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Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions 91: Torch The HiveFriskie Morris Sessions 91: Torch The Hive by Friskie Morris & Friends Podcast Network2021-01-211h 08Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions 90: Stellar WestStellar West is a band I’ve been following since reviewing their first full-length album and seeing them play Riot Fest as kids back in 2016. Having gotten notoriety young, we talk about how their songwriting and overall sound has grown and evolved as they as have grown and evolved as people and how important the team in the studio has been to their process. Tracks featured on this episode are from their latest release “Mortal Wombats” which came out in early October and is available now.2020-12-091h 15Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions 89: Eugeine Grey & The Bad HabitsWe're melting faces on the 170th episode of the FM&F podcast network with Eugeine Grey & The Bad Habits!! A perfect blend of alt rock, we talk about DIY COVID concerts in parking lots, the transition from solo project to full band and its impact on the creative process, and what it means to be true entertainers over just musicians. Their latest release 'Altered Beings' is available now and be on the lookout for their new video for “Killer on the Loose” dropping 12/4/20 via Goray Matter Visuals and the upcoming single "EIGHT46".
Track Listing:
Altered Beings
She Gone
All in my H...2020-11-241h 28Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions 88: Speed BabesThis week Speed Babes hops on to talk about how a bet started the band, recording on iOS GarageBand, the science behind the under 2 minute song, and recording multiple albums during 2020. Their latest release entitled "UK?" is available now.
Track Listing:
1) Speed Babes '89
2) That's Rad #sosickbro
3) Televisioning
4) Ditch Class for Hardee's
Connect with the band on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speedbabes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeedbabes/
Bandcamp: https://thespeedbabes.bandcamp.com/album/uk-22020-11-0459 minFriskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions #87: SweetieOn the 87th Friskie Morris Session, 168th episode of the podcast, and first episode of season 6, we have the dynamic duo Sweetie joining us! We cover a lot in this episode: singing Lion King ballads in the basement of the rugby house at NIU, the pro's and con's of being a two-piece, how they developed their sound, and how COVID has impacted the momentum they were building and the recording of their debut album ‘Bad Thing, Sweet Thing’, available now.
Track Listing:
1) Devil Girl
2) Howl
3)La Mome
4) Teeth
Connect with the band on social media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com...2020-10-211h 09
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 36: Night Talkers (Nashville, TN)Nashville Rock’n’Rollers Night Talkers invite us into their van outside Liar's Club to chat about their unique musical backgrounds, the Nashville music scene, and their latest release 'Code 1079!' available now.
Track Listing:
1) Burn Up
2) Code 1079
3) On The Fence
4) Reptile
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nighttalkersband/
Bandcamp: https://nighttalkers.bandcamp.com/2020-01-2100 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 35: The Return of Moonraker (Santa Clarita, CA)After a nail-biting bout of Whirlyball, Moonraker was officially the first band in Friskie Morris history to return for a follow-up episode! We reunite where it all started at The Burlington two years after the first time they were on. We try and wrap up on all the band's done in the past two years, what it was like touring Japan with flat Stan Lee, and the stories behind their latest release. "Lanterns" is available now via Tiny Dragon Music.
Track Listing:
1) To the Gills
2) One Trick Phony
3) A Memoir
4) Seven Different Kinds of Smoke
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...2020-01-1300 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 86: The StudsRecorded last summer, this is the final "from the Friskie Morris Sessions vault" episode of 2018. The Studs welcomed me into their practice space to talk about playing festivals, meme generators, writing and recording their latest album, and more.
Their latest release, entitled 'Red Planet Rock', is available now and a music video for their single off the album, "Alien", is available on their YouTube channel.
Track Listing:
1) Level Up
2) Alien
3) Molecules
4) Pepperoni Payoff
Connect with the band on social media:
Website: https://thestudsmusic.com/home
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestuds/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studsmusic/
Bandcamp: https://thestuds...2019-05-3000 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions 85: The MizzerablesRecorded back in the summer of 2018, this is one of two episodes "from the Friskie Morris Sessions vault". The Mizzerables join us for our last in-studio episode at Million Yen to talk about the evolution of the band's sound, album art, everything you need to know about their new LP, the infamous push up challenge, and more.
The new album, entitled 'Whatever... This Sucks', is scheduled to come out this summer and a music video for their first single off the album, "Forty Five", is available on their YouTube channel.
Track Listing:
1) Fucking Killing It
2) Drinking brews
3) Gravity
4)Bottoms Up
...2019-05-2000 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions 84: AM TAXIAs the Chicago polar vortex subsided, I ventured to AM Taxi's practice space for our first episode of 2019! In this episode, we dive deep into their latest release 'Shiver by Me' from the songwriting, to the studio, and everything in between. 'Shiver by Me' is available digitally and on CD now with vinyl becoming available in the coming weeks.
Make sure to check go the official album release party on February 8th at Reggies in Chicago: https://bit.ly/2t64A4J
Track Listing: All tracks are off their latest release 'Shiver by Me'
1) Saint Jane
2) Harpoon
3) Movie About Your...2019-02-0500 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions 83: Fighting For ScrapsOn this episode we are invited to a backyard party hosted by the one and only Fighting for Scraps. We talk to the south suburban four piece about their style of punk, recording their latest album, and the importance of family and community. Their latest release entitled "For the Next Generation" is available now on 12".
Track Listing:
1. Wild 100's
2. Lone Wolf
3. I'm True
4. Friends
Connect with Fighting for Scraps on social media...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fightingforscraps/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/56koTxTy67AUX51Yw6iRzE2018-08-1600 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFirst Rounds On Me Episode 15: Caitlin & Jason of Punk The Burbs FestOn this episode, I sit down with Caitlin (Bumsy and the Moochers) and Jason (The Run Around); the founders of Punk the Burbs Fest at this year's location, Bascamp in Lisle, IL. This annual music festival held in the suburbs of Chicago is a great event and one Friskie Morris & Friends is proud to be a sponsor of for the second year in a row. We talk about how the organizers got into punk, things they learned from their inaugural fest, what to expect at this year's fest, and how they are able to do it all with just two...2018-08-0200 min
Friskie Morris SessionsAlbum Review Roundtable: Nov-Dec 2017 w/ Nick of Butchered & Josh of RibbonheadAlbum Review Roundtable (Nov-Dec 2017). All releases are available on Bandcamp. Thanks to Nick of Butchered (FMS #31), make sure to catch them at Warped Tour this year, and Josh of Ribbonhead(FMS #49)for being our guest panelists this episode.
Track listing of featured artists (Format="Name of Release" by Band Name: Track Name)
1) "Pro Skater 2" by Oscar Bait: Let Me Show You A Hot Stunt (Feat. Josh Glass)
2) "Bad Guy Girl" by Gay Name: Feline Aids
3) "Shoot The Messenger" by Dead Ending: Bring on the Mob
4) "You're the Window and You're Jumping out of it" by Trashbag: Tomorrow Bait
5) "Spare Change"...2018-07-1800 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions #82: 2 Minute MinorAfter a brief hiatus, Chicago's punk podcast of 5+ years is back with Posi Hardcore juggernauts 2 Minute Minor!! On this episode at Million Yen Studios we find out what it took to get the band's current line up, their new EP "Blood on our Front Stoop" and the social issues it tackles, and ways the band's music allows them to give back to their community.
