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Episode 122: Chris Higdon of Elliott Jun 13, 2022

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Keith sits down with Chris Higdon to discuss the return of Elliott, their upcoming performances, the band's history, their evolution in sound over the years, the recording of "False Cathedrals", Chris's early days in Falling Forward, Initial Records, what to expect next from Elliott, current music we dig and more. Guest co-host: Vadim Taver of This Day Forward.

Episode 121: Joe McMahon of Smoke or Fire Jun 06, 2022

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Keith sits down with Joe McMahon to discuss growing up in Massachusetts, discovering the local punk scene, the formation of Smoke or Fire, touring the world, the mob entanglement that led to the band's initial demise, Joe's solo work, the band's new LP "Beauty Fades" on Iodine Recordings, life in Europe and more.

Episode 120: James Spence of Rolo Tomassi May 30, 2022

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Keith sits down with James Spence to discuss growing up in Sheffield, discovering music and the local scene, the formation of Rolo Tomassi, the early days of the band, their first US gigs at SXSW, the recording of their 2022 LP "Where Myth Becomes Memory" coping with life during the shutdown and more. Guest co-host: Cory Brim of Glassing.

Episode 119: Adam McGrath of Cave In May 23, 2022

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Keith sits down with Adam McGrath of Cave In to discuss coming up in the local scene in Massachusetts. the formation of Cave In, the band's rise following the release of "Until Your Heart Stops", life on the road, the band's groundbreaking shift in sound following the release of "Creative Eclipses", the recording of the "Antenna" LP and their major label experience, Kendama, our favorite Youtube channels, adjusting to life in modern times, the recording of the band's latest LP "Heavy Pendulum" and more. Guest co-host: Josh Brigham of Hopesfall.

Episode 118: John LaMacchia of Candiria / LaMacchia May 16, 2022

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Keith sits down with John LaMacchia to discuss growing up in Brooklyn, joining Candiria, the band's creative process, surviving a devastating van crash, John's new band LaMacchia, their upcoming LP "Thunderheads" and more.

Episode 117: Brian McTernan of Be Well / Battery May 09, 2022

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Keith sits down with Brian McTernan to discuss growing up, his early work in music including Ashes and Battery, Brian's illustrious career as a producer and engineer, the formation of Be Well, their upcoming EP "Hello Sun", battling depression, maintaining our mental health plus more.

Episode 116: Travis Opal of Hey Thanks! May 02, 2022

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Keith sits down with Travis Opal to discuss growing up in Louisiana, developing a local music scene, the strange story of a label scam that led to Travis joining Hey Thanks!, the band's upcoming debut LP, their creative process, overcoming addiction and more. Guest co-host: Casey Iodine of Iodine Recordings.

Episode 115: Aaron Pendergast - Director of the Blasting Room Apr 25, 2022

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Keith sits down with Aaron Pendergast to discuss growing up, discovering punk rock, Aaron's history as a director, conceiving the idea for the Blasting Room documentary, the studio's history, the many classic bands that have recorded there and more.

Episode 114: Tim Barry of Avail Apr 18, 2022

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Keith sits down with Tim Barry to discuss growing up in Virginia, discovering punk rock, touring the world with Avail, the legacy of the band, their recent gigs, Tim's solo work and creative process, his upcoming LP "Spring Hill", what's next for Avail and more.

Episode 113: Emily Whitehurst of Tsunami Bomb / Survival Guide Apr 11, 2022

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Keith sits down with Emily Whitehurst to discuss growing up in California, discovering punk rock, early and formative show going experiences, joining forces with Tsunami Bomb, life on the road, Emily's new band Survival Guide, learning to record solo, streaming on Twitch and more.

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