Loud & Local Podcast

Void Dancer is a killer Northwest metal band that recently released a brand new 3-song EP. I spoke with Stephen and Clint via Zoom about the release of the EP, drunken karaoke, early musical influences and much more. This interview includes ALL 3 songs from the new EP. Turn it up! 

Thomas Erak is a founding member of the band The Fall Of Troy. TFOT is getting ready to release their new album “Mukiltearth” this Friday, so I jumped on a call with Thomas to chat about the album, his new solo record, life during the pandemic and his love of Bret “The Hitman” Hart.     

Ryan Bruce aka Fluff is the guitarist for the NW melodic hardcore band Dragged Under and a successful YouTuber. His account “Riffs, Beards and Gear” has turned him into somewhat of an internet celebrity. I chatted with Ryan about everything from life during the pandemic to his favorite NW bands of all time. Of course we get into touring with The Used and signing a record deal among much more. Chec...

Rat King is a killer thrashing death metal band from right here in Seattle. Rat King started 2020 off strong with the release of “Vicious Inhumanity,” and were looking forward to a breakout year until, well, you know. I chatted with Daniel Racines from Rat King to talk about the album, the pandemic, his early influences, moving to the Northwest and much much more. This interview also includes FOUR...

Hilltop Rats are a rad punk rock band from Tacoma. I spoke with the band during their first practice back after lockdown. We chat about everything from protests to pandemic, from punk rock to Tacoma rock n roll. Plus this podcast features a debut of a brand new Hilltop Rats song. Enjoy and turn it up!

FCON is a RAGING hardcore punk band from the White Center area of Seattle! I connected to the band via Zoom to chat about the origin of their band name, some of their early influences, protests and the pandemic, punk rock and much more. Plus you can hear 6 of their songs! Check it out and turn it up.

Seattle-based melodic death metal band Draemora is releasing their debut EP “Awakening” this Friday (June 26 th ). I spoke with Terry Jenkins from Draemora about the project, life during a pandemic, early inspirations and much more. Plus this interview includes 2 brand new Draemora songs. Turn it up!

Rain Light Fade is an awesome Seattle rock band that will be playing a special streaming concert to help support EarWig studio next week. Check out the podcast to hear all about the charity event and to hear 2 brand new Rain Light Fade songs.

Head Honcho is a Seattle-based melodic hardcore/punk band who recently released an AWESOME album called "Appetite for Distraction." I caught up with the band over Zoom and chatted about current events, the crazy world and the new album.  This interview also includes the songs "We Done Struck Gold, Pa", "Throne of Lies" and "But, So It Is" from their new album. Enjoy! 

Wyatt Olney is the vocalist/guitarist for Wyatt Olney and The Wreckage and vocalist for Crossing Crusades. We chatted on the phone for half an hour about quarantine, his daily life, teaching his child about racism and equality, live streaming shows and new music from The Wreckage. Tune in til the end to hear a brand new unreleased song from Wyatt Olney and the Wreckage called “War Within.” Rock!

Warning: This interview isn't the highest quality audio, but it's a blast and a half! I spoke with Eva and Cedric Walker via Zoom about a month and a half back about all things quarantine, having to cancel their SXSW shows, how they've been holding up, how they're helping the local music community and we even played some pro wrestling trivia.   

1967 are a Portland based melodic alternative rock band that's been going strong for a long, long time now. I spoke with songwriter Jaime Reynolds about his new music, how he's holding up during quarantine, some of his inspirations and much more. This interview also includes two brand new 1967 songs! 

Aethereus is a KILLER technical death metal band from Tacoma! I spoke with guitarist Kyle Chapman about how he's staying sane, some of his favorite tech death bands, working from home, future plans for the band and much more. 

Dryland is a badass heavy rock band from Bellingham that just recently released a new album. I chatted with Bradley Lockhart from Dryland about designing the Bellingham flag, his "Big 4 " of Bellingham rock, how he's staying sane during the stay at home order, the new Dryland album and much much more. This podcast includes two brand new Dryland songs! 

Seattle punk band The Scoffs just released their new album “Talk is Cheap…Here’s The Scoffs” so I hopped on the phone with Steve Bostick from the band to talk about everything from his roots of punk rock to what it’s like releasing an album amidst a pandemic. This interview also includes two brand new songs from the Scoffs. Hell yes!

Luminator is a badass Tacoma based power metal band! I spoke with LJ and Ruben from Luminator and discussed everything from “The Big Four” of power metal, how they’re staying safe and sane, their goals for the future and much more. Stay tuned til the end to hear their debut single!

Drew Smith is the founder of the Northwest-based punk rock record label Tiny Dragon Music. I chatted with Drew about what it's like being a label founder during this weird and crazy time, his record collection, labels that inspire him, the Kraken and much much more. Plus we play some songs from Tiny Dragon bands. Enjoy!

Michelle Pannell is the vocalist for a couple RAD bands Le Saboteur and Flaunt. After a few years down in San Diego, she recently moved back up to Seattle. We chatted about making music during a pandemic, falling in love with vegan straight edge hardcore bands like Undying, karaoke and Le Saboteur's brand new album.  And of course we played some tunes from it too! 

Lo' There is an incredible band from Tacoma that recently released their new album "Little Gods." I hopped on the phone with Adam from Lo' There to talk about Tacoma, band life during a pandemic, working at venues, the new album and much more.   

Aline & Wes are an awesome musical duo from right here in the Northwest. Find out about how these two came together and started collaborating, how they're staying safe/sane during these weird times, some of their inspirations + hear songs from their album "Lavender Lemonade". 

On Friday August 24th, The Vera Project and Artist Home are teaming up to present "Live From Our Living Rooms: a Virtual Benefit for Washington’s DIY Community." Picture the coolest DIY telethon featuring music from Kevin Seconds, Joyce Manor, Sol, Kimya Dawn, Sassyblack and many many more. I spoke with Programs Director & Senior Talent Buyer Jason Clackley and Interim Executive Director Ricky...

Ilya Ignatov is an incredible local musician who also teaches people of all ages how to play guitar at the School of Rock. I spoke with Ilya about his background in music, teaching music via the internet during the pandemic, some of his inspirations and much more. Plus you can hear 3 songs by Ilya! Enjoy! 

After 7 years of hard work, Late September Dogs just released their album "Learning to Fall". I spoke with guitarist Dan Teisan about the album, how he's staying safe and sane, what it's like dropping an album during these times, plans for the future, inspiration and much more. Plus you can hear 4 brand new songs from the album. Enjoy! 

I caught up with the incredibly talented Ayron Jones for a short chat about how he's doin and how he's staying sane during these crazy times. 

SixGun just released the music video for their song "Lonely Man" this past weekend, so I hopped on the phone to chat with vocalist/guitarist Jake Day to talk about the band's new album, making custom guitars, growing up on SoCal punk rock and a little quarantine talk. Enjoy!