Track Listing:
1) Victory is Ours / Can't be Defeated
2)Tried and True
3)It's a Disease
4)Change my Life
Bandcamp: https://2minuteminor.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2minuteminorhardcore/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2minute_minor/2018-06-2100 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFirst Rounds On Me Episode 14: Josh Nutting of MoonRunners Music FestivalOn this episode I sit down with creator and organizer of Chicago's MoonRunner Music Festival Josh Nutting. We talk about how he got into booking shows and running a multi day fest, tips on running your own fest, Micheal Jackson tribute bands, interesting items on bands' riders, and more. The 6th annual MoonRunners Music Festival is May 4th/5th at Reggies.
Track Listing:
1) Amigo the Devil - Hell and You
2) Jayke Orvis & The Broken Band - Lead Me Astray
3) Harley Poe - Gorehound
4) Hellbound Glory - Malt Liquor
5)Jeff Shepherd - The Worst Withdrawal
MoonRunners Music Festival Links:
Website: https...2018-05-0200 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode #81: Blind Adam and the Federal LeagueBetween Million Yen Studios and Cafe Mustache in Logan Square, we talk with country-tinged punk rock and rollers Blind Adam and the Federal League about old school country and it's parallels to punk rock, adding special instrumentation during the recording process, and a lot more. Their debut self titled record is available for pre-order now and comes out April 28th on Friskie Morris & Friends Records.
Track Listing:
1) All That I Need
2) Shotgun a Beer and Say Goodbye
3) Stayin' Busy
4) Mansions on the Boulevard
Record Release Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/360623227752883/
Media Links:
Bandcamp: https://friskiemorrisfriends.bandcamp.com/album...2018-04-1900 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFirst Rounds On Me Episode 13: Collective FailuresOn this episode of First Rounds On Me, we sit down with Erin, Shea, and Jay from the mockumentary web series Collective Failures at Logan Square's Hopewell Brewing Company. We discuss everything that went into the creation of the show and what fans can expect with the preimer of their second season. We also dive deep into the DIY House scene in Chicago and around the US that became the inspiration for the show.
Season 2 Primer Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/162548197792332/
CF Website: https://www.collectivefailures.com/
CF Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveFailures/2018-04-0600 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 34: Decent Criminal (Santa Rosa/Long Beach, CA)Santa Rosa's punk rock and rollers Decent Criminal invited me into their van outside Emporium beercade to talk about the re-birth of the band in 2014, fun tattoos on the road, daiquiri wackers, and more. Their latest album "Bloom" is available now via Dodgeball Records.
Track Listing:
1)Expectations
2) Deviant
3) Still
4) Storm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DecentCriminal08/
Bandcamp: https://decentcriminal.bandcamp.com/
Pick up "Bloom" on Dodgeball Record's website: https://www.dodgeballrecords.com/shop/2018-03-2200 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode #80: October Bird of DeathLive at Atlas Studios we sit down with punk rock and roller 5 piece October Bird of Death. We talk about the early days of finding the Octobird sound, trusting others with your lyrics and the diversity of meanings behind songs, the casualties of flying microphones on stage, and a ton more. Their latest release "Death Made Its Offer" is available now on their Bandcamp page.
Track Listing:
1. Beckoning Beasts
2. Death Made its Offer
3. Vices
4. Shadows Like Teeth
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/octoberbirdofdeath/
Bandcamp: https://octoberbirdofdeath.bandcamp.com/releases2018-03-1600 min
Friskie Morris SessionsAlbum Review Roundtable: Oct '17 w/ Jim & Zack of Oscar Bait & Brad of TurnspitAlbum Review Roundtable (October 2017). All releases are available on Bandcamp. Thanks to Jim and Zack of Oscar Bait (FMS #62), Brad of Turnspit(FMS #56) and Wiley of October Bird of Death (FMS #80) for being our guest panelists this episode.
Track listing of featured artists (Format=Name of Release by Band Name "Track Name")
1. Likes to Talk by Dog & Wolf "Likes to Talk"
2. Death and his Brother Sleep by Only The Bones "Hourglass"
3. Electric Demonic Plague EP by Asphyxiate "E.D.P"
4. S/T by Vacuum "Hot Tub"
5A. I by Dead Ending "Ninety-Nine"
5B. II by Dead Ending "Dead Ending"
6. In...2018-03-0900 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 79: CoronaryHardcore powerhouse Coronary joins us at Atlas Studios to talk about their how their other musical projects helped shape Coronary's sound, live vs track-by-track recording in the studio, and the mysterious liquids that lurk in the corners of their practice spaces. Their latest self titled EP is available now on Bandcamp.
Track Listing:
1) Bricks
2) DB
3) Ceremony
4) Die Time
5) Coronary
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/coronaryhc/
Bandcamp Link: https://coronary.bandcamp.com/2018-02-2800 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 33: The DUI's (Milwaukee, WI)Crack open a cold one for our latest episode of The-Out-Of-Towners featuring Beer City's own The DUI's. We chat about the band's discography and how it has changed, the relationships made from playing festivals, creating awesome music videos, and more. Their latest release "Nightcap" is available now on their Bandcamp page.
Track Listing (all previously unreleased)
1) Do We Care
2) Lowlife
3) That's Why We Drink
4) Stay Aware
Bandcamp Page: https://theduis.bandcamp.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheDUIs/2018-02-1600 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 78: This ObsessionOn our 150th episode of the podcast we are joined by Chicago pop punks This Obsession. We talk about a ton of stuff but focus on their new album, "A Confrontational Effort" and everything that went into it recording-wise, emotionally, and musically. The album is scheduled to be released on March 16th via Wiretap Records.
Track Listing:
1) Insensitive Goddamn
2) Arm In Arm
3) Death Row
4) Yo...I'm No Good
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisobsession/
Bandcamp: https://thisobsession3.bandcamp.com/ & https://thisobsessionband.bandcamp.com/2018-02-0100 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 77: Post ChildAlt-Rock 4 piece Post Child joins us at Atlas Studios for another amazing episode of our flagship format. We talk artwork and the multimedia aspect of music, the importance of demoing, the band's evolving songwriting process, and much more. Their latest release "Wax Wings" is available now via their Bandcamp page.
Track Listing:
1) Push
2) It Never Ends
3) Not Giving Up
4) Getting Closer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/postchildmusic/
Bandcamp: https://postchildmusic.bandcamp.com/2018-01-1800 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 32: Pkew Pkew Pkew (Toronto, ON)Our first episode of 2018 features the amazing boys of Toronto's Pkew Pkew Pkew. From drinking on roller coasters, to digging deeper into their lyrical content, and talking about touring North America, we have a lot of fun and cover a wide array of stuff. Make sure to check out their latest release "+ One" available now via Side One Dummy Records.
Track Listing:
1) Prequel To Asshole Pandemic
2) Kathie Lee + Hoda
3) The Prime Minister Of Defense
4) Cold Dead Hands
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PkewX3/
Bandcamp: https://pkewx3.bandcamp.com/
Website: https://www.pkewx3.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Pkewx32018-01-1200 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 31: The Raging Nathans (Dayton, OH)For our first TOOT of year 5 we sit down with Josh Goldman, guitarist and vocalist, of Dayton Ohio's The Raging Nathans. From the bands deep connection to Chicago, being a fan of each other as songwriters, and Josh's view on acoustic acts, we dive into the band as people and as a band. Their new record "Cheap Fame" will be coming out in February of 2018 via Rad Girlfriend Records.
