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166: LIVING COLOUR – Corey Glover and Vernon Reid on covering the Notorious BIG, their connection to Malcolm X, and how Robert Johnson influenced their bluesy new album ‘Shade’

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Today we’re hanging out with Vernon Reid and Corey Glover from Living Colour! The guys tell us how their 2012 performance at the ‘Robert Johnson at 100 Tribute’ inspired them to lean in a distinctly bluesy direction on their new album ‘Shade’—their first in nearly a decade. Plus: how “Happy Birthday” played into the band’s formation, what they were up to during their hiatus, and why they chose to cover the Notorious B.I.G. on their new album. Make sure to subscribe to the ‘2 Hours with Matt Pinfield’ podcast now so you don’t miss any upcoming conversations, we’ve got new episodes every Monday and Thursday morning. #LIVINGCOLOUR #VERNONREID #COREYGLOVER #SHADE #VIVID #CULTOFPERSONALITY #NEWMUSIC #NEWALBUM #BLUES #COVERS #INTERVIEW #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

163: BEL HEIR – Patrick, Ian, and Paul on listening to podcasts, their record collections, and their latest release the ‘Washed Up’ EP

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Today we’re hanging out with Patrick, Ian, and Paul from an up and coming band called Bel Heir! I’ve been really digging their ‘Washed Up’ EP lately, we’ll talk about working with producer Tim Pagnotta, their record collections, and we’ll play 1st show/best show! Make sure to subscribe to the ‘2 Hours with Matt Pinfield’ podcast now so you don’t miss any upcoming conversations, we’ve got new episodes every Monday and Thursday morning. #BELHEIR #WASHEDUP #NEWMUSIC #NEWBAND #NEWRELEASE #INTERVIEW #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

162: POWERMAN 5000 – Spider One on early success, working with new producer Greg Johnson, and how bands like Devo influenced their ninth album ‘New Wave’

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Today we’re hanging out with an old friend of Matt’s: Spider One, front man from Powerman 5000! In October they released their ninth album ‘New Wave’, Spider will tell us how bands like Devo and Brian Setzer Orchestra have been influential in Powerman’s sound since the beginning! Plus: we’ll discuss how the music industry has evolved since their 1999 album ‘Tonight The Stars Revolt!’ Make sure to subscribe to the ‘2 Hours with Matt Pinfield’ podcast now so you don’t miss any upcoming conversations, we’ve got new episodes every Monday and Thursday morning. #POWERMAN5000 #SPIDERONE #TONIGHTTHESTARSREVOLT #WHENWORLDSCOLLIDE #NEWWAVE #NEWALBUM #NEWMUSIC #INTERVIEW #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

114: PALAYE ROYALE – Remington, Sebastian, and Emerson on the Sunset Strip, life on the road, and latest album ‘Boom Boom Room (Side A)’

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Today we’re joined by the guys in Palaye Royale. Remington, Sebastian, and Emerson are brothers who grew up in Las Vegas, moved to Los Angeles to become rock stars, and have been nominated for ‘Best Underground Band’ at this year’s APMAs! We’ll chat about life on the road, making friends on the Warped Tour, and working with James Iha on their latest album ‘Boom Boom Room (Side A)’. Make sure to subscribe to the ‘Two Hours with Matt Pinfield Podcast’ now so you don’t miss any upcoming conversations, new episodes every Monday and Thursday. #PALAYEROYALE #BOOMBOOMROOM #SIDEA #GETHIGHER #NEWMUSIC #NEWALBUM #NEWBAND #TRENDING #INTERVIEW #LA #LOSANGELES #SUNSETSTRIP #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD #TEDWOODS

97: SAINT MOTEL – AJ, Aaron, and Dak from Saint Motel on international success, creatively putting their music out early on, and their latest album ‘Saintmotelevision’

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Today we’re joined by AJ, Aaron, and Dak from Saint Motel! Latest album ‘Saintmotelevision’ came out last year. We’re talking about putting the album together, learning about music from their eclectic parents, and the creative ways they used to put their music out early on. Plus: their reaction to the international success of their song “My Type” and being on Panic! At The Disco’s ‘Death Of A Bachelor’ tour. Make sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes of the ‘Two Hours With Matt Pinfield Podcast’. #SAINTMOTEL #SAINTMOTELEVISION #MOTELEVISION #MOVE #DESTROYER #MYTYPE #NEWMUSIC #NEWALBUM #DEATHOFABACHELOR #TOUR #INTERVIEW #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

95: COLD WAR KIDS – Nathan and Maust on massive success of “First”, the origin of Cold War Kids, and upcoming album ‘LA Divine’

