On this episode of the podcast we interviewed straight edge photographer Tia Slaughter who is from Ohio but has been living in the area recently and going to just about every show that she can. She takes photos and creates other content for bands . We talked to her about photography and related topics. She also had some cool information about uber driving that we never knew. Chances are you are at a show in this area youve seen Tia capturing content. Enjoy this.. Co Host Mark is a photographer and loves to nerd out on photography! Enjoy Episode music was picked by Tia and is "Proud" by SALT
On the latest episode of the podcast we interviewed Erie, PA's Eric Michael Schauffele (EMS) EMS was in the band Brothers Keeper and is currently in the band Human Animal. EMS is also well known as a tattooer. We talked to EMS about getting into hardcore, moving to erie, what going on with Human Animal and life in general. Human Animal just put out a new record called "Sick Puzzle" Episode Music is "LimonCello Fellow" by Human Animal
Hey gang on this episode we did a core talk. We talked about recent shows we've been to including the JewelTone EP release show and the Rhinoceros reunion. With Election day approaching rapidly we did some political talk. GET out and Vote! We also talked about recent movies and tv shows we've watched and talked "old guy" mosh takes. Get out and vote Episode music is "Try Your Best" By Neftali
In the first episode if our podcasts 5th year we interviewed Sal Mastrocola of the band Gatto Black. We talked to Sal about all things Gatto Black including how it started how Mike Hansen (Hotel Etiquette) got in the mix and what the band has planned for the future. Sal is a native new Yorker so we definitely chatted about the pizzascape with him. Gatto Black is definitely a great band so check em out when you have the chance! Episode Music is "Bitch Im a Cat" By Gatto Black
RIP Rob Maedl On this episode of the podcast (which is our 4th Anniversary episode) we were joined by Daryl Taberski, EVR and Jeffers and we did a Black Flag song draft. We picked our favorite Black Flag songs draft style. We also talked about why we love these songs. On the episode we also talked about Rob Maedl of Fadeaway who recently passed away. As a tribute to Rob we included "Blindsight" by Fadeaway and "Paper Wings" by Rise Against. RIP Rob Maedl
In this episode of the podcast we interviewed Tom Brose of the Cleveland hardcore bands Confront, Meanstreak and Integrity. We talked to Tom about of course what got him into hardcore. We also talked about his various bands including Confront, Integrity and Meanstreak. Dark Empire recently released a Confront discography so find that if you can. It was a fun conversation so check it out and we will see you on the next one!
On this episode of the NCS Podcast we interviewed Owen Jones (Selfish Act/Seconds Left). Owen sings in Selfish Act and is the drummer of Seconds Left. We talked to Owen about finding underground music and a multitude of other subjects including his bands, what he loves about shows and the scene and of course pizza. Check this out Selfish Act is definitely a band on the rise. Episode music is Fairweather by Selfish Act.
In this episode of NCS Chris and Mark Interviewed Carlos Ramirez of the website No Echo. Carlos has also been in bands such as Black Army Jacket and Lakota. We mainly talked to Carlos about his website No Echo which shines a light on alot of the same underground culture that we are all a part of (hardcore/punk/metal etc) We talked to him about getting into the scene growing up in Queens and the various projects that he has undertaken such as his website, his bands and the like. IT was a cool conversation and if you have a chance check out noecho.net its a great website for those looking to see what current in hardcore/punk/metal and adjacent genres! Episode music is "Vindictive" by Black Army Jacket
On this episode of the NCS Podcast we invited an old friend onto the podcast. We invited Mark Gibb aka Ca$hdog. Cash is a native New Zealand who came to visit the US in 1996 with a small crew and they went to bunch of hardcore shows all over the US. Mark spent a bit of time with the crew in Buffalo . We talked to Cash about his visits to the US to see show and hardcore in general. We talked about New Zealand hardcore and a bunch of other topics. Enjoy!
Welcome to the latest NCS Podcast. In this episode we interviewed John Porcelly (aka Paramananda Das) of the bands Shelter, Youth of Today, Values Here, Project X and a whole lot more. We talked to John a bout a variety of subjects including getting into hardcore punk, the various bands that he's been in and a rather infamous incident that happened in Buffalo over 30 years ago. The interview also includes an enlightening discussion of Krishna Consciousness between Paramananda and Chris. It was a fun episode and a great way to start off the next 100 episodes of the NCS Podcast. Enjoy!
