The Taking the Lead Media Podcast

From the Vault: Episode #13 of the Taking the Lead Media Podcast. Original release date: 12/30/2010. Every year (since 2005) I compiled a list of 25 of my favorite albums. In 2010, this was the first time I shared the list with anyone, and on this episode, I play a track from 16 of those releases. The list includes a mix EP's, full albums, and even singles from 2010.  More info on this episode  HE...

From the Vault: Episode #12 of the Taking the Lead Media Podcast. Original release date: 12/15/2010.  More info on this episode HERE .  On this episode:  La Muneca Y Los Muertos - Electric Car (Estrella) [0:59] Mayflower - Deadication (Second Best Sunsets) [4:08] Dead Icons - Life of Uncertaintiy (Vultures EP) [7:52] Sound the Sky - Monsters (Fight or Flight) [10:16] Casket Life - Your Haircut rea...

On August 05, 2023, SØØN played its final show at Aupuni Space. Other bands that played were Feeble, Aswang, and Ten Things (I Hate About You). The last time I got to see SØØN was at Feeble's album release show for Growing out of Touch, back in December 2019, which was also that last time I saw Feeble. It was a really fun show, I had a great time and glad I got to check it out. The annoucement for...

On this episode I play tracks from bands that played on Day 2 of Indecision 30 and talk a little bit about the fest. The fest celebrates 30 years of Indecision Records , which happened earlier this year in July in Garden Grove, California.  Playlist:  Ursula - Eat the Hand (Regurgitate) [0:16] School Drugs - Gimme Doubg (Modern Medicine) [5:29} Skullcrack - Stuck on Repeat (Addicted to the Undergo...

On this episode, I talk a little bit about Indecision 30, night 1, which happened in July this year in Garden Grove, California. And it was a great time. Most of the bands on this episode played the first night. I'll talk about night 2 on the next episode.  Playlist:  The Promise - What I Have (Believer) [0:16] Godcollider - Heel Burier (Godcollider) [5:06} Death By Stereo - No Cuts, No Butts, No...

On this episode is a track by French hardcore band, Poisoned Gift . The band released its' latest EP, R ise and Collapse , last year on CD. It will get the vinyl treatment through Panda Claw Records . On this is episode is the track titled, Dirty Hands .  SOCIAL MEDIA Website:  www.takingtheleadmedia.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ttlmpodcast Tumblr:  https://oneshotsideshow.tumblr.com YouTube:...

Senses Fail's album, Life is Not a Waiting Room , turns 15 this year and they're going on tour and playing the album in it's entirety. Gonna check them out on the first day of tour. Pretty stoked about it. Can't wait to hear this song live.  SOCIAL MEDIA Website:  www.takingtheleadmedia.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ttlmpodcast Tumblr:  https://oneshotsideshow.tumblr.com YouTube:  Taking the L...

Perennial , art-punk trio from New England, have a new 7" coming out titled, The Leaves of Autumn Symmetry. It's a reimaging of 5 tracks from the bands debut, The Symmetry of Autumn Leaves. Two singles are out right now, Hippolyta! and Dissolver.  SOCIAL MEDIA Website:  www.takingtheleadmedia.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ttlmpodcast Tumblr:  https://oneshotsideshow.tumblr.com YouTube:  Taking...

On this episode is a track by 3-piece rockers, Traindodge from Oklahoma. The track is called Face Thieves, with another single also available for streaming titled, The New Low. The band's 8th album, The Alley Parade, will be released 09/22/2023, via Spartan Records .  SOCIAL MEDIA Website:  www.takingtheleadmedia.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ttlmpodcast Tumblr:  https://oneshotsideshow.tumblr...

On this show is a track from Facet, a trio from Oakland. The song is titled, Yoga, and is featured on the band's debut record, facet. It's set to be released this Friday, 08/11, via Hex Records. 

I went to Las Vegas recently and got to check out the Punk Rock Museum which opened recently. Damian from Fucked Up and the Turned Out a Punk Podcast guided our tour. I talk a little bit about that. All bands on this episode are local and formerly local bands of Hawaii, a couple inactive, but all dope. Happy Aloha Friday!  Generic - Redline (Victim of Society) [0:16] The Quintessentials - Halleluj...

On this episode, I play select tracks from bands I saw play at this year's  Sailor Jerry Festival . The next Sailor Jerry Fest is 06/15/2024. El Sancho - Tiebreaker (Heads Up!) [0:16] Generic - Pau Hana Song (Victim of Soceity) [9:28] The Minorities - Dissatisfied (Dissasitisfied) [13:05] Grapefruit - Mathematics (Easy Listening Apparatus) [14:45] Avenues - I Let Go (We're All Doomed) [18:57] Teen...

Tweaked - Wrong Way (Breaking the Curse) [0:16] Ninjas with Syringes - Planet Carrier (Oceanographer) [6:08] Robot Eyes - I Don't Dress the Part (Arrêt) [8:48] Apathy Cycle - Rise (Apathy Cycle) [12:17] Much the Same - Haunted (Everything is Fine) [14:47] The Offsailors - Fork in the Road (One more then we go) [17:41] Glass Bones - I took the ride (The Same Stories that Never get Old) [22:29] The...

