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Joe Cabrera (Beauty School) Dec 09, 2022

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Chris was joined by Joe Cabrera who sings for a UK band called Beauty School. Joe discussed the band's recent debut album 'Happiness' and how this ended up being released on Slam Dunk Records. Beauty School have also been on recent tours with The Dangerous Summer and The Wonder Years, Joe tells Chris what these experiences were like.

We will be back soon again with Nick back in the fold.

Look out for new music from LOVEBREAKERS coming soon too!

Blake Evaristo and Brompton Jackson (Action/Adventure) Nov 24, 2022

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Chicago-based band Action/Adventure are taking the scene by storm. Chris had the opportunity to chat with Blake and Brompton from the band right as their debut full length 'Imposter Syndrome' was released on Pure Noise Records.

Chris and the band discuss their history and the music they grew up on. We get into how they balance touring and home life, being at a stage where some members have mortgages and kids.

Listen to 'Imposter Syndrome' out now wherever you get your music!

Zach Blair (Rise Against) Nov 11, 2022

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Zach Blair from the mighty Rise Against joined Chris for a chat as he was getting ready for their big European tour. Zach discusses his years in the band, their latest album 'Nowhere Generation' and their upcoming tour with blink-182. Chris and Zach also touch upon how this type of music has found it's way back into the mainstream again.

Rise Against's album 'Nowhere Generation' and follow-up EP 'Nowhere Generation II' are available everywhere now.

If you're based in Europe, don't miss Rise Against's upcoming dates with The Story So Far.

Casey Cavaliere (The Wonder Years) Oct 03, 2022

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Chris chats to Casey from Pop Punk stalwarts The Wonder Years, whose new record 'The hum goes on forever' is out now. They chat about the new release and all other things The Wonder Years. Casey also talks about his other side hustles from producer to podcaster.

Lewis McKenna (Beddy Rays) Aug 25, 2022

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We are joined by Lewis from the Australian punk rock band, Beddy Rays. Lewis tells us about their quick rise within the Aussie punk scene and how their new album came about. Recently voted MTV's indigenous band of the month, these guys are one to watch.

Their new sell titled album is now available everywhere.

Chris and Nick also discuss a recent Lars Fredericksen gig in Newcastle, and a story about Billy Bragg having a Rancid tattoo.

Scott Russo (Unwritten Law) Aug 08, 2022

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Sorry it's been a few weeks, but we're back! We're long-time fans of Unwritten Law, so we were absolutely thrilled to have the legend that is Scott Russo on this time! Unwritten Law have just released their new studio album 'The Hum'. We were excited to discuss the new music with Scott and we covered many things without his long, colourful career. We honestly could have talked to him all day.

Go check out 'The Hum' wherever you get your music.

Jack Chatfield and Sid Ryan (Grade 2) May 31, 2022

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Episode 80 is here and we are joined by Jack and Sid from the UK punk band Grade 2. The boys have just come back from LA from recording their second full length with the legendary Tim Armstrong. We were keen to hear about their history as a band and them coming up on the Isle of Wight scene.

When we spoke to them, they were about to head out on a European tour with Social Distortion and our good friends LOVEBREAKERS.

Check out their last full-length Graveyard Island, available everywhere.

Charlotte Sands May 20, 2022

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We had the pleasure of being joined by Charlotte Sands. Charlotte Sands has had a massive 2021 and 2022. She has been on tour with huge stars like Yungblud and The Maine, released a single with The Maine and Taking Back Sunday, and a put out a well-received EP.

We spoke to her shortly before her trip to the UK for a headline show in Camden and a huge gig supporting My Chemical Romance.

Charlotte's new 'Out Of My Head' featuring Aaron Gillespie is avaialble everywhere now.

Brian Lada (Belmont) Apr 26, 2022

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For episode 78 we are joined by Brian Lada of Chicago band Belmont. Belmont just released a new record via Pure Noise called Aftermath. We discuss the band's rise to fame since they formed in 2014. Brian talks us through his influences and how the recent single 'Country Girl' came about!

Aftermath is out now everywhere.

Chris and Nick also discuss new released from Cold Years, Lit, The Wonder Years and The Interrupters.

Kieran Kelly (Manchester Punk Festival) Apr 01, 2022

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We are joined by Kieran Kelly, one of the founders of Manchester Punk Festival. MPF has become a staple in the UK scene and is very much our version of Fest! Kieran talks us through how the festival came about and logistics of running it. MPF 2022 is the return of the festival after having to take a break during the pandemic, so we discuss this difficult time. Kieran is also in the band Throwing Stuff and runs promotions company Moving North, so there was plenty to cover!

Manchester Punk Festival returns Friday 15th April 2022! It's sold out, but you can still pick up some merch!

Chris and Nick also find time to discuss the new release from Machine Gun Kelly as well as a cover by MxPx/Bad Cop Bad Cop/Zebrahead of a song from the excellent Mercy Music, who are part of the Wiretap records family.

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