It’s springtime, folks, so we’re letting that mf’ing love in with Dominic Harper and Liam Holmes of Meanjin/Brisbane emo rockers The Comfort!We talk about Dom stepping into a new tantalizing, bass-less role as centre-stage frontman, why Liam had to go all the way back to 2016 to find the creative fuel for their phenomenal third studio album, and how making “sad music for vulnerable people” has become the most radical and transformative form of therapy.Follow The Comfort and purchase/stream ‘Let The Love In’ (out October 3rd) here: https://linktr.ee/thecomfortmusic —TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWvFollow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
We’ve got Jess Eastwood from Isle of Wight indie rockers Coach Party on the show this week and we’re talking all things ‘Caramel’ (out September 26th through Chess Club Records).Jess opens up on how the band wanted to follow-up their well-received 2023 debut LP, crafting a bonafide anthem in the form of rollicking single “Girls!”, using therapy and narrative abstraction as writing tools for emotional depth, and how trash TV can be a little slice of peace in an otherwise crazy world.Follow Coach Party, grab tickets to shows, and purchase/stream ‘Caramel’ here: https://coachparty.os.fan/ —TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWv Follow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
With Owen & Paige now firmly on “baby watch,” we’re running through a dizzying crop of alternative heavy talent for what may be our last Release Roundup for the next few weeks. It’s an episode stacked with Aussie indie, punk and emo with some metallic hardcore ragers to boot. So grab a coffee, get comfortable, and tune in now! ☕To listen to Side B and get the whole show, subscribe to the TPD Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tpdpod---TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWv?si=447e1fd02a60479d Follow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Returning champion and longtime F.O.T.S. Lewy Glass jumps on the pod this week and we get into the details of why he’s one of the hardest working people in Australian heavy music.Lewy chats about ‘Perfect Dark,’ the phenomenal debut LP from Volatile Ways, and why starting a label to release your own record just makes the most sense. We cover his work as CEO and head riff honcho of Bereave In God Records, running through his stellar catalogue of releases and the health of regional scenes across the country. And we also touch on his connection with Beastmode and the day-to-day of driving, merchandising, and TM’ing shows for all your favourite heavy bands.Follow Volatile Ways, purchase/stream ‘Perfect Dark,’ and grab tickets for upcoming shows here: https://linktr.ee/volatileways Follow Bereave In God Records and check out the label catalogue here: https://onlybigrecords.com —TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWvFollow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
With fellow contemporaries like No Apologies and Iron Mind roaring back to life and dropping career-best records, the time feels right for Australian hardcore staple 50 Lions to emerge from hibernation and drop their first new music in almost a decade.Drummer Dave LePage joins the show to chat about the band's new hard-hitting full-length, 'New Reality,' out October 3rd via Last Ride Records (Aus) and Six Feet Under Records (US). Dave discusses the logistics of recording an album with members spread across the country, why Aussie hardcore is in such a good place, how creative freedom opened the group up to new sounds and ideas, the hunger and vitality of youth, and if we'll ever get that Carpathian reunion everyone keeps nagging him about.For early access to all our Dispatch Bay episodes, subscribe to the TPD Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tpdpodFollow 50 Lions, grab tickets to shows, and pre-order/stream ‘New Reality’ here: https://linktr.ee/50lionshc —TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWvFollow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
With Paige executing her formal rest leave clause (which is definitely real), Owen holds down another solo episode as only he knows how, unfurling banger after alternative banger for this week’s Release Roundup. Aussie heavy hitters, Canadian riotgaze duos, iconic American collabs, and transcendent post-hardcore offerings–they’re all here and awaiting your approval 🙏To listen to Side B and get the whole show, subscribe to the TPD Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tpdpod---TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWv?si=1aa1421a0b2544b6Follow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
