I talked with local Chicago band Broken Demeanor at Frato's Culinary Kitchen in Schaumburg about their new EP 'Where Is Home?', show memories, gear, inspirations, their ongoing rivalry with Cruel Universe (who will strike next?), and more!! Check out Broken Demeanor's EP 'Where Is Home?' out now! https://open.spotify.com/album/1wiMKL6W9GpPrJXAQKY9L…

I talked with Jonathon of (originally Floridian, now LA-based) pop-punk band Northbound about his upcoming album Juniper (out July 12), upcoming release show, working with Smartpunk Records, and which state has better pizza - Florida or California? FFO: The Starting Line, Alkaline Trio, Sum 41 #poppunk #interview #northbound…

Cruel Universe, a punk band from the Chicago area talks new members; their new single "Coffin"; how their song "Local God" was a class assignment; kidnapping Damian from Broken Demeanor; who the medievally-clad guy is that introduces them at shows; plus a track-by-track explanation of the songs on their 'SPECTER' EP ...and more!! Basically everythi…

I talked with NJ punk/hardcore band PISSED! about their contribution to a NOFX tribute compilation (out 3/29) as well as a new album coming soon! Plus a collab with GWAR, Weird Al, Mr. Bungle, and Ice-T??? Who knows what the future holds! Pre-order The Lies That Bind here: https://diwhy-films-store.square.site/product/pissed-the-lies-that-bind-viny…

I talked with members of Definitely Maybe about upcoming music, Snüzfest, the color pink, and more! Listen to Definitely Maybe: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/484921enhGmhOm6s7bw7a7 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/definitely-maybe/1616734920 Pre-Save "I Don't Sleep at Night": https://ffm.to/presaveidsan See Definitely Maybe…

Before the show at Bottom Lounge, I talked with Betty, the singer of Gold Steps about their collab with MKNLY, how the band started, favorite pizza places in Wisconsin, and more! Check out "The Terminal by Gold Steps & MKNLY here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bzb1eS4a0e8h6sre7NDHJ Follow Gold Steps on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…

I talked with Benny Green, the lead singer of North Carolina band MKNLY, about playing his first live show on a US Navy ship, the meanings behind their songs, inspirations, and more! Listen to "The Terminal" by MKNLY and Gold Steps: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bzb1eS4a0e8h6sre7NDHJ Follow MKNLY on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m…

I interviewed the owner of Hoarders Trading Post, a record store in St. Charles, IL, and got the inside scoop on what it's like to run a record store, where to start when record collecting, the difference in sound between vinyl and CD, and more! Follow Hoarders Trading Post on socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Hoarders-Trading-Post-1000…

In this episode, I talked with Taken Days, a California band who recently signed with SBÄM Records, about working with producer Cameron Webb (Weezer, Alkaline Trio, Megadeth...), their upcoming album titled Any Minute, which releases January 2024, covering songs, turtles, and more! Listen to "Over Zelle Us" and "Least of all You" from their upcomin…

I talked with UNWELL, a recently formed band that infuses pop-punk with metalcore, about their new album out now "Trial and Error", touring with Alesana, the message behind their music, and more! Listen to Trial & Error! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2sTMelNHrKXdBVr2xvKh4t Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/unwell/1556149236 P…

Spooky punk solo artist Maggot House and I talk about our favorite horror themed/spooky punk and pop-punk songs in this special Halloween episode! Plus we talk about Maggot House's new album out now: How to Talk to Extraterrestrials, and more! Listen to How to Talk to Extraterrestrials: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/12furD... Apple Music:…

Last weekend, I went to T1 Fest, a festival created to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes, at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago, and talked with Ray Carlisle of Teenage Bottlerocket about song titles, upcoming music, tours, and more! Listen to Teenage Bottlerocket: Bandcamp: https://teenagebottlerocket.bandcamp.com/album/so-dumb-so-stoked Spotify: htt…

