The Chris McLelland from Nominee Episode

Hey there friends! It has been a minute since I have put out a new podcast. Today, I'm speaking with my good friend Mr. Steven Nuefeld. He just put out a phenomenal new solo record titled "Punk". Steven is a part of a lot of really cool bands. He plays guitar and writes songs for Craig's Brother, he tours and plays guitar in The Cloverhearts, he's played in Brookhurst, This Legend with Ben Harper of Yellowcard fame. I became aware of Steven's music in 2003 when I first heard one of his first bands Hey Mike. We were on the same record label briefly and that was Takeover Records. Steven and I discuss a lot in this conversation, and it was so fun to do it. We discuss songwriting, creativity and even AI. 

On today's episode, I'm really excited to be chatting with Mr. Justin Linn. Justin is the guitarist and co-vocalist for the band Save Ferris. Justin lives in San Diego. Save Ferris was formed in Los Angeles. We talk about him joining the ska and pop punk/rock band as well as his history being a musician. We talk about his family's musical legacy and how it transformed the 80's and beyond. Justin also had a stint in the post hardcore outfit Bleed the Dream when they played the 2005 Warped Tour. So, we talk all about what that was like. It was a pleasure speaking with Justin. I've really enjoyed following him on social media, it seems as though there are a lot of cool things in the pipeline for Save Ferris.

Hey friends! It's been a minute since I've been able to get a podcast out into the world. Long story short my computer blew up a few weeks back and I had to send it away to get looked at. Unfortunately, all of the files for the podcast are on a corrupted drive, so I had to re-record everything from scratch. On today's episode, I'm excited to share a conversation that I had about a month ago with Mr. Jared Rohde!Jared is the bassist/vocalist for @counterpunchrock. He's also currently playing bass for Death by Stereo. Other bands that he's played in include @elwaytheband, @chartattackmusic, and @unit91official. Jared was a lot of fun to talk to. He and his band Counterpunch put out a phenomenal skate punk record last year. I listened to it a ton and it was one of my favorites for the year.We discuss all things punk rock. Getting into skate punk. Touring in bands, and what it's like to release music now as an adult with other obligations. He just hit the road with another legendary band Death by Stereo, and we chat about that, as well. I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Mr. Jared Rohde.

On today's episode, I'm speaking with Chris, vocalist for the band Nominee. Nominee is a pop punk/emo band from Austin TX. Chris was an absolute pleasure to speak with. We talk about creativity, songwriting, punk roots, and what it's like to make music in your thirties. Check them out!

On today's episode, I do a deep dive on one of my favorite albums; Alkaline Trio's "Crimson". Crimson is the fifth studio album by American rock band Alkaline Trio. Produced by Jerry Finn, it was released on May 24, 2005 by Vagrant.

2022 was jam packed with amazing musical releases. It was almost overwhelming. I'm grateful for music, and I'm grateful for the bands and artists who still find it so important and vital to keep making art and continue gracing us with new music.  These are my favorite records of the year. I hope you find some validation in your choices and hopefully you discover some new records worth checking out. Punk Category: A Wilhelm Scream: Lose Your Illusion Craigs Brother: Easily Won, Rarely Deserved Hot Water Music: Feel the Void Pulley: The Golden Life Bodyjar: New Rituals Counterpunch: Rewire Ignite: Self-Titled Cigar: The Visitor The Flatliners: New Ruin Sic Waiting: A Fine Hill to Die On Be Well: Hello Sun Ten Foot Pole: Winning Pop Punk/Emo Category: No Pressure: Self-Titled Unwritten Law: The Hum State Champs: Kings of The New Age The Wonder Years: The Hum Goes on Forever Tiny Moving Parts: Self-Titled The Dangerous Summer: Coming Home Armor For Sleep: The Rain Museum Coheen and Cambria: Vaxis II Cliffdiver: Exercise Your Demons Anxious: Little Green House Stand Atlantic: F.E.A.R. Action/Adventure: Imposter Syndrome Magnolia Park: Baku's Revenge. Indie Category: The Beths: Expert in A Dying Field Pup: The Unraveling of Puptheband Signals Midwest: Dent Wallows: Tell Me That It's Over The 1975: Being Funny in A Foreign Language Post Hardcore/Metalcore: Silverstein: Misery Made Me Comeback Kid: Heavy Steps Stick To Your Guns: Spectre The Devil Wears Prada: Color Decay Rock Records Category: Plosivs: Self-Titled 84 Tigers: Time in the Lighthouse Drug Church: Hygiene Other Stuff Category: Weezer: SZNS Pop Category: Harry Styles: Harry's House Blackbear: In Loving Memory Honorable Mentions: Taylor Swift: Midnights Lizzo: Special Favorite EPs of 2022: The Way Way Back: Trying Hidden In Plain View: Tantrums Tigers Jaw: Old Clothes Hunny: Homesick

