Growing Up Punk

It's another pairings episode, but this time we are calling it BUDDIED UP!Mark Johnston, of Knelt Before, joins David to play a bunch of songs, and talk about them.Mark picked his songs, and David buddied them up with his songs.KNELT BEFOREINSTAGRAM BANDCAMPOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David shares some of his favourite punk, hardcore, and emo releases of the last month.He is also joined by Connor Erickson (guitar & vocals) of Barely Civil, and Adam Nigh (bass & vocals) of Too Bad Eugene to discuss their new records.LINKS:Barely Civil:InstagramMerchToo Bad Eugene:InstagramMerchPlaylists:SpotifyApple MusicOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David and Chef Josh play the hits.This episode was previously released on Islington Radio.

It's the one where Aaron chats with Damien, and Felipe, of the Florida band The Requiem.They discuss getting introduced to punk rock, and playing in bands, as well as the new record from The Requiem, 'A Cure To Poison the World' (Fearless Records) which was released in February of this year.THEIR LINKS:InstagramMerchOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David recaps some of his favourite punk, hardcore, and emo releases from the month of February.He's also joined by Paul and James, from The Promised End, to discuss their new album ;For the Buried and the Broken' (Sound Investment Records)PLAYLISTS:Apple MusicSpotifyOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where Aaron hangs out with the members of Czechian skate punk band, KRANG.They discuss the ins and outs of their 2021 album Make Arcade Great Again, as well as what the future may hold for the band with new music.OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

Its the one where David recaps some of his favourite releases from January 2024.He's also joined by Jimmy Barbetti (guitar & vocals) of Scooped Up!A couple other friends also drop by to share the stories behind some of their latest tracks.Featuring everything from pop punk to hardcore, emo, skate punk and more.PLAYLISTS:APPLE MUSICSPOTIFYOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

David rings in 2024 by saying 'So Long, 2023' in this Radio, Radio special.Over 30 songs from some of his favourite albums released in 2023.Pop punk, emo, post hardcore, and hardcore...it's all here!Ring in 2024 with us, as we say ;So Long, 2023'!PLAYLISTS:APPLE MUSICSPOTIFYOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where Aaron and David pick their 11 favourite albums from 2023.PLAYLISTApple MusicSpotifyOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where Aaron chats with Todd Mackey of Connecticut melodic hardcore band, With Honor.They talk about their latest album, Boundless (Pure Noise). They also talk about what brought the band back together, after a lengthy hiatus, and what it was like getting back into the studio and writing together again.THEIR LINKSInstagramMerch/Music etc.OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David chats with Patty O'Lantern (vocals) of Brutal Youth.They discuss their latest record, Rebuilding Year, as well as 'Weird Al', short shorts, and much more.THEIR LINKSInstagramMerchOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David chats with Andy Franchere (vocals) of California hardcore band, Ill Communication.They discuss growing up in small town scenes, raising kids in the punk and hardcore scene, as well as Ill Communication's debut full length, Doomsday Brigade.THEIR LINKS:INSTAGRAMMUSICOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

David has been lying in bed sick. With nothing to do but listen to new music, a lot was consumed.Then, he had a small window where his energy returned, so he figured he would make good of his time doing nothing.This is the result of that.14 new tracks from artists including:Stateside, MXPX, Fiddlehead, Restraining Order, Wilmette, The Front Bottoms, To Kill Achilles and more!OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

We're still stuck in Canada! So, why not dig in to another two classic Canadian albums?In this one David and Aaron discuss the albums 'Watch Out!' and 'Crisis' by Alexisonfire.As per usual, we share our introductions to the band, general thoughts on the albums, and a deep dive on 4 songs from each.OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the middle of summer, so we had to cover a band that takes their name from the season, and has a song named after the season.In this one David and Aaron discuss Canadian pop punk kings, Sum 41 - specifically their albums 'All Killer No Filler' and 'Does This Look Infected?'. They share their first impressions an introduction to the band, Canadian television talk shows, music videos, and wearing clean underwear. They also talk openers (sort of), closers (joke songs be damned), and a couple hand picked tracks from each album.OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

Canadian friends rejoice! On our latest episode, we are tackling the legendary gob.We talk about first getting into the band, and living in a world where even if you werent familiar with their music, you knew who gob was - they were that band that sang about jumping in a lake.Much Music mainstays.We discuss 'How Far Shallow Takes You' as well as 'The World According to gob'. Openers, closers, and some favourites in between.OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

The Undecided may not be one of the most well known bands, but for Canadian kids growing up on Tooth & Nail Records, and punk rock...they were a beacon of hope. They were 'our boys.In this episode, David and Aaron discuss their two full length releases - sharing their first impressions, and deep diving some of the songs. They get into artwork, openers, alternate openers, and closers.OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

Its the one where David and Aaron talk about The Ataris by taking a closer look at two of their albums: Blue Skies Broken Hearts...Next 12 Exits, and So Long, Astoria.They talk first impressions from when they first heard the band and albums, as well as short discussions on openers, closers, and their favourite tracks.OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

It's the one where David and Aaron talk about Saves The Day. They take a closer look at two albums from the band - Through Being Cool and Stay What You Are.They share their early memories with the records, and dive in to some of their favourite songs from the records.OUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

Its the one where David is joined by Dan Fletcher (vocals) of SLC hardcore band, Run Into The Sun.They discuss the latest singles from the band, as well Dan picks some of his favourite SLC pop punk/emo/indie bands, and David pairs songs with them.PLAYLISTSpotifyApple MusicRUN INTO THE SUN:ListenInstagramOUR LINKS:GRAB SOME MERCHTWITTERINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK