It's the one where David chats with Brendan Schulze (vocals) of Australian hardcore band, ALL IN, as well as the man behind Set The Fire Records AU. They talk about Brendan's growing up in the punk and hardcore scene, starting his first band, touring Australia, and his journey through getting clean. They also discuss the band, and some of what Set …

It's the one where David shares some of his favourite new punk/hardcore/emo releases from the month of June, 2024. Also featured in this episode are interviews with Tracy and Mark of Cross Dog, as well as Josh of Bring on the Storm. Playlists: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY Their Links: CROSS DOG BRING ON THE STORM Our Links: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM…

It's the one where David shares some of his favourite releases from the month of May, 2024. This is a jam packed episode with 32 songs, and two interviews (Johnny Baseball, and OK Buddy). PLAYLIST Apple Music Spotify OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David is joined by Andy Frachere (vocals) of Ill Communication. Andy picked a bunch of songs, and David buddied them up with songs of his choosing. It's a hardcore kid's dream! OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David and Aaron break down some of their favourite punk, hardcore, and emo releases of the month of April, 2024. Bassy (bass) of Between You & Me also hops on to chat about their new EP 'Shit Yeah!'. PLAYLISTS Spotify Apple Music BETWEEN YOU & ME Instagram PUNK ROCK RADAR OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK…

It's another pairings episode, but this time we are calling it BUDDIED UP! Mark Johnston, of Knelt Before, joins David to play a bunch of songs, and talk about them. Mark picked his songs, and David buddied them up with his songs. KNELT BEFORE INSTAGRAM BANDCAMP OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK…

It's the one where David shares some of his favourite punk, hardcore, and emo releases of the last month. He is also joined by Connor Erickson (guitar & vocals) of Barely Civil, and Adam Nigh (bass & vocals) of Too Bad Eugene to discuss their new records. LINKS: Barely Civil: Instagram Merch Too Bad Eugene: Instagram Merch Playlists: Spotify Apple …

It's the one where David and Chef Josh play the hits. This episode was previously released on Islington Radio.

It's the one where Aaron chats with Damien, and Felipe, of the Florida band The Requiem. They discuss getting introduced to punk rock, and playing in bands, as well as the new record from The Requiem, 'A Cure To Poison the World' (Fearless Records) which was released in February of this year. THEIR LINKS: Instagram Merch OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH …

It's the one where David recaps some of his favourite punk, hardcore, and emo releases from the month of February. He's also joined by Paul and James, from The Promised End, to discuss their new album ;For the Buried and the Broken' (Sound Investment Records) PLAYLISTS: Apple Music Spotify OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK…

It's the one where Aaron hangs out with the members of Czechian skate punk band, KRANG. They discuss the ins and outs of their 2021 album Make Arcade Great Again, as well as what the future may hold for the band with new music. OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

Its the one where David recaps some of his favourite releases from January 2024. He's also joined by Jimmy Barbetti (guitar & vocals) of Scooped Up! A couple other friends also drop by to share the stories behind some of their latest tracks. Featuring everything from pop punk to hardcore, emo, skate punk and more. PLAYLISTS: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY OUR…

David rings in 2024 by saying 'So Long, 2023' in this Radio, Radio special. Over 30 songs from some of his favourite albums released in 2023. Pop punk, emo, post hardcore, and hardcore...it's all here! Ring in 2024 with us, as we say ;So Long, 2023'! PLAYLISTS: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK…

It's the one where Aaron and David pick their 11 favourite albums from 2023. PLAYLIST Apple Music Spotify OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where Aaron chats with Todd Mackey of Connecticut melodic hardcore band, With Honor. They talk about their latest album, Boundless (Pure Noise). They also talk about what brought the band back together, after a lengthy hiatus, and what it was like getting back into the studio and writing together again. THEIR LINKS Instagram Merch/Musi…

It's the one where David chats with Patty O'Lantern (vocals) of Brutal Youth. They discuss their latest record, Rebuilding Year, as well as 'Weird Al', short shorts, and much more. THEIR LINKS Instagram Merch OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David chats with Andy Franchere (vocals) of California hardcore band, Ill Communication. They discuss growing up in small town scenes, raising kids in the punk and hardcore scene, as well as Ill Communication's debut full length, Doomsday Brigade. THEIR LINKS: INSTAGRAM MUSIC OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK…

David has been lying in bed sick. With nothing to do but listen to new music, a lot was consumed. Then, he had a small window where his energy returned, so he figured he would make good of his time doing nothing. This is the result of that. 14 new tracks from artists including: Stateside, MXPX, Fiddlehead, Restraining Order, Wilmette, The Front Bot…

We're still stuck in Canada! So, why not dig in to another two classic Canadian albums? In this one David and Aaron discuss the albums 'Watch Out!' and 'Crisis' by Alexisonfire. As per usual, we share our introductions to the band, general thoughts on the albums, and a deep dive on 4 songs from each. OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FAC…

