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This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 250: Polar Bear Club w/ Jimmy StadtPolar Bear Club was a post-hardcore/melodic punk band from upstate New York. They were active mostly from the mid-2000s to around 2015. Their sound was a mix of gruff, emotional vocals with melodic yet aggressive instrumentals. They released albums on Triple Crown Records, Bridge Nine Records and Rise Records. And toured with such bands as The Gaslight Anthem, Set Your Goals, Four Year Strong, Every Time I Die, The Bouncing Souls, Bad Religion, The Story So Far, Citizen, New Found Glory and Taking Back Sunday. I got Jimmy on the Skype and this is what we...
2025-01-311h 27
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 249: Codeseven w/ Jon Tuttle Codeseven was an influential post-hardcore band from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They started in the mid-1990s and evolved their sound significantly over time. Early in their career, they leaned heavily into metalcore, but as they progressed, their style shifted towards a more melodic, atmospheric post-hardcore sound, blending elements of rock and ambient music. Their album The Rescue (2002) is a standout, showcasing this evolution with its lush, experimental soundscapes. Codeseven disbanded in 2005 but reunited briefly for some shows in the early 2010s. They're often fondly remembered for their genre-defying creativity and emotional depth. I got Jon on the...
2025-01-241h 10
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 248: The Blood Brothers w/ Jordan Blilie The Blood Brothers were an American post-hardcore band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1997. Known for their chaotic, high-energy sound and distinctive dual-vocal style, they blended elements of punk, screamo, and experimental rock. Their music often featured frenetic rhythms, abrasive guitars, and cryptic, provocative lyrics. The band released several albums during their career, including "Burn, Piano Island, Burn" (2003) and "Crimes" (2004), and “Young Machetes” (2006). They disbanded in 2007 but have reuinited in 2014 for a show and recently at the end of 2024 for a run of shows across the US. I got Jordan Blilie on the Skype and this is what we c...
2025-01-171h 00
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 247: Panic Division w/ Colton HollidayPanic Division is an electronic rock band founded by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Colton Holliday in San Antonio, Texas. Known for blending electronic soundscapes with rock and pop influences, the band creates a polished, emotionally resonant sound. Their discography includes standout albums like Versus, Songs From the Glasshouse, and Touch, showcasing a mix of cinematic synths and introspective lyrics. Over the years, Panic Division has built a dedicated fan base with their innovative style and genre-defying approach to modern music. Big shot out to Sam Barker for the suggestion. While interviewing me for a project of his, he...
2025-01-101h 13
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 246: Further Seems Forever w/ Steve KleisathFurther Seems Forever is a kick ass fucking band from Florida. They’ve put out 4 albums, The Moon is Down and Penny Black with Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional fame, How to start a fire with Jason Gleason, and Hide Nothing with Jon Bunch who was the singer of Sensefield. Thank you to Casey from Iodine Records for connecting me to Steve whom I got on the Skype and this is what we chat about Hide Nothing coming out on Iodine for it’s 20 yr anniversary Furnace Fest’s sound issues Shai Hulud Starting Further Seems Foreve...
2024-12-0658 min
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 245: Arcade Academy w/ Sean BerginArcade Academy is my old band that I started after Lanemeyer. I decided to tell the story so I got one of my favorite dudes, Sean Bergin, on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Meeting Day At The Fair Joining Day At The Fair Getting kicked out of Day At The Fair Meeting each other at the Escape Engine house My first clothing line Destory Clothing line September Sky Dan Ryan Metal Matt Dressing up as Great White right after their club fire The infamous Sean Bergin Dance Video The inspiration for North Beverwyck And...
2024-11-221h 30
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 244: Minus The Bear w/ Erin TateMinus the Bear was an American indie rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 2001, and comprising members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving. Their sound was described as "Pele-esque guitar-taps and electronics with sophisticated time signature composition.” They released six albums and four EPs. On July 17, 2018, the band announced their retirement and accompanying farewell tour. Their final live performance was December 16, 2018, at The Showbox in Seattle. I got Erin on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Kill Sadie Forming Minus the Bear Menos el Oso Planet of Ice Recording Om...
2024-11-081h 28
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 243: Victory Records w/ Paul FriemelVictory Records was a hardcore label based out of Chicago. According to their website it says following Concord’s 2019 acquisition of Victory, Craft Recordings is now proudly managing the legendary genre-defining catalog. As the catalog division of Concord, Craft is working closely with Victory’s artist alumni on a variety of high-quality reissues and special content to honor the label’s 30-year legacy and cultural impact that wouldn’t be possible without the artists behind it. I did an interview with Monika Ebly Episode 206 who worked there and it went so well that I decided to interview another...
2024-11-0158 min
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 242: Tokyo Rose w/ Ryan DominguezTokyo Rose is an indie rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey. As of 2007 they have released 3 studio albums, and a short demo EP, whilst extensively changing their lineup over their 7 years of activity. Check out their show at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ w/ Day 19 & Mike Buscio on Friday, Nov. 29. Huge shot out to John Damiano for connecting me to Ryan who I got on the skype and this is what we chat about: Emonite Karaoke Day 19 Not being vocally trained All About Records Cartel Portrait Studios Their last record getting leaked with wrong...
2024-10-181h 05
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 241: Limbeck w/ Robb MacLean & Patrick Carrie Click here if you'd like to help out people affected by Helene. Limbeck is an American rock band that formed in Laguna Niguel, California, in 1999. Their sound was a mix of alternative country with pop punk origins. Their first album, This Chapter Is Called Titles, was released in 2000. Their sound had shifted by the release of Hi, Everything's Great in 2003 to showcase a more country-indebted sound. The group toured heavily, often supporting or touring alongside bands such as Motion City Soundtrack and the All-American Rejects. Their third album, Let Me Come Home saw release in 2005, and the...
2024-10-041h 18
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 240: Voodoo Glow Skulls w/ Eddie CasillasVoodoo Glow Skulls are an American ska punk band formed in 1988 in Riverside, California, by brothers Frank, Eddie, and Jorge Casillas and their longtime friend Jerry O'Neill. They first played at backyard parties and later at Spanky's Café in their hometown of Riverside, where they played shows with the Angry Samoans, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Firehose, Murphy's Law, and The Dickies. They put out releases on Dr. Strange, Epitaph, Victory, Smelvis and again on Dr. Strange Records. I got Eddie on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Cinema Beer Nuts Getting fan mail Dr...
