Beers With Bands

On this episode I sit down with Afloat, an emo/alternative band from New Jersey. We talk about their album 'Where I Stand" which came out in September 2023. We talk about what they are doing to celebrate the anniversary and what is on the horizon. Before we end we talk about some fun stories from their time in music. Be sure to follow Afloat and check out "Where I Stand"!!! This episode features t...

On this episode I sit down with A Place For Owls, an alt rock/emo band from Denver. We dive right into their second LP "how we dig in the earth", a solid album that will take you for Ann emotional rollercoaster. We also talk about the decision to self release this album under their own label 'Broom of Destruction". Before we end we talk about some fun moments from their musical careers. Be sure to...

On this episode I sit down with Jam Poetry, an emo band from Queens, NY. We start out talking about how the band formed and got to their current form. We then dive into their debut LP "Pass It Down". Before we end we talk about some fun stories from their time in music. Be sure to follow Jam Poetry and check out "Pass It Down"!!! This episode features the song "Hubie Dubois Fights Crime in Ontario...

On this episode I sit down with Paper Space, a big rock band from Modesto, CA. We talk about their latest LP "Deathlike", from early iterations to the concept behind the album. We also talk about their local scene and the journey they have to take to play a show. Be sure to follow Paper Space and check out "Deathlike"!!! This episode features the songs "Falling Sand Game" and "Impression" from the...

On this episode I sit down with Southtowne Lanes, an Emo/Hardcore band from Eugene, OR. We talk about their latest LP "Take Care", an emotional album birthed from a tragedy in the family. We also talk about the journey the band has been through in the last 12 years and what the future looks like. Be sure to follow Southtowne Lanes and check out "Take Care"!!! You can find Southtown Lanes at the fo...

On this episode I sit down with Enoma from the band Haunter, a pop-rock/alternative band based out of LA & Houston. We talk abit about forming and the journey they have taken to get here and some of the accomplishments along the way. We then talk about their latest single "City Boys x Pretty Girls". Before we end we hear some stories from Enoma's time in music and what we can hope to see from...

On this episode I sit down with Carly Cosgrove, an indie punk band from Philly. We talk a brief history before jumping into their latest LP "The Cleanest Of Houses Are Empty". We also talk about their time on the Wax Bodega tour and their upcoming tour with Real Friends! Before we end I ask one lore question that has plagued me for years, stay tuned to hear what it was. Be sure to follow Carly Cos...

On this episode I welcome back Haunt Dog, an emo/punk band from Philly. We start out catching up a bit before diving into their debut LP "Filbert". Before we get to stories we talk about what having "Filbert" out means to them and what the future looks like. Be sure to follow Haunt Dog and check out "Filbert"!!! This episode features the songs "Filbert" and "Scraggle School" from the album Filbert...

On this episode I sit down with John aka Drug Country, a cosmic country/punk project from Richmond, VA. We talk about what let John to start a second project and how its resparked his songwriting again. We also talk about the debut EP "How To Keep A Band" and what we hope to see from this project in the future. Be sure to follow Drug Country and check out "How To Keep A Band"!!! This episode featu...

On this episode I sit down with Antillion, a prog/post-hardocre band from Chicago. We talk about how the band got together before diving into their debut EP "Aftertaste". Before we end we talk about some fun stories from their time in music. Be sure to follow Antillion and check out "Aftertaste"!!! This episode features the songs "Ochisia" and "Bear Trap" from the album Aftertaste. You can find An...

On this episode I sit down with Matt aka Portside Dive, a pop punk artist from Minneapolis. We talk a bit about his early starts in music and getting comfortable being a solo artist. We then dive into his sophomore EP "Closure" and the build behind it. Along the way we talk about working with Unsigned Pop Punk and his new found love of the WNBA. Be sure to follow Portside Dive and check out "Closu...

On this episode I sit down with Early Girl, a power pop band from Iowa City. We talk about the journey Aaron took from being in Cowpoke to now being in Early Girl. Then we dive into their newest EP "Do I Even Cross Your Mind". Along the way we talk a bit about the Iowa City scene and about their first tour that they did earlier this year. Be sure to follow Early Girl and check out "Do I Even Cross...