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Today we’re joined by Nathan Willett and Matt Maust from Cold War Kids! New album ‘L.A. Divine’ comes out on Friday, we’ll talk about several songs from the record as well as where the concept originated. Nathan will also tell us an interesting story about the origin of the Cold War Kids…most people know the name came from a trip Maust took with his brother to Budapest. We’ll also talk about dealing with the massive success of their song “First” and what it means to be in a band for as long as they have been. Make sure to subscribe to the ‘Two Hours with Matt Pinfield Podcast’ now so you don’t miss any upcoming conversations. #COLDWARKIDS #NATHANWILLETT #MATTMAUST #LADIVINE #LOVEISMYSTICAL #FIRST #HOLDMYHOME #NEWMUSIC #NEWALBUM #INTERVIEW #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

94: DESERT GENERATOR – Brant Bjork (Kyuss) and Mario Lalli (Yawning Man) on the early days of the Desert Scene, upcoming Desert Generator party and van show, and new documentary ‘Desert Age: A Rock And Roll Scene History’

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Today we’re joined by a couple of legendary members of southern California’s desert scene: Brant Bjork from Kyuss—one of Josh Homme’s first bands—and Mario Lalli from Yawning Man. They are responsible for reviving the Desert Generator parties outside of Palm Springs and were featured in the new documentary Desert Age: A Rock And Roll Scene History. We’ll talk about the history of the Desert Scene and the upcoming Desert Generator party as well as their entire musical history. Make sure to subscribe to the ‘Two Hours with Matt Pinfield Podcast’ so you don’t miss any upcoming conversations. #DESERTGENERATOR #DESERTAGE #BRANTBJORK #KYUSS #MARIOLALLI #YAWNINGMAN #DOCUMENTARY #SCENE #PARTY #ROLLINGHEAVYVANSHOW #INTERVIEW #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

93: MISTERWIVES – Mandy, William, Etienne, Marc, Jesse, and Mike on upcoming album ‘Connect The Dots’, playing Madison Square Garden on the Death of a Bachelor tour, and upcoming plans for 2017

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It’s a full house today as we’re welcoming in Mandy, William, Etienne, Marc, Jesse, and Mike from MisterWives! Brand new album ‘Connect The Dots’ comes out on May 19th, we’ll talk about putting the album together and everything else they’ve been up to. We’re also talking about the band’s New York origins, what it felt like to play Madison Square Garden, and their plans for the rest of the year. Make sure to subscribe to the ‘Two Hours with Matt Pinfield Podcast’ now so you don’t miss any upcoming conversations. #MISTERWIVES #MANDYLEE #WILLIAMHEHIR #ETIENNEBOWLER #MARCCAMPBELL #JESSEBLUM #MIKEMURPHY #CONNECTTHEDOTS #MACHINE #NEWMUSIC #NEWALBUM #INTERVIEW #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

92: TOUCHÉ AMORÉ – Jeremy on growing up in Burbank, band’s varied influences, and how his mother’s death influenced latest album ‘Stage Four’

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Today we’re chatting with Jeremy Bolm from LA post-hardcore band Touché Amoré. He wrote the band’s latest album after the death of his mother, who sadly passed away on Halloween night in 2014. Jeremy channeled his emotions into the band’s fourth full length album: ‘Stage Four’. We’ll talk about that night, his grieving process, and how the album came together. Plus: the band’s varied influences, producer Brad Wood, and their upcoming tour with Thursday and Basement! Make sure to subscribe to the ‘Two Hours with Matt Pinfield Podcast’ now so you don’t miss any upcoming conversations. #TOUCHEAMORE #JEREMYBOLM #STAGEFOUR #NEWALBUM #BENEDICTION #NEWHALLOWEEN #INTERVIEW #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

90: DREAMERS – Nick, Nelson, and Jacob on moving from New York to Los Angeles, opening for STP, and their latest release ‘This Album Does Not Exist’

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Today we’re joined by a band that we’ve really fallen in love with this year: Dreamers. You may remember that Matt picked up their latest release ‘This Album Does Not Exist’ in his trip to Ameoba Records in Hollywood for their ‘What’s In My Bag?’ series last year! We’ll talk about their musical journey so far, recording the new album, and their experience opening for Stone Temple Pilots! Plus: they’ll update us on tour plans for this year and their cross-country move from New York to Los Angeles. Make sure to subscribe to the ‘Two Hours with Matt Pinfield Podcast’ so you don’t miss any of our upcoming conversations…new episodes every Monday and Thursday. #DREAMERS #DREAMERSJOINUS #THISALBUMDOESNOTEXIST #SWEETDISASTER #YOUAREHERE #DRUGS #WOLVES #NEWMUSIC #NEWALBUM #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

89: INCUBUS – Mike and Brandon on the band’s lasting power, projects between records, and producing their upcoming eighth studio album—aptly titled ‘Eight’