Track Listing:
1) Free Parking
2) Minneapolis
3) Brian is Floating
4)Bartending the Funeral
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRagingNathans/
Bandcamp: https://theragingnathans.bandcamp.com/2017-12-2800 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 76: Sleeping Under 47Punk Rock Trio Sleeping Under 47 joins us for Friskie Morris Sessions #47 and our first session of year 5! We talk about their melody driven songwriting, the 6 year gap between their past two releases, their recording process throughout their discography, and juggling serious and goofy/party-esk topics. Their latest release '(Indecisive)' is available now via Bandcamp.
Track Listing:
1) Armor
2) Lonley
3) Rob the Magic Dragon **Friskie Morris Sessions Exclusive**
4) Devils Dressed in White **Friskie Morris Sessions Exclusive**
5) Rain Commin'
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleeping47/
Bandcamp: https://su47.bandcamp.com/
Website: http://sleepingunder47.net/2017-12-1800 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Year In Review! Year Four: Nov 2016-2017A recap of all the guests and bands that came on the podcast during year FOUR!! 15 local Chicagoland bands (Friskie Morris Sessions), 14 touring bands from all over the world (The-Out-Of-Towners), 5 guests (First Rounds On Me), 4 album reviews (Album Review Roundtable), and two music festival series(GTG Fest in Lansing, MI and Pouzza Fest 7 in Montreal, QC). Over 55 episodes!!
Track Listing:
1) FMS #61 with Double Feature: Lee Walker Southern Ranger
2) FMS #62 with Oscar Bait: Fuck James
3) FMS #63 with Fitness: Pauly’s Shore **last session at Coach House Recording**
4) FMS #64 with Flatfoot 56: Ty Cobb **First Session at Atlas Studios**
5) FMS #65 with Bombflower: Surveillance
6) FM...2017-12-0700 min
Friskie Morris SessionsAlbum Review Roundtable: July- September 2017 w/ Davey Dynamite & Kyle JanisAlbum Review Roundtable (July-September 2017). All releases are available on Bandcamp. Thanks to Dave Anians of Davey Dynamite (FMS #39) and Kyle Janis of Soothsayer Hotsauce (FROM #5) for being our guest panelists this episode.
Track listing of featured artists (Format=Band Name 'Name of Release')
1) Lurk "DEMO"
2) Voice of Addiction "The Lost Art of Empathy"
3) She/Her "Marigold"
4) Dead Wells "Dead Wells"
5) Bad Mechanics "Precious Moments in the USA"
6) Lil Tits "The Usual"
7) Modern Advances "Get Rigid"
8) Boxsledder "Future Nostalgia"
9) The Ueckers “Two Balls, No Strikes”
10) The Decayed " The Decayed EP"
11) Bad Sons "Hot Face"
12) Engines "Obsolete"
Honorable Mentions:
1. The Upsets "DEMO"
2. Race...2017-11-2200 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 30: PEARS (New Orleans, LA)On this episode we sit down with Zach and Erich; half of the hardcore/poppy punk awesomeness that is PEARS. We talk about their songwriting in the analogy of a canvas, their hometown of NOLA and their connection to it, a little bit about Zach's solo material, and so much more. Their new split with label mates Direct hit! entitled Human Movement is now available via Fat Wreck Chords!
Track Listing:
1) Hey There, Begonia
2) Mollusk's Mouth
3) Never Now
4) Misery Conquers the World
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PEARStheband/
Bandcamp: https://pearstheband.bandcamp.com/2017-11-1600 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 75: Sincere EngineerDeanna Belos, aka Sincere Engineer, joins us at Atlas Studios for our final Friskie Morris Session of year 4. We talk about playing with a full band versus preforming solo, the recording process and the feeling you get once an album is 100% done, and the importance of being active in your local scene. Her new album Rhombithian is out now on Red Scare Industries.
Track Listing
1) Shattering
2) Candle Wax
3) Keep You Company
4) Ceramic Tile
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SincereEngineer/
Bandcamp Page: https://sincereengineer.bandcamp.com/album/rhombithian2017-11-0900 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 29: Russian Girlfriends (Albuquerque, NM)On the last TOOT for year four, we sit down with Albuquerque's Punk Rock N' Roll 5 piece Russian Girlfriends to talk about past projects contributing to the RGF sound, pressing on after a van break in while on tour in the UK, and the writing process for their next release.
Track Listing:
1)I Prefer Pitbulls to People
2) A New Sense of Self
3) Mark Knopfler Is My Moral Compass (Demo Version)
4) Antidote
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RussianGirlfriends/
Bandcamp Page: https://russiangirlfriends.bandcamp.com/2017-10-2600 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 28: Nobodys (Colorado Spring, CO)Before their show at Underground Lounge in Wrigleyville, I met up with Nobodys from Colorado Springs, CO for our 140th episode of the podcast! Over big hunks of meat and margaritas we talk about how their music and them as people/musicians has changed during the bands 20+ years, the heightened level of PC in the punk scene, and how different producers brought out different aspects of the band in the studio. Their latest release 'Hussy' is available now via Rad Girlfriend Records.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/werenobodys/
Bandcamp (Rad Girlfriend Records): https://radgirlfriendrecords.bandcamp.com/2017-10-0500 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFirst Rounds On Me Episode 12: Vito Nusret of MP ShowsOn this episode of First Rounds On Me I am joined by MP Shows member Vito Nusret at The Levee in Chicago's Hermosa neighborhood. Over ice cold High Life's and the Cubs we talk about Vito's journey in the promotions/booking world, painting green rooms, wrestling, and how people like Vito are the new A&R of local punk scenes around the world.2017-09-2800 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 74: Blood PeopleBlood People brings their blend of heavy punk rock & roll to Atlas Studios for an amazing episode of our flagship format. We chat about their time in the Chicago scene as people and musicians, the difference recording with friends makes, and playing Metallica in parking lots. Their latest self titled EP is available now via Bandcamp.
Track Listing (because I definitely fucked up in the episode lol)
1) Clowns
2) Great Reactor
3) Burn The Ships
4) Last One Standing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloodPeople/
Bandcamp: https://bloodpeople.bandcamp.com/2017-09-1800 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 73: BrickfightChicago based gritty pop punkers Brickfight join us at Atlas Studios for episode 73 of our flagship format. We talk about their crazy journey that landed them in Chicago, the importance of album art, and everything that went into their latest release "To What End" out now via Rad Girlfriend Records.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brickfight/
Bandcamp: https://brickfight.bandcamp.com/
"To What End" on Bandcamp: https://radgirlfriendrecords.bandcamp.com/album/to-what-end2017-09-0800 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 72: ShitizenHigh energy, in your face, raw, no apologies punk...this is what you get when Shitizen comes to Atlas Studios for a Friskie Morris Session. We sit down with the Pilsen based band to talk about the formation of Shitizen via the ashes of other projects, adapting to their quick growth early on, and moving from an expedited songwriting style to no feeling rushed to put out the next release.
Track Listing:
1) Hell
2) The Informant
3) Got No Plan
4) Nightmare
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anytownshitizen/
Bandcamp: https://shitizen.bandcamp.com/2017-08-1600 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 27: El Escapado (Nashville, TN)Nashville punk rockers El Escapado join us behind L&L Tavern to talk about the Nashville punk scene, how their writing style is rooted in their different musical backgrounds, the importance of taking time when recording a record, and waiting on Fat Mike to pick up their European tour bar tab. Their latest record 'Here's To Eternity' is available via Stik Man Records.
