The Hardcore Record Podcast

The Hardcore Record Podcast – Ep 29 – Two Vinyl Nerds Vol 9 – Mike Bullshit Well, Two Vinyl Nerds series is back, this time with Mike Bullshit of GO! and SFA. Take a listen and then go check out his Instagram page @mikebullshit_go where he spews first hand knowledge of the records he has collected over the years and head down that journey with him. 

The Hardcore Record Podcast - Ep 28 - Bob Otis of Dropdead Running around all these years. Going to shows, bands traveling all over the world and meeting people while having conversations and piecing together connections through those bands and the shows we’ve attended and played. This time I got to meet Bob Otis of Dropdead. During this talk I asked him how he deals with everything going on in th...

Getting to grow up in Jersey and see a bunch of these old bands like Instill, You and I, The Assistant perform in various hall shows is something I have always treasured. It was special to me and I am sure it was special to everyone else at those shows and the people that drove me to them. Then years later meeting Tom outside some random restaurant in Manhawkin, NJ that used to put on shows in the...

The Hardcore Record Episode 26 with Kate of Split Personalities Records We talk about what it means growing up punk, her bands: Negative Nancy’s, Flying Skacer and the Shakewells. Along with her Female run Cleveland, OH  (Formerly Vegas) based record label. Only putting out splits and compilations! So, check out this fun talk and then go check out splitpersonalitiesrecords.com and all these amazin...

The Hardcore Record Episode 25 - Lenny Lashley One day last summer it was cool most of the day and then it got humid, the ac units were not in yet. I was scrolling Instagram as we all do and found Lenny Lashley was playing a fund raiser three minutes down the road. So I took my wife on an impromptu date and we watched him perform.  Met him and Rob from the Union Theater Revival Campaign after the...

Being able to speak with friends about there bands and music is always a pleasure to hear what they have to say and their passion. Enjoy this episode with Two Sixteen from the Jersey Shore area. With Pat, Rob and Pat. 

Catching a band on a whim some time ago – on the notion I felt good enough to head out to this show at a burger joint after hours. This is what I ask myself before I head out to every show nowadays. And then you catch a band that you are blown away by, you get caught up with and end up following them and buying there merch and music and when they play you go see them again and again. Riverbed are...

The Hardcore Record Episode 22 with Swank, aka, Swank of Staring Problem and Shore Style Punk Night & NJHC He talks about glory days of fighting nazis and going deep into NJHC history with his friend and his time of putting on shows all over the Jersey Shore. We talk and connect about old clubs and old shows, old friends where some of the stories need not be told.  Enjoy!

The Hardcore Record Episode 21 with Scott White of Dragbody, Railsplitter, Six Dead Horses and most recently Moving Digging Teeth. We talk about the bands, records, art, his tattoo shop that shaped him into today. What is was like growing up in FL being around some of the most iconic grindcore, metal, punk and hardcore scenes of the 90’s. Take a listen and go check out @scottwhiteart, @movingdiggi...

The Hardcore Record Podcast - Episode 20 - Jenny Woo   I asked Jenny to join me  because I always saw what she stood for and what an inspiration she is   Trailblazing new ways by tearing down walls Fighting oppression within the punk and Oi! scene She is an inspiration to all So, go have those conversations about change at shows, at a coffee house, a bar or pub, with friends and make new friends,...

Getting to talk to Rob was a pleasure. During this talk he asked about what draws me to or what I like about the Bitter Tongues album. I had an answer but as I sat with this for a bit after the talk, I wondered what this bad has meant to me. I expressed it in a poem as this is how I express myself in life.   Please have a listen and enjoy! 3 Chords, Our Truth and the Capacity we Hold in Ourselves...

Episode 18 with Nymphidels. A duo with a blend of rock n roll doing it on there terms.  I caught them preform at The Pour Farm Tavern in New Bedford recently and was not disappointed. Jess has this grace in her voice that pulls you in and has the guitar play into your emotions and then Pat beats the drums in a way for you to settle into and then you find yourself at the end of the EP asking for mo...

 Episode 17 with Consumer Culture  I caught Consumer Culture playing a show at Deep Cuts in Medford MA.  I was blown away at the creativity and the enjoyment of them performing. Talking to them after the show I was able to see this even more.  Since then I have been following them online and getting to see more of what they are about. They push themselves to challenge today’s issues in society whi...

Getting to speak with people from the bands you enjoy going to see is always a pleasure. Take a listen and then go blast some Miracle Blood and hit them up some shows. 

Cameran Sassman Author of In Between Shoes the A Sides and the B Sides. Which are about growing up punk in a not so punk world. Being privy to the beginning of the iconic sound of 90’s alternative bands playing for beer money and a place to sleep while navigating her teenage years with high school band and the infamous City Gardens. The A sides brings you into the life starting in 1989 central jer...

Once in awhile you meet someone at a show even as we age and you get talking about life and music through mutual friendships.  I hope you enjoy this this talk as much as I did with Mike from Not Like You Records and Zines. Enjoy!

Wades are some of the most artistic people to come across my path. From drawing, painting, guitar ripping, graphics, screaming vocals, zine publisher, noise makers. They have been a part of some of the most iconic scenes and continue to enjoy life and being creative. 

It's that time again for you to fall in love with some metal and listen to Andrew and Michael of SkyWul talk about there band and what it means to them. 

One night I caught this opening band and they left me surprised. They remined me that with time and effort you can create something so enjoyable. Check out this episode with StarBath and then go give a listen to there entire catalog. Enjoy!

Here we are back again with the one and only Rob spitting knowledge of the records we own. Enjoy!

Since this episode was recorded before the holidays. I don't remember what we talked about. So in THR fashion, Listen and find out. Enjoy!

You know, sometimes we tell stories over and over again, trying to remember more each time and sometimes they get stuck like that for years. If you hear us talking about a show or a release and have more info or would like to join in a conversation, please feel free to reach out to me on IG at old.man.elliott or The Hardcore Record on Facebook. Alright Enjoy!

It's been many years since I talked with Mike. Last time we saw each other was one his bands shows in Philly upstairs of a bar that looked like a living room converted to a venue, usual for Philly. Today we talk about our punk records and how they shaped our youth growing up together. Enjoy!

Dean! I love being able to describe music that I love and hearing other people describe it from their different experiences is such a joy. It means a lot when he tells me I turned him onto some bands. Dean and talk records of course and being old nowadays. Starting to make me think we should set up a buddy system to get each other out to shows. Talking to your friends as you get older helps you re...

Speaking with Rob Again! Being able to listen to music with a clear mind in my older years. I still go to shows. By myself. I'll talk to whoever I can and anyone who will listen. This life lives on, don't give up on it, get out to shows, feel it again with everyone you can. Start bands, labels, share new bands, get talking and connecting again and again. I rest my heart into yours.