AXE TO GRIND PODCAST

We opened the window of listener questions and a flock of Haywire fans flew in. Lots of energy around a touring band, beautiful. Also some other questions. And pipin' hot premieres from Denver's DESTINY BOND and the UK's CANNONBALL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it appropriate to eat pancakes at midnight? Or 3 pm? What about a formal dinner? Let's digest these thoughts while we rock to SPITE HOUSE, SETBACK, FATAL REALM, SWEET TALKER, EZ8, PHANTOM PIKE, VIOLENCIA, SECLUSION, DRY SOCKET, SPEED, ORAGE D'ACIER and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Old and young, fests and small shows, politics and interpersonal relationships! All this and a world premiere from FACE THE PAIN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Print the headline, it reads 'Tracks Inside.' User discretion, check your labels, make your moves, do your dance. Hardcore's finest and then some with HOME FRONT, URBAN SPRAWL, GUMM, SOUL ON FIRE, FAIRYTALE, WEAK SPOT, VAMPIRE, WASTED LIFE, UNIFORMED SERVICE, DRINK DEEP, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking backwards and asking favors, is there a time and place for either? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Found in the seat cushions and under that one chair, we've got tracks galore. Songs from C4, FROTHING MAD, FREEZERBURN, SCRUTINY, RIGOROUS INSTITUTION, END IT, PLANET ON A CHAIN, SPIRITUAL CRAMP and more. Lets go.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything is bigger now, and we can't tell if we're seeing a cycle or a black swan event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some hits, no misses, so let's call 'em all hits. Don't stop the rock with HITMAN, CAPE FADE, MERCY, ENDLESS JOY, FANTASTIC PLANET, MERC, BELGRADO, CRITICAL DAMAGE and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not about the money. It's about the shredded squash sliders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New music is coming fast and furious - is it too fast? We know it's not too furious. So Vin Diesel through the weekend with us and tracks by WEIGHT CLASS, GLEAN, NEGATIVE CHARGE, LURK, BRAINWASHED, SECRET WORLD, RETIREMENT and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In comic book collecting, there's something called 'key issues' which can mean first appearance of a character or first professional work of an artist or the first part of a storyline that becomes important. What are the hardcore equivalents? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get weird with your normal friends and put this on at the school pickup line or on a boombox in the lunch room, I Dare You. Songs from SELF ARREST, BARE MATTRESS, PRAYER GROUP, BODYLOCK, NECROS, SERVICE ANIMAL, DESTINY BOND and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes friends fight! When bands split up, who takes the name? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone needs a little late week pick up. No, no ska, but we got some energy and punchiness to bring you back to life. Some curveballs to keep you awake too, so stay alive with us and songs from ZINC, SOUR, VIOLENT STREETS, THE VIRGOS, DROP STEP, SUNBLOC, CICADA and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whoop whoop. What scenes are touchiest? Are fests in decline? Are we taking each other too seriously? Does anyone wanna play after Haywire right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newer than a noodle, all fresh and no limp. Crack the cans and start a long drive, or tune out of that tedious spreadsheet and fill yourself with new sounds. Tracks from THE DAMAGE, GI BILL, BARRICADE, TETHERED, IMPRIZON, GRIPPER, ROCKET, URBAN STRIKE, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everybody's got a new single, and we listened. And, do you have a nemesis that stalks your every move through life, antagonizing your soul? All that and new tracks from Indy's COLASSAL MAN and Denver's PUBLIC OPINION! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dust off the external hard drive and find some hidden gems. Nothing new new, but maybe lots of new to you... featuring RESONANCE, LOW THREAT PROFILE, MEMORIAL, CREATURES, MAD MEN, PITCHFORK and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Checking in on the internet; not knowing of what you speak; unexpected torus; who needs a new album; conservative influencers are as petty as your local scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music by people who make music. Who knows if it's good, not me! But it's here. Just kidding, it's all great. Tracks from MS PAINT, BETON ARME, COFFEE STAIN, RAIN, PORCUPINE, FINAL CONFLICT, ALTERED BOYS and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is qualified to speak on music? Anyone, of course. Who is qualified to speak on it with any authority? Maybe that's different. Also, the very new invention of headwalking, and a premiere from Illinois own, xNULLIFYx! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's more exciting than new music? Not much. Maybe a nice cold ice cream on a summer day. Maybe. So jam an ice cream cone in your ear and hear some tracks from  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics discussed in speed mode, including Dag Nasty, Laura Jane Grace, skramz, hardcore bands on non-hardcore fests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spill your drink, hum a song, clean your desk, clear your throat. FNA brings some real heat this week including STINGRAY, SINISTER FEELING, THE SISSY BOYS, LAGRIMAS, BOOTCAMP and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are hardcore aesthetics cashed or are they still important cultural signifiers? And what's with the Start Today album art? And, most crucially, a premiere from Boson's own HOW MUCH ART! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices