photo: Andrew Wu     Since frequenting the Toronto screamo scene in 2012 I have come to know Rohan very well, so it's kinda shameful that it took me this long to have him on the podcast. Rohan played in Delo Truda before I knew him, and got to know him through Foxmoulder, and then Respire. He also co-founded New Friends, which we discussed. A few things other things we touched on: the secret to starting a band, sleeping on Alexisonfire, tenure in Foxmoulder, the mythical legend that is Tower Of Silence, being nobodies, deep-ass cuts, Respire decade run-through, updated visa st ..read more

TERROR CELL "Silent Rapture" exclusive song premiere For fans of: Under The Pier, .gif from god and Man Is The Most Dangerous Animal Bandcamp pre-order 12" here      On November 1st, 2024 Fisher King Records will officially release the 'All Quiet' 12"LP by Richmond VA metallic hardcore/sludge/screamo heavyweights TERROR CELL. This final single is a short and fast foray into dissonant madness in the vein of Reversal of Man and Pageninetynine covering fascism under the guise of patriotism, and pushing for a call to action against capitalist pressure ..read more

Band: JULIEFor fans of: Smush, Ovlov, Sonic Youth, Bok Suna, Stove, Helmet, Nada Surf, My Bloody Valentine, Stomp Talk Modstone, The Smashing Pumpkins, Low, and Leavs.Genres: Rock / Grunge / Alternative / Shoegaze Related artists: Xella.Fella. Country: Los Angeles/Orange County, California U.S.A. Years Active: 2020-present Label(s): Self Released / Atlantic      I recently was pointed in JULIE, the three-piece California band, who was riding some serious underground momentum at the time and has since signed to Atlantic Records. They just ..read more

EMMA GOLDMAN / DRIVE YOUR PLOW OVER THE BONES OF THE DEAD /  MOUR RECIF / COUP D'ÉTAT / @Red Gate in Vancouver on July 18th, 2024 Live Show Review The most screamo show our band MOURN RECIF has played thus far. Dubbed the "Skramz Slam 2024". Freya and I had a ridiculous foosball game prior to setup. It was epic. We were literally panting afterward (and it was only to five goals). Stoked for round two! EMMA GOLDMAN I just got the masters to the new album releasing early 2025 from this Vancouver-based four-piece and I gotta say, contender for album of the year without a fu ..read more

AUXIENA SAINT "5 Star Denny's Review" exclusive song premiere For fans of: Apostles Of Eris, Boxcutter, Hamilton and Othiel Bandcamp Yoooo after quite a wait, ex-members of Pique have their first EP 'Not To Waste' releasing September 13th, 2024 on Larry Records via 100 tapes at 9am PST / 11am CST / 12pm EST. I am very stoked to give you this premiere of '5 Star Denny's Review', which is one of four jams from this stellar debut.  (2024) AUXIENA SAINT "5 Star Denny's Review" (from 'Not To Waste') https://youtu.be/EsNARmVHxng     ..read more

    Emmet (drums), Siddhu (guitar), and Jay (guitar) play in a plethora of bands together including Juan Bond, Semaphore, and DETACH THE ISLANDS. With their most recent album 'A Highly Magnified History' releasing a few short weeks ago I figured it was time to dissect the nightmare that is most ambitious endeavor to date. Also of note is the band's upcoming release show (and first show in years) on October 12th w/Fluoride, Respirator, and Euclid C Finder! (poster embedded below) A few things discussed in this podcast: dead fingers, going inside your own clothes, being a rapper ..read more

Band: HEAVEN THROUGH VIOLENCEFor fans of: ...And Its Name Was Epyon, Votive, Dianacrawls, Excrucis, Foxmoulder, and Letterbombs.Genres: Punk / Hardcore / Emo / Screamo / Skramz / Emo-violence Related artists: ...And Its Name Was Epyon, Dysthymia, and Castling. Country: Boston, Massachusetts U.S.A. Years Active: 2024-present Label(s): Self released      This new EP from this new band was just released last week and I can't deny that I'm in love. HEAVEN THROUGH VIOLENCE features the vocalist of And Its Name Was Epyon, giving it a ..read more

    Happy Birthday Tyler!!! It makes a lotta sense to post this podcast on their special day. I've known Tyler since the GOSSIP inception back when they asked to do a split with the band I do vocals for (Apostles Of Eris / split linked here). Tyler has been a good friend for years now and it was a pleasure hanging with them the past two ZBR Fests as well as for this convo. A few things discussed: classic butt-rock, Backstreet Boys & New Kids On The Block, playing in Losing & Clavel, when bong tokes scared me, early Gossip material and the Apostles Of Eris split, harnessi ..read more

DRIVE YOUR PLOW OVER THE BONES OF THE DEAD /  TERRIFYING GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL / MOUR RECIF / DESPERATE END @Red Gate in Vancouver on July 18th, 2024 Live Show Review Oh damn I got to play at Red Gate with some bands I've been jamming/watching for years. Another killer show tomorrow in Victoria for the Skramz Slam (poster at the bottom)! DESPERATE END This opener was on the experimental hardcore end of the spectrum, as the vocalist wore a mask and the band swaggered around during their set. Seems like they've got a single song on bandcamp but I reckon more is coming! (2024)&n ..read more

SUTRAS "A Daily Reprieve" exclusive song premiere For fans of: Lagrimas, Caravels, Roman Lions and Kowloon Walled City Bandcamp Full release is Aug 30th      Today's premiere is from Washington D.C.'s SUTRAS. I was sent their debut two-song EP and I gravitated hard. The second track "A Daily Reprieve" really spoke to me, with luscious, sprawling guitar work over sludgy, yelly, post-hardcore/screamo. The band describes themselves as strange blend of melodic crust punk such as Lagrimas, slow heavy shoegaze like Jesu, post hardcore like Majority Rule and a k ..read more