Noise Floor

This week we're joined by Zak Maybaum of Bleached Cross to discuss The Art of Drowning, AFI's fifth album and their most melodic and adventurous work yet. Bleached Cross on Bandcamp Find us on the internet: @NoiseFloorPod on Instagram noisefloorpodcast.com Send us mail: [email protected] NF101

It's the 100th episode of Noise Floor! We're celebrating the milestone with a listener Q&A and a discussion of Black Sails In the Sunset, AFI's first album with guitarist Jade Puget, the foundation of their sound going forward, and an enduring and beloved piece of punk history. Find us on the internet: @NoiseFloorPod on Instagram noisefloorpodcast.com Send us mail: [email protected] NF100

With a lineup change and a return to engineer Andy Ernst, AFI began coming into their own on their third album, Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes. We discuss how their style has evolved, the iconography of Davey Havok's lyrics, and much more. Find us on the internet: @NoiseFloorPod on Instagram noisefloorpodcast.com Send us mail: [email protected] NF099

This week we're discussing AFI's sophomore album and Nitro Records debut, Very Proud of Ya. An unwieldy 20 songs and their only work with Michael Rosen, it nonetheless set the band up for a long career in the punk scene. Find us on the internet and send us your questions for our 100th episode Q&A: @NoiseFloorPod on Instagram noisefloorpodcast.com Send us mail: [email protected] NF098

This week we're starting a new series on the long and storied career of AFI, beginning with the California punks' debut, Answer That and Stay Fashionable. We cover their high school formation, early releases, and the breakup and reunion show that set the next three decades in motion. Find us on the internet: @NoiseFloorPod on Instagram noisefloorpodcast.com Send us mail: [email protected] NF097