Track Listing:
1) Here's To Eternity
2)The Muse
3)Connect
4) Downtown
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elescapado/
Bandcamp Page: https://elescapado.bandcamp.com/
Stik Man Records: http://www.stikmanrecords.com/2017-08-1000 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 71: BoxsledderBoxsledder joins us at Atlas Studios for a awesome live session and talks about their musical roots and how they found punk, how their religious practice schedule has benefited the band, and nerding out about nerd stuff. Their new EP 'Future Nostalgia' is now available via Bandcamp.
Track Listing ('Future Nostalgia' EP in its entirety)
1) Halfway To Buy Me Toys
2) It's In That Place Where I Put That Thing That Time
3) Quarters Mostly
4) Pitch To Johnny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boxsledder/
Bandcamp: https://boxsledder.bandcamp.com/2017-08-0200 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFirst Rounds On Me Episode 11: E, Monkey, & Taylor of the FED UP Fest CollectiveE, Monkey, and Taylor are three members of the collective that organizes FED Up Fest; a Chicago based festival spanning three days with an emphasis on queer, trans, gender non-conforming, intersex, and minority people in punk and hardcore scenes. We talk about their individual stories finding punk and getting involved with the collective, the pros/cons of organizing an event with a 10 person collective, and touching the surface on the question 'where is the line?' when it comes to putting on an event for Chicago's LGBTQ and minority communities and at the same time making the event open to...2017-07-2700 min
Friskie Morris SessionsAlbum Review Roundtable: April-June '17 w/ Adam Kreutzer, Nic Campa & Phil CollinsAlbum Review Roundtable (April-June 2017). All releases are available on Bandcamp. Thanks to Nic Campa of Otto Mann/Oscar Bait (FMS #66/#62), Adam Kreutzer of The Kreutzer Sonata(FMS #29) and Phil Collins of Change The Rotation (FROM #8) for being our guest panelists this episode.
Track listing of featured artists (Format=Band Name 'Name of Album' track featured on episode)
1) Torch The Hive "Such a Wreck" Fool's Gold
2) The Bombats "We Are The Bombats" The Bombats must be destroyed
3) Daisy Glaze "A History Of Human Bliss" A History Of Human Bliss
4) 2Minute Minor "...A Goon's Best Friend" Change my Life
5) Fitness "Puppet Show"...2017-07-2000 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 26: Nothington (San Francisco, CA)On this episode I sit down with Nothington co-founder and guitarists/vocalist Chris Matulich (w/ an appearance by Jay for the speed round) in their rental car outside Subterranean to talk about everything surrounding their 5 year break, how playing music makes them whole as people despite the sacrifices needed to make it happen, being a band dad, and more. Their new album 'In The End' is now available via Red Scare.
Track Listing:
1) Cobblestone
2) End Transmission
3) Things We Used To Say
4) Nothing But Beaches
Website: https://www.nothington.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nothington/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nothington
...2017-07-1400 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 25: The Bombpops (Oceanside, CA)On this episode I sit down with The Bombpops to talk about the importance of putting yourself out there as a band, how Fat Wreck bands shape them as musicians, and how touring has shaped them as people. Their new album 'Fear Of Missing Out' is now available on Fat Wreck Chords.
Track Listing:
1) CA In July
2) Be Sweet
3) FOMO
4) Jerk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBombpops/
Bandcamp: https://thebombpops.bandcamp.com/2017-06-2900 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 70: TypesetterOur 70th episode of Friskie Morris Sessions (#126 of the podcast) features Chicago indie/punk/rock powerhouse Typesetter. During this interview we discuss their personal musical journeys, the progression of the band's sound & how their current line up breaths new life into older songs, recording their latest album & so much more!
Track Listing:
1) Settling
2) Monogamy II
3) Sunday Best
4) Technicolor
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/typesettertypesetter/
Bandcamp page: https://typesetter.bandcamp.com/2017-06-2200 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Invades Pouzza Fest: Brutal Youth (Toronto, ON)To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all the bands we sat down with and links to their pages.
Part 1:
**Heat Attack Kids (London, ON)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/heartattackkids/
Bandcamp: heartattackkids519.bandcamp.com/
**Dutch Nuggets (Montreal, QC)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dutchnuggets/
Bandcamp: dutchnuggets.bandcamp.com/
**Irish Handcuffs (Regensburg, GER)
Facebook: www.facebook.com...2017-06-1400 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Invades Pouzza Fest: Isotopes (Vancouver, BC/Louisville, KY)To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all the bands we sat down with and links to their pages.
Part 1:
**Heat Attack Kids (London, ON)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/heartattackkids/
Bandcamp: heartattackkids519.bandcamp.com/
**Dutch Nuggets (Montreal, QC)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dutchnuggets/
Bandcamp: dutchnuggets.bandcamp.com/
**Irish Handcuffs (Regensburg, GER)
Facebook: www.facebook.com...2017-06-1400 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Invades Pouzza Fest: The Real McKenzies (Vancouver, BC)To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all the bands we sat down with and links to their pages.
Part 1:
**Heat Attack Kids (London, ON)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/heartattackkids/
Bandcamp: heartattackkids519.bandcamp.com/
**Dutch Nuggets (Montreal, QC)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dutchnuggets/
Bandcamp: dutchnuggets.bandcamp.com/
**Irish Handcuffs (Regensburg, GER)
Facebook: www.facebook.com...2017-06-1400 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Invades Pouzza Fest: Bike Tuff (Kalamazoo, MI)To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all the bands we sat down with and links to their pages.
Part 1:
**Heat Attack Kids (London, ON)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/heartattackkids/
Bandcamp: heartattackkids519.bandcamp.com/
**Dutch Nuggets (Montreal, QC)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dutchnuggets/
Bandcamp: dutchnuggets.bandcamp.com/
**Irish Handcuffs (Regensburg, GER)
Facebook: www.facebook.com...2017-06-0700 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Invades Pouzza Fest: Old Wives (Edmonton, AB)To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all the bands we sat down with and links to their pages.
Part 1:
**Heat Attack Kids (London, ON)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/heartattackkids/
Bandcamp: heartattackkids519.bandcamp.com/
**Dutch Nuggets (Montreal, QC)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dutchnuggets/
Bandcamp: dutchnuggets.bandcamp.com/
**Irish Handcuffs (Regensburg, GER)
Facebook: www.facebook.com...2017-06-0700 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Invades Pouzza Fest: The Dirty Nil (Dundas, ON)To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all the bands we sat down with and links to their pages.
Part 1:
**Heat Attack Kids (London, ON)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/heartattackkids/
Bandcamp: heartattackkids519.bandcamp.com/
**Dutch Nuggets (Montreal, QC)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dutchnuggets/
Bandcamp: dutchnuggets.bandcamp.com/
**Irish Handcuffs (Regensburg, GER)
Facebook: www.facebook.com...2017-06-0700 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Invades Pouzza Fest: Dutch Nuggets (Montreal, QC)To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all the bands we sat down with and links to their pages.
Part 1:
**Heat Attack Kids (London, ON)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartattackkids/
Bandcamp: https://heartattackkids519.bandcamp.com/
**Dutch Nuggets (Montreal, QC)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchnuggets/
Bandcamp: https://dutchnuggets.bandcamp.com/
**Irish Handcuffs (Regensburg, GER)
...2017-05-3100 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Invades Pouzza Fest: Irish Handcuffs (Regensburg, GER)To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all the bands we sat down with and links to their pages.
