Growing Up Punk

It's the one where David and Aaron hop in the time machine, and travel back to 2013. The punk and emo landscape was full of future greats, and bands of yesterday still holding it down. Also featured in this episode are your new favourite bands. Jon out FREE Patreon for bonus episodes, and to never miss out on any future episodes. Our Links: JOIN OUR FREE PATREON INSTAGRAM

It's the one where David and Aaron patch up their relationship for the good of the family. They bond over some of their favourite releases of 1996 (except for the one David screws up). Also featured in this episode are some of your new favourite bands; Gametime, Peacebreach, Rocketsuit Rogue, and Among Legends. Our Links: JOIN OUR FREE PATREON INSTAGRAM

It's the one where Aaron chats with Nick Rossi of New York pop punk band Double XP. With the release of their debut full length, 'All A Game', earlier in 2026, now was a good time to catch up with Nick and the band. THEIR LINKS: Instagram Website Our Links: JOIN OUR FREE PATREON INSTAGRAM

It's the one where Aaron chats with Kyle Devlin of Kansas City pop punk band, Gametime. With the upcoming release of their album 'The Fresh Start Effect', now is the time to catch up with Kyle and the band. THEIR LINKS: Instagram . Store Our Links: JOIN OUR FREE PATREON INSTAGRAM

it's the one where long time punk rock friend, Aaron Friesen returns! He's back to talk about his new project Feeble Attempt, and the record 'The Places That Change You'. He's not alone either, as he's joined by co-conspirator Frank Tsoukalas of Burn/Rebuild ad Much The Same. The boys talk the ins and outs of the new Feeble Attempt record, and how it all came together over distance. Go listen to t...

It's part 2 of the one where David plays some of his favourite releases from 2026. Punk rock, hardcore, emo and more! Get the full episode on our FREE Patreon. JOIN OUR FREE PATREON INSTAGRAM Tracklist: Red Arrow Highway - Amphetamines Start Today - Turn My Back Time X Heist - Carry the Flame Chopping Block - Phony Scarboro - Benzos and Coke Out of Line - True Hardship Family Man - Company of Port...

It's the one where David plays some of his favourite releases from 2026. Punk rock, hardcore, emo and more! Get the full episode on our FREE Patreon. JOIN OUR FREE PATREON INSTAGRAM Tracklisting: Human Issue - In Flesh SkyTigers - Coma Chameloen XCOMM - Hot Pursuit, One and Nothing Eyes Of Salt - No Greater Truth Feels Like Heaven - Snow Dunes Northcote - Holding Onto Nothing Softcult - Queen of N...

It's the one where David interviews Scott Lynch of Indolent Records. They discuss Scott's introduction to punk rock, and his journey to running his own label. They also get into discussing the attention to detail put into each vinyl release on Indolent Records. Be sure to join our FREE Patreon and tune in for Scott's special appearance on Growing Up Punk: Radio, Radio. Sorry for the audio issues,...

It's the one with (nearly) 2 hours of music all from the UK. From some of the first, to some of the latest, and everything in between. ***Join us on our brand new FREE Patreon. It will be the home of all of our upcoming Radio, Radio episodes to avoid episode removal from sites like Spotify. It's completely free, with an option of monthly support if you'd like, but all episodes will remain free.***...

It's the one where David plays a bunch of new music, recapping the first half of 2025. It's not an official return of the DISCOVERED series, more like a 'hey, I was in the neighbourhood and though I'd pop by' sort of return. Featuring music from: Midnight Peg (photo credit Shannon Johnston), saturdays at your place, Jools, Belgravia, Little Low, Squint, downworld, Petey USA, Moving Mountains, High...

It's the one where David chats with George Stroumboulopoulos. Strombo is known for his time as a VJ and music journalist, on Much Music in the late 90s and early 2000s. He was the host of alternative/punk/metal staples like The New Music, Loud, and The Punk Show. After his time at Much Music he went on to host various political, and current event talk shows like The Hour; sitting down with some of...

It's the one where David and Mike Assatly (guitar & vocals) of Unseemlier play a bunch of music. Unseemlier is a self-described 'Heavy Emo/Soft Punk' band from Boston whose new album 'I Have A Screw Loose Somewhere' is now available on Sell The Heart Records. Mike picked a bunch of songs from bands like Hot Water Music, Lifetime, and Small Brown Bike and David picked songs that he thought matc...

It's the one where David makes a mixtape, and shares it with you. The thoughts behind it, and the journey making it. 60 minutes of 90s indie and punk. OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David hangs with Roger LeBlanc (vocals/guitar) of G.U.S.H. They discuss their love of grunge, and listen to a bunch of grunge/grunge adjacent songs. Recommended if you like good music that might make you feel like shit. THEIR LINKS: Instagram Bandcamp OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David chats with Eric (vocals) and Nick (bass) of King Thief. This episode also features music from Stateside, You Vandal, Debt Neglector, Glare, Scowl, BE STILL, Pet Symmetry, Midnight Peg, and Vargouille. Their Links: Instagram Merch OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the on where David interviews Roger Camero (guitar) of The Warriors. They discuss the journey that is their new record, Burn Yourself Alive coming out on Pure Noise Records. The six years between their last release, Monomyth , was anything but easy. But, all of those ups and downs have been captured on Burn Yourself Alive , and Roger is here to share some of those stories. They also have a br...

It's the one where David plays a selection of songs from his 7" collection (mostly...sometimes e breaks the rules). There's new stuff, there's old stuff, and there's stuff in between. Hell, there's even some non-punk and hardcore stuff. Shout out Indolent Records, Set The Fire Records AU, Sell The Heart Records, Iodine Recordings, and more! OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David chats with Brendan Schulze (vocals) of Australian hardcore band, ALL IN , as well as the man behind Set The Fire Records AU . They talk about Brendan's growing up in the punk and hardcore scene, starting his first band, touring Australia, and his journey through getting clean. They also discuss the band, and some of what Set The Fire Records AU has going on. This episode a...

It's the one where David shares some of his favourite new punk/hardcore/emo releases from the month of June, 2024. Also featured in this episode are interviews with Tracy and Mark of Cross Dog, as well as Josh of Bring on the Storm. Playlists: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY Their Links: CROSS DOG BRING ON THE STORM Our Links:  GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David shares some of his favourite releases from the month of May, 2024. This is a jam packed episode with 32 songs, and two interviews (Johnny Baseball, and OK Buddy). PLAYLIST Apple Music Spotify  OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David is joined by Andy Frachere (vocals) of Ill Communication. Andy picked a bunch of songs, and David buddied them up with songs of his choosing. It's a hardcore kid's dream! OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David and Aaron break down some of their favourite punk, hardcore, and emo releases of the month of April, 2024. Bassy (bass) of Between You & Me also hops on to chat about their new EP 'Shit Yeah!'. PLAYLISTS Spotify Apple Music BETWEEN YOU & ME Instagram PUNK ROCK RADAR  OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's another pairings episode, but this time we are calling it BUDDIED UP! Mark Johnston, of Knelt Before, joins David to play a bunch of songs, and talk about them. Mark picked his songs, and David buddied them up with his songs. KNELT BEFORE INSTAGRAM BANDCAMP OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David shares some of his favourite punk, hardcore, and emo releases of the last month. He is also joined by Connor Erickson (guitar & vocals) of Barely Civil, and Adam Nigh (bass & vocals) of Too Bad Eugene to discuss their new records. LINKS: Barely Civil: Instagram Merch Too Bad Eugene: Instagram Merch Playlists: Spotify Apple Music  OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITT...

It's the one where David and Chef Josh play the hits. This episode was previously released on Islington Radio.