Going Off Track

The guitarist from iconic Brooklyn hardcore band, Indecision talks about his transition into local government as a NYC council member. We also discuss sensory deprivation, conspiracy theories and, of course, pizza!

The singer-songwriter discusses winter angst, the horrors of K-Pop and being in a cover band of yourself.

Legendary hardcore bassist discusses the making of "Start Today," the time CIV opened for KISS and being exposed to hardcore through CBGB matinees.

Andrew W.K. discusses the importance of turning off your rational mind, his first album in 12 years and how he got Obituary to be his backing band by writing them a letter.

Paternoster discusses New Brunswick Grease Trucks, how she developed her playing style and the way social media has redefined the way we behave in our daily lives.

Steak Mtn. discusses his new book Hunchback ’88, growing up in a sketchy trailer park and if humanity will inevitably destroy itself on this upbeat episode.

Carrabba talks about the Florida metalcore scene, getting pelted with quarters while opening for H20 and the impetus behind his first album in eight years.

Fat Mike’s best friend, who was once considered the 6th Swingin’ Utter tells tales of growing up punk in Santa Cruz, roadying via Blackhawk helicopter in Iraq and refusing to blow up a cow in Cambodia.

Frontman Dylan Mattheisen discusses his short-lived career as a Zamboni driver, growing up in a small town and how he shreds so effortlessly.

Kinsella discusses playing music for as long as he can remember, his current day job doing live sound and the time his disdain for organized religion got him into serious trouble.

Jeff Rosenstock discusses art as commerce, his new album "Post-" and scoring a new series for Cartoon Network.

Noon talks about playing in Straylight Run and Fun., riding motorcycles across the country and the early days of cryptocurrency.

Setari discusses playing in legendary NYHC acts like The Cro-Mags and Agnostic Front, his love of boxing and performing at CBGB as a 14-year-old kid.

The keyboard/accordionist for The Hold Steady and World/Inferno Friendship Society discusses his diverse musical background, adventures touring in Mongolia and how he gets over onstage anxiety.

Jose and Edwin of Brooklyn punk band, MakeWar talk about moving from South America to the US, religion and Florida.

Winegard discusses how he became an internationally renowned vegan chef, cooking on television with Heidi Klum and who to talk to if you need truffles.

The former Fake Problems singer discusses how he approaches his online and onstage persona, why being a frontman is so complicated and a story about a house party gone terribly wrong.

Jonah Matranga of New End Original and onelinedrawing talks about being one of the very first people to fully embrace crowd funding and NOT taking the big bucks to license his music to Coke.

Riley Gale and Chris Ulsh regale us with stories of drug-fueled insanity, onstage brawls and existential meditations.

Frontman for the Gypsy-punk band tells of how a woman lured him to Rio, being a darling of Madonna, and working with some of the biggest producers in the record industry.

Vocalist for iconic NYC hardcore band, Agnostic Front, talks about the good old days of CBGB matinee’s and protecting his young brother Freddy (Madball), by bringing him to live in a squat on New York’s lower east side.

Ex-Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinan discuss their new musical project, their creative relationship and jamming with their heroes.

Mariel Loveland (formerly known as Candy Hearts) discusses Internet trolls, why touring isn't always glamorous and bad pizza.

Wedren talks about touring with grunge's biggest acts, Shudder To Think's unique place in Dischord history and his new solo album.

Vinnie Caruana and Brandon Reilly discuss the band’s first record in 14 years, emo night fails, and Jawbreaker.