Part 1:
**Heat Attack Kids (London, ON)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartattackkids/
Bandcamp: https://heartattackkids519.bandcamp.com/
**Dutch Nuggets (Montreal, QC)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchnuggets/
Bandcamp: https://dutchnuggets.bandcamp.com/
**Irish Handcuffs (Regensburg, GER)
...2017-05-3100 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Invades Pouzza Fest: Heart Attack Kids (London, ON)To kick off the summer, Friskie Morris Sessions went international and hit the road to Montreal, QC to cover Pouzza Fest 7. We interviewed nine bands during this annual three day festival and for the next three weeks we will be releasing the interviews in batches of three. Below is a list of all the bands we sat down with and links to their pages.
Part 1:
**Heat Attack Kids (London, ON)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartattackkids/
Bandcamp: https://heartattackkids519.bandcamp.com/
**Dutch Nuggets (Montreal, QC)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchnuggets/
Bandcamp: https://dutchnuggets.bandcamp.com/
**Irish Handcuffs (Regensburg, GER)
...2017-05-3100 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 24: On The Cinder (Buffalo, NY)In one of the sickest touring vehicles I've interviewed a band in, I sit down with Buffalo, New York's On The Cinder to talk about how living together off the road has helped them on the road, nerding out about traditional games and how their songwriting is able to mix funny/good time feelings with more serious topics. Their new album "The Fight Against Ourselves" is now available on their Bandcamp page via Between The Days Records
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onthecinder
Bandcamp: https://onthecinder.bandcamp.com/2017-05-1700 min
Friskie Morris SessionsAlbum Review Roundtable: Jan-March 2017 w/ Nick Cvijovic(Butchered) & Josh Glass (Ribbonhead)Album Review Roundtable (January-March 2017)All releases are available on Bandcamp. Thanks to Nick Cvijovic of Butchered (FMS #31) and Josh Glass of Ribbonhead (FMS #49) for being our guest panelists this episode.
Track listing of featured artists (Format=Band Name 'Name of Album' track featured on episode)
1. Burdened 'Crippled By Fear: Part 2' Sinking
2. Slopers 'Slopers' I Don't Go Outside
3. Movies About Animals 'Two Decades and Change' American Graffiti
4. Droughts 'Stay Behind' Welcome Back
5. Vices 'American Consciousness' Lucky
6. One Foot In The Grave 'The Demo' Fade Away
7. Snooze 'Actually, Extremely' Original Dog
8. Dead Split Egos 'Ecdysis' Guilt (FMS #1)
9. Flatfoot 56 'Odd Boat' Ty Co...2017-05-1100 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 69: Winter ClassicEpisode 69 of Friskie Morris Sessions features Indie Punk ragers Winter Classic. We talk about recording their split with Boss Fight (check out their episode #68), tales from the road, milk jugs of beer, buying a van that didn't start and so much more.
Track Listing:
1) Sneezer
2) Not Blur
3) Coffee Stains
4) Cave Creek
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winterclassicchicago/
Bandcamp: https://winterclassic.bandcamp.com/2017-05-0300 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 68: BOSS FIGHTEpisode 68 of Friskie Morris Sessions features indie meets punk meets emo meets mathy shoeless four piece Boss Fight. We talk about how discomfort plays a role in their songwriting, helpful tips to DIY recording practices, their drummer helmet cam and more. Make sure to check out their latest split with Winter Classic on their Bandcamp page.
Track Listing
1) Gladdlands
2) Bisquiq
3)Mansion (BRAND NEW! working title)
4) Aloha
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bossfightchicago/
Bandcamp Page: https://bossfightchicago.bandcamp.com/2017-04-2700 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 23: Some Kind of Nightmare (San Diego, CA)On this episode of 'The-Out-Of-Towners' I am joined by San Diego's Some Kind of Nightmare; a three piece punk band from San Diego, CA. We talk about their move from Ohio to California, their extensive touring and the pros and cons of living on the road and how their songwriting acts as a therapeutic outlet. Their new record "We The Lepers" is now available on their Bandcamp page!
Track Listing
1) We The Lepers
2) By Your Side
3) F.D.A. Approved
4) They Got To You
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somekindofnightmareband/
Bandcamp: https://somekindofnightmarepunk.bandcamp.com/2017-04-2000 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 67: Lucky Boys ConfusionChicagoland Punk veterans Lucky Boys Confusion sit down with us to do an acoustic set and chat about their influences during the early stages of the band, the storytelling and personal nature of their songwriting style and their new record "Stormchasers" which is available Friday, April 14th!
Track Listing:
1) One To The Right
2) Storm Chaser
3) It's After Midnight
Get the new album "Stormchasers" HERE! http://store.luckyboysconfusion.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luckyboysconfusion/
Website: https://www.luckyboysconfusion.net/
Upcomming Show:
4/22 - DeKalb, IL (The House Cafe)
6/2 - Chicago, IL (Do Division Fest)
6/10 - Milwaukee, WI (The Rave/Eagles Club)
6/16...2017-04-1300 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFirst Rounds On Me Episode 10: Matt Sharp & Simeon Meyer (350 Brewing/Stupid Rad Merh Co.)Down at 350 Brewing Company in Tinley Park, IL I enjoyed some amazing craft beer while talking to some good friends of mine; Matt Sharp and Simeon Meyer. They both are part of Stupid Rad Merch company which started with enamel pins and has expanded it's services to bands and businesses across the county. Matt is also the art director for 350 Brewing Company. Together the three of us talk about the importance of merch and artwork for a band's success and how a band can have a brand without feeling like they're selling out.
Make sure to get your tickets for...2017-04-0600 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 22: The Penske File (Burlington, ON)Burlington Ontario's The Penske File invited us into their home on wheels outside Burlington Bar (yes we saw the irony too) in Chicago for another installment of 'The-Out-Of-Towners'. SW Ontario's connection to the USA Midwest, touring Canada versus touring USA, the science behind shotgunning beers an much more is discussed. Check out their latest release "Burn Into The Earth" available now via Stomp Records.
Track Listing
1) Damned
2) Party Time Liars
3) Old Dogs
4) Home
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepenskefile/
Bandcamp: https://thepenskefileband.bandcamp.com/2017-03-3100 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 66: Otto MannChicago punk four piece Otto Mann joins us at Atlas Studio for another installment of our flagship format Friskie Morris Sessions. We chat about the evolution/influences of the band from a duo to a full band, how their sound fits into the larger diverse Chicago punk scene and why they naturally write optimistic, nostalgic, no lovey-dovey songs. Their latest album "Lousy Weather" is available now on Bandcamp.
Track Listing:
1) Crown (tentative title) might turn into broken or busted crown
2) Sofa-King
3) Bury My Shell At Wounded Knee
4) Song for Brett Riffle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttoMannBand/
Bandcamp: https://ottomannband...2017-03-2200 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 65: BombflowerBombflower brings their unique mix of Ska, Punk, Reggae and hip-hop to our first Friskie Morris Sessions at Atlas Studios. Their emphasis on lyrics, touring the US and the recording process behind their new release "Sweeteater" are discussed.
Track Listing:
1) Surveillance
2) Coozehound
3) Song Burst Through The Sky
4) Look Around
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bombflowermusic/?ref=br_rs
Bandcamp: https://bombflowermusic.bandcamp.com/
Follow the podcast on our social media channels:
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iTunes, Stitcher and Soundcloud: @Friskie Morris Sessions2017-03-1500 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 21: Moonraker (Santa Clarita/Oxnard, CA)A third of the way into their 'Fail Better Tour' (I only say Better Fail once haha) I was able to chat with David and Nick of California's Moonraker. We discuss playing LA and California as a whole, their Chicago punk influences, a comedic turned very real sponsorship from Buzz Balls and their extensive touring knowledge. Catch them at Pouzza Fest this May and get their new album "Fail Better" out now via Felony Records.
