrown Away The Stranglers - Two Sunspots The Stranglers - Waltzinblack 7 Seconds - I Hate Sports 7 Seconds - Racism Sucks Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher. https://punklottopod.simplecast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/punklottopod/ https://twitter.com/punklottopod https://www.facebook.com/punklottopod

EPISODE 40 : Die Laughing Records Radio Podcast . . . Hosted by Rob Trisler • Die Laughing THEME song by Born Sick • Rotten Fruit by Summer Of Blood • PBR by The Next • Triple Shot Of The Week!!! (Segment) • Love And Touch by Gene The Werewolf • Kings Of The Boards by The Homisides • Tarpit by Fuck Yeah, Dinosaurs! • $1.47 (Songs For Years 2019) by Kevin Seconds • go go go girl Commercial • NEWS with Dave Dalton • NEWS : Punk DIY STORYTELLING • Restless by The Vibrators • NEWS : Frequency Within • Struck by Frequency Within • NEWS : The Unfortunate Bastard • Borstal Boys by The Unfortunate Bastard • NEWS : The Hellflowers • Those Days by The Hellflowers • NEWS : Bite • Gone Too Far by Bite • How To Submit You’re Music! • SHOUT OUTS! (Segment) • Shout Outs : Sloppy Seconds by Julia Garsenstein • Leavin’ On A Jet Plane by Sloppy Seconds • Shout Outs : China White • Nightlife by China White • Shout Outs : Ley Valentine • Up In The Air by Ley Valentine • What Is PR? “Band Budgets” w/ Rob Trisler and Curtis Smith (Segment) • Thanks! • Die Laughing / Radio Vegas Rocks commercial, Podcast Intro and Segment intros by Lord Prosser // Die Laughing Records Radio Podcast Official Episode #40 . . . www.radiovegas.rocks www.facebook.com/DLRPodcast Podcast merch: https://www.zazzle.com/store/dlrpodcast/products . . . . www.dielaughingrecords.com Band & Label Merch: https://bit.ly/2DYyXQt . . . #bornsick #chinawhite #bite #chelsearose #thehomisides #fuckyeahdinosaurs #genethewerewolf #pittsburghpa #thenext #frequencywithin #sloppyseconds #summerofbloodband #leyvalentine #thehellflowers #theunfortunatebastard #kevinseconds #thevibrators #davedalton #gogogogirl #jillianelizabeth #juliagarsenstein #lordprosser #robtrisler #curtissmith #maelstrompr #radiovegasrocks #podcast #streaming #newmusicalert #punk #rock #hardcorepunk #alternative #punkabilly #dielaughingrecords --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

1. "Jack and Jawbreaker" by Rough Dreams (from Rough Dreams; https://bit.ly/2IdvyQU) 2. "Willa" by Fresh (from Withdraw; https://bit.ly/2TWPsS7) 3. "Sage" by Bad Sleep (from Bad Sleep; https://bit.ly/2U47bLC) 4. "A New England" by Billy Bragg (live from Roundhouse, London Oct. 26, 2006; https://bit.ly/2HNUcbc) 5. "Redemption Song" by Johnny Cash & Joe Strummer (from Unearthed; https://spoti.fi/2uxuWgT) 6. "Freaks" by Dead Bars (from Regular; https://bit.ly/2VoGv5C) 7. "Sunshine Rock" by Bob Mould (from Sunshine Rock; https://bit.ly/2WPyNSB) 8. "If I Can't Change Your Mind" by Sugar (from Copper Blue; https://amzn.to/2TYzmrc) 9. "I Apologize" by Husker Du (from New Day Rising; https://amzn.to/2YRf32v) 10. "Deepender" by The Beatless (from Deepender; https://bit.ly/2uKVjzN) 11. "Reunion" by Drop Acid (from Making God Smile) 12. "Did We Do It Wrong?" by Kevin Seconds (from Did We Do It Wrong? [Songs For Years 2019], #28; https://bit.ly/2KlP40j) 13. "Never Gonna Die" by Aree & the Pure Heart (from Never Gonna Die; https://bit.ly/2U4spsP) 14. "Typical" by Dag Nasty (from Field Day) 15. "August" by AVAIL (from Over the James; https://bit.ly/2UxXOnG) 16. "I Wanna Keep Yr Dog" by illuminati hotties (from I Wanna Keep Yr Dog; https://bit.ly/2G0lOHU) 17. "True" by U137 (from Chapter Two; https://bit.ly/2CZhrer)