2024-09-271h 41
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 239: 30footFALL w/ Butch Klotz30footFALL is an American punk rock band that began in Houston, Texas. In 1995 they released their first studio album Divided We Stand on Fuzzgun Records. After hearing a demo, Bob Becker of Fearless Records signed them to a record deal and in 1997 produced their next album Acme-143. In 1999, the band released their most successful album, Ever Revolving, Never Evolving, on Nitro Records. The release was followed by numerous shows including a tour with The Vandals. I heard about these guys on the Fearless Flush Sampler when I got that at a local Jersey show when I was 18...
2024-09-131h 20
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 238: FATA Booking w/ Eva Alexiou-ReoFata Booking is a North America-based, boutique booking agency and management firm. Founded in 1996 by Eva Alexiou-Reo, FATA has worked with and exponentially grown the careers of credible artists such as Jimmy Eat World, Hot Water Music, Flogging Molly, Elliott, Mae, Rusted Root, MC Lars, The Blood Brothers, Pretty Girls Make Graves and many more. Eva’s name always came up back in the day and I wanted to get her perspective of what it was like to grow a booking agency. With the help of Kim Heiner, I got Eva on the skype and this is what we chat abou...
2024-09-061h 17
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 236: Millencolin w/ Erik OhlssonMillencolin is a Swedish punk rock band that was formed in October 1992. The name Millencolin is derived from the skateboard trick "melancholy". You might have a few of their albums in your collection including Tiny Tunes (1994) Life on a Plate (1995) For Monkeys (1997) Pennybridge Pioneers (2000) Home from Home (2002) Kingwood (2005) Machine 15 (2008) True Brew (2015) SOS (2019). Thank you to Double J for the intro to Erik and Chris Mahon for reaching out to the band to make this happen. So I got Erik on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Touring with Blink back in 97 C...
2024-08-231h 24
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 233: Blackout! Records w/ Bill WilsonBlackout! Records was formed in 1988 by Bill Wilson and Jim Gibson. In 1989, the label released its album, a New York hardcore compilation album entitled Where the Wild Things Are.[1] The album included tracks from Sheer Terror, Killing Time, and others. After this first release, Gibson amicably parted company to start his own record label, Noiseville Records. The label ended the 1990s with records from Killing Time, Kill Your Idols, and East Bay/ Berkeley bands Redemption 87 and Powerhouse. The early part of the 2000s brought some new blood, including Crime In Stereo, NJ's The Banner, The Procedure, and T...
2024-07-121h 35
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 232: Co-Ed w/ Waleed RashidiCo-Ed was a punk band from La Verne, CA. They put out 2 releases on Cool Guy Records which were Sometimes Always Maybe Never and a split with the band Pollen. I got Waleed on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Their aol email account still being active Seeing someone who has a shirt of a band you like Opening for Less Than Jake Playing at Steve Aoki’s apartment How he writes songs Working for Mean Street Magazine Hanging with At The Drive-In Playing a show with Fifteen The band Pollen Writing for Alt...
2024-06-281h 17
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 231: Steve EvettsSteve Evetts is an American record producer who has produced music for Alesana, Poison the Well, A Static Lullaby, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Sepultura, Symphony X, Saves the Day, Lifetime, Kid Dynamite, Hightower, Story of the Year, Every Time I Die, Earth Crisis, Still Remains, Our Last Night, and The Wonder Years. Steve Evetts has been an active producer since 1992, producing mostly metal albums, as well as indie, and emo bands. I got Steve on the Skype and this is what we chat about Saves The Day His 30 year career How many days it took to...
2024-06-211h 20
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 229: As Friends Rust w/ Damien MoyalAs Friends Rust is an American melodic hardcore band based in Gainesville, Florida.[1] The original line-up, which included vocalist Damien Moyal, guitarist Henry Olmino, bass guitarist Jeronimo Gomez, and drummer Matthew Crum, formed in Davie, Florida in September 1996. After recording a demo tape but failing to secure a record deal, the band parted ways in February 1997. Check out their latest album Any Joy which was released last year and is available wherever you get your music. I got Damien on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Starting Shai Hulud Why he w...
2024-05-241h 48
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 228: Coalesce w/ Sean IngramCoalesce is an American metalcore band formed in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1994. They are considered pioneers of mathcore and were known for its aggressive style of music and reckless live shows. The band broke up in 2010 and has performed two reunion shows since then. You can catch them Friday October 4th at Furnace Fest. I got Sean on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Getting attacked by dogs Earth Crisis’ aggressiveness Finding his voice Sean messing with their album artwork Functioning on Impatience Crews threatening his life Recording of 0:12 Revolution in Just Listening Ho...
2024-05-102h 13
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 227: Gallows w/ Frank CarterGallows are an English hardcore punk band from Watford, Hertfordshire. The band was formed in 2005 and their debut album, Orchestra of Wolves, was distributed in the United States by Epitaph Records. The band were subsequently signed to Warner Bros. Records, and released their second album Grey Britain in 2009. In 2011 Frank Carter left the group and went on to do Pure Love from 2011-2014 and has been doing Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes from 2015 to present day. I reached out to Frank on Oct 2, 2022 and have been bombarding him with requests until he finally had the time to chat.
2024-04-261h 07
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 226: The Locust w/ Justin Pearson The Locust was an American hardcore punk band from San Diego, known for their mix of grindcore speed and aggression, and new wave experimentation complexity. Vocalist/bassist Justin Pearson said, "I wanted to change the way people perceive music, or maybe just destroy it in general." The Locust's music is complex, dynamic and fast-paced, often featuring abrupt and inconsistent time-signature changes. These erratic elements are, according to vocalist/guitarist Bobby Bray, "a reflection of perhaps how our brains have to function in order to be able to do anything in the Western societies we live in." I...
2024-04-191h 42
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 217: Pulley w/ Scott RadinskyBefore we begin, go buy Amy Fiddler Records new book “Negatives” which is A gorgeous hardcover time capsule of the emo music scene as it was from 1996 to 2006, featuring never-before-seen photographs and never-before-told stories from key emo musicians, photographers, and icons. And go check out Episode 139 to hear my interview with her. Pulley is an American, California-based punk rock band, formed in 1994. The band is known for straightforward, hard-edged melodic punk rock. They came about from vocalist Scott Radinsky's departure from Ten Foot Pole. Their initial lineup included Strung Out drummer Jordan Burns, guitarist Jim Cher...
2024-01-051h 20
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 211: Wizo w/ Axel KurthWIZO played their first show way back in 1987 and released their first EP in 1990. They’ve went on to become Germany’s second biggest all-time punk band (second only to arena rockers Die Toten Hosen) and have played everywhere from squats to stadiums. Although some of their lyrical content is lighthearted and even comical, WIZO is a band that has a very strong anti-racist/anti-fascist message. Their outspoken liberal politics have caused plenty of scandals and captured national headlines as well as coverage from European TV networks. So much controversy surrounds this band that they’ve been investigated several times...