“Take some f***ing risks.” That's the mantra behind Naarm/Melbourne metallers Mélancolia and their uncompromising sophomore LP, ‘random.access.misery,’ out now through Greyscale and Nuclear Blast Records.Vocalist and creative hive mind Alex Hill joins the show this week alongside bassist Toby Thomas to talk about why white is really more goth than black, why the future is forever shiny, blue, and chrome, why “blackened nu metal” is both a provocation and a challenge, and why the mighty fridge cigarette is the frostiest beverage of them all.Follow Mélancolia, purchase/stream ‘random.access.misery,’ and grab tickets for upcoming shows here: https://linktr.ee/melancolia_exe—TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWvFollow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
When one of the godfathers of Australian hardcore says “Get me on the pod”—you have to oblige him. Pete Abordi from No Apologies muscles his way onto the show this week to chat about their insane new record, ‘Life’ (out August 29th through Last Ride Records).We chat about why it took so long between albums, not wanting to be just a “reunion” band, ideas of legacy, fatherhood, grief, and mortality, and why Australian hardcore is on top once again.For early access to all our Dispatch Bay episodes, subscribe to the TPD Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tpdpodFollow No Apologies, grab tickets to shows, and pre-order/stream ‘Life’ here: https://linktr.ee/noapologieshc—TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWvFollow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
It’s all hands on deck this week, as Paige and Owen dive into another stacked slate of alternative-adjacent bangers. Punk, hardcore, industrial, sludge, rock–we’ve got it all covered, plus random asides on Paige’s aura, the carnal desire of the Barracuda, Sony Discman supremacy, and that crazy new Deftones record. LFGGG!!To listen to Side B and get the whole show, subscribe to the TPD Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tpdpod---TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWv?si=92726a665043475a Follow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
With a new album ready to drop, Owen caught up with Tades, Spice & Jonah from “post-emo” troublemakers Hot Mulligan to chat about ‘The Sound a Body Makes When It’s Still’ (out now through the good folks at Wax Bodega).We chat about writing wrestling theme songs, 2-star motels, Italian delicacies, existential freak-outs, and the deeply felt absence of human kindness.For early access to all our Dispatch Bay episodes, subscribe to the TPD Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tpdpodFollow Hot Mulligan and purchase stream ‘The Sound a Body Makes When It’s Still’ (out now through Wax Bodega) here: https://linktr.ee/hotmulligan—TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWvFollow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Joining the pod this week is none other than returning champion and longtime F.O.T.S. Tayves Yosef Pelletier aka the mighty King Yosef! We’re talking all about his nerve-racking 2024 touring schedule, tapping mentor and collaborator Kurt Ballou once again for work on his phenomenal sophomore LP, ‘Spire of Fear,’ putting out records through his independent Bleakhouse label, rocking singalongs with Japanese salarymen, and recording music videos inside an abandoned nuclear reactor.(Editor’s Note: Yes, my host audio got majorly VOIP’d and it’s artifacted up the wazoo. But it’s also very industrial and goth and cool-sounding by design, actually. You’re welcome 🦾)Follow King Yosef, purchase/stream ‘Spire of Fear’ (out now via Bleakhouse), and grab tickets for all upcoming shows here: https://www.kingyosef.com/ —TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWvFollow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
With Paige stuck where she’d rather be (forever babymooning), Owen rips into another solo episode stacked with alternative tracks for the week. Aussie post-punk sensations, hardcore-adjacent alt-rockers, UK heavy merchants, twinkly emo luminaries –it’s all here this week. Tune in and watch/listen now!To listen to Side B and get the whole show, subscribe to the TPD Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tpdpod---TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWv?si=92726a665043475a Follow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Dyl & Stew from Naarm/Melbourne moshers Blood On My Hands drop in to TPD HQ to chat about their latest EP, ‘Death Through Devotion,’ out now through Kingpin Records (Aus) & Third Impact Records (US).We chop it up about finding hardcore in their youth, ongoing metalcore revivals, the influence of ‘Killing With A Smile,’ the chaos and catharsis of really hard pit parts, and prepping for their debut headline tour.Follow Blood On My Hands, pre-order/stream ‘Death Through Devotion,’ and grab tickets for the EP release tour here: https://linktr.ee/bloodonmyhands —TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWvFollow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Joining