On today's episode, I'm extremely excited to be speaking with Mr. Chris Dalley, drummer of Authority Zero. This guy has been in several other legendary skate-punk bands over the years. He's played with Zero Down, Ten Foot Pole, Pulley, Death by Stereo, Voodoo Glow Skulls, The Implants, and the list goes on. All before joining the Mesa Arizona band Authority Zero. He's been with them for 8 years. They put out a fantastic record last year titled "Ollie Ollie Oxen Free". We talk about his story, what led to him wanting to tour and play in bands for a living. How he got into punk rock. His first encounter with Cameron Webb. We talk about a lot in this episode. I really appreciate Chris's time; he was a total sweetheart. I've always appreciated Chris' love of music on social media, it's infectious. I've really been enjoying his rundown of his favorite records in 2022, it's made me a bigger fan of some of the bands. We talk about some of them in this episode. So, without further ado, please enjoy this multifaceted conversation with Mr. Chris Dalley.

On today's episode, I'm extremely excited to be speaking with Mr. Billy Brimblecom Jr. Billy is an incredible drummer that has played in some amazing bands in the Kansas City Music scene. He has played for Stick, The Creature Comforts, Blackpool Lights, Summer Breeze, and many more. He also played for Los Angeles band The Start. This guy is a legend! Billy has been the Executive Director of the non-profit organization Steps of Faith Foundation since 2013. STEPS OF FAITH PROVIDES LIMBS TO AMPUTEES WHO CAN'T OTHERWISE AFFORD THEM. THEY HELP PEOPLE GET PROSTHETIC LIMBS. We talk all about the organization, as well as the yearly fundraiser they throw in Kansas City. It is hosted by Mr. Ted Lasso himself Jason Sudeikis. We talk about a whole bunch of cool stuff in this episode. I had always heard that Billy has a heart of gold, and I can confirm. He's a very easy-to-talk-to, down to earth guy and I want to thank him for the time. The website for Steps of Faith is www.stepsfaithfoundation.org. Thundergong is this upcoming Saturday at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City Missouri. A little birdy told me there's still a few tickets left. So, without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Mr. Billy Brimblecom.

On today's episode, I'm extremely excited to be speaking with Mr. Ted Bond, singer of melodic punk rock band Craig's Brother. I've been a fan of Craig's Brother for over 20 years now. I discovered them on the Tooth & Nail compilation "Songs from The Penalty Box". Craig's Brother has a really fascinating career arc, and we talk all about it. Ted opens up about what it's like to be ostracized by not only your label, but also by members of the Christian music scene in general. We talk about the history of the band, and we discuss what it was like to make a new full length at this stage of their career as a band. I learned a ton in this talk. I had so many things I wanted ask him and he was gracious in giving me really thoughtful answers. We talk about Ryan Key from Yellowcard joining the band and the cross-connection between the two bands. We talk about Lost at Sea. We talk about getting records shelved and sent back from stores because a song discusses masturbation. We talk about it all. I hope you find this conversation as illuminating as I did. Craig's Brother is an American punk rock band. They have released three full-length recordings internationally, two on Tooth & Nail Records and one self-released. Craig's Brother are currently on People of Punk Rock Records and they have a new full length being released on November 11th, 2022. Craig's Brother on Bandcamp Craig's Brother Website

On today's episode, I'm speaking with Frank and Dan from Chicago's skate punk band Much the Same. Frank is a returning guest. We had so much fun chatting last year, that we decided to do it again. This time, we brought guitarist Dan into the conversation. We talk all about their 2003 ripper of an album "Quitters Never Win". We discuss the early days of the band, making the album, the creative process, and even beating cancer and what it's like to live life urgently. This is a great episode and I think you'll have fun listening. Quitters Never Win is the first full-length studio album by Much the Same. Much The Same is a punk rock band from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Their style is based on the fast, melodic skate punk of the mid-to-late 1990s made popular by bands such as NOFX, Lagwagon, and No Use for a Name. The band began in 1999 under the name Don't Look Down and changed to Much the Same in 2001 after a legal dispute with the now-defunct New Jersey band Don't Look Down. They released Quitters Never Win on A-F Records in 2003 and Survive in 2006.