2023-03-171h 05
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 208: Bracket w/ Angelo Celli Bracket is an American rock band from Forestville, California formed in 1992. They have issued numerous albums, EPs and singles since its inception, including many releases for Caroline Records and Fat Wreck Chords. Their sound could most easily be described as power pop influenced punk rock with a continued focus on vocal harmonies. Bracket emerged during the pop punk resurgence of the early 1990s and released its first two albums 924 Forestville St. (1994) and 4-Wheel Vibe (1995) on Caroline Records. Following a staff shake-up, the label dropped the group and cancelled the release of its third album Like You Know in 1996. Bracket's...
2023-02-171h 33
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 206: Victory Records w/ Monika EblyVictory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several record labels. It has featured many prominent artists including Thursday, Hawthorne Heights, Silverstein, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, Streetlight Manifesto, and A Day to Remember. Some Victory bands I’ve interviewed include Doug fromThe Sleeping, Andrew from Strife, and Mark from Shutdown. I also interviewed Double J who used to worked for Victory for 10 years as a designer who was basically their art director. In September 2019, years after buying par...
2023-02-031h 11
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 205: Producing Bands w/ Ryan GreeneRyan Greene is an American record producer, sound engineer, former owner of Crush Recording Studios in Scottsdale, Arizona and founder of Area 52 Entertainment in Los Angeles, California. In an over 25-year-long career he has worked with many artists including Jay-Z, Lita Ford, Tonic, Megadeth, Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, Usher, Patti LaBelle, and Gladys Knight. Ryan was THE guy when it came to producing the bands on Fat Wreck Chords. Some of those bands were NOFX, Lagwagon, No Use For A Name, Propaghandi, Pulley, Hi-Standard, Tilt, Bracket, and a shit ton of others that probably graced your CD c...
2023-01-201h 02
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 204: Bridge Nine Records w/ Chris WrennSince their inception in 1995, Bridge Nine Records has turned from a hobby to one of the most well known heavy music brands in the world. Headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts with affiliates and distributors worldwide. They’ve put out defining releases for American Nightmare, Terror, and Champion. Today, Bridge Nine is a recognized brand worldwide as one of the the best in underground music with a roster boasting over a dozen full-time, active bands. With over 300 releases to date, Their back catalog includes some of the biggest and best names in underground music (H2O, Defeater, Ceremony, Agnostic Front, Have He...
2023-01-131h 29
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 203: Jejune w/ Joe Guevara Jejune was an American rock band formed in 1996 at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. The band has been commonly identified with the emo genre, and was heavily involved with the scene at the peak of the "second wave" of emo in the mid-1990s. The three founding members, Arabella, Joe, and Chris, met while studying at the college. The band relocated to San Diego, California, in 1997. They have 3 releases which are Junk (1997) This Afternoon's Malady (1998) and RIP (2000). I believe a lot of you have or had that split with Jimmy Eat World which we do discuss.
2023-01-061h 14
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 202: The Westwood Garage w/ Chris Whalen and Pete ValenzanoThe Westwood Garage was located at 234 Third Ave in Westwood NJ. It existed between 1995 and 2002 before ending its run. The garage hosted such bands as AFI, Bane, Heckle, Revolution Summer, the Lawrence arms, and a fuck ton of others. This episode is full on Jersey focussed but I think a lot of people not from here will still connect with lens of the scene that Chris and Pete bring to the interview. It took a long ass time to get these 2 together but I finally got them on the Skype and this is what we chat about:
2022-12-161h 27
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 201: Assholeparade w/ Matt Sweeting Assholeparade is a hardcore band from Gainesville, Florida. They released two LPs and an EP for No Idea Records, as well as some compilation appearances. They have short aggressive songs. Only two of Assholeparade's original members are left in its current 5-piece setup. Thank you Drew from Ashtray Monument for connecting me to Matt whom I got on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Not playing FEST this year The mithios of Gainesville The serial killer in Gainesville Owning the Hardback Joining the band Did the name effect them Playing in Japan Hawaiian...
2022-12-091h 31
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 200: Dynamite Boy Pt. 2 w/ Sean Neil Dynamite Boy were a pop punk band from Austin, TX. You can check out Pt. 1 of this interview with Adrian Muñoz at Episode 103. Sean reached out to me to say he liked that episode and wanted to know if he could fill in some gaps. I said yes, got him on the Skype and this is what we chat about: The original Dynamite Boy members The tour with The Impossibles Kicking out Craig from the Impossibles Getting influence from bands about running the band Tom Petta getting them on Fearless Having Massive stage fright His re...
2022-12-022h 17
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 199: Counterfit w/ Marc AllenClick here to buy tickets to the Lanemeyer show at Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ on Dec 1, 2022. Counterfit were a emo band from San Diego. Some of the releases they put out were On The Downside, From Finish To Starting Line, and Super Amusement Machine For Your Exciting Heart. That’s basically all there is out there about these guys but you can go to their Facebook page and see a lot of pictures. Thank you Seth Hyman from Negative Progression records (Check his interview out at Episode 121) for connecting me with Marc whom I go...
2022-11-181h 35
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 198: REPOST Midtown w/ Rob HittClick here to buy tickets to the Lanemeyer show at Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ on Dec 1, 2022. This is a REPOST of Episode 87 where I interviewed Rob Hitt about Midtown and this is what we chatted about. Constantly playing a song on repeat The bands that influenced Midtown Writing really high notes in Lanemeyer His first band which wasn’t Professor Plum Meeting Josh from Humble Beginnings How Midtown formed Gabe’s usage of big words in songs Buying CDs with friends and dubbing them for each other Jay Pinball New Found Glory Their first album being...
2022-11-112h 40
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 197: Silver Scooter w/ Scott GarredClick here to buy tickets to the Lanemeyer show at Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ on Dec 1, 2022. After hooking up with Peek-a-Boo Records, Silver Scooter issued their debut seven-inch "Biting My Nails; " the singles "Ball of Yarn" and "Cup & String" followed before they issued the full-length The Other Palm Springs in 1997. A split ten-inch with Cursive as well as a split seven-inch with Tiara followed in 1998 before the trio dropped their second LP, Orleans Parish, early the next year and Goodbye followed in fall 2000. Blue Law appeared in early 2001. I heard of this band in 98...
2022-10-281h 12
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 196: Crank! A Record Company w/ Jeff MatlowClick here to buy tickets to the Lanemeyer show at Stan Hope House in Stan Hope, NJ on Dec 1, 2022. crank! A Record Company was an independent record label which was started by Jeff Matlow in September 1994. The label "played a huge role in the spreading of emo in the mid-’90s", according to Alternative Press magazine. The label's first release was a 7" by Vitreous Humor, released under the name Geerhead Records; all subsequent releases were issued as Crank! I got Jeff Matlow on the Skype and this is what we chat about: His current ca...
