Florida Sound Archive Podcast

Recut 2020 Episode: Lee Folmar of Tallahassee's Insect Fear, Squid Row, Starry Crowns & More  This episode, originally recorded in June 2020, features Lee Folmar of Insect Fear, Squid Row, Starry Crowns, and several other projects, reflecting on his decades-long journey through the Florida Panhandle's punk and alternative music scene. Remastered and re-edited for improved clarity, this re-release...

The Story of New Day: Early-Mid 90s Palm Beach Hardcore Punk In this episode, we're joined by Michael Grover and Scott Hughes for a deep dive into the history of New Day, a band that emerged from South Florida’s punk and hardcore scene during the mid-1990s. Michael (vocals) and Scott (guitar) reflect on the band’s origins in Lantana and West Palm Beach following the breakup of their previous band,...

Mike Roberts & Keith Dalrymple on the Orlando 90s Scene, Adventures In Immortality and More In this episode, we’re joined by Mike Roberts and Keith Dalrymple for a deep dive into their journey through the Orlando music scene from the late 1980s through the 1990s. They reflect on meeting in high school, forming their first band for a 1989 Battle of the Bands, and launching Adventures In Immortality...

The Story of Chris G. Simmons: Lick City, The Vagues, The Niki Taylors and More In this episode, we’re joined by Chris G. Simmons for a deep dive into his journey through the South Florida music scene of the 1980s and early 1990s. Chris reflects on growing up in Hollywood, Florida, and how discovering bands like KISS inspired him to pick up a guitar, write songs, and begin performing at a young ag...

Bobby “RJ” Boyle on Deerfield Beach’s Ambassador Club In this episode, we’re joined by Bobby “RJ” Boyle for a deep dive into his experience building and running the Ambassador Club in Deerfield Beach during the early 1990s. RJ shares the origins of the venue, which grew from a small DJ night into a full live music club that became a key part of the South Florida scene. He reflects on growing up in...

Recut 2022 Episode: The Story of Mike Alén - Nobuhjest, Brown Study, Secret Service, Beings, and More This episode, originally recorded in November 2022, features Mike Alén of Nobuhjest, Brown Study, Secret Service, Beings, and more reflecting on his upbringing in the Miami area and his path into South Florida’s punk and independent music scenes. Remastered and reedited for improved clarity, this...

The Story of The Cravens: From Black Box Approach to Ata-tat and Beyond In this episode we explore the history and evolution of The Cravens, a Lake Worth, Florida–based rock band rooted in the long-running creative partnership of brothers John and Bill Storch. Joining the conversation are drummer and percussionist Bill Meredith and guitarist David Simone. We trace John and Bill Storch’s musical be...

Space Fish Is Back! A Deep Sea Dive Into Orlando's Iconic Club, Label, and More In this episode, we revisit the legacy of Club Space Fish, one of Orlando’s most influential underground venues and a driving force in the city’s late 1980s and early 1990s DIY music and arts scene. Through stories from Mike Brown, Michael Bales, Rich Thibault, and Matt Simmons, the conversation traces Space Fish from...

Steve Funyon and Robert Price on Miami’s The Funyons, Street Performances, and More In this episode we welcome Steve Funyon and Robert Price of the experimental folk band The Funyons, a project that emerged in 1991 in Miami and operated largely outside traditional music venues. The conversation traces the band’s origins through friendships connected to the Churchill’s scene and explores how they r...

The Stick Figures Return: Late 70s–Early 80s Tampa Art Punks on Newly Released Recordings and More In this episode we welcome back Maready Evergreen, Bill Carey, and Robert Dansby of The Stick Figures, following their 2022 episode. The conversation revisits the band’s origins in the late 1970s and early 1980s Tampa and USF art scenes, and how they developed their creative approach within a DIY com...

The Story of Jeff Howe: Orlando Roots, Reversal of Man, Touring, and More In this episode, Jeff Howe traces his musical roots from growing up in Orlando and discovering punk, hardcore, and metal through skateboarding culture and DIY record stores, to becoming a deeply embedded figure in the underground scene. He discusses his earliest band, Adversary, before joining Reversal of Man at fifteen, whi...

Romulo Del Castillo on Miami Music Culture, Soul Oddity/ Phoenecia , Schematic, Touring, and More In this episode, we’re joined by Romulo Del Castillo for a deep dive into his journey through South Florida’s experimental electronic music scene. We trace his path from early encounters with sound and club culture to decades of creating, touring, and building community. Romulo reflects on growing up...