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Today we’re hanging out with two guys we really admire, they’ve been putting out amazing music since 1997’s major label debut S.C.I.E.N.C.E. and really came onto the alternative scene with 1999’s Make Yourself album which featured the hit songs “Stellar”, “Drive”, and “Pardon Me” and was certified 2x platinum in 2001…talking of course about Brandon Boyd and Michael Einziger from Incubus! They’re wrapping up production on their forthcoming eighth studio album—aplty titled Eight…it’s coming out sometime in April. They’ll tell us about producing the record with a guy called Sonny Moore, better known as Skrillex! Make sure to subscribe to the ‘Two Hours with Matt Pinfield Podcast’ now so you don’t miss any upcoming conversations. #INCUBUS #BRANDONBOYD #MICHAELEINZIGER #EIGHT #MAKEYOURSELF #NIMBLEBASTARD #DRIVE #STELLAR #NEWMUSIC #NEWALBUM #INTERVIEW #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

87: PAPA ROACH – Jacoby on being a dad, his estranged relationship with his own father, and the band’s upcoming follow up to ‘F.E.A.R.’

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Today we’re joined by a guy Matt’s known for quite some time: Jacoby Shaddix from Papa Roach. The band had massive success back in 2000 with their song “Last Resort”…2004’s ‘Getting Away With Murder’ album landed the guys a top-10 hit in America with “Scars”…and now they’re getting ready to release their ninth studio album, the follow up to 2015’s ‘F.E.A.R.’! Today we’ll talk about putting the album together, fatherhood, and the band’s upcoming plans. Make sure to subscribe to the ‘Two Hours with Matt Pinfield Podcast’ now so you don’t miss any upcoming conversations. #PAPAROACH #JACOBYSHADDIX #FEAR #SCARS #GETTINGAWAYWITHMURDER #LASTRESORT #NEWALBUM #NEWMUSIC #INTERVIEW #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

86: ALL TIME LOW – Alex and Jack on the band’s early tours while still in high school, meeting and working with their heroes, and their upcoming album ‘Last Young Renegade’

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Today we’re hanging out with Alex and Jack from All Time Low! They just announced that they have signed with Fueled By Ramen records for their upcoming album ‘Last Young Renegade’! They worked in relative secret on the album while renting a cabin near Big Bear Lake in southern California…we’ll talk about working on the record with producers Colin Brittain and Blake Harnage…and collaborating with Tegan and Sara, Mark Hoppus, and Pierce The Veil’s Vic Fuentes! Plus: playing with their heroes including Goldfinger’s John Feldman! Make sure to subscribe to the ‘Two Hours with Matt Pinfield Podcast’ now so you don’t miss any upcoming conversations. #ALLTIMELOW #ALEXGASKARTH #JACKBARAKAT #LASTYOUNGRENEGADE #ATL #NEWMUSIC #NEWALBUM #FUELEDBYRAMEN #FBR #PUNK #INTERVIEW #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

77: MATT POND – on connecting directly with fans, living room concerts, recording in his home studio in upstate New York, and Matt Pond PA’s latest album ‘Winter Lives’

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Today’s episode features long time indie-rock musician Matt Pond from Matt Pond PA. We’ll discuss their new album ‘Winter Lives’ and how growing up in the north east helped shape Matt’s songwriting on the new album. He’ll also let us know about upcoming intimate living room shows that the band is mixing in with their regular club tour! Matt also talks about connecting with fans via the Patreon platform and creating music in his upstate New York home studio. Make sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss any upcoming conversations. #MATTPOND #MATTPONDPA #WINTERLIVES #NEWMUSIC #NEWALBUM #INDEPENDENT #MUSIC #INTERVIEW #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD #TEDWOODS

69: KIRK HAMMETT – on his earliest guitar memories, joining Metallica, and their sixth #1 ‘Hardwired…to Self-Destruct’

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We’re ringing in the New Year today with an old friend of Matt’s: Kirk Hammett from Metallica! They released their sixth straight #1 album last year: ‘Hardwired To Self-Destruct’. We’re catching up and getting some advice about places to see and people to meet in San Francisco. We’ll talk about our mutual love for Thin Lizzy and Lynyrd Skynyrd…plus: he’ll tell us the story of joining Metallica during the recording of ‘Kill Em All’ in the early 80s. Make sure to subscribe to the ‘Two Hours with Matt Pinfield Podcast’ now so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes. Full schedule is available on our Facebook page. #KIRKHAMMETT #METALLICA #GUITAR #GUITARGOD #LEAD #HARDWIRED #NEWALBUM #NEWMUSIC #MOTHINTOFLAME #ATLASRISE #THRASH #EXODUS #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #INTERVIEW #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

68: ZAK STARKEY AND SSHH – on bringing together musical legends for covers album ‘Issues’, their musical influences, and the first records they ever bought