2022-10-211h 35
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 195: The Escape Engine w/ Dominick Lettera The Escape Engine was founded in the spring of 2002. The band's name comes from a Burning Airlines song titled "The Escape Engine". Within a matter of months of recording their demo the band was approach by Jon Strauss whose intentions were to start an independent record label. The band ended up becoming the first band to sign with the newly created Fidelity Records. The band broke up in 2006 and then re-united on May 4, 2012, for a single sold-out performance at Maxwell's in Hoboken, New Jersey. I apologize in advance because we laugh a lot during this...
2022-10-141h 57
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 194: REPOST Sunny Day Real Estate w/ Willam GoldsmithThis is a REPOST of Episode 100. Sunny Day Real Estate was an American rock band from Seattle, Washington. They were one of the early emo bands and helped establish the genre. In 1994, the band released their debut album Diary on Sub Pop Records to critical acclaim. However, shortly after releasing their second album LP2, the band broke up, with members Nate Mendel and William Goldsmith joining Foo Fighters and Jeremy Enigk embarking on a solo career. In 1997, they regrouped long enough to record two more studio albums and a live album but ultimately disbanded once again in 2001...
2022-10-071h 35
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 193: The Gadjits w/ Brandon and Adam Phillips The Gadjits were an American ska and rock and roll band from Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Formed by the brothers Brandon, Zach, and Adam Phillips they were signed as young bucks to Hellcat Records in 97. They released 3 albums on that label before heading to Thick Records, then RCA where they were dropped when Clive Davis took over. From there they went on to create more bands such as The Architects, Brandon Phillips & The Condition, and Other Americans. My old band Lanemeyer played a few gigs with these kids on the road back in the day and...
2022-09-302h 01
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 192: Zoinks! w/ Bob ConradBefore we start, my old band Lanemeyer has 10 green etched vinyl records left of "Stories for the Big Screen" over on the iSurrender store. Zoinks! were a pop punk from Reno, Nevada. Born '93. Died '98. A couple reunion shows in 2005 and 2006. They were on rotation with my buddies back in High School and were introduced to us, I believe, by Alan Rappaport from Flipside records (Episode 24). I got Bob’s email from Alan, got him on the Skype and this is what we chat about: The Reno scene How he joined the band Dr...
2022-09-231h 02
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 191: The Rocking Horse Winner w/ Jolie Lindholm The Rocking Horse Winner was an American indie rock band based in Davie, Florida. They formed in mid-1999 and toured with Dashboard Confessional, Coheed and Cambria, The Format, Bayside, The Blood Brothers, The Weakerthans, Further Seems Forever, Midtown, and a ton. You may remember Jolie’s voice in some of the OG Dashboard Songs. Thank you Casey Iodine for the intro. I got Jolie on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Her new band The Darling Fire Having stage fright How she got connected with Dashboard Being on Equal Vision Hankshaw’s antics at Fe...
2022-09-161h 17
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 190: Vagrant Records w/ Rich EganVagrant Records is an American record label that was founded in 1995 by Rich Egan and Jon Cohen. It is home to artists such as Dashboard Confessional, Saves the Day, The Get Up Kids, Senses Fail, and Alkaline Trio, and a ton of others that you know and love. I asked Rich if he’d like to be on the podcast, he said “Sure man, would love to do your pod.” So I got him on the Skype after 30 minutes of trying and this is what we talk about: What was the first Vagrant release How he started...
2022-09-021h 47
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 189: Eyeball Records w/ Alex EyeballEyeball Records is an independent record label originally established in NYC out of Apartment 4C on 14th St at Avenue A. The label later moved to Kearny, New Jersey. They’ve released albums by artists such as H20, Thursday, My Chemical Romance, Humble Beginnings, Pency Prep, and Murder by Death. In 2020 the label began releasing exclusive cassette and t-shirt bundles exclusively through The Hyv. I heard about Eyeball for the first time when Humble put out their EP which we talk about in this interview. So I thought getting Alex on here would be a fine idea, he...
2022-08-261h 30
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 188: Threadline w/ Craig CirinelliThreadline were a post hardcore band from NJ. The life of the band was short lived but this was one of the very first bands that I met in the scene who my old band used to play shows with. Craig also did a bit of a run promoting shows under NOISExtra. From there he went on to do Elemae, and a ton of other bands. I got Craig on the Skype and this is what we chat about: The NJ show where someone stole the cannon ball Joe Pulito taking forever with replies How he s...
2022-08-191h 21
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 187: REPOST Buddyhead w/ Travis KellerThis is a REPOST of my interview with Travis Keller (episode 62) about the days of Buddyhead. Here is what we chat about: Meeting people through his photography Calling Dave Navaro How they got so many phone numbers Living in Tarzana The Icarus Line The Transplants not digging one of the posts Fred Durst Is he still down with Buddyhead following him Drive-thru Records And a ton more Check out his new project http://americanprimitive.org/ Check out my new book The Couples' Checklist for my webcomic dailyBred. It's a great gift for Valentine's Day. I a...
2022-08-1257 min
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 186: Nowhere Fast w/ Ryan RobertsNowhere Fast were a pop punk band from New Jersey. You may remember them from their 2 songs that were on the Pinball Records comp and their split with LWL. You may also remember their cover of Crowded House’s “Don't Dream It's Over” on the Making Decisions about Punk compilation. They had a short lifespan and 2 of their members (Heath and Tyler) went on to join Gabe Saporta’s brain child, Midtown. We talk about this at the end of the interview which is quite entertaining. Side note, the band I’m trying to think of later on...
2022-08-051h 22
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 185: Stick Figure Suicide w/ Paul Suicyde Stick Figure Suicide was a punk rock band from Milltown, New Jersey. The band was formed in 1997, and were part of the emerging emo-punk rock scene of the late 1990s in the Northeast. Their music has been described as a mastery of "old-school hardcore moves and hyperspeed tempos" with clean, precise, over-driven guitars, and they are classified as a blend of fast and melodic hardcore-punk, with lyrics that are occasionally humorous. They drew comparison to the music of the hardcore punk band Minor Threat, and even Against All Authority. Maximumrocknroll described their songs on the Road Kill EP Split...
2022-07-291h 09
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 184: Boxer w/ David ViciniFormed in early October of 1995, Boxer was a Boston-based four piece fast on the rise in the indie scene. With aggressive, heartfelt lyrics Boxer delivered the finest in east-coast punk. They managed to share the stage with acts such as Lagwagon, Weston, Lifetime, Screw 32, Good Riddance, Jimmy Eat World, and Bracket. Their debut and only album, "The Hurt Process," was put out on Vagrant Records as the labels first release. The band broke up soon after that release and Dave and Will went on to form The Lot Six. Thank you again Casey from Iodine Recordings for...
