Growing Up Punk

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129: Discovering: Dreamtigers w/ Jake Woodruff (guitar/vocals) Feb 21, 2022

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It's the one where David chats with Jake Woodruff (guitar/vocals) of Dreamtigers.

Listen in as they discuss some of the influences for their brand new record, Ellapsis. They weave in and out of discussions on artists from Rancid to Propagandhi, songwriters Elliott Smith to Dave Bazan, and more.

Ellapsis is Dreamtigers second full length, but the first where they really expand and hone in on their sound. After discussing the influences, Jake shares the stories behind three of the songs from the new album.

Pick up your copy of Ellapsis here:

https://dreamtigers.bandcamp.com/album/ellapsis

Songs featured in this episode:

Elliott Smith - King's Crossing

The Weakerthans - Plea From a Cat Named Virtute

Constantines - Time Can Be Overcome

Dreamtigers - Six Rivers

Dreamtigers - I See The Future

Dreamtigers - For Sally

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Radio Radio #2 Feb 19, 2022

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It's Growing Up Punk Radio, Radio #2!

Listen in as David plays tracks from Sincere Engineer, blink-182, No Pressure, DOC HAMMER, Comeback Kid, and more!

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128: Discovering: Ridgeway w/ Alex Ybarra (guitar/vocals) Feb 14, 2022

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It's the one where David introduces you to Ridgeway.

In this episode, Alex Ybarra (guitar/vocals) of California band, Ridgeway, shares a few songs that have inspired his song writing, and a few of his favourites from Ridgeway.

The conversation covers the early years of Alex's musical journey, as well as rabbit trails about Tigers Jaw, guitar effects, and naming an album after your grandma.

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Radio, Radio #1 Feb 10, 2022

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It's Radio, Radio #1!

Listen in as David spins 11 tracks as picked by author Eric Grubbs (POST). He plays songs from Bad Religion, Green Day, H2O, Lifetime, Face to Face and more!

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127: Discovering: Bodyjar w/ Tom Read (guitar/vocals) Feb 07, 2022

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It's the one where Aaron discovers Bodyjar, with guitarist Tom Read.

Bodyjar is a pop punk band from Melbourne, Australia. Being a band that formed in 1990, they've been around for quite some time, and definitely don't fit the 'new band' mold that the Discovering series will take.

Having said that, they're also a band who have been grinding for years (decades), and it's about time you know a little more about them!

In this episode, Tom shares three albums that have influenced him as a musician, as well as 2 songs from the Bodyjar library.

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126: The January Rewind Jan 31, 2022

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Its the one where Aaron and David recap the month of January.

January came and went in a flash. It was cold and miserable for most of it, but it was also loaded with great music.

In this episode David and Aaron share a handful of singles they are excited about, as well as a couple albums that are early contenders for AOTY.

Singles:

Nicolas Rage - Naked Grape

Gametime - In The Face of It

Phantom Bay - Quit Playing the Blues

Gold Steps (feat. Thief Club) - Stay the Same

Outatime! - Have You Ever Been In a Storm Wally?

Belmont - Parasitic

Albums:

Anxious - Little Green House

Comeback Kid - Heavy Steps

Pedro The Lion - Havasu

Billy Talent - Crisis of Faith

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125: The World Is A Beautiful Place... w/ Chris Teti (Guitar) Jan 24, 2022

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It's the one where David is joined by Chris Teti (guitar) of Connecticut band The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die.

Since their formation in 2009, TWIABP have managed to successfully merge the worlds of post-hardcore, post-rock, indie rock, and more.

Creating such a sprawling, and eclectic sound, leads to the listener discovering something new with each listen. Whether it's a new guitar part, a line of lyric, or even something buried deep in the mix, listening through a release from the band is never the same twice.

For this interview, David asked Chris to bring 5 songs from TWIABP that he could share the stories behind.

They discuss what went into the creation of the songs, as well as insight into production choices and tricks, that Chris made while paying on and producing the records. They also discover some of the easter eggs strewn throughout the entirety of TWIABP's discography, guaranteeing you'll never listen to the band the same way again.

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124: No Bragging Rights w/ Mike Perez (vocals) Jan 17, 2022

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It's the one where Aaron interviews Mike Perez (vocals) of No Bragging Rights.

No Bragging Rights is a melodic hardcore band from California.

Since their formation in 1999, NBR has released 5 full length albums, and two EPs, including 2021's self-titled EP.

In this interview Mike and Aaron run the gamut of the band. Starting with Mike's introduction to the world of punk and hardcore, and wrapping up with the release of their latest record (recipient of a 2021 GUPPIE).

Along the way Mike shares the stories behind five songs from No Bragging Rights library.

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