Track Listings
1) Wax Bath
2) The Gangs Returned to Class and Became Honor Students
3) The Illusionist
4) And the Hearse I Rode Out In
Facebook: https://www...2017-03-0800 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 64: Flatfoot 56Chicago Celtic Punks Flatfoot 56 join us at Atlas Studios for the 64th episode of Friskie Morris Sessions! We talk about the evolution of their lyrics from the beginning of the band in the early 2000's to now, life lessons learned touring, the creative benefits of doing side projects and stories that just scratch the surface of the 17 years the band has been around. Their new album "Odd Boat" releases Saturday, March 4th.
Track Listing:
1)Stutter
2) Penny
3)Ty Cobb
Music Pledge Page: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/flatfoot56
Website: https://www.flatfoot56.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flatfoot56/
iTunes: https...2017-03-0100 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 63: FitnessFitness bring their unique blend of dueling rock n' roll lead lines with leftovercrack-esk vocals to the 63rd episode of Friskie Morris Sessions. We talk about their rough beginnings in freezing garages and empty venues, why Chicago is the perfect city for their sound and the recording process for their new 7in "Puppet Show" coming out this May via Don't Panic Records & Distro.
Track Listing:
1) Pauly's Shore
2) Roseanne's Barr
3) Road Lizard
4) Sin-Bad
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesschicago/
BandCamp: https://fitnesschicago.bandcamp.com/releases2017-02-0800 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 62: Oscar BaitOscar Bait brings their 'Youth Crew with a bag of glitter' style of punk and hardcore to the 62nd episode of Friskie Morris Sessions. We chat about the ethos of the band that drives their writing process, recording their latest album Become Good (available now on their Bandcamp) and how Punk-O-Rama and other compilations like it played a role in them finding punk.
Track Listing:
1) Juan
2) VRM
3) Fuck James
4) Lunch Mower Man
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oscarbaitchicago/?fref=ts
Bandcamp: https://oscarbait.bandcamp.com/2017-01-1800 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morries Sessions Episode 61: Double FeatureThe Friskie Morris Sessions series starts year four with the funny and talented pop punk boy band that is Double Feature. We talk about their antics on stage, how they write and record as a band and their new album coming out in 2017. We also chat about the music business side of things for a local band and briefly interrupted by the cops towards the end.
Track Listing:
1) Lee Walker Southern Ranger
2) Not My Hero
3) High School Hysteria
4) Vacations All I Never Wanted
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doublefeatureboyband/?fref=ts
Bandcamp: https://doublefeatureboyband.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram...2016-12-0800 min
Friskie Morris Sessions1. FMS Invades GTG Fest: Introduction featuring music from Handwringer (Flint, MI)To kick off our fourth year, Friskie Morris Sessions did something we've never done before. Instead of waiting for awesome bands to come to Chicago we hit the road determined to bring the podcast right to the source. GTG Records (Lansing, MI) holds an annual three day festival and they were gratuitous enough to let us interview bands playing throughout the weekend. Each 'track' of this playlist is its own mini episode loosely following our series format for 'The-Out-Of-Towners'.
Tracks Listings:
1. Handringer-Flint, MI (John Stamos is my Mom) (Rain)
https://www.facebook.com/handwringer/?fref=ts
2.Bong Mountian-Grand Rapids (Dont Sh...2016-12-0200 min
Friskie Morris Sessions2. FMS Invades GTG Fest: Bong Mountian (Grand Rapids, MI)To kick off our fourth year, Friskie Morris Sessions did something we've never done before. Instead of waiting for awesome bands to come to Chicago we hit the road determined to bring the podcast right to the source. GTG Records (Lansing, MI) holds an annual three day festival and they were gratuitous enough to let us interview bands playing throughout the weekend. Each 'track' of this playlist is its own mini episode loosely following our series format for 'The-Out-Of-Towners'.
Tracks Listings:
1. Handringer-Flint, MI (John Stamos is my Mom) (Rain)
https://www.facebook.com/handwringer/?fref=ts
2.Bong Mountian-Grand Rapids (Dont Sh...2016-12-0200 min
Friskie Morris Sessions3. FMS Invades GTG Fest: Small Parks (Lansing, MI)To kick off our fourth year, Friskie Morris Sessions did something we've never done before. Instead of waiting for awesome bands to come to Chicago we hit the road determined to bring the podcast right to the source. GTG Records (Lansing, MI) holds an annual three day festival and they were gratuitous enough to let us interview bands playing throughout the weekend. Each 'track' of this playlist is its own mini episode loosely following our series format for 'The-Out-Of-Towners'.
Tracks Listings:
1. Handringer-Flint, MI (John Stamos is my Mom) (Rain)
https://www.facebook.com/handwringer/?fref=ts
2.Bong Mountian-Grand Rapids (Dont Sh...2016-12-0200 min
Friskie Morris Sessions8. FMS Invades GTG Fest: GTG Records-The Plurals-Frank & Earnest-Drinking Mercury (Lansing, MI)To kick off our fourth year, Friskie Morris Sessions did something we've never done before. Instead of waiting for awesome bands to come to Chicago we hit the road determined to bring the podcast right to the source. GTG Records (Lansing, MI) holds an annual three day festival and they were gratuitous enough to let us interview bands playing throughout the weekend. Each 'track' of this playlist is its own mini episode loosely following our series format for 'The-Out-Of-Towners'.
Tracks Listings:
1. Handringer-Flint, MI (John Stamos is my Mom) (Rain)
https://www.facebook.com/handwringer/?fref=ts
2.Bong Mountian-Grand Rapids (Dont Sh...2016-12-0200 min
Friskie Morris Sessions7. FMS Invades GTG Fest: City Mouse (Lansing, MI)To kick off our fourth year, Friskie Morris Sessions did something we've never done before. Instead of waiting for awesome bands to come to Chicago we hit the road determined to bring the podcast right to the source. GTG Records (Lansing, MI) holds an annual three day festival and they were gratuitous enough to let us interview bands playing throughout the weekend. Each 'track' of this playlist is its own mini episode loosely following our series format for 'The-Out-Of-Towners'.
Tracks Listings:
1. Handringer-Flint, MI (John Stamos is my Mom) (Rain)
https://www.facebook.com/handwringer/?fref=ts
2.Bong Mountian-Grand Rapids (Dont Sh...2016-12-0100 min
Friskie Morris Sessions4. FMS Invades GTG Fest: Matt Wixson's Flying Circus (Detroit/Ferndale, MI)To kick off our fourth year, Friskie Morris Sessions did something we've never done before. Instead of waiting for awesome bands to come to Chicago we hit the road determined to bring the podcast right to the source. GTG Records (Lansing, MI) holds an annual three day festival and they were gratuitous enough to let us interview bands playing throughout the weekend. Each 'track' of this playlist is its own mini episode loosely following our series format for 'The-Out-Of-Towners'.
Tracks Listings:
1. Handringer-Flint, MI (John Stamos is my Mom) (Rain)
https://www.facebook.com/handwringer/?fref=ts
2.Bong Mountian-Grand Rapids (Dont Sh...2016-12-0100 min
Friskie Morris Sessions5. FMS Invades GTG Fest: Jake Simmons and the Little Ghosts (Kalamazoo, MI)To kick off our fourth year, Friskie Morris Sessions did something we've never done before. Instead of waiting for awesome bands to come to Chicago we hit the road determined to bring the podcast right to the source. GTG Records (Lansing, MI) holds an annual three day festival and they were gratuitous enough to let us interview bands playing throughout the weekend. Each 'track' of this playlist is its own mini episode loosely following our series format for 'The-Out-Of-Towners'.