2022-07-221h 19
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 183: Saves The Day w/ Bryan Newman Saves the Day is an American rock band from Princeton, New Jersey, that formed in 1997. They released their debut studio album, Can't Slow Down, in 1998. It was followed by Through Being Cool in 1999, which featured their first single, "Shoulder to the Wheel". Stay What You Are was released in 2001, peaking at No. 100 on the Billboard 200. It spawned two successful music videos on MTV2, for the singles "At Your Funeral" and "Freakish", and has since sold 300,000 copies. Thank you to Andy Luca from the new jersey pop punk 1994 - 2002 group for posting a link to Bryan’s website wh...
2022-07-081h 21
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 182: The Jazz June w/ Andrew Low The Jazz June was formed in 1996 by students attending Kutztown University. The group recorded its first full-length album in 1997; their first two albums were recorded through Canadian record label Workshop Records. In 1998, the band signed with Initial Records and went on to release three albums through the record label. They disbanded in 2003 after four full-length albums, but reunited for benefit shows in 2006 and the release of an outtakes-and-rarities compilation the following year. In 2014, the group announced they were reforming and releasing new material on Topshelf Records. I got Andrew on the Skype and here’s what we ch...
2022-07-011h 54
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 181: RX Bandits w/ Rich Balling Rx Bandits are an American four-piece band from California. The band formed in 1995 in Orange County, California. They have appeared on the Vans Warped Tour, Bonnaroo, Coachella, Bamboozle, and plenty of club shows throughout the world I think. In 2001, after touring on their third album "Progress", Rich left the band, citing frustrations he had with certain aspects of the music industry. He later went to form The Sound of Animals Fighting. They released a trilogy of records between 2004 and 2008, and performed only four live shows, following their second release in 2006. The band's live lineup consisted of 12 different...
2022-06-241h 47
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 180: Tripface w/ Scott JarzombekIn 1992, Tripface was born. They began to organize and play shows with their friends within their small town, in basements, recreation halls, and garages. For the most part, they were parties, gatherings of a handful of skaters, metalheads, and geeks from the local area high schools. The bills were always shared with their friends Grid and a mix of side projects. Playing a cross of 1990s metalcore and NYHC, the band grew in popularity on Long Island and began to make a dent on the East Coast. After a few months, the band recorded the Closed In...
2022-06-101h 18
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 179: Shutdown w/ Mark ScondottoNew York hardcore took a positive turn in December, 1994, when Shutdown emerged on the scene as one of few bands ready to take their music and message to the next level. With an emphasis on old-school values and new school musical sensibility, Shutdown were poised to take over where bands like Warzone, Cro-Mags and Gorilla Biscuits left off. With older members of the NYHC crowd supporting these "kids", success has been a natural transition. They have played some of the biggest shows in past hardcore history, including one of the two tributes to Raybeez (Warzone) at CBGB's i...
2022-06-031h 50
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 178: Seti Alpha Six w/ Matt KleinSeti Alpha Six were a band from New Jersey. There's no write up out there on the internet so this is going to be the only thing really documented about them. Also, We TRIED to get Joe on the podcast but he was stuck in traffic. So we had to carry on with out him and this is what Matt and I chat about: Losing 23% of his hearing My band touring with these fools Professional skateboarders skating at his house as a kid Playing with the Bouncing Souls when they were a funk band Recording with...
2022-05-271h 34
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 176: Blount w/ Jack Wesley Blount were a skate punk band from Pensacola, Fl. They had splits with Shocking Truth, Strung Out, and put out their only LP on Fearless records in 96. Thank you Josh Marsh for your intro to Jack who I got on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Replacing the first singer Playing a show with Rancid on their first tour Hanging with Lagwagon Opening for Rancid Signing to Fearless Working with Jim Cherry One decision changing the whole band’s history The photo on Discogs Brian Fallon And a ton more Check out my n...
2022-05-131h 50
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 175: The Militia Group w/ Rory Felton The Militia Group was founded in 1998 by Chad Pearson as a booking agency, booking for artists such as Slick Shoes, Craig's Brother, Dogwood, twothirtyeight, Acceptance, and Element 101. In 2000, Pearson teamed up with Felton to turn the agency into an independent record label based out of Huntington Beach, CA. Some of the bands they signed were Rufio, Noise Ratchet, Copeland, The Rocket Summer, Acceptance, and Cartel. The Militia Group stopped releasing new music in 2012, though its back catalogue is still in print. I got Rory on the Skype and this is what we chat about: The Kansas...
2022-05-061h 01
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 173: Smoke or Fire w/ Joe McMahon Smoke or Fire originally formed in 1998, Originally calling themselves Jericho. Their fan base grew as they played DIY basement shows and small clubs throughout the Northeast. When living in Boston proved too expensive, the quartet moved to Richmond, Virginia to explore the punk rock scene and to work on their second album. They changed their name to Smoke or Fire when they signed to Fat in late 2004. Their debut album, Above the City, was co-produced by Fat Mike of NOFX and was released in March 2005. From there they released 2 more albums before calling a day. Thank you...
2022-04-221h 31
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 172: Sense Field w/ Chris EvensonBefore we start, if you're company has a hard time explaining what it does you can hire me to do that in 60-90 seconds with an explainer animation. Go to drive80.com or email me at mike@drive80.com to learn more. Formed in 1990, Sense Field was one of several contemporary bands to popularize the post-hardcore or "emo" subgenre. The band was initially signed to Revelation Records, releasing three albums, and later signed with Warner Bros. in 1996. However, problems within the label caused the band to sit in limbo for five years as the label was re-staffed...
2022-04-0855 min
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 171: Strife w/ Andrew KlineBefore we start, if you're company has a hard time explaining what it does you can hire me to do that in 60-90 seconds with an explainer animation. Go to drive80.com or email me at mike@drive80.com to learn more. Strife formed in 1991 signing on with Caroline Records, who issued their debut album, One Truth, in 1994, before signing on with one of the country’s leading hardcore labels, Victory. In 97 they issued In This Defiance, a recording on which the band attempted to broaden their sound, as it featured guest spots from members of such ac...
2022-04-011h 02
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 170: Elliott w/ Chris HigdonBefore we start, if you're company has a hard time explaining what it does you can hire me to do that in 60-90 seconds with an explainer animation. Go to drive80.com or email me at mike@drive80.com to learn more. Elliott was formed in 1995. Their most notable LPs were U.S. Songs, False Cathedrals, and Song in the Air. 2000's False Cathedrals was a more polished affair than its predecessor, featuring vocal harmonies and more piano than US Songs. It was met with critical acclaim by a broad cross-section of the underground rock community.