I talked with Nick Karcher (an artist from the same town as me!) about his new single "The Hard Bitter Truth" produced by Michael Bono (Avril Lavigne, YUNGBLUD), inspirations, getting started as an independent artist, and more! Listen to "The Hard Bitter Truth": https://ffm.to/thehardbittertruth Follow Nick Karcher on socials + more links: https://…

In this episode, I talked with Jake Bédel of New Jersey band Free The Witness about their new member Mike LaRose, upcoming album Youth of Tomorrow produced by of Pete Steinkopf of The Bouncing Souls, opening for Descendents and Sum 41, playing the Punk in Drublic festival, and more! PRE-SAVE "Soldier Soldier" (out Oct. 2nd)- the 2nd single off thei…

In this episode, I talk with Tightwire, a band from Minneapolis MN about writing short songs, throwing stale hotdogs into the audience, their new album 'Head Full of Snakes', Paul's top-rated bathroom, and more! Listen to 'Head Full of Snakes' by Tightwire: https://orcd.co/HeadFullOfSnakes Follow Tightwire on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagr…

Festival season is among us, and with Riot Fest quickly approaching, here are 15 tips to help you prepare. Riot Fest FAQ: https://riotfest.org/chicago/faq/ Map (scroll all the way to bottom): https://riotfest.org/chicago/tickets/ Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook…

I talked with Keith Gensure, the vocalist of Pennsylvania band Pine Creek Academy, about their new EP Rewind, their last time going to Warped Tour, being in Kulick and touring with Sleeping With Sirens, and more! Follow Pine Creek Academy on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinecreekacademy/?fbclid=IwAR0HUfizQOaFs-RWkkd8LT8PVGoxrgPCNs9…

I had a great time talking with alternative/pop-punk/emo band Detour North at Zazzo's Pizza in Westmont, IL about their upcoming "It's History, It's Poetry" anniversary show at Beat Kitchen on Sept 2, what they've been up to since the band ended, their favorite memories of being in the band, and lots more! Detour North are awesome guys! Get tix to …

Our first episode with our new co-host, Zoe! Zoe and I talk with Ryan and Jonas of Killium, @killiumofficial a band originally from Indiana, about their upcoming album to be released in October, their pre-album EP they're working on, and their previously unannounced headlining show at Schubas Tavern (in Chicago) with Broken Demeanor and The Fundame…

The Bollweevils are releasing their first album in over 14 years! "Essential" is out May 5 via Red Scare. I talked with Daryl, the frontman, about the creation of the album, how being a doctor inspires his songwriting, his favorite songs on the record, the worst excuse for pizza he's ever had, and more!! Listen to The Bollweevils! Spotify: https://…

For you fellow heavy music lovers, we're starting a new Heavy Edition series!! For the 1st episode of this series, I had the chance to talk with No Shelter, a local metalcore band in the Chicago area about their new song Run Your Rivers Red (out now!) and upcoming debut EP! We also talked about their inspirations, how they met, and more! Listen to …

I talked with Years Down about their upcoming album called December State of Mind, the meaning behind it, their third single release of the year, "big S.A.D.", their very different cover of Justin Bieber's "Stay", a possible upcoming EP of covers, and more! Years Down is coming to the midwest for the first time ever for their Spring Midwest Tour. B…

I got a chance to talk with LoudFoxCult @loudfoxcult9052 , a trio of friends from Michigan, about their influences, their new EP "Cult Classic", getting to work with Sam Mathys - the drummer of Early Eyes and former drummer of Remo Drive, and more! FFO: Remo Drive, Tiny Moving Parts, Real Friends, Mom Jeans If you like alternative, midwest emo, mat…

North Carolina-based Come Clean talks about their upcoming album "134", what the numbers mean to them, their favorite songs to perform live, their influences, and of course, their favorite kind of pizza! Stay tuned for Come Clean's debut album "134" out April 14th! In the meantime, check out Come Clean's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/a…

For St. Patrick's Day, I decided to talk about my top 5 green albums! Let me know what your favorite green album is in the comments! Support this podcast: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser Want me to promote your band or brand? Email noelle@lamoremediallc.com for more info on sponsorships! Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.co…