This week Ken welcomes fellow former Boston Punk Rock kid, the fantastic musician, writer and all around entertainer Storm Large. Ken and Storm discuss being North Shore, Framingham, being shocked that Massachusetts is a Democratic state, Boston's racism and segregation, bring back "fine", 90s lingo, Bad Brains, wanting somebody to sing to you from jail, going to an all boys school, sausage forests, growing up as a punk rock kid, San Francisco, drag queens beating frat boys with platform shoes, #MeToo, depictions of rape on television, Barney Miller, Welcome Back Kotter, Mr. Belvedere, AIDS, the tonal whiplash of very special episodes, Benson, the shallow unbelievable characters of real life, The Twilight Zone, The Electric Company, being star struck by Kevin Seconds and Rita Moreno, Jabberwocky, Captain Bob, Big Black's Songs About Fucking, Stolen '68 Blue Mustang's vs. Truckers, Hubba Hubba, Vinyl, why we haven't had a great scripted show about being in a band, Dreams, California Dreams, the Freaks and Geeks Black Flag episode, Hardcore Logo, X, realizing at 23 you should be in a band, meeting Henry Rollins, fanning out at celebrities, Dennis Rodman, stumble on culture, The Damned, The Young Ones, stand up comedy, late night bookers changing your comedy set, being forced to be somebody else by industry, the power of social media and DIY culture, affectation, Rock Star Supernova, Tommy Lee, Motley Crue, Dave Navaro, being a big mouth, Mark Burnett, singing the national anthem, Jenny Jones, boxing, school shootings, Brazil, Monty Python, puppet masters, faith in humanity, the importance of empathy, Toast of London, Clem Fandango, live experiences, Bill Cosby, loving Richard Pryor's comedy albums, bloopers records, Pam Grier, the privilege we experienced not being shot by cops, the great social awakening, Hail Hail Rock n Roll, David Cronenberg's The Brood, looking within, being bummed out by Taxi, how many licks it actually takes to get the center of a Tootsie Pop and becoming the Queen of Frogger.

Mark Pingitore of the Pagan Babies/April 18, 2014 Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Mark Pingitore of the seminal Philly hardcore band Pagan Babies. Mark grew up in the Frankford section of Philadelphia and lived his first nineteen years there. He learned about rock music from his older brothers and came to discover early punk through mentions in the music press of the era. The spirit of punk and later hardcore punk captured young Mark’s imagination. Here were performers that were like him, not manufactured rockstars performing in massive arenas. Mark fell in love with punk and its spirit of direct involvement. Through letter writing, Maximumrocknroll scene reports, a ‘zine, a record label, printing flyers, booking shows, and ultimately playing in the band Pagan Babies, Mark took an active role in all aspects of the ’80s hardcore scene. In the process he met some of the brightest and most creative individuals (including Kevin Seconds and Ray of Today) in the scene and played with some of the very best bands of the era. Pagan Babies had releases on Positive Force and Hawker records and toured the U.S. The band left an indelible mark on the Philly scene and still sometimes play today. Mark’s enthusiasm for HC shines through the entire interview, which is filled with great and often hilarious stories. This interview runs 149 minutes, but there’s no filler here. I feel this is one of the best interviews of the series and you’ll find Mark’s positivity infectious.     The post LOUD! FAST! PHILLY! Episode 48: Mark Pingitore of Pagan Babies appeared first on Cinepunx.

This week on Turned Out A Punk, Damian is joined by Fat Wreck Chords’ boss Erin Kelly-Burkett. Listen in as Erin talks getting into punk and forming a DIY punk label empire in the wake. Also touched on: -No punk in this small town -Jean from Amsterdam moves to town and hated by everyone but you -Bad Religion -Seeing 7 Seconds -The Faction -Running away from home to live in a squat -The radness of Kevin Seconds -No one will buy -Anticipating the Dischord -Older sister as Punk/Parent Peace negotiator -Moving to SF to go to school -Bumming a ride with Fat Mike -Mistaken identity with Scotty from Verbal Abuse: Fat Mike look-a-like -The Fat Wreck Rejection Letter controversy -The forming of Fat Wreck Chords -Meeting Lagwagon for the first time -Putting out other band on the label set up to put out NoFX records -Mike being an A&R -The “Fat Sound” -Shit gets real with the release of Leche Con Carne -Contracts -Trying to keep the family vibe in a label -Survival Of The Fattest Volume 2: a genius label strategy from the label with no strategy -Short Music For Short People -Chris Dodge from Spazz: label manager of Fat -Making sure Fat is part of the San Francisco Punk community -Trying to get distributors on board with The Decline -Snuff: give the drummer some! -Sick Of it All -Swingin’ Utters -Pears: first Fat band to be signed sight-unseen