2022-03-251h 34
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 169: Hankshaw w/ Harold HasselbackBefore we start, if you're company has a hard time explaining what it does you can hire me to do that in 60-90 seconds with an explainer animation. Go to drive80.com or email me at mike@drive80.com to learn more. Known for singer Harold's beautifully bespoke tenor vocals, Tampa, FL's Hankshaw (founded in 1994) played melodic indie rock- emo. The band saw releases on Network Sound, Doghouse Records, No Idea Records (among others), and tours with Hot Water Music, Elliott, Ann Beretta, and more. I heard about these guys from my dude Casey Lee...
2022-03-181h 55
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 168: Sicko Josh Rubin REPOSTBefore we start, if you're company has a hard time explaining what it does you can hire me to do that in 60-90 seconds with an explainer animation. Go to drive80.com or email me at mike@drive80.com to learn more. Sicko was an American rock group from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1991. Exceptionally, the three-piece pop-punk group maintained a constant membership for every recording as a band. This line-up was Denny Bartlett (guitar, bass, vocals), Ean Hernandez (guitar, bass, vocals), and Josh Rubin (drums, brother of Aaron Rubin from The Mr. T Experience). Sicko released four f...
2022-03-111h 21
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 167: Link 80 Matt Bettinelli-OlpinBefore we start, if you're company has a hard time explaining what it does you can hire me to do that in 60-90 seconds with an explainer animation. Go to drive80.com or email me at mike@drive80.com to learn more. I did the intro for who Link 80 was in Adam Davis' interview so go check it out there. I luckily got Matt Bettinelli-Olpin on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Directing the latest Scream Movie Starting the band The first practice with Nick Being seen as a scrappy band...
2022-02-251h 17
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 166: Ann Beretta w/ Rob HuddlestonBefore we start, if you're company has a hard time explaining what it does you can hire me to do that in 60-90 seconds with an explainer animation. Go to drive80.com or email me at mike@drive80.com to learn more. Ann Beretta is a punk rock band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1996, the band plays straightforward punk with small doses of rockabilly and country mixed into their sound. They spent several years on tour playing with bands including Hot Water Music, ALL, the Bouncing Souls, Less Than Jake, and city-mates Avail. They were...
2022-02-181h 38
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 165: Absolute Punk w/ Jason TateBefore we start, if you're company has a hard time explaining what it does you can hire me to do that in 60-90 seconds with an explainer animation. Go to drive80.com or email me at mike@drive80.com to learn more. AbsolutePunk was a website, online community, and alternative music news source founded by Jason Tate. It mainly focused on artists who were relatively unknown to mainstream audiences, but it was known to feature artists who have eventually achieved crossover success, including Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, New Found Glory, Taking Back Sunday, The...
2022-02-111h 41
This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 157: Jughead's Revenge w/ Joe DohertyBefore we start, feel free to support the podcast if you’ve been listening for a while by signing up for my Patreon for $1 and I will love you forever. Jughead's Revenge is an American punk rock band. They originally formed in LA in 1989. After 12 years of recording and touring extensively, They disbanded in 2001 after getting on Nitro Records. The band reformed in 2009 and has continued to perform at a number of live shows since 2010. In the 1990s, they had a roadie who was in the band False Alarm, Fat Mike's first band. Such a ra...
2021-11-261h 26
Active Self Protection PodcastArmed Bank Robber Tries To Murder a Police K9! Mike DoyleIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Southern Arizona police officer Mike Doyle as he tells us about his police dog being stabbed repeatedly by a bank robber armed with an edged weapon, being a cop, handling a K9, being a member of a SWAT Team and interacting as a cop with lawfully armed citizens. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true...
2021-10-211h 07This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 141: Sig Transit Gloria w/ Patrick KilbrydeBefore we start, feel free to support the podcast if you’ve been listening for a while by signing up for my Patreon for $1 and I will love you forever. Sig Transit Gloria was a 4 piece band consisting of Nate, Jason, Mike, and Pat. Their sound was that whole keyboard-driven magic that was very Get Up Kids esque. I got Pat on the Skype and this is what we talk about: Trading shirts with their bassist Getting Matt Allison to record the first EP Signing to Johann’s Face Records Getting compared to the Get...
2021-06-252h 10This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 114: Donuts N' Glory w/ Garry Cassidy Donuts N' Glory were a couple of high school friends with similar musical tastes started playing together with no intentions of anything serious. They put an ad up in a local record store (Vinyl Solution in Huntington Beach, CA) seeking a singer and bass player. A few days later they met and played with Freddie, who played bass and sang. They liked him instantly and began writing songs, playing parties, and developing a fan base. Once a buzz started developing, they started playing real shows at local clubs. A friend of theirs released the "I can Pee EP" on...
2020-10-301h 30This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 113: Slow Gherkin w/ James Rickman Slow Gherkin was formed in 1993 and released their first album, Double Happiness, which was distributed by Asian Man Records, on July 29, 1996. They released their second album, Shed Some Skin, in 1998. In 2002, the band released Run Screaming, their final album. The band played a farewell show on August 17 of the same year but played a sold-out reunion concert at Santa Cruz's Rio Theater on June 18, 2011. In 2016, the band reunited to play at the Asian Man Records 20-year anniversary show and released two new songs. In 2018, the band played a few shows in California as well. Thank you, Aaron...
2020-10-231h 45This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 112: Mustard Plug w/ Dave KirchgessnerMustard Plug is an American ska punk band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, consisting of Dave Kirchgessner (vocals), Brandon Jenison (trumpet), Jim Hofer (trombone), Nate Cohn (drums), Colin Clive (guitar/vocals), and Rick Johnson (bass). Formed in 1991, the band has regularly toured throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, and South America. They have toured with the Warped Tour twice and participated in the Ska Against Racism Tour. As of 2014, the band has released seven studio albums and continues to tour actively. Explaining the band's goal, Jim Hofer said, "We may have some messages in our music, but essentially we just...
2020-10-161h 33This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 111: In Defense Of Ska w/ Aaron CarnesIn a mix of interviews, essays, personal stories, historical snapshots, obscure anecdotes, and think pieces, In Defense of Ska dissects, analyzes, and celebrates ska in exactly the way fans have been craving for decades. This book will enlist ska-lovers as soldiers in the ska army, and challenge ska-haters’ prejudices to the core. Ships in April 2021 including special ska swag and surprises. Thanks to Adam from Link 80 for the intro. I got Aaron on the Skype and this is what we talked about. His band Gnarboots with Adam from Link 80 seeing skanking pickle for the fi...