On this episode I sit down with No Problemo!, an emo band from Lansing, MI. We start out talking about how they formed and the journey they took to get to where they are now. We then dive into their latest singles "R/Emo Drive" and "MVP" which are off their debut EP "Year Of The Frog". Before we wrap up we talk about doing their first tour and getting to play Fauxchella this year. Be sure to follo...

On this episode I welcome back Excuse Me, Who Are You?, a emo/post-hardcore band from Madison, WI. We get caught up with what's been going on since the release of "About That Beer I Owed Ya". We then dive into their debut LP "Double Bind". We talk about connections to the movie "Perfect Blue" and hear some early band lore along the way. Be sure to follow Excuse Me, Who Are You? and be sure to chec...

On this episode I sit down with Ryan from the Fresh Finds Podcast, a how about discovering new music with good people. We talk about the initial days of Fresh Finds and the journey that Ryan has taken over the years. From taking it on the road to Jorts Fest to releasing a Butt Rock Compilation. We also dive into Ryan's sophomore EP "Changes", and some producer credits that he has racked up. Be sur...

On this episode I welcome back Limp Wizurdz, an emo/pop punk band from Oklahoma City, OK. We talk a bit about what life has been like since the release of "Vile", which came out January 2023. We then dive into their latest EP "Prudence", which seems the group take a more emo/angst turn. As we pepper in some more great stories we also talk about what we might be able to see from them later this yea...

On this episode I sit down with Sydney and Alex from Little Known Tracks, a music centered podcast from Philly. We talk all about LKT, from how the two came together to where they plan on going from here. We also talk about their cookbook that they released. Be sure to follow Little Known Tracks and tune in to their episodes every Monday!! Also be sure to check out Part 2 over on their page!!You c...

On this episode I sit down with Unattractive Giant Monster, a genre bending band from Minneapolis. We talk about how they got together. Then we dive into their debut LP "Jazz?", an album that shows what it's like to mix 80s nostalgia with I Think You Should Leave. As we interweave stories we also talk about some upcoming shows that they have going on. Be sure to follow Unattractive Giant Monster a...

On this episode I sit down with Endswell, an emo/post-hardcore band from Madison, WI. We talk about how the five of them get together. We also dive into their debut EP "Keepsake", which is another very anticipated release coming out of Wisconsin. As we hear some wild stories throughout we also talk about the big this ahead for them. Be sure to follow Endswell and check out "Keepsake"!!! This episo...

On this episode I sit down with Here/Now, a post-hardcore band from Philly. We talk about their most recent single "Stayed Dead" and their soon to be released single "Creature". I also pick their brain on the new "release model" for bands and the decision to release singles along the way. We also talk about some venues in Philly to check out and I bring back the infamous question "Sheets vs Wawa"....

On this episode I sit down with Sunday Morning, an alt rock/hardcore infused pop punk band from New Haven, CT. We talk a bit about the early days of the band and their split they did with fellow homies What Makes Sense. We then dive into their sophomore EP "Forget Me Nots". We also talk about their upcoming run of shows and where you can find them. Be sure to follow Sunday Morning and check out "F...

On this episode I sit down with MooseCreek Park, an emo band from Long Island, NY. We talk about their debut LP "Hope This Clears Things Up" and the transition to their sophomore EP "Copy, Paste.". We also talk about the state of the emo scene in Long Island. Before we end we talk about stories we talk about their plans for the summer which include playing this years PUG Fest. Be sure to follow Mo...

On this episode I sit down with King Pink, an emo/post-hardcore band from Oklahoma City. We start out talking about the early stages of King Pink. We then dive into their sophomore EP "Timelines" and what it took to get to the end result. Before we get to stories we talk about the emo scene in Oklahoma and how it's been growing. Be sure to follow King Pink and check out "Timelines"!!! This episode...

On this episode I sit down with Farseek, an emo/alt-country band from Georgia. We talk about their new album "Who Can Start The Fires?", from the reimagined songs to the new ones. We also talk about the inspirations behind the various album artwork that has been created to go along with the releases. Before we get to stories we talk about their music video for "Pride" and what we can hope to see i...

On this episode I sit down with Thom from Damper, and twinkly emo/alt rock band from San Francisco. We talk a little about early Damper before getting into their latest release "German Shepherd / Pisces Moonlight". Two very dynamic songs that work well together. Before we end we talk about the lathe cuts that they are doing and the future of the band. Be sure to follow Damper and check out "German...