I Call Fives is back from their 7-year hiatus with a new EP, Not For Everyone. I talked with the bassist, Drew, about how their songwriting process has changed since the break, the meaning behind their new single "Honest & Only", working with Casey Cavaliere of The Wonder Years on the EP, and more! Listen to I Call Fives new EP Not For Everyone! Sp…

In this episode, I talked with Long Island band WAIVER. about their EP coming out March 24, the meaning behind their latest single "Right Here", Dylan playing a show right after dislocating his shoulder, their favorite pizza places, and more! Follow WAIVER. on Instagram! @waiver.official Listen to WAIVER. on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist…

In this episode, I talked with new pop-punk band Londynne's Falling about their diverse backgrounds in the music industry and how it gives them a unique sound, how they write their songs, their plans for an upcoming album, their new single "911", and more! If you'd like to support Pop-Punk & Pizza, please donate: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza…

I got a chance to talk to Stefan Beham, head of the punk rock label SBÄM, based in Linz, Austria. He's also created artwork for bands like NOFX, Sum 41, and Lagwagon. SBÄM also has a festival; the latest edition featuring the last official NOFX show in Austria, along with many other bands like Rancid, Anti-Flag, Less Than Jake, Mod Sun, and lots mo…

In this episode, I talked with British artist Luvlee about starting out in a boy band, how the Nickelodeon show Drake & Josh inspired him musically, his transition from pop to pop-punk, and more! Listen to Luvlee's song "Obsessed" out now! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ni1HXhCsqDdfPLnemc4Zr Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist…

In this episode, I talked with punk-garage rock-indie band The Figbeats about their cover of "Apeman" on Starstruck: A Tribute to The Kinks, the funny story of how they got their band name, other bands getting blood on their drums, and more! Listen to The Figbeats: Bandcamp: https://figbeats.bandcamp.com/music Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/arti…

Top 5/6 new-ish bands I recommend! With the new year coming up, it's time for you to discover some new bands! - Moving to Ashbury: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movingtoashbury/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MovingToAshbury/ Twitter: All links: https://bio.site/movingtoashbury Bandcamp: https://movingtoashbury.bandcamp.com/ - Never Love…

Part 2 of my interview with Mark Johnston of Knelt Before! He tells me why he decided to write a song in Japanese, talks about his gear & guitars, the meaning of songs on their new album, "Be Nice", and more! Be sure to watch Part 1 if you haven't already! Check out Knelt Before's debut album "Be Nice" on Bandcamp: https://kneltbefore.bandcamp.com/…

Part 1: I talked with Mark Johnston of Knelt Before about the straight-edge hardcore scene then and now, being a PMA (positive mental attitude) hardcore band, how he balances being a firefighter, IT guy, and father with being in the band, and more! Be sure to also listen to Part 2! Check out Knelt Before's debut album "Be Nice" on Bandcamp: https:/…

In this episode, I talked with Jaap and Jasper from After Elmer about their new singles, how they write songs, the pop-punk scene in the Netherlands, and more! Follow After Elmer on socials: @afterelmer Listen to After Elmer on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4URpB1n4Ty2J4M0wWHg1k2?si=CDa3Szc-Rtm7ikjkiCWYWQ…

I talked with pop-punk artist L E A about karaoke songs, whether she would do another "Permanently Closed" episode, her new song "FTS (Sick of This)", and more!By LaMore Media L.L.C.

In this episode, I talked with Sam Spaiser of I Am The Spirit about working with producer Kyle Black (Pierce The Veil, Paramore), his new song, how he got started, and more! Check out I Am The Spirit's new song Onward & Upward here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4Wvnm3pYAasHLQoeJXExwx Follow I Am The Spirit on socials: @iatspirit ​…

Noelle talks with Brendan B. Brown of Wheatus about the backstory of "Teenage Dirtbag", his favorite Wheatus album, new music, Wheatus's contribution to Starstruck: A Tribute to The Kinks, and more!By LaMore Media L.L.C.