2020-10-091h 33
The Wardroom Ship LifeShiplife Departmental Interviews: Guest Entertainer Mike DoyleIn this weeks Podcast i am chatting with Mike Doyle and he will be speaking about life on the stage and screen. From ents staff to one of the most beloved guest entertainers at sea. Come listen to his extraordinary journey and find out some of the famous people he has met along the way.
2020-09-1552 minThis Was The Scene PodcastEp. 107: Goober Patrol w/ Tom Blyth Goober Patrol’s music and – perhaps more importantly – drinking then brought them to the attention of NOFX’s Fat Mike who signed them to his legendary Fat Wreck Chords label. Their first FAT release Vacation (1996) displayed their mastery at concocting contagious, hook-laden punk tunes, whilst the follow-up The Unbearable Lightness of Being Drunk (1999) mixed offbeat Brit humor and serious personal overtones with raw, hardcore, punk ‘n’ roll. In the late 90s and early 2000s, the Goobers toured non-stop around America, Canada, and Europe with Tilt, Down By Law, Bouncing Souls, Strung Out, and Diesel Boy, and made a couple of...
2020-08-281h 38
Expositors CollectiveSpirit Empowered Preaching with Mike DoyleMike Doyle from Movement Church NYC speaks in Howell, New Jersey, back in September of 2019 about the Divine power source behind our preaching.
After his message, there is a brief interview and update recorded on Thursday April 16th about the impact of Covid-19 on New York City and what Movement Church is doing to help through PPE donations. To help out email info@movementnyc.org or visit https://www.movementnyc.org/hospital-drive
Elmhurst Hospital in the New York City borough of Queens is one of the hardest hospitals in the country with Coronavirus cases. Our goal is to help provide...
2020-04-2132 minThis Was The Scene PodcastEp. 081: Q&A w/ Mike Doyle and Tom SimonThis week I do a Q&A with my good buddy Tom Simon where I answer fan questions that they submitted on Instagram. Check out Tom's company Zookies Cookies Click to -> buy my sketchbook Support the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon. Hire me to animate things for your company - drive80.com
2019-12-1357 min
Expositors CollectiveEpisode 63 - Mike Doyle | Cultural Engagement and The Importance of Maintaining a Prophetic VoiceIn this conversation Mike & Clay speak with Pastor Mike Doyle about cultural engagement and the importance of maintaining a prophetic voice as well as the exciting possibilities of collaborative sermon preparation.Mike Neglia’s Easter to Pentecost series: http://www.calvarycork.org/series/the-risen-life/Mike Doyle’s Easter to Pentecost series: https://movementnyc.squarespace.com/ascencsionEvan Wickham on collaborative sermon preparation: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/25/episode-14-sermons-should-be-prepared-in-communityWhat is a “Xennial”anyway? : https://www.businessinsider.com/xennials-born-between-millennials-and-gen-x-2017-11?r=US&IR=T
2019-09-0327 minThis Was The Scene PodcastEp. 046: Random Task/Armor For Sleep w/ Ben JorgensenWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. Random Task was a punk band from NJ who frequented hall shows all across the NJ scene. Ben Jorgensen was the drummer but eventually left the band to front Armor for Sleep who got signed to Equal Vision, toured their asses off and eventually decided to close shop. If you haven’t heard Car Underwater then you should go on Spotify and listen to it as soon as this episode is...
2019-02-221h 10This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 045: Less Than Jake w/ Vinnie FiorelloWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. Less Than Jake is the shit. If you don't know who they are then you're in the wrong place. I was able to get Vinnie on the phone, which was AWESOME, and this is what we talked about: Stepping away from touring Growing up in Jersey How were they embraced when they started out What influenced them to write ska songs Getting on Asian Man The Alan R...
2019-02-151h 08This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 044: Asian Man Records w/ Mike ParkAsian Man Records is a DIY record label run by Mike Park. Park started a record label and began releasing music in 1989 under the name Dill Records, with the Asian Man label established May 1996. Some of the label’s releases came from such bands as Slapstick, Less Than Jake, Alkaline Trio, Link 80, MU330, The Broadways, Tuesday, and one of the current bands that I love, Joyce Manor. The MOD movement Skankin Pickle Dill Records What did his parents think about him starting the label Putting out Goddammit Did he sign bands with a handshake? Less Than Ja...
2019-02-081h 11
dailybred podcastEp1: The BeginningI'm Mike Doyle. I have a comic called dailyBred. This podcast is an extension of my comic where I talk about my divorce, anxiety, self-doubt, funny life stories, vulnerable life stories, inspiration, and basically just use this shit as therapy.
2019-01-0517 minThis Was The Scene PodcastEp. 033: Samiam w/ Sergie LoobkoffWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. Samiam was formed in late 1988 after the breakup of the Gilman club mainstay Isocracy. Their first show was in January 1989 with Christ on Parade. They released records through New Red Archives and Hopeless Records in the US and Burning Heart Records in Europe. In the mid-'90s, the band had two releases on major labels, Atlantic Records in 1994 and Ignition/Tommy Boy in 1997. This path achieved modest mainstream success; a video for "Cap...
2018-11-091h 19This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 030: New Found Glory w/ Ian GrushkaWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. New Found Glory are a pop-punk band from Coral Springs, Florida who formed in 1997. Matt from Red Leader Records introduced me to them 20 years ago saying they were going to be huge. Once they released Nothing Gold Can Stay their career went apeshit. These dudes used to frequent New Jersey and owe a bit of their success to local NJ heroes Midtown for introducing them to Drive-Thru Records. H...
2018-10-191h 37This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 028: Lanemeyer w/ Chris BarkerWelcome everyone to the SEASON 1 FINALE OF This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. Chris Barker is the reason I started playing music. We became best friends when we were 14, created Congress of Cow altogether which later became Lanemeyer. As you will hear in this episode, lanemeyer was a shit show. But this episode is more than just the oral history of Lanemeyer. It’s a conversation between 2 close friends over a few beers and some cheap chardonnay ta...
2018-09-213h 02This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 026: The Fan Perspective w/ Doug Robinson from The SleepingWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. This week I’m doing something slightly different by interviewing Doug Robinson of the Sleeping. Yes, the Sleeping was a band that formed in 2003 which is outside of my current premise of this podcast. However, Doug grew up in the late 90s scene as a young lad. He’s also from the same town as I am which is pretty cool. AKA Jefferson Twsp. I wanted to g...
