Loud & Local Podcast

I caught up with the dudes in Watch Rome Burn for a short conversation about what they've been up to since we last talked in March and we premiered their brand new single "Join a Cult." Turn it up and support local music!

I caught up with Kade and Cade from Dusty Cubby and played all three songs from their brand new EP. We chatted about Blink 182, life during the pandemic, Rock of Love, the awfulness of 2020 and much more.

Bellingham based indie rock band Apology Wars are guests on this week's episode of "Stayhome Sessions." We chat about working with the legend Jack Endino, life during lockdown, their formation and early beginnings, influences and much more. This podcast features two songs by the band.

Northwest hardcore / metal band Despairer joined me on the podcast to share 3 songs and talk about life during the pandemic, music that gets them through hard times, favorite all time NW bands and much more. Turn it up!

Northwest doom metal band Sun Crow joins me for the final Loud and Local “Stayhome Sessions” episode of 2020. We chat about pandemic life, early inspirations, starting as a Black Sabbath tribute band, karaoke and their new album “Quest for Oblivion.” This also features three brand new songs from the album. Turn it up!

Atrocity Girl is a RAD power trio from right here in the Pacific Northwest. They have been busy during the pandemic working on and recording new material. This interview contains a world premiere of their new song “F*** Yourself.” Turn it up!

‘Rusted Metal: A Guide To Heavy Metal and Hard Rock Music In the Pacific Northwest (1970 – 1995)’ is a brand new 900+ page book that documents the rich and somewhat obscure history of the Northwest metal scene. I spoke with co-author and founder of NW Metalworx Music James R. Beach about the creation of the epic book.

Blighted Eye is a brand new Northwest technical death metal band that released their debut EP “Wretched” on October 30 th . I spoke with Chris and Kyle from Blighted Eye about the project and featured two songs from the EP. Turn it up

Northwest hardcore punk band Generation Decline has been at it for years, grinding hard in the underground and spreading their message and music worldwide with extensive international touring. I spoke with all the members of Generation Decline via a Zoom conference call and we take a listen to 3 brand new songs from their upcoming cassette release. Turn it up and rage with us!

Palooka is a hard working Northwest rock band that is gearing up to release a brand new EP. I chatted with the band via Zoom and helped to premiere a song off the new EP “Head in the Clouds” along with 2 others. Enjoy!

Northwest hardcore band City Of Industry is gearing up to release their new LP “False Flowers” in the beginning of December. I chatted with this awesome 3 piece via Zoom and we played two brand new songs. Turn it up and bring the bedroom mosh.

Northwest hardcore band City Of Industry is gearing up to release their new LP “False Flowers” in the beginning of December. I chatted with this awesome 3 piece via Zoom and we played two brand new songs. Turn it up and bring the bedroom mosh.

Primary Pulse got together to chat with me via Zoom and premiere their epic new song “Storm.” Turn it up!

Primary Pulse got together to chat with me via Zoom and premiere their epic new song “Storm.” Turn it up!

Black Ends is a super unique and rad Northwest band that describes themselves as “gunk pop.” Listen to vocalist/guitarist Nicolle Swims tell us all about gunk pop and stick around to hear 3 brand new Black Ends songs.

Old Dirty Buzzard is a badass new heavy rock n roll band featuring members of Kings of Cavalier and Zeke. I chatted with the trio live from their practice space and we debuted 3 brand new songs from their EP. Enjoy and TURN IT UP!

Beware of Wartz! I chatted with all 3 members of the new NW punk n roll band Wartz via zoom about recording with Jack Endino during a pandemic and much much more. This features three brand new songs. Turn it up!

Fauvism is a rad Olympia-based metal/hardcore band that is working on recording their debut EP. I caught up with the three members of Fauvism via zoom to talk about everything from the pandemic to bodily scars. This interview features two brand new Fauvism songs. Turn it up! 

For episode 40 of the show, I interviewed a very interesting and awesome two piece instrumental post rock/prog band called Night Palm. This interview also features two songs from their forthcoming album. Czech it out! 

College Radio is a rad Northwest pop punk band who is about the release a brand new EP called “I Used To Get Messed Up.” I spoke with the band via Zoom and we debuted three songs from the album. Enjoy! 

Lasting is an awesome new-ish Tacoma post-rock band that recently released their debut album "The Silent Scream." I spoke with bassist Ahren Lanfor about the project + we also chatted about his work recording bands and doing sound for live streaming events.

Seattle based band Always Naked just released their first full length album "Sound Check," so I hopped on a Zoom conference call with the band to talk about the album, life in pandemic times, their new official beer and we also play "would you rather."  This interview features 3 brand new songs from "Sound Check." Turn it up! 

Nova Fracture is a rad Northwest melodic hardcore/ metal band that just released a killer 6 song EP. I chatted with all four members of the band and we preview 3 brand new songs. Turn it up! 

Dead Bars are a rad melodic punk band from Seattle. I spoke with vocalist John Maiello about life during the pandemic, moving to Seattle from New Jersey, early inspirations and their new live album “Live From White Eagle Hall.” This interview also features 3 songs from the live album. 

Sorcia is an awesome Northwest doom / stoner rock trio that released their debut album just weeks before the beginning of the lockdown. They were interviewed on Metal Shop right before the album release, but A LOT has changed since the end of February. I caught up with Sorcia and talked about what they have been up to since then. This interview includes THREE songs from the Sorcia album. Turn it u...