On Noelle's first episode as the host of Pop-Punk & Pizza, she talks with Big Drink, a heavy pop-punk band from the UK, about their new EP, "It Was Supposed To Be So Easy". (Photo credit: Big Drink)By LaMore Media L.L.C.

Our intern Noelle had that chance to talk with Cleveland, Ohio based pop punk band, Morning In May! They are about to hit the road with Makeout are also releasing their debut LP, Dead Set Slander. The album drops October 14th and the tour with Makeout begins October 20th in Las Vegas. Pre-save Dead Set Slander now: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow…

Destroy Boys have an excellent story about Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day to share with us! Our Riot Fest coverage today is sponsored by Chicago punk band, The Linden Method, and their new album, Grief, out now via People of Punk Rock Records. Stream the album on your favorite platform and follow @tlmchi on social media. LISTEN HERE: https://fan…

Cliffdiver chats with us at Riot Fest 2022! Apparently, pizza is delicious in their hometown of Tulsa, OK. Our Riot Fest coverage today is sponsored by Chicago punk band, The Linden Method, and their new album, Grief, out now via People of Punk Rock Records. Stream the album on your favorite platform and follow @tlmchi on social media. LISTEN HERE:…

Stubhy and Adam of Lucky Boys Confusion join us at Riot Fest 2022 to talk 25 years of LBC and more! Our Riot Fest coverage today is sponsored by Chicago punk band, The Linden Method, and their new album, Grief, out now via People of Punk Rock Records. Stream the album on your favorite platform and follow @tlmchi on social media. LISTEN HERE: https:…

Corn dog pizza with Deanna of Sincere Engineer at Riot Fest 2022! Our Riot Fest coverage today is sponsored by Chicago punk band, The Linden Method, and their new album, Grief, out now via People of Punk Rock Records. Stream the album on your favorite platform and follow @tlmchi on social media. LISTEN HERE: https://fanlink.to/TLM_grief Much Love, …

Treaty of Paris rocked the Chicago pop-punk scene hard in the mid to late 2000s. Now in 2022, they are reuniting to play Riot Fest this weekend! Treaty of Paris members Dan Wade and Chris Insidioso join me on this episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza to give us a breakdown of the band's history. You can find Treaty of Paris on the Radicals Stage at 1pm this…

Chicago's Take The Reins stopped by the Pop-Punk & Pizza studio to smash some Monical's Pizza and talk about their new album, I'm At Your Door. The new record is out now via Flat Aht Records. This episode also includes a live acoustic performance of, "South Side Rules". Take The Reins have a record release show this Friday, August 5th at Gman Taver…

Stubhy Pandav of Lucky Boys Confusion returns to Pop-Punk & Pizza! This time we were able to sit down in person at Village Inn Pizzeria in Skokie, IL to discuss his new solo project, Mr. Ms. & The Infusions. He just released a new song called, "Sheeple (Enjoy The Show)". Listen to it now on all streaming platforms. Thanks for another great night, S…

It's been 15 years since The Methadones released their beloved pop punk classic album, This Won't Hurt. To celebrate, Red Scare Industries has released the record on vinyl for the first time. This past June, I was able to bring Connie's Pizza to Dan, Pete, Simon, and Mike before their performance at T1 Fest at Reggies in Chicago. We had a blast tal…

In no particular order, here’s 10 songs I think you should give a listen to in June 2022: 1. “Forever” - Suitable Miss Ft. Joshua Roberts 2. “Stay Alive” - Noodle Brain 3. “White Noise” - All Honesty 4. “Speedbump” - Clothesline 5. “Follow Me” - Nautical Mile (Uncle Kracker Cover) 6. “Almost Everything” - With The Punches 7. “Lost Dog, Pt. 2” - One…

Tj Horansky of Chicago's Sleep On It, is reintroducing himself to the world as indie/emo artist, OSLO. He just released his debut album, Great Places, under the OSLO name last week. TJ was kind of enough to invite me into his home to have some Rosati's Pizza and talk about the new record. Stream Great Places by OSLO: https://linktr.ee/OsloMusic Muc…