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...

Episode 333 – Kat Moss of hardcore band Scowl joins the show today! From growing up in a small town in California, getting into punk and hardcore bands as a teen, to starting her first band and now playing at Coachella, we get into the inspiring story of her journey so far in music. Their new EP “Psychic Dance Routine” is out now everywhere, and catch them in Europe this summer or on tour in the US this fall! Brought to you by: Looking for an awesome new pop-punk band with catchy, heartfelt...

Episode 331 – Tommy Karevik of progressive melodic power metal band Kamelot joins the show today! From his recent move to Canada from Sweden (Go Flames!), leaving longtime project Seventh Wonder, and writing the new Kamelot album, all the way back to his early influences and getting his start in music, we get into all the details of his career so far. The new album “The Awakening” is out now everywhere, and catch them on their USA headline tour in August and September! Brought to you...

Episode 330 – Gus and Han from Omerta join the show today! This band has been getting a lot of hype and we get into their journey so far, their unique sound, the meaning behind some of their controversial lyrics, working with some huge names, and what’s coming up for them as they rise. Catch them on tour next with Counterparts and don’t sleep on this band! Brought to you by: OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band...

Episode 329 – Incendiary frontman Brendan Garrone joins the show! Incendiary is an absolute unicorn of the hardcore scene, and they don't do traditional touring like most hardcore bands. Instead, they play weekend shows and festivals, flying all over the globe, spreading their intricate sociopolitical messages mixed with heavy metallic hardcore. One of the best writers in the scene, Brendan shares his approach to lyrics, and explains why we had to wait 6 years for a new album. The new LP...

Episode 328 – Steve of Punchline returns to the show four years later, and a lot has happened in that time! Getting married, having a child, starting a new solo project while still working on Punchline material, a podcast about the band, and… ChatGPT? We get into all the details of those things and more. Many things to point you to, and check it all out: the debut album of his solo project “Blue of Colors”, called “Long Time Coming”, is out now everywhere; a new Punchline song “Find Yourself”...

Episode 327 – Tades of Hot Mulligan joins the show today! Hot Mulligan are one of the most exciting bands in the scene right now, and Tades is one of the most interesting singers and lyricists out there, so this was a treat. We get REAL in this one, talking about his upbringing in rural Michigan, leaving the church and the backlash that comes with that, his absolute hatred for his mother, and ... his pet rat - Betty (RIP). Their new album “Why Would I Watch” is out now everywhere, don't miss...

HOT MILK IS HERE! Yes, some people find the name a bit uncomfortable but there is no denying this new-ish group delivers absolute BANGERS. In this highly entertaining episode, Han and Jim discuss meeting each other on Tinder before deciding to just be friends and start a band, Alice Cooper joining them on a new jam called "Alice Cooper's Pool House", writing a song using Dave Grohl's guitar and Mark Hoppus' bass, and playing so many insanely massive festivals already like Reading and Leeds,...

BROUGHT TO YOU BY Open Your Ears Records - OYERECS.COM - The best new punk indie label! MASSIVE WEEK ! And not just because Mike's favorite band is putting out a new album! Yes we talk about THAT album, and some other bangers from last week as well. We also did this LIVE ON TWITCH! If you missed it, make sure you follow the Twitch account (twitch.tv/shanetold) because we will be doing more and more of these! So come over and interact with me and Mike as we talk new music .... and shit. OYE...

Episode 325 – Ryan Savitski of One Step Close joins Shane - in person - on their US tour. A super honest and candid talk, we discuss his childhood growing up in his local hardcore scene, claiming Straight Edge and how important it is to him and the band, their methods of writing and recording, and the future of the band. Check out their new EP, “Songs for the Willow”, out now everywhere! Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN unique classic rock items like Vintage Led Zeppelin tickets,...

Shane is back! So we make up for his absence last week, and talk about recent albums by artists: fromjoy, King Yosef, Vamachara, Storm Seeker, Currents, Drain, Unearth, Dropout Kings, Jeromes Dream, Enforcer, Vintersea, Atmosphere, Ed Sheeran and more! We’ve got a Top 7 with some really great records this week, and as always, check out the full list at Mike’s Instagram, @slappyslam! OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a...

We're back! Well.... actually Mike is back. Shane has bronchitis so Mike is solo, but we have a BIG TOP 9 for you this week. Mike gives you his thoughts on last weeks great releases from bands like fromjoy, King Yosef, Vamachara, Luna Chamber, and more! Follow his very awesome Instagram page as well @slappyslam! OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. Their lead single "Betray a...

Episode 324 – Marcus Vik of Invent Animate joins the show! We get into how he got to join the band after leaving his old project Aviana, writing and recording the new album, and the inspiration and meaning behind the lyrics. We also talk about the what it’s like to live on a different continent than the rest of his band, since he is from (and lives in) Sweden when the rest of the members live In Texas. The new album “Heavener” out now everywhere! Are you a rock fan? Now is your chance to WIN...