In this, our 200th episode of the podcast Chris and Mark were interviewed by "man on the street" Jeffers. We talked about the podcast, hardcore and a whole bunch of other topics. To those of you that have been listening we appreciate you! Thank you! Heres to another 200!
In this episode of the podcast we talked to the man behind the Long Road Home Animal Sanctuary, Greg Edge. Mark and Chris have been friends with Greg for a long time and he has a long and storied history in hardcore as a photographer but now hes directing his energies into animal welfare which has always been his goal from the start. We talked to Greg about our friendship, hardcore, animal welfare and a whole lot more. Check it out! Episode music is I'll be Damned by Into Another
In this episode of the Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast we interviewed Kyle from the Hamilton, Ontario hardcore band Bad Bet. We talked about all things Bad Bet including the beginning of the band, memorable shows, Canadian bands issues getting into America and a whole lot more. Bad Bet is doing a release with Buffalos own Triple Hammer records so be on the lookout for that. Enjoy and check out Bad Bet when they come to Buffalo on 9/29 with Mile End to Amy's Place. Enjoy! https://badbet.bandcamp.com/
In this episode of the podcast we did a Coretalk. We talked about a variety of subjects including: The return of shows to Amvets, the band Beyond, Things we want to see less of in hardcore, the first famous person we saw in person and a whole lot more! Enjoy!
On the latest episode of NCS Chris and Mark interviewed Liam fraom the band Autoignition. Liam is the singer and main songwriter of the band Autognition a really cool band reminiscent of Saves The Day, Lifetime and other similar bands. They recently put out a full length called "This Is Moving Forward" and recently did a run of shows with Spaced. We talked to Liam about his band getting into music and what plans he has for the future. As always this was fun and interesting interview. Enjoy!
On this episode of the NCS Podcast Mark, Chris and Alex invited Aaron King (KDC/Rhinoceros) and Larry Gargus (Cussed Out/Bleachmouth Postscript Podcast) to talk about our favorite pieces of album artwork. We discussed why we liked our favorite pieces of album artwork as well as discussing a recent weekend of shows that Mark and Chris attended as well as a little bit of rasslin talk. Enjoy!
In this episode we interviewed Bernie Kugel of the bands Mystic Eyes and The Good. Bernie comes from a time before Mark and Chris so we enlisted Eric Van Rysdam (Home of The Hits and many bands) to help us do the interview. Bernie is truly the godfather of the Buffalo punk scene in the 70's and 80's . Through his bands and his fanzine "Big Star Fanzine" Bernie was a large contributor to the punk scene. Bernie is also a member of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. Check this out! this was a cool interview from a generation that we don't normally get to talk to. Enjoy
In the latest episode of the Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast we interviewed Griffin Coyne of the bands Selfish Act, GOA, and Seconds Left. We talked to Griffin about getting into hardcore his bands Selfish Act, GOA and Seconds Left. We also chatted about Selfish Acts recent tour and how thats been going. Selfish Act just released a new song called "The More You Ask" that you can check out wherever you stream music. https://selfishact716.bandcamp.com/
On this episode of The Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast Mark and Derek interviewed Adam Vernick (Still Ill/Lemuria/Hard To Know) and Rob Antonucci (Achilles/Union/Longest War) from the Rochester band Into The Light. Adam (vocals)and Rob (guitar) are long time veterans of the Western NY hardcore/punk/underground music scene and they have recently come together to to form the band Into The Light. Into The Light (in my opinion) has a really cool Quicksand / Deftones feel so if you like those bands or these two you should definitely check out Into The Light. https://intothelightroc.bandcamp.com/
When we learned that Greg Soden , one of the guys who does "Unscripted Moments: A Podcast About Propagandhi" lives in Buffalo we had to have him on the podcast. Unscripted Moments is a podcast in which the hosts talk about a different Propagandhi track on each episode. Propagandhi is one of co host Marks a favorite bands and he has actually appeared on Unscripted Moments. We talked to Greg about how how he ended up in buffalo , his history of liking underground music and of course his podcast. It was fun and Greg was a great conversation. We even talked about a new Propagandhi project he is working on. Enjoy this it was as always a fun one to do! check out Unscripted Moments when you can. https://unscriptedmoments.libsyn.com/