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Today we’re joined by the band Sshh, consisting of Sshh Liguz and Zak Starkey—who you may know as drummer of Oasis, he’s also played with The Who, and of course: is the son of legendary Beatle drummer Ringo Starr! They’ve got an amazing covers album called ‘Issues’ which features original rhythm sections from bands like The Sex Pistols, The Pretenders, and Bob Marley & The Wailers. We’ll talk about the album’s production, their musical influences, and so much more. Make sure to subscribe to the ‘Two Hours with Matt Pinfield Podcast’ now so you don’t miss any of our upcoming conversations. Full schedule is available on our Facebook page. #ZAKSTARKEY #SSHH #ISSUES #COVERS #NEWMUSIC #NEWALBUM #SEXPISTOLS #THERUTS #PRIMALSCREAM #MOTTTHEHOOPLE #MARILYNMANSON #BLONDIE #AMYWINEHOUSE #THEPRETENDERS #THEWAILERS #THEWHO #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #INTERVIEW #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

67: THE MOWGLI’S – on origins of the band, their wide ranging musical influences, camping at Bonnaroo, and the new album ‘Where’d Your Weekend Go?’

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It’s Boxing Day in the UK and today we’re welcoming in Los Angeles band The Mowgli’s! Katie, Colin, and Josh were kind enough to take some time out of their very busy schedule to join us while they were in New York City recently…we’ll chat about how the band came together when they were in high school, their wide ranging musical influences, and some of their earliest memories of playing live. Plus: the Occupy Movement in Los Angeles, camping at Bonnaroo, and their new album: ‘Where’d Your Weekend Go?’! Make sure to subscribe to the ‘Two Hours with Matt Pinfield Podcast’ now so you don’t miss any of our upcoming conversations. Full schedule is available on our Facebook page. #MOWGLIS #WHEREDYOURWEEKENDGO #COLINDIEDEN #KATIEEARL #JOSHHOGAN #SANFRANCISCO #BADTHING #NEWMUSIC #INTERVIEW #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

66: SAVING ABEL – on the ‘Make America Rock Again’ tour, their favorite bands growing up in Mississippi, and their latest album ‘Blood Stained Revolution’

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Today we’re welcoming in two southern rockers who I finally had the opportunity to speak with…Scotty Austin and Jason Null from Saving Abel! Their debut, self-titled album was certified gold back in 2009 and produced hits “Addicted” and “Facedown”. They’re latest album Blood Stained Revolution came out in 2014, we’ll talk about that and being on the road with their contemporaries this fall on the ‘Make America Rock Again’ tour. Make sure to subscribe to the ‘Two Hours with Matt Pinfield Podcast’ now so you don’t miss any of our upcoming episodes! Full schedule is available on our Facebook page. #SAVINGABEL #BLOODSTAINEDREVOLUTION #ADDICTED #FACEDOWN #MAKEAMERICAROCKAGAIN #SOUTHERNROCK #INTERVIEW #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

65: THE HEAVY – on breaking out in America, the success of “How You Like Me Now?”, and their new album ‘The Hurt & The Merciless’

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Today we’re joined by Spencer Page and Dan Taylor from U.K. band The Heavy. They’re most known for their 2009 track “How You Like Me Now?” which was featured in various movies including ‘Horrible Bosses’ and ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’. They’ve got this great indie rock, neo soul fusion style that comes together with amazing vocal performance by singer Kelvin Swaby. We’ll talk about the band’s varied musical influences, their first experience coming to America, and their latest album ‘The Hurt And The Merciless’. Make sure to subscribe to the ‘Two Hours With Matt Pinfield Podcast’ now so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes. Full schedule is available on our Facebook page. #THEHEAVY #SPENCERPAGE #DANIELTAYLOR #HOWYOULIKEMENOW #THEHURTANDTHEMERCILESS #SINCEYOUBEENGONE #NEWMUSIC #INTERVIEW #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

64: THE PRETTY RECKLESS – on new album ‘Who You Selling For’, earliest musical influences, and the trials and tribulations of recording ‘Going To Hell’

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Today we’re joined by Taylor, Jamie, Ben, and Mark from The Pretty Reckless! We’ll talk about the production of their latest album ‘Who You Selling For’ and talk about the trials the band went through in recording their previous album ‘Going To Hell’…changing labels, Hurricane Sandy destroying their studio, and their producer Kato Khandwala tragically losing his wife during the production. Plus: the band’s early influences and upcoming plans. Make sure to subscribe to the ‘Two Hours with Matt Pinfield Podcast’ so you don’t miss any upcoming conversations. New episodes every Monday and Thursday, full schedule is available on our Facebook page. #THEPRETTYRECKLESS #TPR #WHOYOUSELLINGFOR #GOINGTOHELL #TAKEMEDOWN #OHMYGOD #MESSEDUPWORLD #NEWMUSIC #INTERVIEW #HEAVY #ROCK #ALTERNATIVE #TWOHOURS #MATTPINFIELD

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