Episode 356 – Keith Buckley, formerly of Every Time I Die, returns to the show today! We talk about his new project Many Eyes, who just finished their first tour and will be releasing an album later this year. We also touch on what his personal life has looked like in the past few years. Check out the new Many Eyes singles now and be on the lookout for the album! Shampoo sucks! It dries out and strips your hair of essential oils. I quit Shampoo and I now use products from Modern Mammals...

Episode 355 – Jake Wilson of Between You And Me is on the show today! We get into their career so far leading up to the new EP, their first independent release since parting ways with Hopeless Records. Catch them on tour in the US and Australia this year, and don't miss the new EP "SH!T YEAH" out April 5th! Shampoo sucks! It dries out and strips your hair of essential oils. I quit Shampoo and I now use products from Modern Mammals instead! You should too. Get 10% off at...

Episode 354 – Ben Barlow of Neck Deep is back on the show! It’s been seven and a half years since we last had him on, and a lot has happened for the band. We get into all that, the big shows coming up for them, their new warehouse/studio/rehearsal space, and of course their brand new self-titled record. It’s out now everywhere, so go check it out! Shampoo sucks! It dries out and strips your hair of essential oils. I quit Shampoo and I now use products from Modern Mammals instead! You should...

Episode 353 – Lead Saxophone Syndrome?! Saxl Rose joins the show today – bending the rules of the show a little this time. He plays saxophone for… well, just about everybody! From his childhood watching his father perform the sax with his band, to getting into other styles of music as he grew up, to the array of artists he’s rocked a sax feature for (Paramore, Wiz Khalifa, Jelly Roll, Spiritbox, The Used, & Silverstein to name a few). He's now releasing his own solo music via Next...

Episode 352 – Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello joins the show his week! He talks all about the incredible career he's had. From his influences, his own music, his record label, working with newer artists as a producer, and more. So much music coming from his various projects and touring all over the world, you’ll definitely not want to miss any of it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 351 – Lukas of Mental Cruelty joins the show today! We get into his start as a vocalist at 16 year old all the way up to recently joining Mental Cruelty, recording and releasing their first record on the legendary label Century Media, the wild sounds he makes, and his first time touring in the US- catch them all over the country in the next couple months with OV SULFUR! Their latest album, “Zwielicht”, is a masterpiece and is out now everywhere. Do not sleep on this record, this band...

Episode 350 – Ricky Hoover of deathcore group Ov Sulfur joins the show today! From his time in his previous band Suffokate, taking a break from music and metal (and becoming a top barber!), to the success Ov Sulfur is having now, we get into his journey in music and life. Catch them on their co-headlining US tour with Mental Cruelty starting in February, and check out the new BANGER “Hivemind”, featuring Lukas of Mental Cruelty, out now! Shampoo sucks! It dries out and strips your hair of...

She's finally here! After years of trying to make it happen I speak to Cassadee Pope, known for her work with pop-punk outfit Hey Monday (who are back!), competing on The Voice (she won!) and of course her solo work in the country world where her debut album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Charts. We talk about her return to the world of pop-punk, playing When We Were Young Fest, and a whole lot more! Don't miss it! Shampoo sucks! It dries out and strips your hair of essential oils. I...

Lead Bassist Syndrome??? Sorta! This week we have Issues bass player Skyler Acord joining the show, to discuss the bands final live shows, the demise of the band in 2020, and how he has landed on his feet now playing with Twenty One Pilots as their live bassist. Of course, he's got the pipes as well, releasing solo music for the first time ever under his own name. Issues last shows ever are starting this week, go get tickets and be sure to check out Skyler's solo work wherever you stream your...

Episode 347 – Charlotte Sands joins the podcast today! From her childhood growing up surrounded by art, moving to Nashville as a young adult, to her recent successes, we get into her journey through music so far. Her debut full length album “Can We Start Over” will be out January 24th so go pre-order it now – and catch her on tour next year all over the world! How are those New Years Resolutions coming? FACTOR can help! With delicious and nutritious meals sent directly to your door and ready...

Episode 346 – Colie of Beauty School Dropout joins the show today! The band has been blowing up in a massive way and we talk all about the incredible opportunities they’ve had, as well as the legendary people they’ve gotten to work with. Touring with Blink-182, recording with Rob Cavallo (Green Day/My Chem etc), being on Versewire, the label run by Mark Hoppus and Pete Wentz, and so much more. The new album “READY TO EAT” is out now everywhere, go check it out! I'm excited to welcome...

Episode 345 – Mikaila Delgado of pop punk band Yours Truly joins the show today! From her younger years getting into alternative music, touring in her teens, starting Yours Truly with guitarist Teddie, the sudden success of their hit single “High Hopes”, releasing their debut full-length record during lockdown, and everything since; we get into her journey through life and music in this very honest conversation. The first single from their sophomore record will be out soon, so keep your eyes...