In Part 2, Dave and Kevin move the conversation along to more recent times. Topics include Straight Edge, Skeeno, changing musical styles over the years, the pitfalls of running record labels, Kevin’s quest to write 400 songs in 2015, and a particular unintelligible lyric in one of his most recognized songs. Check out Kevin’s Bandcamp […]

Dave sits down with Kevin for a discussion that’s at least a couple of decades overdue. Kevin delves into tales of his early life and the formation of 7 SECONDS, including battles with a bully, Kung Fu, particular perils of positioning himself front and center at his first RAMONES show, the large role that women […]

I know that I always talk about this being a podcast that is all about Texas Punk and Hardcore, and I try to sit and talk with as many Texas bands as possible. However there are those times when a great touring band comes through, and I want to try to speak with those bands as well. Back in November I had the chance to speak with Sick Of It All and Kevin Seconds. This time around I had the privilege to speak with Mad Joe of Wisdom In Chains. This was a really fun interview. I hope that you all enjoy it. Thank you for listening. Enjoy the show.

Hello Everybody! Welcome to Episode 51 of Save It For The Breakdown. Here in Austin, Texas we are in the midst of Fun Fun Fun Fest. Thanks to Graham Williams, friend of the podcast, we were able to get access to the Homie area of the fest. This enabled Gjared and I to sit and talk with New York Hardcore legends, Sick Of It All. Later that evening we also caught up with Kevin Seconds of yet another legendary band 7 Seconds. Here on Save It For The Breakdown we primarily focus on our scene, Texas Punk/Hardcore/Metal, but when an opportunity to sit with Sick Of It All and 7 Seconds you take it. Thank you for listening. Enjoy the show.

Kevin Seconds is seated next to me on a small bench just in front of the Knitting Factory. As I prep the record and unravel the mic cords, fan after fan approach the singer. Some want autographs, some want to take a photo, some just want to say hello, but all have a story — mostly tales of seeing 7 Seconds way back when. Punk show stories that prove they’ve been there for the band for just as long as the band’s been there for them. Seconds has been living the stories since he was 19-year-old in Reno, one of two groups of brothers who helped bring the nascent hardcore scene to the biggest little city. At 53, he still appears grateful for every one. The band still tours, now and again, when Seconds isn’t putting out solo records or running a Sacramento coffee shop wife his wife, a fellow musician. In the past year, 7 Seconds even put a new record, Leave a Light On — it’s first in nine years. When he gets up on stage, the energy returns, though, granted, not quite the same level as the 19-year-old who started the group 35 years ago. But like his fans, those intervening decades have left Seconds with many more roads traveled and stories to tell.

I’d spoken with John Porcellino not all that long ago for Publishers Weekly feature discussing The Hospital Suite, the indie cartoonist longest self-contained work to date. Published by Drawn & Quarterly, the book is deeply personal, exploring long standing health concerns that caused Porcellino to be hospitalized numerous times over the years. Toward the end of that conversation, I asked the artist whether he’d be willing to meet up again for yet another interview when his book tour brought him to New York City. He’d only be in town for a couple of days for the Brooklyn Book Festival and would only have a couple of hours to spare, but he happily agreed to devote one of them to sitting down with me in front of a microphone yet again. Porcellino greeted me in the lobby of his Brooklyn hotel a few weeks later in a white t-shirt bearing the visage of celebrity cat, Lil Bub. He recognized me before I recognized him. He looked different than the last time we’d met, when I’d interviewed him on-stage at the Minneapolis Indie Expo a few years prior. Back then, he’d been in the throes of the health concerns at the center of his new book.  “I’ve put on a little weight,” he said proudly. “I just turned 46, after all.” He didn’t look overweight, he just looked, well, healthy. He offered me an English muffin and apologized for tucking into the hotel breakfast that had only just arrived. He was making the most of his limited time as I set up the recorder. After five ten minutes of discussing the relative niceness of various hardcore frontmen (Ian MacKaye, Kevin Seconds and Keith Morris all get gold stars), any concerns I harbored about our ability to fill yet another hour’s worth of SD card with conversation melted away. For episode 75, here’s a wide ranging one with one of the most fascinating and longest lasting figures in the world of self-published comics. Punk rock, buddhism, nature, health and art all abound.

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