Beers With Bands

On this weeks episode I sit down with Charlie from Floor Space, a punk rock band from Allentown, PA. We start out talking about the forming of the band and what's been going on in the five years leading up to their latest release. We then dive into their newest album "Nothing Makes Sense", from sounds clips used to songs the process behind recording. I felt something very nostalgic feeling while l...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Unturned, a pop punk band from Minneapolis. We start out talking about some of their early shows in their career, quick shoutout to their parents for taking them around the Twin Cities to all of the house venues. We then dive right into their debut LP "Dreams Of Being On Television". This is such a summer record and it hits so well. In my opinion its as if you...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Ian aka The City View, a synthy solo project from New Hampshire. We start out talking what got Ian into this lane of music. We then dive into his full length that came out last year called "Rain For The Ready", a great album that showcases what Ian can do. While being synthy their are good underlying tones of emo throughout. We then go over his latest singles...

On this weeks episode I sit down with America Part Two, a rock band from New Jersey. We start out talking about how the band formed and got to where they are now. I was able to catch them in between their two summer tours that are promoting their new EP "AP2-niverse". "AP2-niverse" is a jam packed EP that truly does not feel like just five songs. We chat all about the EP, from the recording proces...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Careful Gaze, a post-hardcore band from Minneapolis. We start out talking about how the band from, from starting in Iowa to transitioning/rebranding in Minneapolis. We then dive in to their latest release "Wrath Like Flowers Upon My Brow", a collection of 11 songs that are just packed with not just emotion but technicality as well. Its hard to put into words h...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Glory Days, a punk/alternative rock band from Chicago. We start out talking about how the band formed and landing with the solid up that they have now. We also dive into their latest release "Well Enough", a solid punk rock jam that you really can't help but sing along to. We also talk about what we can expect coming up from these dudes. This was a fun episode...

On this weeks episode I sit down with overtheweather, a yinzercore/emo band from Pittsburgh. We start out talking about how they formed and what's lead up to this point in 2022. We dive into their latest EP "Party Socks", which is an amazing EP packed with so many elements that it feels more like a full length. We also talk about the music video they did for the song "Party Socks", from which hits...

On this weeks episode I sit down with my new friends over at the Your Band Is Garbage Podcast, Jacob and Robin. Like the title mentions this is Part 2, you can catch Part 1 over on their channel so be sure to go check it out and then head back over here. We talk about what makes YBIG their own and what kind of vibes you can expect. We do go down some rabbit holes but it was an all around great tim...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Emily aka How I Became Invisible, a trans punk space emo project from Philly. We start out talking what lead Emily to start this project and the path that she has taken to get to this point. We skim over her giant collection of music before coming to her latest release "Another Ceiling". "Another Ceiling" is packed with different genres and sounds that really...

One this weeks episode I sit down with Driving Underwater, a whatevercore band from New Jersey. We start out talking about how the band formed and getting to this solid trio that they have. We dive right into their new material starting with "Angry", from the start you get hooked with the driving guitar then you get hit with these powerful lyrics and then you get this dramatic finish *chefs kiss*....

On this weeks episode I sit down with Matt from Troubled Minds, a pop punk band from Phoenix. We start out talking about how Troubled Minds formed and getting to this point now. We talk a bit about their their early releases and the singles that came out prior to their new stuff. Speaking of new stuff we dive into their single "Like I Used To Be", from the twinkly riff at the beginning to the catc...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Jake aka The Merrier who has a collaborative dream pop project. We start out talking about how Jake came up with the idea for this project and the decision to use a different vocalist on every track rather than his own. The idea to use different vocalist on every track really helps expand the overall range or emotion rather than tying it to one style. Next we...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Doug, a singer/songwriter that goes by the name Develmā'ker (pronounced devil-may-care). We start out talking about what lead Doug to start this project and the obstacles he had to over come to get this going. We then dive into part 1 of his debut album "Antonym". This first part features just three songs but they are packed with tons of emotion. If you are lo...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Jovi and Shrew from the band Mace, a mixed genre band from Boston. We spend out 4/20 evening doing what any normal adult is doing and talk about their band while having a chill time! We start out talk about how the dudes formed Mace and we go over some of their past releases. Next we dive into their debut full length "Unclothed & Unbothered". There are so...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Neal aka SeeMoreGlass, a solo artist from Ohio. We start out talking about how Neal came up with the idea behind SeeMoreGlass and leading up to his latest release. Speaking of releases we go over "Roaring Paper Spring" which was 4 years in the making. This is an album that has a wide range of styles from pop rock to some pop punk and some twang. Neal also had...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Alex aka Rare Candy, an indie folk pop artist from Chicago, and drink some 40s. We start out talking about how Alex got the idea for Rare Candy and the decision to start the project. We dive into his latest release "Nowhere To Go//Get To Know You" and his writing process behind his music. "Nowhere To Go" has this crazy and funky background that hooks you in an...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Highwind, a pop/rock duo from New Jersey. We start out talking about how the Highwind started as a solo project that Chris had started and the evolution of the project with adding the Dan into the mix. The three of us talk the evolution of the project, starting out as a pop punk band and transforming into the pop/rock sound that they have now. We then dive int...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Only The Strong, a pop punk/easycore band from Calgary, Canada. We first start out talking about how the band formed and their journey to this line up. Then we jump into their debut EP "Fractured", which is a solid EP. With their sound and how they make the endings so grand it feels almost as if you are listening to a full length. We also talk about deciding t...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Lake Mosaic, an easy core band from Michigan. We start out talking about how they formed and have gotten to this solid line up that they have now. We then dive into their debut album "Perseverance", which is a phenomenal album that has something for everyone. Its a great definition of easycore and being able to blend the pop punk sounds with the heavier melodi...

On this weeks episode Guilt Vacation make their return to the podcast. For those that may or may not remember Guilt Vacation is an emo/indie/alternative bank from Lincoln, Nebraska. Last time they were on we talked about how they formed and briefly talked about the music they were working on. This time around their record is done and we talk all about it! Guilt Vacation released their debut LP "Ag...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Andrew from The Carolyn, an indie punk band from Atlanta, GA. We start out talking about how the band formed, going from a solo project to a trio. We talk about their revived singles that they put out last year and how they differ from what the band is working on now. Speaking of what they are working on now we go over their latest single "99 Problems, 0 Cavea...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Emma Peridot, an electro-pop artist from Indianapolis. We start out about how Emma got started with her solo career, from starting out playing guitar to rebranding and taking things towards the electro-pop feel she has now. We also talk about how she comes up with the beats for her songs and the creative process behind it. Emma recently released the song "Coul...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Wes Hoffman, lead singer of Wes Hoffman & Friends a pop punk band from St. Louis. We start out talking about how Wes started his music journey and what led to the forming of Wes Hoffman & Friends. We dive into his latest EP "Rewrite The Story", which is a great pop punk record that his on all accounts. It reminds me of that 2010's pop punk like Forever...

On this weeks episode I sit down with Waiver Wire, a pop punk band from Central Massachusetts. We start out talking about how the band formed and made their way to their current line up. We then go over their first EP "Hold Your Applause" as well as their latest single "Battery Health". For people looking for good hearted pop punk with a little bit of angst then these songs are for you!! We also t...

On this weeks episode I sit down with VVakefield, a melodic hardcore/metalcore band from Minneapolis. We start out talking about the forming of this band and getting to the line up that they have now. We then talk about their first song "Drift" and how it their new stuff has changed due to the current line up and being a more cohesive unit. Speaking of new stuff we do touch base on their latest si...