Tracks Listings:
1. Handringer-Flint, MI (John Stamos is my Mom) (Rain)
https://www.facebook.com/handwringer/?fref=ts
2.Bong Mountian-Grand Rapids (Dont Sh...2016-12-0100 min
Friskie Morris Sessions6. FMS Invades GTG Fest: The Stick Arounds (Lansing, MI)To kick off our fourth year, Friskie Morris Sessions did something we've never done before. Instead of waiting for awesome bands to come to Chicago we hit the road determined to bring the podcast right to the source. GTG Records (Lansing, MI) holds an annual three day festival and they were gratuitous enough to let us interview bands playing throughout the weekend. Each 'track' of this playlist is its own mini episode loosely following our series format for 'The-Out-Of-Towners'.
Tracks Listings:
1. Handringer-Flint, MI (John Stamos is my Mom) (Rain)
https://www.facebook.com/handwringer/?fref=ts
2.Bong Mountian-Grand Rapids (Dont Sh...2016-12-0100 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Year In Review! (October 2015-2016)A recap of all the guests and bands that came on the podcast for year three!! 17 local Chicagoland bands (Friskie Morris Sessions), 16 touring bands from all over the US and Canada (The-Out-Of-Towners), 7 guests (First Rounds On Me) and 4 album reviews (Album Review Roundtable).
1) FMS #44: Calling All Cars 'Breaking Down'
https://www.facebook.com/Calling-All-Cars-115533638607011/?fref=ts
2) FMS #45: UGLYBoNES 'Obscene'
https://www.facebook.com/UglyBonesPunk/?fref=ts
3) FMS #46: Two Houses 'Never Come Down'
https://www.facebook.com/twohouseschi/?fref=ts
4) FMS #47: EZ Kebage 'Red vs. Blue'
https://www.facebook.com/EzKebage/?fref=ts
5) FMS #48: The Usuals 'Scrambled Spice'
https://www.facebook...2016-11-1700 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 60: Voice of AddictionPolitically Charged/Socially Conscious Punks Voice of Addiction join us for episode 60 of Friskie Morris Sessions. The band plays 5 songs live and talk about their extensive touring, politics in punk rock and keeping the VOA sound through line up changes while still incorporating each musician's strengths.
Website: http://voiceofaddiction.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/voarockers/?fref=ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VOArockers
Bandcamp: https://voiceofaddiction.bandcamp.com/2016-10-2700 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 59: Welfare Beer LeagueAggressive pop punks Welfare Beer League joins us for this installment of Friskie Morris Sessions. WBL shares their successes playing out of state, the divide between Chicago and Chicagoland, playing pop punk and their hometown of Bartlett. New material and a top notch speed round are also included
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/welfarebeerleague/?fref=ts
Bandcamp: https://welfarebeerleague.bandcamp.com/
Track Listing:
1)Keep Calm
2)Shadow Box
3)From Cradle to Tomb
4)Lost My Buzz2016-10-1400 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 58: Assassination SquadAssassination Squad brings some hard hitting punk rock to this episode of Friskie Morris Sessions. We talk about the band's journey from South Korea to Chicago and how the relocation has effected the band in both positive and negative ways and major differences in the punk scenes. We also discuss their craigslist success story, mailing merch to Alabama, their new EP coming out and more!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ass.squad/?fref=ts
Bandcamp: https://asssquad.bandcamp.com/2016-09-3000 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 57: Johnny AutomaticWe sit down with Johnny Automatic for episode 57 of Friskie Morris Sessions. Punk rock dress attire, pop punk in today's local music landscape and new material the band is cooking up are discussed.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyAutomaticRock/?fref=ts
Bandcamp: https://johnnyautomatic.bandcamp.com/
Track listing:
1) Masochist
2) Seann William Scott vs. Ryan Reynolds (Without me)
3) You Deserve Each Other (unreleased)
4) Light Year (unreleased-tentative title)2016-09-1600 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFirst Rounds On Me Episode 6: Mike & Stephanie (Live From The Rock Room)On the 80th episode of the Friskie Morris Sessions podcast I am joined by kindred spirits Mike & Stephanie of Live From The Rock Room. We talk about how they got into punk rock and why it’s become such a big part of their lives, how they decided to start LFTRR and the trials and successes that have come with it. What it was like to building a home studio, or Rock Room, and what they are planning for the future of the project is also discussed.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Livefromtherockroom/?fref=ts
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ch...2016-09-0800 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 14: Lost Love (Montreal, Quebec)Episode 14 of 'The-Out-Of-Towners' features Lost Love hailing from Montreal, Quebec!! We talk about their experiences touring Chicago and the US as a whole, what bands can expect when they cross the boarder into canada and so much more. This one gets a little goofy in true Friskie Morris Sessions form but if Lost Love is any indication of the type of people in Montreal I can't wait to visit...Maybe Pouzza Fest 2017.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostlovemtl/?fref=ts
Bandpage: https://lostlove.bandpage.com/
Bandcamp: https://lostlove.bandcamp.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LostLoveMtl
Track Listing:
1) Rocky VII
2) Take...2016-09-0100 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 56: TurnspitWistful twang punks Turnspit stop by Coach House Recording to play some tunes and sit down to chat about their unique songwriting process, playing with bigger bands like The Lawrence Arms and recording with their drummer Dan of Atlas Studio. Touring, embarrassing tidbits and more are discussed.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turnspitband/
Bandcamp: https://turnspit.bandcamp.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/turnspitband
Track Listing:
1) Bastards
2) Watching the Lighting
3) Lamplighters
4) Worthless2016-08-1700 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 55: The DyesWhat happens when you combine Punk, Surf, Blues and Country? You get Rockabilly trio The Dyes! How they formed their unique blend of music, pin up photo shoots and their sound's ability to reach a diverse audience in the scene are some of the many things we talk about in this episode. Make sure to check out their new LP STOMP available NOW!
Track Listing:
1) Can't Call You Baby
2) Only Way Out
3) Bout Damn Time
4) I Don't Want You Anymore
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDyes/
Website: http://www.dyesband.com/
Bandcamp: https://thedyes.bandcamp.com/2016-08-0500 min
Friskie Morris SessionsAlbum Review Roundtable: April-June 2016 w/ Friskie Morris (& his Imaginary Friends)Album Review Roundtable (April-June 2016)All releases are available on Bandcamp.
Track listing of featured artists (Format=Band Name 'Name of Album' track featured on episode)
1) The Damn Tracks 'Feral Lives' 333
2) Sass Dragons 'True Adventure' Up the nose
3) Squared Off 'Call of the Road' Call of the road
4) Ribbonhead 'Racing to the Bottom' Honey Pot
5) Third Twin Sister 'July' North South
6) Beat The Smart Kids 'Broke Again' Rise Up!
7) Top Shelf Lickers 'Heartbreak City' Heartbreak City
8) Shrug 'Untowards E.P.' Ace of Wands
9) Mace 'Tour Tape' Waves
10) The Speed Babes '8 o'clock E.P.' I don’t wanna go
11) St...2016-07-2000 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 54: Sass DragonsDuring Sass Dragons' weekend tour to promote their new album 'True Adventure' I was able to sit down with the trio to talk about their long 12 year history as a band, crazy tales from the road, the DIY/house scene in Chicago and more. This episode features tracks off their new album 'True Adventure' available now via Let's Pretend Records and No Breaks Records.