Episode 344 – Stevie Williams of Australian punk band Clowns joins the show today! We talk about it all including his early obsession with Slipknot and heavy music, his persistence and friendships that landed them a record deal with legendary punk label Fat Wreck Chords, and writing a bi-sexual punk rock anthem. The new album “Endless” is out now everywhere, go check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 343 – Canadian legend and multi-platinum selling artist Sam Roberts joins the show today! We get into his long and illustrious career, from stories from some highlight moments to evolving as a person, songwriter and band; writer’s block, the concept for the new album, and more. Catch the Sam Roberts Band on tour this fall in Canada and select US dates, and check out their new album “The Adventures Of Ben Blank” out now everywhere! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Episode 342 – Ollie Baxxter of Broadside returns! It’s been about 5 years since the last time he was on the show, and a LOT has happened. From working with a new label and new producers, evolving the sound, to stories from touring, we get into it all. The new album, “Hotel Bleu”, is out NOW, and catch them on tour this fall with This Wild Life! NEW MUSIC ALERT! Latewaves are bringing their talents to Open Your Ears Records! Since 2016 the band has been delivering some of the most fresh and...

Episode 341 – Max Kerman of Arkells is back baby! Since the last time on the show, this multi-platinum selling band has gotten even bigger (including a record 6th Group of the Year Juno award) and has become a household name across Canada. We discuss being in a band that is crossing generations, their process writing and producing records, and their many appearances in the Canadian sports scene, especially their performance at the CFL Grey Cup halftime show in 2021. Their new album, “Laundry...

Episode 340 – Dylan Slocum of Spanish Love Songs joins the show today! We get into his winding career path, including working in Hollywood and being a baseball player. Now, as a frontman, we discuss his approach to songwriting, working with new producers, touring, and more. Their new album “No Joy” is out now, so go check it out, and catch them on tour in the UK & US with Hot Mulligan! NEW MUSIC ALERT! Latewaves are bringing their talents to Open Your Ears Records! Since 2016 the band has...

Episode 339 – THIS IS A MUST LISTEN! Danny Estrin of Australian progressive metal band (and EUROVISION FINALISTS!) Voyager joins the show today! From being born in Germany, to emigrating to Australia, and becoming an immigration lawyer himself, we talk about his journey through life and music so far. What's it like being in a band in the most isolated capital city in the world, to all of a sudden playing for 160 million people live at the latest Eurovision finals? Listen and find out. Also...

Episode 338 – Mike Herrera of legendary punk rock band MxPx returns to the show today! They just released their new album, “Find Your Way Home”, and we talk about his approach to songwriting, their return to a more DIY approach self-releasing the record, their live streams, choosing a setlist on tour, his role as bassist in Goldfinger, and so much more. Go check out the new album, out now everywhere, and Mike’s podcast - the Mike Herrera Podcast! Brought to you by: NEW MUSIC ALERT! Latewaves...

Episode 337 – Marc Hudson of power metal legends DragonForce joins the show today! From his start as a guitar player in local bands, to recently writing and recording his first solo record over the pandemic, we get into his story so far in music. The new solo album “Starbound Stories” (which absolutely RULES BTW) is out August 25th on Napalm Records - go pick up a vinyl right now ! Brought to you by: NEW MUSIC ALERT! Latewaves are bringing their talents to Open Your Ears Records! Since 2016...

Episode 336 – The prolific Greg Puciato joins the show this week, with a remarkably honest and insightful look into his incredible career and life. Best known for his time as the vocalist of legendary technical metalcore kings The Dillinger Escape Plan, his new supergroup Better Lovers (with members formerly of Every Time I Die and producer Will Putney) has been making huge waves in just a few months, and only 4 songs (so far). We get into everything from that, his solo music, his work with...

Episode 335 – Rou Reynolds of Enter Shikari returns! It’s been an interesting few years since he was last on the show. We get into everything from him writing a book over lockdown, the return to playing shows, writing and producing their recent album off the grid in rural England, to their upcoming arena tour in the UK and the fundraising they’re doing to help smaller venues there. Their latest album, “A Kiss for the Whole World”, their first-ever No. 1 album, is out everywhere, so go listen...

Episode 334 – David Simonich of Pittsburgh Deathcore kings Signs of the Swarm joins the show today! From growing up and first getting into metal, to joining a band he was a fan of, to the process of writing and recording the new record in the studio, and now playing some of the biggest stages in the genre, we get into his inspiring story in music so far. Catch them in Europe and the US this summer and fall, and go check out the new album “Amongst the Low & Empty” - out now...

Episode 333 – Travis Mills of pop punk duo "girlfriends" joins the show today! From his early days on Warped Tour, signing a major label deals as a hip hop artist (T. Mills), to coming back to the scene he started in and touring with Avril Lavigne or Pierce The Veil, we get into his story in music, and entertainment – he also hosts reality shows on MTV, a radio show on Apple Music One and more. The new girlfriends EP, “Over My Dead Body”, out now everywhere! Brought to you by: Looking for an...