Playing local Hawaii bands on this episode. All of them reside/used to reside on Oahu. Happy Aloha Thursday to you! Playlist as is:  1. Feeble - Bozo Sushi (Growing out of Touch) [0:16] 2. Oceans Deep - Silver Bullet (Retrospective) [4:03] 3. National Product - Me & Me (Going Nowhere Fast) [6:36] 4. Mr. Orange Undercover - I'm Losing Her (Monday Night Live) [9:24] 5. Smitz - Love in the Summertime...

Welcome to the 2nd episode of 2021! Today's episode, I play tunes from some choice purchases I made on March's Bandcamp Friday. I missed April's! The first one I missed since this whole thing started! Playlist below:  1. Another Damn Disappointment - Blinded (Relentless) [0:16] 2. Headless Horse - Hazards Threaten All You Have (Final Lexicon) [7:24] 3. Ghost Police - My Hell (My Hell) [10:53] 4. T...

Welcome to the first episode of 2021! It's been a hot minute, but this is finally out! On this episode I talk about some of my favorite releases of 2020. A lot of bangers from a downer of a year. Thanks for listening! 1. PMX - Who are we to Pray (ctrl alt el) [0:16] 2. Old Cross - Vertebrae (Daggers) [6:18] 3. Savage Remains - You'll Float Too (The End is Nigh) [9:20] 4. Broloaf - Everyone's Invit...

This is a Hawaiian Express Records themed show! And I have label head, Jason Miller, as a guest on the show. He also runs 808 Shows and co-runs The Sailor Jerry Festival with Josh86 (Black Square, 86 List, and The Pressure). The label turned 25 this year and I compiled a list of 25 questions for him. On this episode is a partial cut of our conversation mixed in with music he has helped release in...

On this episode is a No Time Records themed show! I picked up records from these California based label during the first Bandcamp Friday and haven't stopped since (maybe I missed one?) They got lots of tapes and lots of cool distro records too.  No Time Records Songs on this episode:  1. Apathy Cycle - Premium Healthscare (Apathy Cycle) [0:16] 2. Kids on Fire - Follow Me (Songs in the Key of Bumme...

This is the 10-year-birthday EPISODE. Hard to believe this podcast turned 10 this year! And WHAT A YEAR!! Hope you're all staying safe and healthy! Thanks to all the bands, musicians, record labels, and listeners...here's to 10 more! Cheers! Songs on this episode:  1. Journal - Unlorja (Unlorja) [0:16] 2. The Pettyfords - Only the Good Die Young (Domesticated EP) [10:29] 3. The Knumbskulls - Bad D...

On this episode I have a guest! Fernando of No Villains Left joins me on the show. He plays trombone and sings in the band. It was a really fun chat. We get into all things ska music, a little bit of history in the Hawaii music scene and his first instrument...the clarinet! It's all good. Be sure to check out the bands' debut album, Bright Lights, on Apple Music and Spotify.  No Villains Left Webs...

I've been putting off this episode for the longest time. Happy to finally release it! It is a No Pants Records themed show! Ran by head honcho Matt Danger, the main squeeze of Ninjas with Syringes, the label features an eclectic list of bands from all over. Matt was also kind enough to do a Q & A for me, and he went above and beyond! Please check it out HERE (Episode #151). Visit No Pants Records...

This episodes One Shot is titled, Victimized, by the band Resent . It comes off the band's debut LP, Crosshairs. The album is co-released by: Dry Cough Records: https://www.drycoughrecords.com/ Nerve Altar: https://nervealtar.storenvy. com/ Rope or Guillotine: https://ropeorguillotine.limitedrun.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA Website:  www.takingtheleadmedia.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ttlmpodcast Tumblr...

On this episode is a track from Enemy of My Enemy, a 4-piece punk rock and roll band from Santa Cruz, California. They released their self-titled record last year. Today's one-shot is the song, Head in the Sand , off of, Enemy of My Enemy   Enemy of My Enemy Bandcamp: https://enemyofmyenemy.bandcamp.com/ Snubbed Records: http://snubbedrecords.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA Website:  www.takingtheleadmedia.com...

On this episode, I play tunes released from Small Mammal Records from the last couple years. Some really solid releases with a majority of them being from artists based in Akron, Ohio. Check out Small Mammal Records here: Official Website - http://smallmammalrecords.limitedrun.com/ YouTube - HERE 1. Posture - Potential Energy (Exoskeletons) [0:16] 2. Backtalk - Weird Flies (Analog Parts) [5:01] 3....

Whoa, 20 years of Indie Vision Music? Crazy. On this show, I play some favorites released through IVM. Playlist below: 1. Hangnail - Friendly Advice (Live 2002) [0:16] 2. Light the Way - Hope (Dad Gang) [6:12] 3. Makeshift3 - Hiyada Martian3 (I'm Your Biggest Fan Vol.2) [12:20] 4. Heart Like War - From Here On Out (Thoughts on This) [15:38] 5. Craig's Brother - Follow Your Heart (Devil's in the De...