Track Listing:
1) Pest Control
2) Up The Nose
3) Watishi Wa
4) Wave It Around
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Sass-Dragons-268152245677/?fref=ts
Bandcamp:
https://sassdragons.bandcamp.com/
Let's Pretend Records:
http://www.letspretendrecords.com/
No Breaks Records:
http...2016-07-0600 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 53: The RidgelandsSouthside skate punks The Ridgelands stop by Coach House Recording for the podcast's 70th episode! Their song writing philosophy of spray painting shit gold, the over saturation in the Chicago scene and following Kim Kardashian on Instagram are discussed as well as many stories shared from the road.
Track Listing:
1) Padded Rooms
2) Swing for the Fences
3) Lost Boys
4) Let me Know
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheRidgelands/?fref=ts
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRidgelands
Bandcamp (Sexy Baby Records):
https://sexybabyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/daggers-down
First Class Fools:
http://www.firstclassfools.com2016-07-0100 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFirst Rounds On Me Episode 4: Maryam Hassan (Punktastic/Avondale Promotions)I somehow have found my way back to Quenchers Saloon for the fourth installment of First Rounds on me with writer, photographer and all around music lover Maryam Hassan. We chat about her move from her hometown of London to Chicago and what drew her to the windy city. The mistreatment of females in the scene, how she started writing for Punktastic and her new venture in Chicago called Avondale Promotions are also discussed.
Punktastic:
http://www.punktastic.com/
Maryam's Punktastic POV Podcast episode featuring Dave of Two Houses:
http://www.punktastic.com/pov/punktastic-pov-podcast-10-dave-satterwhite/
Avondale Promotions:
https://www...2016-06-1500 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 52: HeadspinsHeadspins' unique blend of punk, rock and pop hit Coach House Recording for the 52nd episode of Friskie Morris Sessions. We talk about the band's KISS cover band past, having a male/female line up and playing with acts like Marky Ramone. We also talk about their new record that is in the works and the process of writing and recording their first album.
Track Listing:
1) Don't Worry
2) Comb Your Hair
3) KGB
4) Finish It
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/headspinsrock/?fref=ts
Bandcamp:
https://headspinsrock.bandcamp.com/album/spinister2016-06-0900 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 51: Brick AssassinCoach House Recordings got raw in the best possible way with the 51st episode of Friskie Morris Sessions featuring Chicago south-siders Brick Assassin. We talk about the band being an extension of their family, how playing fests and opening for bigger bands doesn't compare to an awesome local show and their new record they just finished recording.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BrickAssassin/?fref=ts
Bandcamp:
https://brickassassin.bandcamp.com/
Track Listing:
1) Let Me Bleed
2) Poison
3) Bonehead Dicks
4) Chicago Brick Crew2016-05-1900 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 50: Dog & WolfPunk rock trio Dog & Wolf came into the new Coach House Recording for our 50th episode of Friskie Morris Sessions! We chat about their experiences with famed artist Hanksy, recording their latest release 'Filler for Vacancies' and the legend of Nick Arsonitis.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Dogandwolfmusic/?fref=ts
Bandcamp:
https://dogandwolf.bandcamp.com/?undefined=
Track Listing: TBA2016-05-0500 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 49: RibbonheadFriskie Morris Sessions #49 features the powerful, raw and talented Ribbonhead. We talk about their unique blend of punk and how their sound is always evolving. This episode features new music from the trio and a peak of what to expect from their new release coming soon.
Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/WeAreRibbonhead/timeline
Bandcamp Page:
https://ribbonheadchicago.bandcamp.com/2016-04-1000 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 48: The UsualsIn Friskie Morris Sessions #48 featuring The Usuals (Elgin, IL) we talk about the ebb and flow of Elgin’s role in the Chicagoland scene, Put It Here Productions, how it feels to play with iconic national bands and how the band was able to bounce back better than ever after a multi-year hiatus.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/usuals.elgin/
Track Listing:
1)
2)
3)
4)2016-03-2300 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 47: EZ KebageCicero punks EZ Kebage join us in the studio to talk about Cicero's unique role in the Chicago suburban scene, House shows at Motel 666ero and shooting insane music videos. Avenues for getting your music out there and punks odd tie to hip-hop are also discussed.
Tracks:
1) Red vs. Blue
2) Please Don't Leave Me
3) I Don't Want to Leave my Bedroom Tonight
4)
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EzKebage/?fref=ts
Bandcamp:
https://ezkebage.bandcamp.com/2016-03-1800 min
Friskie Morris SessionsThe-Out-Of-Towners Episode 4: Honah Lee (Trenton, New Jersey)Friskie Morris & Friends met up with Honah Lee at Liar's Club this past fall. Hailing from Trenton, New Jersey the band talks about touring different parts of the U.S., their epic music video endeavor and what it's like working with a record label. Check out their new release '33 on 45' available now.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/HonahLeeMusicNJ/
Website:
http://honahleemusic.com/home
Track Listing:
1) Time Flies
2) Accommodator
3) Party Goggles
4) Driftin2016-02-1600 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 46: Two HousesTwo houses bring their unique blend of punk into the studio for the 46th installment of Friskie Morris Sessions. Topics include the decision to make the band a priority, deciding where to tour, stories from the road and what is it about Chicago bands that set them apart.
Bandcamp:
https://twohouses.bandcamp.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/twohouseschi/
Track Listing (all tracks are unreleased and will be featured on the band's new release 'I Feel So Good I Can't Stand Myself')
1) TBA
2) Never Come Down
3) The Fear
4) Brain Wilson
Photo by Patrick Houdek Photography
https://www.facebook.com/PatrickHoudekPhotography...2016-02-1000 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 45: UGLYBoNESChicago Hardcore Punk band UGLYBoNES tells us how they went from playing an open mic with a shoeless drummer to getting paid $150 dollars for a house show in Indiana. Crazy kids at all ages shows, how they're hatred for each other fuels their writing process and their new release entitled 'Growing Concerns' are also discussed.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UglyBonesPunk/
BandCamp: https://uglybones.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/UGLYBoNESpunk2016-01-0500 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 44: Calling All CarsBlue Island, IL punk rock band Calling All Cars came into the studio and talked about their influences, the business side of the band, their recording and song writing process and the unique community in their hometown just south of Chicago.
Track Listing:
1) Breaking Down
2)Push Me Down
3)Photographs
4)Roosevelt
Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/Calling-All-Cars-115533638607011/2015-11-0500 min
Friskie Morris SessionsFriskie Morris Sessions Episode 43: Year in Review! (October 2014-2015)A recap of all the guests and bands that came on the podcast for year two!! 15 bands, 3 guests and 3 album reviews.
1)The C-Sides (God Dammit)
https://www.facebook.com/TheCSides?fref=ts
2)Hotlips Messiah (You Baby Me)
https://www.facebook.com/HotLipsMessiah?fref=ts
3)Seaonal Men's Wear (Conversations in the Kitchen)
https://www.facebook.com/Seasonal-Mens-Wear-176192742459379/
4) The Damn Tracks (Knapp St.)
https://www.facebook.com/thedamntracks?fref=ts
5)House of Snaken (Pour a 40 Out)
6)Squared Off (Standing Strong)
https://www.facebook.com/SQUAREDOFF?fref=ts
7)The Kreutzer Sonata (Addition by Subtraction)
https://www.facebook.com/thekreutzersonatapunk?fref=ts
8)Death and...2015-10-2300 min