2018-09-071h 46This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 025: Right Turn Eddie w/ Josh Polhemus and Steve MartinWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. Right Turn Eddie was a ska band from the late 90s that was made up of Josh, Pete, Pat, Steve, Big Pat, Shotgun, Metal, and sometimes Johnny Tummillo who would fill in on drums from time to time. He also fronted Folley. They’re sound was reminiscent of the Bosstones and Reel Big Fish, with some punk rock thrown in the mix. I’m not...
2018-08-311h 46This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 024: Flipside Records/True Zero w/ Alan RappaportWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. If you grew up in Northern Jersey and needed a place to find independent music you would go to Scotti’s record shop in Morristown, sound exchange on rte 23, hot topic in the Rockaway mall (yes that’s where you could actually find bands) OR you could take a ride to Pompton Lakes and visit Flipside Records where you would find Alan Rappaport manning the register. He opened peop...
2018-08-241h 18This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 023: Just In Time For Nothing Zine w/ Brian MolloyWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. Brian Molloy cut his teeth in the punk scene before Green Day and the Offspring took the stage and opened the world’s eyes to what was happening outside of MTV. He created a zine in the late 90s that wasn’t focussed on band reviews, or show reviews or root beer reviews (shot out to annoyance zine) Instead, he created short stories with a punk rock...
2018-08-171h 30This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 022: Backyard Shows/Example 24 w/ Kraig MarshallWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. Kraig Marshall graced the NJ scene in the late 90s with his backyard shows, his band Sticker, and then went on to form Example 24 which took him in a completely different direction, musically. This interview goes in many directions but the one thing that’s unmistakable is how passionate Kraig is about music and his roots. In this interview we discuss: The Masonic Temple in Ri...
2018-08-101h 39This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 020: The Jerkoffs w/ Jay BlandaWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. The Jerkoffs were a straight-up punk band that consisted of Jay, Doug, and multiple Dave’s. They had a stint on Umbilical Records and were always the dudes who showed up to every show they played with the intent on just having a great time. This would also include drinking and the occasional Inside Out cover with David Patino on the mic. If you never saw that then I’...
2018-07-272h 06This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 019: Sticker/Highstrung/Humble Beginnings w/ Jeremy HernandezWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. Jeremy Hernandez eyes were opened to the punk scene when he first heard bands like Fugazi and Quicksand. This lead him to playing in bands like Sticker, Highstrung, Humble Beginnings, Bigwig, Near Miss and now his current bands A Balance Between and Red Hymns. I met Jeremy when he was in Highstrung but didn’t really get to know him until he join...
2018-07-201h 56This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 018: The Fan Perspective w/ Mike PelakWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. Mike Pelak didn’t run a label, play in a band, record bands, own a record store, print merch, run a zine or promote, ok wait he did help promote shows with Bomshelter run by Ricky the artful dodger Saporta. I’d always see Mike at a lot of shows my band played at and he just had such a positive and happy demeanor about him. He’d...
2018-07-131h 11This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 015: NJ Joystick w/ Brett Wintle and Jason PierceWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. NJ Joystick was a punk/hardcore band that blended shades of old emo and pop punk producing catchy, fast, and energetic songs that compare to the likes of fellow NJ legends, Lifetime. The line up consisted of Brett, Jay, the Pat and almighty Dan. The band released a 4-song EP called …A Mile In Change in 1997 on Roulette Records before it became Pinb...
2018-06-221h 49This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 014: One Cool Guy w/ Mike StrueningOCG was a ska band from New Jersey. Their members consisted of Nick, Dave, Keith, Pete, Stuart, Mark, Mike, Chris, and Dan. They were founded in 1997 by a group of Union High School musicians. The band played a fusion of ska punk, jazz, ska-core, and what many refer to as ska-rap. OCG followed up the success of their 7 inch record "7 Inches of OCG" in early 1998, with the release "From Downtown", both released on the Pinball Records label. Hits such as "Bill Kozby You", "Xample", "Be With You", and "Skank Away" were popular with high school teenagers, often...
2018-06-151h 33This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 013: Penfold w/ Brian CarleyWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. Penfold was a Jersey post-punk emo band who formed in 1995 with members Brian, Mike, Rich, and Steve. The natural course of live performances soon ensued and the band began to build a small following. After playing music together for over 10 years, 3 record releases (1997’s “your eyes have all the answers” 7 inch, 1998’s “amateurs and professionals” EP, and 2001’s “our first taste of escape” LP) and hundreds of live shows, in M...
2018-06-081h 53This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 012: LWL w/ Steve JaworskiWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. LWL is a three piece pop-punk band from the quaint woodland community of Bernardsville, NJ. Their band members consisted of Steve on guitar and vocals, Rob on bass and Ivan on the drums. Unlike the many other punk bands which call NJ their home, LWL had a magnificent sound all to their own. The fierce but catchy guitar riffs combined with the overpowering tone of the...
2018-06-011h 35This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 011: Bigwig w/ Tom PettaWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. Bigwig is a punk rock band from New Jersey, who formed in 1995. Their original lineup back in the late 90s composed of Josh, John, Dan who was later replaced by Matt and Tom. The line up since then has seen members come and go but the one thing that has stayed consistent is Tom Petta heading up the band. When I first saw these guys play I...
2018-05-251h 22This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 009: The NJPP Archive w/ Joe PulitoWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. There were a lot of punk/emo/hardcore bands that came out of the Jersey scene. I didn’t realize how many there actually were until Joe Pulito showed up in the North Jersey Pop Punk facebook group and said, hi everyone, I’ve archived all of it. I mean, I don’t think he has 100% of the bands but I Think he has like 99%.
2018-05-111h 12This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 008: Setting Up Shows w/ Heath MillerWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. From 98-2001 My weekends were as follows: go to a show to see local bands play or play said shows with my band Lanemeyer. Afterwords I would go to diners or random parking lots, smoke cigarettes and talk about life with friends I made from these shows. Thanks to show promoters, like Heath Miller, anyone in the scene had something to do pretty much every weekend...
2018-05-041h 22This Was The Scene PodcastEp. 007: Lanemeyer w/ Sean SmithWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. Lanemeyer was a band formed by my best friend Chris Barker and myself back in 1998 after the Demise of our first band, Congress of Cow which was named after a sexual position we found in a Kama sutra book in the Rockaway mall. The original line up included Alan Rappaport on guitar and Sean Smith on drums. Through the years we had a...
2018-04-271h 28This Was The Scene PodcastEpisode 002 - Chris Badami and Portrait StudiosWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Nj Jersey Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. The first band I was in was called Congress of Cow. We played in our drummer Jeff’s basement and had shows in front of our friends in said basement. Once we started playing legion halls we realized that we needed a demo tape so people would know who the fuck we were. Enter Chris Badami and Portrait Studi...
2018-03-231h 03