Loud & Local Podcast

Filth Is Eternal is coming out of the pandemic with a new band name, a new album on the horizon and few big shows on the calendar. I chatted with the band about being on tour at the beginning of the shutdown, things they are proud of, scars, music they love and much more. Tune in til the end to hear a brand new song by Filth is Eternal.

Seattle gothy post-punk band Nox Novacula is celebrating the release of their brand new album “Ascension” with a special record release show on Thursday July 15th at Bar House in Fremont. This interview features two brand new songs from “Ascension.”

Ken Stringfellow is gearing up to return to live shows with his long running band The Posies on the weekend of July 16th-18th. I spoke with Ken about all the shows, life during the pandemic, playing live streams, early influences and much more. 

Northwest Folk metal band Siren's Rain joins me for the show this week to chat about their unique sound, life during the pandemic, mead, their new music, filming a music video and the craziness that ensued and much more. This interview also features two songs from Siren's Rain ! 

Northwest doom/stoner rock band Sorcia catches us up to date with all the new music they've been working on during the pandemic. They are preparing to release a single song 16 minute EP called "Death by Design" on Desert Records. Stay tuned til the end of the episode to hear a sneak preview / meaty portion of the EP. 

Portland based two piece industrial group At The Heart of the world joins me for a chat about what they've been up to during this wild-ass year. They switched roles entirely! Hear all about their adventures in synth weirdness and beyond. This interview features songs from their new album "Sorrow Uncoils." Turn it up! 

Wyatt Olney and the Wreckage is gearing up to release their highly anticipated full length album "Silver Bullet" on June 4th, so I sat down and chatted with the band via zoom. This interview covers a variety of both heavy and fun subjects and includes four brand new songs. Enjoy! 

Bexley is a Southern California based rock band...wait... Southern California?! What are they doing on Loud and Local ?! Well, vocalist/guitarist Amanda Hardy is a hometown success story and was raised in our awesome Northwest scene. So it was great to catch up with Amanda and meet her bandmates Tosh Peterson and Steve Costello. This interview features 3 brand new songs by Bexley. Turn it up!!&nbs...

I spoke with drummer extraordinaire John Devos about recording during the pandemic, playing in bands across the globe, early influences, his favorite drummers, the local wrestling scene, his favorite NW bands and much more. This interview features songs from 5 of his bands. This one is HEAVY!

Stump Grinder Records is "the heaviest label on the Olympic Peninsula" and has started off 2021 with a slew of sick death metal releases. I spoke with label founder Mike aka Stumpy about the pandemic inspiring him to start the label, his history of loving metal music, the importance of physical media in music and more. This interview also features 3 songs from the Stump Grinder Records catalog. Tu...

I spoke with Colbi Childs from the Seattle band Sun Mother about switching things up musically, life during the pandemic and his new tunes. I also got to chat with ISAAKO, an artist who is featured on the Sun Mother single. Stay tuned til the end to hear the new song "Slip Away." 

Tacoma based indie rock band Enumclaw is gearing up to release their debut album "Jimbo Demo" on Youth Riot Records. I chatted with the members of Enumclaw about the influence of living in Tacoma on their music, some of their early influences, the origins of the band and much more. This interview also features two of their brand new songs. 

This week on the show I spoke with an awesome instrumental band from Yelm, Washington called Archon. We chatted about being from Yelm, the importance of putting yourself out there with social media, early musical influences and more. This interview features two new songs from the "Bloom" EP. Keep it local! 

Assertion is a new melodic rock band from the Northwest that features former Sunny Day Real Estate, Foo Fighters and the Fire Theft drummer William Goldsmith.  I spoke with the band about their backstory, life during the pandemic, playing music with their children and the new album. This interview also features four brand new songs from the album "Intermission" on Spartan Records. 

After much anticipation, today (April 6th, 2021) is the launch of Satanik Royalty, a NW based metal label and apparel company. I spoke with founder Michael Freiburger about his plans for SR, some of the bands he will be working with and much more.

I spoke with Seattle band Dust Moth about their phenomenal new album “Rising // Sailing,” working with their new label, life during the pandemic and much more. This interview includes 3 brand new songs from “Rising // Sailing.” Enjoy!

I chatted with Seattle punk / rock n roll band White City Graves for a second time, as Take 1 was accidentally lost due to a computer malfunction. We chatted about life during the pandemic, their new album, influences, some of their favorite local venues and bands + more. This also includes 3 brand new songs from White City Graves. Turn it up !

I spoke with the guys from AVOID about the absolutely epic year they have had. From being featured on the NASCAR Heat video game to a hugely successful EP release and much more. The dudes from the band broke down all of it and we even feature 3 brand new tunes.

Of The Heavy Sun is an awesome Northwest three piece band with an interesting origin story. Hear the guys break down the roots of the band + give us a scoop on an entire new album that they will be recording soon. This interview includes 3 songs by Of The Heavy Sun. Turn it up and keep it local!

Bunny Cult is a rad 2 piece Seattle group that released their debut album back in December. I spoke with the guys about their roots, their influences, the making of the album and more. This interview includes 3 songs from the album. Enjoy!

Bunny Cult is a rad 2 piece Seattle group that released their debut album back in December. I spoke with the guys about their roots, their influences, the making of the album and more. This interview includes 3 songs from the album. Enjoy!

Ahren Lanfor returns to the show to talk about his new project called Eastern Promise. We chat about the album, how he’s been staying busy and play songs from the EP. Enjoy!

The members  of Always Naked are back to chat about their brand new album “Sex Sells”, being censored on the internet, their new member Knuckles, writing music during a pandemic and much more. This interview includes 4 brand new songs from “Sex Sells.” Turn it up!

On Sunday February 14th, the Kirkland Performance Center is hosting an awesome live experience - The Singles Soundtrack performed live by Rain Light Fade and a huge assortment of special guests. I spoke with Rain Light Fade's Dane Creek about the special live stream event and we got into what it took to get this all together.

I welcomed Jay Middleton back on the show this week to fill us in on what he's been up to since the world shut down, he defends some "controversial" Metallica albums and gives us an update on new material from Aurora's Eyes. This interview also includes two songs from the Aurora's Eyes album "The Grief." Turn it up!