the show this week is Silverstein frontman and fellow podcaster Shane Told!Returning to Australia alongside Real Friends and Wayside this August for their “25 Years of Noise” tour run, Shane goes long on the band’s “emo time machine” setlist, their natural sonic evolution, Silverstein’s enduring friendship and parallel career trajectory with The Amity Affliction, plus what’s been on shuffle in his headphones for 2025.Follow Silverstein and grab tickets for the “25 Years of Noise” tour here: https://silversteinmusic.com/ —TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWvFollow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).For early access to all our Dispatch Bay episodes, subscribe to the TPD Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tpdpod
We’re back, folks! Paige returns to lament cringe fan expectations, Owen gushes about finally witnessing “Bangkok Evilcore” in the flesh, and we’ve also got a stellar crop of alternative tunes for the week. We’re rounding up raging hardcore, soaring alt-rock, catchy mathcore barnburners, and much more. LFG!To listen to Side B and get the whole show, subscribe to the TPD Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tpdpod---TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWv?si=92726a665043475a Follow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Here’s our brief chat with Luke Bentham of The Dirty Nil!With their fifth LP arriving later this week, resident rifflord Luke Bentham joins the show from the road to chat about all things ‘The Lash’ (out July 25th through Dine Alone/Civilians).We chop it up about songwriting habits, treating inspiration like an everyday 9-5, the influence of country legend John Prine, ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ TV documentary series, and when we can expect the Canadian rock’n’rollers The Dirty Nil back Down Under.For early access to all our Dispatch Bay episodes, subscribe to the TPD Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tpdpodFollow The Dirty Nil here: https://thedirtynil.komi.io/ —TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWvFollow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Joining the show this week are Lachlan Ferruccio and Cat Xi, one half of Naarm/Melbourne "metalcore throwback" outfit Identity Error.With their upcoming debut EP, ‘You Still Have Tomorrow,’ dropping next month, Lachlan and Cat chat about their love for heavy music, the band's early beatdown origins, the democratic nature of collaboration, perfecting the art of a clean chorus, stepping up to headline their own shows, and the strength of Melbourne's thriving metalcore scene.Follow Identity Error, grab tickets, and pre-order/stream ‘You Still Have Tomorrow’ (out August 8th) here: https://linktr.ee/identityerror613—TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWvFollow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
As the third trimester stretches Paige thin, Owen valiantly steps up to the plate for yet another solo roundup positively brimming with stellar alternative tunes. We’ve got Aussie metallic hardcore globetrotters, Canadian riotgazers, American metalcore juggernauts, and this just in, it looks like Chino & Co finally released new music? Damn, let’s get to it!To listen to Side B and get the whole show, subscribe to the TPD Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).---TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWv?si=92726a665043475a Follow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpod
Joining the show this week is none other than Microwave vocalist, guitarist, psychedelic enjoyer, and all-round legend Nathan Hardy!Returning Down Under alongside their longtime pals in Free Throw later this month, Nate chats with Owen about the group’s ongoing sonic evolution, what precipitated their ‘In Utero’ turn, and how philosophy, Jungian archetypes, introspection, and psychedelics allowed them to “reach through the abyss” on their 2024 LP, ‘Let’s Start Degeneracy’.Follow Microwave and get tickets to their upcoming Australian tour with Free Throw (24th Jul-03 Aug) here: https://microwaveband.com/ For early access to all our Dispatch Bay episodes, subscribe to the TPD Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tpdpod—TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWvFollow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).
It’s officially mid-year list season, ba-beeeee, so Owen's running through the Best of 2025 (So Far). Texan emo, Naarm metalcore, NZ indie, Montreal oi!, UK jangle-pop—we’ve got all that and more. Dig in!What's your favourite release of 2025 so far? Let us know in the comments!—TPD Release Roundup playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tNs5cVlqvhiYcdPuFmQWvFollow and support the show: https://linktr.ee/tpdpodTheme/title music: “L.S.I.A.” by Angstbreaker (CC BY-SA 3.0).