It's the middle of summer, so we had to cover a band that takes their name from the season, and has a song named after the season. In this one David and Aaron discuss Canadian pop punk kings, Sum 41 - specifically their albums 'All Killer No Filler' and 'Does This Look Infected?'. They share their first impressions an introduction to the band, Cana…

Canadian friends rejoice! On our latest episode, we are tackling the legendary gob. We talk about first getting into the band, and living in a world where even if you werent familiar with their music, you knew who gob was - they were that band that sang about jumping in a lake. Much Music mainstays. We discuss 'How Far Shallow Takes You' as well as…

The Undecided may not be one of the most well known bands, but for Canadian kids growing up on Tooth & Nail Records, and punk rock...they were a beacon of hope. They were 'our boys . In this episode, David and Aaron discuss their two full length releases - sharing their first impressions, and deep diving some of the songs. They get into artwork, op…

Its the one where David and Aaron talk about The Ataris by taking a closer look at two of their albums: Blue Skies Broken Hearts...Next 12 Exits, and So Long, Astoria. They talk first impressions from when they first heard the band and albums, as well as short discussions on openers, closers, and their favourite tracks. OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH T…

It's the one where David and Aaron talk about Saves The Day. They take a closer look at two albums from the band - Through Being Cool and Stay What You Are. They share their early memories with the records, and dive in to some of their favourite songs from the records. OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK…

Its the one where David is joined by Dan Fletcher (vocals) of SLC hardcore band, Run Into The Sun. They discuss the latest singles from the band, as well Dan picks some of his favourite SLC pop punk/emo/indie bands, and David pairs songs with them. PLAYLIST Spotify Apple Music RUN INTO THE SUN: Listen Instagram OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER IN…

It's the one where we play a game! David is joined by Tim Ilardi (vocals/guitar) of Red Weather. They play a game and discuss their latest single, 'Start Again'. The game? David has put together a playlist of songs. Each pair of songs are about a niche subject, or niche metaphor. Tim tries to guess the subject/metaphor as well as the artists. How w…

DSCVRD //0323// recaps some of our favourite albums and EPs released in the month of March, thanks to our friends at Discovered Magazine. David is joined by Tony Truzzolino (guitar/vocals) of Tired Radio as they work their way through a loaded playlist of some of the best new releases in the world of punk, hardcore, post hardcore, emo, and more! Fe…

It's the one where David shares some good hangs with Dom (bass & backing vocals) and Stein (vocals) of Chicago emo/pop punk band, Good Hangs. Featuring a complete listen of the new Good Hangs EP, 'Bad Planet', as well as some other favourites along the way. GOOD HANGS LINKTREE OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK…

This time we pair new songs with old songs. Featuring music from: Urethane, Hot Mulligan, Samiam, Nearly Spent, Junction 18, Brutal Youth, The Carolyn, ALVVAYS, Manchester Orchestra, Scottie Cyr, Rust Belt Lights, DRAIN, AFI, Roman Candle, Hopesfall, and Sainthood Reps. PLAYLIST: Apple Music Spotify OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACE…

It's the one where David & Chef Josh play some of their favourite songs to come out of The Blasting Room. That's it. It's just two buds hanging out and listening to/talking about their favourites. Featuring music from Face to Face, Good Riddance, Slick Shoes, Comeback Kid, Hot Water Music, and more! Chef Josh Our Links: JOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DI…

Radio, Radio: DISCOVERED //0223// is your recap for some of our favourite new releases, in the world of pop punk/hardcore/emo and more, from the month of February(ish) 2023. We travel all over the world from Salt Lake City to Australia, from Canada to Germany, and all over the UK. Featuring music from: Absolved (photo credit Landon Hale), Stress Fr…

It's another Radio, Radio. This time we've got old music and new music. Featuring: Stretch Arm Strong Quicksand Trash Boat Knelt Before Bukowski Trashed Ambulance and more! Grab a copy of the 30th anniversary deluxe re-release of 'Slip' by Quicksand, from our friends at Iodine Recordings. Paylist: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY Our Links: JOIN OUR PATREON JOI…

It's the one where David and Aaron discuss the New Jersey melodic hardcore band, Lifetime. They take a bit of a dive into their albums Jersey's Best Dancers, and the self-titled Lifetime record. Our Links JOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORD GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

Radio, Radio: Power Point Is Boring January is coming to a close, so David decided to recap some of the new music released in the past month (or so). Featuring music from: Old Wives, Fireworks, Unarmed, Leiah, Something Missing, Pale Lungs, Riot Stares, Boneripper, Palette Knife, Dosser, Relate., and One Step Closer. Playlist: SPOTIFY APPLE MUSIC O…