Recut 2020 Episode: The Story of Fritz Dorigo – Crease, Excessive, South Florida Rock Scene and More  This is a recut and re-released episode featuring Fritz Dorigo, originally recorded in 2020 during the early years of the podcast. The audio has been refined for improved clarity. This episode captures an in-depth conversation from a formative period of both the show and the South Florida music c...

The Story of Orlando's The Hate Bombs In this episode we’re joined by Scott Sugiuchi, Ken Chiodini, and Dave Ewing to discuss the history of the Orlando garage rock band The Hate Bombs. The conversation covers their formation in the late 1980s and early 1990s Orlando music scene, recent reunions including their 30th anniversary show in 2023, and the backgrounds and roles of each member, along with...

Shottie on Miami Hip-Hop and His Journey In this episode of Florida Sound Archive, we’re joined by Miami rapper Shottie for a deep dive into his journey through hip-hop, from his earliest beginnings to what’s next. Born in the Dominican Republic and later moving to New York City, Shottie shares how the passing of his father ultimately brought him to Miami, where he grew up in the Kendall area. He...

From Strongarm to Further Seems Forever: Steve Kleisath on His Music Journey, Touring, and More In this episode, we are joined by drummer Steve Kleisath as he shares his journey from playing drums at age 4 to his early Tampa, Florida band Friend or Foe / Pull, recording at Morrisound Studios, and attending shows at The Ritz, Brass Mug, and more. Steve talks about his time in Strongarm, Shai Hulud,...

Recut 2020 Episode: The Story of Russell Mofsky – Origins of Miami Punk Band Quit, Gold Dust Lounge, and More This is a recut and re-released version of Episode 5, originally recorded in 2020 during the first year of the podcast at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The audio has been polished for improved clarity, though it has a lower bit rate due to the original recording application. Russell...

The Story of South Florida's Postface, Ex-Cretins with Rick Ambrose & Stephen "Wolfie" Johnson /////////////// In this episode, one of our most requested, we are joined by Rick Ambrose and Stephen “Wolfie” Johnson, founding members of South Florida bands Postface, Ex-Cretins, and later Tongues of the Heartworm. They discuss their earliest beginnings in Ford City, Pennsylvania, forming their first...

The Story of Josh Dobbs: Orlando Punk, RunnAmucks, Touring and More //////////// Josh Dobbs of Orlando’s RunnAmucks joins the show to talk about growing up in Casselberry, discovering punk after Nirvana, and coming up through venues like Fern Park Station, Sapphire Supper Club, Firestone, and Suburbia, along with record stores like Wax Tree and DIY Records. He reflects on local bands such as Black...

From Florida Metal to the Blues: Raped Ape, Divine Empire, and More /////////////////// In this episode, we are joined by guitarist JP Soars to trace his journey from South Florida’s metal scene of the 1980s and 1990s to a decades-long career as a blues artist. JP shares stories from early bands like Raped Ape, Malevolent Creation, and Divine Empire, recording at Morrisound Studios and Studio 13,...

Shai Hulud, Murrychesstoes, Bingo Mut & Metal, Hardcore, Punk – Touring, Recording & More /////////////// In this episode, we sit down with Matt Fox of Shai Hulud, Bingo Mut, and the Fabulous Murrychesstoes as he reflects on his early years in South Florida’s music scene. He shares stories of his first bands, including Evilalive, Unwilful Demise, Planet X, and more, plus memories of touring and se...

The Story of Raf Classic: Miami's The Crumbs, Cavity, Punk Touring Stories, and More /////////// In this episode, Raf Classic shares his journey from growing up in Peru to immersing himself in Miami’s punk and skate scene in the mid-1980s. He recalls early concerts at the Hollywood Sportatorium and Cameo Theater, teaching himself guitar, and forming his first band, Social Decay. Raf talks about jo...

The Untold Story of Spikey Goldbach and His Musical Journey /////////////// In this episode, we’re joined by Chris “Spikey” Goldbach, a longtime figure in Florida’s punk and alternative music scene. He talks about growing up in Tamarac, getting his first drum kit at 10, and discovering early influences like The Ramones, Devo, and AC/DC. Spikey walks through the South Florida scene of the 1980s and...

The Untold Story of Amboog-A-Lard and the Making of “A New Hope” with Chad Steinhart, Dan Fontana, & John Somerlade //////// One of our most anticipated episodes is finally here! For the first time, three-quarters of the “A New Hope” Amboog-A-Lard lineup, Chad Steinhart (keyboards), Dan Fontana (guitar/vocals), and John Somerlade (drums), join the podcast to share the full story of the band. From...