It's the one where Aaron and David return to share their favourite albums from 2022. Playlist: Spotify Apple Music Northern Scene: Save 15% with the PROMO CODE: growingup Our Links JOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORD GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where Aaron deep dives the new record, Spectre, from Stick To Your Guns with vocalist Jesse Barnett. They take a song by song look at the record, as well as how the title and artwork came about. They also take a quick walk down memory lane, covering some of the history of the band. THEIR LINKS Instagram. Website Northern Scene: Save 15…

It's the episode where Aaron and David hang out with Andy (vocals) and Pat (drums) of Handheld. In this episode, they discuss some of their favourite Canadian punk bands, and share some stories about their new record 'Canadian Tragedy'. Featuring music from Handheld, Propagandhi, Moneen, Belvedere, Gob, Reset, and more! THEIR LINKS Instagram Merch …

It's the one where Aaron chats with Matt Wilson (vocals) of Set Your Goals. Set Your Goals are a band that formed in San Francisco, back in 2004. Over that span they have released 3 full lengths on Eulogy and Epitaph Records. In this conversation they talk about the progression and growth of the band, time spent on Warped Tour, splitting from Eulog…

It's the one where David introduces you to Celebration Summer. Nathan Falger (guitar & vocals) chats with David about the beginnings of the DC area band, as well as some bands that inspired him, and the stories behind some Celebration Summer songs from their debut EP, and upcoming full length. THEIR LINKS: Bandcamp Instagram Merch Northern Scene: S…

It's the one where David and Aaron talk about what they've been listening to over the summer. New and old, it's jam packed with great music. Featuring music from Hatebreed, Her Head's On Fire, The Interrupters, Normy, Born For Battle, Good Hangs, and more! Northern Scene: Save 15% with the PROMO CODE: growingup PLAYLIST: Apple Music Spotify Our Lin…

The one where Aaron chats with Kalen Anderson, who plays drums in Dragged Under. Dragged Under is a Seattle-area band who blend elements of metalcore, pop punk, and hard rock, who formed out of the dissolution of the band Rest, Repose. In this interview, they discuss how Kalen got into music, some of the bands and albums that influenced him, transi…

This week’s episode is my interview Austin Stemper of the band Praise. They’re a hardcore band from the Baltimore area, with call backs to the DC hardcore and post hardcore sounds of the mid-to-late 80s. If you’re unfamiliar with this band, you’ve probably heard them at least a couple times if you’ve listened to any of our Radio, Radio episodes, be…

It's the one where David discovers Elway, with Tim Browne (vocals & guitar). Tim talks about growing up listening to punk and hardcore, and shares 3 songs that influenced him as a songwriter/musician. He also shares the stories behind three songs from the Elway library. Their Links: Instagram Bandcamp Merch Northern Scene: Save 15% with the PROMO C…

It's another episode in our Discovering: Summer series! This time David discovers LA melodic punk band, Freewill. He is joined by bassist Mike Hartsfield. Freewill is a band that actually got its start in the mid-late 80s LA hardcore scene, before going on a lengthy hiatus. Mike shares a few of the songs that inspired him, as well as the stories be…

It's the episode of Radio, Radio where David plays songs he's downloaded for his road trip to the coast. Featuring music from H2O, Foxing, Seaway, Joyce Manor, Stretch Arm Strong, and more! Northern Scene: Save 15% with the PROMO CODE: growingup Our Links JOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR DISCORD GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK…

It's another installment in our Discovering: Summer series. This time it's the one where David discovers Florida based pop punk band, Outatime! with Justin Roberston (guitar). In this episode they discuss three songs that have influenced Justin, as well as three songs off their debut full length, No Boundaries (Revival Recordings). Their Links: Gra…

It's another installment in our Discovering: Summer series, this time David discovers Living Room, with singer and guitar player Scott Fitzpatrick. As usual they cover 3 songs that influenced Scott, as well as 3 songs from Living Room, all off of their latest record New Years. They also discuss the burden of having a band name live Living Room, and…

It's our first installment in our Discovering: Summer series. This is the one where David discovers Vancouver based pop punk band, Chief State, with their singer Fraser Simpson. They discuss 3 of the bands that played the biggest influence on Fraser, as well as 3 songs from the Chief State collection, including a discussion about their new record W…

Listen in as David and Aaron play songs from some of their favourite June (and a few earlier) releases. They also throw in a couple throwback songs for good measure. Featuring music from Speedway, Foreign Hands, Living Room, We Struck Gold, Squint, and more! Playlist Apple Music Spotify OUR LINKS Save 15% at Northern Scene JOIN OUR PATREON JOIN OUR…

It's the one where David welcomes Randy Frobel (vocals) of Ottawa, Ontario pop punk band, We Were Sharks. As always, in this episode we dive into Randy’s introduction to the world of punk and hardcore, also what it’s like being an ‘old ass man’ playing pop punk. Randy also shares his thoughts, and the stories behind 5 of his favourite We Were Shark…